Man City vs. Borussia Dortmund result: Haaland magic downs former club

Man City vs. Borussia Dortmund result: Haaland magic downs former club in Champions League

ETIHAD STADIUM, MANCHESTER — Erling Haaland produced a stunning acrobatic finish to catch a 2-1 titleholders League palm for Manchester City against former club Borussia Dortmund.

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Pep Guardiola’s side were lackadaisical for long ages in the Group G clash at Etihad Stadium and, after failing to register a shot on target during the first half,

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They fell before to Jude Bellignham’s opportunistic title on the end of Marco Reus ’ 56th- nanosecond shot.

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City had still not worried about Alexander Meyer’s net until the 80th nanosecond when John monuments slammed home an doubtful strike from 25 yards.

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Haaland also produced another moment to savour four twinkles latter as Dortmund gave Joao Cancelo too much time and space to aim one of his trademark outside-of-the-bottom crosses

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The No. 9 slung out his left charge in the skyline to convert from close range. It was Haaland’s 13th goal in eight appearances for his new employers and

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26th in 21 career title holders League appearances, icing City made it two triumphs from two in this season’s competition.

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And so, the show rolls on. It looked like it wouldn’t be his night. It perhaps should have belonged to Bellingham, who is set to be the next mega-money Dortmund export.

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