Orlando, USA – E be like say football magic don happen as Al-Hilal knock Manchester City out of the Club World Cup for one thrilling match wey get pass seven goals. Marcos Leonardo shine like star as he score two goals, including the winner wey seal the fate of City in the 112th minute. Na big shock this one be, as City been dey favorites to carry the trophy.
As the game start, City come dey shine like bright light. Bernardo Silva open the scoring early in the 9th minute, but Al-Hilal no gree dem enjoy the lead for long. Na just 44 seconds into the second half, Marcos Leonardo don strike back to level the game. E be like say City defense wear too much confidence, and na there Al-Hilal begin their onslaught.
City try to come back as Erling Haaland find the net just three minutes later, but the show no go end there. Koulibaly knock in a header from a corner in the 94th minute, and City thought dem don enter the grave, but substitute Phil Foden rescue dem with one stunning volley in the 104th minute. E be like say wahala don dey brew, my brother.
Al-Hilal just dey persevere. With every goal they concedes, dem dey ginger more. Leonardo keep proving say na him game day as he beat Ederson again in the dying minutes of extra time. You fit see joy on the face of Inzaghi, as his tactics worked perfectly after just few days on the job.
Guardiola dey vex for himself, say why he no use Foden earlier. Na 30 shots City take but dem no fit capitalise on the chances. Al-Hilal’s goalkeeper, Yassine Bounou, na real MVP, he make 10 saves and still get the nerve to keep the game alive. Know say this na the moment wey Al-Hilal go dey talk about for ages!
So as we dey look towards the quarter-finals, Al-Hilal go face Brazil’s Fluminense next. Na the time for dem to continue their magical run, while City go just dey think about next season or wetin worse go come their way. The world don witness wetin wey no many people expect. Football na serious gbege!
