Manchester City Shocked in Norway: Two Goals in Three Minutes
Pep Guardiola prepared his Manchester City squad for an unexpected challenge in Norway. They faced Bodo/Glimt in a recent UEFA Champions League match. Despite training on artificial turf to acclimatize, the team faced an unforeseen surprise.
Manchester City Shocked in Norway: Two Goals in Three Minutes
The match took a dramatic turn in the 22nd minute. Kasper Hogh gave the home team an early lead. He capitalized on a cross from Ole Didrik Blomberg, sending the ball past goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. This goal caught Manchester City completely off guard.
Rapid Goals by Bodo/Glimt
Before City could recover from the initial shock, Bodo struck again. Max Alleyne, making his Champions League debut at 20 years old, lost possession on his own half. Bodo/Glimt seized the opportunity, launching a swift counterattack.
- Goalscorer: Kasper Hogh
- Assists: Ole Didrik Blomberg
- Time of first goal: 22nd minute
- Time of second goal: Shortly after the first
In a quick succession of events, Hogh found himself open in the penalty area. He scored again, taking his tally to two goals within just minutes. Remarkably, prior to this match, Hogh had not netted a single goal in the UEFA Champions League.
Conclusion
This unexpected performance from Bodo/Glimt highlights the unpredictability of the tournament. Manchester City will need to regroup and reassess their strategy for upcoming matches.
