Sparta Praha (H) | CL | Post Match Thread

[The Colonel]

Behold, a player discernibly improving in their second season under Pep…

Exactly.

 

[Zabbasbeard]

Such a good 2nd half from City: mature balanced, laced with quality. Rico was very good indeed, Savinho excellent and it is so pleasing to see Nunes come good. What a spectacular goal by Haaland....again! Johnny's was a superb header. The 4th was a brilliant team goal.

Wasn't allowed to travel on health advice but really enjoyed it from the sofa. Still a bit envious of those of you who did go.

 

[Inca Roads Bert]

Really did enjoy the match, although I have to say that after the first 25 minutes our players wer somehow in another gear, Rico the main culprit slowing the game when chances were there if he'd just passed it forward.

But, then again, a couple of times we tried it, we lost possession, that's why -i'm wondering- Pep's instructions were to keep the ball; obedient lad is our Rico. Later on absolutely brilliant for Erlin's second, a piece of quality art the team goal.

Second half was way better, and with the Hempoesque goal of Haaland, we finally clicked. Chuffed to bits for all the lads, especially the 4 academy players.

get in!

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

OK?
Do people believe that, well… we're not too bad a team, really?

 

[SebastianBlue]

Yeah but he should have headed it.

It's ridiculous that he scores these goals. The ball was head hight, just head it.

 

[oakiecokie]

A wonderful performance yet again from another team who only wanted to defend with a constant team of eleven men behind the ball.
Much has been said about Nunes and I agree thats his best ever performance in a City shirt, but for me and every one else in my local, Sevi was the outstanding MOTM overall in a 90 minutes game.

 

[oakiecokie]

OK?
Do people believe that, well… we're not too bad a team, really?

Are we fuck !!
Cheating bastards ... according to most other fans/clubs.
Well fuck em all.

 

[Zabbasbeard]

Thought Nunes was fantastic tonight. Worked really well in not his natural position and reaped his rewards. Well played lad

So pleased for him. He didn't look happy last season but much to his credit, he's's waited patiently without grumbling and is taking his chances wherever they come. Loved his performance tonight.

I loved that run back tackle he made at Molineux which started off the move that led to Erling teeing him up. I like his attitude.

 

[jimharri]

@jimharri how was the middlesbrough v sheff uts game ?

Changed my mind in the end, Had to keep an eye on our game in order to keep up to date with the subs for the MOTM thread, innit?

 

[levets]

Was the previous record held by someone who ultimately lost in a penalty shoot out, I do think it’s not right this record unless that’s the case, we lost to Madrid whether it’s 90/120 or penalties we did lose. However if the previous holder also did this then I agree.

We didn’t lose. We drew both games. Penalty shoot outs are NOT part of the game as per FIFA, UEFA and IFAB. They are used to determine progression in a knockout competition, just like the old away goals or ‘coin toss’. The official results against Madrid were BOTH drawn.

 

[levets]

We didn’t loose to Real and that’s official, pen shootouts are regarded as different from the football for example players can be booked in both and not be sent off

As per FIFA, UEFA & IFAB

 

[levets]

How many times has this got to be explained??? Games decided on a penalty shootout are not considered a loss for the record. You and others might not like it, or technically think we lost, but the records say otherwise. 26 games unbeaten.

 

[Franny 1234]

Glad for Nunes tonight great game
When Savio start to finish WOW
Phils returning to form.
Jonny stones prolific
Two negatives from last night Gundogan not influencing games.And 100's of away fans in block 210 and block 211 with only two getting evicted. CTID

 

[levets]

Much better 2nd half. Game over after Erlings wonderful finish. Pleased for Nunes, motm for me. Haaland, Lewis, Foden and Savinho played well. Great header by Stones. Great turn out too… 50,116

 

[stonerblue]

Superb.

 

[Blue Maverick]

How many times has this got to be explained??? Games decided on a penalty shootout are not considered a loss for the record. You and others might not like it, or technically think we lost, but the records say otherwise. 26 games unbeaten.

You don’t need to explain it, I know they aren’t considered not a loss due to a technicality and I know what the records say.

 

[Bluekiwi]

Question as I have only seen brief highlights - did Nunes get two assists as well as his penalty?

 

[PragueBlue]

Question as I have only seen brief highlights - did Nunes get two assists as well as his penalty?

Yes.

 

[Blue Maverick]

Do it pep and while at it eddie in midfield is still a due

I was thinking last night after the 5 subs, Haaland gets a concussion injury we only had Eddie on the bench.

 

[Bigga]

I was thinking Haaland has scored a flying back heeler before, but it wasn't quite the same.

It was against Dortmund, but last night's was slightly better!