Manchester City put on a clinic at the FIFA Club World Cup in Orlando on Thursday, demolishing Juventus 5-2 in Group G. The match kicked off with a burst of action as Jeremy Doku opened the scoring in the 9th minute, only for Teun Koopmeiners to level the game two minutes later.
The turning point came in the 26th minute when Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu, in a bid to intercept a pass, accidentally sent the ball into his own net, giving City an early advantage. The momentum surged in the second half with standout performances from Erling Haaland, who scored his milestone 300th goal for the English side, Phil Foden, and Savinho, pushing the lead to an emphatic 5-1.
City midfielder Rodri, returning from knee ligament surgery, made his first start in a determined comeback effort before being substituted in the 66th minute. Although Juventus managed a late spark with Dusan Vlahovic finding the net in the 84th minute, the damage was already done as City sealed a memorable victory.
Up next, Manchester City will take on the Group H runners-up on June 30 in Orlando, while Juventus is set to face the Group H winners on July 1 at Hard Rock Stadium. This thrilling match showcased City's resilience and high-octane play, leaving fans buzzing with excitement! ⚽🔥
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Manchester City demolish Juventus 5-2 to win Group G at Club World Cup
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