The big match match in the second week of the English Premier League between Manchester City against their guest Tottenham Hotspur ended in a 2-2 draw. Witnessed by 54 000 spectators who attended the Etihad Stadium, City failed to get full points at home, Saturday (8/17/19). City did not manage to win in injury time when Gabriel Jesus’ goal is canceled by VAR (Video Assistant Referee).
Premierleague.com (8/17/19) reported that The Blues City dominated the match with 55 percent control of the ball. City won twice through goals from Raheem Sterling and Sergio Aguero respectively in the 20th and 35th minutes. Both goals were due to the assist of Kevin de Bruyne who played brilliantly. Kevin also deserves the title of King of the Match in this match.
Mancity.com (8/17/19) noted there were 30 shots on the Spurs goal and 10 shots on target but only 2 goals. They created 13 corner kicks that illustrate that City really dominates the game. Nonetheless, they had to experience disappointment when VAR did not side with Manchester City. The injury time goal from Gabriel was canceled after Laporte was considered to do a hand ball.
This caused a failure to win full points in their first home game at Etihad Stadium. Resistance by Spurs at Manchester City is really very troublesome. Especially in the second half, Spurs managed to get up to balance the game.
The managers of both teams have placed their opponents in a respectful manner. Respect as a form of the ability of a team that is very professional in the arena of very tight competition like the Premier League.
Spurs twice rose against City who was in winning position. The hosts took the lead in the 20th minute, when Raheem Sterling scored for the second consecutive match, heading in a cross from Kevin De Bruyne.
Spurs equalized shortly afterwards thanks to Erik Lamela’s shot. But Pep Guardiola’s squad regained their lead before the first half ended, when De Bruyne provided an accurate assist which was successfully completed by Sergio Aguero.
In the second half was Lucas Moura who managed to score Spurs’ second goal just 19 seconds after he came in as a substitute. This goal as equalizer became 2-2 and lasted until the match was over.
Pep Guardiola, although disappointed with this result, continues to give his appreciation to his players. To Mancity.com (8/17/19), Guardiola said: “We played amazingly. One of the best games we have ever played together. We played well, but unfortunately we could not win. We will recover, train and prepare for the next match. We have no regrets, that’s the most important.”
“The way we arrived, created chances, and put Tottenham deeper when they wanted to press. Unfortunately, when they crossed the line, they scored and then set the piece. Tottenham, one of the best teams in Europe.” Similarly Pep Guardiola commented as released by Mancity.com (8/17/19).
Then what is the response of Tottenham’s manager, Mauricio Pochettino? Released by the club’s official website, Tottenhamhotspur.com (17/8/19), Mauricio said: “We need to improve our performance. You know, the most important thing is that we have the confidence and confidence to come here with a mentality, maybe not playing as good as possible, but try to fight with all circumstances. Without that mentality, it’s impossible to get the results we get today. ”
That’s how they showed their mentality in Spurs at Etihad as their manager said. Pochettino also talked about the character of the team that has a high level to get one point at this Etihad. They consider this one point will help the team to be better in the matches ahead.
Indeed VAR finally had to cancel City’s winning goal in injury time but VAR also has made football have a new version of drama.
