FA Cup-Haaland scored as Manchester City beat Bournemouth 2-1

Another focus match was staged in the quarter-finals of the 2024/25 English FA Cup. The "Blue Moon" Manchester City, who went to play away, defeated the "Cherries" Bournemouth 2-1 after Haaland and Malmush scored after falling behind by one goal.

Three minutes into the game, Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson kicked the ball into the thigh of Bournemouth striker Evanilson, but Evanilson still insisted on participating in the game. In the 10th minute, Manchester City organized an attack, Nunez passed the ball to the penalty area, and Haaland headed the ball directly but missed the goal.

In the 12th minute, Bernardo Silva made a lob pass, and Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams touched the ball with his hand while defending, so the referee awarded Manchester City a penalty. Then, Haaland took the penalty, but the ball was caught by Bournemouth goalkeeper Kepa. In the 16th minute, Bournemouth made a mistake in passing the ball, and Haaland took the ball and shot into the penalty area, but the ball went over the post.

In the 21st minute, Nunes was intercepted, David Brooks received the pass from Lewis Cook and crossed it, Kuluivert passed the ball near the goal, and Evanilson scored, helping Bournemouth to open the scoring with a score of 1-0. In the 31st minute, Nunes crossed the defense and made a cross, but the ball was caught by Bournemouth goalkeeper Kepa and missed the chance to shoot.

In the 38th minute, Bournemouth got a free kick. David Brooks kicked the ball into the penalty area, but Marcos Senesi could not touch the ball.

At the beginning of the second half, Manchester City arranged for Nico O'Reilly to replace Husanov. In the 49th minute, Nico O'Reilly received De Bruyne's diagonal pass and passed it to the penalty area. Haaland seized the opportunity and shot directly into the goal, helping Manchester City to tie the score 1-1. In the 61st minute, Haaland fell to the ground and hit the billboard while dribbling the ball and was injured. After he could not hold on, he was replaced by Malmush.

In the 63rd minute, Bournemouth made another mistake. Nico O'Reilly took possession of the ball and passed it directly into the penalty area. Malmush got the ball in front of the defense and shot it into the goal, helping Manchester City to overtake 2 to 1. In the 66th minute, Nunes sent a cross from the right, and Malmush headed the ball but was blocked by the opponent.

In the 69th minute, Manchester City arranged for Grealish to replace Foden. In the 70th minute, Manchester City created an offensive opportunity. Grealish was knocked down by Lewis Cook while dribbling the ball. The referee showed Lewis Cook a yellow card warning. In the 81st minute, Grealish passed the ball, Gundogan received it and shot low, but the ball hit the post.

In the end, Manchester City defeated Bournemouth 2-1 away and successfully advanced to the FA Cup semi-finals.