What a fecking end to the game. I had to wait a while to text anyone back or write a post here because I was buzzing off of it.
Good first from us that we grew into after a little bit of a shaky start. The first goal was just fantastic vision and pass from Fernandes from the free kick. Excellent work by Martial to make the run and with the finish too. Caught then off guard with that, and you do wonder if they had practised that beforehand.
Second half, well that was tougher. City are a quality side with a great manager so a response was expected, but despite increased possession and pressure in dangerous areas, we didn't crack and defended excellently. Was a little frustrated at how easy we gave them back the ball at times but thankfully the defence made up for it. The subbing off of Martial I thought was crazy at time, and expected more pressure. But I guess it worked out. Ighalo coming on was vital at the end too as he held the ball up very well.
And then to have the end, McTominay! Thank you very much for that Ederson. Not just your dodgy throw, but you're complete inability to spot the threat and get back into position. A gift? Yes, but not an easy chance for McTominay from that far out, first time ad he's running onto it. He executed it perfectly.
Good first from us that we grew into after a little bit of a shaky start. The first goal was just fantastic vision and pass from Fernandes from the free kick. Excellent work by Martial to make the run and with the finish too. Caught then off guard with that, and you do wonder if they had practised that beforehand.
Second half, well that was tougher. City are a quality side with a great manager so a response was expected, but despite increased possession and pressure in dangerous areas, we didn't crack and defended excellently. Was a little frustrated at how easy we gave them back the ball at times but thankfully the defence made up for it. The subbing off of Martial I thought was crazy at time, and expected more pressure. But I guess it worked out. Ighalo coming on was vital at the end too as he held the ball up very well.
And then to have the end, McTominay! Thank you very much for that Ederson. Not just your dodgy throw, but you're complete inability to spot the threat and get back into position. A gift? Yes, but not an easy chance for McTominay from that far out, first time ad he's running onto it. He executed it perfectly.