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Haaland Scores Twice, but Late Penalty Denies Manchester City Victory
1 Oct
Summary
- Erling Haaland scores two goals for Manchester City
- Monaco equalizes late through a penalty converted by Eric Dier
- Game ends 2-2 after VAR awards Monaco a late penalty
On October 1st, 2025, Manchester City faced off against Monaco in a thrilling Champions League encounter. Norwegian striker Erling Haaland was the star of the show, scoring two impressive goals to put City in the driver's seat.
Haaland first looped the ball over the goalkeeper to give City the lead, and then later leapt highest to power home a header for his second. However, Monaco refused to go down without a fight. They equalized through a brilliant finish by Jordan Teze, setting the stage for a dramatic finale.
In the closing minutes, City were penalized for a high boot after a VAR review, and former Tottenham defender Eric Dier stepped up to convert the penalty and earn Monaco a hard-fought point. The result means City have four points from their first two matches in the competition.
The game was not without controversy, as a red card was shown to a staff member from each team in the aftermath of the penalty decision, with Gianluigi Donnarumma's actions sparking a touchline scuffle.
Despite Haaland's heroics, City were ultimately denied victory by a late twist, leaving both teams to reflect on a captivating 2-2 draw.
