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Economic Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Economic Times
Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Tijani Reijnders shine in 3-0 win over Palermo
PALERMO, ITALY - AUGUST 09: Players of Palermo FC and Manchester City FC after Pre-Season Friendly match between Palermo FC and Machester City FC at Stadio Renzo Barbera on August 09, 2025 in Palermo, Italy. (Photo by) Synopsis Manchester City secured a decisive victory over Palermo in a recent club friendly, with a final score of 3-0. The match, played at the Renzo Barbera stadium, saw City dominate in key statistical areas and showcase a strong performance, particularly from forward Erling Haaland and midfielder Tijani Reijnders. This detailed football match report provides a neutral analysis of the game, including player performances, substitutions, and comprehensive match stats Manchester City's control of the game was evident across the board. The team's offensive pressure resulted in 13 total shots, with eight of those on target, highlighting their clinical approach. In contrast, Palermo managed nine total shots, with only three hitting the target. This disparity in shot accuracy directly influenced the final score. Beyond scoring opportunities, Manchester City's possession-based strategy was highly effective, as they maintained control for 70 per cent of the game compared to Palermo's 29 per cent. This dominance in possession translated to a significant difference in passing; Man City completed 660 passes with a 95 per cent accuracy rate, while Palermo executed 277 passes with an 81 per cent accuracy rate. The match stats underscore Man City's tactical superiority. ADVERTISEMENT Key goals and substitutions The scoring began early for Manchester City, with Erling Haaland finding the back of the net in the 25th minute. This early goal set the tone for the match. In the second half, midfielder Tijani Reijnders extended City's lead with two goals. His first goal came in the 59th minute, assisted by Sávio, and his second was a late goal at the 82nd minute, with Divine Mukasa providing the assist. These goals by Reijnders solidified the victory for Man City. Also read: Arsenal suffers 3-2 defeat to Villarreal in friendly clash days ahead of Premier League season kickoff; chMultiple substitutions occurred throughout the game. For Man City, at the start of the second half, Bernardo Silva replaced Rayan Cherki and goalkeeper Ederson came in for James Trafford. At the 60-minute mark, Divine Mukasa was substituted in for Erling Haaland, a noteworthy change that saw the goalscorer exit the substitutions were also extensive, primarily occurring around the 60-minute mark. Players such as Giacomo Corona, Alexis Blin, Niccolò Pierozzi, Antonio Palumbo, Aljosa Vasic, and Jérémy Le Douaron were all brought on to try and change the dynamic of the football match. ADVERTISEMENT Match facts and player discipline The match report details a number of other key events. Palermo committed 13 fouls and received one yellow card, which was given to midfielder Emmanuel Gyasi in the 68th minute. Man City, in comparison, committed 10 fouls and received no yellow or red cards. Both teams maintained a clean sheet in terms of red cards. Palermo had four offsides calls against them, while Man City had none. Palermo was also awarded four corners to Man City's three. The managers for the respective teams were F. Inzaghi for Palermo and Pep Guardiola for Man City. ADVERTISEMENT (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) (Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates. NEXT STORY
New York Times
17-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Filippo Inzaghi appointed Palermo head coach, four days after Pisa exit
Filippo Inzaghi has been appointed head coach of Serie B side Palermo, four days after leaving newly-promoted Pisa. The iconic former striker guided Pisa back to Serie A for the first time in 34 years last season but left to take on the role at Palermo, who recorded an eighth-place finish in Serie B, the second tier of Italian football. Advertisement Palermo will be the ninth managerial role for Inzaghi — the older brother of Simone, who joined Al Hilal from Inter Milan this summer — with AC Milan, Venezia and Bologna among his former clubs. Pisa's promotion was the second time Inzaghi has led a side back to the Serie A after his Benevento side went up as champions of Serie B in 2019-20. Benvenuto in rosanero mister Inzaghi 🩷🖤#WelcomePippo — Palermo F.C. (@Palermofficial) June 17, 2025 The 51-year-old, who has never spent more than two seasons as head coach at the same club, has been tasked with returning Palermo to Italian football's top flight for the first time since 2017. Inzaghi scored over 300 goals across his playing career, which was synonymous with Juventus and Milan where he won two Champions League titles. There have been widespread coaching changes in Serie A this summer, with Christian Chivu leaving Parma to become Inter's head coach, while Maurizio Sarri has returned to Lazio to replace Marco Baroni, who has in turn joined Torino. Gian Piero Gasperini joined Roma after ending his nine-year stint at Atalanta, who in turn appointed Ivan Juric, while Raffaele Palladino has left Fiorentina. ()
