Friendly match - Reinders scored twice as Manchester City beat Palermo 3-0

2025-08-10 00:59

Premier League giants Manchester City went to the Barbera Stadium to participate in a friendly match, and finally defeated Palermo 3-0 with goals from Haaland and Reinders.

Three minutes into the match, Palermo took a corner kick, and Cecaroni jumped up to head the ball, but the ball went over the bar. In the 25th minute, Rico Lewis passed the ball from outside the penalty area, and Haaland took a few steps to adjust before shooting from long range to give Manchester City a 1-0 lead.

In the 33rd minute, Manchester City created an attacking opportunity. Haaland broke through the defense and passed the ball to Ait Nouri, but the ball was kicked high. In the 43rd minute, Oscar Bobs dribbled into the penalty area and passed it back to Rayan Sherkyi, but the ball was cleared by the opponent and went out of the baseline.

At the beginning of the second half, Manchester City made a substitution, including replacing Nico O'Reilly with Reinders. In the 52nd minute, Doku was brought down by Palermo striker Emmanuel Giaci while dribbling the ball, but the referee did not make any comments.

In the 59th minute, Savio passed the ball from the penalty area to Reinders, who took the ball and shot low, helping Manchester City continue to lead Palermo 2-0. In the 61st minute, Palermo tried to counterattack, Nicolo Pierozzi passed the ball to the penalty area, Le Duaron stepped forward and shot, but the ball went over the goal.

In the 82nd minute, Manchester City organized an attack. Mukasa passed the ball with his heel, and Reinders pushed the ball into the goal, helping Manchester City extend its lead to 3-0. In the 86th minute, Manchester City made a mistake in clearing the ball. Corona took possession of the ball and volleyed, but the ball hit Manchester City defender Dias.

In the end, Manchester City defeated Palermo 3-0 in this friendly match.