- Manchester City – FC Copenhagen 3 – 1 (6 – 2 on aggregate)
MANCHESTER/OSLO (Dagbladet): The reigning Champions League champions Manchester City are ready for the quarter-finals of the tournament.
Haaland sent City up 3-1 just before the break, and in many ways decided the match – which they eventually won.
The second half was significantly quieter than what happened before the break. It was nevertheless one of the sequences that caused several people to open their eyes.
Matheus Nunes got a real slap in the finger. He was down for a long time and had to get medical help after a duel. The middle finger was clearly out of position.
– We don’t need to see it again, says Jesper Mathisen in the TV 2 studio when the situation is shown in a replay.
AU, AU: Matheus Nunes was in pain during the match. Photo: Reuters Show more
Denmark reacts
It was nevertheless the sporting aspect of the match that should receive the most attention. And as often before, Haaland stole the headlines.
– Then he was there Erling Haaland! That’s how it should be done, wrote Danish TV 2 in its live coverage when Haaland almost punctuated the double.
– Erling Haaland only needs one chance, then it’s usually a goal. A sad end to the first half, noted Danish BT
He was not the only Norwegian to score on Wednesday night. Moi Elyounoussi scored the away team’s only goal.
– It is a fantastic performance by Moi, commented TV 2’s expert Brede Hangeland.
– Where did it come from? Absolutely crazy goal from FCK, writes Danish TV 2 in its live coverage.
PRESS CONFERENCE: Erling Braut Haaland could hardly believe what he heard when he met the press before the match against FC Copenhagen. Video: Manchester City TV, Bård Sørø Olsen/Dagbladet TV-sporten Show more
– Huge shock at Etihad! FCK reduces to 2-1. Dream goal, writes Danish BT
That joy did not last long.
Haaland only needed one chance and thus the Danes got a real cold shower in the dressing room. One could almost say that there was no turning back for the Danish boys.
– FC Copenhagen will undoubtedly be upset. It has looked very, very good since Elyounoussi’s reduction after half an hour, but things go wrong a minute before the break. It was a serious blow to the hope of being able to come from Manchester with a result, wrote Danish TV 2 at halftime.