[Club World Cup Upset] Man City Beaten 4-3 in Extra-Time Epic by Al Hilal
In one of the most thrilling matches of the Club World Cup, Manchester City suffered a shocking 4-3 defeat at the hands of Al Hilal after 120 minutes of intense back-and-forth action. Despite taking the lead, City were ultimately undone by a last-minute goal in extra time, marking one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's history.
Touted as favorites before the match, the English champions were stunned by the resilience and tactical discipline of their Saudi opponents. Al Hilal, Asia’s top team, showcased their strength by overturning a deficit twice and striking a decisive blow in extra time.
- City Strike First:
In the 9th minute, Nouri’s cross found Bernardo Silva, who scored with an outside-foot volley to make it 1-0. - Momentum Shift:
Just one minute into the second half, Leonardo equalized for Al Hilal with a header. Six minutes later, Malcom’s counterattack goal turned the game around. Although Haaland soon equalized (2-2), the tone had been set. - Extra-Time Drama:
Koulibaly’s header put Al Hilal ahead again in the 94th minute. City responded with Foden’s angled finish (3-3), but in the 112th minute, Leonardo netted the winner from a rebound.
Guardiola looked dejected on the sidelines as Al Hilal celebrated a historic victory. This match not only ended City’s title hopes but also marked a milestone moment for Asian football on the world stage.
Tom Cruise Finally Achieves Oscar Glory! At 63, He Wins Lifetime Achievement Award Honoring Four Decades of Cinematic Excellence
On June 18 (Beijing time), the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that 63-year-old Tom Cruise will receive the 2024 Oscar Lifetime Achievement Award. This marks the first Oscar honor in his over 40-year career. Cruise, along with choreographer Debbie Allen and production designer Wynn Thomas, will be recognized for their enduring impact on the film industry.
Huawei Unveils First-Ever 8.8-Inch Flagship Mini Tablet with SIM Support for Calls and Connectivity
On September 4, Huawei made a bold entrance into the small tablet arena with the launch of its first...
Chen Sicheng’s 9-Year-Old Son Officially Debuts as Tong Liya Brings Daughter Duoduo to a Gala, Publicly Revealing Her Full Name for the First Time
On September 25, the official China Movie Report Weibo account unveiled the highly anticipated lineu...
China’s Theme Park Dream Sold to South Korea
For years, Chinese companies have chased their own “Disney dream”—to build a magical kingdom that ri...
Under Trump Tariffs, “Free Returns” Are Fading Away
From Amazon to Zara, US retailers are charging for returns “Free Returns” labels are disappearing fr...
Have You Noticed? The Housing Market Is Quietly Shifting
The housing market has shown several notable shifts recently, and data released by the National Bure...
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang on the Rick Tsai incident: “TSMC’s strength does not rely on any single individual.”
IT Home, November 28 — According to Taiwan’s Economic Daily News, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang was asked ...
After State Media Spotlight: Tomokazu Harimoto and Kaoru Mitoma Face Public Backlash—Remember National Humiliation, Strengthen Ourselves
An article published by Study Times (Xuexi Shibao) has sparked widespread discussion after it explic...
Lose the Match and Lose Face: Tomokazu Harimoto Criticizes Hifumi Matsushima, But Japanese Media Highlights Innovation
On January 29, the All-Japan Table Tennis Championships men’s singles concluded, with 18-year-old pr...
“Where Are We Going, Dad?” star Cindy turns 18, as her parents share stunning photos and call her their “happiest unexpected blessing”
Chinese celebrity daughter Tian Yucheng—affectionately known as Cindy—is the daughter of Olympic div...
Blue Dragon Series Awards: Kim Go-eun Wins Grand Prize, Park Hae-soo Takes Best Actor and Announces Baby No. 2, Shin Hye-sun Crowned Best Actress
(Incheon, Aug. 1) The 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards was held at Paradise City in Incheon, with Jun H...