In a super exciting friendly match of Man City vs Celtic before the season starts, Celtic won against Manchester City with a close score of 4-3. This game happened on July 24, 2024 in North Carolina. It gave us a sneak peek into how both teams are prepared for the season that is about to start. Even though Erling Haaland scored an awesome goal for City, Celtic showed they were tough and smart with their game plan. This made big news in the world of football.
Man City vs Celtic Goals
Man City 3 Goals
Thanks for the love North Carolina! 💫💙
— Erling Haaland (@ErlingHaaland) July 24, 2024
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- Oscar Bobb 33′
- Maximo Perrone 46′
- Erling Haaland 57′
Celtic 4 Goals
🕺 Kwon, who had broken the offside trap, used his pace to sprint into the box and set up Luis Palma for an easy tap-in!#TheBhoysOfSummer | #StatesideCelts🇺🇸🍀 pic.twitter.com/oiaWWczXm4
— Celtic Football Club (Stateside🇺🇸) (@CelticFC) July 24, 2024
- Nicolas Kühn 13′, 36′
- Kyogo Furuhashi 44′
- Luis Palma 68′
Key Moments and Match Analysis
The game started with lots of action. Celtic quickly took the lead. They took advantage of a mistake by City defense and scored a goal, Nicolas Kühn scored the goal in the first 13 minute of the game. This made the game very energetic, with both teams showing they could attack well.
Manchester City who are famous for their strong attack, didn’t take long to respond. Oscar Bobb scored a fantastic goal at 33 Minute that made the score even. Oscar goal was a big moment for City showing he is ready to lead their attack this season.
But Celtic didn’t give up. They showed their determination and smart tactics by taking the lead again before halftime. Their midfield players who have a lot of experience, managed to break City flow and quickly Counter Attacked. This smart strategy worked and Celtic scored a second goal, which made their fans very happy. Nicolas Kühn again scored his second goal with in 36 Minutes.
Tactical Prowess and Defensive Challenges
The second half of the game got even more intense with both teams trying to show they were the best. Celtic had a game plan to take advantage of City weak defense, especially during quick changes in the game. This plan worked as they scored two more goals. Both goals came from fast sharp moves that City defense couldn’t handle. Kyogo Furuhashi scored third goal at 44 Minute and Luis Palma scored fourth goal at 68 Minute.
Manchester City even though they tried to attack a lot but had problems with their defense. It was clear that they were missing some important defenders and their defense often seemed confused when under pressure. This friendly match showed that City manager Pep Guardiola needs to work on improving their defense and getting the players in better shape. Maximo Perrone scored the second goal for Man City at 46 Minute and Erling Haaland scored a fantastic goal at 57 Minute but it did not help Man City team to defeat Celtic.
Player Performances and Future Implications
A lot of players did really well for Celtic, their young players worked really well with the more experienced ones to play as a strong team. Their goalkeeper stopped several goals, keeping City from scoring and helping Celtic stay in the lead.
Erling Haaland goal for Manchester City showed how good he is at scoring and how strong he is. But City midfield, had trouble controlling the game and setting the pace. Because they were not able to control the midfield, Celtic was able to carry out their game plan effectively.
Post-Match Reactions and Social Media Buzz
After the match, there were lots of reactions from fans and experts. Celtic win was seen as a big success and it made them feel more confident for the new season. People on social media were talking a lot about how well Celtic played and how good their young players were.
On the other hand Manchester City loss started a lot of talk about whether they are ready for the tough season ahead. Fans were worried about their weak defense and said they need to get more players before the time to transfer players is over.