Foden hits the world, Manchester City wins 2-0 in the first game of Club World Cup

In the early morning of June 19, the first round of the Club World Cup Group G started at Lincoln Financial Stadium in Philadelphia. Manchester City made a great start with Foden's pass and shot, easily defeating Moroccan champion Casablanca Vidard 2-0. However, there are hidden worries behind the victory: the new player is awkward in running-in and Lewis leaves the field, laying suspense for the group to qualify.

Lightning breaks: Director Foden started perfectly with only 1 minute and 51 seconds of the game, and Manchester City showed an efficient offensive - Doku broke through and passed the ball from the left, Savignho made a cross from the right, causing the goalkeeper to save, and Foden scored a quick shot in the air goal. This goal not only set a record for the fastest goal score in this Club World Cup, but also ended Foden's five-month club goal drought.

After that, Manchester City continued to suppress, and in the 42nd minute, Foden took a corner kick from the left, Duoku volleyed from the back point and broke the net, locking the score at 2-0.

Hidden danger emerged: New players' mistakes and red card crisis

Although the score is dominant, Manchester City's new lineup's running-in problem was fully exposed:

Serky almost caused a disaster: In the 15th minute, the midfield rookie who joined this summer made a mistake in the backcourt pass. Rocky intercepted the ball and shot directly in the middle circle. If Ederson had not retreated in time to lift the crossbar, Manchester City might have been humiliated and lost the ball

Defensive line lacks tacit understanding: 32nd point Zhong, central defender Reis cleared the ball and kicked the ball and gave a gift. Rocky made a single pass and passed by Melula. Ederson saved the game to save the game before saving the free throw. Lewis was recklessly dyed red: in stoppage time, the young full-back hit the opponent's face while flying a kick. After VAR review, he was sent off by direct red. He will miss the next round of key battles: efficiency dilemma under the control of the field

Guardiola rotated significantly in this game, and core members such as Haaland and Rodri were on standby. Although the team has a 65% possession rate, its offensive efficiency is weak in the face of Vader's 5-4-1 iron barrel formation:

The forward conversion rate is sluggish: 18 shots in the whole game are only 7 shots, Haaland's two excellent opportunities after making a substitute are high

The corner kicks have become the only weapon: both goals come from the cooperation of set pieces, and the infiltration of sports wars is resolved by the opponent's intensive defense

Vader's counterattack is sharp: the Moroccan team's 10 shots in the whole game are aiming for 4 shots, and Rocky and Melula have repeatedly tear up the Manchester City defense line. If it weren't for the poor shots, the score might be difficult to maintain.

Post-match focus: Rotation value and journey challenge

Foden's core value

England midfielder was selected as the best in the game with 8.7 points. In addition to the pass data, his 90% pass success rate and 4 key passes demonstrate the core role of the organization. Guardiola admitted after the game: "He made complicated things simple, and this is the genes of top players."

Lewis' red card chain reaction

Since the red card in the Club World Cup is automatically suspended for one game, Lewis will miss the key battle against Juventus.

Group qualifying situation

In another game in the same group, Juventus defeated Al Ain 3-1 and temporarily ranked first. If Manchester City cannot defeat Pachuca in the next round, the pressure on the "life-and-death battle" with Juventus will double