Copenhagen vs Man Metropolis: the way it occurred
Copenhagen 0-Zero Man Metropolis: abstract and match report
- 30′ crimson card Sergio Gomez for denying clear alternative
- 25′ Mahrez has penalty saved by Grabara
- 11′ Rodri marvel purpose dominated out after VAR intervention
Manchester Metropolis closed in on the Champions League final 16 after drawing 0-Zero at FC Copenhagen on Tuesday, regardless of taking part in the vast majority of the match with 10 males.
VAR took centre stage in an action-packed first half in Copenhagen. Metropolis thought they’d taken the lead 11 minutes in with a goal-of-the-season contender from Rodri, just for the strike to be dominated out for handball within the build-up.
The video assistant referee stepped in once more moments later to assist Metropolis win a penalty for one more handball, however Riyad Mahrez noticed his spot kick saved by house goalkeeper Kamil Grabara.
A busy VAR then requested the referee to have one other take a look at a foul by Sergio Gomez on the sting of the penalty space on the half hour mark, with the on-field official selecting to indicate the Metropolis full again a crimson card for denying a goalscoring alternative.
The 10 males greater than held their very own within the second half, however with Liverpool to come back within the Premier League on the weekend and qualification for the knockout stage virtually secured, Metropolis left high goalscorer Erling Haaland on the bench and noticed out the draw.
Prime of Group G with 10 factors from 4 matches, Metropolis can be certain of a spot within the final 16 if Sevilla fail to beat Borussia Dortmund afterward Tuesday, whereas Copenhagen are third on two factors.
Manchester City struggled to build momentum after Sergio Gomez’s early red card. Dan Mullan/Getty Images