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Al-Hilal Shocks Manchester City in Club World Cup Upset

Al-Hilal eliminated Manchester City from the Club World Cup in a dramatic extra-time match, securing a spot in the semifinals against Fluminense.

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  • Manchester City faced a surprising elimination from the Club World Cup after losing to Al-Hilal in extra time.
  • Al-Hilal's victory sets up a semifinal match against Fluminense, ensuring a non-European team in the final four.
  • Phil Foden scored his 100th goal for Manchester City, equalizing in the match before their eventual defeat.
  • The match featured a controversial opening goal that sparked protests from Al-Hilal, questioning its legitimacy.
  • This defeat marks a significant upset in the tournament, highlighting the unpredictability of international club competitions.

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Center-leaning sources present the outcome of the Club World Cup match with a focus on Al Hilal's unexpected victory over Manchester City. The framing emphasizes the surprise element and highlights individual player contributions, reflecting a celebratory tone while subtly acknowledging the competitive nature of international football.

The match was played at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.

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"…Marcos Leonardo scored his second goal on a rebound in the 112th minute, and Al Hilal stunned Manchester City 4-3 on Monday night, eliminating the Premier League power from the Club World Cup in the round of 16."

Al Hilal stuns Manchester City 4-3 in Club World Cup on Marcos Leonardo's extra-time goal
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The opening goal, scored by Bernardo Silva for Manchester City, was controversial because there were protests from Al-Hilal questioning its legitimacy, including a VAR check for potential handball, but the goal was ultimately allowed to stand.

Marcos Leonardo scored the winning goal for Al-Hilal late in extra time to secure their 4-3 victory over Manchester City.

Phil Foden's goal was significant as it marked his 100th goal for Manchester City and helped to equalize the match during extra time, although the team ultimately lost.

Al-Hilal, under new manager Simeone Inzhagi, used a counter-attacking style that exploited Manchester City's vulnerabilities on the break, which was key to their upset victory.

Al-Hilal's victory over Manchester City has ensured that a non-European team is present in the semifinals of the Club World Cup, setting up a match against Fluminense and highlighting the unpredictability of the tournament.

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