Manchester City’s matchday 2 game started slowly as the home side found it difficult to cause problems in the first half. In the second half, Dortmund took the lead before Manchester City scored two goals to win the game....CONTINUE READING
However, fans have been talking about Manchester City’s team spirit, Pep Guardiola second half changes, Jude Bellingham’s display, and Haaland’s performance, but this article will focus on why Erling Haaland didn’t jubilate after scoring the winning goal of the game in the 84th minute
Man City 2-1 DOR: Why Haaland Didn’t Jubilate After Scoring The Winning Goal With A Brilliant Finish
1. The Decision To Not Jubilate Is A Move To Respect Dortmund.
Note that many fans would have expected Erling Haaland to celebrate his goal because his side came back from a goal deficit to win the game.
Also, the technique that Erling Haaland used in scoring was exceptional. Hence, several fans might have expected him to celebrate, but he didn’t.
This is because Dortmund was his former club, and many of the fans watching him used to show a lot of support to the Norwegian. Hence, the move to not celebrate his brilliant goal is a gesture of respect to Haaland’s former club.