Mukairu features in Copenhagen drubbing at Manchester City

The Lions traveled to England meaning to get a outcome, however they had been tamed by the rampant Cityzens on the Etihad

Nigerian ahead Paul Mukairu performed 24 minutes for Copenhagen of their 5-0 demolition at Manchester Metropolis.

Copenhagen locked horns with Manchester Metropolis of their first-ever assembly within the Champions League.

Getting a outcome on the Etihad was all the time going to be a troublesome job for the Danish champions, as underneath the tutelage of Pep Guardiola, Manchester Metropolis are all the time robust clients.

Copenhagen boss Jacob Neestrup left Nigerian attacker Mukairu on the bench, choosing Viktor Claesson as a substitute.

Manchester didn’t waste time stamping their authority within the sport, as early probabilities fell to Cancelo and Alvarez. Sadly, they had been unable to transform.

Nonetheless, Copenhagen couldn’t maintain on for lengthy, as in-form Erling Braut Haaland confirmed grit and completed calmly within the field to make it 1-0 for the Premier League champions.

Guardiola’s males dominated play and ensured they blocked every little thing Copenhagen tried to instigate.

Haaland obtained his brace within the thirty second minute, to place Metropolis two to the great. And simply earlier than halftime, Davit Khocholava scored an personal objective to offer Manchester Metropolis a three-goal lead.

The second half was similar to the primary with Copenhagen continuously on the again foot. Their issues had been compounded when Marko Stamenic conceded a penalty after a foul within the field. Riyad Mahrez took no prisoners, as he dispatched the kick calmly to make it 4 for Manchester Metropolis.

Mukairu was launched into the sport within the 66th minute, however he was unable to alter his facet’s fortunes. The 22-year-old had 9 touches, accomplished two dribbles, and gained three of his duels.

Alvarez scored the ultimate objective of the sport within the 76th minute to finish the 5-0 demolition of Copenhagen.

The outcome implies that the Lions will sit all-time low of the desk, with only one level after three video games.