At 2:30 p.m. in the English Premier League, the second match of the 2nd round of the English Premier League began.
Stoke City faced Manchester City in front of their own fans. In a game filled with referee mistakes, both teams converted controversial penalties, but Sergio Aguero and Nolito's doubles led the "City" to their second victory in this season's English championship.
The visitors from Manchester, playing Pep Guardiola's ball control-based football, started the match much more actively. In the 27th minute, the first penalty, which caused a lot of discussion, was awarded at the "Stoke City" goal. Ryan Shawcross slightly held Nicolas Otamendi after a standard situation, and Mike Dean immediately awarded a penalty, which S. Aguero successfully converted.
Just nine minutes later, the "Man City" team managed to gain a two-goal advantage. After Kevin De Bruyne's penalty kick, Aguero headed the ball into the opponent's goalkeeper's net.
At the end of the first half, "Stoke City" could have reduced the deficit, but the match referee did not award an obvious penalty.
However, in the second half, the "Potters" finally received a favorable decision from the referee. In the 49th minute, Raheem Sterling was fouled in the penalty area, and Bojan Krkic did not shake his foot, scoring the first goal for "Stoke City" from the penalty spot.
The hosts could not offer more chances, and at the end of the match, Nolito, who appeared after a substitution, shone. The winger from Spain scored two goals in nine minutes, helping the team achieve a convincing victory.
This was the second victory for "Man City" in the Premier League season. Meanwhile, "Stoke City" remains winless and has one point in the standings.
Result:
Stoke City 1 - 4 Man City
27' [0 - 1] S. Aguero (penalty)
36' [0 - 2] S. Aguero
49' [1 - 2] B. Krkic (penalty)
86' [1 - 3] Nolito
90+5' [1 - 4] Nolito
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