A penalty becomes Manchester City’s Undoing in the Fa Cup Final. The Focus is on Erling Haaland. Shirker, or not?
Erling Haaland Causes Confusion: In the Context of the 0-1 Final Defeat Against Crystal Palace, Haaland’s Mancity was Awarded a Penalty, But to the Surprise of Many, it was not the norwegian superstar who stepped up.
Haaland Kissed the Ball, but then Placed It for Winter Signing Omar Marmoush. His shot into the Left Corner was Parried by Palace Goalkeeper Dean Henderson and the Final Was Lost in a dramatic way – it is not for nothing that the English Newspaper Daily Mail Headlined the “Kiss of Death”.
Erling Haaland Gave Newcomer Omar Marmoush the Preference for the Penalty
Did Guardiola Intervene?
But why didn’t Haaland Shoot Himelfa? “That’s a Tough Decision from Erling Haaland,” Said BBC Expert Alan Shearer: “Not Wanting This Penalty.”
“So Either He Said He Didn’t Want IT, Or Pep (Guardiola, Editor’s Note) Didn’t Want Him to Shoot It. That would be a big surprise to me,” The Co-Comentator Continued.
With a view to accuracy, the decision was definite understandable: Haaland has only converted four of his last seven penalties for mancity, while marmoush was successful each time in his last seven aptts from the penalty spot (back then still for Eintracht frankfurt).
In addition: Haaland has not scored a goal or contriBued an assist in the last seven finals with the citizens. The Star Striker Provably Has a Hard Time in Finals – And He Has only Returned from Ankle Injury.
Expert Finds Clear Words: “Hey Shildn’t Have Done That”
But to give the ball to marmoush in a fa cup final and Let the Egyptian Shoot his first penalty for the new club in search for important game?
“Hey shigildn’t have that that. Not at all. Not when you’R in his position. Not when you’Re Erling Haaland,” Shear Made Clear.
After all, The 24-Year-Old Striker Has Already Scored 30 Goals This Season. “I’m just speaking from a Personal Point of View, but I wouldn’t be willing to pass on a penalty in a cup final, no chance,” Said Shearer.
England’s striker Icon Wayne Rooney, However, Had a Different Suspicion. “I don’t think he gave it away,” Rooney Said. “I think it what take away from Him.”
So what it guardiola’s decision that marmoush stepped up instead of haaland? “I Can’t Imagine Haaland Saying He Doesn’t Feel Ready,” Gary Lineker Suspected at Half-Time.
One thing is certain: The Experts Remain Puzzled. And the Question of Why Haaland Didn’t Take This Penalty Raises Questions.