The goal came in the 27th minute, just seven touches into Haaland’s game. It was his first real chance of the match, and he made it count in emphatic style. Collecting the ball just outside the penalty area, Haaland took a quick glance at the goal before unleashing a low, powerful shot that left the Palermo goalkeeper rooted to the spot. The Renzo Barbera crowd, a mix of home supporters and traveling City fans, erupted in appreciation of the strike.
This goal continues Haaland’s red-hot scoring form. Fresh from netting a hat-trick in the FIFA Club World Cup, the Manchester City No. 9 looks hungry to reclaim the Premier League Golden Boot from Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah. His sharpness and composure in front of goal suggest that the upcoming season could be yet another record-breaking campaign for him.
While the match itself was a friendly, both teams treated it as an important test ahead of their respective seasons. Palermo showed moments of attacking threat, forcing Ederson into a couple of sharp saves, while City controlled possession and dictated the tempo. Pep Guardiola took the opportunity to rotate his squad, giving minutes to young academy talents as well as senior regulars.
For the fans in Sicily, the match was a rare chance to see some of the world’s best footballers up close, and Haaland ensured they went home with a memory to treasure — even if it came at their own team’s expense. His 20-yard thunderbolt will be talked about long after the final whistle.
With the Premier League season just weeks away, Haaland’s performance is a warning sign to defenders across Europe: the Norwegian hitman is ready, recharged, and more dangerous than ever.
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