Football, a miracle of 90 minutes.
Chapter 1: The opening is amazingly explosive, and Son Heung-min breaks the deadlock in 6 minutes.
On August 13, in the opening match of the new Premier League season, Son Heung-min's Manchester City hosted Brighton. This is also Son Heung-min's first official game after joining Manchester City. Just six minutes into the game, the Asian player proved his quality. Son Heung-min received a long pass from Kevin de Bruyne and volleyed home in front of the box to open the scoring for Manchester City. The winning goal showcased his attacking instincts as a central striker, with explosiveness and ability to take chances.
Chapter 2: After 137 seconds, he accidentally put himself in an own long, allowing the opponent to tie the score
Although the mistake was a big blow to Manchester City, it also provided an opportunity for Son to reflect and improve. Only through continuous Xi learning and training can he gradually improve his defensive ability and make a greater contribution to the team's victory. At the same time, we would like to see young players show more courage and determination in the game and keep improving their game.
Chapter 3: Son Heung-min becomes only the second player in Premier League history to score an own goal in the opening 10 minutes.
According to statistics, in the long history of the Premier League, Son Heung-min is the second player who can score in the first 10 minutes of the new season and accidentally score his own goal. The first to do so was back in Sunderland's match against Aston Villa in 1999. At that time, Sunderland's Gareth Barry became the first player to score an own goal in the opening 10 minutes. Time flies, and today, 24 years later, Sun Xingmin's fate is exactly the same as his "predecessors".
In the early stages of the game, Son Heung-min descended like a tiger, sprinting at full speed, grabbing the ball and immediately attacking the opponent's goal. He shot with power and angle, and he was on the verge of breaking through the opposition defence and scoring into the opposition's goal. However, it was at this most tense moment that drama occurred - his shot hit the post of his own goal unbiasedly, and then returned to his own goal, which was easily confiscated by the opposing goalkeeper.
This own goal surprised all the spectators, and the players and coaches on the field were also stunned by this scene. And Son Heung-min couldn't believe his eyes, he couldn't believe that he scored an own goal in just 10 minutes of the opening game. This goal not only made the opponent thunderous, but also put Son and his team in a deep predicament.
However, although Son Heung-min's own goal left the team on the back foot, his team did not give up on the game. Instead, they boosted their morale and got back into the game. They know that even in the face of difficulties and challenges, they cannot give up and must persevere to the end.
Chapter 4: The last player to accomplish such a feat was Gareth Barry in 1999
On August 11, 1999, Sunderland won 2-1 at home to Aston Villa, and Barry completed the opening 10 minutes of the first goal and an own goal. After the score was opened, Sunderland quickly levelled the score with Barry's goal. Unbeknownst to him, 137 seconds later, Barry mistakenly smashed the ball into his own goal in a scuffle in the penalty area. and its dramatic scene.
Chapter 5: With only 137 seconds between the two balls, the speed of the transition between attack and defense is astounding
There was only 137 seconds between Son's two goals. He opened the scoring in six minutes and handed it over to his opponent in nine minutes. Coincidentally, the timing and on-court movement were the same as Barry's. The blistering speed with which the attack and defence switched between attack and defence is a testament to the intensity of the Premier League. Any moment of tension or carelessness can lead to a completely different outcome.
Chapter 6: Son Heung-min shows super impact and offensive sense, but the defensive awareness still needs to be strengthened
In this game, Son Heung-min's offensive ability was well displayed. His punching power and shooting feel in the box are excellent, and he can be the team's top scorer. Defensively, however, the performance was a bit of a concern. At critical moments, his reflexes and judgment were slightly lacking. The characteristics of this purely attacking striker are laid bare. Hopefully, in the next games, Son Heung-min can improve his defensive awareness and technique.
Chapter 7: This match is full of reversals and surprises, and the two sides are evenly matched
Son Heung-min's Manchester City ended up narrowly beating Brighton 3-2 in this game. The repeated tug-of-war of the score fully shows that the strength of the two sides is equal. In particular, Son Heung-min's opening goal and own goal added to the intensity of the game. It was a jaw-dropping reversal in the first 10 minutes. This indicates that the new season will be more intense and exciting.
Chapter 8: Manchester City finally beat their opponents with their overall strength and scored an important victory
Despite Son's personal mistakes in the game, City managed to beat their opponents with a stronger squad and depth of players overall. De Bruyne, Holand and many other top stars have scored. This also confirms Manchester City's status as a giant. The first win of the new season also laid a good foundation for them to compete for the title.
Chapter 9: We firmly believe that Son Heung-min will improve a lot on the defensive end and become a better player
Overall, in this debut, Son Heung-min showed great offensive talent and explosiveness. It is believed that with further adaptation to the Premier League, as well as the run-in between the manager and his team-mates, he will grow into a better and more well-rounded striker. In particular, there is still a lot of room for improvement in defensive awareness and judgment of critical time. Let's look forward to more exciting moments from this rising star from Asia!
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