Ipswich City have shocked the Etihad by taking a shock lead in opposition to defending Premier League champions Manchester Metropolis.
The aim got here solely in opposition to the run of play, as Ipswich hit Metropolis on a lightning-fast counterattack.
After Metropolis misplaced possession deep within the Ipswich half, the guests pounced, rapidly transferring up the pitch and exposing Metropolis’s protection.
Delap expertly held up the play, ready for assist earlier than laying the ball off to Johnson.
Johnson then noticed Szmodics making a run behind Metropolis’s backline.
The brand new Ipswich signing surged by way of on aim, unleashing a shot that Ederson managed to get a hand to, however couldn’t forestall from rolling over the road.
The aim has left the Etihad crowd in shock, with Ipswich now holding a lead in opposition to the champions.
Watch the aim under:
???????? GOAL | Manchester Metropolis 0-1 Ipswich | Szmodics
IPSWICH HAVE TAKEN THE LEAD!pic.twitter.com/CuVy9di4o5
— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) August 24, 2024
