Khusanov’s Own Goal Hands Brighton 2-2 Draw Against Manchester City

On March 15, Manchester City and Brighton played to a 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium, with Abdukodir Khusanov finding himself at the center of a pivotal moment.

In the 48th minute, with City leading 2-1, Brighton’s Jack Hinshelwood fired a shot that deflected off Khusanov, sending the ball past his own goalkeeper and leveling the score. While the own goal shaped the final result, Khusanov remained active in City’s defensive efforts, continuing to adapt to the demands of English football.

Earlier in the game, Erling Haaland opened the scoring for Manchester City with a penalty in the 11th minute, marking his 100th goal contribution in the Premier League in just 94 appearances—a new record. Omar Marmoush extended City’s lead in the 39th minute with a powerful strike. However, Brighton’s Pervis Estupiñán reduced the deficit before halftime, setting the stage for the second-half events.

The Uzbek defender, who arrived from RC Lens in the winter transfer window, has been steadily earning minutes in Pep Guardiola’s squad. His recent performances include a goal in the FA Cup against Leyton Orient on February 8, helping City secure a 2-1 win. Despite the setback against Brighton, Khusanov’s development remains a point of interest as City push for a strong finish to the season.

Match Highlights

• 11th minute: Erling Haaland opened the scoring for Manchester City with a penalty, marking his 100th goal contribution in the Premier League in just 94 appearances—a new record.
• 39th minute: Omar Marmoush extended City’s lead to 2-0 with a powerful strike.
• Before halftime: Brighton’s Pervis Estupiñán reduced the deficit, making it 2-1.
• 48th minute: Brighton’s Jack Hinshelwood’s shot deflected off Khusanov, resulting in an own goal that leveled the score at 2-2.

The result sees Manchester City sitting in fourth place as they continue their push for Champions League qualification.