Appearing dominant, The Citizens successfully removed the Magpies from the FA Cup.
Manchester City strolled into the FA Cup semi-finals after successfully bulldoze host Newcastle United 2-0 in a quarter-final match at St James’ Park on Monday (6/29) early morning hrs.
Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling became the protagonists of Pep Guardiola’s fleet victory thanks to the goals they created in each round.
In the big four phase, which will be held on July 17 and 18 at Wembley Stadium, The Citizens will face a strong team from London, Arsenal,
Line-up
NEWCASTLE UNITED XI (5-4-1): Karl Darlow; Danny Rose, Federico Fernandez, Jamaal Lascelles, Fabian Schar, Javier Manquillo; Miguel Almiron, Sean Longstaff, Isaac Hayden, Alan Saint-Maximin; Andy Carroll.
MANCHESTER CITY XI (4-3-3): Claudio Bravo; Kyle Walker, Nicolas Otamendi, Aymeric Laporte, Benjamin Mendy; David Silva, Ilkay Gundogan, Kevin De Bruyne; Riyad Mahrez, Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling.
Summary
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The course of the match
2′ – Manchester City opens the game aggressively. The game has only been running for two minutes, they have threatened Newcastle United with Otamendi’s header, but the defender’s effort soared too high.
9′ – The visitors continued to confine the Newcastle United defense. An attempt was made by Mahrez, who sent a shot from the edge of the penalty area, but the winger’s effort was muted by the Magpies defender.
11′ – Mendy far left his territory to help the Citizens attack. The French wing-back grabbed a chance from inside the Newcastle United penalty area, but his shot did not meet the target.
15′ – Newcastle United finally able to get out of the pressure of the guest. Carroll did the experiment from a distance, the ball headed towards the goal, but Bravo had no trouble catching the round skin.
19′ – OPPORTUNITIES! Mahrez almost opened the advantage of his team. After stabbing into the Newcastle United penalty area, the Algerian wing sent a shot at the far post, but Dubravka was still able to clear the ball.
27′ – The referee gives a ‘water break’. The players from both teams take a break to just drink or receive instructions from their coach.
35′ – PENALTIES FOR MANCHESTER CITY! Jesus fell down after receiving encouragement from Fernandez. The referee did not hesitate to point to the white dot.
37 ‘ – GOAL! De Bruyne succeeds in executing Manchester City’s penalty! The Belgian midfielder shot into the corner of the goal.
45+2′ – Laporte almost doubled Manchester City’s score, but the defender’s header still bounced thin over the crossbar.
HALF-TIME: NEWCASTLE 0-1 MANCHESTER CITY
53′ – Manchester City, who excel in possession (78%), gave their first threat in the second half through Mahrez’s action, but the experiment from outside the penalty box the winger bounced over the bar.
55′ – Saint-Maximin designed the Newcastle United attack, but his efforts were in vain because the French winger’s cross failed to be welcomed by his team mate.
67′ – Gayle, who came on for Carroll, almost made an instant contribution to his team. He grabbed a pull from Saint-Maximin in the mouth of the goal, but the striker’s kick bounced too high.
68′ – GOAL! Sterling doubles Manchester City’s advantage! After penetrating the left wing, the England national team striker burst into the penalty area and managed to fire along the ground that failed to reach Darlow.
83′ – Darlow prevented Sterling from passing a pass that led to the Newcastle United penalty box. The Magpies goalkeeper managed to block the ball, as well as frustrate Manchester City’s chances.
89′ – Joelinton pushed Jesus when the Manchester City striker was in possession of the ball, just outside the Newcastle United penalty area. City has the opportunity to increase the score from the set piece situation.
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90′ – Gundogan throws away the opportunity to add Manchester City scores. The German midfielder’s free-kick was still sideways on the side of the goal.
FULL-TIME: NEWCASTLE 0-2 MANCHESTER CITY
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