Everton vs Manchester City 0-2, The Citizens Qualified for the Semifinals

DBasia.news – Manchester City qualified for the FA Cup semifinals after a 2-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park Stadium, Liverpool, England, Saturday local time or Sunday morning WIB. Two late goals scored by Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin de Bruyne were decisive.

In a match that took place at Goodison Park, Sunday (21/3) WIB, Manchester City won by a score of 20. However, Everton gave a fierce resistance.

Both teams did not play their main goalkeeper in this match. However, this did not really affect the game.

Despite playing as a guest team, Manchester City were able to dominate possession. Meanwhile, Everton chose to appear defensive and relied on counterattacks.

The match was tough and not many golden opportunities were created. Manchester City actually almost conceded ahead of the end of the first half.

Yerry Mina was able to win the aerial duel from the corner soccer scheme. Unfortunately his header was cleared by Oleksandr Zinchenko at the goal line.

In the second half, Manchester City were increasingly eager to score goals. But Everton’s disciplinary defense stopped the goal from coming.

Manchester City’s tireless efforts finally paid off six minutes before normal time ended. Ilkay Gundogan broke the deadlock with a header from Phil Foden’s rebounding ball which hit the crossbar.

These goals demoralized the Everton players. The Toffees finally conceded again in injury time through Kevin De Bruyne’s individual action.

This is the third time in a row Manchester City have been able to advance to the FA Cup semifinals. Pep Guardiola’s team repeated the achievements of 87 years ago.

Line-up of players:

Everton (3-4-1-2): Joao Virginia; Mason Holgate (Alex Iwobi 87 ‘), Ben Godfrey, Yerry Mina; Seamus Coleman, Andre Gomes, Allan, Lucas Digne; Gylfi Sigurdsson; Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Richarlison.

Manager: Carlo Ancelotti.

Man City (4-3-3): Zack Steffen; Oleksandr Zinchenko, Ruben Dias, Aymeric Laporte, Kyle Walker; Bernardo Silva (Riyad Mahrez 64 ‘), Fernandinho, Ilkay Guendogan (Rodri 89’); Phil Foden, Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling (Kevin De Bruyne 80 ‘).

Manager: Pep Guardiola.