Liverpool and Manchester City achieved victories In Different Ways

DBasia.news – Liverpool and Manchester City are getting closer to qualifying for the 2020-2021 League Cup third round. The two teams won in different ways.

Liverpool showed their status as the defending Premier League champions when they traveled to Lincoln City’s headquarters at LNER Stadium, Friday (25/9) am, WIB. The Reds ended the host’s resistance with a landslide score of 7-2.

In this match, Liverpool appeared with the majority of coating players. But their quality is not much different from the core squad.

Seven Liverpool winning goals were scored by Xherdan Shaqiri (9 ‘), Marko Grujic (65’), Divock Origi (89 ‘) and two goals each from Takumi Minamino (18’, 46 ‘) and Curtis Jones (32’, 36 ‘ ).

Meanwhile, Tayo Edun and Lewis Montsma scored two goals for the host. Both broke into Liverpool’s goal in the second half to be precise in the 60th and 67th minutes.

Minamino was named the Man of The Match in this match. Apart from scoring two goals, the Japanese national player also contributed one assist.

In other matches, Manchester City were forced to work hard at home to Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s team only won by a narrow score of 2-1.

Liam Delap, who made his debut with Manchester City, was able to score the opener in the 18th minute. Rory Delap’s son, who was only 17 years old, found the Bournemouth goal from close range using Phil Foden’s pass.

Even so, Manchester City’s advantage lasted only four minutes. Bournemouth were able to equalize through Sam Surridge.

After the draw, the match between the two teams was tough. Manchester City struggled to restore their lead.

The Citizens were only able to score the second goal when the game entered the 75th minute. Foden’s name entered the scoreboard after his shot using a rebound was unable to be blocked by the Bournemouth goalkeeper.

The 2-1 score for Manchester City’s victory lasted until the game was over. The opportunity for Manchester United’s rivals to defend the title is still maintained.