Un Manchester City that excites. The set directed by Pep Guardiola made an impeccable performance In the second seminfinal of the FA Cup, which was played in the emblematic Wembley stadium. The 'Sky Blues' easily surpassed a Nottingham Forest that he suffered throughout the game, and failed to score despite several attempts from his players.
The 'citizens' will face Crystal Palacewhich beat Aston Villa comfort in the other semifinal of the FA Cup. Guardiola City manages to ensure its third consecutive final in the tournament And they have the opportunity to save an irregular season they had in all competitions.
The City is advanced
The first goal of the match came a few minutes after the start of the game. The City was advanced on the scoreboard two minutes from the beginning, after a determined Rico Lewis found the lower angleafter receiving a short pass from Kovacic, and fired with determination on the left. Sels had no chance to avoid it and The 'citizens' began with advantage the semifinal of the FA Cup in Wembley.
After Rico Lewis's first goal, The eleven of the City maintained the complete possession of the ball during most of the first half of the semifinal. With motivation, The 'Sky Blue' team was still looking for the second goalwhile Nottingham Forest avoided at all costs that the 'Citizens' had another shot.
It was not until the 30th minute of the first part, when Nottingham began to have counterattack opportunitiesHowever, none was completed successfully. Those of Guardiola ended up driving the ball and maintaining possession In the midfield, until the referee marked the break in Wembley.
A Nottingham Forest Sin Suerte
At the beginning of the second half, the Nottingham He performed a substitution. Entered Anthony luna by DANILO DOS SANTOS. A few minutes from your income, The Swedish footballer wasted a great opportunity to match the score. Hudson-anoi made a satin center, but Elanga failed the shot And the ball ended up diverted.
The City was the one who did not decide to waste the opportunity to increase the advantage in the scoreboard. A head goalin the 51st minute, Gvardiol arrived in Wembleyafter a corner of Marmoushand the 'Citizens' approached to ensure a place in the FA Cup final.
Even with two goals of the advantage, Guardiola's team did not give in and wanted to score the third goal. Nottingham began to possess the ball and find counterattack opportunities, but the ball did not help. Gibbs-White had several opportunities to write downhowever, he did not get any and time in Wembley was over.
The end of the FA Cup
Now we know the two teams that will play the great final of the FA Cup. The title will be decided between Crystal Palace and Manchester Citya promising duel for the tournament, because both won their respective matches. It will be Guardiola's perfect opportunity to end a trophy The season.