Man City into FA Cup semi-finals after comeback

On the night of March 30, Man City beat Nottingham 2-1 away to reach the FA Cup semi-finals for the 7th consecutive season.

The match at Vitality was full of drama. Man City had an early chance to take the lead in the 14th minute. However, Erling Haaland could not beat Kepa from the penalty spot.

After escaping defeat, Bournemouth rose strongly and needed only 7 minutes to take the lead. From a cross from the right wing, Justin Kluivert headed the ball into the wall for Evanilson to finish close range, defeating Ederson. Man City's goal came after a careless cross at home from Mattheus Nunes.

After a period of deadlock, coach Pep Guardiola sent Nico O'Reilly onto the field at the beginning of the second half. The young star born in 2005 became the factor that helped the away team turn the match around with 2 assists.

Man City played explosively in the second half.

In the 49th minute, O'Reilly escaped down the left wing and crossed for Erling Haaland to finish close to the goal, equalizing 1-1. In the 63rd minute, it was No. 75 again with a dispute right in front of the penalty area, before passing the ball to Omar Marmoush to shoot dangerously, leaving Kepa unable to react.

The remaining time was not enough for Bournemouth to turn the situation around. "The Cherries" lost and helplessly watched Pep Guardiola's team enter the semi-finals to face Nottingham.

The FA Cup is the last arena for Man City to salvage a trophyless season. However, Nottingham is not an easy opponent to defeat. In the last encounter with "The Tricky Trees", Man City lost 0-1.

The other semi-final of this season's FA Cup will be between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa. The semi-finals will take place on April 26 and 27 at Wembley.

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