JAKARTA - Manchester City advanced to the FA Cup final after beating Sheffield United 3-0 in the semifinals at Wembley Stadium, London, Saturday afternoon local time.
The smooth path of Manchester City was obtained after the striker Riyad Mahrez went berserk by scoring three goals, according to the FA Cup records as reported by Antara, Sunday, April 23.
Manchester City are just waiting for their opponents in the final between Manchester United or Brighton and Hove Albion who have just competed, Sunday (23/4).
Manchester City dominated the game by recording 79 percent possession with 14 kicks, four of which were on target.
In the first half Sheffield United got a chance, especially through Iliman Ndiaye's kick which was still heading towards Man City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega.
The Citizen then got a chance through Julian Alvarez's hard kick which was blocked by Sheffield goalkeeper Wes Foderingham.
Man City got a golden opportunity to take the lead after getting a penalty after Bernardo Silva was fouled by Daniel Jebbison.
Riyad Mahrez, who came forward as the executioner, successfully carried out his duties after his kick was unable to be reached by Foderingham so that the score changed to 1-0 in the 43rd minute. The score lasted until the first half was over.
In the second half Manchester City took the initiative to attack first and had a chance through Erling Haaland's shot which was still sideways from the Sheffield goal.
Pep Guardiola's squad managed to increase their lead in the 61st minute after Mahrez's kick into the net from Sheffield so that the score changed to 2-0.
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The Algerian forward was able to record a hat-trick in this match after breaking into the net again from Sheffield using Jack Grealish's pass so the score turned 3-0 in the 66th minute.
In the remaining time of the second half, Man City remained dominant and several times launched attacks on the Blades defense, but until the match ended 3-0 for The Citizen's advantage remained.
Erling Haaland and colleagues will play the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium, London, June 3, 2023.
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