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Manchester City Crushes Plymouth in FA Cup Thriller
Manchester City secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Plymouth Argyle in the fifth round of the FA Cup at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. The match showcased a significant disparity in skill between the two teams, with City dominating proceedings.
Plymouth took a surprising early lead through M. Talovierov in the 38th minute. However, City responded swiftly. N. O’Reilly equalized just before halftime (45′) and then added a second goal in the 76th minute to seal the victory. K. De Bruyne added a late third goal in the 90th minute.
The statistics highlighted City’s dominance: 72% possession, 28 shots (9 on target), and 19 corners, compared to Plymouth’s solitary shot on target and 1 corner. City committed 5 fouls, while Plymouth committed 7. The match was officiated by Craig Pawson. It was a deserved win for Manchester City, who progress to the next round of the FA Cup.
Substitutions manchester city: at minute 46 R. Dias came in and N. Ake went out., at minute 59 E. Haaland came in and J. McAtee went out., at minute 83 Nico came in and P. Foden went out.
Substitutions plymouth: at minute 64 R. Al Hajj came in and B. Mumba went out., at minute 64 M. Baidoo came in and M. Bundu went out., at minute 64 J. Houghton came in and D. Gyabi went out., at minute 71 T. Puchacz came in and N. Ogbeta went out., at minute 80 K. Szucs came in and M. Sorinola went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Manchester City
Plymouth
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