City displayed a perfect comeback to advance to the next round of the FA Cup

in #sprtshub6 years ago

1552830254_images_(3).jpegAs Manchester united crash out of the FA cup, city rival Manchester city advance into the next round of competition after scoring thrice in the second half to cancel Swansea city 2-0 first half lead. It was a very suspense filled match from the kick till the final minute of match.

The match didn't go as expected in the first half of the match with Manchester City conceding twice. City had several chances but the home team looked extra prepared for the English Premier League leaders.

The first half ended with Swansea leading 2-0 with goals coming from Grimes in the 20th minutes, the defender converted from the spot kick to give his side the lead. Celina of Swansea city doubled the lead in the 29th minute. A comeback was expected but it didn't come in the first half.

Th half kicked, Manchester came in with a real attacking mindset but Swansea proved to be strong in defense.
Unfortunately the home team defense could only hold the City attack for the first twenty-five minutes of the second half. In the 70th minute Silva broke the spell with a great strike to give his side the hope of advancing to the next round of the competition. Eight minutes later Nordfeldt scored an own goal to make it level.

Kun Aguero sealed his side victory with a perfect strike in the 88th minute. The goal was the match decider, Manchester city came from two goals down to qualify for the next round of the competition.