That was fun! Two games at the CFA and 2 good wins and 4 goals in each game and in both we came from behind.
The 18's game might have been 4.1 but in reality was a lot closer than that. 1 down early on we came back very well to rake the lead but then a penalty for them should have made it 2.2. Two under 17 world cup winners involved and Gomes hit the ball as far over the bar as I have ever seen a penalty missed.
We went straight down the other end and missed a great chance but then scored the 3rd very quickly after. Utd are (were) top of the league, 2 points ahead of City but with us having 2 games in hand. Now I am guessing we are top with 2 games in hand. 4 .1 sounds like we bossed it but we didn't. I would expect Utd had at least 60% of possession in the 2nd half maybe up to 70% and they did create chances but somehow they never worried me that they would score.
Some misses a save or two and some good blocks. We did have some great situations on the break and should have scored more than the 1 we got.That from a corner with Garcia heading in ( I think as people got up in front of me)
I like the look of Garcia a lot and now that's 2 goals as well in the lest 2 games. Both full backs impressed me today. Corrigan and Frimpong and Iker Pozo also did well at the base of midfield and yet Utd as I said had plenty of the ball and looked as good as any team I have seen against us at this level. All good and I believe the 16's also beat Utd.
So onto the EDS and we go down early on there as well.Two down in fact and both stemming from needless free kicks given away. Great strike for their first one. Foden not overly involved for a while, Diaz looking a threat but nothing serious until suddenly and excellent pass ( Dele Bashiru I think) to Foden who took it well in hisstride, if a bit wide before his excellent finish into the top corner pulled a goal back.
We looked better from then and looked like we could win. Diaz was frightening the life out of them with some great runs and one ended with a perfect pass to Nmecha tp slam into the roof of the net. Top finish. Then a good team passing move out to Dilrosun who crossed well to the back post for Nmecha to climb above his marker and head home. Not often we see that type of goal from City.
The 4th was a penalty after a great driving run from Dele Bashiru saw him brought down by at least 2 defenders. Never a doubt that Nmecha would get his hat trick. This boy is a real goalscorer.
Can't really think of anyone who didnt play ok today. Diaz really is a gem with his darting runs and sometimes its hard to understand why he doesnt score more. Maybe not selfish enough at times when he should pull the trigger he tries to find a team mate.
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