As Manchester City faced Newcastle United in the EFL Cup semifinals, they showcased an impressive performance, scoring three goals in the first half and securing their place in the final against Arsenal. Remarkably, this victory came without their star striker, Erling Haaland, who was absent from the match.
Game Highlights:
- Opening Goal: Omar Marmoush opened the scoring in the 7th minute, showcasing his skills by intercepting a defender and slotting the ball home.
- Second Goal: Marmoush netted again, completing his brace after getting on the end of a loose ball inside the box.
- Third Goal: Tijjani Reijnders put the final touch to the first-half scoring, tapping in after a failed attempt from Semenyo.
Despite Newcastle’s Anthony Elanga pulling one back for the visitors in the second half, the match ended with City comfortably advancing with a 5-1 aggregate victory.
“Dream start for Manchester City 💭 Omar Marmoush makes it 3-0 and sets Newcastle a big mountain to climb,” tweeted CBS Sports Golazo.
City’s ability to perform without their leading striker is a testament to their depth and strategy under Pep Guardiola. The Manchester club now looks forward to a challenging final against Arsenal, with both teams demonstrating strong performances throughout the tournament.
