The game began with both teams in lively spirits, but it was Bournemouth who struck first. After a bright start from City, Haaland missed a penalty saved by Kepa Arrizabalaga and failed to capitalize on a couple of other chances. Moments later, the home side made City pay, with Evanilson converting a rebound off the line in the 21st minute following a Kluivert touch. Despite dominating possession and creating opportunities, City couldn\u2019t find the equaliser in the first half, with Kepa proving to be a formidable obstacle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pep Guardiola made a change at halftime, bringing on Academy graduate Nico O\u2019Reilly, and it paid off immediately. Just three minutes into the second half, O\u2019Reilly provided a perfect cross for Haaland, who rifled the ball into the net to level the score. Unfortunately for City, Haaland\u2019s afternoon took a downturn when he was forced off with an injury in the 61st minute.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, his replacement, Omar Marmoush, wasted no time making an impact. Just two minutes after coming on, Marmoush latched onto another O\u2019Reilly assist and calmly slotted home to give City the lead. Bournemouth, who had been buoyed by their early goal, pressed for an equaliser but were unable to break through City\u2019s defence. Marmoush nearly added a second shortly after, heading just wide before Gundogan\u2019s strike hit the post.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite a nervy seven minutes of added time, City held firm, and the result secured their spot in the semi-finals once again.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, his replacement, Omar Marmoush, wasted no time making an impact. Just two minutes after coming on, Marmoush latched onto another O\u2019Reilly assist and calmly slotted home to give City the lead. Bournemouth, who had been buoyed by their early goal, pressed for an equaliser but were unable to break through City\u2019s defence. Marmoush nearly added a second shortly after, heading just wide before Gundogan\u2019s strike hit the post.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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