Sahar Mahrez carries City to the FA Cup Final
Goals: Manchester City – #Sheffield_United – Played on 04/ 22/2023
Manchester City secured their spot in the FA Cup final with a 3-0 win over Sheffield United at Wembley Stadium. Riyad Mahrez scored a hat-trick for City in minutes 43, 61, and 66. The final will take place on June 3rd between City and the winner of the other semi-final between Manchester United and Brighton. Sheffield’s Early Attempts
Sheffield’s Early Attempts
Sheffield started the game strong and had their first attempt in the second minute. Nday followed a corner kick with a shot from within the 6-yard area, but it was stopped by Ortega. Robinson tried again in the 18th minute with a ground shot, but Ortega saved it easily.
City’s Response
City responded with their first offensive attempt in the 22nd minute with a curved shot from Mahrez. Alvarez followed with a similar shot in the 24th minute, but Foderingam saved it. City was awarded a penalty kick in the 41st minute after Bernardo was fouled by Gibson, and Mahrez scored to end the first half with City leading 1-0.