In a nail-biting FA Cup showdown, Manchester City clawed their way back from a 1-0 deficit to secure a 2-1 victory against Bournemouth, thanks to super-sub Omar Marmoush’s heroic winner! The Egyptian striker, who replaced an injured Erling Haaland, delivered the knockout blow in the 74th minute to send City into the semifinals.
Rollercoaster First Half
Haaland’s earlier penalty miss ( saved by Bournemouth’s Kepa Arrizabalaga!) and a chaotic goal by Evanilson had fans sweating, but Pep Guardiola’s halftime tweaks flipped the script. Enter Nico O’Reilly, the 20-year-old midfielder-turned-left-back who became the unofficial MVP, setting up both City goals.
Young Guns Step Up
O’Reilly’s electrifying assist for Haaland’s equalizer and Marmoush’s icy finish proved Guardiola’s gamble on youth paid off. \u201cI’m just trying to help the team," O’Reilly said post-match, embodying City’s \u2018next man up\u2019 mentality. With a semifinal clash against Nottingham Forest looming, the squad’s depth is showing its glitter.
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Marmoush fires Man City into FA Cup semis with 2-1 win at Bournemouth
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