Manchester City managed a 1-0 win over Aston Villa in the Premier League at Villa Park stadium, Birmingham, Monday (05/03/2013). Scored the only City generated Carlos Tevez in the final minute of the first half. The victory made the City that is second bagging 59 points. City distance of leaders Manchester United, who had had 15 points, is now trimmed down to 12 points. The game started with a fast tempo. The Villans direct lightning attack early in the first half.
In the 6th minute, Villa opportunities first. Joe Bennett's cross to threaten the goal of The Citizens. But unfortunately, Andreas Weimann failed to maximize feedback because its still sideways from the target. Entering the 21st minute, Villa almost back breaking goal City. This time, header Benteke already leads right into the goal can still be saved Carlos Tevez who was helping the defense. A minute later, the City turns to get a chance. However, the odds ripe Jack Rodwell could be countered Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan.
City gained a golden opportunity to score goals. In the 37th minute, cooperation Tevez David Silva and Pablo Zabaleta forwarded to the bait. The right-back fired a left foot just hit the goalpost Villa. City finally broken the deadlock in the final minute of the first half. Starting from errors Ciaran Clark, Edin Dzeko ball then taken directly to attack quickly. Dzeko then provide feedback to Tevez. With Guzan outwit and Clark, Tevez easily struck the ball and make the score of the first half ended 1-0 to City.
In the second half, Villa and City are buying and selling mutual attacks. Initiated action shot from Matt Lowton in the 67th minute. Receiving feedback Gabriel Agbonlahor, Lowton off hard kick from outside the penalty box. But unfortunately, the ball sideways lesatan Lowton only slightly from goalkeeper Joe Hart.
Five minutes later, the City is actually capable of scoring goals. Yaya Toure kick successfully countered Guzan, but throwing the ball to Dzeko struck nets thrilling Villa. The goal was disallowed because the judge apparently Dzeko had previously been in an offside position.
Until the game ended, the City still won 1-0. The victory cut the distance City is back with Premier League leaders Manchester United to 12 points with 10 games. While Villa gets dragged into the 18th position with 24 points.
Lineup
Aston Villa: 22-Brad Guzan; 34-Matt Lowton, 32-Nathan Baker, 6-Ciaran Clark, 27-Joe Bannet; 26-Andreas Weimann (24-Simon Dawkins 84), 10-Charles N'Zogbia (14-Brett Holman 65), 16-Fabian Delph, 15-Ashley Westwood (8-Karim El Ahmadi 86), 11-Gabriel Agbonlahor; 20-Christian Benteke
Man City: 1-Joe Hart; 5-Pablo Zabaleta, 28-Kolo Toure, 33-Matija Nastasic, 22-Gael Clichy; 14-Javi Garcia, 17-Jack Rodwell (10-Edin Dzeko 25); 7-James Milner, 42-Yaya Toure, 21-David Silva (18-Gareth Barry 90); 32-Carlos Tevez (8-Samir Nasri 75).
City gained a golden opportunity to score goals. In the 37th minute, cooperation Tevez David Silva and Pablo Zabaleta forwarded to the bait. The right-back fired a left foot just hit the goalpost Villa. City finally broken the deadlock in the final minute of the first half. Starting from errors Ciaran Clark, Edin Dzeko ball then taken directly to attack quickly. Dzeko then provide feedback to Tevez. With Guzan outwit and Clark, Tevez easily struck the ball and make the score of the first half ended 1-0 to City.
In the second half, Villa and City are buying and selling mutual attacks. Initiated action shot from Matt Lowton in the 67th minute. Receiving feedback Gabriel Agbonlahor, Lowton off hard kick from outside the penalty box. But unfortunately, the ball sideways lesatan Lowton only slightly from goalkeeper Joe Hart.
Five minutes later, the City is actually capable of scoring goals. Yaya Toure kick successfully countered Guzan, but throwing the ball to Dzeko struck nets thrilling Villa. The goal was disallowed because the judge apparently Dzeko had previously been in an offside position.
Until the game ended, the City still won 1-0. The victory cut the distance City is back with Premier League leaders Manchester United to 12 points with 10 games. While Villa gets dragged into the 18th position with 24 points.
Lineup
Aston Villa: 22-Brad Guzan; 34-Matt Lowton, 32-Nathan Baker, 6-Ciaran Clark, 27-Joe Bannet; 26-Andreas Weimann (24-Simon Dawkins 84), 10-Charles N'Zogbia (14-Brett Holman 65), 16-Fabian Delph, 15-Ashley Westwood (8-Karim El Ahmadi 86), 11-Gabriel Agbonlahor; 20-Christian Benteke
Man City: 1-Joe Hart; 5-Pablo Zabaleta, 28-Kolo Toure, 33-Matija Nastasic, 22-Gael Clichy; 14-Javi Garcia, 17-Jack Rodwell (10-Edin Dzeko 25); 7-James Milner, 42-Yaya Toure, 21-David Silva (18-Gareth Barry 90); 32-Carlos Tevez (8-Samir Nasri 75).
