Newcastle Utd Vs Man City, EFL Cup SF: Cherki, Semenyo Hand MCFC Advantage Going Into 2nd Leg - In Pics
Manchester City asserted control in the first leg of the semi-final, building a two-goal advantage over Newcastle United ahead of the 2nd leg of the semi-final. The contest was evenly balanced until half-time, but City stepped up the tempo after the break, with Antoine Semenyo opening the scoring in the 53rd minute. Deep into stoppage time, Rayan Cherki capped the performance with a fine strike to make it 2–0. Manchester City now head into the second leg holding a commanding lead that could prove crucial in their push for a place in the final.
Manchester City's Rayan Cherki, left, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English League Cup semifinal first leg soccer match between Newcastle and Manchester City in Newcastle, England. Photo: AP/Dave Thompson
Manchester City's Abdukodir Khusanov, left, jumps for the ball with Newcastle's Nick Woltemade during the English League Cup semifinal first leg soccer match between Newcastle and Manchester City in Newcastle, England. Photo: AP/Dave Thompson
Manchester City's Erling Haaland, left, is challenged by Newcastle's Sandro Tonali during the English League Cup semifinal first leg soccer match between Newcastle and Manchester City in Newcastle, England. Photo: AP/Dave Thompson
Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo, left, celebrates a goal that was later disallowed by a VAR decision during the English League Cup semifinal first leg soccer match between Newcastle and Manchester City in Newcastle, England. Photo: AP/Dave Thompson
Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo, right, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English League Cup semifinal first leg soccer match between Newcastle and Manchester City in Newcastle, England. Photo: AP/Dave Thompson
Manchester City's Phil Foden, right, is challenged by Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes during the English League Cup semifinal first leg soccer match between Newcastle and Manchester City in Newcastle, England. Photo: AP/Dave Thompson
Newcastle's Jacob Ramsey, foreground, is challenged by Manchester City's Jeremy Doku during the English League Cup semifinal first leg soccer match between Newcastle and Manchester City in Newcastle, England. Photo: AP/Dave Thompson
Newcastle's Malick Thiaw, left, fights for the ball with Manchester City's Erling Haaland during the English League Cup semifinal first leg soccer match between Newcastle and Manchester City in Newcastle, England. Photo: AP/Dave Thompson
Manchester City's goalkeeper James Trafford clears the ball during the English League Cup semifinal first leg soccer match between Newcastle and Manchester City in Newcastle, England. Photo: AP/Dave Thompson
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