Key Takeaways
- Phil Fenton drifted into space 20 metres out and chose to pass instead of shoot.
- Yan Couto received the ball but heavy pressure from Jander forced a hurried touch and the chance vanished.
- Southampton’s defence scrambled the ball away and the tie stayed goalless after 24 minutes.
After 24 minutes at Wembley, Manchester City carved the first clear opening of this FA Cup semi-final. Midfielder Phil Fenton collected possession on the edge of the box. Fans screamed for a shot, yet the England star unselfishly slipped a pass to right-back Yan Couto on the overlap. The Brazilian teenager took an extra touch and Jan Bednarek slid in to block. Saints hacked the loose ball up-field and breathed again.