Man City Battle Saints in FA Cup Last-Four Clash

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.

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