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Blackburn Rovers 0-1 Manchester City: Dzeko great-strike
Manchester City won an important victory when he visits the headquarters of Blackburn Rovers. Roberto Mancini's men won 1-0 thanks to Edin Dzeko single goal.
In the match at Ewood Park on Monday (25/04/2011) , the City had to fight hard wait on host resistance. Although a lot of chances, they failed to score a goal in the first half.
Dzeko who came on in the middle of the second half appeared as a hero. His first goal in the Premier League to make sure The Citizens home with full points.
This victory did not alter the position of City ranked fourth in the standings with 59 points from 33 matches. They are four points ahead of Tottenham Hotspur in the race for a ticket to the Champions League. Blackburn is ranked 16th with 35 points.
The game
City got the first chance in the third minute. Starting from the bait drop is released by Pablo Zabaleta from the right wing, the ball that led to the front of the Blackburn penalty box was controlled completely by Gareth Barry. David Silva came from the second line and grabbed the ball with a volley. The result? The ball still hit the crossbar.
Five minutes later, the experiments conducted Mario Balotelli has not produced results. His free-kick could have easily secured by Paul Robinson.
In the tenth minute, turn Aleksandar Kolarov who get a chance. However, long-distance kick is still thin on the ruler.
The home team back in the 31st minute. A free kick executed by David Dunn still be tamed by Joe Hart.
Nine minutes later, Blackburn almost winning. Exploiting cross Michel Salgado, Christopher Samba's header to the far post to make Hart's death step. Unfortunately for Samba, the ball is still a little wide.
Creation of the first half ended without goals. Blackburn 0, City 0.
City directly spread threats early in the second half. A mature David Silva bait perfectly capable headlong by Yaya Toure. Robinson appeared swiftly secure the net and brushed off the ball out of the field.
A few minutes later, Martin Olsson dangerous wicket City. Sontekannya forward header from Jason Roberts off the mark thin.
Opportunity acquired Silva in the 68th minute goal was also not fruitful. His left foot shot from outside the penalty box does not meet the target.
A minute later, Benjani Mwaruwari effort produces only goal kick. Long-distance kick wide on the side of the net Hart.
Roberto Mancini's strategy of pulling out of Adam Johnson and insert Edin Dzeko on 72 minutes sweet fruit. Bosnian striker had scored just three minutes after entry into the field.
Dzeko goal came from Gareth Barry bait to Silva in the penalty box. Silva was released a shot that hit the foot of Phil Jones. Dzeko not waste the wild ball which led to him and with one kick, goalkeeper Robinson broken.
In the remaining time, Blackburn tried to equalize. A Jones header two minutes before the dispersal still soar above the ruler.
Toure should bring City lead 2-0 at injury time,Toure seeks to exploit holes at the back for Blackburn! But he can't apply the finishing touch,
Olsson cracks an effort on target from the free-kick and Hart is forced into making a save low down to his right!
Team Line-up:
Blackburn Rovers: Robinson, Salgado, Samba, Phil Jones, Givet (Biram Diouf 85 '), Emerton, Dunn (Rochina 63'), Jermaine Jones, Olsson, Mwaruwari (Kalinic 71 '), Roberts
Manchester City: Hart, Zabaleta, Kompany, Lescott, Kolarov, De Jong, Barry, Adam Johnson (Dzeko 72 '), Yaya Toure, Silva (Boyata 90'), Balotelli (Vieira 84 ')
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