West Ham – Manchester City. Promotion of hammers! Man City lost. Conclusion and relationship

Both teams only started playing in the 1/16 final of the English League Cup. Manchester City beat Wycombe 6: 1, West Ham United unexpectedly knocked out Manchester United. However, The Citizens players are the favorites in Wednesday’s game.

In the first half of the match, as expected, the spectators from Manchester were positive. But the first threatening shot was thrown by West Ham United. Mark Noble banged from outside the box in the 19th minute, Man City goalkeeper Zachary Stephen struggled but caught the ball.

A few minutes later the West Ham United goalkeeper proved himself. Alfonso Ariola instinctively deflected a threatening shot by Oleksandr Jinchenko. Manchester City had the best chance to score before the break. Nathan Ek flew in the air and hit his head, but sent the ball to the right.

After the break, even though guests often come forward, it is still dangerous under both goals. In the 53rd minute, Ilke Quentogen found the back of the net with a flat shot, but he was not accurate. There was a fierce struggle for victory until the last.

Closer to the last minute, West Ham United retreated defensively and only counted on quick counter-attacks. The players led to a penalty shootout, without losing a single goal.

In it, Manchester City player Phil Foden made a mistake in the first series. West Ham, without a single shot, advanced to the quarterfinals of the League Cup with the Hammers!

West Ham United – Manchester City 0-0 (0-0), penalty 5: 3