Sunday, March 10, 2013

FA Cup Quarterfinals: Saturday, March 09



Everton 0-3 Wigan Athletic
It was a day to forget for David Moyes’ side as they were thrashed 3-0 by Wigan Athletic in front of their home fans. The Blues put in an insipid performance and didn't really look like recovering after they conceded 3 goals in as many minutes in the first half. Maynor Figueroa’s header followed by goals from Callum McMannaman and Jordi Gomez left the home fans at Goodison Park stunned as they saw their side being put to the sword by Roberto Martinez’s men. Marouane Fellaini, who has been one of the star performers for Moyes this season looked a forlorn figure and was jeered when he was subbed later in the game evincing a reaction from the Belgian who got into an altercation with some sections of the fans.

Manchester City 5-0 Barnsley
It was a 5-star performance, quite literally, from the English champions as they romped home in this mismatch of a semi-final against Championship side Barnsley. Carlos Tevez’s hat-trick set City on their way as their opponents were simply outclassed at the Etihad stadium. Tevez, fresh off being arrested for driving while being ineligible, continued his recent good run when he tapped in from close range to give City the lead on 10 minutes after David Silva’s shot rebounded off the post. The two were involved again for the second goal with Silva this time a willing provider as he set up Tevez for another simple finish. The Argentine then completed his hat-trick in the second half running on to a pass from Samir Nasri to finish beyond the keeper. He also added 2 assists as he repaid Kolarov and Silva for their assistance early in the game as they added City’s 4th and 5th goals of the evening. Barnsley who had reached the quarters felling some big names had no answer to the Sky Blues’ firepower as they were comfortably brushed aside.

SUNDAY’S FIXTURES
Milwall vs Blackburn Rovers
Manchester United vs Chelsea

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