City into quarter-finals after crippling Plymouth 3-1

City into quarter-finals after crippling Plymouth 3-1


Jakarta - Manchester City advanced to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup after beating Plymouth Argyle 3-1 in the fifth round of the competition at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester, early Sunday WIB.

Nico O'Rilley scored twice and Kevin De Bruyne once after Plymouth had taken a 1-0 lead through Maksym Talovierov, according to the FA Cup website.

City become the fifth team to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup after Aston Villa, Preston North End, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth.

City dominated the match with 74 per cent possession and 29 chances, nine of which were on target.

City immediately attacked but only created a real chance in the 28th minute when Ilkay Gundogan's shot hit the post.

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