Carlos Tévez had been particularly active at the onset of the match at Eastlands, but it took some magic from Yaya Touré and a poor decision from Zat Knight to give Manchester City a fourth minute lead over Bolton. With their captain’s finish from 17 yards out, being an oncoming Jussi Jaaskelainen after being put behind a high Bolton line, City was up -0 on the Trotters.
Manchester City Vs. Bolton Wanderers: Carlos Tevez Puts Citizens Up In 4th Minute
The decisive aspect of the play happened moments before, when Touré, carrying the ball into Bolton’s half, alluded central defender Zat Knight, who had come out of the Trotter line but could not slow Touré. A move to the left was enough to get around Knight and leave Gary Cahill isolated in the Bolton defense. With Bolton’s line high - 35-40 yards from goal - Carlos Tévez had plenty of room to turn a diagonal run upfield when Touré‘s ball left his feet.
From there, Tévez need only beat the `keeper. With a rolling right-footed shot, Tévez slid the ball inside the far post from17 yards, easily evading Jaaskelainen to take advantage of Knight’s error, giving City a lead.
Now in the tenth minute, City continues to attack, showing more ambition that is usually associated with them. Now in the 10th minute, the Citizens are easily holding their 1-0 lead.
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