Manchester City secured their place in the semi-finals of the FA Cup after defeating their visitors Newcastle United with a score of 2-0 on Saturday in the quarter-finals. The victory came thanks to a brace from Portuguese player Bernardo Silva in the 13th and 31st minutes. The Citizens dominated the match from the start, but danger only emerged after 13 minutes when Silva's shot deflected off a defender, changing its direction into the net.
Newcastle showed no desire to respond, allowing the home team to maintain control without any attempts from the Magpies. Foden then attempted a powerful shot, but it sailed over Dubravka’s goal. In a similar scenario, Silva once again penetrated the visitors' penalty area before unleashing a left-footed shot that hit the head of Botman, changing its course and deceiving the Newcastle goalkeeper, doubling City’s lead.
From Newcastle's first real opportunity, they nearly pulled one back when Isak prepared the ball with his head for an incoming shot, but Ortega's skill prevented it from finding the net. Ruben Dias advanced into Newcastle's box during a corner kick and headed the ball, which landed safely in Dubravka’s hands, bringing the first half to a close with Manchester City leading 2-0.
The second half began with a dangerous attempt from Manchester City as Doku penetrated the penalty area, directing a shot from the left side that Dubravka saved expertly. The pace of the game slowed thereafter, with neither team creating significant chances, prompting Newcastle's manager Eddie Howe to make four substitutions in hopes of boosting the attack.
However, this move did not have a positive impact on the field, and the calm remained without any change, while Pep Guardiola, City’s coach, substituted Oscar Bob for Doku. In the last 10 minutes, Newcastle began to push forward towards the home team’s penalty area, hoping to threaten Ortega's goal, but these attacks ended without any real danger in the final third.