It took them more than 45 minutes to find the key for the Urawa Reds lock but once it went in – and it was a tragic own goal – everyone knew how this one would end. That was the first of Manchester City’s three goals against the Japanese slot that provided Pep Guardiola’s side with a 3-0 landslide victory and the ticket for the Club World Cup showdown. On Friday, the Cityzens will face the Copa Libertadores winners, Fluminense, who defeated Al-Ahly in the other semi-final fixture.FULL-TIME | #ClubWC FINALISTS! 💪♦️ 0-3 ⚪️ #ManCity pic.twitter.com/2BBHu0pHE8— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 19, 2023 The stubborn Asian minnows managed to keep their goal safe for the vast part of the first half, preventing City’s offensive ideas with a low block almost sitting in its own area. Unfortunately for them, their centre-back Hoibraten made an accidental clearance in the first-half stoppage-time that ended in the back of their own net for a 1-0 lead for the favourites.🚨GOAL | Urawa Reds 0-2 Manchester City | KovacicFollow our partner page @ocontextsoccer pic.twitter.com/s10qRm7iTv— VAR Tático (@vartatico) December 19, 2023 That moment made all the difference, as the second half was as one-sided as it gets. After a perfect three-piece team effort, Kovacic doubled the lead, dashing into Urawa’s box from almost straight from the halfway line for a flawless, resolute finish.Finally, who other than Bernardo Silva wrapped up things with a bit of help from Urawa’s defenders, who deflected his shot and fooled their impeccable keeper.🚨GOAL | Urawa Reds 0-3 Manchester City | Bernardo SilvaFollow our partner page @ocontextsoccer pic.twitter.com/MzouzpSZ8l— VAR Tático (@vartatico) December 19, 2023 ##NAJAVA_MECA_7753559##
