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Gabriel Jesus scored a hat trick, including two penalties, as Manchester City advanced to the knockout stages of the Champions League after defeating Ukrainian Shakhtar Donetsk 6-0 at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.
The Germans are third on three, while Shakhtar is in second place tied with Hoffenheim (2-2).
The city will reserve its place in the next round with a victory or draw in Lyon on November 27.
"Unfortunately, we are not qualified, but we are so close and we will try to maintain this level. It may help to keep us focused, "said Pep Guardiola, city manager.
The Spanish team are eliminating their opponents for the moment and have scored 19 goals in their last four home matches, all competitions
Even after Argentine striker Sergio Aguero stayed on the bench and injured playmaker Kevin de Bruyne, they were just too strong for Shakhtar.
Riyadh Mahrez created the match against Opening in the 13th minute, playing with Shakhtar's defense before his low ball Skipper David Silva scored the goal
Guardiola's men, who defeated Southampton 6-1 on Sunday in the Premier League, doubled their advantage in the 24th minute as a result of a fun penalty, visitors shaking their heads in disbelief
Raheem Sterling broke into the penalty area and went down without contact or challenge, after breaking foot in the ground, trying to take off a flea. Hungarian referee Viktor Kbadai would not have seen the incident well as he granted the free-kick and the Brazilian split from his home.
The two directors said after the match that the referee had been deceived and that the director of Shakhtar, Paulo Fonseca, laughed in his words. the decision is "ridiculous".
Sterling says he's apologized to the official, but though he may be embarrbaded to watch this broadcast on television, he will be very happy with what was to follow .
A brilliant third after leaving two Shakhtar defenders standing as he came out of midfield and beat Andriy Pyatov with a superb shot in the corner.
Jesus added the fourth goal in the 72nd minute, again from the penalty spot, after Taras Stepanenko fell to the ground. David Silva in the area before Mahrez finishes a well-worked counter-attack six minutes from the end.
Mahrez then installs Jesus for his hat trick, a perfect deep pbad allowing the Brazilian to quench his thirst. see a smart chip on Pyatov and in the goal.
(Report by Simon Evans, edited by Toby Davis)
First published: Nov. 08, 2018 08:16 IST
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