Egypt international Omar Marmoush delivered an outstanding performance to help Manchester City secure qualification to the FA Cup semifinals after triumphing over AFC Bournemouth.
Marmoush, who joined the Citizens in the January transfer window made substitute appearances as his outfit cruised to a 2-1 away win over Bournemouth in the quarterfinals on Sunday.
The former Frankfurt star needed just two minutes to announce his presence in the much-anticipated clash, held at the Vitality Stadium.
Manchester City were handed an early scare after Brazil international Evanilson gave the Cherries the lead in the 21st-minute.
However, the visitors responded with an equalizer in the 49th-minute through Erling Haaland after he was set by Nico O’Reilly
In the 63rd minute, Nico O’Reilly set up Marmoush to fire home the winning goal for Manchester City, as the club reached their 20th semifinals in the FA Cup history and the 8th time under Guardiola.
Remarkably, since 2016, no coach has reached this stage more often than the Spaniard.
Manchester City will face Nottingham Forest in the semifinals of the Cup competition in England.
Since joining Manchester City, the 26-year-old forward has racked up five goals and provided and assist from 9 appearances.
