#UCL: City’s Evolution of Youngsters Secure Win Against Crvena

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Micah Hamilton of Manchester City celebrates scoring the opening goal with Rico Lewis of Manchester City and Oscar Bobb of Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League Group Stage match between Red Star Belgrade and Manchester City at the Red Star Stadium, Belgrade, Serbia. Wednesday 13th December 2023. (Photo by Isaac Parkin/Manchester City FC)

Micah Hamilton and Oscar Bobb, two young players, both scored outstanding goals as Manchester City defeated Crvena Zvezda 3-2 to earn a perfect record in Group G of the Champions League.

Kalvin Phillips of Manchester City celebrates after scoring a penalty to make it 1-3 in the UEFA Champions League Group Stage match between Red Star Belgrade and Manchester City at the Red Star Stadium, Belgrade, Serbia. Wednesday 13th December 2023. (Photo by Lexy Ilsley/Manchester City FC)

In his debut for the senior squad, Hamilton turned a defender in the penalty area after receiving a pass from Matheus Nunes and sent a tight angle shot over the goalkeeper’s head.

Oscar Bobb of Manchester City celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 0-2 in the UEFA Champions League Group Stage match between Red Star Belgrade and Manchester City at the Red Star Stadium, Belgrade, Serbia. Wednesday 13th December 2023. (Photo by Lexy Ilsley/Manchester City FC)

The second arrived shortly after the hour mark, as Bobb utilized Rico Lewis’s run as a decoy to steal the ball from the England international on the right wing. He then turned inside and slid a shot inside the far corner.

Micah Hamilton of Manchester City celebrates scoring the opening goal with Rico Lewis of Manchester City and Oscar Bobb of Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League Group Stage match between Red Star Belgrade and Manchester City at the Red Star Stadium, Belgrade, Serbia. Wednesday 13th December 2023. (Photo by Isaac Parkin/Manchester City FC)

With 14 minutes left, South Korean international Hwang In-beom performed a one-two with Osman Bukari and scored to give Crvena Zvezda the lead.

Micah Hamilton of Manchester City celebrates scoring the opening goal with Rico Lewis of Manchester City and Oscar Bobb of Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League Group Stage match between Red Star Belgrade and Manchester City at the Red Star Stadium, Belgrade, Serbia. Wednesday 13th December 2023. (Photo by Isaac Parkin/Manchester City FC)

After Nasser Djiga took down Hamilton in the area, Kalvin Phillips scored the penalty kick to seal the win and score his first goal for City.

Micah Hamilton of Manchester City celebrates scoring the opening goal with Rico Lewis of Manchester City and Oscar Bobb of Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League Group Stage match between Red Star Belgrade and Manchester City at the Red Star Stadium, Belgrade, Serbia. Wednesday 13th December 2023. (Photo by Isaac Parkin/Manchester City FC)

In injury time, Katai headed home Hwang’s corner unopposed, giving the hosts another goal, but City held on to win.

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