Manchester City 3 Sporting Lisbon 2 (agg 3-3): Mancini's men out despite comeback
Posted Friday, March 16, 2012 by
However, Fernandez got the break he wanted soon after with a stunning free-kick in the 33rd minute after a backtracking Balotelli clumsily bundled over former Liverpool defender Emiliano Insua.
Mancini appeared frustrated by Balotelli's actions - and exchanged words with his fellow Italian - but Fernandez took full advantage as he curled a fine shot around the wall which Hart could only palm in.
Cool customer: Mario Balotelli converts from 12 yards to level matters on the night
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