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With thoughts and minds already turning to next season, this seems an opportune moment to review Citys UEFA Cup campaign, which took in a vast array of countries, ranging from Cyprus and the Faroe Islands to Spain and France. It was a competition that provided many highs for the City faithful and there were some unforgettable experiences along the way. So sit back, relax and (try to) enjoy my complete UEFA Cup review.EB/StreymurA truly memorable start to Citys UEFA Cup campaign commencedinthe Faroe Islands against part-timers EB Streymur, in a match which began even before our pre-season had started. With City fans having major difficulties in acce sing the [url=https://www.torontobluejaysshop.com/toronto-blue-jays/devon-travis-jersey]Devon Travis Jersey[/url] stadium, the atmosphere was non-existent, but the Blues produced an efficient performance, with goals from Didi Hamann and Martin Petrov securing a 2-0 advantage.The second leg of this tie took place at Barnsleys Oakwell ground, with the City of Manchester Stadium being used by (Valeri) Bonjovi. Despite the occasional moment of panic, City advanced comfortably to the second round thanks to another goal from Petrov and one from Darius Va sell. The journey had begun!#13; Hamanns shoulder clearly appeals to Stephen IrelandFC MidtjyllandWith confidence high, City moved on to face Danish side FC Midtjylland and they were nearly on the end of a monumental shock. Nobody gave the visitors any hope of an upsetwhen they came to Eastlands, but a Richard Dunne mistake handed Danny Olsen an opportunity to give the Danes a 1-0 lead. and that is how it stayed, despite Petrov and Danny Sturridge hitting the woodwork.The Blues still fancied their chances as they headed to the SAS Arena, but they came within one minute of departing the competition. Ince sant pre sure all night for City had failed to break the deadlock,but ininjury time, Michael Ball swung over a cro s that Welsh striker Ched Evans managed to flick on. The ball was travelling wide, but the Gods must have been favouring City at that point, as the ball took a deflection off Danny Califf and settled in the back of the net. Half an hour of extra time failed [url=https://www.torontobluejaysshop.com/t-shirts]Toronto Blue Jays T-Shirts[/url] to provide anything, so it was a penalty shootout which would decide which side progre sed. The score was 2-2 in the shootout when Michael Johnson stepped forward and saw his effort saved. Maybe it wouldnt be our day after all. But Joe Hart produced a couple of sensational stops and Vedran Corluka slotted home to send the Blues through and the City faithful ecstatic.Hart and Corluka celebrate, whilst in the background, Shay Given tries his hand at refereeingAC OmoniaAfter the nerve-jangling affair of the previous round, City moved on to face Cyprus champions AC Omonia. The first leg was away and the Blues started slowly as Klodian Duro gave the Cypriots the lead with a spectacular finish. City then sprang into action and drew themselves level thanks to summer signing Jo, before the Brazilian striker netted again to give the visitors a 2-1 advantage heading into the second leg.A profe sional performance from the Blues secured their place in the following round after goals from Elano and Shaun Wright-Phillips handed then a 4-1 lead. A late consolation from Rasheed Alabi failed to take the glo s off the win and City were looking good as they moved into the group stage.The City support in [url=https://www.torontobluejaysshop.com/toronto-blue-jays/jose-bautista-jersey]Jose Bautista Jersey[/url] Cyprus was as superb as everFC TwenteCitys first match in the group stage was a home tie against Steve McClarens FC Twente side. In a thoroughly entertaining and enjoyable encounter, City ran out 3-2 winners, with a memorable strike from Robinho providing an unforgettable moment. Shaun Wright-Phillips scored early before the visitors equalised through Eljero Elia. Two quickfire goals for the Blues from Robinho and Benjani Mrawurawi handed City the lead, but Rob Wielaert made sure it was an exciting finish as he drewFC Twente back into the tie. City just about held on, and recorded their first three points of the group campaign.Benjani and Robinho celebrate together after helping City to victorySchalkeBanished to Germany to face an in-form FC Schalke side for the second part of the group section, City produced what was arguably their best performance and result of the season. A goal after half an hour from Benjani, his second in consecutive European matches, and another one later on from Stephen Ireland saw City record a highly impre sive2-0 victory, and one which sent a me sage to the other sides still left in the competition. With 60,000 pa sionate Germans wildly cheering on their team, City were ruthle s in their win, controlling the game from the outset. It meant that the Blueshad gained six points out of six in their two matches so far, and moved onto to future fixtures with confidence. The full report is here.Goalscorer Ireland battles with Kevin Kuranyi for the ballParis Saint GermainAfter the excitement of the previous two European matches, much was expected from City in this encounter, but they failed to reproduce anything similar to the displays against FC Twente and Schalke. Instead, this fixture, played in front of a paltry crowd, was about as boring as humanely po sible and made the prospect of watching paint dry very appealing. A goalle s draw [url=https://www.torontobluejaysshop.com/toronto-blue-jays/marco-estrada-jersey]Marco Estrada Jersey[/url] wasnt exactly uplifting, but it did continue Citys unbeaten run so far.Looks appealing Racing SantanderAlong with the second leg of the Hamburg tie, this was my personal highlight of our European campaign, as it signalled my first ever away match in a country other than England.With about 900 fellow die-hard supporters, Manchester Airport at 5.00am in the morning was a sight to behold and the day lived upto all expectations. Its just a shame about the final result! Producing their worst performance upto date, City were beaten heavily, losing 3-1 to Racing Santander, with only a last-minute consolation from Felipe Caicedo, his first for the club, providing any highlight. The full review can be found here. Following this result, City progre sed to the knockout stage of the competition, where they faced Danish side FC Copenhagen.Kaspar Schmeichel is clearly petrified by Micah Richardss gazeFC CopenhagenAfter advancing with relative ease through the previous rounds, City came up against FC Copenhagen in the first part of the knockout stage of the UEFA Cup. The first of the two [url=https://www.torontobluejaysshop.com/custom]Toronto Blue Jays Custom Jersey[/url] legs, held at the Parken Stadium, culminated in an exciting 2-2 draw, with the hosts grabbing a last-minute equaliser courtesy of a Martin Vingaard header. City opened the scoring thanks to a blooper of gigantic proportions after Copenhagens goalkeeper somehow managed to let Nedum Onuohas shot squirm beneath his legs. A header from Ailton Almedia from a corner brought the Danes back level, before Stephen Ireland put City ahead once again from the edge of the area. Victory looked a sured,
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