City stroll to qualifying win

Petrov and Hamann on target as Hughes makes winning start

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City stroll to qualifying win

Hamann: Stunning second goal

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Manchester City made a winning start to the Mark Hughes era as they defeated EB/Streymur 2-0 in the first leg of their Uefa Cup qualifying tie.

City, who only made it into the competition through the Fair Play league, were quickly into their stride against the minnows from Faroe Islands.

Record signing Jo was handed a debut and looked lively in the first half as City opened up a commanding lead.

Martin Petrov opened the scoring after just nine minutes as Michael Johnson stepped over a Darius Vassell cross and the Bulgarian powerfully fired home.

Dietmar Hamann then netted a stunning second on 28 minutes as he sent a volley into the top corner with the outside of his foot.

City threatened again before the break but found it much harder at the start of the second half as EB/Streymur began to apply some pressure of their own.

However, Joe Hart was never seriously tested and City could have increased their advantage when substitute Ched Evans missed a good chance late on.

Hughes' men will now be confident of finishing the job at Oakwell later this month and advancing to the second qualifying round.

EB/StreymurTeam StatisticsManchester City
0Goals2
01st Half Goals2
3Shots on Target7
3Shots off Target16
1Blocked Shots3
4Corners9
15Fouls12
0Offsides2
0Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
59.2Passing Success84.1
18Tackles26
83.3Tackles Success76.9
30.8Possession69.2
38.2Territorial Advantage61.8