UCL: Peter Olayinka's Red Star handed respectable defeat by Hamilton-led Man City kiddies
English champions Manchester City have completed the UEFA Champions League with a perfect record following a thrilling victory against Red Star.
City defeated Peter Olayinka and his Crvena Zvezda 3-2, with the City Academy boys led by debutant Micah Hamilton and Oscar Bobb taking the spotlight.
City boys shine bright
In a thrilling clash, a much-changed Manchester City side ensured Pep Guardiola maintained his 100% record in the competition.
Guardiola started three academy graduates, with two more coming on as substitutes in the entertaining clash.
Two of the players, Hamilton and Bobb gave City a beautiful start when they netted in either half to give the defending champions a 2-0 lead.
In-Boom Hwang pulled one back in the 76th minute but City restored the two-goal lead when Hamilton won a penalty, which was converted by Kalvin Philips to make it 3-1.
Red Stars pulled another goal back when Boom turned provider for Alexsandar Katai to make it 3-2 and a respectable defeat for the home side.
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