This Balotelli Ferdinand fight took place right after the FA Cup semifinal between Manchester United and Man City, which the latter edged 1-0, thanks to a solitary Yaya Toure goal.
Both Mario Balotelli and Rio Ferdinand are known for their fragile tempers and it is no wonder that the two got involved in a fight. Ferdinand was on the verge of grabbing Balotelli’s shirt, but the Balotelli vs Ferdinand fight was broken up by Man City manager Roberto Mancini and his assistant David Platt.
Man City vs Manchester United 2011
FA Cup 2011 Semifinal- Wembley, London- 16/4/11- 17.15 UK kick off
Final score:- Man City vs Manchester United 1-0 ( Yaya Toure 52′)
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Manchester City progress to their first FA Cup final in thirty years as Yaya Toure capitalises on an error from Michael Carrick early in the second half to give them victory. There was also a Paul Scholes red card in what might possibly have been the legendary medio’s last involvement in a derby between the two clubs.
This Yaya Toure goal vs Manchester United allowed Manchester City to take the lead against their great neighbours in the semifinals of the FA Cup 2011. The Toure goal vs Man Utd came seven minutes into the second half and was a vital turning point in the game after United had dominated the first half. The goal scored by Y.Toure v Man United was also the winner of the semi final, allowing Man City to progress to the finals at the expense of their rivals.
Man City vs Man United- April 16, 2011- 16/4/11.
A Michael Carrick mistake was responsible for the Yaya Toure goal against Man United, with the midfielder sloppily losing possession to Toure, who then used his pace and power to evade Nemanja Vidic and finish well.