Dynamo Kiev 1-3 Manchester City: Pellegrini's side take control of tie

Dynamo Kyiv

• V. Buyalskyy 58'

1

FT

3

Manchester City

• S. Agüero 15',
• David Silva 40',
• Y. Touré 90'

Feb 24, 2016 22:37:00

Goals from Sergio Aguero, David Silva and Yaya Toure gave the Chilean's charges a priceless victory in the first leg of their round of 16 clash at the Olimpic Stadium

Manchester City took control of their Champions League last-16 tie with Dynamo Kiev with a 3-1 victory in the first leg in Ukraine.

Sergio Aguero opened the scoring after a quarter of an hour at the Olimpic Stadium, rifling an excellent finish into the bottom corner of the net.

A superb team move saw Raheem Sterling set up David Silva for City's second 25 minutes later, with the Premier League side in cruise control by the time the first half drew to a close.

Vitaliy Buyalskyi pulled one back for the hosts after the break with the help of a Nicolas Otamendi deflection, though, as City were put under pressure for much of the second period.

But Yaya Toure struck late on to give the visitors a two-goal cushion ahead of the second leg at the Etihad Stadium next month.