Hamburg 3 Manchester City 1: City crushed by Jol's men

09 April 2009 23:09
Mark Hughes saw his Manchester City side make a stunning start in the UEFA Cup quarter-final before imploding at the hands of Martin Jol's Hamburg at the Nordbank Arena.[LNB]Stephen Ireland's opener after only 35 seconds only prompted anonslaught from Hamburg, who will take a two-goal cushion into thereturn leg at Eastlands next week.[LNB]City's hopes of progress are hanging by a thread after anotherdismal away day despite a superb display by goalkeeper Shay Given.[LNB]Just eight points from a possible 48 have been taken on the road in the Premier League.[LNB]Yet they could not have wished for a better beginning to the game.Ireland started and finished the move, picking out Robinho with awonderful long ball.[LNB]The Brazilian cut inside and released the midfielder, who had continued his run.[LNB]Ireland showed little hesitation to drill a shot beyond goalkeeperFrank Rost for his 11th goal of the season to leave Hamburg stunned.[LNB] Quick out of the blocks: Ireland gives City an early lead[LNB] Bootboy Bellamy ready to clean up with latest club Manchester CityHATCHET MAN: City slicker Bellamy committed to the Eastlands cause ... until club number nine comes alongMANCHESTER CITY FC

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