Yaya: Goal was for Kolo

17 April 2011 09:30
Yaya Toure dedicated his FA Cup semi-final matchwinning goal to brother Kolo. The Manchester City midfielder beat Edwin van der Sar at the start of the second half to score the only goal against Manchester United, ending the Red Devils' treble bid and sending the Blues into their first final since 1981. And Toure immediately thought of Kolo, currently suspended pending a hearing into his failed drugs test, but who was present to watch City book a May 14 date with either Stoke or Bolton. "I am very sad for him at this moment in time," said the former Barcelona star. "He is a professional player and he wants to play. "People make mistakes sometimes. It is part of life. It is part of sport. Mentally, he is a strong guy. He is the most important person in my life. "Every time I speak with him he helps me. I dedicate this win to him and the fans."

Source: PA