Mancini: City Wins by Patience
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini claimed not easy to beat Reading, even though his opponent is a team pemuncak bottom of the standings. Taking place at the Etihad Stadium, The Citizens only able to record a 1-0 victory over Reading on Saturday (22/12/2012).
During normal running time, The Citizens unable scored a goal. They were eventually rescued by a late goal Gareth Barry in second-half injury time.
"How big is my desire to be a winner, I always have hope. Was a tough fight. We lost a lot of possession, but it is difficult when you are not scoring quickly," said Mancini told the BBC.
Mancini key to victory in the game is patience. "You have to be patient. If scoring a goal in the first half, it could change the game," he concluded.
The Italian manager dismissed suggestions that assesses Barry current offense scored in the game. Even so, "I was not surprised, as he did several times. But I do not agree if it is considered a violation," he said.
