Carlos Tevez was the star in the Manchester derby yesterday morning

Carlos Tevez was the star in the Manchester derby yesterday morning (20 / 1). Argentine striker was bought up two goals while Manchester City take a 2-1 win over Manchester United in the Carling Cup first leg at the City of Manchester Stadium.

With the result, the City only needed a draw in the second leg at Old Trafford next Wednesday (27 / 1). Manchester derby winner will meet one of Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers are fighting on the second leg early this morning (21 / 1).

Villa had the upper hand after a humiliating 1-0 Blackburn in the first leg at Ewood Park. Carling Cup Final will dihelat at Wembley Stadium, London, 28 February.

Tevez scored the first goal via the penalty spot on 42 minutes. Prizes awarded to the City penalty after United defender Rafael Da Silva dropped City striker Craig Bellamy in the box forbidden. Goal is the score after the United leading 1-1 through goals Ryan Giggs in the 17th minute.

The winning goal Citizens-nicknamed City-created in the 65th minute. Through feedback Vincent Kompany, Tevez's goal to break again Edwin van der Sar.

"Events today (yesterday, Red) is very special for me. Feeling tired before the fight paid off with these two goals," Tevez said, as reported by the Daily Telegraph.

"Goal-a goal that I dedicate to the City fans," added the player who collected 17 goals in 25 appearances with the City. Action Tevez reap praise. "The main topics before action is only about Carlos (Tevez) and he proved it with a great performance in the field," said Gareth Barry, midfielder survive City, as reported by the BBC.

City coach Roberto Mancini excited Tevez two goals to ease their path through to the Carling Cup final. Mancini rate is now a chance to escape City 51 percent. "These results are not a big advantage, but still profit. Moreover, in 20 minutes early, we pressed against," said the former Inter Milan coach told The Times.

According to Mancini, United have made a mistake by releasing the player nicknamed Carlitos. "I love Carlos (Tevez). As a former Manchester United player, he did the right thing," said coach who recorded five wins and one defeat in the City's.

From camp United, coach Sir Alex Ferguson was not too anxious to respond the first leg result. Coach is familiarly called was optimistic Fergie-nicknamed the Red Devil United-will turn things around at Old Trafford.

"We played well and mendominsi game. Mistake we just happened in the last five minutes before half-time so that the opponent can balance the position. Support fans at Old Trafford made us be fine in the second meeting," explained Fergie told Sky Sports.

Carling Cup is not the main aim United. Status as defending champion Red Devils are not too sad if it fails to defend it. They prefer to hunt achievement in the Premier League and Champions League.

The condition is different from the City. Carling Cup trophy will pursue an all-out performance as the antidote to dry the Citizens in the last 34 years. Incidentally, the latest trophy on the shelf City is the 1976 edition of the League Cup