Balotelli enjoys eventful debut

Balotelli, whose 24 million pounds move from Inter Milan was completed last Friday, stroked home the only goal after 71 minutes in Romania to put City in the driving seat for next week's second leg.

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"He had a great debut. I am happy he scored. He's a good player," City coach Roberto Mancini was quoted as saying on the BBC website. He needs to improve of course and get to know everybody. It was the first time he had played with the team."

Toure, who was impressive on his debut in the 0-0 draw at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, was instrumental in Balotelli's goal when he linked well with Emmanuel Adebayor.

"We do not think it is serious. It was probably just a kick, it is not a problem," Mancini said.