Elano broke the deadlock three minutes after the break, set-up by Robinho, with a strike from the top of the area. Shaun Wright-Phillips doubled the score seven minutes later and City went confidently on cruise control. AC Omonia fought valiantly and drew one back as Rasheed Alabi scored with twelve minutes remaining.
After the match Mark Hughes commented:
"I felt it was important for the development of the team that we progressed into the group stages and we have done that. I think we can reach the latter stages so let's hope for a decent draw and see what we can do."
Man City returns to action as they face Liverpool on Sunday.
