Manchester City Stun Southampton With Late Comeback To Reach FA Cup Final
Sports Updated: 25 April 2026 21:37 EAT
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Manchester City booked their place in the FA Cup final after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Southampton in a tense semi-final encounter.
The match, played at Wembley, saw City dominate long spells of possession, but they initially struggled to break down a disciplined Southampton defensive setup.
Southampton approached the game with strong organisation and intensity, frustrating the Premier League champions for extended periods in the first half.
Despite City controlling territory and creating chances, the opening half ended goalless as both sides displayed defensive resilience.
The breakthrough came in the second half when Southampton took a surprise lead through Finn Azaz, who finished clinically after a well-constructed attacking move.
City responded with urgency and increased attacking pressure, pinning Southampton deeper into their own half in search of an equaliser.
The leveller arrived shortly after when Jeremy Doku found the back of the net, restoring parity and shifting momentum back towards City.
As the match entered its final stages, both teams pushed forward in a tense and open finish, with chances at both ends.
Manchester City eventually completed the turnaround when Nico González scored a decisive late goal, sealing a 2-1 comeback victory.
The result sends City into another FA Cup final as they continue their pursuit of silverware, while Southampton exit the competition after a spirited and impressive run.
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