FA Cup Semifinal: Manchester City and Chelsea Battle to a Thrilling 4-4 Draw
Match Ends in High-Scoring Affair
Chelsea 4 - Manchester City 4 (90+11 min)
In a pulsating FA Cup semifinal at Wembley Stadium, holders Manchester City and Chelsea played out a memorable 4-4 draw, setting up a tantalizing replay. The match kicked off at 16:15 GMT and ended in a dramatic finish with both teams showing resilience and attacking prowess.
City took an early lead through Riyad Mahrez, but Chelsea responded with goals from Hakim Ziyech and Mason Mount. Jack Grealish equalized for City, only for Timo Werner to restore Chelsea's advantage. Erling Haaland and Phil Foden then put City back in control, but Hakim Ziyech's late equalizer forced the match into extra time.
Extra time brought more drama, with Kalidou Koulibaly putting Chelsea ahead once more. However, Riyad Mahrez's second goal of the match sent the game to a penalty shootout. Ultimately, both teams failed to convert their spot-kicks, resulting in a thrilling draw and the need for a replay to determine who will advance to the final.
The result is a blow to City's hopes of retaining the trophy, while Chelsea will be buoyed by their performance and the opportunity to claim silverware this season. The replay will take place at a later date, with the winner facing Arsenal or Brighton & Hove Albion in the final.
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