FA Cup: Manchester City Reach Final After Beating Chelsea
Bernardo Silva's Late Goal Seals Victory
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London, England - Holders Manchester City have booked their place in the FA Cup final after a hard-fought 2-1 win over Chelsea in the semifinals at Wembley Stadium. The match was evenly contested, but Bernardo Silva's late goal proved to be the difference.
Chelsea started the match brightly and took the lead through Hakim Ziyech's strike in the 23rd minute. However, Manchester City equalized just before half-time thanks to a goal from Riyad Mahrez. The second half was a tense affair, with both teams creating chances but failing to find the winner.
Just when it seemed like the match was heading for extra time, Silva popped up with a dramatic winner in the 89th minute. The Portuguese midfielder's goal sent the Manchester City fans into raptures and secured their place in the final.
Manchester City will now face either Arsenal or Liverpool in the final, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 27. Chelsea will be disappointed to have lost the match, but they can still take solace in their strong performance.
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