Chelsea 4-4 Manchester City: An Epic Eight-Goal Thriller!
Haaland, Akanji, Rodri Goals Fire City Past Chelsea in FA Cup Semis
In a pulsating FA Cup semi-final clash, Chelsea and Manchester City played out a thrilling 4-4 draw, with the visitors ultimately prevailing 5-4 on penalties.
Erling Haaland gave City an early lead, but Mason Mount equalized for Chelsea just minutes later. Manuel Akanji restored City's advantage, but Timo Werner leveled once again before halftime.
After the break, Riyad Mahrez put City back in front, but Christian Pulisic equalized again for Chelsea. With the game seemingly destined for extra-time, Hakim Ziyech scored a stunning late goal to put Chelsea ahead for the first time.
However, Rodri came to City's rescue in the dying seconds, blasting home a stunning long-range strike to force extra-time.
In the shootout, City held their nerve to convert all five of their spot-kicks, while Chelsea missed two to hand Pep Guardiola's team a place in the final.
Highlights:
- Erling Haaland opened the scoring for Manchester City in the 5th minute.
- Mason Mount equalized for Chelsea in the 18th minute.
- Manuel Akanji restored City's lead in the 26th minute.
- Timo Werner equalized for Chelsea in the 45th minute.
- Riyad Mahrez put City back in front in the 56th minute.
- Christian Pulisic equalized again for Chelsea in the 69th minute.
- Hakim Ziyech gave Chelsea the lead for the first time in the 82nd minute.
- Rodri equalized for Manchester City in the 90th minute.
- Manchester City won 5-4 on penalties.
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