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Manchester City pull off comeback win against Southampton to reach FA Cup final
What a barnstorming finish to this FA Cup semi-final, which featured three goals in eight minutes and ended with Nico González as the hero who swept Manchester City to a historic fourth consecutive final.
TL;DR
- Nico González scored the winning goal in the 87th minute to send Manchester City to the FA Cup final.
- The match saw three goals scored in the final eight minutes.
- Southampton took a 1-0 lead in the 79th minute with a goal from Finn Azaz.
- Jérémy Doku equalized for Manchester City shortly after, with the goal deflecting off James Bree.
- Nico González's winning goal was a 30-yard shot.
- Southampton manager Eckert expressed disappointment but pride, and is now focused on their Championship promotion push.
- Manchester City made significant changes to their lineup from their previous match.
- Southampton employed a defensive strategy that frustrated City for much of the game.
- Manchester City will face either Chelsea or Leeds in the FA Cup final.