Jakarta –
There is no Manchester Derby in the semifinals Cup FOUR. Manchester City drawn against Sheffield United, meanwhile Manchester United against Brighton.
Man City became the first team to qualify. The Citizens party of six goals against second division team Burnley in the match at the Etihad, Saturday (18/3/2023).
Erling Haaland inspired Man City’s landslide victory by scoring a hat-trick. Julian Alvarez contributed two additional goals for the home side, and another from youngster Cole Palmer.
Sheffield United followed Man City’s qualification. Sheffield got rid of another second division team, Blackburn Rovers, with a score of 3-2 at Bramall Lane on Sunday (19/3/2023). The Blades came out victorious after comeback than twice missed.
Brighton won the third semifinal ticket after thrashing the fourth division team, Grimsby Town, with a score of 5-0 at the American Express Stadium. Denis Undav started Brighton’s goal feast after scoring in the first six minutes, then Evan Ferguson scored two additional goals. In the last 10 minutes, Solomon March and Kaoru Mitoma completed the victory for the Seagull.
Manchester United holds the ticket FA Cup semifinals final. MU advanced after beating nine Fulham players with a score of 3-1 at Old Trafford.
After conceding Alekandar Mitrovic’s goal early in the second half, the Red Devils benefited from two red cards received by Willian and Mitrovic. Bruno Fernandes led MU’s comeback after scoring two goals (one penalty), and another goal from loan player Marcel Sabitzer.
The draw for the FA Cup semifinal itself was held after the Brighton vs Grimsby match. The result was that Manchester City met Sheffield United, while Brighton played MU.
This draw also means that the ideal FA Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United is still possible. All semi-final matches will be held at Wembley Stadium, in about a month.
FA Cup Semi Final Drawing
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
Brighton vs Manchester United
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