Premier League holders mount comeback to book place in FA Cup semi-finals

Manchester City came from the back to secure 2-1 victory over Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarter-finals at the VITALITy Stadium.

Winning means that the Premier League champion in the semi -finals in the seventh season in a row.

The match started on the southern coast early pressure from City, who got a penalty kick in the twelfth minute when the Bernardo Silva cross hit Tyler Adams’s arm of Bournemouth.

However, the weak stain kick was rescued at Erling Haland comfortably by Kepa Arrizabalaga, while maintaining the level level. Halland and then waste another golden opportunity after just minutes, and raise a shining effort on the crossbar when the goal is.

Bournemouth fully benefited from the city’s early waste and took the initiative in the 21st minute. Ryan Christie David Brooks allowed a delightful cross to the distant position.

Justin Clevertrt helped the goal, and Ivanelson was on hand to apply the final touch to the line, giving cherries 1-0 feature.

Pep Guardiola responded by conducting a major replacement in the first half, and brought Niko Orili 18 -year -old to Abdul Khusanov.

This step was almost immediately pushed, as Orie had an effect a four -minute effect in the second half. He exploded forward from the left back, handing a completely lists a cross to the back post, where Halland finally found his mark, as he benefited from the near term to the 1-1 level.

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The city continued to control possession, with Jack Grilliche from the bench to add an additional dynamic to their attack.

In the 63rd minute, another alternative was proven in a decisive city. O’reillly participated again, linking it to the age of Marmoush, whose low strike fell under Kiba and to the network to complete the city’s transformation.

Bournemouth goalkeeper will be disappointed for not maintaining the effort, but City has benefited from her pressure in a major moment with Halland’s lame.

The hosts tried to respond, and introduce new legs in search of the equalizer. Adam Smith, Alex Scott and Daniel Gibson were presented in the final stages, but they struggled to create clear opportunities.

Justin Kluivet and Louis Cook picked yellow cards with frustration growth for hosts.

Grilliche placed almost the game in the 82nd minute when the complex dodge led to the chance of Ilkai Gundogan, who saw his shot hit a base of the position. City continued to control possession, which frustrated Bournemouth as they struggled to win the ball in the final minutes.

Despite six minutes of extra time, Bournemouth failed to get a last chance, and City saw the match to secure her place in the semi -finals.

City will now look forward to playing Nottingham Forest at the Wembley Stadium, while Bournemouth can be proud of its vibrant performance despite my best. Ultimately, the superior quality in City was what earned them in the last four of the FA Cup again.