Goals between Southampton and Manchester City defined the first FA Cup finalist
Manchester City secured their qualification for their fourth consecutive FA Cup final after defeating Southampton FC 2-1 in a match that seemed lost until the final minutes. The great protagonist was Spaniard Nico González, who, starting due to Rodri Hernández's absence, scored a spectacular goal from outside the area that decided the match.
TL;DR
- Manchester City defeated Southampton FC 2-1 to reach their fourth consecutive FA Cup final.
- Nico González was the standout player, scoring two goals, including the match-winner.
- Southampton took the lead in the 79th minute, but City equalized three minutes later and scored the winner in the 83rd minute.
- Manchester City is the first team in FA Cup history to reach four consecutive finals.
- City will face the winner of the Chelsea FC vs. Leeds United match in the final.