Man City vs Chelsea FA Cup Semi-Final: Bernardo Silva's Goal Secures Victory
Live Result and Reaction
Final Score: Manchester City 1-0 Chelsea
Manchester City have booked their place in the final of the FA Cup after a thrilling 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Bernardo Silva netted the game's only goal in the second half, sending Pep Guardiola's side through to their second consecutive final in the competition.
The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams having their chances in front of goal. Chelsea thought they had taken the lead through Raheem Sterling, but his effort was ruled out for offside. City goalkeeper Ederson produced a string of fine saves to keep Chelsea at bay, including a crucial stop from Mason Mount late in the game.
Silva's goal came in the 55th minute, when he tapped in from close range after Chelsea failed to clear a rebound from Rodri's shot. The Portuguese midfielder's strike was enough to secure the victory for City, who will now face Arsenal in the final on May 6.
"It was a tough game," Guardiola said after the match. "Chelsea are a great team, and they gave us a lot of problems. But we defended well and took our chances when they came." "I'm delighted for the players and the fans," he added. "We've worked hard all season, and we're one step closer to winning another trophy." Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was left to rue his team's missed opportunities. "We had our moments today, but we didn't take them," he said. "Manchester City are a top team, and they punished us for our mistakes." "We'll learn from this and come back stronger next season," he added.
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