“Manchester City” qualified for the FA Cup final for the 2025-2026 season, after defeating “Southampton” with a score of 2-1 in the semi-final match that brought together the two teams on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Wembley Stadium.
The first half and most of the second half were characterized by slow performance, but the last ten minutes witnessed an awakening from both teams and a surprise goal for Southampton. However, City players Jeremy Doku and Nico Gonzalez were able to score two goals in the last eight minutes to seal their team’s qualification.
Coach Pep Guardiola’s team imposed control over the course of play at the beginning of the match, but was unable to reach goalkeeper Daniel Peretz. The second period witnessed a slight improvement in the performance of the two teams.
Finn Isaac Azaz surprised City’s defense by scoring a wonderful goal in the 80th minute, after a quick counterattack that resulted in a goal with a powerful shot that hit James Trafford’s net.
Manchester City found itself in a very difficult situation and its hopes of reaching the final were threatened, but substitute Jeremy Doku was able to quickly put things back on track.
After continuous offensive pressure, Jeremy Doku was able to score the equalizing goal in the 83rd minute after the ball hit the defense and entered the net.
City continued its pressure and the other substitute, Nico Gonzalez, was able to score the fatal winning goal in the 87th minute with a powerful shot from outside the penalty area that landed in the net, making the score 2-1.
“Southampton” was unable to return to the match during the remaining minutes, so City secured a ticket to the FA Cup final, which will also be held at Wembley Stadium.
