Semenyo's Backheel Seals City’s FA Cup Win Over Chelsea
Semenyo's Backheel Seals City’s FA Cup Win Over Chelsea
Antoine Semenyo's deft backheel helps Manchester City edge Chelsea 1-0 to seal the FA Cup, completing a domestic cup double at Wembley.
Manchester City edged Chelsea 1-0 to lift the FA Cup, finishing the season with a domestic cup double after their March League Cup triumph. Antoine Semenyo produced a moment of magic in the 72nd minute, turning and back-heeling home from an Erling Haaland cross to seal the win at Wembley.
The match had a cautious opening, with few clear chances, but City found a spark in Semenyo's improvised finish. Chelsea pushed late in search of an equaliser, and Rayan Cherki forced a sharp save from Robert Sanchez, while team-mate Matheus Nunes struck the post as the clock ran down.
Today’s result marks City’s eighth FA Cup and adds another trophy to Pep Guardiola's record as they complete the domestic cup double for the season, following their earlier League Cup success. The win keeps City’s season on a high note and cements their status as one of England’s most successful teams in knockout football.
