2010-03-08

FA Cup Semifinal Draw

Aston Villa came from behind to beat Premiership side, Reading 2-4 in FA Cup quarterfinals at Madejski Stadium on Sunday.


Shane Long gave the hosts a lead in 25 minutes after he made a fabulous header before he netted the second in 42 minutes to make it 2-0 in favour of the hosts.

The visitors opened their scoring sheet in 47th minute by Ashley Young before Carew hit hat-trick to make it 2-4.

John Terry and Frank Lampard were in-charge as Chelsea beat Stoke City 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
2008 Cup winners, Porstmouth won 2-0 at Fratton Park on Saturday and was the first team to reach into the semis and now they await the winners of the Tottenham v Fulham replay after they played out a 0-0 draw at Craven Cottage.

So , Aston Villa v Chelsea and Tottenham/Fulham v Portsmouth.

According FA official site, matches will take place over the weekend 10-11 April 2010 and winning clubs will pocket £900,000 each from The FA prize fund while losers will collect £450,000.

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