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Sunday, March 10, 2013

FOOTBALL : Chelsea draw at Man United - Man City wait in the semis.

FA Cup Holders Chelsea, produced a solid second half performance when they came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.

The hosts took a fifth-minute lead through Javier Hernandez and soon doubled it with a Wayne Rooney free kick in the 11th minute.

But Chelsea pulled a goal back on 59 minutes through substitute Eden Hazard before Ramires levelled nine minutes later.

The day's other quarter-final will also be replayed after Championship (second division) Millwall and Blackburn Rovers played out a 0-0 draw.

Manchester City and Wigan Athletic booked their places in the semi-finals on Saturday.

The draw for the semi-finals was also made with Manchester City to face the winners of the Chelsea / Manchester United tie, and Wigan Athletic to play either Millwall or Blackburn Rovers.

Both semi-finals will be held at Wembley Stadium.

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