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Sanchez brace helps Arsenal beat Reading 2-1 to reach FA Cup final

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ANI London

Defending champions Arsenal reached a record 19th FA Cup final on Saturday night with a 2-1 win over Reading in extra-time, thanks to double strikes from Alexis Sanchez.

Sanchez put the Premier League side ahead in the 39th minute with a close-range finish from Mesut Ozil's pass before Gareth McCleary levelled the score for Reading shortly after the break.

The Chilean added a second as his stunning effort went past keeper Adam Federici in extra-time, which eventually proved to be the decisive goal.

Arsenal, who are bidding to secure a record 12th FA Cup, will square off either against Aston Villa or Liverpool in the final.

 

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First Published: Apr 19 2015 | 4:39 AM IST

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