FA Cup final: Semenyo backheel puts City ahead

Semenyo magic puts City on the brink

Antoine Semenyo scored a stunning backheel goal in the 72nd minute to give City a 1–0 lead over Chelsea in the FA Cup final. The goal, described as "wonderschone" and "héérlijk" by Dutch outlets, has City 18 minutes plus stoppage time away from lifting the trophy (2) (3). Rodri and Erling Haaland both started as expected in what is the biggest match of your season (6). A second domestic cup sits within reach, adding to the League Cup already secured this campaign (5) (6).

City women claim WSL crown

Manchester City Women are WSL champions after a 2–0 win at West Ham. Khadija Shaw scored both goals to seal the title (4). That makes it a league championship for the women's side, with the men now chasing FA Cup glory on the same day.

Fan-reaktioner

City supporters are buzzing over Semenyo's audacious finish, with the backheel instantly going viral across Reddit. The r/MCFC thread is pure celebration, while neutrals on r/soccer can't stop replaying the technique. Chelsea fans, meanwhile, are still fuming over a penalty shout waved away just before halftime. Watch the goal here.

Sources

  • 2. hln.be — Jeremy Doku en Manchester City op voorsprong in FA Cup-finale: Semenyo scoort met héérlijk hakje
  • 3. ad.nl — Manchester City opent score in finale tegen Chelsea dankzij wonderschone treffer Semenyo
  • 4. bbc.com — Manchester City lift WSL trophy after win at West Ham
  • 5. 101greatgoals.com — LIVE – Chelsea v Manchester City: Commentary, updates, goals and stats as Semenyo scores first goal in 2026 FA Cup final
  • 6. 101greatgoals.com — Chelsea vs Man City: FA Cup final 2026 confirmed line-ups, full teams with Rodri, Haaland among starters