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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