US EditionPerri's Penalty Heroics Help Leeds Beat West Ham to Reach FA Cup Semis
Lucas Perri made two saves in the shootout as Leeds recovered from a 2-2 draw to reach Wembley for the first time in 39 years.
- Leeds United secured a spot in the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years, defeating West Ham United in a dramatic penalty shootout at the London Stadium.
- Goals from Ao Tanaka and Dominic Calvert-Lewin gave Leeds a 0-2 lead, but West Ham forced extra time with late goals in the 93rd and 96th minutes.
- After 126 minutes of play, goalkeeper Lucas Perri made two critical saves in the shootout, allowing Pascal Struijk to convert the winning penalty and send Leeds to Wembley.
- Reflecting on the victory, Leeds manager Daniel Farke told BBC Sport that while his side will be the "underdog" at Wembley, they have "written history" by reaching the semi-finals.
- The FA Cup semi-final ties will take place at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, joining Manchester City and Southampton, who also qualified.
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Leeds beat West Ham to reach FA Cup semis
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The team didn't qualify for the semi-finals of the England Cup since 1987. And then yesterday it happened at the end of a spectacular game.
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