LONDON (AP) — Leeds took a two-goal lead in second-half stoppage time and conceded two canceled goals in extra time before defeating West Ham on penalties to reach the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1987.
West Ham drew level at 2-2 at the London Stadium, with goals from Matheus Fernandes and Axel DiSasi in the 93rd and 96th minutes to force extra time, but no further goals were scored and Leeds won the shootout 4-2.
In the penalty shootout, West Ham debutant Finlay Herrick saved Joel Pillow’s penalty, but Leeds ultimately won with Pascal Strujk converting the winning penalty.
West Ham were the most attacking team in extra time, with two goals ruled out for offside. Herrick, 20, came on as a substitute for Alphonse Areola, who left the field during extra time for treatment.
Leeds had earlier built a 2-0 lead through Ao Tanaka and Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
FA Cup semi-final draw
Leeds faced Chelsea in the semi-final, a repeat of the 1970 FA Cup final, which Chelsea won after a replay.
Manchester City and Second Division Southampton They will face each other in the other semi-final, with matches to be played at Wembley on April 25th and 26th.
The draw took place after Leeds’ victory.
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