Mbia hails 'best day' after dramatic Europa League winner


VALENCIA Spain (Reuters) - Stephane Mbia hailed the "best day of his life" after the Cameroon midfielder's 94th-minute header sent Sevilla through to the final of the Europa League on the away goals rule on Thursday.

The Andalusian club were trailing 3-2 on aggregate in their semi-final tie against La Liga rivals Valencia when Mbia leaped to nod the ball into the net and set up a showdown with Portuguese side Benfica in Turin on May 14.

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