Reading keeper's error sees Arsenal reach FA Cup final


By ToDavis

Football - Reading v Arsenal - FA Cup Semi Final - Wembley Stadium - 18/4/15 Reading's Adam Federici looks dejected at the end of the match Action Images via Reuters / Carl Recine Livepic

LONDON (Reuters) - FA Cup holders Arsenal were taken to extra time before a horrendous error by Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici brought the Championship side's dream to an end in a 2-1 semi-final defeat on Saturday.

Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez snatched his second goal at the end of the first extra period to subdue the plucky second-tier strugglers, but his tame goalbound shot barely trickled over the line after being spilled by the devastated Federici.

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