Watford stun Wolves to reach FA Cup final

Watford’s Spanish midfielder Gerard Deulofeu (C) watches his shot beat Wolverhampton Wanderers’ English goalkeeper John Ruddy (L) as he scores their third goal during the English FA Cup semi-final football match between Watford and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Wembley Stadium in London, on April 7, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

Gerard Deulofeu starred for Watford as they roared back from two goals down on Sunday to beat Wolves 3-2 and set up an FA Cup final against Manchester City.

Javi Gracia’s side looked down and out late in the game before a moment of magic from substitute Deulofeu and a last-gasp penalty from Troy Deeney pulled them level.

Earlier, a goal from Matt Doherty in the first half and a second-half strike from Raul Jimenez looked like sending Wolves into their first FA Cup final since 1960 in a full-blooded cup tie.

Shellshocked Wolves settled the quicker at the start of extra time but Watford took the lead for the first time in the match after more brilliance from Spaniard Deulofeu, who rolled the ball past John Ruddy from a tight angle after holding off Conor Coady.

Both sides are battling to be the “best of the rest” in the Premier League behind the so-called ‘big six’ but on Sunday the focus of both clubs switched to the chance to win rare silverware.