Brighton survive Millwall scare to make FA Cup semis

Brighton completed a stunning comeback in their FA Cup quarterfinal tie against Millwall on Sunday, securing a late 2-2 draw before winning 5-4 on penalties.

After a goalless first-half, Alex Pearce headed Millwall ahead in the 70th minute before Aiden O’Brien – on his 200th appearance for the club – slotted home eight minutes later.

The comeback was on for Brighton though as Jurgen Locadia pulled one back in the 88th minute before Millwall goalkeeper David Martin spilt a Solly March free kick to send the game into extra time.

The added 30 minutes provided no further goals and, after Shaun Ferguson was shown a straight red card in the 119th minute, the game went to a penalty shoot-out.

Jake Cooper sent his penalty high and wide in sudden death to hand Brighton a 5-4 shootout victory and send them into the semifinals at Wembley.

Brighton will play Manchester City in the semifinal while Wolves face Watford in the other clash.

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