Match Timeline

Arsenal
Blackburn Rovers
  • 42
  • HT
  • 50
  • 51
  • 63
  • 82
  • 83
  • 86
  • FT
  • 90
  • 90

Match Commentary

90'
Robin Van Persie takes the applause from the Arsenal fans after an explosive introduction. And he deserves the adulation for two top-rate goals
90'
Arsenal deserve to go through, even if a three-goal win may flatter them slightly. It was hardly a classic, but the Gunners' hopes of a trophy are alive
90'
Referee Steve Dunn brings the weekend's first semi-final to a close