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Blackpool U18 2-2 Arsenal U18: First leg of FA Youth Cup semi-final ends in draw as Seasiders come back twice

Blackpool twice came from behind at Bloomfield Road to snatch a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their FA Youth Cup semi-final against Arsenal.

Tyreece John-Jules’ 31st minute strike opened the scoring for the Gunners, before Dylan Sumner levelled for the hosts a couple of minutes before the break.

Xavier Amaechi put Arsenal ahead again, and they missed a second half penalty, however Ben Jacobson ensured the teams will meet for the second leg in London with the scores all square.

Xavier Amaechi (centre) celebrates scoring Arsenal's second in their 2-2 draw with Blackpool
Xavier Amaechi (centre) celebrates scoring Arsenal's second in their 2-2 draw with Blackpool

Blackpool started the better, however Arsenal were in the ascendancy by the time they opened the scoring on the half hour from a corner.