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Reading 1-2 Arsenal (AET): Federici left red-faced as holder avoids upset

Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez.

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Alexis Sanchez scored twice as Arsenal reached the FA Cup final with a 2-1 win over Reading, as Adam Federici will rue a costly error.

Goalkeeper Adam Federici conceded the softest of extra-time goals as Arsenal avoided a FA Cup semifinal upset in a 2-1 victory over Reading at Wembley.

Arsene Wenger's men, who required penalties to see off Wigan Athletic at this stage last year, struggled to find the momentum that has seen them embark on an eight-match winning run.

Nevertheless, Alexis Sanchez put the holder in front six minutes before the break with a cool finish after being fed by Mesut Ozil.