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Watford stage classic FA Cup comeback to beat Wolves in semi-final

Watford produced one of the great FA Cup comebacks by coming from two goals down to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-2 after extra time of a memorable semi-final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

Gerard Deulofeu scored two goals for Watford to turn the tide against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Wembley on Sunday.

Gerard Deulofeu scored two goals for Watford to turn the tide against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Wembley on Sunday.Credit:AP

Two-goal substitute Gerard Deulofeu proved Watford's hero as they reached the FA Cup final for the first time in 35 years in astonishing fashion.

The Spaniard scored a sensational individual goal to drag his side back into the match when they were 2-0 down with 11 minutes left and then slotted home the winner in the opening period of extra time.

Watford goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes joins the celebrations as his side seals a 3-2 FA Cup semi-final in over Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Watford goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes joins the celebrations as his side seals a 3-2 FA Cup semi-final in over Wolverhampton Wanderers.Credit:AP

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Striker Troy Deeney also enhanced his folk hero status at Watford by nervelessly converting a penalty with the final kick of stoppage time in the 94th minute to enable the Hornets to take the game into extra time.

A first-half header from Matt Doherty and a dazzling piece of skill which saw Mexican Raul Jimenez chest down and volley home acrobatically just after the hour had looked set to be enough for Wolves to prevail in the all-Premier League clash.

Despair for Wolverhampton's Willy Boly after the final whistle.

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