Before the break, the Norwegian striker reappeared to score the 2-0 and seal the rout. In the second half, City's dominance was absolute. Antoine Semenyo extended the lead to 50', taking advantage of spaces in the opposing defense, and minutes later, Haaland sealed his hat-trick at 57', ending the match and unleashing euphoria at the Etihad Stadium. We're in the FA Cup semi-finals. Liverpool, for its part, had a clear chance to get back into the game, but Mohamed Salah missed a penalty that ultimately reflected the frustration of a team that never managed to react. The defeat not only meant elimination but also revealed serious defensive problems and a lack of decisiveness at key moments. With this result, Manchester City advances to the FA Cup semi-finals for the eighth consecutive time, reaffirming its dominance in domestic competitions and keeping alive the dream of adding another title to the season. For Liverpool, the blow is massive, as it sees one of its last title opportunities slip away, increasing the pressure on the current project and leaving many doubts as the campaign comes to a close. Although Liverpool started better and posed a threat in the first minutes, the decisive advantage was completely on the home side's. The scoreboard opened in the 39th minute when Haaland converted from the penalty spot after a foul inside the area. Manchester City delivered a commanding performance in the FA Cup, thrashing Liverpool 4-0 in a match that turned into a true offensive spectacle led by an unstoppable Erling Haaland. The team led by Pep Guardiola arrived with the intention of staying alive in the competition and left no doubt from the end of the first half, when it began to tilt the match in its favor. From there on, the game changed completely.
