Antoine Semenyo produced a moment of pure brilliance to hand Manchester City a 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
With the game tightly contested and chances limited, the Ghanaian forward delivered the decisive moment in spectacular fashion.
After receiving a clever pass from Erling Haaland inside the penalty area, Semenyo found himself surrounded by Chelsea defenders with his back to goal.
What followed stunned the Wembley crowd.
In one quick movement, the forward improvised brilliantly, flicking the ball beyond the goalkeeper with a sublime finish that instantly became one of the standout goals in recent FA Cup final history.
Antoine Semenyo fires Manchester City to FA Cup glory against Chelsea
The technique, awareness and confidence shown in such a high-pressure moment underlined the remarkable form Semenyo has enjoyed this season.
Chelsea pushed hard for an equaliser after the goal and believed they should have been awarded at least one penalty during the second half, but Manchester City held firm to secure the trophy.
Semenyo’s moment of magic ultimately proved the difference as Pep Guardiola’s side lifted the FA Cup for the eighth time.
The goal also capped another memorable night for the Ghana international, whose influence continues to grow on the biggest stage in English football.
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Antoine Semenyo with a sensational flick to light up this #EmiratesFACup Final and give @ManCity the breakthrough 🤯
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