Nigerian born and Super Eagkes player Kelechi Iheanacho was superb and has made history for himself once again last night by sending Leicester City to the FA Cup final against Southampton in front of 4000 supporters at the Wembley stadium to book a date with Chelsea.
The Nigerian who benefited from Jamie Vardy's fine work to score at the second attempt 10 minutes after the interval, said It is a dream come true. I watched the FA Cup when I was little and now I get the chance to play in the final.
"I think the FA Cup loves me and I love the FA Cup."Those inside Wembley witnessed a mainly average game but Leicester, playing in their first semi-final since 1982, will not care - and neither will their followers.
Southampton were strangely lacking in intensity, barely threatening Leicester keeper Kasper Schmeichel. Ibrahima Diallo went closest to an equaliser for the Saints but his powerful drive went just wide.
Rodgers' side will now face Chelsea in the final on 15 May, their first appearance in the finals since they lost 1-0 against Manchester City 52 years ago.
And while some football fans will regard them as underdogs, Leicester have enough quality and resilience to be quietly confident.
This FA Cup final appearance is further evidence of the fine work being done by Rodgers, who also has Leicester right in the mix for the Champions League places next season.
Now they have the chance to turn all this endeavour into silverware at Wembley against Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea side.
Southampton will leave Wembley with bitter regrets as they failed to produce anything near their best and can have no complaints about the outcome.
They showed little of the intensity and energy that is their trademark when at their best under manager Hasenhuttl.
The Saints lacked ambition and positive intent apart from a brief revival a couple of minutes after Leicester scored, when Diallo was not far off target and there was a scramble after a corner.
What Southampton Manager said;
"That such a goal decides such a game is a pity for us," said Hasenhuttl."In the end, especially in the final third, we didn't have good moments. We couldn't get a shot on goal and this is not enough."
This will be a real blow to Southampton, who fancied their chances in the FA Cup this season and had a big opportunity to reach the finals.
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