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Gallery: Through to the FA Youth Cup final!

View the best images from City's 4-1 FA Youth Cup semi-final win over Blackburn Rovers.

For a third successive season, City are through to the final of the prestigious FA Youth Cup.

Despite Blackburn taking an early lead through Valentin Joseph, goals from Ryan McAidoo, Teddie Lamb, Reigan Heskey and Oliver Tevenan completed the perfect comeback to see us advance to the last round.

In front of almost 1,500 fans, our young boys in blue showed grit, determination and togetherness, with the team determined to lift the trophy after last season’s heartbreak to Aston Villa.

Now one step away from doing so, the team enjoyed another memorable performance at the Joie Stadium on Friday night.

Below are some of the best images from our FA Youth Cup semi-final triumph...

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HOME : The Joie Stadium is ready to host the FA Youth Cup.

HOME : The Joie Stadium is ready to host the FA Youth Cup.
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PREPARATION IS KEY : Leke Drake works his way through the warm-up routine.

PREPARATION IS KEY : Leke Drake works his way through the warm-up routine.
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LEADING THE TEAM : Captain Kaden Braithwaite leads the team out onto the pitch.

LEADING THE TEAM : Captain Kaden Braithwaite leads the team out onto the pitch.
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FINAL PEP TALK : The team have one final huddle before kick-off.

FINAL PEP TALK : The team have one final huddle before kick-off.
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PUSHING FORWARD : Floyd Samba looks to help City find our first.

PUSHING FORWARD : Floyd Samba looks to help City find our first.
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BREAKTHROUGH : Ryan McAidoo draws City level.

BREAKTHROUGH : Ryan McAidoo draws City level.
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SAMBA ON THE BALL : Tyrone working hard in City's engine room.

SAMBA ON THE BALL : Tyrone working hard in City's engine room.
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TAKING THE LEAD : Teddie Lamb fires City in front.

TAKING THE LEAD : Teddie Lamb fires City in front.
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KNEE SLIDE! : Reigan Heskey makes it three from the penalty spot.

KNEE SLIDE! : Reigan Heskey makes it three from the penalty spot.
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A FOUR-CE TO BE RECKONED WITH : Oliver Tevenan scores our final goal of the night!

A FOUR-CE TO BE RECKONED WITH : Oliver Tevenan scores our final goal of the night!
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WHAT IT MEANS : Tevenan celebrates his first-ever FA Youth Cup goal.

WHAT IT MEANS : Tevenan celebrates his first-ever FA Youth Cup goal.
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THROUGH TO THE FINAL : Max Hudson enjoyed that one!

THROUGH TO THE FINAL : Max Hudson enjoyed that one!
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STRIKE A POSE : Kaden Braithwaite celebrates our semi-final win.

STRIKE A POSE : Kaden Braithwaite celebrates our semi-final win.
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W : The team celebrate our win.

W : The team celebrate our win.
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GET IN : Well played, Harrison!

GET IN : Well played, Harrison!
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MEDIA DUTIES : Kaden Braithwaite and Oliver Reiss talk to TNT.

MEDIA DUTIES : Kaden Braithwaite and Oliver Reiss talk to TNT.
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THE TEAM BEHIND THE TEAM : Oliver Reiss and his coaching staff celebrate a memorable night.

THE TEAM BEHIND THE TEAM : Oliver Reiss and his coaching staff celebrate a memorable night.