Episode
Match of the Day 2: 23rd April 2006: FA Cup Semi-Final
Overview
West Ham took on Middlesbrough in today's second FA Cup semi-final at Villa Park. It's the first time the Hammers have reached the last four since 1991, while their most recent appearance in the final was way back in 1980 when they became the last team outside the top flight to win the trophy, beating Arsenal 1-0. Boro, meanwhile, will be hoping that their first-leg Uefa Cup semi-final tie last Thursday will have set them up for the prospect of reaching both domestic and European cup finals this season - though their busy schedule could work against them. Plus the best of the action from yesterday's Premiership matches.
Details
- Series
- Match of the Day 2
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 29
- Air date
- 2006-04-23
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
23rd April 2006: FA Cup Semi-Final is Episode 29 in Season 2005/06 of Match of the Day 2. It aired on 2006-04-23. The runtime is 60 min.
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Episode 28: 16th April 2006
Highlights from two crunch Premiership ties as West Bromwich Albion try to ease their relegation worries in a Midlands derby with Aston Villa, while Blackburn entertain Liverpool in a clash of teams with European ambitions. Plus a round-up of yesterday's matches.
Episode 30: 30th April 2006
As the season nears its climax, Adrian Chiles and guests discuss the highlights of this afternoon's visit by Bolton at White Hart Lane to play Spurs, plus the rest of the weekend's big talking points and a review of the more offbeat moments from this season's Premiership campaign.
More episodes from this season
Episode 27: 9th April 2006
A day when FA Cup semi-finalists Chelsea and West Ham United met at Stamford Bridge, and Manchester United took on Arsenal.
Episode 26: 2nd April 2006
Highlights from today's two Premiership ties, as West Ham United played host to Charlton Athletic in a London derby, and Middlesbrough travelled to Manchester City. Plus a round-up of yesterday's top-flight matches.
Episode 25: 26th March 2006
Ex-Manchester United skipper Steve Bruce took his struggling Birmingham City side to Old Trafford, Middlesbrough played host to Bolton, and Charlton met Newcastle at the Valley.
Episode 24: 19th March 2006
Highlights of the derby between west London rivals Fulham and Chelsea at Craven Cottage. Their last meeting, a thrilling Boxing Day encounter at Stamford Bridge, saw Fulham fight back from 2-0 down, only to lose 3-2 to a Hernan Crespo strike. Elsewhere in the Premiership, Newcastle face Liverpool. Strikers from both teams have had trouble finding the net this season, but a heavyweight clash such as this should sharpen their skills.
Episode 23: 12th March 2006
Highlights of today's fixtures, including Arsenal hosting Liverpool less than a month after suffering a last-gasp 1-0 defeat in the reverse fixture at Anfield. Manchester United will be inspired by eight wins in nine meetings when they face Newcastle at Old Trafford. And how will Middlesbrough fare in their long trip south to Charlton?
Episode 22: 5th March 2006
Adrian Chiles presents Premiership highlights with Sunderland struggling to avoid relegation as they face Manchester City. And a resurgent Tottenham take on Blackburn at White Hart Lane.
Episode 21: 26th February 2006
Liverpool's prodigal son Robbie Fowler returns to Anfield in Man City colours; Bolton push for another top six finish as they welcomed Fulham; and West Brom boss Bryan Robson came up against former club Middlesbrough.
Episode 20: 12th February 2006
Strugglers Sunderland take on Spurs, and Manchester City are at home to Charlton.
Episode 19: 5th February 2006
English and European champions clash at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea meet Liverpool. Plus highlights of the London derby at White Hart Lane between Tottenham and Charlton.
Episode 18: 22nd January 2006
Highlights from Old Trafford as Manchester United play host to old foes Liverpool in a fixture vital to their chances of catching runaway leaders Chelsea, who are also in action as they take on London rivals Charlton at Stamford Bridge.