Shea Charles' 85th-minute thunderbolt sends Southampton through in a massive cup upset at the Emirates.
Southampton pulled off one of the FA Cup's great giant-killings, stunning Arsenal 1-0 at the Emirates to book their place in the semi-finals. The Saints weathered wave after wave of Arsenal pressure before Northern Ireland midfielder Shea Charles struck gold with just five minutes remaining, rifling home a winner that sent the traveling fans into absolute pandemonium.
Arsenal dominated possession and created countless chances but found Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu in inspired form. The Republic of Ireland shot-stopper, who has African heritage through his Nigerian roots, produced a string of world-class saves to keep the Gunners at bay. His performance epitomized the never-say-die spirit that has made Southampton such dangerous cup fighters this season.
The result continues Southampton's remarkable FA Cup journey and sets up a mouth-watering semi-final clash. For Arsenal, it's another case of cup heartbreak as their quest for silverware takes another devastating blow. Mikel Arteta's side will need to regroup quickly as they refocus on their Premier League title challenge.
This upset adds to what has been a magical FA Cup campaign, proving once again that football's oldest national competition remains the great equalizer where dreams come alive and giants can fall.
