Aston Villa remain on course for a second Wembley final after
hat-trick hero John Carew inspired a 4-2 win against Reading in
the FA Cup quarter-final at the Madejski Stadium.
The Royals had already knocked out Premier League sides Liverpool
and Burnley and a third scalp appeared imminent after Shane Long
marked his return from suspension with a two-goal blast during the
opening 45 minutes.
Brian McDermott's side were the better team, with Jimmy Kebe causing
problems down the right flank and the Villa defence looking nervy.
But Villa turned the tie on its head in dramatic fashion with three
goals in the first 12 minutes of the second half through Ashley
Young and two from Carew.
Then, in injury time, Carew completed his hat-trick from the penalty
spot after being brought down by Ivar Ingimarsson.
Young, James Milner and Stewart Downing also played major roles
in Villa ensuring they reached the last four.
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