Ballack sets up dream FA Cup final

Updated 19.27 Sun Apr 15 2007
Keywords: Jason Roberts, Mark Hughes, Frank Lampard, Michael Ballack, Jose Mourinho, Blackburn Rovers, Chelsea, FA Cup, football, sport

Michael Ballack scored in extra-time as Chelsea beat Blackburn 2-1 to set up an FA Cup final against Manchester United.

The German struck from close range in the 109th minute to set up a dream final between the top two teams in the Premiership.

"It is a very special feeling" - Jose Mourinho

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho said: "It's a big, big final with two unbelievable teams over the season.

"It's a very special feeling, I think the game was amazing. You finish the game, you win and you are crazy with happiness.

"Blackburn gave us a game, it was not a surprise to me, I was waiting for this, they fought like heroes."

Frank Lampard gave Chelsea the lead, but Jason Roberts equalised to force extra-time.

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