Southampton play the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City with an unqualified team

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Southampton Football Networks will take to the field in unfavorable kits for the FA Cup semi-final match at the legendary Vembly Stadium against Manchester City.. Instead of basic home colors, the team chose a special yellow set that does not bear the nickname of gravels on the back.

The decision is a direct tribute to the most significant moment in the 141-year history of the club. Exactly 50 years ago, in 1976, Southampton won their only great trophy, sensationally beating Manchester United in the FA Cup final.

The yellow-blue uniform is called upon to revive the spirit of this legendary team and infuse the current warehouse into a new wonder. This memorable set has become a useful mascot for the club in the current season. Southampton won at the next stage of the tournament, beating out such Premier League rivals as Arsenal and Fulgham.

The Football Association of England acted in advance of the club and issued a special permit for the promotion of the historical form at the finals. The head coach of the team, Tonda Ekert, under the guidance of some saints, has seen an undefeated streak of 20 matches, it is important that the cup momentum is vitally important for the team.

“You gain great faith if you learn that you can compete equally with Premier League teams,” said the mentor.

Looks like there are close to 36 thousand fans in the stands at Vembly supporting the team.. A lot of them will be included in a limited collection of retro T-shirts, released before the 50th anniversary of victory, on which the signatures of the 1976 rock heroes will be inscribed..

The starting whistle for the Manchester City - Southampton match blows today at 19:15. You can make it through this battle to Wembley on the grass to compete for the trophy in the final against Chelsea or Leeds United.

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