FA Cup Semi-Final: Watford 3 Wolves 2 - As it happened

See how the dramatic - and ultimately devastating - semi-final unfolded for Wolves at Wembley.

Watford came from 2-0 down to win 3-2 after extra time and break Wolves' hearts.

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Matt Doherty nodded in a Diogo Jota cross to put Wolves ahead before Raul Jimenez doubled the lead with a close-range volley.

Mexican striker Raul Jimenez celebrates scoring Wolves' second in a wrestling maskplaceholder image
Mexican striker Raul Jimenez celebrates scoring Wolves' second in a wrestling mask

Gerard Deulofeu then scored a beautiful curled goal before Leander Dendoncker clumsily fouled Deeney to concede a penalty in the 92nd minute, which Deeney despatched.

Deulofeu then scored again in the 14th minute of extra time to put Watford 3-2 up and complete a remarkable come back.

Our team of Tim Spiers, Nathan Judah, Joe Edwards and Liam Keen provided live updates from Wembley.

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