Hull's Oumar Niasse scored in the 85th minute to reduce the
aggregate deficit to 3-2, but there was to be no fairytale
comeback for the Premier League relegation strugglers who were
spirited in their efforts to overturn their 2-0 first-leg
defeat.
Tom Huddlestone had put the hosts ahead after 35 minutes from
the penalty spot, but they were unable to turn the screw and
allowed a much-improved United to claw their way back into the
match after the break when Paul Pogba stabbed home an equalizer.
Niasse steered home a David Meyler cross from close range but
Jose Mourinho's side held on to set up a clash against
Southampton in the final at Wembley on Feb. 26 after the Saints
upset Liverpool on Wednesday at Anfield.
(Reporting by Toby Davis; editing by Pritha Sarkar)
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