Summary

  • Hull FC reach second Challenge Cup final in four years

  • Wigan - Tries: Williams, Isa; Smith 2 goals

  • Hull FC - Tries: Michaels, Talanoa; Sneyd 4 goals

  • Warrington face Wakefield on Saturday

  • Final at Wembley on 27 August

  1. Hull FC reach Wembleypublished at 22:30 BST 29 July 2016

    FT: Wigan 12-16 Hull

    So it's Hull FC who will be at Wembley on 27 August, following a superb semi-final win over Wigan Warriors.

    I'll leave you with a link to Andrew Aloia's match report below, and hope you can join BBC Sport again from 14:00 BST on Saturday to find out who the Black and Whites will play in the 2016 Challenge Cup final.

    Wigan Warriors 12-16 Hull FC

    Fetuli Talanoa pounces on a costly Wigan mistake to help Hull FC reach their second Challenge Cup final in four years.

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  2. Hull v who at Wembley?published at 22:28 BST 29 July 2016

    Saturday: Warrington v Wakefield (14:30 BST)

    Ben Jones-BishopImage source, SWPIX.COM

    Which club will join Hull FC in the Challenge Cup final? We'll find out tomorrow as Warrington face Wakefield at Leigh Sports Village.

    The Wolves needed Kurt Gidley's late penalty to squeeze past Widnes in the last eight, while Wakefield defeated Huddersfield to reach the last four for the first time since 2008.

    Live text, radio and BBC One coverage starts at 14:00 BST.

  3. Hull FC reach Wembleypublished at 22:27 BST 29 July 2016

    FT: Wigan 12-16 Hull

  4. Hull FC reach Wembleypublished at 22:25 BST 29 July 2016

    FT: Wigan 12-16 Hull

    Wigan head coach Shaun Wane told BBC Sport: "They were the best team, but I would say I'm very proud of our efforts.

    "People don't understand how busted we were but the effort of that group of 17 players was outstanding.

    "Hull were the best team, they deserve to be at Wembley and all the best to them."

  5. Watch: Isa try gives Wigan hopepublished at 22:23 BST 29 July 2016

    FT: Wigan 12-16 Hull

    Willie Isa gave Wigan hope with a try nine minutes from the end, but ultimately it was not enough as Hull held on to reach the Challenge Cup final.

  6. Watch: Talanoa takes advantage of dropped catchpublished at 22:22 BST 29 July 2016

    FT: Wigan 12-16 Hull

    Shortly afterwards, Fetuli Talanoa then took advantage of Dom Manfredi's dropped catch to give Hull the lead.

  7. Watch: Hull strike early in second halfpublished at 22:21 BST 29 July 2016

    FT: Wigan 12-16 Hull

    Here's how Hull turned things around in the second half, having trailed 6-2 at the interval and then fallen further behind to a Matty Smith penalty.

    It all started with this Steve Michaels finish after a well-worked move. Marc Sneyd then converted to level the scores.

  8. Hull FC reach Wembleypublished at 22:19 BST 29 July 2016

    FT: Wigan 12-16 Hull

    Fetuli Talanoa celebrates his try for Hull FCImage source, Rex Features

    Well we have our first Challenge Cup finalists - congratulations to Hull FC.

  9. Hull FC reach Wembleypublished at 22:18 BST 29 July 2016

    FT: Wigan 12-16 Hull

    Richard Stead
    BBC Radio Humberside commentator

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    My goodness, it's been hard work for anyone involved in this - players, coaches and fans. Hull FC have not done it easy tonight but the Black and Whites have done enough - and that's all that matters.

  10. Hull FC reach Wembleypublished at 22:17 BST 29 July 2016

    FT: Wigan 12-16 Hull

    Hull FC captain Gareth Ellis told BBC Sport: "You sometimes think that these opportunities aren't going to come. We've been outstanding all year and we were outstanding tonight.

    "The effort we showed, particularly in defence by our try line, was outstanding. Wigan are a top side and we had to do it tough tonight."

  11. Hull FC reach Wembleypublished at 22:14 BST 29 July 2016

    FT: Wigan 12-16 Hull

    Hull FC head coach Lee Radford told BBC Sport: "I'm really pleased. There wasn't a great deal between the sides. It really was who wanted it most towards that back end and I just felt we had that little bit extra."

  12. Hull FC reach Wembleypublished at 22:13 BST 29 July 2016

    FT: Wigan 12-16 Hull

    Hull FC half-back Marc Sneyd told BBC Sport: "It's unbelievable. I'm speechless.

    "To be able to defend like that against Wigan is amazing. We knew they could hold out against good attacks, we needed to stay patient and it paid off with a couple of tries."

  13. Full time: Wigan 12-16 Hullpublished at 22:10 BST 29 July 2016
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    Hull FC celebrateImage source, SWPIX.COM

    A Wigan knock-on, and the final hooter has sounded!

    And it's Hull FC who are heading to Wembley for the Challenge Cup final on 27 August.

    Reaction to follow shortly to a wonderful semi-final contest.

  14. Postpublished at 79 mins

    Wigan 12-16 Hull

    Hull complete their set of six by thrashing the ball into touch.

    Wigan have six tackles and 55 seconds to snatch a place in the Challenge Cup final.

  15. Postpublished at 79 mins

    Wigan 12-16 Hull

    Wigan's Ryan Sutton knocks on - the ball, and the outcome of this Challenge Cup semi-final, is in Hull's hands now.

  16. Postpublished at 78 mins

    Wigan 12-16 Hull

    Wigan on the attack, Wigan kick through, Hull carry the ball out behind the sticks.

    Less than three minutes to go. Perhaps two more sets for Wigan?

  17. Video referee: No trypublished at 75 mins

    Wigan 12-16 Hull

    Hull fans were possibly starting to look at train times to Wembley on 27 August while Mark Minichiello was streaking clear to touch down under the posts.

    But hang on. The video referee spots a knock-on from the big forward and we go all the way back to halfway.

    It's not over yet and, my word, it's nervy.

  18. Postpublished at 74 mins

    Wigan 12-16 Hull

    A stoppage for a knock-on, and tiring bodies are strewn all over the Keepmoat Stadium turf.

    These players have left everything out there in this Challenge Cup semi-final.

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    TRY: Wigan 12-16 Hullpublished at 71 mins

    Willie Isa

    My goodness me, we have a game on now!

    Hull's defence finally cracks under huge Wigan pressure, with George Williams' pass setting up Willie Isa for the Warriors' second score.

    Oh, but Matty Smith slides the kick wide - will that prove crucial? They need to score another try now, when a goal would have been enough to tie had Smith slotted that one over.

  20. Postpublished at 70 mins

    Wigan 8-16 Hull

    Penalties galore for Wigan but Hull are holding firm for now. Being 10 minutes from Wembley focuses the mind and concentrates those energies somewhat.