Manchester United 1-0 Middlesbrough: Wayne Rooney provides an early threat to Boro keeper Mark Schwarzer Manchester United dominate the opening half at Old Trafford with Cristiano Ronaldo causing problems for the visitors Alan Smith makes his first FA Cup appearance for United since breaking his leg at Anfield in February 2006 Ronaldo puts United ahead from the penalty spot in the 76th minute after he is fouled by Jonathan Woodgate Rooney gets involved as the game ends on a sour note after Boro's James Morrison is given a red card for a foul on Ronaldo Tensions spill over to the bench after the final whistle as Manchester United seal a semi-final spot against Watford Tottenham 1-2 Chelsea: Aaron Lennon tangles with Chelsea's Lassana Diarra as both sides create a number of chances Tottenham boss Martin Jol offers encouragement to his side but they fail to break the deadlock as the half ends goalless The game springs to life as Andrei Shevchenko unleashes a stunning strike to give Chelsea the lead in the 55th minute Chelsea's players celebrate Shevchenko's superb left-footed effort as Jose Mourinho's men take a crucial lead Shaun Wright-Phillips gives Chelsea a 2-0 lead with a brilliant goal in the 61st minute at White Hart Lane Robbie Keane sets up a tense finale as he slots home from the spot in the 79th minute following a foul on Dimitar Berbatov The hosts are unable to grab the equaliser and Chelsea hold on to secure a 2-1 win and a place in the FA Cup semi-finals
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