8 March 2008
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After beating Liverpool at Anfield, Barnsley go one better to reach the Semis by knocking out the holders with a Kayode Odejayi goal.

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Barnsley hero Kayode Odejayi insists his team will never have a better opportunity of reaching The FA Cup Final for the first time since 1912, after being drawn against Cardiff City in The FA Cup Semi-Finals.

Odejayi, whose goal knocked holders Chelsea out of the competition at the Sixth Round stage on Saturday, says the Tykes have nothing to fear after their victories over Liverpool and then Avram Grant's side.

"Even before the draw was made, it didn't really matter who we got," said Odejayi.

"We're just all looking forward to playing in a Semi-Final at Wembley and after beating Liverpool and Chelsea, we don't fear anybody.

"It will be a tough game. Cardiff are a good side but this represents our best opportunity of getting to The FA Cup Final."

Barnsley manager Simon Davey is also confident of reaching the showpiece final and says the game with Cardiff has taken on an ever bigger personal significance.

"As a Swansea lad, it will be good to put Cardiff out of The FA Cup," he said.

"They're Swansea's biggest rivals and it will be good to put Cardiff out as the manager of Barnsley. I'm sure I'll have a few Swansea fans cheering me and the club on to success.

"It will be a tough game between two good teams looking to get into The Final and it should be a fantastic occasion.

"They're a difficult side to play against. We played them at home and drew 1-1 with them.

"They play very good football and we know it's going to be a very tough game, but we have to be confident after beating Liverpool and Chelsea that we can go into a Semi-Final and do well.

"There's light at the end of tunnel for both teams and both will fancy their chances in this game. We're 90 minutes away from a Cup Final and we're all looking forward to it."