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Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom: "I just thought it was a good game. At half-time I said to the lads I was really pleased with how we were playing but just disappointed to be level at 1-1.

"I know we have VAR but I was really disappointed with the decision for the penalty. What is he supposed to do with his arms? It was a tough one to take.

"We gave a couple of chances away and in the second half Blackburn had some good opportunities on the break, but for us to come back twice shows a lot about the lads.

"I felt we got our just reward and the winning goal was fantastic."

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Blackburn manager Jon Dahl Tomasson, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "We are bitterly disappointed to lose the game. We played an excellent game and our performance deserved a better result.

"The first 80 minutes we were excellent and should probably have scored the third goal to kill off the game.

"We all know how tough and cruel football can be. But on the other hand those lads have done an excellent job in the different cup campaigns.

"We are of course disappointed not to get to Wembley. We had backing from almost 6,000 fans."

On the head injury suffered by Blackburn's Tyler Morton in the run up to Sheffield United's third goal: "Of course the third goal we conceded is a strange story isn’t it? Football can be cruel. There is a head injury at the side and the referee played on. Imagine if it was really dangerous and he hasn’t blown the whistle? What would happen then?"

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Sheffield United match-winner Tommy Doyle speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "We worked really hard for that. We made it a bit difficult for ourselves at times but to be going to Wembley is a special feeling."

On his winning goal: "I just saw it sit up lovely and gave it a good wallop and thankfully it went into the top corner, which is honestly one of the best feelings I have had. When the fans go mental like that it is an unbelievable feeling."

One of best goals scored?: "Yeah, it is up there, definitely, with the special meaning attached to it. It means a lot."

On following in the footsteps of grandparents Mike Doyle and Glyn Pardoe, who both won the FA Cup playing for Manchester City: “I said the other day in an interview that I want to create my own history. We are in the process of doing that at the moment, which is a great feeling so hopefully we can go and win at Wembley."

On taking the fans back to Wembley: "They deserved it today. They were amazing, they helped us so much during the bad times we had in the game. When you are behind and have got them backing you it is hard not to go and produce and we did that."

Earlier Sheffield United scored a late winner as they edged out Blackburn Rovers to reach the FA Cup semi-finals.

Reaction from that tie coming up.

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Former Everton midfielder on BBC One

Confident start from Brighton. You expected they'd get a second and third but Grimsby have hung in there and competed.

If they keep the score close in the second half, there might be an opportunity.

And that's the half. Grimsby ended it with a rare break forward, but the hosts easily got numbers back.

One minute added on. Mitoma and March run into each over as Brighton's latest attack fizzles out.

Adam Webster overhits a pass and Grimsby have a goal kick.

A chance to breathe just before half-time. It's not been a classic, Grimsby haven't had a shot yet.

Max Crocombe has had lots to do this half, this time he scarpers across his goal to keep out a wicked Solly March cross that deflects goalwards off Kieran Green.

Hoof! No-nonsense defending from Grimsby's Kieran Green who smashes a clearance into the stands.

The visitors are still in this game but only just. Brighton come again as Pascal Gross slices a shot from a cut-back well over the bar.

A second is coming folks.

Moises Caicedo gets a yard of space just outside of the box but pulls a shot wide of the near post.

Oooh good corner from Solly March which Max Crocombe has to tip over his own crossbar.

From the next corner Mitoma slashes a shot well over the bar. Brighton are knocking on the door and look oh so comfortable.

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Brighton play some really nice football. Kaoru Mitoma beats the first man but is tackled well by Michee Efete in the penalty area.

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Former Everton midfielder on BBC One

Lovely move again. It falls to Mitoma, a man in form.

You expect the net to ripple; big chance for Brighton.

A bad miss. Considering the way Brighton started, and we are now at half an hour, maybe Grimsby fans will start to believe something will happen.

What a miss! Brighton should be two up as Pascal Gross plays a ball across goal where Kaoru Mitoma meets it free at the back post.

But he hits it on the stretch and pokes the ball over the bar with the goal gaping.

Check complete. It looked very very close but Sanchez handled the ball inside the box.

VAR check. Has Brighton boss Robert Sanchez handled the ball outside the area?

Ironic jeers from the Grimsby fans as Estupinan overhits a pass for Kaoru Mitoma.

Peach of a pass from Adam Webster to send Evan Ferguson through but the Brighton youngster's touch is too heavy and the ball is gratefully gathered by Crocombe.

He was onside...

Another Brighton chance. This time Undav rises highest to meet a Solly March cross but his header is straight at Crocombe.

The hosts have stepped up a gear.