英语文摘：Bayern beats Manchester United on away goals for Champions League semis

LONDON, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Bayern Munich eliminated Manchester United on away goals for the UEFA Champions League semifinals despite losing 3-2 in their second leg away match on Wednesday.

Arjen Robben scored a late volley in the 74th minute to send Bayern Munich into the Champions League semifinals against a 10-man Manchester United at Old Trafford.

From the aggregate score 4-4, Bayern Munich advanced for its first semifinalist since 2002 while England was without a team in the final four for the first time since 2003.

Bayern Munich players celebrate with supporters after beating Manchester United in their Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England, Wednesday, April 7, 2010.

The United, which started Wayne Rooney a week after he injured his right ankle, led 2-0 after seven minutes from goals by Darron Gibson and Nani who added another in the 41st minute to make it 3-0 before Ivica Olic pulled one back for Bayern in the 43rd.

United was reduced to 10 men in the 50th when Rafael da Silva was sent off after being shown a second yellow card for tugging at Franck Ribery.

Bayern will next face Lyon, which lost 1-0 at Bordeaux in an all-French quarterfinal but advanced on 3-2 aggregate to reach its first Champions League semifinal.