UPDATE 2-Soccer-Bayern come back from the dead to beat Getafe

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By Simon Baskett

MADRID, April 10 (Reuters) - Favourites Bayern Munich scraped through to the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup after a heart-stopping extra-time away goals win over Getafe on Thursday.

Getafe played all but six minutes of the game with 10 men but looked to be heading for a famous victory, only for Bayern to twice come back from the dead -- first to force the game into extra time and then to snatch an equaliser to level the match 3-3.

Midfielder Cosmin Contra put Getafe ahead with a virtuoso solo goal just before halftime, but just as the home fans were celebrating a memorable upset Bayern midfielder Franck Ribery equalised in the 88th minute.

Getafe went for broke at the start of extra time and goals from midfielder Francisco Casquero and substitute Braulio put them 3-1 up within three minutes.

But striker Luca Toni pulled a goal back for Bayern late in the second period and struck again at the death to end Getafe's dreams and secure his side a semi-final showdown against Zenit St Petersburg.

"I have to compliment Getafe and Laudrup as they played a great game and were on the point of humiliating us. They were the best team tonight," said Bayern coach Ottmar Hitzfeld.

Getafe coach Michael Laudrup said his team was desperately disappointed at the cruel manner of their exit.