Manchester United struggled of their FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City and needed a penalty shootout to establish a tantalizing clash against Manchester City next month.
United dominated the primary 60 minutes and took a three-goal lead after Scott McTominay, Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes all found the back of the web. Yet there was a twist within the story as Coventry got here from behind to force the match into additional time.
Alice Sims scored on the turn to offer the Championship club some hope before Callum O’Hare’s deflected strike was deflected over Andre Ona. A stoppage time penalty was then sent over by Haji Wright so as to add half-hour to the additional time. Viktor Torp slotted home late in the sport but his effort was ruled out for offside and a penalty was needed to make your mind up the match.
Casemiro’s first kick was saved by Bradley Collins but Andre Onana got here up with the products for Man United. He kept out O’Hare’s effort then saw Ben Schiff ping one excessive as Rasmus Hojlund scored the winning penalty.
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Manchester United beat Coventry on penalties to reach the FA Cup final.
Former Coventry City striker Clinton Morrison parted ways on BBC Radio 5 Live, saying: “Man Utd need to enhance and take a look at to get some injured players back.
“Man City weren’t at their best against Chelsea, but you never know in a game. Man Utd have gone through and it doesn’t matter how they play today and it started today Eric Ten Hague’s work was
Mike JonesApril 21, 2024 19:01
Manchester United beat Coventry on penalties to reach the FA Cup final.
Bruno Fernandes has scored and assisted in 17 appearances for Manchester United – since his debut for the club in February 2020, the only Premier League player to do so in more games across all competitions is Mohamed Salah (20).
Mike JonesApril 21, 2024 18:55
Manchester United beat Coventry on penalties to reach the FA Cup final.
Roy Keane’s reaction on ITV: “Manchester United players and supporters weren’t going excessive because they were lucky to win. They were almost embarrassed at the top.
“When I look at this United group, I don’t like it. I don’t see leaders.
“They quit probabilities, they offer up goals, we have seen all of it season they usually rode their luck today.”
Mike JonesApril 21, 2024 18:51
Manchester United beat Coventry on penalties to reach the FA Cup final.
Here’s a look at some highlights from the match:
Mike JonesApril 21, 2024 18:45
Manchester United beat Coventry on penalties to reach the FA Cup final.
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire told ITV1: “We’ve got a way.
“We began the sport thoroughly after which conceded a sloppy goal. We were unlucky to not concede the second goal. I feel the penalty was too harsh but all credit to Coventry. They made it difficult for us within the second half of additional time.
“That sums up our season, we had great control and played well for 60 minutes but then we conceded nothing.
“Then I do not know, it looks as if the world wanted Coventry to go ahead and do it. We showed great character to stick to it and it was necessary to win the shootout.
Mike JonesApril 21, 2024 18:40
Manchester United beat Coventry on penalties to reach the FA Cup final.
United dominated the primary 60 minutes and took a three-goal lead after Scott McTominay, Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes all found the back of the web. Yet there was a twist within the story as Coventry got here from behind to force the match into additional time.
Alice Sims scored on the turn to offer the Championship club some hope before Callum O’Hare’s deflected strike was deflected over Andre Ona. A stoppage-time penalty was then sent over by Haji Wright so as to add half-hour to the additional time. Viktor Torp slotted home late in the sport but his effort was ruled out for offside and penalties were needed to make your mind up the match.
Casemiro’s first kick was saved by Bradley Collins but Andre Onana got here up with the products for Man United. He kept out O’Hare’s effort then saw Ben Schiff ping one excessive as Rasmus Hojlund scored the winning penalty.
Mike JonesApril 21, 2024 18:37
Penalties: Coventry 2-4 Man Utd
Rasmus Hojlund is the person tasked with sending Man Utd to the final. He is competing against Bradley Collins. If he scores against United…
He does! In the best corner, Man Utd reached the final, beating Coventry 4-2 in a penalty shootout!
Mike JonesApril 21, 2024 18:24
Penalties: Coventry 2-3 Man Utd
Ben Sheff gets a little bit of aggro from Andre Onana before taking the penalty. The chef lifts the ball over the crossbar!
Man Utd could have a likelihood to win the shootout!
Mike JonesApril 21, 2024 18:23
Penalties: Coventry 2-3 Man Utd
Bruno Fernandes is cool, and fires his spot kick into the underside corner. United advanced to the shoot-out.
Mike JonesApril 21, 2024 18:22
Penalties: Coventry 2-2 Man Utd
Here comes Callum O’Hare. The midfielder had an ideal second half, can he top it with a penalty?
no! Andre Ona dives wide on the best. It’s an ideal save, the shootout is back on level terms.
Mike JonesApril 21, 2024 18:21
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