Manchester United vs Coventry LIVE: FA Cup semi-final result as Red Devils sneak through penalty shootout to reach final
Coventry 3-3 Man Utd (2-4 on penalties): Erik ten Hag’s men will face Manchester City next month
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Your support makes all the difference.Manchester United made hard work of their FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City and needed a penalty shootout to set up a tantilising clash against Manchester City next month.
United took the initiative for the first 60 minutes and worked their way up to a three goal lead after Scott McTominay, Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes all found the back of the net. Yet there was a twist in the tale as Coventry came from behind to force the match into extra-time.
With 20 minutes to go Ellis Simms scored on the turn to give the Championship club some hope before Callum O’Hare’s deflected strike looped over Andre Onana. A stoppage time penalty was then dispatched by Haji Wright to force an extra 30 minutes. Victor Torp slotted home right at the end of the game but his effort was ruled out for offside and penalties were needed to decide the match.
Bradley Collins saved Casemiro’s first kick but Andre Onana came up with the goods for Man Utd. He kept out O’Hare’s effort then saw Ben Sheaf ping one over the top as Rasmus Hojlund netted the winning penalty.
Relive the action from Wembley below plus get the latest odds and tips for the match right here:
Manchester United defeat Coventry on penalties to reach FA Cup final
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, speaking to ITV1: “We found a way.
“We started the game really well and then conceded a sloppy goal. We were unfortunate to concede the second goal. I think the penalty was so hard but all credit to Coventry. They made it tough for us in the second half of extra time.
“It sums up our season, we had great control and played well for 60 minutes but then we conceded out of nothing.
“Then I don’t know, it seems like the world wanted Coventry to go on and do it. We showed great character to stick with it and it was important to win the shootout.”
Manchester United defeat Coventry on penalties to reach FA Cup final
Manchester United made hard work of their FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City and needed a penalty shootout to set up a tantilising clash against Manchester City next month.
United took the initiative for the first 60 minutes and worked their way up to a three goal lead after Scott McTominay, Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes all found the back of the net. Yet there was a twist in the tale as Coventry came from behind to force the match into extra-time.
With 20 minutes to go Ellis Simms scored on the turn to give the Championship club some hope before Callum O’Hare’s deflected strike looped over Andre Onana. A stoppage time penalty was then dispatched by Haji Wright to force an extra 30 minutes. Victor Torp slotted home right at the end of the game but his effort was ruled out for offside and penalties were needed to decide the match.
Bradley Collins saved Casemiro’s first kick but Andre Onana came up with the goods for Man Utd. He kept out O’Hare’s effort then saw Ben Sheaf ping one over the top as Rasmus Hojlund netted the winning penalty.
Penalties: Coventry 2-4 Man Utd
Rasmus Hojlund is the man tasked with sending Man Utd into the final. He’s taking on Bradley Collins. If he scores United go through...
He does! Right in the corner, Man Utd sneak into the final, they’ve beaten Coventry 4-2 in the penalty shootout!
Penalties: Coventry 2-3 Man Utd
Ben Sheaf gets a bit of aggro from Andre Onana before he takes his penalty. Sheaf lifts the ball over the top of the crossbar!
Man Utd will have the chance to win the shootout!
Penalties: Coventry 2-3 Man Utd
Bruno Fernandes is cool, and slots his spot kick into the bottom corner. United go ahead in the shootout.
Penalties: Coventry 2-2 Man Utd
Here comes Callum O’Hare. The midfielder had a great second half, can he top it off by scoring a penalty?
No! Andre Onana leaps to the right and palms the ball wide. It’s a great save, the shootout is back on level terms.
Penalties: Coventry 2-2 Man Utd
Christian Eriksen can usually be relied on in such moments. He needs to score for Man Utd and does!
Penalties: Coventry 2-1 Man Utd
Victor Torp thought he had the winner for Coventry. He’s next up and beats Andre Onana with a rocket to the top corner.
Penalties: Coventry 1-1 Man Utd
Next up is Diogo Dalot for Man Utd. He scored last year at Wembley, he scores this year too! Confident kick from Dalot.
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