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:
Penalties: Coventry 0-0 Man Utd
Casemiro has been waiting a while ahead of this first penalty. He places the ball on the spot, the whistle goes and Casemiro misses!
Bradley Collins stands his ground and keeps out the chipped shot!
Penalties: Coventry 0-0 Man Utd
Okay then, let’s reset. The players are preparing for the penalty shootout after that late drama denied Coventry a win. Manchester United look like they’re taking the first penalty.
Casemiro has the ball in hand.
ET full-time! Coventry 3-3 Man Utd
124 mins: It’s going to be penalties. What a game, what a semi-final. Coventry almost had the fairytale ending but they’ll need to defeat Man Utd in a shootout.
What a ride we’ve had this afternoon at Wembley and there’s still more drama to come. Which team will get over the line?
ET DISALLOWED! Coventry 4-3 Man Utd
122 mins: No Goal! Coventry are denied a historic victory as VAR spies an offside in the build up to the goal. Man Utd have been reprieved.
ET GOAL! Coventry 4-3 Man Utd (Torp, 121’)⚽️
121 mins: Oh may days!
Coventry have won it in the very last moment of the game. Another counter attack sees Haji Wright played into the left side of the pitch.
He brings the ball into the box and squares it to Victor Torp who taps the ball into the far bottom corner. Wow!
ET Coventry 3-3 Man Utd
116 mins: Antony has a couple of shots before Amad Diallo turns an effort well wide of the target. This game is so open as both teams want to avoid a penalty shootout.
Crossbar! Ellis Simms gets free in the box and smashes an effort at goal. He hits the woodwork after beating Onana but the ball doesn’t cross the line!
ET Coventry 3-3 Man Utd
114 mins: Chance! Haji Wright should sink Manchester United. Bruno Fernandes loses the ball on the edge of Coventry’s penalty area and the Sky Blues fly up the pitch.
A couple of quick passes sends Wright into the box on the left side and he just has Andre Onana to beat. He shoots but fizzes his effort wide of goal!
ET Coventry 3-3 Man Utd
111 mins: There’s a quick VAR check for handball against Bobby Thomas as the second corner comes into the middle. Nothing more comes from it and play goes on.
Rasmus Hojlund brings the ball forward and shoots from the edge of the box but his effort is blocked and Coventry break. Matt Godden carries the ball into the box and has a go but Casemiro gets back to turn the ball out for a corner kick.
Coventry’s set piece doesn’t trouble Man Utd who look to play out from the back.
ET Coventry 3-3 Man Utd
108 mins: Close! Harry Maguire drives Man Utd up the field and takes the ball to the byline before shooting and forcing Bradley Collins to flick the ball behind for a corner.
The initial ball is cleared but United maintain the attack and earn themselves a second corner. Can they score here?
ET second half! Coventry 3-3 Man Utd
Mark Robins is so animated to his players at the break. He believes that they can snatch this match out of Man Utd’s hands. Matt Godden has replaced Fabio Tavares who wasn’t able to continue for Coventry.
15 minutes to play before penalties.
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