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:
Penalty to Coventry!
Coventry 2-3 Man Utd
The ball is flicked into the box from the left and gets booted across the six-yard box. It strikes Aaron Wan-Bissaka on the arm and the referee points to the spot!
VAR doesn’t overturn the decision. Drama.
Coventry 2-3 Man Utd
90+2 mins: Marcus Rashford has gone down after a swiping tackle but the referee lets play go on. Coventry win a throw in deep in United’s half.
The Coventry fans are in full voice, urging their team on. As the cross comes into the box, Christian Eriksen is there to nod away.
Coventry 2-3 Man Utd
90 mins: There’s going to be six minutes of added time to play. Man Utd are under serious pressure from Coventry and are defending for their lives.
This is still open.
Coventry 2-3 Man Utd
88 mins: Onana is shown a yellow card for delaying the restart and taking time out of the game. There’s only a few minutes left in this match but it’s very, very tense.
There won’t be many people out there who are confident that Man Utd can get over the line. They’re having that king of topsy-turvy season.
Coventry 2-3 Man Utd
85 mins: Coventry’s set piece is whipped into the Man Utd penalty area. It’s floated over to the far post but Diogo Dalot is on hand to turn the ball out for a throw in.
Save! The throw in comes into the box and bobbles around before bouncing out ot Victor Torp. He nails his shot onto the dropping ball and forces Andre Onana into a leaping save to his left!
Huge moment from the United goalkeeper.
Coventry 2-3 Man Utd
82 mins: Those two goals have set this semi-final up for a thrilling finale. There’s less than 10 minutes of the 90 to play and Man Utd will need another goal to feel comfortable again.
A corner kick is swung into the area but Coventry defend it well and look to sweep forward themselves.
GOAL! Coventry 2-3 Man Utd (O’Hare, 79’)⚽️
79 mins: There it is!
Simms brings the ball down the left but he passes it across to Callum O’Hare. The midfielder has a go from range and drills his shot into the head of Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
The ball loops into the air then drops over the head of Andre Onana to breathe new lift into this match!
Coventry 1-3 Man Utd
77 mins: Almost! Some incredibly slick passing through the middle of the pitch sends Marcus Rashford in behind the lines but he’s flagged offside before the move can develop any further.
Time is ticking by, Coventry need to score again quickly if they hope to mount a comeback.
Coventry 1-3 Man Utd
74 mins: Now this will be an interesting finish. Especially if Coventry score again. Surely Man Utd can’t let a three goal lead slip?
They’ll want to regain some control on this match. Christian Eriksen has replaced Kobbie Mainoo in the middle of the pitch. Time on the ball and game management will be the key now for the Red Devils.
GOAL! Coventry 1-3 Man Utd (Simms, 71’)⚽️
71 mins: Coventry get one back!
Fabio Tavares has been a good addition for the Sky Blues since coming off the bench and he curls a great ball into the box for Ellis Simms.
He shoots on the spin and pings the ball past Andre Onana. This game isn’t done yet.
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