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Man Utd Survives Coventry Scare To Progress To FA Cup Final
Manchester United secured their place in a record-breaking 22nd FA Cup final after a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Coventry City at Wembley Stadium.
The game started with United taking the lead through a well-worked goal by Scott McTominay, who capitalized on a brilliant cross from Diogo Dalot to find the back of the net. The Red Devils continued to dominate the first half, doubling their advantage with a powerful header from Harry Maguire off a Bruno Fernandes corner just before halftime.
Fernandes came close to scoring with a clever looping shot that narrowly missed the target. However, he did manage to find the back of the net just before the hour mark with a skillful display of footwork inside the box. His shot took a deflection and ended up beating Bradley Collins at his near post, adding his name to the scoresheet.
Despite United’s strong start, Coventry City fought back valiantly in the second half. Ellis Simms and Callum O’Hare scored crucial goals to level the playing field, with O’Hare’s long-range effort taking a deflection off Aaron Wan-Bissaka to beat the United goalkeeper. The Sky Blues mounted a remarkable comeback, equalizing deep into stoppage time with a penalty converted by Haji Wright after Wan-Bissaka was penalized for handball.
The match headed into extra time with both teams pushing for a decisive goal. Victor Torp appeared to have secured a stunning victory for Coventry with a late goal, only for it to be disallowed for offside in a contentious decision. The intense pace of extra time saw chances at both ends, with Fernandes and Simms hitting the woodwork before the game was ultimately decided by a penalty shootout.
United held their nerve in the shootout, with Rasmus Hojlund converting the winning spot-kick to send his team into the final by the narrowest of margins. The Red Devils will face Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in a highly anticipated final rematch, seeking redemption after last year’s defeat.
