Manchester United’s FA Cup defense came to an end after Fulham triumphed in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in their fifth-round clash at Old Trafford.
The first half was uneventful, with both teams struggling to create significant chances. Fulham took advantage of a defensive lapse that will likely frustrate United head coach Ruben Amorim. Rodrigo Muniz flicked on an Andreas Pereira corner, with Calvin Bassey reacting faster than Noussair Mazraoui, glancing the ball beyond an outstretched Andre Onana to put Fulham ahead.
United made changes in the second half, with Alejandro Garnacho coming on and injecting some life into their attack. His direct approach caused Fulham problems, and it was Bruno Fernandes, United’s ever-reliable captain, who leveled the score. He netted a brilliant first-time strike that left Fulham’s goalkeeper Bernd Leno helpless.
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Neither team could find a winner in the 90 minutes, despite Chido Obi coming close for United, and both Leno and Onana making key saves from Garnacho, Emile Smith Rowe, and Ryan Sessegnon in extra time.
The match was decided by penalties, and it was United who faltered in front of the Stretford End. The first six penalties were all converted successfully before Victor Lindelof’s attempt was saved by Leno. Antonee Robinson then coolly slotted his penalty home, and Joshua Zirkzee missed his spot kick, sending Fulham through and eliminating the FA Cup holders.
Penalty Shootout:
1-0 – Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd) – SCORED ✅
1-1 – Raul Jimenez (Fulham) – SCORED ✅
2-1 – Diogo Dalot (Man Utd) – SCORED ✅
2-2 – Sander Berge (Fulham) – SCORED ✅
3-2 – Casemiro (Man Utd) – SCORED ✅
3-3 – Willian (Fulham) – SCORED ✅
3-3 – Victor Lindelof (Man Utd) – MISSED ❌
3-4 – Antonee Robinson (Fulham) – SCORED ✅
3-4 – Joshua Zirkzee (Man Utd) – MISSED ❌
