FA CUP: Liverpool crash out as super-sub Amad sends Manchester United to Wembley
Despite the best efforts of Mohamed Salah and Harvey Elliott, Liverpool suffered FA Cup heartbreak against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
AN INCREDIBLE END TO ONE OF THE MOST INCREDIBLE DERBY GAMES YOU WILL HAVE EVER SEEN.
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) March 17, 2024
Step forward, Sir Amad Diallo ♥️@ManUtd have won it in extra-time with seconds to go!!!#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/Avyx1vE857
Manchester United dump Liverpool out of FA Cup
It was a frantic start at Old Trafford, with both teams creating chances early on. Caoimhin Kelleher made a crucial save to deny Alejandro Garnacho, while Mohamed Salah narrowly missed with a bicycle kick volley.
However, it was Manchester United who took the lead when Scott McTominay nodded in a rebound from Kelleher's save.
Flying Scotsman 🏴
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 17, 2024
Goal no.🔟 for club and country in 2023/24 for @McTominay10! ⚽️#MUFC || #FACup pic.twitter.com/8qnoiUPvZe
The visitors thought they had equalized, but VAR ruled out Wataru Endo's goal for offside.Just before halftime, LKlopp's men turned the game around. Alexis MacAllister leveled the score after a well-worked move involving Jarell Quansah and Darwin Nunez.
Then, right on the stroke of halftime, Salah put Liverpool ahead with a rebound finish.
Liverpool continued to press after the break, with Núñez causing problems for the United defense.
However, United fought back, and Antony's late goal forced extra time.
Harvey Elliott's deflected shot gave Liverpool the lead once again, but Marcus Rashford equalized for United.
Just when it seemed penalties were inevitable, Facundo Pellistri scored a dramatic winner for United in the 121st minute, sending Old Trafford into a frenzy. Despite being sent off for his celebration, Pellistri's goal secured a thrilling victory for United.
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