In a thrilling FA Cup quarter-final at Old Trafford, Manchester United outlasted Liverpool 4-3 after extra time, advancing to the semi-finals. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions and goals, featuring lead changes, a late equalizer, and a decisive extra-time winner.
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Match Highlights
Scott McTominay gave United an early lead, signaling a strong start for the Red Devils. However, Liverpool responded with goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah, turning the game in their favor. Antony, coming from the bench, forced extra time with a goal 41 minutes into the second half, keeping United’s hopes alive.
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The extra time saw three more goals. Harvey Elliott initially put Liverpool ahead, but United mounted a comeback. Marcus Rashford redeemed an earlier miss with a goal, and Amad Diallo scored the winner in the 15th minute of extra time. Diallo was sent off for receiving a second yellow card after removing his shirt in celebration.
Antony’s performance was notable, delivering a crucial goal amidst criticism. This was his second goal of the season, both in the FA Cup.
ANTONYYYYYY 🤩
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On the goal, Antony remarked,
It was a very important goal, it gave us the chance to go the extra time and try to win. Personally it was a very important moment for me, I needed that goal. At no point did I stop thinking about it and working. It’s games like this that show our values and I believe this will motivate everyone for the season. It was a game that we had to help in every way. I managed to score the equalizer. I have also been training my right leg, to make it better and I have done my best to help in the defense, acting as a winger. It was a time for everyone to donate, whatever their position. We came together there and achieved an incredible turnaround.It was a very important goal, it gave us the chance to go to extra time and try to win. Personally it was a very important moment for me, I needed that goal. At no point did I stop thinking about it and working.
He’s been working hard to get better at using his right leg and helping out in defense. Everyone on the team did their part, which led to a great comeback. Scoring that goal meant a lot to Antony, giving his team a chance to win in extra time. He said this game shows what the team is all about and will keep them motivated for the rest of the season.
Manchester United will face Coventry City in the semi-finals, a team that eliminated Wolverhampton. The other semi-final will see Manchester City against Chelsea. The semi-finals are scheduled for April 20th and 21st at Wembley, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the competition.
