Man UTD’s FA Cup defense destroyed by Fulham’s penalty score
In an attempt to defend their position, Manchester United is now out of the competition as Fulham FC settled a penalty shootout with a 3-4 in Old Trafford stadium on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Fulham was leading the game in the first half as defender Calvin Bassey secured a goal for the team with the help of midfielder Andreas Pereira and forward Rodrigo Muniz. The team defended their point well and tried several attacks on their opponent.
As the game progressed and Man UTD failed to deliver points, the team brought on forward Alejandro Garnacho to replace midfielder Manuel Ugarte in the 53rd minute. Multiple plays were attempted, but in the second half, a play by Garnacho and defender Diogo Dalot led the midfielder, Bruno Fernandes, to score a goal in the 71st minute.
Pressure was put on both teams as the game neared completion and the points remained tied. Fans’ chants are drowning out the Old Trafford stadium as both the home and away teams are fighting to best each other.
The penalty shoot-out
In the end, the match concluded in a tie that led to a penalty shootout. Both teams are now desperate to end the game in their win.
The penalty started with Man UTD’s Bruno Fernandes, which ended in a goal. In return, Fulham’s Raul Jimenez kicked a goal. Diogo Dalot scored another point for UTD, and Fulham’s Sander Berge did too.
The shootout was too intense due to both teams catching up on each other for every kick. For the following, Man UTD did not disappoint with another goal by Casemiro, but it was quickly equalised by Fulham’s Willian. Everyone is on equal terms, which puts players in a bind.
The time for UTD came again with Victor Lindelof shooting the ball, but it was saved by Fulham’s keeper, Bernd Leno. The stalemate has been broken.
Fulham’s Antonee Robinson scored another goal, which took his team towards the lead. As UTD craved to at least tie the penalties, Man UTD’s Joshua Zirkzee failed to settle the score as Bernd Leno blocked the attack once again. The penalty shootout ended in 3-4 in favour of the visiting team.
The man of the game, Bernd Leno
As both teams were trying hard to win the penalty shootout, a player stood out amongst them: Fulham FC’s goalkeeper, Bernd Leno. The stalemate between Manchester United and Fulham FC has shaken both teams to desperation, but in the end, the two saves of the hero goalkeeper led Fulham to victory.
This win eliminated Manchester United in the FA Cup and gave Fulham the chance to advance into the league.
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