Manchester United set up a semifinal fixture against league one side, Coventry city in Wembley, providing a beacon of hope in an otherwise difficult season.

Though favourites on paper, United lived up to the standard in the first half as Scott Mctominay tapped in from Dalot’s driven cross for an early lead.

Later on, Harry Maguire made it two when he headed into the back of the net from Bruno’s corner, as United started to look more comfortable.

Bruno soon made it three after the break, with a left footed strike aided by a wicked deflection as United were starting to look like runaway winners.

However the tides started to change as Coventry had other ideas, Simms finishing first time from a cross from Tavares of his shin, to beat Onana at his near post to get his side back in the game.

An unlucky deflection off the back of Wan Bisaka saw Onana ball watching, as the ball dipped into the back of the net for a second Coventry goal.

Wan Bisaka was involved again for the wrong reasons, this time handling the ball in the box as referee, Robert James pointed to spot for a Coventry penalty.

Wright sent Onana the wrong way as he completed the comeback for his side, 3-3 the scoreline, Coventry feeling pumped and heroic, United rather dejected and deflated.

Bruno Fernandes and Simms both struck the crossbar ferociously for both sides in extra time as time waned and penalties looking likely.

Drama ensured late on as VAR intervened when Torp thought he had won it for Coventry, only for Ben Sheaf to be ruled out for offside in the build-up.

Ben Sheaf and O’Hare missed their spotkicks respectively as Rasmus Hojlund was the hero for United, scoring the final penalty to send his side to the FA cup final for a second season running.

Manchester United now face neighbours, City in a derby FA cup final for the second consecutive season.

 

 

 

Mbey Williams