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Manchester United shocked the soccer world on Saturday by upsetting rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup final.
The defeat is only City’s fifth on the entire campaign and first with Rodri in the lineup since February of 2023. United netted twice in the match to collect the cup, and both goals were scored by 19-year-old emerging stars.
City entered the match as massive favorites to lift the trophy. The Premier League champions went into the weekend having not lost in regulation since December 6th. Pep Guardiola’s side did get knocked out of the UEFA Champions League by Real Madrid, but they were edged out on penalty kicks.
United, on the other hand, endured one of their worst seasons in the last 30 years. The Red Devils ultimately finished a drastically disappointing eighth in the top flight table. As a result, the club had to win Saturday’s match to ensure a place in a European competition next season.
Red Devils stun rivals with two first-half goals
Both teams had chances to take an early lead in the fixture. Marcus Rashford found himself racing in on goal inside the first minute of the match. Nevertheless, City defender Kyle Walker was able to use his electric pace and snuff out any danger.
At the other end, United center back Lisandro Martinez clumsily bundled into star striker Erling Haaland inside the box just seconds later. Both the match referee and VAR, however, denied a potential penalty kick for the English champions. The decision will certainly be debated, but the correct call was likely made on the pitch.
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United, despite only having 25% of the ball in the opening half an hour, then took the lead in the 30th minute thanks to a gift by the City defense. Josko Gvardiol attempted to clear a pending threat by heading the ball back to Ortega in front of goal.
Nevertheless, the goalkeeper simultaneously rushed out to collect the long ball near the edge of his own penalty area. With Ortega…
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Author : Chris Moore
Publish date : 2024-05-25 17:25:45
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