Manchester United secured a last victory over Leicester City in the fourth round FA Cup, although she achieved an uninspiring overall performance in Old Trafford.
A late winner from Harry Maguire, who drove in Bruno Fernande’s free kick, sealed a 2-1 win for the hosts and triggered cheering celebrations in Old Trafford.
United, however, rode his luck as Var, in the fifth round in the FA Cup, the goal for the offside.
The first half was a dark matter for United who did not register a single shot on the finish.
Leicester took advantage of the advantage, and Bobby de Cordova-Reid opened the rating shortly before half.
Wilfred Ndidi’s deep shot was saved by André Onana, but the rebound fell kindly to de Cordova-Reid, who made no mistake to bring the ball into the net.
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In search of a spark, manager Ruben presented Amorim Alejandro Garnacho during the break, and the influence of the Argentine was immediately.
United finally showed some intentions to attack, with Garnacho’s pace and trick torturing the defense of Leicester.
His persistence paid off in the 68th minute when he delivered a cross from the left, which led to a happy break for United. Rasmus Hojlund’s first exertion was blocked, but the ball fell Joshua Zirkzee, who hit your home to reach United Level.
From that moment on, United dominated with Garnacho in the heart of every attack. He was unlucky not to score himself, to dismantle a shot from the line and later hit the adjacent to the adjacent.
Leicester, who looked like himself in the first half, was increasingly under pressure, but defended decided and seemed to force the additional time.
United, however, received a free kick on the right flank. Fernandes delivered a beautifully floating ball into the box, where Maguire rose at the highest to nod against his former club. Leicester’s players appealed to offside, but without Var to intervene, the goal stood and brought United a dramatic and controversial victory.
It was an escape for the hosts who were far from finding a way. Leicester is campaigned by controlling and admiring great spells of the game.
The victory means that Manchester United progresses to the FA Cup round of 16 and keep their hopes for silverware alive.
Amorim will be relieved, but also aware that the inconsistent representations of its site remain a major problem.
It is a cruel outcome for Leicester, but you can take your heart from your performance, especially in the first half, because you are back on your focus on your survival scrap.
