BREAKING: Man United Reach FA Cup Semi finals With Epic Extra time Win Over Liverpool
- Manchester United beat Liverpool 4-3 after extra time in an FA Cup quarterfinal match at Old Trafford on Sunday, March 17
- United reached the last four in the most extraordinary circumstances as Amad Diallo fired into the back of the net in the 119th minute to eliminate Jurgen Klopp's 'Kops'
- Legit.ng reports that with that devastating defeat to their fierce rivals, Liverpool's quadruple hopes are now over
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Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering sports and football.
Manchester, England - Manchester United saw off the challenge of eternal rivals, Liverpool, on Sunday, March 17, to progress to the semifinal of the English FA Cup.
First played during the 1871–72 season, the FA Cup is the oldest national football competition in the world.
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In a captivating seven-goal thriller at Old Trafford, United edged Liverpool 4-3 after 120 minutes of football.
The knockout match had seven different goalscorers. While Scott McTominay, Antony, Marcus Rashford, and Amad Diallo, were on the scoresheet for the home side, Alexis Mac Allister, Mohamed Salah, and Harvey Elliot netted for Jurgen Klopp's side.
Erik ten Hag’s side had led early through McTominay but Liverpool then took the lead with two goals in just three minutes before half-time.
Manchester United’s final chance of winning a trophy this season appeared to have ended but Antony popped up with a fine late goal to make it 2-2 and send the game to extra-time.
More drama was to come, with Elliott firing Liverpool in front with a heavily deflected goal before Rashford again equalised - Diallo then scored a 120th-minute winner to send United into the hat for the semi-finals.
Manchester United fan reacts
Reacting to United's triumph, Agunbiade Arinola said it was a "very needed win" to boost the players' confidence going forward.
The lifelong United fan also stated that United deserved the win because they "showed a different mentality".
He told Legit.ng:
"First the positives, Alejandro Garnacho has really developed into an important player. His mentality is solid, taking on defenders, creating assists and tracking back down the wing when we are off-possession.
"Andre Onana has stepped up; at least he didn’t concede any useless goal today.
"Generally, the team did well, especially in the second half's last quarter and extra time. They stood against their opponent with the winning mentality.
"Our coach still has lots to do. He was lucky with his dynamic formation at extra time."
On the negatives, Arinola said United had a "very poor" start to the second half till the 75 minutes.
He said:
"Our midfielders look tired, losing possessions easily and also losing each of Liverpool’s players."
For Onayemi Yusuf, watching Manchester United's thrilling victory against Liverpool, especially after coming back from being a goal down twice, "filled me with immense joy".
He told Legit.ng:
"Sharing the winning experience with my five-day-old daughter made it even more special.
"Glory glory Manchester United. I will watch the highlights throughout the international break."
Officials complete FA Cup semifinal draw
In a piece of related news, Legit.ng reported that Manchester United will face West Midlands opponents, Coventry, in the semifinal of the English FA Cup.
The fixture was confirmed on Sunday night, March 17, after United scaled through to the last four thanks to a last-gasp extra-time strike by Diallo in the quarterfinal match against Liverpool.
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