Manchester United has secured its spot in the FA Cup final after a thrilling match against Brighton on Saturday. The game ended in a goalless draw and went into a penalty shootout, with United eventually winning 7-6 (The Guardian).
It was a tense game that saw both sides evenly matched throughout the 90 minutes. Brighton played a solid defense, making it tough for United’s attackers to get past their lines. United also put up a good fight, with goalkeeper Dean Henderson making some crucial saves to keep them in the game.
The match was decided on penalties, with United’s Victor Lindelof scoring the final penalty to win the game. It was a disappointing end for Brighton, who had played well throughout the match but were unable to convert their chances (The Athletic).
This victory sets up a Manchester derby in the FA Cup final, with United set to face off against Manchester City (BBC). It will be a highly anticipated match, with both teams eager to come out on top.
United’s win was met with some controversy, with fans from both sides unhappy with decisions made by the officials during the game. The Mirror criticized an “ludicrous FA decision” that resulted in the game taking place at Wembley Stadium instead of a neutral venue due to COVID-19 restrictions. United fans were also upset with a VAR decision that ruled out a goal by Harry Maguire in the first half (The Mirror).
Regardless of the controversy, United has secured its spot in the final and will be looking to win its first FA Cup since 2016. They will need to put in a strong performance against City to come out on top (NBC Sports’ ProSoccerTalk).
