Diallo's 121st-Minute Winner Sends Man Utd into FA Cup Semis, Easing Pressure on Ten Hag
FA Cup Thriller: Man United Beats Liverpool 4-3 to Advance
Diallo's Late Header Stuns Liverpool, Sends United into Cup Last Four
In a pulsating FA Cup quarterfinal clash, Amad Diallo's 121st-minute header propelled Manchester United to a dramatic 4-3 victory over bitter rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford.
The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with United taking an early lead through Anthony Elanga, but Liverpool responding swiftly with goals from Mohamed Salah and Fabio Carvalho. A brilliant Bruno Fernandes strike leveled the scoreline for United before halftime.
After the break, Cody Gakpo restored Liverpool's advantage, but Mason Greenwood's equalizer sent the match into extra time. As the game seemed destined for a penalty shootout, Diallo rose highest to meet a Luke Shaw cross, guiding the ball into the net to spark wild celebrations among the United faithful.
The victory was a significant boost for under-fire United manager Erik ten Hag, who has faced increasing scrutiny in recent weeks. It marked United's first win over Liverpool in a competitive fixture since 2018 and eased the pressure on Ten Hag, who had been under growing pressure following a series of poor results.
United will now face Brighton & Hove Albion in the FA Cup semi-finals, while Liverpool's FA Cup journey comes to an end. The result further intensifies the rivalry between the two clubs and sets the stage for more thrilling encounters in the future.
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