Man United and Liverpool put on a thrilling display in the FA Cup quarter-final, with Amad Diallo’s late goal securing a 4-3 win for United.
In a thrilling and heart-stopping match, Manchester United narrowly defeated rivals Liverpool 4-3 in a classic FA Cup quarter-final at Old Trafford. The game was decided in extra-time when substitute Amad Diallo scored a 121st-minute winner, sending the United fans into a great excitement and confirming this as an all-time classic.
Both teams came into the match with high hopes and determination to secure a spot in the semi-finals. The game started off with a bang as United midfielder Scott McTominay opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a powerful shot from outside the box.
Liverpool quickly responded, and the game turned into a back-and-forth battle. The Reds equalized in the 44th minute when Argentine midfielder Alexis Mac Allister found the back of the net with a stunning finish. Just a minute later, Liverpool took the lead with a goal from their star player Mohamed Salah, after some slick passing and a clinical finish.
However, United was determined not to let their rivals get the better of them. In stoppage time of the first half, Anthony scored a brilliant goal to level the score and send both teams into the break at 2-2.
The second half saw even more intense action, with both teams pressing for a winner. Liverpool’s 18-year-old wonderkid Harvey Elliott scored a spectacular goal in the 105th minute making it 3-2. But it was not until the 112th minute that United equalized, with a goal from the talented Marcus Rashford.
As the clock ticked towards penalties, United’s can’t-miss sensation. Amad Diallo stepped up and scored in the 121st minute, securing a spot for his team in the semi-finals against Coventry.
Speaking after the game, United’s head coach Ten Hag was full of praise for his team’s determination and belief in securing the win. “The first 35 minutes were the best minutes of our season,” he said in an interview.
“The team had a strong belief to win this game, and we went for it. The players delivered and we got it.”
As both teams now turn their focus to their upcoming matches, this FA Cup quarter-final will go down in history as one of the most memorable and thrilling encounters between these two fierce rivals.