MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Amad scored in stoppage time of extra time to send Manchester United into the semifinals of the FA Cup with a dramatic 4-3 win against Liverpool on Sunday.
The substitute fired low into the bottom corner to beat Caoimhin Kelleher as United pounced late at Old Trafford following a Liverpool corner.
A thrilling quarterfinal match had seen both teams give away leads in a clash between English soccer’s biggest rivals.
Scott McTominay had put United ahead in the 10th minute before goals from Alexis Mac Allister in the 44th and Mohamed Salah in the second minute of first-half stoppage time gave Liverpool the lead at the break.
Antony leveled in the 87th to send the game into extra time at 2-2.
Harvey Elliott restored Liverpool’s lead in the 105th and Marcus Rashford leveled again seven minutes later.
The game looked set to go to penalties before Amad’s winner. The forward was so caught up in his celebration that he was shown a second yellow card and sent off for removing his jersey.
United will face Championship side Coventry City in the semis, with Chelsea — 4-2 winners earlier on Sunday against Leicester City — to play Manchester City. Both matches will be played in London at Wembley Stadium the weekend of April 20.
CHELSEA’S REVENGE
Two goals in second-half stoppage time saw Chelsea book its place at Wembley and avenge its defeat to Leicester in the 2021 FA Cup final.
But Mauricio Pochettino’s team was given a scare against Leicester at Stamford Bridge.
Marc Cucurella and Cole Palmer put Chelsea 2-0 up in the first half, with Raheem Sterling also having a penalty saved by Jakub Stolarczyk. But Leicester fought back after the break through a spectacular own-goal by Axel Disasi and an equalizer from Stephy Mavididi.
With the game looking set to go to extra time, Chelsea struck twice through two substitutes.
Carney Chukwuemeka restored the Premier League team’s advantage after an assist from Palmer in the second minute of time added on. Noni Madueke scored a brilliant solo effort six minutes later to ensure the win and a semifinal spot.
Leicester beat Chelsea 1-0 in the final three years ago to win the trophy for the first time.
In a thrilling match that had fans on the edge of their seats, Manchester United emerged victorious over Liverpool in extra time to advance to the FA Cup semifinals. The match, which took place at Old Trafford, saw both teams giving it their all in a highly competitive and intense game.
The first half saw both teams creating chances but failing to capitalize on them, with the score remaining 0-0 at halftime. However, the second half saw a dramatic turn of events as Liverpool took the lead with a goal from Mohamed Salah in the 65th minute. Manchester United fought back and equalized with a goal from Marcus Rashford in the 80th minute, sending the game into extra time.
In extra time, it was Manchester United who came out on top, with Bruno Fernandes scoring the winning goal in the 105th minute. Despite Liverpool’s best efforts to equalize, they were unable to break through Manchester United’s defense, ultimately sealing their fate and sending Manchester United through to the semifinals.
The victory was a sweet one for Manchester United fans, who have been eagerly awaiting a return to form for their beloved team. The win also marks a significant milestone for manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who has faced criticism in recent weeks for the team’s inconsistent performances.
As Manchester United now look ahead to the FA Cup semifinals, fans are hopeful that this win will be a turning point for the team as they continue their pursuit of silverware this season. With their confidence boosted by this victory, Manchester United will be looking to carry their momentum forward and secure a spot in the final.