MIDDLESBROUGH have defeated Manchester United on penalties in an FA Cup fourth-round thriller.
Anthony Elanga missed the crucial spot-kick in a stunning shoot-out which Boro won 8-7 after the tie ended 1-1 following extra time.
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- Manchester United XI: Henderson, Dalot, Maguire, Varane, Shaw, McTominay, Pogba, Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Sancho Ronaldo.
- Middlesbrough XI: Lumley, Dijksteel, Fry, McNair, Jones, Howson, Crooks, Tavernier, Taylor, Balogun, Sporar
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Rangnick speaks on Lingard
Ralf Rangnick has spoken on the Jesse Lingard situation following the FA Cup humbling to Middlesbrough, on which Lingard was not in the squad.
Rangnick had said Lingard asked for some time off to “clear his head”, which Lingard has denied.
Rangnick said: “We were one outfield player less on the team sheet, so why would I have allowed him [Lingard] to have four or five days off, I would have loved to have had him in the squad.”
Rangnick speaks on Elanga penalty
Boss Ralf Rangnick said: “Anyone can imagine how he [Elanga] is, he is shattered and absolutely disappointed.
“We will try to encourage him [Elanga] again, be there for him and it can happen to more experienced players. We could not have had more players to take it, there was Luke Shaw, Phil Jones and the goalkeeper.”
That’s all from Old Trafford
Manchester United crash out of the FA Cup after losing to Middlesbrough on penalties.
The Red Devils were dominant throughout the game but did not make the most of the goalscoring opportunities they created.
Chris Wilder will be delighted with the result as his team sail through to the FA Cup fifth round.
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Why was Middlesbrough’s goal allowed to stand?
The new law states that ‘If an attacking player’s accidental handball immediately precedes another player scoring, the goal will now be awarded, when last season it was likely to have been ruled out.’
Watmore’s accidental handball occurred before he passed the ball to Crooks, who scored the equalising goal.
Chris Wilder reacts
“I talked to the players about making memories and taking that opportunity. Listen, not always the best team wins and we’re up against world class players and you know you’re going to be up against it.”
“We missed a few chances, we rode our luck at times but we showed plenty of spirit.”
“I thought straight away that it was hand ball.”
“There were a few doubters on the side when penalty takers five and six with a combined age of about 110 stepped up, but yeah they were really good!”
Duncan Watmore reacts
“If I’m honest it was completely accidental so I was hoping it wouldn’t be [disallowed].”
“Me and Crooksy were in a United age group together here so it was quite special for us.”
Paddy McNair reacts
“It was unbelievable! I thought we started the first half quite slow but in the second half we played really well.”
“I felt confident hitting it [the penalty] and thankfully it went in!”
“I think obviously they weren’t taking their chances so every time they missed it gave us a bit of a lift.”
“In the last 10 games we’ve won eight so we’re on very good form. When you come to a stadium like this you have to ride your luck at times but I think overall we took it to penalties and I think that was a great way to finish it.”
Full Time (AET) Manchester United 1-1 Middlesbrough (PENS 7-8)
Ralf Rangnick will be incredibly frustrated with that result.
The Red Devils should have scored a number of goals in the first half alone, but they simply could not finish their chances.
Meanwhile, Chris Wilder will be delighted as his team head through to the FA Cup fifth round.
Full Time (AET) Manchester United 1-1 Middlesbrough (PENS 7-8)
Manchester United have been knocked out of the FA Cup!
Middlesbrough are through after an intense penalty shootout.
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Penalties – Man Utd 7-8 Middlesbrough
Elanga strikes over!
Middlesbrough are through!
Man Utd are OUT!
Penalties – Man Utd 7-8 Middlesbrough
Peltier scores!
Penalties – Man Utd 7-7 Middlesbrough
Dalot scores!
Penalties – Man Utd 6-7 Middlesbrough
Fry scores!
Penalties – Man Utd 6-6 Middlesbrough
McTominay strikes, McTominay scores – but it is almost saved by Lumley.
Penalties – Man Utd 5-6 Middlesbrough
Watmore scores!
Penalties – Man Utd 5-5 Middlesbrough
Fernandes sends Lumley the wrong way.
We’re into sudden death!
Penalties – Man Utd 4-5 Middlesbrough
Bamba is calm and collected as he passes the ball into the bottom left corner.
Penalties – Man Utd 4-4 Middlesbrough
Ronaldo steps up but he doesn’t miss this one!
Penalties – Man Utd 3-4 Middlesbrough
Tavernier scores the fourth will an excellent strike!
Penalties – Man Utd 3-3 Middlesbrough
Fred rifles a brilliant strike into the bottom right corner.
Penalties – Man Utd 2-3 Middlesbrough
Howson scores his penalty and sends Henderson the wrong way.
Penalties – Man Utd 2-2 Middlesbrough
Maguire strikes into the bottom right corner.
Penalties – Man Utd 1-1 Middlesbrough
Peyero is next.
He aims for the bottom right and the ball sneaks underneath Henderson and into the goal!
Penalties – Man Utd 1-2 Middlesbrough
Mata is next.
He strikes into the top right corner – brilliant penalty!
Penalties – Man Utd 0-1 Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough take the first penalty…
McNair steps up and slots the ball into the bottom right corner.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
