Sport Local March 03, 2025

Fulham Defeats Manchester United in FA Cup

In an intense match, Fulham eliminated Manchester United in the FA Cup after a penalty shootout, securing their place in the quarterfinals. Despite being under pressure, Fulham held strong, with Raúl Jiménez playing a key role.


Fulham Defeats Manchester United in FA Cup

Manchester United and Fulham faced off in an exciting FA Cup match that was decided by a penalty shootout. Despite Fulham taking the lead with a goal from Calvin Bassey at the end of the first half, Manchester United equalized thanks to a goal from Bruno Fernandes in the 70th minute.

The game remained closely contested and neither team managed to score another goal, leading to extra time. In the penalties, both teams showed precision in their initial shots. However, a miss by Victor Lindelöf in the fourth penalty for Manchester United, followed by key saves by Bernd Leno against Joshua Zirkzee, allowed Fulham to secure victory 4-3.

With this result, Fulham advanced to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, where they will face Crystal Palace. Raúl Jiménez's performance stood out, as he came on in the second half and scored an important penalty for his team during the final shootout. The match was marked by intensity and the high level of both teams, who fought until the end in the legendary Old Trafford stadium.