Manchester United eliminates Liverpool from the FA Cup quarterfinals with Diallo netting a sensational extra-time goal.
Manchester United halted Liverpool’s pursuit of a quadruple of trophies in Jurgen Klopp’s final season after Amad Diallo’s decisive goal secured a thrilling 4-3 victory in the FA Cup quarterfinal, settled in extra time.
The Ivorian winger, however, received a second yellow card for removing his shirt in celebration at the end of a tumultuous 120 minutes, underscoring United’s determination to keep their silverware aspirations alive.
Twice, Erik ten Hag’s side had to mount late comebacks to advance to the semifinals. Despite Scott McTominay’s early opener, two quick goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah tilted the momentum in Liverpool’s favor just before halftime.
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United’s hopes remained alive with Antony’s first goal at Old Trafford in over a year, leveling the score to force extra time. Liverpool once again seized the lead when Harvey Elliott’s shot, deflected, found the net.
However, Marcus Rashford, redeeming himself after missing a crucial opportunity in injury time, equalized to make it 3-3. Then, in added time of extra time, Diallo scored only his second goal for United, capitalizing on a swift counterattack orchestrated by the impressive Alejandro Garnacho following a Liverpool corner.
