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Antony found himself under scrutiny and faced criticism, being branded as “shameless” following Manchester United’s nail-biting victory over Coventry City in the FA Cup semi-finals. Initially, Sunday’s match seemed to be unfolding in Manchester United’s favor as they surged to a commanding 3-0 lead against Coventry City at Wembley Stadium, seemingly securing their place in the FA Cup final for the second consecutive year.
However, against all odds, Coventry City orchestrated a stunning comeback, completely shifting the momentum of the game and pushing it into overtime. Ellis Simms’ timely equalizer just 19 minutes before halftime marked a pivotal moment, followed by Callum O’Hare’s deflected shot, narrowing the deficit to a single goal and reigniting hope among Coventry’s faithful supporters.
The zenith of the comeback arrived when Haji Wright coolly converted a contentious penalty deep into injury time, leveling the score and thrusting the match into extra time, leaving fans and pundits alike in disbelief. The atmosphere at Wembley Stadium crackled with excitement as Coventry City’s spirited performance captured the imagination of football enthusiasts.
The saga continued in extra time when Mark Robins’ side thought they had completed one of the greatest comebacks in FA Cup history with Victor Torp’s goal in the 121st minute, only for VAR to intervene and disallow it for a marginal offside infringement, eliciting disappointment and frustration among Coventry’s players and supporters.
Ultimately, the match reached its climax with a tense penalty shootout, where Manchester United emerged triumphant with a 4-2 victory, despite Casemiro fluffing his team’s opening penalty. Andre Onana’s crucial save from Callum O’Hare’s spot-kick and Ben Sheaf’s subsequent miss heightened the drama.
The defining moment arrived when Rasmus Hojlund calmly converted United’s final penalty, securing their berth in the FA Cup final against Manchester City. Despite the fierce competition and heightened emotions, the majority of United’s players displayed sportsmanship by promptly consoling their crestfallen opponents after Hojlund’s decisive spot-kick sealed the deal, demonstrating a commendable level of respect and fair play amidst the competitive atmosphere of professional football.
