THIS IS FOOTBALL HERITAGE

 

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Whenever Manchester United plays Liverpool FC the world stops to watch them play. Even though the Mancs are not in their best of forms, but whenever they face Scousers in a FA Cup game they come out with their best. And this is what happened on 17th March, 2024. The stage was the quarterfinals of the prestigious FA Cup. Manchester United were facing Liverpool in their home. The Scousers were the favorites to march forward in the semi-final. But, this is football. Anything can happen any moment.  Manchester United came from the back and won a thriller in the 120th minute of the game. 

It was a high octane game with both sides attacking continuously. Scott McTominay scored the opening goal of the game as Manchester United were 1-0  up in just 10 minutes. However on the brink of half-time Liverpool scored 2 goals and were up 2-1. It appeared that they will hold the game now and eliminate Manchester United from the FA Cup. However in the nick of time Antony scored the equalizer and the game went into extra time.

In the Extra-Time Liverpool once again took the lead as Elliot scored a goal in 105th minute of the game. However 7 minutes later Rashford scored the equalizer and the Mancs were back in the game. It seamed anyone can win the game, but this is when a young Amad scored a brilliant goal in the 120th minute of the game and sealed a semifinal spot for the Mancs. 

The Old Trafford erupted as Liverpool were knocked out from the FA Cup, The Manchester United are now in the semi-finals wherein they will face Coventry. On the other hand the second semi-final will be played between Manchester City and Chelsea. Whether it will be a repeat of 2018 Final or 2023 Final. The answer lies in the womb of time. But, for the time being its all good in Manchester. 

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