This Tuesday, Manchester United beat Charlton by 3-0 – with goals from Antony and Rashford (twice) – for the English League Cup and advanced to the semi-final of the tournament. The opponent of the next phase will be defined after drawing.
Coach Erik ten Hag’s team has a classic ahead of them. On Saturday, at 9:30 am (Brasília time), United receives Manchester City, at Old Trafford, for a duel for the 19th round of the English Championship.
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United v Charlton game
United opened the scoring in the 21st minute of the first half. Calling responsibility, Antony received a good ball at the edge of the area, adjusted and hit placed in the angle of Maynard-Brewer.
The Manchester team still had a chance to expand in the 36th minute, with a free kick by Fred, who hit the post.
The home team even extended the scoreboard at the beginning of the second stage, with Elanga, but the goal was canceled due to offside in the move. Shortly after, Garnacho also tried. Meanwhile, Charlton were barely able to trouble the defenders Red Devils.
Already in the final stretch, Eriksen almost made the second. The Danish kicked hard at Charlton’s goal and saw the goalkeeper save another one. Following the pressure, Rashford received from Pellistri and finally extended the score for United, at 45.
The number 10, who came on for Antony, didn’t waste it and left one more before the final whistle, taking advantage of Casemiro’s good pass.
Newcastle also advance
Another team that entered the field this Tuesday seeking a place in the semifinals of the League Cup was Newcastle, who beat Leicester City 2-0. James Park, Dan Burn and Joelinton scored the winning goals for the home team.
Dan Burn scored the first goal 15 minutes into the second half. Shortly after, Joelinton expanded. The Brazilian received a pass in the measure of Almirón and rocked the net.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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