THE Manchester United beat Reading, that Saturday, by 2 to 0, and advanced to the next phase of the FA Cup. With that, the team awaits the draw to know who will face in the round of 16 of the tournament.
In their next commitment, United face Nottingham Forest, for the second game of the English League Cup, this Wednesday, at 5 pm (Brasília time), at Old Trafford. In the first leg, Erik ten Hag’s men beat Gustavo Scarpa and Danilo’s team 3-0.
Reading is in England’s second division. At the moment, the club is in 16th place, with 37 points in 28 matches. Thus, he faces Watford, next Saturday, at 12h, at Madejski Stadium.
The match between Manchester United and Reading
Right at the beginning of the match, Ericksen took a free kick and the ball dangerously passed to the left of the opposing goal. Afterwards, Manchester United, again at set pieces, had the opportunity to pass ahead, but Lumley spread out and the Danish midfielder did not take advantage of the surplus.
Looking to take the lead on the scoreboard, United kept up the pressure. In the 20th minute, Weghorst spun and the Reading defender blocked Erik ten Hag’s charges. Subsequently, Bruno Fernandes shot at the edge of the area and kicked it wide.
At the end of the first stage, the Portuguese tried again, but was stopped. A short time later, Rashford rocked the net, but VAR flagged offside. Only at 45′ of the second half, Reading almost opened the scoring, but De Gea defended with his foot.
Casemiro’s goals
At the beginning of the second stage, Bruno Fernandes took a risk from outside the area over the opposing goal. Afterwards, Casemiro opened the scoring for Manchester United. Antony gives a deep pass to the midfielder, who touched the goalkeeper’s exit.
In the 12th minute, the Brazilian scored the second goal of the game, taking a risk from outside the area and hitting the left corner. Subsequently, Fred, after a corner kick, Fred played with lyrics and increased the advantage for Erik ten Hag’s men.
Reading even reduced the difference, with Mbengue, after the defender went up alone to the bottom of the goal. At the end of the match, Antony almost scored, however, punctured the ball.
Other FA Cup games this Saturday
Walsall 0 x 1 Leicester
Accrington 1 x 3 Leeds United
Southampton 2 v 1 Blackpool
Ipswich Town 0-0 Burnley
Sheffield Wednesday 1 vs 1 Fleetwood Town
Fulham 1 v 1 Sunderland
Luton Town 2 x 2 Grimsby Town
Blackburn 2 x 2 Birmingham
Bristol City 3-0 West Bromwich
Preston North End 0 x 3 Tottenham
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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