The return of Paul Pogba has turned sour for Manchester United. Middlesbrough, resident of Championship (D2), overcame the Red Devils in the 4th round of the FA Cup on Friday at Old Trafford after a memorable penalty shootout (1-1, 7-8 tab).
Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty
The Red Devils opened the scoring in this meeting thanks to Sancho on a deep pass from Paul Pogba (25th). The Frenchman caused a penalty that Cristiano Ronaldo completely missed (19th), symbol of a match where the Red Devils did not cease to lack success and efficiency in attack.
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Manchester United attempted 30 strikes during the game for only 9 shots on target.
In the second half, Boro restarted the game thanks to Matt Crooks who equalized (64th). English midfielder Crooks appeared at the far post and tackled the empty goal after Watmore’s shot was too cross. Thanks to a great Joe Lumley in the goal of Middlesbrough, the residents of D2 resisted the Red Devils in extra time.