FA Cup: Mad minute ruins Fulham dreams

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 Manchester United 3 - 1 Fulham

Fulham had two players and their manager sent off as a crazy minute cost them in their FA Cup match at Old Trafford.

Highlights of the match can be found in the video below

 

The away side had looked on course for only their second last-four appearance since they lost to West Ham in the 1975 final. However, their world collapsed around a handball incident.

Just over 20 minutes after Fulham had taken the lead, Jadon Sancho looked like he was about to score an equaliser into an empty net, only for Willian to charge across and clear.

The referee had initially given a corner. The sometimes controversial VAR advised the official to check the pitchside monitor, with Willian protesting and manager Silva furious.

Two goals from Fernandes (one from the resulting penalty) that were either side of a strike from Marcel Sabitzer gave United the win. 

What are the fans saying?

We asked a number of fans about they thought about the game.

Liam said: "Not the best of performances United but a good win.What was all the fuss about with William handling the ball on the line? It was a stonewall penalty. End of story."

Kyekye Eminah was full of praise for a United midfielder: It was a truly inspirational performance from Bruno in the 2nd half. His long ball set Antony away for the penalty incident, followed by his calmly taken penalty under immense pressure and fantastic finish to seal the win. A true captain!"

A more neutral fan added: "Discipline is just as important in winning a football game as tactics and formations. If Fulham had this discipline, then we all could have been posting on a different result. This lack of discipline will damage Fulham’s league position if they cannot find a way to control it.

The red card did cause a number of funny meme's across the internet. Check out this one. 

 Peter, a Fulham fan, told us: "Wow, what a frustrating match. We were so close to a trip to Wembley. That would have been amazing for everyone in our first season in the Premier League."

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