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Coventry City 3-3 Man Utd LIVE RESULT: United sneak through to FA Cup final on penalties despite epic Sky Blues comeback

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MANCHESTER UNITED have sneaked through to the FA Cup final on penalties after Coventry came back from 3-0 down to take the tie to spot kicks.

The Red Devils took the lead through Scott McTominay's 23rd-minute finish.

Right on half-time, Harry Maguire doubled his side's advantage with a bullet header from a corner.

United captain Bruno Fernandes made it 3-0 just before the hour mark after pouncing on a Coventry defensive error before Ellis Simms netted for 3-1 to begin the Sky Blues' epic comeback.

Callum O'Hare's deflected effort flew past Andre Onana to make it 3-2 - and Haji Wright's 95th-minute penalty completed a stunning turnaround to take the FA Cup classic to extra time.

Victor Torp thought he etched his name into FA Cup history in the 120th minute, only for his strike to be ruled out by VAR for an offside in the build-up.

The tie was decided by penalties, which saw Rasmus Hojlund slam home the decisive spot kick to spare Man Utd's blushes and secure their spot in the final.

  • Match result: Coventry City 3-3 Man Utd (PENS 2-4)
  • Coventry City team: Collins, Latibeaudiere, Thomas, Kitching, Bidwell, Eccles, Sheaf, O'Hare, Van Ewijk, Simms, Wright
  • Man Utd team: Onana, Dalot, Maguire, Wan-Bissaka, Casemiro, Mainoo, McTominay, Fernandes, Rashford, Garnacho, Hojlund

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  • ET: Coventry 3-3 Man Utd

    106. Coventry forced into a change. Tavares picked up a sore on in that half.

    • OFF: Tavares
    • ON: Godden
  • Back underway!

    Coventry get the second period of extra time underway.

  • Half time: Coventry 3-3 Man Utd

    A few bodies going to ground during that first period there.

    Cramp and tiredness very much coming into it.

    epa11292219 Coventry CityÂ’s Ben Sheaf (L) vies for the ball with Man UtdÂ’s Bruno Fernandes (R) during the FA Cup semi-final soccer match Coventry City against Manchester United at Wembley in London, Britain, 21 April 2024. EPA/ANDY RAIN EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos, 'live' services or NFTs. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.
  • HALF TIME

    In extra time.

    Still Coventry 3-3 Man Utd

  • ET: Coventry 3-3 Man Utd

    105. They win the first header Coventry but it falls to Antony who volleys goalward.

    That's blocked and Forson is then adjudged to have a high foot and it's a free kick.

  • ET: Coventry 3-3 Man Utd

    105. Close! Forson receives the ball 20 yards from goal and aims a low shot at goal.

    It was bouncing just wide but Collins didn't know that and gets a fingertip to put it behind.

  • ET: Coventry 3-3 Man Utd

    104. Haji Wright receives a pass after a great Coventry move.

    He has Tavares on the right and could lay him in here but opts to go for goal. His attempt from inside the box is blocked.

    LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Callum O'Hare of Coventry scores their 2nd goal during the Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Coventry City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on April 21, 2024 in London, England.(Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)
  • ET: Coventry 3-3 Man Utd

    102. United forced into a change here as McTominay goes to ground.

    • OFF: McTominay
    • ON: Forson
  • ET: Coventry 3-3 Man Utd

    100. Another effort at goal for Coventry.

    They work a throw-in inside and Sheaf has the ball 30 yards from goal. He moves it onto his right foot, looking to curl it into the corner but it's a couple of yards wide.

  • ET: Coventry 3-3 Man Utd

    99. A little end-to-end there as Coventry try to attack down the right.

    But when it breaks down, Diallo can break with space on the halfway line. He gets to the edge of the box without passing or shooting, eventually feeding Eriksen who has his shot blocked.

    epa11292168 Coventry City players celebrate after team mate Haji Wright scored the 3-3 tie goal from the penalty spot during the FA Cup semi-final soccer match Coventry City against Manchester United at Wembley in London, Britain, 21 April 2024. EPA/ANDY RAIN EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos, 'live' services or NFTs. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.
  • ET: Coventry 3-3 Man Utd

    97. Fernandes drifts into the box and receives a long, direct pass into the box.

    He tries to flick the ball with his head towards goal from 12 yards but it bounces aimlessly and harmlessly wide.

  • ET: Coventry 3-3 Man Utd

    96. Haji Wright forces Casemiro to commit down the Coventry left and he scoots by the Brazilian.

    But he overruns the ball and it rolls out for a goal kick.

    Casemiro doing his best impression of someone trying to run after completing the London marathon there. Sir Jim would've likely ran past him there.

    Coventry could well play on that here.

  • ET: Coventry 3-3 Man Utd

    OFF THE BAR FROM FERNANDES!

    Hojlund drives to the edge of the box and feeds Amad on the right.

    He cuts inside and lays it off to Fernandes 20 yards from goal and he thunders a side-foot effort which crashes off the underside of the bar!

    Rob Jones checks his watch but it didn't cross the line.

  • ET: Coventry 3-3 Man Utd

    92. Coventry shooting towards their own supporters in this first period.

    They work the ball down their right once again where they're getting so much joy.

    They scream for a foul but United allowed to come away with the ball.

    LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Manchester United's Andre Onana is beaten from the penalty spot by Coventry City's Haji Wright (#11) during the Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Coventry City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on April 21, 2024 in London, England.(Photo by Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images)
    Coventry City's Haji Wright (right) celebrates with team-mate Bobby Thomas after scoring their side's third goal of the game from the penalty spot during the Emirates FA Cup semi-final match at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday April 21, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Coventry. Photo credit should read: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.
  • EXTRA TIME

    United get the extra time period underway!

  • Full time thoughts

    Roy Keane sums it up perfectly: "I can't believe what I'm watching."

  • Full time numbers

    What a contrast to how the stats looked at the interval.

    Coventry much more in the face of United's players, especially after conceding that third.

    They saw much more of the ball in that second period, too.

  • FT: Coventry 3-3 Man Utd

    Nothing but praise for Coventry, who were down and out at 3-0 really.

    A combination of their incredible fight, determination and quality got them back in it.

    And a little bit of luck at times too.

    But this United team will never fail to surprise you. A new low.

    They have 30 minutes to rectify things and save their season - and their manager's job!

  • FULL TIME

    United fans BOO as Rob Jones blows his whistle for full time.

    We're going to extra time.

    Coventry 3-3 Man Utd

    Coventry City's English manager Mark Robins reacts on the touchline during the English FA Cup semi-final football match between Coventry City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium in north west London on April 21, 2024. (Photo by Ian Kington / AFP) / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by IAN KINGTON/AFP via Getty Images)
  • Coventry 3-3 Man Utd

    90+8. United almost win it at the death!

    Diallo works the ball well out to Fernandes who drives to the by-line. He smashes it across goal and Collins' foot gets there before Hojlund's.

    Coventry clear.

  • Coventry 3-3 Man Utd

    90+7. United change:

    • OFF: Rashford
    • ON: Amad Diallo
  • Coventry 3-3 Man Utd

    90+6. Coventry are in again down the right.

    A low cross finds the feet of Simms who is allowed to turn but his shot at goal is blocked.

  • Coventry 3-3 Man Utd

    Bedlam behind that goal.

    Wright the coolest man in the stadium, strokes home the penalty, sending Onana the wrong way.

    Absolutely incredible.

  • GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!

    COVENTRY LEVEL IT.

    3-0 DOWN - BACK TO 3-3.

    UNITED COLLAPSE ONCE MORE!

  • Coventry 2-3 Man Utd

    Haji Wright to take....

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