Edinson Cavani of Manchester United celebrates after scoring the equalizer in the 26th minute of the match against Newcastle United in Round 19 of the 2021-22 English Premier League (EPL) at St James’s Park in Newcastle, England on December 27 (local time) . Newcastle = AP News
English professional footballer Manchester United (Man United) advanced to the round of 32 of the FA Cup by defeating Aston Villa.
Manchester United won 1-0 against Aston Villa at Old Trafford, Manchester, England on the 11th (Korean time) thanks to Scott McTominay’s winning goal in the third round of the 2021-22 FA Cup (round 64).
Manchester United, who have won the tournament 12 times, will face Middlesbrough from the Championship (Second Division) in the Round of 32 to be held early next month.
Cristiano Ronaldo missed out due to minor muscle problems, but United took the lead with a goal eight minutes into the game.
A sharp cross from Fred from behind was headered by McTominay.
Aston Villa counterattacked, but it was not easy to score.
In the 19th minute, John McGinn’s left-footed shot from the front of the penalty arc was blocked by Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea.
Ten minutes later, Manchester United made a defensive mistake, and Ollie Watkins, who caught the ball, sprinted into the goal area and tried to hit the top of the post, which was disappointing.
Aston Villa continued the offensive in the second half.
But this time, two offsides caught him off guard.
Danny Ings scored a goal from a free kick in the 5th minute of the second half, but the referee declared offside after video review (VAR).
9 minutes later, Watkins’ goal from the front door was also disqualified because of offside.
Manchester United, who were looking for a chance to escape, had to be content with a one-goal victory as Mason Greenwood sprinted to the right flank in the 29th minute and a left-footed shot blocked by Aston Villa Emiliano Martinez keeper.
Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard visited Old Trafford to finish the FA Cup in the round of 64.
Kim Ki-joong reporter k2j@hankookilbo.com
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