Man United were dumped out of the FA Cup after losing to Middlesbrough on penalties.
Manchester United were knocked out of the FA Cup after losing 7-8 on penalties to Middlesbrough in the fourth round on Friday.
Chris Wilder’s side held on to take the Red Devils to extra time and beyond where United youngster Anthony Elanga missed a crucial spot-kick in an intense shoot-out at Old Trafford.
Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty during the first half when Paul Pogba was brought down by Anfernee Dijksteel in the 20th minute.
Jadon Sancho scored soon after to give the hosts the lead but a rather controversial second-half goal from Wilder’s side saw the scores level as the game headed into extra time.
Boro defender Paddy McNair, a former United player, told ITV: “We started the first half slow, but the second half we played really well. We deserved the equaliser.
“United weren’t taking their chances and that gave us a bit of a lift. Ronaldo’s penalty was a big moment too. I had seven very good years here, but it’s a brilliant feeling.”
Player Ratings
Manchester United: Henderson (6), Dalot (6), Varane (6), Maguire (7), Shaw (6), Pogba (7), McTominay (6), Rashford (6), Bruno Fernandes (7), Sancho (8), Ronaldo (5).
Bench: Fred (7), Elanga (5), Jones (6), Mata (6).
Middlesbrough: Lumley (6), Dijksteel (5), Fry (6), McNair (7), Jones (6), Crooks (6), Howson (7), Tavernier (6), Taylor (6), Sporar (6), Balogun (6).
Bench: Watmore (7), Payero (6), Peltier (6), Connolly (6), Bamba (6).
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