Manchester United vs Coventry LIVE: FA Cup semi-final result as Red Devils sneak through penalty shootout to reach final

Coventry 3-3 Man Utd (2-4 on penalties): Erik ten Hag’s men will face Manchester City next month

We want to win trophies every season - Ten Hag

Manchester United made hard work of their FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City and needed a penalty shootout to set up a tantilising clash against Manchester City next month.

United took the initiative for the first 60 minutes and worked their way up to a three goal lead after Scott McTominay, Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes all found the back of the net. Yet there was a twist in the tale as Coventry came from behind to force the match into extra-time.

With 20 minutes to go Ellis Simms scored on the turn to give the Championship club some hope before Callum O’Hare’s deflected strike looped over Andre Onana. A stoppage time penalty was then dispatched by Haji Wright to force an extra 30 minutes. Victor Torp slotted home right at the end of the game but his effort was ruled out for offside and penalties were needed to decide the match.

Bradley Collins saved Casemiro’s first kick but Andre Onana came up with the goods for Man Utd. He kept out O’Hare’s effort then saw Ben Sheaf ping one over the top as Rasmus Hojlund netted the winning penalty.

Relive the action from Wembley below plus get the latest odds and tips for the match right here:

Coventry City vs Manchester United LIVE

• Manchester United avoid embarassment and sneak into FA Cup final despite dramatic Coventry comeback
• 122’ DISALLOWED! - Torp scores for Coventry but the goal is rueld out for offside (COV 3-3 MUN)
• 116’ CROSSBAR! - Simms hits the woodwork late in extra time (COV 3-3 MUN)
• 94’ CROSSBAR! - Fernandes drills the woodwork in extra time (COV 3-3 MUN)
• 90+5’ GOAL! - Coventry complete comeback with late penalty (COV 3-3 MUN)
• 79’ GOAL! - O’Hare’s deflected effort beats Onana (COV 2-3 MUN)
• 71’ GOAL! - Simms turns the ball home for Coventry (COV 1-3 MUN)
• 58’ GOAL! - Fernandes adds a third with slick finish (COV 0-3 MUN)
• 45+1 GOAL! - Maguire’s powers header home on stroke of half-time (COV 0-2 MUN)
• 23’ GOAL! - McTominay tap in puts United into the lead (COV 0-1 MUN)

[21 April 2024 18:40 · Mike Jones]

Manchester United defeat Coventry on penalties to reach FA Cup final

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, speaking to ITV1: “We found a way.

“We started the game really well and then conceded a sloppy goal. We were unfortunate to concede the second goal. I think the penalty was so hard but all credit to Coventry. They made it tough for us in the second half of extra time.

“It sums up our season, we had great control and played well for 60 minutes but then we conceded out of nothing.

“Then I don’t know, it seems like the world wanted Coventry to go on and do it. We showed great character to stick with it and it was important to win the shootout.”

[21 April 2024 18:37 · Mike Jones]

Manchester United defeat Coventry on penalties to reach FA Cup final

Manchester United made hard work of their FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City and needed a penalty shootout to set up a tantilising clash against Manchester City next month.

United took the initiative for the first 60 minutes and worked their way up to a three goal lead after Scott McTominay, Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes all found the back of the net. Yet there was a twist in the tale as Coventry came from behind to force the match into extra-time.

With 20 minutes to go Ellis Simms scored on the turn to give the Championship club some hope before Callum O’Hare’s deflected strike looped over Andre Onana. A stoppage time penalty was then dispatched by Haji Wright to force an extra 30 minutes. Victor Torp slotted home right at the end of the game but his effort was ruled out for offside and penalties were needed to decide the match.

Bradley Collins saved Casemiro’s first kick but Andre Onana came up with the goods for Man Utd. He kept out O’Hare’s effort then saw Ben Sheaf ping one over the top as Rasmus Hojlund netted the winning penalty.

[21 April 2024 18:24 · Mike Jones]

Penalties: Coventry 2-4 Man Utd

Rasmus Hojlund is the man tasked with sending Man Utd into the final. He’s taking on Bradley Collins. If he scores United go through...

He does! Right in the corner, Man Utd sneak into the final, they’ve beaten Coventry 4-2 in the penalty shootout!

[21 April 2024 18:23 · Mike Jones]

Penalties: Coventry 2-3 Man Utd

Ben Sheaf gets a bit of aggro from Andre Onana before he takes his penalty. Sheaf lifts the ball over the top of the crossbar!

Man Utd will have the chance to win the shootout!

[21 April 2024 18:22 · Mike Jones]

Penalties: Coventry 2-3 Man Utd

Bruno Fernandes is cool, and slots his spot kick into the bottom corner. United go ahead in the shootout.

[21 April 2024 18:21 · Mike Jones]

Penalties: Coventry 2-2 Man Utd

Here comes Callum O’Hare. The midfielder had a great second half, can he top it off by scoring a penalty?

No! Andre Onana leaps to the right and palms the ball wide. It’s a great save, the shootout is back on level terms.

[21 April 2024 18:20 · Mike Jones]

Penalties: Coventry 2-2 Man Utd

Christian Eriksen can usually be relied on in such moments. He needs to score for Man Utd and does!

[21 April 2024 18:20 · Mike Jones]

Penalties: Coventry 2-1 Man Utd

Victor Torp thought he had the winner for Coventry. He’s next up and beats Andre Onana with a rocket to the top corner.

[21 April 2024 18:19 · Mike Jones]

Penalties: Coventry 1-1 Man Utd

Next up is Diogo Dalot for Man Utd. He scored last year at Wembley, he scores this year too! Confident kick from Dalot.

[21 April 2024 18:18 · Mike Jones]

Penalties: Coventry 1-0 Man Utd

Haji Wright is Coventry’s first taker. He looks composed with a long run up then slots it home!