Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno emerged as the hero, making two crucial saves in the penalty shootout to knock Manchester United out of the FA Cup. The German goalkeeper denied Victor Lindelof and Joshua Zirkzee’s efforts, securing Fulham’s spot in the quarter-finals.
The match was a nail-biter, with Fulham taking the lead in first-half stoppage time through Calvin Bassey’s header. However, Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes equalized with a stunning shot from the edge of the area, silencing critics who had questioned his influence on the team.
Both teams had opportunities to win the match in regular time, but outstanding saves from Leno and Manchester United’s Andre Onana kept the score level. The match ultimately went to penalties, where Leno’s heroics sealed Fulham’s victory.
Fulham’s win keeps their FA Cup dreams alive, as they aim to replicate their sole FA Cup final appearance in 1975.
