Manchester United have secured their place in the FA Cup final, defeating Brighton in dramatic circumstances in their semi-final at Wembley Stadium this evening.
Despite the 0-0 scoreline, it was not a game that was short on memorable incidents. The two sides missed a number of good chances throughout, with both David De Gea and Roberto Sanchez producing some excellent saves to maintain their clean sheets.
Ultimately, the game would be decided on penalties. Even the spot kicks would go the distance, with Victor Lindelof ultimately sealing the win for Erik ten Hag's side in sudden death.
THE DRAMA 🤯@vlindelof sends @ManUtd to the FA Cup Final after an incredible penalty-shootout!#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/zrQGpwcEnS
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) April 23, 2023
They will now face Manchester City in the final on June 3rd.
Manchester United fans point out Wout Weghorst role in FA Cup win
It was a very high standard of penalties on show at Wembley Stadium, with only one miss from the 14 that were taken. Brighton's Solly March was the only player to miss his spot kick, with his missed shot over the crossbar ultimately proving to be a costly one.
The player that took the penalty just before him was Wout Weghorst, who converted calmly.
Wout Weghorstpic.twitter.com/rZRf2IKO90
— Football Report (@FootballReprt) April 23, 2023
This wasn't his only role in securing the win.
After scoring his own penalty, he did his best to put March off ahead of the next kick. That included holding onto the ball for as long as possible and encouraging David De Gea to employ a few mind games of his own.
@woutweghorst You knew exactly what you was doing. 🧠 #United #Penalties #FACup #Brighton pic.twitter.com/vWoy3HRsm8
— Haaziq Azhar (@HaaziqAzhar) April 23, 2023
Wout Weghorst kissing the ball before giving it to Solly March 😂😂😂 #MUFC pic.twitter.com/vXgJ3EPDrD
— MUFC Scoop 🔴 (@MUFCScoop) April 23, 2023
This was the only example of 'shithousery' employed 0ver the entire shootout and it certainly seemed to do the job.
A number of Manchester United fans were quick to point out Weghorst's role in securing the win.
WOUT WEGHORST CURSED THE BALL.
— Sam Homewood (@SamHomewood) April 23, 2023
Weghorst the only one who put an effort in to fluster the next kick taker.
Even said something to DDG which made De Gea kick at the spot before March took the kick.
Result - Miss
MOTM - WOUT WEGHORST#FACup #BHAMUN— Jay (@Jay318_utd) April 23, 2023
Wout Weghorst jinxing the ball before March hitting it into the stratosphere, I'd never forget pic.twitter.com/kkOy0VzaTy
— Aman (@wazzaAman) April 23, 2023
The kiss of sudden death from Wout Weghorst.
Even David de Gea got in on the mind games.
Manchester derby back here on June 3.#MUFC— Laurie Whitwell (@lauriewhitwell) April 23, 2023
The kiss of sudden death from Wout Weghorst.
Even David de Gea got in on the mind games.
Manchester derby back here on June 3.#MUFC— Laurie Whitwell (@lauriewhitwell) April 23, 2023
Wout Weghorst certainly enjoyed himself after the victory, sprinting towards the United fans to celebrate the result.
Whilst the rest of the players celebrated together, Wout Weghorst celebrated in front of the @ManUtd fans ♥️#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/UMU3mdSIqP
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) April 23, 2023
He has been a much criticised figure since moving to Old Trafford on loan in January, although he will be hoping that this will help him turn things around at Manchester United.
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