The results of Manchester United vs Reading in the 2022-2023 FA Cup are known. The Red Devils -nickname Manchester United- successfully won a ticket to the next round after overthrowing The Royals -nicknamed Reading- with a convincing score of 3-1.
The match took place at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, on Sunday (29/1/2023) in the morning WIB. Three of Manchester United’s winning goals were scored by Casemiro (55′, 58′) and Fred (67′), while a consolation goal for Reading came through Amadou Mbengue.
Course of the Match
First Half
Man United was able to control the ball from the start of the match. opportunity came in the eighth minute. Unfortunately, Christian Eriksen’s free kick still failed to meet the target.
The hosts continued to put pressure on Reading. They had another chance in the 14th minute. However, Marcus Rashford kicks off the kick. Only, his efforts still hit the pole.
The team nicknamed The Red Devils continued to attack Reading. In the 28th minute, Antony almost brought Man United ahead. It’s just that, the attack still bounced.
In the 36th minute, Man United was able to put the ball into the opponent’s goal. Unfortunately, the goal from Marcus Rashford had to be annulled, because he was considered offside first.
Man United kept trying to launch their attacks. Even though they were able to dominate, they were unable to score a goal so the first half ended 0-0.
Second Half
As soon as the second half started, Man United launched their attack again. Bruno Fernandes then had a chance in the 48th minute. However, his kick still soared.
Finally Man United managed to break the deadlock in the 54th minute. Casemiro successfully scored with his kick, after following Antony’s cross.
Shortly thereafter, Man United were able to double their advantage. Precisely in the 58th minute, Casemiro again scored against Reading. Starting from Harry Maguire’s free kick, Casemiro then maximized the ball and fired hard.
Disaster for reading, they have to play with 10 players from the 65th minute. Andy Carroll made a foul, and received his second yellow card. He headed to the locker room with his head down.
Man United then added to their lead in the 66th minute. Fred scored with his backheel kick. He can take advantage of the bait sent by Bruno Fernandes.
Reading then pulled one back in the 72nd minute. Starting from a corner kick scheme, Amadou Salif Mbengue, who was not guarded, was able to score a goal with his header.
After that, the two teams exchanged attacks. Reading is trying to catch up, while Man United also wants to stay away. However, there were no additional goals until the game was over, and Man United won with a score of 3-1.
