Fulham conceded three red cards within 70 seconds

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Things looked very good for Fulham FC in the quarter-final against Manchester United: the Londoners deservedly led 1-0 thanks to a goal from Aleksandar Mitrovic in the 50th minute and were close to reaching the semi-finals.

But then the 71st minute and 70 seconds followed, in which Fulham would have to destroy all the effort. Because after ManUtd star Jadon Sancho passed Fulham keeper Bernd Leno after a strong individual performance and only had to put the ball in the empty goal, the Brazilian Willian made an illegal save with his hand on the goal line.

Silva complains and Mitrovic goes crazy

Referee Chris Kavanagh didn’t see it at first and was sent to the VAR screen on the touchline. There, Fulham coach Marco Silva complained so vehemently and loudly that Kavanagh immediately showed the coach the red card. It shouldn’t be the last.

Because according to the video recordings, the English referee decides on a penalty and logically sends offender Willian off the field. But that is not everything. Fulham’s goalscorer Mitrovic then loses his composure. The Serb yells in Kavanagh’s face and even shoves the referee. An absolute no go. Again Kavanagh shows the red card without hesitation. It is the third dismissal in 70 seconds and the beginning of the end.

Nine Londoners without a chance

Because Bruno Fernandes converts the penalty kick for the equalizer and starts the turnaround. Barely two minutes later, Marcel Sabitzer put Manchester United ahead against nine Londoners. In stoppage time, Bruno Fernandes then increased the lead to 3-1.

This puts Manchester United in the semi-finals of the FA Cup, where they will meet Brighton. Manchester City and Sheffield United battle for second place in the final. (byl)

Source : Blick