It feels like a new coach has created a new team”.
Manchester United won 3-1 against Reading in the 4th round (roof of 32) of the 2022-2023 FA Cup held at Old Trafford in Manchester, England on the 29th (hereinafter Korean time). With the win, Manchester United advanced to the Round of 16.
Manchester United went 4-2-3-1. Rashford-Brunu-Anthony supported Verhost one-top in the second line. Eriksen and Casemiro paired up in the third line. The four-back defense was played by Malacia, Lindelof, Maguire, and Wan-Bissaka, and the goal by De Gea.
Manchester United struggled to score throughout the first half as they were blocked by Reading’s resistance. However, in the 9th minute of the second half, Reading’s goal was opened.
Casemiro did a great job. He brought the atmosphere to Manchester United by scoring consecutive goals in the 9th and 13th minutes of the second half. Fred scored an additional goal in the 21st minute of the second half and seemed to put a wedge in the victory.스포츠토토
Reading did not give up easily. In the 27th minute of the second half, Mbengui scored a goal and began to pursue. Manchester United never faltered and won 3-1.
Coincidentally, the manager of Reading against Manchester United that day was team legend Paul Ince. He also saved the team from relegation last season, and he also made United’s heart cool with an unexpected pursuit.
“I don’t mean to be rude,” Ince said in an interview after the game. “I don’t mean to be rude. Maybe if we met a year ago, we would have felt we could win against United.”
Regarding manager Eric ten Haag, Ince said, “He feels like he’s recreating the team. The last two or three years have been a difficult time for Manchester United fans. Now, it feels like those difficult times are being compensated.”