Match report

Manchester United Defeats Norwich 2-1 in FA Cup Clash

Norwich
Norwich
1–2
AET
Manchester United
Manchester United
Jun 27, 2020

Manchester United secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Norwich City in the FA Cup, overcoming a resilient Canaries side. The Red Devils took the lead through O. Ighalo but Norwich equalized through T. Cantwell. A late goal from Harry Maguire ensured United's progress.

Key Facts

  • • O. Ighalo scored the opening goal for Manchester United in the 51st minute
  • • T. Cantwell equalized for Norwich in the 75th minute
  • • Harry Maguire secured the victory for Manchester United with a goal in the 118th minute
  • • T. Klose was shown a red card for Norwich in the 89th minute
  • • Bruno Fernandes received a yellow card for Manchester United in the 109th minute

Lineups

Norwich

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Tim Krul (G)
  • 2 Max Aarons (D)
  • 4 Ben Godfrey (D)
  • 15 Timm Klose (D)
  • 17 Emiliano Buendía (M)
  • 27 Alexander Tettey (M)
  • 23 Kenny McLean (M)
  • 12 Jamal Lewis (M)
  • 7 Lukas Rupp (F)
  • 14 Todd Cantwell (F)
  • 22 Teemu Pukki (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 Michael McGovern
  • 18 Marco Stiepermann
  • 19 Tom Trybull
  • 25 Ondrej Duda
  • 11 Onel Hernández
  • 10 Moritz Leitner
  • 8 Mario Vrančić
  • 20 Josip Drmić
  • 35 Adam Idah

Manchester United

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 Sergio Romero (G)
  • 20 Diogo Dalot (D)
  • 3 Eric Bailly (D)
  • 5 Harry Maguire (D)
  • 23 Luke Shaw (D)
  • 39 Scott McTominay (M)
  • 17 Fred (M)
  • 8 Juan Mata (M)
  • 18 Bruno Fernandes (M)
  • 14 Jesse Lingard (M)
  • 25 Odion Ighalo (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 David De Gea
  • 53 Brandon Williams
  • 24 Timothy Fosu-Mensah
  • 31 Nemanja Matić
  • 15 Andreas Pereira
  • 6 Paul Pogba
  • 26 Mason Greenwood
  • 9 Anthony Martial
  • 10 Marcus Rashford

Timeline

  1. Manchester United
    51' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Ighalo
  2. Norwich
    62' Norwich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Hernandez · On: L. Rupp
  3. Manchester United
    63' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Greenwood · On: Mata
  4. Manchester United
    63' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Rashford · On: J. Lingard
  5. Manchester United
    63' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Williams · On: D. Dalot
  6. Norwich
    71' Norwich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Drmic · On: T. Pukki
  7. Norwich
    75' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Cantwell · Assist: E. Buendia
  8. Manchester United
    78' Manchester United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Matic · On: S. McTominay
  9. Manchester United
    78' Manchester United subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Pogba · On: Fred
  10. Norwich
    89' Norwich Card · Red Card
    T. Klose

    Holding

  11. Norwich
    90' Norwich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Trybull · On: T. Cantwell
  12. Norwich
    91' Norwich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Duda · On: E. Buendia
  13. Manchester United
    96' Manchester United subst · Substitution 6
    Off: A. Martial · On: Eric Bailly
  14. Manchester United
    109' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    Bruno Fernandes

    Tripping

  15. Manchester United
    118' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    Harry Maguire · Assist: A. Martial
  16. Norwich
    118' Norwich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Idah · On: J. Lewis

Match Stats

Stat Norwich Manchester United
Fouls 8 12
Pass Accuracy 75% 86%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 10 36
Corners 2 12
Total Passes 406 799
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 4 15
Shots on Target 1 8
Shots off Target 5 13
Possession 34% 66%
Accurate Passes 304 688
Shots Inside Box 4 23
Saves 6 0
Shots Outside Box 6 13

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ O. Ighalo's goal in the 51st minute gave Manchester United the lead
  • ▸ T. Cantwell's equalizer in the 75th minute put pressure on Manchester United
  • ▸ T. Klose's red card in the 89th minute changed the momentum in favor of Manchester United