Match report
Manchester United Defeats Nottingham Forest 1-0 in FA Cup Clash
Nottingham Forest
0–1
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Manchester United
Feb 28, 2024
Manchester United secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup clash. The game was tightly contested until Casemiro's goal in the 89th minute broke the deadlock, securing Manchester United’s progression in the competition.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Nottingham Forest 0–1 Manchester United
- • Casemiro scored the winning goal for Manchester United at 89 minutes
- • Bruno Fernandes provided the assist for Casemiro’s goal
- • Antony was substituted in by A. Diallo in the 73rd minute
- • V. Lindelof received a yellow card for Manchester United
Lineups
Nottingham Forest
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Turner (G)
- 7 N. Williams (D)
- 18 Felipe (D)
- 40 Murillo (D)
- 15 H. Toffolo (D)
- 22 R. Yates (M)
- 28 Danilo (M)
- 21 A. Elanga (M)
- 10 M. Gibbs-White (M)
- 27 D. Origi (M)
- 9 T. Awoniyi (F)
Substitutes
- 14 C. Hudson-Odoi
- 20 G. Reyna
- 37 Rodrigo Ribeiro
- 53 J. Gardner
- 8 C. Kouyaté
- 16 N. Domínguez
- 19 M. Niakhaté
- 32 A. Omobamidele
- 23 O. Vlachodimos
Manchester United
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 24 A. Onana (G)
- 20 Diogo Dalot (D)
- 19 R. Varane (D)
- 2 V. Lindelöf (D)
- 4 S. Amrabat (D)
- 18 Casemiro (M)
- 39 S. McTominay (M)
- 21 Antony (M)
- 8 Bruno Fernandes (M)
- 17 A. Garnacho (M)
- 10 M. Rashford (F)
Substitutes
- 16 A. Diallo
- 37 K. Mainoo
- 35 J. Evans
- 1 A. Bayındır
- 14 C. Eriksen
- 75 H. Ogunneye
- 62 O. Forson
- 65 T. Collyer
- 53 W. Kambwala
Timeline
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73' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1Off: Antony · On: A. Diallo
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77' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardV. Lindelof
Foul
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79' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Origi · On: C. Hudson-Odoi
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89' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalCasemiro · Assist: Bruno Fernandes
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90'+4 Manchester United subst · Substitution 2Off: S. McTominay · On: K. Mainoo
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90'+4 Manchester United subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Amrabat · On: J. Evans
Match Stats
| Stat | Nottingham Forest | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 88% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 16 | 20 |
| Corners | 5 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 320 | 517 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 7 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 9 |
| Possession | 39% | 61% |
| Accurate Passes | 265 | 454 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 14 |
| Saves | 6 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Manchester United's late goal by Casemiro shifted momentum decisively in their favor, ensuring they advanced in the FA Cup.
- ▸ The substitution of Antony with A. Diallo at 73 minutes provided fresh legs for Manchester United, contributing to their eventual success.