KOMPAS.com – Manchester United defender, Harry Maguire, spoke up after posting the decisive goal of his team’s victory over Norwich City in the quarterfinals of the 2019-2020 FA Cup.
Norwich vs Man United match which took place at Carrow Road Stadium, Saturday (06/27/2020) night WIB, running fierce.
Man United who acted as the visitors took the lead in the 51st minute through Odion Ighalo’s goal against Norwich.
However, when the game left 15 minutes, Norwich was able to equalize through the action of Todd Cantwell, a 22-year-old player who was linked with Man United.
1-1 score lasted until normal time was over. As a result, the match must proceed to the extra time round.
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In the extra time round, Man United had difficulty penetrating the defense of Norwich. What’s more, the home goalkeeper, Team Krul, impressed throughout the match.
The Red Devils winning goal, nicknamed Man United, was only created in the second half of extra time, precisely in the 118th minute through kicking Harry Maguire.
After the match, the England defender claimed he was happy to help Man United ensure victory in crucial minutes.
However, on the other hand, he was not satisfied with the addition of one goal that he scored in this match.
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The one goal against Norwich is Maguire’s third goal with Man United since he was brought in from Leicester City in August 2019.
“I am always happy when I can contribute, especially when I am in big moments, last minute, extra time,” Maguire said, quoted by the official Man United website.
“I’m a little disappointed because only scored three goals, that’s something I want to improve, both at this time, the end of the season and next season,” he said.
Furthermore, Maguire personally expressed his desire to embrace the FA Cup trophy with Manchester United.
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When that ambition is realized, the FA Cup trophy will be Maguire’s first show for fans of The Red Devils.
“The FA Cup trophy will be very meaningful. I joined this club to win the trophy. This (FA Cup) is a great tournament and we hope we play much better in the semifinals than tonight (against Norwich),” Maguire said.
Meanwhile, six other teams will only be playing the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday (6/28/2020).
Six teams that have the potential to become opponents of Man United in the FA Cup semifinals are Sheffield United, Arsenal, Leicester City, Chelsea, Newcastle United, and city rivals Manchester City.
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