Soccer

Coventry suffer FA Cup heartbreak as Manchester United prevail on penalties

Underdogs have late winner ruled out by VAR in extra-time before United fare better in the shootout to set up a final date with Man City

Coventry City's English midfielder Ben Sheaf reacts after hitting his penalty over the crossbar during the shoot-out against Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-final. Photograph: Glynn Kirk/AFP via Getty Images
Coventry City's English midfielder Ben Sheaf reacts after hitting his penalty over the crossbar during the shoot-out against Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-final. Photograph: Glynn Kirk/AFP via Getty Images
Sun Apr 21 2024 - 18:40

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