FA Cup: Saturday roundup of Fifth Round
By Orri Benatar
The last FA Cup match of the day belonged to Romelu Lukaku and controversy. The Belgian striker started strong with a quick goal inside three minutes.
Juan Mata gave Lukaku a pinpoint pass for United’s first goal of the day. Before halftime, Mata thought he had scored a second for Mourinho but it was called back for offside by V.A.R. The Fox Soccer crew discussed the decision and the effect V.A.R. can have.
Was Juan Mata onside or off?
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) February 17, 2018
Newly minted U.S. Soccer Hall of Famer @DrJoeMachnik joins @AlexiLalas and @warrenbarton2 to discuss the controversial VAR decision. https://t.co/SEWBIJ7P6w
The disallowed goal didn’t stop the Red Devils. A Huddersfield corner turned into Lukaku’s brace in a matter of seconds as he received an exquisite pass from Alexis Sanchez.
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Lukaku again! United hit Huddersfield ruthlessly on the counter to go up 2-0. https://t.co/XMkFU7AKu4
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) February 17, 2018
Mourinho put up a strong line-up and it proved to be the right decision. The Red Devils are moving on to the quarterfinals along with Leicester, Chelsea, Southampton, and Brighton.
The FA Cup continues Sunday when Tottenham face Rochdale. Monday’s match between Manchester City and Wigan will conclude the fifth round.