EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS | Manchester City 1-2 Manchester United | FA Cup final 2024

Man City

26 May 202409:04

Summary

TLDRIn a thrilling FA Cup Final at Wembley, Manchester United takes an early lead with Garnacho scoring off a mistake, putting City behind 2-0. Despite City's dominance in possession, they struggle to break down United's defense. However, with just over two minutes left in the first half, De Bruyne's shot is saved, and the game remains intense with City scoring a crucial goal to make it 2-1, setting the stage for a potentially dramatic second half.

Takeaways

🏆 The FA Cup Final is a repeat of the previous year's Manchester Derby, with the 'blues' aiming for a historic back-to-back double of league title and FA Cup.
🔥 The game starts with high intensity, with Rashford nearly scoring within the first 12 seconds.
🤔 There's a contentious moment early on with a possible penalty shout for City, which is not given after a replay review.
😲 A major mistake by City leads to an own goal, putting Manchester United 1-0 up early in the game.
🚀 Manchester United's counter-attacks are highly effective, leading to a second goal and a 2-0 lead.
🤯 City is struggling to break down United's defense, with no shots on target in the initial stages.
🎯 Bernardo Silva finally gets City's first shot on target, but it's easily saved by De Gea.
🔄 The game's momentum shifts as City starts to find gaps and create chances, hitting the crossbar through Harland.
😎 Walker makes a crucial save for United, denying a brilliant effort from City.
🚨 Alvarez misses a golden opportunity for City, failing to convert a well-worked chance.
🔝 Dku scores for City, bringing the score to 1-2 with significant time left to play.

Q & A

What was the significance of the match being played at Wembley Way for the second year in a row?
-The match at Wembley Way was significant because it was the venue for the first ever Manchester Derby Cup Final the previous year, where the Blues won the trophy on their way to a magnificent treble.
What historical achievement were the Blues aiming for by winning the match?
-The Blues were aiming to become the first side in English football to win back-to-back doubles of the league title and FA Cup.
How did the Blues start the game in terms of scoring?
-The Blues started the game very quickly, getting the game up and running in just 12 seconds, although they did not score within that time.
What controversial moment occurred in the early stages of the match?
-There was a moment of controversy when a shove on Harland in the area led to City players claiming it should have been a penalty, but the replay suggested there was not enough contact to warrant one.
How did Manchester United score their first goal?
-Manchester United scored their first goal through a calamitous mistake by City's defender, who headed the ball past his own goalkeeper, allowing Garnacho to score.
What was the score at the end of the first half?
-At the end of the first half, the score was Manchester City 0, Manchester United 2.
How did Bernardo Silva contribute to the game?
-Bernardo Silva had a significant role in the game, creating chances and making an attempt on target, which was the first for City.
What was the turning point for Manchester City?
-The turning point for Manchester City was when Grealish scored a goal, reducing the score to City 1, United 2, with two and a half minutes left of the first half.
What notable save was made by the goalkeepers during the match?
-There were several notable saves, including one by Onana from a shot by Cal Walker, and another by Onana from a shot by Grealish, which was a mistake by the goalkeeper.
How did the commentators describe the performance of Manchester United on the counterattack?
-The commentators described Manchester United's performance on the counterattack as 'brilliant,' noting their effectiveness in opening up Manchester City's defense.

Outlines

00:00

🏆 Manchester Derby Cup Final Showdown

The script describes a high-stakes football match between two Manchester teams at Wembley Stadium, the 'Mancunian way'. It's a repeat of the previous year's Manchester Derby Cup Final, where the 'blues' won and went on to achieve a treble. The commentary highlights the anticipation of a back-to-back double win in both league title and FA Cup, a first in English football. The game begins with a quick start from the 'blues' and a near miss by United's Rashford. The commentary details the early actions, including a contentious non-penalty decision and various attempts by both teams to break through the opposition's defense. The first half sees Manchester City struggle to find an opening against a deep Manchester United defense. The summary ends with a moment of frustration for City as a mistake leads to a goal for United, making it 2-0 to United.

05:02

🔥 City's Fightback and Late Drama

This paragraph continues the match narrative with Manchester City attempting to make a comeback against Manchester United. The summary includes several missed opportunities by City, including a shot by Phil Foden that hits the crossbar and a couple of chances that are narrowly saved by United's goalkeeper, Onana. The commentary describes the growing urgency and the search for gaps in United's defense by City. Midway through, City finally scores a goal by Jeremy Dku, reducing the score to 2-1 with just over two and a half minutes left in the 90-minute game. The summary captures the tension and excitement as City pushes for an equalizer, with multiple corners and attempts, but also notes the moments of controversy, such as a non-called foul in the penalty area. The paragraph ends with the score still in favor of United, 2-1, with the match's outcome hanging in the balance.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Wembley Way

Wembley Way refers to the iconic approach to Wembley Stadium in London, which is the national stadium of England and the venue for major football events. In the context of the video, it symbolizes the significance of the match taking place, as it is held at Wembley Stadium. The phrase 'mancunian way' is a play on words, indicating that the match is a Manchester Derby, a football match between two Manchester-based clubs.

💡Manchester Derby

A Manchester Derby is a football match between Manchester City and Manchester United, two of the most successful and popular football clubs in England. The term is used to highlight the intense rivalry and the historical significance of the match. In the script, it is mentioned that this is the second year in a row that the FA Cup Final has been a Manchester Derby, indicating the importance of the event.

💡Treble

In football, a treble refers to winning three major titles in a single season. The script mentions that the 'blues' (Manchester City) captured the trophy on the way to a magnificent treble the previous year, which means they won the Premier League, the FA Cup, and the UEFA Champions League in one season. This is a rare achievement that highlights the team's dominance.

💡Back-to-Back Doubles

Back-to-back doubles refer to winning two consecutive doubles, which typically means winning both the league title and a domestic cup competition in two successive seasons. The script mentions that Manchester City is a win away from becoming the first side in English football to achieve this feat, emphasizing the team's ambition and the historical significance of their potential accomplishment.

💡FA Cup

The FA Cup, or the Football Association Challenge Cup, is the oldest national football competition in the world. It is a knockout tournament open to clubs from the English football league system and is held annually. The script refers to the FA Cup as the competition in which the teams are competing, with the final being played at Wembley Stadium.

💡Offside

Offside is a fundamental rule in football that disallows a player to be in an advantageous position in front of the second-to-last defender when the ball is played to them. In the script, an offside flag is raised against a player named Garo, indicating that he was in an offside position when the ball was passed to him, and thus, the goal he scored was disallowed.

💡Counter-Attack

A counter-attack in football is a quick transition from defense to attack, usually following a turnover of possession by the opposing team. The script describes Manchester United as being 'brilliant' on the counter, indicating that they were effective in launching swift attacks after regaining possession, which led to them scoring goals.

💡Penalty

A penalty in football is a direct free kick awarded to a team after a foul by an opponent inside their penalty area. The script mentions a situation where Manchester City players believe a penalty should have been awarded after a shove on a player named Harland in the area. However, the replay suggests that there was not enough contact to warrant a penalty.

💡Goalkeeper

A goalkeeper is a crucial player in football whose primary role is to prevent the opposing team from scoring by guarding the goal. The script refers to Onana, the goalkeeper for Manchester City, making 'brilliant saves' during the match, highlighting his importance in preventing goals and his skillful performance.

💡Crossbar

The crossbar is the horizontal bar at the top of the goal in football, which helps define the goal area. In the script, a player named Harland is described as 'thumping' the ball against the crossbar, indicating a shot that was powerful but narrowly missed the goal.

💡Momentum

Momentum in football refers to the psychological and physical advantage a team has when they are playing well and controlling the game. The script suggests that Manchester City needs to 'get some momentum' to put pressure on the opposing goalkeeper and potentially change the course of the match.

Highlights

The second year in a row that Wembley Way has become the Mancunian Way.

The Blues captured the trophy in the first ever Manchester Derby Cup Final.

The Blues are a win away from becoming the first side in English football to win back-to-back doubles of league title and FA Cup.

The Blues took only 12 seconds to get the game up and running last season.

Cal Walker was quicker than Rashford, preventing a potential goal.

A shove on Harland in the area, with City players calling for a penalty.

Bernardo Silva's cross into the area, which United failed to clear.

Garnacho scores after a calamitous mistake by Martinez, putting City 1-0 down.

City hasn't yet had an attempt on target, with United leading 2-0.

Garnacho and Fernandez on the counter, with United doing well and making it 2-0.

Rashford looking for Garnacho with a lovely ball, but the offside flag is raised.

Doku's shot across the goal, saved brilliantly by Onana.

Harland's first chance of the game, hitting the crossbar.

De Bruyne can't control the ball, leading to a United counterattack.

Alvarez misses a golden chance after a well-worked pass from Foden.

Garnacho kicks it straight at Onana, still threatening for United.

Doku scores for City, making it 1-2 with a mistake by Onana.