FA Cup: Casimero Shines As Man United Reach Fifth Round

 

Reading are out of the competition after 3-1 loss to Manchester United at Old Trafford as Casemiro scored twice to pull the side through to the Fifth Round. 

United should not have had a goalless first half with their opponents had visual assistance referee, VAR not ruled out Marcus Rashford's goal from a header for an offside position. 

The deadlock eventually ended soon after halftime when Casimero latched onto Anthony's through pass and lobbed the ball over oncoming Joe Lumley. The Brazilian soon after lashed a 30-yard shot to beat Joe to the left post for United's second goal.

Shortly after Reading's Andy Caroll bagged a red card, Fred added in the third goal flicking home Bruno Fernandes' cross. Reading later got a consolation goal from Salif Mbengue before the game ended.

United have now remained unbeaten in 15 consecutive home games in the FA Cup as they continue to edge closer to snapping their title-drought since 2017.