When Rashford came on as a sub in the 60th minute, he scored two goals for the sixth game in a row.
Manchester United’s success cannot be stopped. Marcus Rashford, a prolific goal scorer. United advanced to the English League Cup semifinals on Tuesday with a 3-0 victory over Charlton Athletic, a third division team.
When Rashford came on as a sub in the 60th minute, he scored two goals for the sixth game in a row. Manchester United hopes to end their trophy drought, which has lasted for six years, while Newcastle has a chance to win their first trophy since 1955.
The Saudi-owned team in northeast England defeated Leicester 2-0 and advanced to the League Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 1976 thanks to goals from Joelinton and Dan Burn. Just 18 months into its new era, Newcastle may be exceeding expectations after rapidly establishing itself as a force in English soccer. It is the most recent positive step in encouraging seasons for two teams that have also established themselves in the top four of the Premier League.
Man United and Newcastle United are tied for third and fourth place on points with only one loss each since September. In an all-Premier League matchup on Wednesday, Manchester City will play Southampton and Nottingham Forest will play Wolverhampton.
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“No ifs, buts, or maybes, we have to be in that semifinal,” Ten Hag said prior to the game. We put it into action.” Antony, a Brazil winger, got the ball on the right side at Old Trafford in the 21st moment. With a shot from just outside the area that went into the far corner, he gave the hosts the lead.
One of three hourly substitutes, Rashford, scored during a counterattack in the 90th minute to end Charlton’s hopes. With a left-footed shot that defied the offside flag, the England forward scored his 18th goal of the season. Rashford has scored 15 goals and contributed six assists in 25 United games, possibly his best performance to date.
United has reached the semifinals for the third time in four years. In the 2020 and 21 semifinals, City defeated it. EASY: At St. James’ Park, in the 60th minute, the tall left back for New Castle received a pass from Joelinton, broke through Leicester’s defense, and scored with a low finish. For Newcastle, Dan Burn was the unlikely goal scorer.
Burn said, “I like to get forward, and it’s entertaining watching a guy my size running into the box” after scoring his first goal for the team he had grown up supporting. “I used to sit in the East Stand,” he continued. It’s always exciting to score in front of the Gallowgate End, and it was incredible to do so in front of my family. Joelinton scored in the 73rd with a low, angled shot after earlier hitting the post. In 1976, Newcastle was the only team to reach the League Cup final.