The match saw a surprising turn of events, as Coventry managed to stage a remarkable comeback from a 3-0 deficit to level the game deep into injury-time. The subsequent extra-time period failed to yield any goals, leading to a penalty shootout in which United secured a 4-2 victory to advance to the final. United’s Bruno Fernandes played the full 120 minutes and also scored his team’s third penalty.

Despite the win, Fernandes downplayed the significance of a potential Cup victory, emphasizing the need for improved performances in the league, League Cup, and European competitions. Reflecting on the match, Fernandes highlighted the difficult position his team found themselves in after conceding goals and acknowledged the need to perform better in various competitions. He praised Coventry for their performance and credited his team’s “great character” in overcoming the challenges they faced during the match.

United’s captain, Harry Maguire, also acknowledged the team’s resilience and ability to “find a way” to secure the win. He expressed frustration over conceding goals after establishing control and playing well for significant periods of the match. Maguire credited Coventry for making the game tough and emphasized the importance of the victory in the shootout.

Overall, the match showcased the resilience and determination of both teams, with United ultimately prevailing in the penalty shootout.