In a thrilling FA Cup fifth-round match, Fulham ousted reigning champions Manchester United in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw. Calvin Bassey opened the scoring for Fulham just before halftime, heading in from a corner taken by Andreas Pereira. Bruno Fernandes equalized in the 71st minute with a well-placed left-footed shot from the edge of the box. The match culminated in penalties where Fulham's goalkeeper Bernd Leno made critical saves, ensuring Fulham's advancement to the quarter-finals amidst joyful celebrations.
Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno saved Victor Lindelof's penalty, leaving United's Joshua Zirkzee needing to bury his to keep their hopes alive. Yet he fired his effort straight at Leno sparking wild Fulham celebrations.
Fulham caught United's defence flat-footed from Andreas Pereira's corner to strike first blood seconds before halftime, with Rodrigo Muniz nodding on for Bassey to head home.
Fernandes levelled in the 71st minute when Diogo Dalot cut it back from the left-hand side and United's skipper unleashed a left-footed shot from just inside the 18-yard box.
The match ended 1-1 with goals from Fulham's Calvin Bassey and United's Bruno Fernandes, leading to a dramatic penalty shootout where Fulham triumphed.
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