Manchester United keep Cup party against Rooney in Derby

March 5, 2020

There was not much beating around the bush, since Manchester United on Thursday night secured a ticket to the quarter finals of the FA Cup.

The English team on a visit to Championship club Derby, who have Wayne Rooney as captain.

But the former Manchester United star could not do much against the club where he spent 13 seasons. United certainly won 3-0.

Luke Shaw and Odion Ighalo stood for the goals.

Guests from the United should, however, use well a half an hour before the first goal fell.

the Derby defence had foiled several skudforsøg from various United-attackers before the ball ended up at Luke Shaw. With a shot he sent in the box from the edge of the field.

Just eight minutes later it was Derby-defense hard at work again, and this time it was Odion Ighalo, who slipped through and doubled the lead.

The 30-year-old striker was also double scorer, as he in the 20 minutes before the time cemented the victory.

Ighalos first shot was blocked by the Derby keeper Kelle Roos. Returen smoke, however, right back to the attacker, who hammered the ball up in the nettaget.