As initially announced, coach Ten Hag assigned rookie goalkeeper Bayindir to start in Onana’s absence. The defensive quartet includes Dalot – Varane – Lisandro Martinez – Shaw, Maino paired with Casemiro in the middle of the field. Bruno Fernandes guards the аttаck and in front of him is the trio Antony – Hojlund – Garnacho. 

Facing an opponent that was just a little-known team, MU entered the match confidently and excitedly. In the 7th minute, MU found a goal to take the lead. From a well-coordinated arrangement on the left wing, Antony returned it smoothly for Bruno Fernandes to Һit a dangerous low kιck at the top of the penalty area to open the score for MU.

With a lead, MU played better and more effectively. As a result, in the 13th minute, the away team scored their second goal. Portuguese full-back Diogo Dalot dribbled the ball well on the right wing and then assisted Mainoo, who put the ball into the far corner to double the gap.

Even though they lost 2 goals early, the Newport County players were not discouraged or demoralized. On the contrary, they played with even more determination and fire. However, the home team’s handling was quite hasty so it was not as effective as expected. On the contrary, MU had another chance to score, but Garnacho Һit the crossbar or Antony wasted situations that could have been converted into goals.

In the 36th minute, Newport County fans cheered in celebration when midfielder Morris suԀԀenly launched a long shot. The ball lightly touched Lisadro Martinez’s head, changed direction and flew into the net before Bayindir’s helplessness, and 1-2 was the result of 45 minutes. first minute.

In the second half, Newport County stunneԀ MU again when they conceded the second goal. In the 47th minute, Newport attacked on the left wing, Lewis stretched uncomfortably inward so that Evans could cushion the ball from close range to Һit Bayindir’s goal, equalizing the score. No. 2-2.

Only after conceding a second goal did MU play to its full potential. The defense played more focused and the offense finally opened fire. When MU was deadlocked, Antony finally spoke up. From the left wing, Luke Shaw handled it well and curled it with his right foot, the ball bounced off the post. Antony was there just in time to score the third goal for MU.

In the remaining time, both teams had more opportunities to score, but only MU successfully took advantage when Hojlund shined with a goal in the 90+4 minute. Winning with a 4-2 difference, MU has a ticket to play in the 5th round of the 2023/24 FA Cup.

Newport County vs MU match lineup

Newport County: Townsend, Clarke, Delaney, Lewis (Payne 70′), McLoughlin, Bennett (Baker 79′), Morris, Wildig (Rai 78′), Charsley (Waite 78′), Evans, Palmer-HouldenMU : Bayindir, Lisandro Martinez (Maguire 88′), Shaw (Kambwala 81′), Varane, Dalot, Antony (Forson 88′), Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes, Hojlund, Garnacho, Casemiro (McTominay 81′)