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KOMPAS.com – Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes that winning the FA Cup quarter-finals is a good momentum for his team to add to the championship trophy collection.

Manchester United made sure to qualify for the FA Cup semifinals after beating Norwich City 2-1 on Saturday (6/27/2020).

A visit to the Carrow Road Stadium cage Norwich, Manchester United must work extra hard to conquer the host.

The team nicknamed the Red Devils were forced to fight until the round extra time to be able to win.

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Odion Ighalo opened Manchester United’s lead in the 51st minute.

However, Todd Cantwell managed to score a goal back for Norwich and forced the match into the round extra time.

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire became the hero of his team’s victory thanks to a goal he scored in the 118th minute.

Manchester United also qualified for the FA Cup semifinals for the 30th time.

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After ensuring a place in the semifinals, Solskjaer is now aiming for the 2019-2020 FA Cup title.

“Now we are in the semifinals and that is an encouraging result,” Solskjaer told Sky Sports, Sunday (6/28/2020).

“Last season we reached the quarter-finals, but lost to Wolves. Now at least we are in the semifinals which will be held at Wembley,” he added.

“It is very important for us to win the trophy. It will restore the culture of victory and now we have to start winning something,” said the Norwegian tactician.

The FA Cup is one of the remaining titles that Manchester United can still win this season, in addition to the Europa League.

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The last time Manchester United won the FA Cup was the 2015-2016 season while still being coached by Louis van Gaal.

At that time, Manchester United won the FA Cup after beating Crystal Palace 2-1 in the final match held at Wembley Stadium.

Throughout the club’s history, Manchester United have qualified for the FA Cup final 20 times.

Of the 20 FA Cup finals, Manchester United won 12 times.


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