‘Man United’s victorious fairy’ Bruno Fernandes defeated the strongest Liverpool 3-2 with an exhilarating free kick, resulting in Manchester United’s FA Cup round of 16.
Fernandez shook the net with a free kick with a sharp right foot in the 33rd minute when he was tense 2-2 in the FA Cup 4th round (final 32) held at Manchester Old Trafford on the 25th (Korean time).
Fernandes, who beat League defending Champ Liverpool with a free kick and led Manchester United’s dramatic FA Cup round of 16, laughed broadly in an interview after victory, saying, “I’m really happy. “The most important thing is that we are going to the next round. It doesn’t matter who scored the goal,” he said.
“Of course I’m happy when I score goals. I’ve been practicing really hard on these kinds of goals and free kicks,” he added.
Fernandez confided that Edinson Cavini’s advice was of great help in the face of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson. “This free kick was really good. Cavani told me before the free kick that he was going to kick hard on the goalkeeper side. I tried to do it and it worked out very well.”
Fernandez was delighted to have a thrilling 3-on-2 victory in the FA Cup after a goalless draw against Liverpool a week ago. “At that time, both teams had a good game for 90 minutes. We created more chances and I think that was the point to win today.” “As I said when I first came to Manchester United, the dream of winning by joining the big club in the Premier League and becoming one and all came true. I think everyone knows (how important it means to beat Liverpool). I think fans will be happy. I think it will be the start of a good week,” he added. Reporter Jeon Young-ji [email protected]