Man United eliminated by Middlesbrough after Penalty Shoot-out

The Red Devils have now lost seven of their last eight shootouts.

Manchester United hopes of staying in the FA Cup rested with youngster Elanga after missing out on a penalty shootout.

Elanga’s promising breakthrough has encountered its first shattering setback After missing a penalty shoot-out.

Paul Pogba back in the squad for the first time in November and made himself central to the goal celebrations following Sancho’s 25th minute opener after Cristiano Ronaldo’s uncharacteristically missed a penalty in the first half.

Old Trafford side unleashed 17 attempts at the flimsy Lumley’s goal before half their defence went walkabout and Middlesbrough pounced through an equaliser in second half of the game.

Matt Crooks, a former United youth player and lifelong fan, levelled in the second half via a clear and obvious handball.

The match ended 1-1 after 120 minutes of action which saw Man united hit the crossbar, the post, the side netting, Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty missed.

Penalty shootout saw manchester united eliminated from the FA Cup after Anthony Elanga’s eventually missed sealing Middlesbrough an 8-7 shoot-out win to the delight of the 9,500 visiting fans.

“Incredibly disappointed. We should have won and killed off the game in the first half. Manchester United boss  Ralf Rangnick admitted.

“Crossbar, post, missed penalty and numerous chances. It should have been 2-0 or 3-0. We conceded a goal which I don’t understand why it stood. He controlled it with his hand.

“In the moment when they scored, it was clear that VAR would not allow this goal to stand. We were not well positioned in that moment, too open and allowed them the counter, we should have won the game.

“Anthony Elanga, anyone can imagine how he is, he is shattered and absolutely disappointed. It was the eighth penalty which had all converted.”