Kobbie Mainoo Makes Memorable Debut Goal as Manchester United Triumphs in FA Cup Clash against Newport

On Sunday, Manchester United defeated Newport Country 4-2 in League Two to advance to the FA Cup’s fifth round.

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Bruno Fernandes’ stunning strike from 17 yards out gave United the lead early in South Wales.

When 18-year-old Kobbie Mainoo scored his first goal for United with a low curling finish from just inside the penalty area in the 13th minute, the Premier League team looked to be coasting.

Kobbie Mainoo pictured jumping and punching the air after scoring the first goal of his Manchester United career in a 4-2 win at Newport County in January 2024

After scoring the first goal of his Manchester United career in a 4-2 victory over Newport County on Sunday, Kobbie Mainoo was seen jumping and pounding the air.

However, Newport retaliated. Just before the break, Bryn Morris fired a long-range rocket to put the underdogs back in the game.

Then, Will Evans leveled the score for the hosts after Adam Lewis sent in a lovely low cross.

But in the 68th minute, Antony gave United the lead again, scoring his first goal of the year off a rebound after Luke Shaw had Һit the crossbar.

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In celebration, an emotional Antony got down on his knees, pointed up into the heavens, and grabbed the badge from his United jersey.

Later on in extra time, Rasmus Hojlund scored the first goal of his FA Cup career to secure the win for United.

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In the fifth round, United will play either Nottingham Forest or Bristol City away from home.