Bernd Leno, Fulham goalkeeper, was the hero with two saves in the penalty shootout to knock Manchester United out of the FA Cup.
After three spot-kicks from both sides, Leno denied Victor Lindelof, then, after skipper Antonee Robinson had extended Fulham’s 100% record, the German also kept out Joshua Zirkzee’s effort to send the Cottagers into the quarter-finals.
Fulham had taken the lead in first-half stoppage time when Calvin Bassey was left free at the far post to head in from close range after Rodrigo Muniz had flicked on a corner.
Ruben Amorim’s side levelled in the 71st minute through Portuguese midfielder, Bruno Fernandes, driving home a low shot from the edge of the area after Diogo Dalot had found him with a pass from the touchline.
chido Obi, 17-year old United substitute, flicked a shot towards goal that Leno kept out with an outstanding reaction save.
On the other side, Danny Welbeck’s 114th minute goal sealed a 2-1 win for Brighton over Newcastle United and secure a quarter final spot for the Seagulls.
