Nottm Forest vs Man United Player Ratings as Casemiro grabs late goal to progress

Nottm Forest vs Man United Summary

Manchester United secured a last-gasp 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest in the 5^th Round of the FA Cup on Wednesday, February 28. They will now face arch-rivals Liverpool in the quarter-finals.

Forest made a brave start to the game and looked to take the game to their opponents. However, United started well too and almost grabbed an early lead as Antony smashed the crossbar in the fourth minute.

Scott McTominay then saw his close-range header parried away by Forest ‘keeper Matt Turner as United maintained the pressure. Turner denied the Scotsman once again at the half-hour mark. Manchester United maintained pressure in the first half but could not open the scoring.

Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi had a great chance to level matters early in the second half. However, his low effort was hit straight at Andre Onana, who made a sharp stop. The hosts were slightly cautious and reserved later in the half, allowing United to pounce and steal the game.

Former Red Devil Anthony Elanga fouled Diogo Dalot on the left flank and conceded a free-kick. Skipper Bruno Fernandes stepped up to take it and delivered a perfect ball towards the near post. Casemiro came steaming in and got enough on his header to take it past Turner to make it 1-0.

Erik ten Hag’s men held on to secure a huge result. That said, let’s take a look at the Nottm Forest vs Man United player ratings for both sides.

Nottm Forest vs Man United Player Ratings

Nottm Forest

Matt Turner – 8/10

Turner made six saves throughout the game to largely keep United at bay. He also played eight accurate long balls.

Neco Williams – 6.5/10

Williams had a good game as he won five duels, making one tackle. He also played two key passes and attempted one shot off-target.

Felipe – 7/10

Felipe was solid in defence as he won six duels, making three tackles, two interceptions and two blocks. He also dribbled past players twice.

Murillo – 7/10

Murillo won all four of his duels and made three tackles, two clearances and one interception in the process. He also played five long balls and attempted one shot on target.

Harry Toffolo – 7/10

Toffolo was solid on the left side, winning six duels and making three tackles and two clearances. He also played one key pass.

Ryan Yates – 6.5/10

Skipper Yates passed the ball with 88% accuracy, including one long ball. He also won four duels and made three clearances.

Danilo – 7/10

Danilo passed the ball with 88% accuracy as well, playing one key pass and seven long balls. He also won three duels and made three tackles.

Anthony Elanga – 6.5/10

Elanga passed the ball with 82% accuracy, including three key passes. He also won three duels and had both his shots blocked.

Morgan Gibbs-White – 7.5/10

Gibbs-White was great on the ball, distributing it with 94% accuracy, including four key passes, five long balls and three crosses. He had one shot blocked and also won two duels.

Divock Origi – 7/10

Origi had a decent game as he attempted three shots with two of those on target. He also won three duels and played one key pass.

Taiwo Awoniyi – 7/10

Awoniyi attempted a whopping seven shots without success as just two of them were on target. He also won three aerial duels.

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SUBSTITUTES

Callum Hudson-Odoi – 6.5/10

Hudson-Odoi replaced Origi in the 79^th minute and played well.

Giovanni Reyna & Rodrigo Ribeiro – N/A

The pair came on late in the game and did not play enough minutes to warrant a rating.

Man United

Andre Onana – 8/10

Onana had a great game as he kept a clean sheet and made five saves to earn it. He also distributed the ball with 82% accuracy.

Diogo Dalot – 8/10

Dalot was decent in defence as he won three duels, making four clearances and one interception. He passed the ball with 93% accuracy, including three key passes and three long balls.

Raphael Varane – 7/10

Varane had a good game in defence as he made three clearances, played one key pass and blocked one shot.

Victor Lindelof – 7/10

Lindelof won two duels, making two blocks and one interception. He was booked for a foul late in the second half.

Sofyan Amrabat – 7.5/10

Amrabat played well in the left-back role. He won three duels, making two clearances and two tackles. He passed the ball with 97% accuracy, including seven long balls and one key pass.

Casemiro – 7.5/10

Besides scoring the winner, Casemiro had a decent overall game. He won six duels, making five tackles and one block. He also played one key pass.

Scott McTominay – 7/10

McTominay often found himself in good shooting positions but could not make good of it despite five attempts. He also won four duels and played one key pass.

Antony – 7.5/10

Antony hit the crossbar early in the game. He also passed the ball with 95% accuracy, including four key passes.

Bruno Fernandes – 8.5/10

Fernandes passed the ball with 83% accuracy, including six key passes, four long balls and two crosses. He also won eight duels, making six tackles in the process.

Alejandro Garnacho – 6.5/10

Garnacho had a decent game but could not make a big enough impact on it.

Marcus Rashford – 6.5/10

Rashford saw a few chances come his way but could not score.

SUBSTITUTES

Amad Diallo – 6.5/10

Diallo replaced Antony late on and put in a good cameo.

Jonny Evans & Kobbie Mainoo – N/A

The pair came on late in the game and did not play enough minutes to warrant a rating.

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