The thrilling FA Cup encounter between Brighton and Hove Albion and Manchester United on Saturday concluded in a 0-0 stalemate after extra time, forcing a penalty shootout. The result, however, did not accurately reflect the game’s action.

The Seagulls dominated the game from the first whistle, exhibiting their incredible ability to dictate the tempo of the game and force their opponents to play their style of football. Manchester United, on the other hand, found themselves on the back foot for the majority of the match, struggling to hold possession and resorting to committing fouls to break up Brighton’s fluid play.

Referee Craig Pawson had a busy day, dishing out yellow cards to Manchester United’s Casemiro, Luke Shaw, and Victor Lindelof as they struggled to keep up with Brighton’s pace and attacking threat. Despite the Red Devils’ efforts to hold on, the game ended in a goalless draw, forcing the match into extra time.

Both teams had their chances to score, but it was Brighton who came closest to breaking the deadlock, registering five shots on target compared to Manchester United’s six, despite having only 39 percent of the possession.

Ultimately, the game was decided by a penalty shootout, with Manchester United coming out on top 6-7 to progress to the next round of the FA Cup. However, many fans and pundits alike felt that the outcome was unfair, as Brighton had put on an impressive performance and deserved more than to lose on penalties.

The result also denied football fans the opportunity to see Brighton and Hove Albion face off against Manchester City in the final, with many believing that the match would have been a more exciting affair than the upcoming Manchester derby.

Overall, it was a thrilling match that showcased Brighton’s incredible progress as a team and the challenges that Manchester United still face in regaining their status as a dominant force in English football.