Man Utd came out with almost the strongest squad and soon showed their strength, leading 2-0 after 13 minutes with goals from Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo. However, in the 36th minute, Bryn Morris with a decisive finish shortened the score for Newport.
Just 2 minutes into the second half, Will Evans surprisingly brought the match back into balance. However, Man Utd still got the final victory when Antony and Rasmus Hojlund scored in the 68th and 90+4 minutes respectively.
Coach Erik ten Hag and his team defeated Newport 4-2 and they will continue to be guests on the field of the winner of the match between Sheffield Wednesday and Coventry City.
The camera shines for a long time on coach Erik ten Hag’s uncomfortable expression after Man Utd conceded for the second time. His face only relaxed a little after Antony increased the score to 3-2 in the 68th minute. The first strike belonged to Luke Shaw, who curled his right foot from the edge of the penalty area and bounced off the post, allowing Antony to tap his right foot into the empty net. . This is Antony’s first goal in all competitions this season, scored with his non-dominant foot.
In the second half, striker Rasmus Hojlund was also relieved with a goal that sealed the 4-2 victory. Garnacho contributed with a pass for midfielder Omari Forson to face the goalkeeper. Forson’s shot popped out, just right for Hojlund to tap into the empty net, scoring his eighth goal in all competitions this season.
Newport is a Welsh club playing in the fourth tier of England, three divisions behind Man Utd. Their Rodney Parade football field can only accommodate more than 7,800 spectators, of course there is no more room left in such a big match. Many spectators also stood on the balconies of houses around the stadium to watch the match without entering the stadium.
Man Utd’s opponent in round five will be second-place team Bristol City or Nottingham Forest. Before that, Ten Hag teachers and students will be guests on Wolverhampton’s field on the evening of February 1 in the Premier League.