Twitter fans mocked Cristiano Ronaldo on his 37th birthday
after missing a penalty against Middlesbrough late Friday.
This is as the Twitter user trended #Penaldo and #Ronaldo,
with cruel jokes.
United suffered a shock FA Cup exit at the hands of
Championship club Middlesbrough who won 8-7 on penalties after a 1-1 draw on
Friday.
Rangnick’s team crashed out in the fourth round after
Anthony Elanga blazed his spot-kick over the bar in a nerve-jangling shoot-out
at Old Trafford.
Swedish teenager Elanga was the only player from either team
to miss in the shoot-out, leaving the forward holding his head in disbelief as
Middlesbrough celebrated their stunning victory.
Jadon Sancho had put United ahead in the first half, but
Matt Crooks grabbed a controversial equaliser after the interval to set the
stage for Middlesbrough’s memorable upset.
Crooks’ goal was allowed to stand despite Duncan Watmore
controlling the ball with his hand before providing the assist.
Cristiano Ronaldo had missed a first-half spot-kick for
United, who have now lost seven of their last eight penalty shoot-outs,
including last season’s Europa League final against Villarreal.
United had 30 shots in total but lacked the composure and
cutting edge required to kill off supposedly inferior opponents.
United are without a major trophy in five years and their
hopes of ending that drought are dwindling given their Premier League struggles
and a tricky Champions League last 16 tie against Atletico Madrid.
Fernandes also missed a golden opportunity to restore the
lead, shooting against the post with an empty net gaping in front of him.
United had lost their poise and Elanga was destined to
finish as the fall-guy.
The FA Cup embarrassment is the latest hammer blow for
United at the end of a painful week that saw their England forward Mason
Greenwood arrested over the alleged rape and assault of a young woman.
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