5:19 pm ET, at The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). This was his 11th goal of the season — six from the spot — but his influence has been much more than goals. It was a valiant effort for a club that wasn't given that much of a chance to win. 4:55 pm ET, at United had 26 shots last night, 14 of them on target and FC Copenhagen goalkeeper Karl-Johan Johnsson made 13 saves. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 3:51 pm ET. A double-change for United:➡️ @VLindelof➡️ @NemanjaMatic⬅️ @EricBailly24⬅️ @Fred08Oficial#MUFC #UEL pic.twitter.com/ZTBMvbJDyR. The Danish club stayed in the game due to an inspiring performance from goalkeeper Karl-Johan Johnsson, who made numerous world-class saves as his team kept the chance of an upset alive for much of the match. Sure, they didn't produce a single shot on goal as accuracy was off, and their goalkeeper had to make so many saves, but they were sharp on the ball, used fouls to slow down United on the counter and really competed. Win or lose, Karl-Johan Johnsson has been brilliant all evening pic.twitter.com/UKoHUmhRFA. The veteran Spaniard does not get much action nowadays but his wise head was perfect for the moment as the players wilted in the humidity and gaps started to open up. UNITED: Romero, Wan-Bissaka, Bailly (Lindelof 71), Maguire, WIlliams, Pogba, Fred (Matic 70), Greenwood (Mata 91), Fernandes, Rashford (Lingard 113), Martial (McTominay 120). The deadlock is broken!The sure-footed Bruno Fernandes converts the penalty to give Manchester United the lead! Close! The woodwork was rattling again courtesy of teenage sensation Greenwood in the 56th minute but this time the ball stayed out. Just as he thought Fernandes would be when he came in January. Key [ edit ] GK 4:46 pm ET, at Death, taxes, and Bruno Fernandes converting from the penalty spot. Manchester United had to huff and puff to reach the Europa League semi-finals as they came up against an inspired goalkeeping display from FC Copenhagen… This is a list of association football players who have either played at least one first team match or are currently in the 2017-18 first team squad of F.C. That was the most by any goalkeeper in this competition since 2009. That means it's been nearly two years since he missed a spot kick, which is easier said than done. It could be a mouth-watering all English tie with Wolves — who take on Sevilla tonight. This weekend he … F.C. I agree that CBS Sports can send me the "CBS Sports Daily Newsletter" newsletter. BRUNO FERNANDES made sure Manchester United came up smelling of roses in Cologne. Johnsson, the goalkeeper for Copenhagen, has been just brilliant. United joins Inter Milan in the semis after the Italian club beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-1. 4:25 pm ET, at Greenwood was clearly offside. Saved a few sure goals in this one. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. That's 30th minutes worth with an additional substitute. Now Solskjaer is getting closer to that dream finish to his first full season as United boss with the Europa League trophy in his hands. The same VAR had denied them a penalty earlier in the 24th minute too. Into extra time and on came Juan Mata for Greenwood. The United players celebrated, the bench celebrated but as they walked back for the restart the referee put his finger to his ear piece. View our online Press Pack. After missing out on in the semis of both the League Cup and FA Cup this season that will be on hat-trick former goalscoring ace does not want. 3:59 pm ET, at The goalkeeper was left rooted to the spot but again the woodwork denied United with the ball coming back off the inside of the far post. Well, 0-0 at the break. at “He went for great saves, the one from Martial was an unbelievable save with one hand. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. @Persie_Official, Karl-Johan Johnsson was INCREDIBLE tonight #Club2020 pic.twitter.com/uyfo4fb4MB. 4:07 pm ET, at @AnthonyMartial's curling effort forces Johnsson into a great save with just over five minutes remaining.#MUFC #UEL pic.twitter.com/6I9SfrxKJt. Latest on FC Copenhagen goalkeeper Sten Grytebust including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN And they have no doubts about who is going to take them now after four had been missed before he arrived. He's got great accuracy on his spot kicks, puts a bit of pace on them and just shows extreme confidence, and he did it again in this one. "It's the best game of his life, it must be!" It is a catalyst he believes this side needs. Last night he was the man on the spot again with the 95th-minute strike from 12 yards after Anthony Martial had been fouled by Andrea Bjelland.