Published 12:07 IST, August 11th 2020

FC Copenhagen goalkeeper Karl-Johan Johnsson makes 13 incredible saves against Man United

FC Copenhagen goalkeeper Karl-Johan Johnsson was in inspired form against Man United despite the Red Devils earning a 1-0 win to progress to the UEL semi-finals

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FC Copenhn goalkeeper Karl-Johan Johnsson h game of his life against Man United after pulling off an incredible 13 saves during ir Europa League quarter-final clash on Monday night. However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side were able to edge ir resolute Danish opponents 1-0 to progress through to semi-finals of competition. Bru Fernandes' penalty in extra time was only effort that got past FC Copengahen goalkeeper Johnsson, who appeared to be a man on a mission against Man United.

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Man United vs FC Copenhn: Incredible saves me by Karl-Johan Johnsson vs Man United

Man United were dominant in possession from start but were nearly left to rue a combination of b luck, poor finishing and inspired goalkeeping from Karl-Johan Johnsson before eventually earning a tough 1-0 victory over FC Copenhn. Red Devils hit woodwork twice and also saw Mason Greenwood's goal ruled out by VAR as FC Copenhn goalkeeper me a total of 13 saves throughout course of  game. Johnsson me three saves each from Anthony Martial and Bru Fernandes, two each from Marcus Rashford and Juan Mata, as well as one each from Mason Greenwood, Fred and Paul Pogba. Johnsson's heroics mand to push  game into extra-time as FC Copenhn failed to register even a single shot on Sergio Romero's goal.

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Perhaps pick of Johnsson’s 13 saves vs Man United was a stunning, one-handed stop to deny Anthony Martial a late winner just before 90-minute mark. However, he n rivalled that with ar incredible reaction stop with his feet to keep out substitute Juan Mata’s deflected effort, which would have me it 2-0 in extra-time. Johnsson faced a total of 42 shots in Europa League this season and me 37 saves with a save percent of 88%.

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Man United vs FC Copenhn: Bru Fernandes penalty sends United to UEL semi-finals

Mere moments after Karl-Johan Johnsson me a stunning save to deny Martial in regular time, Frenchman was brought down inside penalty area. Bru Fernandes converted from spot to ensure that FC Copenhn 'keeper was finally beaten in extra time. This was Man United's 21st penalty of season. United will w eir face Wolves or Sevilla in Europa League semi-finals as Solskjaer eyes his first trophy with club as a manr. 

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12:06 IST, August 11th 2020