Fernandes in extra time lifts Man United into Europa semis

Manchester United needed an extra-time penalty from Bru Fernandes to scrape into Europa League semifinals after beating Copenhn 1-0 on Monday.

In sweltering heat, United's young team controlled lion's share of possession but h a hard time creating clear chances until Andreas Bjelland brought down Anthony Martial in penalty area. Fernandes blasted ball past orwise excellent goalkeeper Karl-Johan Johnsson to give United 95th-minute le.

Mason Greenwood and Fernandes hit woodwork with shots during rmal time and earlier video reviews cost United two of its best opportunities to score.

First, VAR scratched off a United penalty for offside in buildup. Just before break Greenwood put ball in net after a lightning break down right flank but replay showed he'd been just offside when Marcus Rashford's pass was played.

That decision was a particular blow for United after apparent breakthrough goal came just as English team h seemed to be getting frustrated and taking increasingly speculative shots against a Danish team playing its first ever European quarterfinal.

Copenhn striker Mohamed Daramy muscled his way past United defense to shoot in 17th but h his shot blocked by Harry Maguire, and Jens St's follow-up was blocked, too.

United plays five-time Europa League winner Sevilla or English club Wolverhampton on Sunday in semifinals. y play ir quarterfinal on Tuesday.

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