The Red Devils' revival starts with retaining Mourinho

At this time, Swansea's defense line has begun to be in chaos. Ashraf Hakimi's continuous breakthroughs caught them off guard. Ashraf Hakimi continued to dribble forward, and Swansea's third defensive player, full-back Connor Roberts, rushed over from the side. Ashraf Hakimi seemed to have anticipated the opponent's move. He lightly lifted the ball and the football flew over Connor Roberts' head, and Ashraf Hakimi rushed past Connor Roberts.

After passing three people in a row, Ashraf Hakimi had reached the front of the penalty area. Swansea's two central defenders Mike Vanderhorn and Carter-Weeks hurried forward to block. Ashraf Hakimi faced the double attack of the two central defenders without any fear. He first moved the ball to the left, pretending to break through from the left. The two central defenders were confused by his fake moves and hurried to the left. But Ashraf Hakimi pulled the ball back in an instant and then broke through from the right. Among them, Mike Vanderhorn tried to reach out and pull Ashraf Hakimi, but Ashraf Hakimi relied on his excellent physical fitness to forcefully break free from the opponent's pull.

After breaking through the last central defender combination of Mike Vanderhorn and Carter-Weeks, Ashraf Hakimi was already facing Swansea's goalkeeper Christopher Nordfeldt.

Christopher Nordfeldt, who was very good in this game, was already a little panicked at this time. He rushed out and tried to block Ashraf Hakimi's shooting angle. But Ashraf Hakimi seemed unusually calm. He gently pushed the ball, and the football rolled into the goal from Christopher Nordfeldt's side.

2:0!

After scoring, Ashraf Hakimi opened his arms excitedly and rushed to the sidelines. Manchester United players also ran over, hugged him and celebrated this great goal with him.

At this time, Manchester United coach Mourinho rushed to the sidelines with his passionate body. His body suddenly leaned forward, his legs bent smoothly, and his knees slightly inward. The moment his knees touched the grass, he first felt the softness and toughness of the grass, and then the friction slowed his speed gradually. The trajectory of his sliding knees seemed to have left a mark of victory on the grass, and the grass clippings flew in the air like fireworks, adding a unique color to his passionate performance.

During the sliding kneeling process, Mourinho's hands were still raised high, as if embracing the glory of this moment. His eyes swept across the fans in the stands, and those fans were also moved by his passion, and the cheers became louder. They shouted the name of Ashraf Hakimi, the hero of the goal, the name of Mourinho, and the name of Manchester United, as if the whole world was cheering for them.

After the slide, Mourinho stood up. His hair was a little messy, and a few strands of hair were soaked with sweat and stuck to his forehead, but this did not affect his majesty and passion at all. He patted the grass debris on his body, and the grass debris fell down, as if it was the afterglow of the passion just now. Then he strode towards the players. He opened his arms and hugged the players who fought for victory tightly.

After the restart, the Manchester United players who were leading by two goals were full of confident smiles on their faces. Their attacks were like waves, one after another. The wonderful goal just now boosted their morale, especially Ashraf Hakimi, who was in a hot state today, constantly attacked Swansea's defense line on the wing. His speed was as fast as lightning, and every breakthrough made Swansea's defensive players feel terrified.

After falling behind by two goals, the Swansea players seemed to be bound by heavy shackles. Their attack lost its previous sharpness, like a lonely boat lost in the vast ocean, unable to find the direction to move forward. The forwards who were originally actively pressing in the frontcourt also seemed a little confused at this moment. They frequently made passing errors under the pressure of Manchester United players.

In an attack, Swansea midfielder Jay Fulton tried to pass the ball to forward Bersant Celina, but under the pressure of Manchester United midfielder Nico Williams, his pass was too weak and was easily intercepted by Ruben Dias. After Ruben Dias intercepted the ball, he calmly passed the ball to Dani Olmo. After receiving the ball, Dani Olmo used his agile footwork to shake off a Swansea defender, and then passed the ball to Bruno Fernandes.

Bruno Fernandes was like a general in the midfield, his passes were accurate and imaginative. At this time, he saw Marcus Rashford's space in the frontcourt, and a wonderful long pass directly foundMarcus Rashford. Marcus Rashford rushed forward like a cheetah, and after receiving the ball, he broke through Swansea's full-back Connor Roberts. But he did not take credit for it, but passed the ball to Erling Haaland in the middle.

Erling Haaland faced the ball and prepared to shoot. Seeing this, Swansea's central defenders Mike Vanderhorn and Carter-Weeks rushed forward to block it. But Erling Haaland's physical fitness is extremely good. He leaned on Mike Vanderhorn and then volleyed a powerful shot. Unfortunately, the football was slightly higher than the crossbar.

Swansea's goalkeeper Christopher Nordfeld wiped the sweat from his forehead and secretly rejoiced in his heart. Swansea coach Luke Williams waved his arms anxiously on the sidelines, trying to cheer up the players, but the players' faces were still full of confusion.

For a period of time afterwards, Swansea's offense still did not improve. Their midfielders were very nervous when they were in possession of the ball, and the success rate of their passes was getting lower and lower. Manchester United's defense was orderly, and the central defender combination of Ruben Dias and Josh Gvardiol was like two solid fortresses, defusing Swansea's attacks one by one.

In one of Swansea's attacks, their winger Bersant Celina tried to break through Ashraf Hakimi's defense. But Ashraf Hakimi was experienced and he was not easily fooled by his opponent's feints. He saw the opportunity and made a clean tackle to cut off the ball. After the ball was cut, Ashraf Hakimi quickly launched a counterattack. He quickly broke through along the sideline and then crossed from the bottom.

The ball drew a beautiful arc in the air, and Cody Gakpo jumped high in the penalty area, ready to head the ball. Seeing this, Swansea's goalkeeper Christopher Nordfeldt rushed out. Cody Gakpo's header was too straight and was firmly held in the arms of Christopher Nordfeldt.

As time passed, Swansea's players seemed to gradually accept the reality of being two goals behind. Their offensive rhythm became slower, and more of them were doing some meaningless back-passes in the midfield. Manchester United had no intention of starting a new massacre. Their players no longer went all out in the attack as before, but appropriately controlled the rhythm of the game.

In the 76th minute, Manchester United coach Mourinho replaced the goal scorer Ashraf Hakimi with Diogo Dalot. At this time, the Old Trafford Stadium, whether it was Manchester United fans or Swansea fans, stood up and gave Ashraf Hakimi a thunderous applause, congratulating him for scoring a goal that was enough to go down in history.

In the 78th minute, Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes got a free kick opportunity at the front of the penalty area. He stood in front of the ball, took a deep breath, then ran up and kicked. The football flew towards the goal like a cannonball, but Swansea's human wall played a role and blocked the ball.

In the 80th minute, Manchester United made another substitution adjustment. Jesse Lingard, the midfielder who had been away from the stadium for nearly 200 days, replaced Bruno Fernandes. Old Trafford cheered again, and Manchester United fans were excited that the midfielder had overcome injuries and returned.

In the following time, Swansea occasionally launched some sporadic counterattacks while defending. In the 81st minute, Swansea got a counterattack opportunity. Their striker Wayne Routledge finally got rid of the entanglement of Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot and got a chance to shoot. But his shot was too hasty, and the football was weakly held in the arms of Manchester United goalkeeper Christian Romero.

As Manchester United's goalkeeper, Christian Romero was very calm in this game. His positioning was accurate and his reaction was quick. Every shot of Swansea was easily resolved by him. His presence made Manchester United's defense more stable and also made the other players of the team worry-free when attacking.

In the 84th minute, Manchester United made the last substitution of the game. Midfielder Jude Bellingham replaced striker Marcus Rashford and played as a false nine midfielder. Cody Gakpo retreated to the left midfielder and Erling Haaland rushed forward. Manchester United's lineup was adjusted from 4-3-3 to 4-4-1-1.

As the game came to an end, the players on both sides looked a little tired. Swansea's players were no longer able to launch an effective attack, and Manchester United's players did not want to take risks to attack again to avoid unnecessary mistakes.

In the last few minutes, the atmosphere on the field became relatively calm. Swansea's players only symbolically pressed in the frontcourt, while Manchester United's players firmly controlled theThe ball was in his hands, and the rhythm of the game was in his own hands.

When the referee's whistle sounded, the game ended and the final score was 2:0. Manchester United successfully advanced to the semi-finals of the FA Cup as predicted by the media before the game; but after the game, the entire English football world was shocked by Ashraf Hakimi's amazing one-stop goal. Major media outlets reported this great goal in important pages and prime time, and praises came like a tide.

The Times published the celebration picture of Ashraf Hakimi after the goal on the front page, with a striking headline: "Ashraf Hakimi: The Flash on the Football Field". The report reads: "At that moment, Ashraf Hakimi seemed to be a superhero on the football field. He was like a shining star from the forefront of defense, breaking through Swansea's defense with the ball. Every time he touched the ball, he was full of confidence and courage. His agile steps and quick changes of direction made Swansea's defensive players seem to be under a spell and could only watch him pass by. This is not just a goal, it is the ultimate display of Ashraf Hakimi's personal ability and his perfect interpretation of football. His speed, skills and courage were integrated in those few tens of seconds, creating a classic moment that is enough to be recorded in the history of football." The Guardian used two full pages to analyze Ashraf Hakimi's goal in depth. They commented: "This goal by Ashraf Hakimi is a masterpiece of football art. From the moment he intercepted the ball, he embarked on a journey like a lone hero. He faced Swansea's defenders without any fear. When the first defender rushed up, Hakimi easily passed him with a light change of direction, as if showing the world the magic under his feet. Then, he got rid of the second defender at lightning speed. At this time, his speed had reached the extreme, but his ball control skills were not affected at all. When facing the third defender, his dribbling past the opponent was amazing. It was a stroke of luck, and at that moment, time seemed to stop for him. When facing the double-team of the last two central defenders, his calmness and wisdom were amazing. He first faked a shot, then broke through from the other side. This series of actions was done in one go without any drag. Finally, when facing the goalkeeper, his shot was accurate and powerful, showing his composure at the critical moment. This goal fully demonstrated Ashraf Hakimi's football talent. He is a player born for big scenes. "

The report of the Daily Mail focused more on interpreting Ashraf Hakimi's goal from an emotional perspective. They wrote: "When Ashraf Hakimi started his goal-scoring journey, the heart of every Manchester United fan was in his throat. It was a complex emotion mixed with tension, expectation and excitement. And Ashraf Hakimi did not disappoint everyone. He used his feet to draw the most beautiful picture on the court. His goal was like a beam of light shining into the hearts of every Manchester United fan, dispelling all the haze. At that moment, the entire Old Trafford was shrouded in his light. His performance not only brought hope of victory to Manchester United, but also brought endless joy and touching to the fans. He is the pride of Manchester United. His goal will remain in the memory of fans for a long time. Whenever people recall this moment, they will be impressed by Ashraf Hakimi's courage and talent."

The Sports News Channel used a lot of video clips to review Ashraf Hakimi's goal in the evening news program. The host said excitedly: "In the history of football, we have seen countless wonderful goals, but Ashraf Hakimi's goal can definitely be ranked in the top ten. He ran from one end of the court to the other, as if he was in an empty space. What kind of domineering and self-confidence is this? Every move he made was full of spirituality, and his body seemed to be integrated with the football. He is a sharp blade of Manchester United, giving the enemy a fatal blow at the most critical moment. This goal is not only an affirmation of his personal ability, but also a perfect interpretation of Manchester United's tactical system. In Manchester United's system, Ashraf Hakimi found the most suitable position for himself. He gave full play to his advantages and brought glory to the team."

Major online media were not to be outdone, and they launched a discussion topic about Ashraf Hakimi's goal on social media platforms. Fans left messages in the comment area to express their praise for Ashraf Hakimi. And some well-known football commentators also posted their own comments on the Internet.Opinion. A commentator said: "Ashraf Hakimi's goal reminded me of those legendary moments in football history. His breakthrough and his shot are all at the master level. He is a true football artist who has created miracles on the court with his talent and hard work. His goal will inspire countless young players and let them know that as long as they have dreams, courage and strength, they can create their own glory on the football field."

A day later, the other three games also ended one after another, and Manchester City Football Club, Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club (Wolves) and Huddersfield Town Football Club successively advanced.

The matchups of the FA Cup semi-finals were also released at the same time, namely:

Manchester United Football Club VS Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club (Wolves)

Manchester City Football Club VS Huddersfield Town Football Club

At the moment when the results came out, the Manchester media had begun to look forward to the Manchester derby in the FA Cup final.