Coventry star Milan van Ewijk says he can ‘hold his head high’ after the side’s FA Cup semi-final defeat to Manchester United and believes he kept Marcus Rashford ‘reasonably under control’ at Wembley.
United appeared to have one foot in next month’s final after Scott McTominay, Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes all netted inside an hour to give Erik ten Hag’s men a healthy three-goal advantage.
But Coventry – managed by ex-United striker Mark Robins – picked themselves up off the floor to stun the Red Devils, with Ellis Simms and Callum O’Hare scoring before Haji Wright converted a last-gasp penalty to force extra-time.
The Championship outfit appeared to have found a winner deep into extra-time as Victor Torp beat Andre Onana from close range, only for the video assistant referee to disallow the goal for offside.
United went on to prevail on penalties to book their place in the final against the holders Manchester City, with Pep Guardiola’s side overcoming Chelsea in Saturday’s semi-final.
Rashford was largely ineffective before being substituted for Amad Diallo in the 89th minute and Coventry wing-back Van Ewijk put in a commendable performance against the England forward, keeping him quiet for the most part.
Speaking to Dutch publication Voetbal Primeur, Van Ewijk said he was proud of his display despite Coventry – FA Cup winners back in 1987 – missing out on a spot in this year’s final.
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