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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>Ralf Rangnick claimed Manchester United were robbed by VAR after his side suffered a shock FA Cup exit at the hands of Championship club Middlesbrough who won 8-7 on penalties after a 1-1 draw on Friday.<\/p>\n

Rangnick’s team crashed out in the fourth round after Anthony Elanga blazed his spot-kick over the bar in a nerve-jangling shoot-out at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n

Swedish teenager Elanga was the only player from either team to miss in the shoot-out, leaving the forward holding his head in disbelief as Middlesbrough celebrated their stunning victory.<\/p>\n

Jadon Sancho had put United ahead in the first half, but Matt Crooks grabbed a controversial equaliser after the interval to set the stage for Middlesbrough’s memorable upset.<\/p>\n

Crooks’ goal was allowed to stand despite Duncan Watmore controlling the ball with his hand before providing the assist.<\/p>\n

“We conceded a goal which I don’t understand why it stood. He controlled it with his hand,” Rangnick said.<\/p>\n

“In the moment when they scored, it was clear that VAR would not allow this goal to stand.”<\/p>\n

Even Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder thought the goal would be ruled out, saying: “I thought straight away it was handball.<\/p>\n

“I thought it would be chalked out and was delighted it wasn’t. The FA Cup is alive and kicking!”<\/p>\n

Cristiano Ronaldo had missed a first half spot-kick for United, who have now lost seven of their last eight penalty shoot-outs, including last season’s Europa League final against Villarreal.<\/p>\n

United had 30 shots in total but lacked the composure and cutting edge required to kill off supposedly inferior opponents.<\/p>\n

“I’m incredibly disappointed,” Rangnick said. “We should have won and killed off the game in the first half.<\/p>\n

“Crossbar, post, missed penalty and numerous chances. It should have been 2-0 or 3-0.”<\/p>\n

United are without a major trophy in five years and their hopes of ending that drought are dwindling given their Premier League struggles and a tricky Champions League last 16 tie against Atletico Madrid.<\/p>\n

The FA Cup embarrassment is the latest hammer blow for United at the end of a painful week that saw their England forward Mason Greenwood arrested over the alleged rape and assault of a young woman.<\/p>\n

While still in custody, the 20-year-old was further arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill.<\/p>\n

Greenwood, who was released on bail on Wednesday, has been suspended from all football activities at United since the arrest that sent shockwaves through Old Trafford.<\/p>\n

Chances spurned<\/b><\/p>\n

Wilder masterminded a shock 2-1 win on his last visit to Old Trafford with Sheffield United.<\/p>\n

Initially, it seemed there was little chance of a repeat as Sancho hit the bar after Middlesbrough made a hash of clearing in the second minute.<\/p>\n

Paul Pogba was making his first United start since November 2 after recovering from a thigh injury.<\/p>\n

And the France midfielder announced his return by winning a 20th minute penalty when he ran onto Luke Shaw’s pass and Anfernee Dijksteel hauled him down.<\/p>\n

Ronaldo dragged his spot-kick wide to the delight of 9,000 Middlesbrough fans behind the goal.<\/p>\n

But Sancho gave United the lead in the 25th minute, taking Bruno Fernandes’ long pass in his stride with a superb first touch and cleverly working space to drill a fierce shot that deflected in off Isiah Jones.<\/p>\n

Middlesbrough snatched their equaliser in the 64th minute when Watmore controlled a long pass with his hand as the ball bounced off his body, before lofting a pass for United academy graduate Crooks to net at the far post.<\/p>\n

Convinced the goal should be disallowed, United surrounded referee Anthony Taylor to protest, but VAR allowed it to stand as the offence was deemed to be accidental under a new rule introduced last year.<\/p>\n

Fernandes missed a golden opportunity to restore the lead, shooting against the post with an empty net gaping in front of him.<\/p>\n

United had lost their poise and Elanga was destined to finish as the fall-guy.<\/p>\n

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