Jesse Lingard struck an extra-time winner as 10-man Manchester United won the FA Cup for the first time in 12 years with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Wembley.
In a repeat of the 1990 final, Jason Puncheon’s strike put Palace to within 12 minutes of a maiden FA Cup triumph but Juan Mata levelled three minutes later to force extra-time.
Chris Smalling’s dismissal for two bookable offences at the end of the first period of extra-time swung the game in Palace’s favour, but, with penalties looming, Lingard’s rasping drive won the trophy for United in stunning fashion.
It’s a result that eases some of the pressure on under-fire United boss Louis van Gaal, who brings the first trophy to Old Trafford since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013.
Lingard Stunner Seals Man United FA Cup Victory
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