Manchester United states in response to Marcus Rashford’s cup final goal against Newcastle.
The strike was first ruled an own goal.
Manchester United has announced that Marcus Rashford scored their second goal in the Carabao Cup final.
United defeated Newcastle 2-0 on Sunday to earn their first title in six years and the first under Erik ten Hag’s tenure.
Casemiro opened the score before Rashford doubled their lead, but it was ruled an own goal by Sven Botman when his shot rebounded off the Dutchman and looped over Loris Karius.
On Sky Sports, Roy Keane informed Marcus Rashford that the goal would not be his, but the forward stated that he would still claim it.
To commemorate the goal, the forward tweeted: “A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. In a cup final, scoring for your favorite club. That is one for the fans.”
United has since verified that the English Football League (EFL) changed their judgement and that the goal has now been awarded to the England international. According to a statement on the club’s website:
“Manchester United can confirm Marcus Rashford has been officially credited with the second goal in the Carabao Cup final win over Newcastle United.
“The club has received clarification that Rashford is indeed the goalscorer as his shot was deemed to be on target by the various match officials at Wembley.”
The confirmation that the goal belongs to Rashford marks his 25th goal in all competitions this season.
After the game, Rashford told Sky Sports that winning their first trophy under Ten Hag had fueled his desire to go on and win more.
“It’s a mixture of all emotions but it’s massive for us to be involved in these types of games and something we’ve missed as a club. Hopefully it pushes us to keep going,” he said.
“The hunger is to have more moments like this. I’ve been in finals we’ve won and lost and when you win it’s massive for the club and as individuals and part of our and the club’s history and we want to keep adding to it.
“Are you claiming that goal?” 👀
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) February 26, 2023
“Yeah I’m claiming it!” 😅
Marcus Rashford reflects on Manchester United winning the Carabao Cup! 🏆🔴 pic.twitter.com/zmYYynjmMg
“We want to be involved in a lot of games and that means staying in all of the competitions we’re in. I’m happy and buzzing with the result.”
