Fans Stunned by David Raya’s Unusual Move During FA Cup Shootout Loss to Man Utd”
A viral compilation of David Raya’s penalty shootout performance has caused quite a stir.
Manchester United advanced to the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday, partly thanks to a disastrous shootout from Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya. Despite a brave effort from Ruben Amorim’s side, who played with 10 men for over an hour, they triumphed 5-3 on penalties after a dramatic 1-1 draw in normal time.
Bruno Fernandes opened the shootout with a confident penalty, sending Raya the wrong way. Martin Odegaard then redeemed himself for missing earlier in the match, but once again, Raya was beaten by Lisandro Martinez, who also sent him the wrong way.
Kai Havertz missed his penalty shortly after, giving Leny Yoro the chance to put United ahead. Yoro’s penalty quickly went viral, not because of his shot, but due to Raya’s bizarre movement. As seen in the footage, Raya committed to diving left well before Yoro kicked the ball.
Fans reacted strongly on social media, with one writing, “This looks like EA FC 25 when you’ve already committed to one side and dive before the ball is kicked,” while another said, “Pro clubs dive.” Others pointed out that Raya’s early movements seemed to give away his intentions, referencing Harry Kane’s comments from last season about Raya’s tendency to move too early.
The shootout wasn’t the only drama of the match. United took the lead with a stunning strike from Bruno Fernandes, but Arsenal leveled through a deflected shot by Gabriel Magalhaes. United, down to 10 men after Diogo Dalot’s red card, fought hard, with second-choice keeper Altay Bayindir making crucial saves. Meanwhile, Raya’s struggles in the penalty shootout overshadowed a memorable performance.
