Manchester United’s young talents Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo made history by becoming the first two teenagers to score in the same FA Cup final, as confirmed by OptaJoe. Facing the formidable Manchester City, United entered the match as underdogs but managed to shock their rivals with two first-half goals from the 19-year-olds. Garnacho’s opener came after capitalizing on a defensive error between Josko Gvardiol and Stefan Ortega, while Mainoo’s strike, following a slick team move involving Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes, came just before halftime. Despite a late goal from Jeremy Doku, United held on to secure a 2-1 victory.
This remarkable win not only ended United’s season on a high note but also added to Erik ten Hag’s accomplishments, having secured silverware in both of his two years in charge.
The historic achievement of having two teenagers score in the same FA Cup final was revealed during the halftime interval, marking a significant milestone in the competition’s history. Mainoo’s goal was particularly noteworthy, highlighting his impressive breakthrough campaign after overcoming an early-season injury and earning a spot in England’s preliminary Euro 2024 squad.
