Lukaku shines as Man United thrash Huddersfield to move to quarter final of FA Cup

macfranc007 February 17, 2018 IFTTT, Latest Sport News | Today on Naij.com Arinze Esomnofu

- Manchester United defeat Huddersfield 2 -0 at the John Smith's Stadium to qualify for the quarter final of the FA Cup

- A Lukaku double was all it takes to ensure United breezed past their opponent

- The victory will provide the much needed confidence as the Red Devils travel to Spain for their Champions League round of 16 clash with Sevilla

A Lukaku double was enough to see that Manchester United defeat Huddersfield at the John Smith's Stadium to qualify for the quarter final of the FA Cup.

Jose Mourinho made drastic changes to his side which saw Paul Pogba sit on the bench.

Manchester United thrash Huddersfield 2 - 0 in FA Cup clash (photo: Twitter @ManUtd )

Manchester United did not waste much time in getting the opener as an amazing individual effort from Romelu Lukaku just three minutes from kickoff end with a strike from inside the penalty area. He sends the ball precisely into the bottom left corner and makes it 0 - 1 leaving Jonas Lossl was helpless.

At the end of the first 45 minutes, it was Jose Mourinho side that went into tunnel with the lead.

United doubled their lead in the 55th minute as Romelu Lukaku made a great solo run and pulled the trigger from inside the box, beating Jonas Lossl with a strike into the bottom left corner.

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The visitors held strong to their lead and at the end of 90th minute the scoreline was Huddersfield 0 - 2 Manchester United.

The victory will provide the much needed confidence as the Red Devils travel to Spain for their Champions League round of 16 clash with Sevilla.

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