Casemiro Shines as Manchester United Advances to Fifth Round of the Cup

Brazilian midfielder Casemiro scored two goals to lead Manchester United to a 3-1 victory over Reading, a second-tier team, and secure a spot in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Saturday, while Marcus Rashford was denied a record. Reading held on until Casemiro opened the scoring in the 54th minute, cleverly chipping the ball over goalkeeper Joe Lumley after an assist from Antony. The former Real Madrid player doubled United's lead just four minutes later with a stunning low shot from 25 yards. His compatriot Fred extended the lead to 3-0 with a backheel goal before Andy Carroll, the former Liverpool and England striker, was sent off after receiving a second yellow card for fouling Casemiro. Reading, managed by Paul Ince, a former United midfielder with multiple titles, scored a consolation goal through Amadou Salif Mbengue. Rashford thought he had become the first Manchester United player to score in 10 consecutive matches at Old Trafford when he found the net in the first half, but the goal was disallowed following a VAR intervention.