FA Cup: Fourth tier Cambridge embarrass Manchester United

January 24, 2015 10:46 IST

Chris Dunn of Cambridge United makes contact with Robin van Persie of Manchester United

Chris Dunn of Cambridge United makes contact with Robin van Persie of Manchester United. Photograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

Manchester United were held to a 0-0 draw at fourth tier Cambridge United in the FA Cup fourth round on Friday after another embarrassing outing against lower league opposition.

Cambridge, promoted from the minor leagues into the professional pyramid last season, gave the Manchester millionaires a lesson in terms of desire and defensive organisation.

Michael Carrick of Manchester United reacts as Cambridge United players celebrate

Michael Carrick of Manchester United reacts as Cambridge United players celebrate. Photograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

The home side even had the best opportunity in the first half when Josh Coulson headed over from close range as the visitors, with Wayne Rooney rested, were reduced to half chances.

Louis van Gaal's side, dumped out of the Capital One (League) Cup 4-0 in the second round by third tier Milton Keynes Dons in August, improved after the break with Radamel Falcao going close but they had to settle for an Old Trafford replay.

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