Andre Onana receives a second yellow card against Coventry, but the Man United goalkeeper avoided a red card due to a little-known rule that also helped Emiliano Martinez in Europe
Andre Onana received a second yellow card in Manchester United’s penalty shootout win over Coventry on Sunday – but he was not dismissed.
The Cameroon goalkeeper was first booked in the 85th minute for delaying the restart following a goal kick, as Coventry tried to find the equalizer at 3-2.
He was also booked during the penalty shootout for arguing with referee Robert Jones – but was allowed to remain on the pitch.
IFAB Rule 10.3 states that cautions received during regulation play are not applied to penalties – but players who receive a red card cannot return to be involved.
It also means Onana will not be suspended for the FA Cup final against rivals Manchester City on May 25.
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana was booked for delaying a goal kick in the 85th minute.
Onana was also warned during the shooting, but was not sent off due to a little-known rule.
A similar situation applied to Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Maritnez midweek in Lille
The same rule received a bit more attention when Emiliano Martinez was not dismissed in Aston Villa’s Europa Conference League win over Lille despite being booked in the match and penalties.
However, Villa’s Argentine goalkeeper will miss the semi-final first leg after receiving three yellow cards throughout the tournament, including both in Lille.
Speaking after Thursday’s match, Martinez said: “It’s a reputation thing because the other goalkeeper was doing exactly the same thing (wasting time in a normal game).
“I got a yellow after 30 minutes and we were losing the game so I don’t know what the referee expects of me.
“Then there was no ball on the penalty spot during the penalty shootout. I asked the ball boy for a ball and I got a card. I just don’t understand the rules.
Man United beat Coventry on penalties, after letting a three-goal lead slip away
Manchester United beat Coventry City 4-2 in the penalty shootout, but only after letting a three-goal lead slip away in the final 20 minutes of the match.
Manchester City await the final on May 25, which will be a repeat of last year’s showpiece, won by Pep Guardiola’s side as part of their treble season.
