Joshua Zirkzee was left in tears following Manchester United’s heartbreaking exit from the FA Cup after a penalty shootout against Fulham. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, leading to the tense shootout where Zirkzee missed the decisive penalty, sealing his team’s fate.

Emotions ran high as Zirkzee, visibly upset, was consoled by his teammates and coach Ruben Amorim on the pitch. Fulham’s Alex Iwobi also approached him to offer sympathy, highlighting the sportsmanship shared between players despite the intense competition.

The match had seen Bruno Fernandes force extra time with a low shot that found the back of the net. However, neither side could score in the additional 30 minutes, pushing the contest to penalties. Victor Lindelof’s initial effort was saved, and Zirkzee, needing to score to keep United in the game, faced the same fate when his shot was also saved by Fulham’s Bernd Leno.

After the match, fellow players, including Fulham’s Willian and Antonee Robinson, extended their support to Zirkzee, acknowledging the emotional toll of the missed opportunity. The young forward’s disappointment was palpable, but the camaraderie displayed on the field served as a reminder of the shared challenges athletes face in high-stakes moments.