Louis van Gaal rues 'lucky' Middlesbrough after Man Utd practiced penalties in training

Louis van Gaal disappointed to go out on penalties

MIDDLESBROUGH were lucky to beat Manchester United on penalties, Louis van Gaal said after his side were knocked out of the League Cup by the Championship club.

Wayne Rooney, Michael Carrick and Ashley Young all missed from the spot during the 3-1 loss, meaning United have now lost each of their last four penalty shoot-outs.
And Van Gaal was disappointed to see the Red Devils go out in such a manner, having practiced penalties the day before and missing a number of key chances throughout the match.

"It is more like the casino, red or black," Van Gaal said after the game. "They were lucky but of course you can force the luck.
"We trained yesterday on penalties, but it is like that. I cannot take them."

Manchester United lost their fourth penalty shootout in a row against Middlesbrough

Wayne Rooney missed Manchester United's opening penalty

The Dutchman added: "My feeling is that we were so close, and that we have to finish because we have created a lot of chances - especially in the second half and in extra time.
"We had chances from one metre, two metres in front of the goal. We have to finish those."