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The visitors looked likely to force a replay
before Lingard struck with a first-time shot in the 84th minute
for his fourth goal in as many games after a fine brace in a 2-2
Premier League draw with Burnley and another in a 2-0 win over
Everton.
Lukaku, who returned from a head injury and came on as a
halftime substitute for Henrikh Mkhitaryan, broke away and
powered his shot past goalkeeper Scott Carson at the death as
Derby threw men forward in search of an equalizer.
The outcome pleased United manager Jose Mourinho, who praised
Lingard and Carson after he produced a barrage of superb saves.
"It was a great shot by Jesse Lingard in the top corner, he’s in
a moment of confidence where things go well for him," Mourinho
told the BBC.
"He’s a good professional and a fantastic kid in the dressing
room.
"I was feeling that we were close to scoring and we never
stopped trying. But when you get past 80 minutes and the goal
hasn’t come, you fear the second match. But the team kept trying
so I knew the goal could arrive."
United had missed a string of chances as Lingard hit the post
with a fierce arrowed shot several minutes before he broke the
deadlock and Marcus Rashford also found the woodwork with a
glancing header in the opening half.
Carson kept out an array of stinging long range efforts,
including three from Paul Pogba as United struggled to find a
way through a resolute and well-organized visiting defense.
Pinned back for much of the contest, Derby launched several
dangerous raids as defender Marcus Olsson and midfielder Tom
Lawrence came close for the Rams, who finally cracked in the
closing stages.
Carson was left clutching thin air as Lingard unleashed a
swiveling shot into the top left corner from 18 meters and with
Derby throwing caution to the wind, Lukaku raced clear to score
his 16th goal for United in all competitions.
(Writing by Zoran Milosavljevic,; Editing by Pritha Sarkar)
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