Alan Davies, who had made his FA Cup debut in the first game, set up captain Bryan Robson for a left-footed drive past Moseley into the corner of the net. Suddenly the atmosphere changed and it was the Manchester United fans who were singing loudest. This was compounded in the 30th minute, when United went 2–0 up, giving the team a two-goal cushion for the first time over the two matches.
Alan Davies, who had made his FA Cup debut in the opening match, orchestrated captain Bryan Robson for a left-footed shot that found the back of the net. The atmosphere shifted as Manchester United's fans became more enthusiastic. This was heightened in the 30th minute when United took a 2–0 lead, providing them with a substantial advantage over their opponents.