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Evening Ticker: Manchester United held to draw with Cambridge; Asamoah Gyan leads Ghana past Algeria; and more

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By RYAN TOLMICH

Cambridge United entered Friday’s FA Cup matchup with Manchester United as massive underdogs, but the team did just enough to earn a trip to Old Trafford.

The League Two side held Manchester United to a scoreless draw Friday, earning Cambridge a replay against the Premier League giants. Cambridge, the lowest ranked team remaining in the FA Cup, feature a team that has not cost the club a dime in transfer fees and will now enjoy the significant financial boost that comes with a matchup away to Manchester United.

Despite dominating throughly through the second half, Man United could never muster the scoring touch. Although the visitors maintained 83 percent possession, United could only muster six shots on target, the best of which came via a Radamel Falcao effort in the second half.

Here are some more news and notes from Friday evening:

GYAN LEADS GHANA, SENEGAL DRAWS SOUTH AFRICA AT AFCON

Asamoah Gyan and Ghana needed every second possible to secure a tournament-saving victory Friday against Algeria.

Gyan led Ghana past the Desert Warriors with a 92nd minute winner in Friday’s African Cup of Nations action, keeping Ghana’s hopes alive following a disappointing loss to Senegal in the Black Stars first game.

Senegal, meanwhile, collected another point against South Africa thanks to a 60th minute equalizer from defender Kara Mbodji.

Following Friday’s results, Senegal sit top of the group with four points, Ghana and Algeria each possess three, while South Africa remain bottom of the group with just one point.

REAL MADRID ANNOUNCE SIGNING OF LUCAS SILVA

After weeks of speculation and negotiation, Lucas Silva is finally a Real Madrid player.

Real Madrid announced Friday that the club has signed Silva from Brazilian club Cruzeiro. In addition, the 21-year-old midfielder has signed a contract with the club through the 2019-2020 season.

Silva, who will officially be presented by the club Monday, has been capped by Brazil on the Under-20 and Under-21 level.

ROMA ADD SALAH ON LOAN FROM CHELSEA

Struggling for game time with Chelsea, winger Mohammed Salah is hoping to revive his career with a move to Italy.

The Egyptian winger is reportedly heading to Roma on a year-and-a-half loan after the Serie A club paid a $750,000 loan fee. Roma will also have an option to buy Salah for $24 million at the conclusion of the loan.

Salah, who joined Chelsea from Basel for $19.5 million last season, has played just 30 minutes in the Premier League this season.

What do you make of Friday’s results? How will Silva fare at Real Madrid? What do you expect from Salah at Roma?

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