BEIJING, Jan. 22 -- Cristiano Ronaldo's first domestic goal since November helped Manchester United book a place in the League Cup final with a 4-2 victory over Derby County on Tuesday. But Alex Ferguson's joy at reaching a 14th domestic final was soured by more players joining the injury list.

Nani took 16 minutes to wipe out Derby's 1-0 first-leg advantage, and further goals from John O'Shea and Carlos Tevez looked to have put the match beyond reach of the League Championship struggling side. But Derby substitute Giles Barnes scored twice in the final 10 minutes around Ronaldo's penalty to threaten extra time as United's wounded struggled.

Nani hobbled off with an undisclosed injury, while Anderson, who had been limping badly, was carried off after the final and went to hospital for an X-ray on his ankle.

Injuries to defenders Jonny Evans (ankle) and Rafael da Silva (hamstring) and a knock to Gary Neville could severely hamper Ferguson's options at the back, with Rio Ferdinand, Patrice Evra and Wes Brown already sidelined.

Ferguson fears Rafael will be out for a "few weeks" with hamstring trouble, but Evans could return for next Tuesday's match at West Bromwich Albion after missing Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round clash with Tottenham.

"We have a few injuries tonight so it has been a bad night in that respect but we are in the final and we should be celebrating that," Ferguson said. "Finals are always hard to get in to and the young lads have done fantastically well to get thee. It was a great performance and the youngsters will all be playing in the final.

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