MANCHESTER – Manchester United against Villarreal at Old Trafford, Thursday (30/9/2021), early morning WIB, in the continuation of Group F Champions League 2021-2022. Had been depressed, Man United was able to win a dramatic 2-1 thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal in injury time.
The course of the match
First round
Man United was able to control the ball as soon as the game started. However, a number of their attacks still couldn’t be completed properly.
Villarreal then made a chance in the seventh minute. Etienne Capoue penetrated the Man United defense and fired. However, his efforts can be stopped by Man United goalkeeper, David De Gea.
Apparently the incident made Villarreal appear more convincing. They even almost took the lead in the 17th minute. Unfortunately, Paco Alcacer’s header could be ignored by De Gea.
The opportunity for Villareal again came in the 21st minute. This time, it was Daniel Parejo who dismantled Man United’s defense and provided feedback to Alberto Moreno. However, his shot still bounced.
After some time under pressure, the hosts tried to bounce back. They then had a chance in the 38th minute. However, Paul Pogba’s shot was blocked by Villarreal goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli.
The Red Devils are once again close to taking the lead. In the 43rd minute, Pogba sent a pass to Cristiano Ronaldo. Unfortunately, his header went wide, and the first half ended without a goal.
Second round
Man United was able to start the second half very well. They kept threatening, but their efforts were fruitless.
Disastrous for Man United, they conceded first in the 53rd minute. Alcacer scored after continuing Arnaut Danjuma’s cross.
Even so, the visitors’ advantage did not last long. Man United managed to equalize in the 60th minute. Alex Telles kicks off from outside the penalty box after maximizing Bruno Fernandes’ corner bait.
The incident also made the Red Devils players even more excited. They almost reversed the lead in the 79th minute. Unfortunately, Edinson Cavani’s header just went wide.
Finally, Man United ensured victory in injury time, precisely in the 90+5 minute. Ronaldo scored with his shot from a tight angle. The goal also marked the match ended with a score of 2-1 for Man United’s victory.
Man United vs Villarreal line-up:
Man Uninted (4-2-3-1): David De Gea; Diogo Dalot, Victor Lindelof, Raphael Varane, Alex Telles; Paul Pogba (Edinson Cavani 75), Scott McTominay; Mason Greenwood, Bruno Fernandes, Jadon Sancho (Nemanja Matic 75); Cristiano Ronaldo.
Trainer: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Villarreal (4-3-3): Geronimo Rulli; Juan Foyth, Raul Albiol (Aissa Mandi 73), Pau Torres, Alberto Moreno (Ruben Pena 73); Daniel Parejo, Etienne Capoue, Manu Trigueros (Pervis Estupinan 61); Yeremi Pino (Moi Gomez 73), Paco Alcacer (Boulaye Day 58), Arnaut Danjuma.
Trainer: Unai Emery.
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