Manchester United scored a narrow victory over Omonia Nicosia 1-0 in the continuation Europa League. Scott McTominay became Manchester United’s hero with his goal in injury time.
MU entertains Omonia at Old Trafford in the Europa League Group E match on Friday (14/10/2022). The Red Devils frustrated their opponents with the difficulty of scoring goals despite dominating most of the match.
Statistics ESPN claimed that MU had 78% of ball possession resulting in 34 attempts (13 on goal). Meanwhile, Omonia Nicosia, who played defensive tactics, made three attempts (1 on goal).
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Manchester United substitutes were crucial in this win. Christian Eriksen, Jadon Sancho made a nice collaboration completed by McTominay to ensure Manchester United victory.
With those three extra points Manchester United about to qualify for the round of 16 of the Europa League. MU is now perched in second place in Group E having collected nine points, three points behind Real Sociedad, who have already qualified. Sheriff Tiraspol is in third place with a three-point lead over Omonia with no points at the bottom.
The course of the game
MU started with a promise. When the match didn’t last two minutes, United created a dangerous opportunity after Marcus Rashford’s spiral shot forced Francis Uzoho to fly to save his goal.
Six minutes later, MU threatened Omonia Nicosia again. The lure of Bruno Fernandes to Cristiano Ronaldo continued with a kick even if still stuck outside the door.
MU getting closer to his first goal. At 32 ‘a shot by Casemiro in the center of the goal hits Uzoho before hitting the crossbar.
A golden opportunity that MU has wasted again. Antony sent a cross from the right wing, then met Fred under the goal. Although in free position, Fred’s header still rebounded. The score is still 0-0.
Amid the pressure of the MU, Omonia was unable to use a good opportunity to steal a goal. On the break, Andronikos Kakoullis controls the ball with Lindelof’s control.
Kakoullis chose to shoot himself rather than switch to Bruno Souza who was free out of control. Kakoulli’s shot also rebounds from a tight angle. After which Casemiro’s header receives a corner kick still off target. The scoring of the glasses marked the end of the first half.
After the break, Uzoho makes two saves from close range. Uzoho dispels Tyrell Malacia’s kick, Ronaldo also holds back the rebound.
Rashford! After receiving a long pass from behind, Rashford dribbled to the left wing. While only dealing with the goalkeeper, Rashford’s shot at the far post is still wide. Furthermore, the efforts of Bruno Fernandes and Rashford also failed.
The last ten minutes. Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen’s collaboration was interrupted by Scott McTominay with a right footed shot. Uzoho was still quickly blocking the ball.
OBJECTIVE! MU’s stalemate was finally broken in injury time. McTominay scored Omonia’s goal for the 1-0.
Eriksen’s passage to Sancho on the left continued with a low pass under the goal. McTominay controlled the ball before finishing with a right-footed shot.
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MANCHESTER UNITEDDe Gea, Lindelof, Lysandro Martinez, Diogo Dalot, Malaysia (Shaw 60 ‘), Fred (Eriksen 70’), Casemiro (McTominay 81 ‘), Bruno Fernandes, Rashford, Antony (Sancho 60’), Ronaldo
OMONIA NICOSIA: Uzoho, Matthews (Psaltis 65 ‘), Lang, Miletic, Hector Yuste, Moreto Cassama (Diskerud 86’), Bruno Souza (Loizou 74 ‘), Panagiotou, Charalampous (Papapoulis 74’), Kitsos, Kakoulli (Ansarifard 64 ”)
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