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Manchester United survived a scare to beat Bodo/Glimt 3-2 at Outdated Trafford.
It marked Ruben Amorim’s first win as Purple Devils boss, however it was not simple.
Alejandro Garnacho scored within the second minute earlier than Hakon Evjen equalised from the sting of the field quarter-hour later.
Bodo/Glimt then took the lead by way of Philip Zinckernagel however it was not the top of the scoring on the night time.
Rasmus Hojlund’s brace ensured Manchester United picked up three necessary factors.
Learn on to find how the match unfolded on the Theatre of Desires.
3️⃣ factors in Ruben’s first residence recreation 👏#MUFC || #UEL
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 28, 2024
The way it occurred
The hosts made a dream begin, taking the lead throughout the first minute.
Alejandro Garnacho capitalised on a goalkeeping error from Nikita Haikin, who did not clear his traces below stress from Rasmus Hojlund.
Garnacho’s composed end marked the quickest aim on this season’s Europa League, timed at simply 48 seconds.
Nonetheless, Bodo/Glimt surprised the house crowd with a swift response.
Hakon Evjen’s spectacular long-range strike into the highest nook introduced the guests stage within the nineteenth minute.
Simply 4 minutes later, Philip Zinckernagel raced previous a static United protection to fit residence Patrick Berg’s incisive cross, finishing a exceptional turnaround.
Aim. The guests take the lead.#MUFC || #UEL
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 28, 2024
United’s reply got here simply earlier than half-time.
Noussair Mazraoui’s completely weighted cross discovered Hojlund, who managed and completed brilliantly to revive parity.
The groups headed into the break at 2-2, with each defences uncovered and the end result hanging within the steadiness.
After half-time, United dominated possession, with an attention grabbing 81% share at one level.
Their persistence paid off within the fiftieth minute when Manuel Ugarte’s intelligent cutback was met by Hojlund, who slid in to attain his second aim of the night time.
The VAR assessment confirmed there was no offside, permitting Outdated Trafford to erupt in celebration.
The Dane finishes a flowing transfer between Mason Mount and Manuel Ugarte, grabbing his second of the night 👌#MUFC || #UEL https://t.co/TLu9ZNs7rZ pic.twitter.com/ojUAfa3bjJ
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 28, 2024
Regardless of United’s rising management, they squandered possibilities to increase their lead.
Garnacho missed a gilt-edged alternative, firing over the bar from shut vary, whereas substitute Amad Diallo had a robust effort parried away by Haikin.
Marcus Rashford’s decision-making within the ultimate third additionally left followers annoyed as Bodo/Glimt pushed for an equaliser.
The guests got here near levelling within the dying moments.
In added time, Patrick Berg’s dipping free-kick was acrobatically punched away by United goalkeeper Andre Onana, who had earlier been booked for time-wasting. Onana’s heroics ensured United held on for a significant victory.
