In a thrilling match, Manchester United showcased their attacking prowess, defeating their opponents with a commanding performance that ended 5-1.
The scoring began early, with Casemiro netting the opener in the 15th minute, courtesy of an assist from Alejandro Garnacho. Bruno Fernandes quickly followed, doubling the lead in the 36th minute.
Bilal El Khannous then pulled one back for the visitors in the 33rd minute, but Garnacho restored United’s advantage shortly after, scoring in the 28th minute with Diogo Dalot assisting. Conor Coady added to the excitement with a g
oal just before halftime, making it 4-1.
As the second half began, Fernandes struck again, securing his brace in the 59th minute, further solidifying United’s dominance.
Multiple substitutions occurred in the latter stages, including Joshua Zirkzee making way for Ethan Wheatley in the 85th minute.
Overall, United’s attacking display was impressive, with notable performances from Fernandes and Garnacho, setting the tone for a thrilling match that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Statistics
The statistics reflect a dominant performance from the home side. United recorded 9 shots on target, compared to their opponents’ 7, showcasing their attacking efficiency.
They also managed 8 shots off target while the visitors had 5, indicating a consistent offensive threat throughout the game.
Defensively, United had 6 blocked shots, demonstrating their commitment to thwarting attempts from the opposition, which had 4 blocked shots.
In terms of possession, United held a slight edge with 56%, while their opponents controlled 44% of the game.
Set pieces played a role, with United earning 5 corner kicks against 3 for the visitors. They were also caught offside 3 times, while their opponents were caught once.
Discipline was another aspect highlighted in the stats, as United maintained a clean sheet regarding yellow cards, whereas their opponents received 1 yellow card.
United committed 8 fouls compared to the visitors’ 5, but they compensated with 5 saves from their goalkeeper, while the opposition managed 4 saves.
