Manchester United secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Bodø/Glimt at Old Trafford, with Rasmus Højlund playing a pivotal role by scoring twice and providing an assist.
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The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with Bodø/Glimt initially taking a 2-1 lead after goals from Sondre Fet and Patrick Berg. However, Højlund’s brace, including an assist for the equalizer, turned the tide in favor of the Red Devils.
The match started with early excitement as Alejandro Garnacho assisted Rasmus Højlund for the opening goal just one minute in.
Bodø/Glimt quickly responded, equalizing through Sondre Fet’s goal in the 19th minute and then taking the lead just minutes later with a strike from Patrick Berg in the 23rd.
Despite the setback, United leveled the score again before halftime, thanks to Højlund’s goal in the 45th minute.
In the second half, Højlund completed his brace in the 50th minute, putting United ahead 3-2. Despite late pressure from Bodø/Glimt, including a crucial save by André Onana in the 89th minute, the Red Devils held on for the win.
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Manchester United took the lead early in the match, with Rasmus Højlund scoring from Alejandro Garnacho’s assist in the 1st minute. However, Bodø/Glimt quickly responded with Sondre Fet’s goal in the 19th minute, followed by Patrick Berg’s goal in the 23rd minute, putting the visitors ahead 2-1.
Rasmus Højlund restored parity in the 45th minute, assisted by Noussair Mazraoui, bringing the score to 2-2 at halftime. Early in the second half, Højlund struck again in the 50th minute, assisted by Manuel Ugarte, putting Manchester United in the lead for good at 3-2.
In the final stages, Bodø/Glimt pushed for an equalizer, but André Onana made a key save in the 89th minute, ensuring United’s victory. Casemiro received a yellow card in the 90+1st minute, but the match ended 3-2 in favor of Manchester United.
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Rasmus Højlund was the standout player for Manchester United, scoring two goals and providing an assist. His clinical finishing and all-around performance were crucial in turning the game in United’s favor.
Bodø/Glimt were impressive, especially in the first half, with goals from Sondre Fet and Patrick Berg, but ultimately, they were unable to hold onto their lead. Manchester United’s attacking firepower and Højlund’s brilliance secured the win for the Red Devils.
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Manchester United triumphed 3-2, with Rasmus Højlund scoring twice and assisting once. The visitors, Bodø/Glimt, took a 2-1 lead with goals from Sondre Fet and Patrick Berg, but Højlund’s brace sealed the victory for United.
