Man United come from behind for 3-2 win over Bodo/Glimt in UEFA Europa League clash
Turning in his first victory as Man United head boss, Ruben Amorim watched on as his side managed to overturn a goal deficit to record an eventual 3-2 win over Norweigan side, Bodo/Glimt in their UEFA Europa League showdown.
Taking yet another early lead in the opening minutes, Argentine winger, Alejandro Garnacho converted from close range after inducted forward, Rasmus Hojlund forced an error from Russian keeper, Nikita Haikin.
However, pegged back after 20 minutes, Bodo/Glimt turned in a stunning equaliser through Hakon Evjen – who arrowed a fierce shot into the top corner from outside the area.
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Going 2-1 at home tonight after a splendid equaliser, Man United were felled with Dutch left back, Tyrell Malacia struggling to keep pace with Philip Zinckernagel during a fierce counterattack, with the latter sending Bodo/Glimt into an unlikely lead.
However, before the half-time interval, Noussair Mazraoui would pace a wonderful cross into the area, with Danish striker, Hojlund controlling expertly with his right – before sending a volley from his left foot into the far corner past Haikin to level the scores once more.
Hooked at half-time for Portuguese wing-back, Diogo Dalot, Malacia had made his first starting eleven appearance for Man United in over 500 days, however, he seemed to be struggling for fitness and looked somewhat of the pace in numerous aspects of his play.
Starting brightly in the second half, Man United would lead for the second time in the evening – and ultimately ride out a win for all three points, with midfield bruiser, Manuel Ugarte squaring a pass for Hojlund to convert from inside the six-year box, guiding the Old Trafford side to a 3-2 win.
With tonight’s win over the Norweigan side, United improved to number 12 in the official UEFA Europa League table, in pursuit of a top-8 finish which would guarantee the Premier League side automatic qualification to the next round.
Sat ahead of United are some notable names including Italian outfit, Lazio – who currently top the table tree, as well as the likes of Basque side, Athletic Bilbao, Ajax, Lyon, and Rangers – with the Scottish side currently sat at number eight in the table ahead of their pairing with Man United – retaining the last automatic qualification spot.
And returning to Premier League action this weekend, United take on Everton at Old Trafford in the above-mentioned former Sporting Lisbon head coach, Amorim’s home Premier League debut, hoping to land three points domestically for the first time under his guidance.
Next week, United make a high-stakes trip to the capital to take on Arsenal in London, in search of a huge victory which would propel their hopes of UEFA Champions League qualification through the league this season massively.
