But the visitors’ keeper, Lars Unnerstall, was tested for the first time by one of his own team-mates, when Mees Hilgers – under pressure from Zirkzee – inadvertently volleyed Lisandro Martinez’s knockdown towards goal, forcing an acrobatic stop. Before kick-off, former United coach and FC Twente manager Steve McClaren was presented with an engraved silver plate at pitchside by Sir Alex Ferguson and Twente’s Wout Brace to recognise his contribution to both clubs. As United dominated the closing stages, Fernandes saw his shot whistle inches wide from Ugarte’s cutback and Garnacho curled narrowly over from the edge of the box. Soon after, Rashford’s dazzling piece of skill deceived FC Twente skipper Ricky van Wolfswinkel before our no.10’s cutback picked out an unmarked Martinez, who found Anass Salah-Eddine in the way of his attempt at goal. Manchester United were forced to settle for a point in the opening match of the new-look Europa League, against Erik ten Hag’s former club FC Twente.
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- But the visitors’ keeper, Lars Unnerstall, was tested for the first time by one of his own team-mates, when Mees Hilgers – under pressure from Zirkzee – inadvertently volleyed Lisandro Martinez’s knockdown towards goal, forcing an acrobatic stop.
- Bernardo Silva equalised with a back-post header in the final moments of normal time – their only shot on target – and spot-kicks were required, leading to the Blues snatching the trophy with a 7-6 win.
- Manchester United were forced to settle for a point in the opening match of the new-look Europa League, against Erik ten Hag’s former club FC Twente.
In our history section we’ll lead you through our many epic successes, our darkest hours – overcome but never forgotten – and recount the stories behind the many individual legendary players, managers and teams to have served this great club with honour and distinction since its foundation in 1878. The Reds had more defensive work to carry out when the action resumed as the Enschede club sought a response, but Maguire had the first chance of the second period when his half-volley from Eriksen’s corner was denied by Unnerstall. The Danish midfielder fired a delightful first-time strike into the far corner, after the ball escaped the clutches of Diogo Dalot inside the box from Fernandes’s forward pass.
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Bernardo Silva equalised with a back-post header in the final moments of normal time – their only shot on target – and spot-kicks were required, leading to the Blues snatching the trophy with a 7-6 win. While disappointed not to lift the shield, Erik ten Hag’s Reds can take lots of positives from the occasion and the attention now turns to next Friday’s Premier League opener against Fulham. Zirkzee came close to his first European goal for the Reds as he exchanged passes with Dalot and https://pin-upindia.com.in/ forced a save from Unnerstall, before Maguire saw his header from Eriksen’s resulting corner deflect wide – despite a goal-kick being awarded.
- The Danish midfielder fired a delightful first-time strike into the far corner, after the ball escaped the clutches of Diogo Dalot inside the box from Fernandes’s forward pass.
- Christian Eriksen’s first European goal for the club gave the Reds the lead 10 minutes before the break with a sublime strike, which was cancelled out by Sam Lammers for the Dutch visitors midway through the second period.
- The game began to open up in the latter stages as tired legs appeared on both sides, leading to more spaces and opportunities to score.
- In front of watching interim England manager Lee Carsley, Rashford made a positive impression down the left flank and his link-up play with our Dutch frontman Joshua Zirkzee looked like a promising route to goal for the Reds.
- As United dominated the closing stages, Fernandes saw his shot whistle inches wide from Ugarte’s cutback and Garnacho curled narrowly over from the edge of the box.
- The visitors carved the first sighting of goal early on as ex-Rangers forward Sam Lammers side-footed wide at the near post from Bart van Rooij’s low cross.
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The visitors carved the first sighting of goal early on as ex-Rangers forward Sam Lammers side-footed wide at the near post from Bart van Rooij’s low cross. Just when it was becoming frustrating for the Reds, Eriksen ensured United had the advantage at the break by adding to the two goals he bagged against Barnsley in our previous home game. In front of watching interim England manager Lee Carsley, Rashford made a positive impression down the left flank and his link-up play with our Dutch frontman Joshua Zirkzee looked like a promising route to goal for the Reds. Christian Eriksen’s first European goal for the club gave the Reds the lead 10 minutes before the break with a sublime strike, which was cancelled out by Sam Lammers for the Dutch visitors midway through the second period.
Match report: United 1 FC Twente 1
SECOND HALFJoy quickly became frustration in the 54th minute as the linesman’s delayed flag correctly disallowed a Fernandes ‘goal’ for offside. Ten Hag made four changes just before the hour mark, handing Toby Collyer his competitive debut after a number of impressive pre-season performances. Facundo Pellistri also returned to United action, at right-back, following his loan spell at Granada last season. The game began to open up in the latter stages as tired legs appeared on both sides, leading to more spaces and opportunities to score. United’s pressure eventually paid off and it was substitute Garnacho who broke the deadlock, cutting inside from the right wing, drifting past two defenders and drilling a left-footed shot into the bottom corner, sparking jubilant scenes. The Reds controlled the game and created the better opportunities, leading to substitute Alejandro Garnacho breaking the deadlock after 82 minutes with an excellent finish.