European Cup C2 results: Man Utd almost lost to unknown team

Man Utd hosted Bodo/Glimt in the 5th round of the European Cup C2. This was also the debut of new head coach Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford. After the opening whistle, Man Utd proactively raised their squad and soon got what they needed. In the first minute of the match, Rasmus Hojlund's effort caused goalkeeper Haikin to make a mistake, Garnacho easily tapped the ball into the empty net to open the score.

Not accepting defeat, Bodo/Glimt were determined to play an open game. In fact, Man Utd were still the ones dominating the game. The duo Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte played flexibly, powerfully and controlled the midfield well. They had not created any dangerous opportunities but not many people believed Man Utd could have trouble.

Man Utd had a hard-fought win over Bodo/Glimt.

But once again, the lack of concentration in the defense made the Red Devils pay a heavy price. In the 19th minute, Hakon Evjen finished beautifully from outside the box to equalize 1-1 for Bodo/Glimt. It didn't stop there, just 4 minutes later, Patrick Berg made a great pass for Zinckernagel to get past Tyrell Malacia and shoot the ball dangerously to increase the score to 2-1. Unexpectedly losing, Man Utd played in a deadlock.

They struggled to control the ball but could not penetrate the crowded Norwegian team's defense. When many people thought that the result would be unfavorable for the home team before the break, Rasmus Hojlund spoke up. In the 45th minute, Marzaoui handled the ball with class and assisted Hojlund to finish delicately to help Man Utd draw 2-2.

In the second half, Man Utd quickly took the advantage. From Mason Mount's skillful backheel, Ugarte entered the penalty area and crossed for Hojlund to score, raising the score to 3-2.

Relieving the psychological pressure, Man Utd played very well and made the opponent's defense constantly shaken. But this was the half in which Garnacho played very poorly. He handled the ball wrong many times despite his teammates passing the ball smoothly. In both times facing Haikin, the Argentine striker missed the opportunity.

Towards the end of the match, Bodo/Glimt rose up and had chances to score but Andre Onana played brilliantly. Man Utd ended the match with a 3-2 victory and coach Amorim had a good start at home.

Result: Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/Glimt

Line-up:

Man Utd: Andre Onana, Mazraoui, Mathijs de Ligt, Martinez, Malacia, Manuel Ugarte, Fernandes, Mount, Antony, Garnacho, Hojlund

Bodo/Glimt: Haikin, Wembangomo, Gundersen, Bjortuft, Bjorkan, Evjen, Berg, Sondre Fet, Zinckernagel, Helmersen, Hauge.

Mai Phuong

Source: https://vtcnews.vn/ket-qua-cup-c2-chau-au-man-utd-suyt-thua-truoc-doi-vo-danh-ar910290.html