Manchester United added three valuable points to position themselves in the round of 16 zone of the Europa League by defeating by 2 to 1 the Rangers about the end of the game.
In a closely contested duel, an unusual goal against made the initial difference, and the outcome was a true madness that left a triumph in favor of Ruben Amorim’s team.
Manchester United tried to impose conditions from the beginning. Just in the second minute, Alejandro Garnacho He feinted in the area in front of Connor Barron, but his shot was easily controlled by the Rangers goalkeeper.
Although the visitors caused concern with a shot by Nicolas Raskin that was blocked by Altay Bayndr, the clearest opportunities remained for the home team. Garnacho got close to the goal again, Matthijs de Ligt had a goal disallowed, and Lisandro Martínez demanded Jack Butland with a powerful shot before the break.
In the second half, the game took an unexpected turn. In the seventh minute, a corner kick taken by Christian Eriksen ended with an unusual error by Jack Butland, who, when trying to clear it with his fist, sent the ball into his own net.
However, in the 43rd minute, when victory seemed assured for United, a lack of concentration by Harry Maguire allowed Cyriel Dessers to equalize the score after receiving a long ball and finishing without problems.
Rangers were unable to sustain the tie they had fought so hard for. In the final minutes, a new defensive error left everything ready for Bruno Fernandes to score the final 2-1.
Manchester United capitalized on the rival’s gifts and secured a victory that puts them in a good position to advance in the Europa League, while the Teddy Bears left with a bitter feeling of what could have been.
For its part, Tottenhamwithout Christian Romeroachieved an important victory by beating Hoffenheim 3 to 2 on German soil and hopes to advance to the next round in the Europa League.
The Spurs, aware of the rival’s pressure, demonstrated superiority and provisionally placed themselves in the round of 16 positions of the competition.
Now, the Germans must defeat the Anderlecht (with Luis Vazquez lost 2-0 to Viktoria Plzen) in Belgium and hope for favorable results to advance. Tottenham, with this victory, was one step away from the round of 16.
With Paredes as starter and captain, Roma lost
On a difficult night in the Netherlands, Roma lost 1-0 against AZ Alkmaar, a result that complicates their aspirations in the second European competition.
The Italian team, which also started Paulo Dybalashowed little offensive force, even after the adjustments of Claudio Ranieri, who retired Artem Dovbyk at halftime to bring on Matías Soulé.
Opportunities were scarce for both teams in the first half, although AZ Alkmaar created more danger. David Möller Wolfe had the clearest shot for the hosts, but his shot went wide.
In the second half, Roma tried to change the course. Dybala was close to scoring after a rabona cross from Angeliño, but his volley went over the goal.
As the minutes passed, AZ Alkmaar found spaces in the Roman defense. In a quick play, Zico Buurmeester combined with Troy Parrot, who sent a cross pass to Möller Wolfe. He assisted Parrot, who scored the only goal of the game.
With this result, AZ Alkmaar keeps alive its hopes of qualifying for the round of 16 and will face Ferencvaros in Hungary on the last day. Roma, for its part, must play against Frankfurt to secure at least a place in the Europa League playoffs.
Finally, the Europa League group is led by Lazio, who today beat Real Sociedad 3-1 in Italy with the Argentine Valentín Castellanos as a figure: he provided the assist in the first and scored the third.
Source: Ambito
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