Ten Hag is alive! United staged a powerful comeback with a masterpiece goal
Grigory Telingater October 19, 2024, 19:25 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
It was like a different team came out in the second half against Brentford. Is the resignation postponed again?
Brentford is a team that starts games well. In three straight rounds, he scored in the first minute and then in the second. Many expected an early goal from Brentford for the fifth game in a row, but none of that happened at Old Trafford. Although at the beginning of the match it was the guests who had the most approaches, but then Manchester United took the initiative. One of the most active in attack was Garnacho, who shot diligently into the near corner.
In the 34th minute, Manchester United had a chance that was almost equivalent to a penalty. Eriksen found himself with the ball just in front of the goal and no one stopped him from shooting. It seemed that from that position it would be easier to score than miss, but the midfielder hit over the goal.
Eriksen’s kick
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There was also a unique episode in the first part. De Ligt committed a foul with his head that crashed into his opponent’s knee. In 99% of cases, after touching the knee and the head, a foul is called in favor of the person who played with the head. But it was in this case that the opposite happened: the defender actually interrupted the attack. And then De Ligt even had to leave the field because he was bleeding from his head.
This affected the game, but not immediately. Brentford did not score in the first minute, but in the last minute of the half. Just before half-time, De Ligt’s head looked quite bloody and the referee ordered the Dutchman to leave the field, as required by the regulations. It was at the moment when the Manchester United newcomer was leaving the field that Brentford opened the scoring after a cross from a corner. Pinnock easily escaped Dalo and headed the ball so that Onan had no chance.
Brentford goal
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Manchester United responded with a goal as soon as the second half began. This time, Garnacho’s one-touch volley literally went through the Brentford goalkeeper. The Argentine’s 20th goal for United and the assist went to Rashford. And after that, the owners really got involved. In the first 20 minutes of the second half the score in shots was 7:0. It felt like a different team came out in the second half.
What Manchester United managed to do in the 62nd minute was a masterpiece. First, Ten Hag’s team, through pressure, forced the opponent to simply kick the ball, which the home team immediately grabbed. An elegant backheel pass from Brunu and Hoylund already ran towards the goalkeeper, whom he brought down gracefully.
Hoylund’s goal
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After turning the game around, the locals continued creating. Onana almost gave Dalo a full-field assist. The Portuguese faced the Brentford goalkeeper, but could not pass the ball. In general, Manchester United led the match to victory quite confidently, without allowing the guests to create anything. It seems that the Manchester United manager was on the verge of resigning, but judging by this match, his team is doing well. The only thing left to do is show more football like we did in the second half.
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