Scott McTominay’s late winner saved Manchester United from embarrassment in a 1-0 victory over Omonia Nicosia in the Europa League on Thursday at Old Trafford.
Nigerian Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, in his second game of the season, came out in style as he recorded 12 saves. It was a lovely night for him at the Theatre of Dreams. He frustrated the Manchester United forces with a well-coordinated defence. He ended up with a 9.9 rating from Sofascore.
The Red Devils needed a second-half rally to beat the Cypriot First Division club last Thursday. Still, they were frustrated throughout the reverse picture despite dominating possession and chances in the game.
Erik ten Hag’s United saw Marcus Rashford kept out with only Omonia keeper Francis Uzoho to beat, a Casemiro rocket tipped off the crossbar in the 32nd minute, and Fred looped a header over the goal from a good position in a scoreless first half.
It was more of the same in the second half for United until McTominay popped up in stoppage time to bail his team out with a finish from the centre of the area after the ball fell kindly at his feet.
The win leaves Man United in second place in Group E on nine points from four games, three behind leaders Real Sociedad with two matches left to play.
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