Europa League First Half: Rashford with a Goal and an Assist, Hlohel Finds the Net, Manchester United Draw with Porto

Key EventsIn the 7th minute, Manchester United broke the deadlock! Eriksen made a transition from midfield, Rashford brought the ball inside from the left wing into the penalty area, continuously dribbled past Ostigard and Mario, and then shot to score in the near corner. Porto 0-1 Manchester United.In the 20th minute, Manchester United extended their lead! Onana launched a long pass from the back, Hlohel nodded it down to Eriksen, who then brought the ball forward and played a cross-field pass to the left, Rashford provided the through ball, and Hlohel blasted a left-footed shot from a tight angle, again hitting the near corner. Porto 0-2 Manchester United.In the 27th minute, Porto pulled one back! Mario crossed the ball to the far post, Omorodion headed it towards goal, which was saved brilliantly by Onana, but Pepe followed up to head it in. Porto 1-2 Manchester United.In the 34th minute, Porto equalized! Mario delivered a precise cross from the right, Omorodion outjumped De Ligt to head the ball into the net brilliantly. Porto 2-2 Manchester United.Game Report

At 3:00 on October 4, in the second round of the Europa League group stage for the 2024/25 season, Porto hosted Manchester United at home.

In the 2nd minute, Porto used a simple long pass to break through Manchester United’s defense, Omorodion broke offside on the right flank, cut inside and laid the ball off, Mario followed up with a powerful shot that was tipped over the bar by Onana’s one-handed save.In the 14th minute, Pepe’s run caused chaos in Manchester United’s penalty area, Omorodion’s shot was blocked by Lisandro Martinez, and Mario’s follow-up shot went high.In the 26th minute, Mario dribbled past Rashford on the right and sent a left-footed cross, De Ligt made a crucial header clearance ahead of Omorodion.In the 32nd minute, Fernandes received a yellow card for a reckless stamp on Barella.

At half-time, Manchester United drew 2-2 with Porto away from home.

Player List

Porto starting lineup: 99-Costa; 24-Perez; 23-Mario; 74-Mora; 97-Ze Pedro; 6-Ostigard; 16-Gonzalez; 22-Varela; 13-Galeno; 11-Pepe; 9-Omorodion

Substitutes: 14-Ramos; 3-Jallo; 52-Fernandes; 8-Grujic; 17-Jamie; 10-Vieira; 20-Franco; 15-Sosa; 86-Carvalho; 19-Lode; 70-Borges; 27-Guerreiro

Manchester United starting lineup: 24-Onana; 4-De Ligt; 20-Dalot; 3-Mazraoui; 6-Martinez; 14-Eriksen; 18-Kasemiro; 8-Fernandes; 10-Rashford; 16-Amad; 9-Hlohel

Substitutes: 22-Heaton; 1-Baender; 35-Evans; 2-Lindelof; 5-Maguire; 25-Ugarte; 43-Corrier; 44-Ger; 11-Zirkzee; 21-Anthony; 17-Garnacho