Entering the match with Liverpool, MU suddenly showed a transformed face with a pre-emptive attack style of play. The “Red Devils” soon created some scoring opportunities but unfortunately missed them.
10th minute, starting from Rashford’s drop of the ball for Ganarcho. The Argentine striker had a decisive shot that caused the ball to bounce right into McTominay’s place and the midfielder wearing shirt number 39 easily opened the score.
Having the lead, MU played excitedly and put pressure on the Kop defense. However, both Rasmus Hojlund and Rashford showed incredible grace.
Attacked a lot but didn’t score a goal. MU suddenly received 2 “buckets of cold water” at the end of the first half, it only took Mac Allister and Salah exactly 2 minutes to turn the game around.
In the second half, MU still played hard and did not give up in front of The Kop. But it was not until coach Erik ten Hag’s adjustments when he put Antony and Amad Diallo on the field that things really changed.
In the 87th minute, Antony skillfully managed and kicked with his non-dominant foot to help MU equalize. The result of 2-2 was also the final score after 90 minutes and forced the two teams to enter extra time.
In extra time, Liverpool continued to take the lead thanks to Harvey Elliott. The “Red Devils” once again showed their bravery by scoring two consecutive goals from Rashford and Amad Diallo to win.
Main lineup for the match MU vs Liverpool
- MU: Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Dalot, Varane, Lindelof, Mainoo, McTominay, Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford, Hojlund.
- Liverpool: Kelleher, Gomez, Quansah, Van Dijk, Robertson, Endo, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Salah, Diaz, Nunez.
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Best player in the match MU vs Liverpool
Based on scores from Sofascores, Scott McTominay is the best player in the match. The 26-year-old midfielder scored 1 goal and assisted 1 goal for Rashford.