Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Manchester United humiliated Fulham on continuation Premier League at Old Trafford Stadium, Saturday (24/2) evening.
The hosts, who have a positive trend after entering 2024, appear unable to immediately put pressure on the visitors. On the other hand, Fulham got the chance first.
Alex Iwobi fired several shots, but the ball still deviated from the target. Rodrigo Muniz then forced Andre Onana into a save in the 22nd minute.
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Man United then tried to respond. Diogo Dalot made the ball hit Fulham’s goal post in the 31st minute. Two minutes later it was Muniz’s turn to kick and make the ball hit the Red Devils’ goal post.
Next, Andreas Pereira tried to score a goal from outside the penalty box, but Onana was able to ward the ball away. Two minutes later, in the 40th minute to be precise, Alejandro Garnacho also tried to shoot a curling shot which was blocked by Bernd Leno.
In the second half Fulham continued to try to make a breakthrough by taking advantage of the presence of Iwobi, Muniz and Pereira. Apart from that, there was also a Harrison Reeds kick which Onana had to parry and resulted in a corner kick.
Fulham’s corner kick then led to a goal scored by Calvin Bassey in the 66th minute. The Nigerian center back did not waste the opportunity when he got the ball in the Man United penalty box. Bassey immediately kicked the ball with all his might and made the hosts’ net shake.
After conceding, Man United tried to intensify the attack. Bruno Fernandes’ kick was still well captured by Leno in the 72nd minute.
Facing Man United who tried to attack completely, Fulham adapted counter attacks as an option to add goals.
Man United seemed to lock up Fulham’s defense. The ball flowed from foot to foot of Erik Ten Hag’s men, but no goal could be scored.
Until then, in the 89th minute, Bruno Fernandes’ shot was blocked by Leno and the ball was thrown back by Harry Maguire’s final finish. The score is 1-1.
Nine minutes of extra time occurred at Old Trafford. The hosts also tried to take advantage of the momentum.
Instead of adding goals, Onana’s goal was again broken into by The Cottagers squad. Alex Iwobi completed a Fulham counterattack.
Fulham took home three points and made Man United languish at home.
Man United vs Fulham starting lineup:
Man United: Andre Onana; Diogo Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Lindelof; Mainoo, Casemiro; Forson, Bruno Fernandes, Grenache, Rashford.
Fulham: Bernd Leno; Tim Castagne, Adarabioyo, Bassey, Robinson; Reed, Lukic; Wilson, Andreas Pereira, Alex Iwobi; Rodrigo Muniz.
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