Manchester United 3-2 Bodo/Glimt: Rasmus Hojlund’s Double Delight Gives Ruben Amorim First Win
Manchester United marked Ruben Amorim’s first match in charge at Old Trafford with a thrilling 3-2 UEFA Europa League victory over Bodo/Glimt. Rasmus Hojlund was the hero of the night, scoring twice to turn the game on its head after the visitors had taken a shock 2-1 lead.
The Match
The Red Devils got off to a flyer as Alejandro Garnacho took advantage of a goalkeeping blunder to open the scoring inside 50 seconds. However, Amorim was left grimacing in frustration as the Norwegians turned the game on its head soon after. First, Hakon Evjen curled home a superb equaliser on 19 minutes before Philip Zinckernagel raced free down the right to stun Old Trafford into silence four minutes later.
United toiled against the well-organised Norwegians but levelled on the stroke of half-time when a brilliant piece of individual skill saw Hojlund control and volley Noussair Mazraoui’s cross into the far corner.
Amorim made a system change at the interval and it paid real dividends as United bossed the second period. Hojlund deservedly put them in front on 50 minutes when he tucked the ball into the net from a central area after neat work down the right.
Man of the Match
Rasmus Hojlund (9/10): Scored twice and was involved in all three of United’s goals. A brilliant performance from the Dane, who showed great industry and technique.
Ruben Amorim’s tactical flexibility was the key to United’s win. He adjusted his formation at half-time, switching to a 4-2-3-1, and it paid dividends. United controlled the second half and Hojlund’s goals were the difference.
United’s win was a thrilling one, with Rasmus Hojlund’s double delight giving Ruben Amorim his first win as Manchester United manager. The Red Devils will look to build on this performance as they face Everton in the Premier League on Sunday.
Manchester United Player Ratings
Player Ratings
Goalkeeper and Defence
- Andre Onana (5.5/10): Erratic at times but made some crucial saves to keep United in the game.
- Noussair Mazraoui (7/10): Set up Hojlund’s first goal with a clever cross and had a solid game at centre-back.
- Matthijs de Ligt (6/10): Had a mixed game, with some good clearances but also some sloppy moments in possession.
- Lisandro Martinez (6/10): Struggled defensively at times but made some good forward passes to fuel United’s attacks.
- Tyrell Malacia (3/10): Had a nightmare game, getting skinned alive by Zinckernagel and being substituted at half-time.
Midfield
- Manuel Ugarte (7/10): Had a solid game in midfield, cutting out passes and setting up Hojlund’s second goal.
- Bruno Fernandes (6/10): Didn’t impose himself on the game but made some good runs and had a few shots blocked.
- Antony (6/10): Had a quiet game but showed some flashes of skill and energy.
Attack
- Alejandro Garnacho (7.5/10): Scored the opening goal and was a constant threat down the left wing but spurned a few chances in the second half.
- Rasmus Hojlund (9/10): Scored twice and was involved in all three of United’s goals. A brilliant performance from the Dane.
- Mason Mount (6.5/10): Had a decent game, with some good energy and a few shots on goal.
Substitutes
- Diogo Dalot (7/10): Made a big difference when he came on, shoring up the left flank and providing some much-needed energy.
- Marcus Rashford (6/10): Had a few chances but couldn’t quite finish them off.
- Amad Diallo (7/10): Had a good cameo, showing some brilliant technique and movement.
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