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Match report
Premier League giants Manchester United made predictably short work of minnows FC Sheriff on Thursday evening, to march on to the knockout rounds of the Europa League.
Erik ten Hag’s troops were back in action a short time ago.
Fresh off securing a crucial last-gasp share of the spoils at Chelsea over the weekend, the Red Devils made the trip to Moldova, for a meeting with the aforementioned Sheriff.
And, when all was said and done, the evening’s hosts, as expected, emerged on the right side of an altogether comfortable scoreline.
The game’s scoring was opened late in the first-half of action, when Diogo Dalot rose highest to nod home Christian Eriksen’s devilish set piece from the left:
Diogo Dalot finds the breakthrough with only his second ever goal for Manchester United!!
Right on half-time, the home side lead 1-0… 🔴⚫️#UEL pic.twitter.com/3ir6hhd9j8
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 27, 2022
Then, 25 minutes from time, the result was put beyond any remaining doubt, courtesy of Marcus Rashford.
Not too shabby!
Marcus Rashford puts his side 2-0 with this brilliantly guided header to cap off an expert move… 💫#UEL pic.twitter.com/oc5Op17oAO
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 27, 2022
And there was even time for Cristiano Ronaldo to get in on the act, too, marking his return to the first-team setup after a week filled with drama with just a 3rd goal of the season:
Redemption for Ronaldo!!
CR7 manages to get his name back on the scoresheet following a difficult few days for his club… 🔴⚫️#UEL pic.twitter.com/RfC99TP794
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 27, 2022
Manchester United, in turn, have booked their spot in the Europa League’s Last-32 with a game to spare.
Player ratings
Manchester United
De Gea – 6, Dalot – 7, Lindelof – 6.5, Martinez – 6, Malacia – 6, Casemiro – 6.5, Eriksen – 8, Fernandes – 6.5, Antony – 5, Garnacho – 6, Ronaldo – 6.5
Sub: Rashford – 7, Maguire – 5.5
FC Sheriff
Koval – 7, Guedes – 5, Kiki – 6, Radeljic – 5.5, Kpozo – 5, Badolo – 5, Diop – 5.5, Kyabou – 6, Salifu – 5, Akanbi – 4.5, Atiemwen – 5
Ten Hag’s reaction to Antony’s skill 😂 pic.twitter.com/c9yAQ9eGGu
— utdreport (@utdreport) October 27, 2022
Geez. If Ronaldo was on the pitch he’d be burying all these chances
— Nick (@ManUnitedYouth) October 27, 2022
Garnacho’s ability to go on the inside and outside of his fullback when 1v1 is something that’s so precious and something we do not have enough of in this squad — been brilliant so far.
— h (@htomufc) October 27, 2022
Sheriff’s keeper sat down after the goal😂💔 he knows there’s more to come
— TOP STRIKER (@CHAMP_OFFICIAL1) October 27, 2022
🎙 Garnacho’s brother on Instagram (on him playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo) :
“Let’s go my brother. The dream is now true.” pic.twitter.com/jqFzam66HG— TCR. (@TeamCRonaldo) October 27, 2022
Erik ten Hag is ruthless 😳
(h/t @RobDawsonESPN) pic.twitter.com/Qv3V03Y1vM
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) October 27, 2022
Paul Scholes wasn’t impressed with Antony’s spin in the first half 😯 pic.twitter.com/Jq7NwaNNX6
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) October 27, 2022
For the badge @MarcusRashford ❤️ pic.twitter.com/BBf69eEPVM
— The United Stand (@UnitedStandMUFC) October 27, 2022
Ronaldo’s new celebration is cold 🥶 pic.twitter.com/VfrLnxcCKt
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) October 27, 2022
Stats
Casemiro’s game by numbers vs. Sheriff Tiraspol:
86% pass accuracy
82 touches
60 passes completed
7 long balls completed
5 ground duels won
1 aerial duels wonKept it moving. 🔁 pic.twitter.com/XR2g6rMzW2
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) October 27, 2022
Marcus Rashford has more goals this season than he managed in the whole of last season 👏 pic.twitter.com/YfgpMBF8E0
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) October 27, 2022
Ronaldo has now scored 111 goals with his left foot in club football.
Seals it at Old Trafford. 👹 pic.twitter.com/aMyLFxMtRI
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) October 27, 2022
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