This Saturday, the Manchester United won the Wolverhampton 1-0, for the 18th round of the English Championship. With the result, United momentarily took fourth place, with 33 points, and is in the qualifying zone for the next Champions League. The winning goal was scored by striker Marcus Rashford.
Before the ball rolled, the clubs paid tribute to Pelé, who died this Thursday at the age of 82, with the stadium’s screen displaying the image of the King of Football and the players respecting a minute of silence. All games in this Premier League round will follow the same protocol.
Erik ten Hag’s men return to the field to face the bournemouth, for the 19th round of the English Championship. The ball will roll this Tuesday, at 5 pm (Brasília time), at the Old Trafford stadium, in the city of Manchester.
With the defeat, the Wolverhampton remain in the Premier League relegation zone with 13 points. Now, the team faces Aston Villa, for the 19th round of the competition. The game will take place this Wednesday, at 5 pm (Brasília time), at the Villa Park stadium.
The game
Right at the start of the match, Manchester United almost opened the scoring. After a corner kick, midfielder Casemiro headed in and Matheus Nunes took it over the line. Still in the first stage, striker Alejandro Garnacho came face to face with goalkeeper José Pinto, but the Portuguese archer practiced good defense.
At 24 minutes, the Wolverhampton came with danger. Matheus Nunes found Diego Costa, who finished dangerously in the visitors’ goal. Still at the end of the first stage, Anthony finished for another good defense by José.
In the second half, the first clear chance to score was Wolverhampton. With a free kick, midfielder Rúben Neves forced De Gea to flatten for corner. Subsequently, full-back Luke Shaw finished dangerously after Anthony’s cross.
At 31 minutes of the second half, Manchester United took the lead on the scoreboard. Striker Marcus Rashford paired with Bruno Fernandes and finished with no chances for José Pinto. Shortly afterwards, the number 10 increased the advantage, but the goal was annulled by VAR after a hand touch from the Englishman.
At the end of the match, the Mexican Raul Jimenez almost tied the match, but the goalkeeper De Gea practiced good defense and guaranteed United’s victory by 1 to 0.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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