Man Utd vs Lyon LIVE: Mainoo and Maguire’s late goals send Ruben Amorim’s men into Europa League semi-finals
Manchester United 5-4 Lyon (7-6 agg): Ruben Amorim’s men make it through thrilling nine-goal contest
Manchester United are into the semi-finals of the European League after the most thrilling clash at Old Trafford ended 5-4 in their favour with plenty of late drama.
The hosts took control of the match in the first half and dominated possession with Manuel Ugarte and Diogo Dalot giving Ruben Amorim’s men a two-goal advantage.
Lyon manager Paulo Fonseca made changes that worked perfectly. Corentin Tolisso pulled one back before Nicolas Tagliafico equalised for the visitors. Tolisso was dismissed late in the 90 minutes and the match went to extra-time.
Lyon were the better team even with 10-men. Rayan Cherki slotted the French side ahead and Alexandre Lacazette scored from the penalty spot to leave United trailing by two and on the brink of elimination.
But there was a twist to come. Casemiro won a penalty that Bruno Fernandes slotted home before Kobbie Mainoo, playing as striker, was calm and composed to net an equaliser in the 120th minute. Less than a minute later and Harry Maguire proved to be the match winner with a headed effort that sent Old Trafford wild.
Relive the latest from Old Trafford with our live blog below:
'Amorim may be thinking about penalties'
“Amorim may be thinking about penalties now. it is notable that Casemiro, scarcely the most mobile but a proven penalty taker, is still on.
“In Fernandes, Dalot and Maguire, he has three others with excellent records from the spot.
“Christian Eriksen, who has just come on, might be another potential taker.”
ET Man Utd 2-2 Lyon (4-4 agg)
101 mins: Lyon look dangerous on the counter-attack so United need to be wary.
Alejandro Garnacho and Patrick Dorgu are taken off by Ruben Amorim with Christian Eriksen and Harry Amass introduced.
ET Man Utd 2-2 Lyon (4-4 agg)
99 mins: Bruno Fernandes finds Kobbie Mainoo with a fine threaded pass.
Mainoo looks for the cross but lifts it over the head of Mason Mount.
United win a corner which is curled too deep to be threatening.
ET Man Utd 2-2 Lyon (4-4 agg)
96 mins: Harry Maguire goes in the book for a poor tackle on Rayan Cherki who tries to nip inside of him.
It’s a blip in decision making and Maguire knew Cherki had him beaten.
Lyon have a free kick which gets whipped into the box from the right side. Almada is the one to lift it in but Casemiro is the man to nod it away.
ET Man Utd 2-2 Lyon (4-4 agg)
93 mins: The Tolisso red card has given Man Utd a bit more life.
This is a great opportunity for them to win the game but they need to get some rhythm back in their play.
Extra-time! Man Utd 2-2 Lyon (4-4 agg)
Man Utd should be the favourites as they have a one-man advantage.
Lyon will look to score on the break or take the match to penalties.
Ruben Amorim will want his team to win this one in extra-time though.
Lyon kick off the extra 30 minutes.
'2-2 followed by 2-2'
“2-2 followed by 2-2.
“There isn't much to separate United and Lyon, even in two topsy-turvy games.
“They now know the winner will face Athletic Bilbao. They just don't know who the winner will be.
“United have a man advantage and home advantage but have learned it is dangerous to write off Lyon.”
Full-time! Man Utd 2-2 Lyon (4-4 agg)
90+5 mins: The whistle goes to signal the end of the 90 minutes and the two teams cannot be separated.
Manchester United dominated the first half before Lyon’s comeback was secured by the introduction of the substitutes.
Corentin Tolisso was dismissed after collecting two yellow cards and now there’ll be a further 30 minutes to decide this tie.
Into extra-time we go.
Man Utd 2-2 Lyon (4-4 agg)
90+2 mins: There are five added minutes to play in this game.
Can United score and go through? They’ve got an extra man and a free kick in the final third.
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