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:
Man Utd 2-0 Lyon (4-2 agg)
66 mins: Malick Fofana is an exciting youngster playing for Lyon and he is introduced in place of Georges Mikautadze.
Can he inspire a comeback for the visitors. Every minute that ticks away is a good thing for Man Utd who are starting to be a bit sloppy in their play.
Man Utd 2-0 Lyon (4-2 agg)
63 mins: Man Utd are starting to take more control of the game.
They’re maintaining possession well and still utilising Garnacho on the left wing.
Man Utd 2-0 Lyon (4-2 agg)
60 mins: An hour played at Old Trafford and Manchester United have the lead and a two-goal cushion.
Lyon have been bright but there hasn’t been many clear cut chances for them other than Tolisso’s effort which has stopped by Onana.
Man Utd 2-0 Lyon (4-2 agg)
57 mins: A touch over 10 minutes of the second half played and Paulo Fonseca has seen enough.
Jordan Veretout and Paul Akouokou are whipped off the pitch with Tanner Tessmann and Alexandre Lacazette brought on.
'That was Onana's best save of the night'
“That was Onana's best save of the night, and the tie, to deny Tolisso.
“So far, Amorim's decision to recall him has been justified and Onana is showing few signs he was unsettled by events in Lyon last week.
“As for Nemanja Matic, he remains on the bench.”
Man Utd 2-0 Lyon (4-2 agg)
54 mins: Save!
Wonderful from Andre Onana. A cross comes into the box and is poked down to Corentin Tolisso.
He shoots on the turn and rattles a good effort at goal but Onana drops to the right and pushes the ball wide.
Man Utd 2-0 Lyon (4-2 agg)
51 mins: Save!
United work the ball clear to Hojlund who sends Garnacho sprinting in behind Mata.
He’s quicker than the defender and carries the ball into the box.
He looks up for a pass but there isn’t one on and instead he shoots only to be denied by Lucas Perri!
Man Utd 2-0 Lyon (4-2 agg)
50 mins: Lyon alreayd look a bit livelier on the ball and are willing to pass it around the edge of United’s box patiently waiting for an opening.
Man Utd have plenty of men back to defend though.
Man Utd 2-0 Lyon (4-2 agg)
48 mins: Nearly!
Fernandes flicks the ball into the box and looks for Casemiro.
He finds the Brazilian who nods the ball wide. He’s disappointed with his own effort but the offside flag goes up against him anyway.
Man Utd 2-0 Lyon (4-2 agg)
47 mins: Brilliant football between Patrick Dorgu and Casemiro gets United sprinting forward.
Dorgu picks out Alejandro Garnacho who cuts inside and is taken out by Clinton Mata.
Free kick coming up for Manchester United in a dangerous area with Bruno Fernandes standing over the ball.
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