Bruno Fernandes’ Late Heroics Secure Dramatic 2-1 Victory for Manchester United Against Rangers
Match Report
Despite a lackluster performance for much of the game, United found a way to claim all three points in dramatic fashion.
The first half saw controversy as Matthijs de Ligt thought he had scored with a header from a corner, only for VAR to disallow the goal due to a foul by Leny Yoro on Robin Propper. The decision left United frustrated, but they gained the lead shortly after halftime when Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland mistakenly punched the ball into his own net from a corner.
Rather than capitalizing on their lead, United allowed Rangers to find a late equalizer. Cyriel Dessers skillfully controlled a long ball and beat Harry Maguire to slot the ball past Altay Bayındır, leveling the score.
However, the match wasn’t over. In stoppage time, Fernandes made a decisive run to the back post, connecting with a cross to slot the ball between Butland’s legs and seal the victory for United.
Match Highlights:
- 0’: Match kicks off at Old Trafford.
- 23’: De Ligt’s header ruled out by VAR after a controversial foul by Yoro.
- 52’: Own goal by Jack Butland gives United the lead.
- 88’: Cyriel Dessers equalizes for Rangers with a composed finish.
- 92’: Bruno Fernandes scores a last-gasp winner for United.
Key Line-Ups:
Manchester United XI: Eriksen, Fernandes, Bayındır, De Ligt, Dalot, Lisandro Martinez, Garnacho, Amad Diallo, Collyer, Zirkzee, Yoro.
Rangers XI: Balogun, Tavernier, Butland, Propper, Cerny, Bajrami, Raskin, Yilmaz, Barron, Igamane, Jefté.