Man Utd vs FC Copenhagen LIVE: Champions League result as Andre Onana saves penalty to rescue win
Manchester United 1-0 FC Copenhagen: Maguire and Onana were the heroes to earn the Red Devils a crucial three points after Old Trafford paid its respects to Sir Bobby Charlton
Harry Maguire headed a second-half goal and goalkeeper Andre Onana saved a penalty deep in stoppage time to power Manchester United to a 1-0 victory over FC Copenhagen for their first victory in the Champions League this season.
Back in the competition after a one-year absence, Erik ten Hag’s side moved into third place in Group A after collecting a precious three points after three games. Bayern Munich top the group with nine points after beating Galatasary 3-1 earlier.
The victory looked in doubt when Copenhagen’s Jordan Larsson stepped up to the spot after Scott McTominay attempted a clearance and caught Elias Achouri in the head with a high boot in the 94th minute. But Onana dived to his left to push the shot away before being mobbed by team mates at the final whistle.
Maguire, who has been the target of fan abuse in recent months, had the Old Trafford faithful on their feet when he broke the deadlock in the 72nd minute, Christian Eriksen’s long ball into the area finding the defender at the far post.
A night that began on a solemn note with a tribute to club great Bobby Charlton, who died on Saturday at age 86, ended in celebration with fans singing “There’s only one Bobby Charlton”.
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Man Utd 0-0 Copenhagen
54 mins: Save! Manchester United are denied by Kamil Grabara. Marcus Rashford drives up to the byline and pulls the ball into the box, perfectly picking out Rasmus Hojlund.
Hojlund lays the ball off to Christian Eriksen who drills a low effort at goal only for Grabara to leapt low to his right and palm the ball clear.
That’s United’s best chance of the night so far.
Man Utd 0-0 Copenhagen
51 mins: Save! Mohamed Elyounoussi brings the ball down the right side of the pitch and carries it up to the box. He sends it inside and finds Lukas Lerager who pings one towards goal and draws a fine save out of Andre Onana diving across to his right.
Man Utd 0-0 Copenhagen
48 mins: Manchester United get crowded out on the edge of the box as Marcus Rashford a slips the ball towards Scott McTominay. He tries to find Rasmus Hojlund but Copenhagen recover the ball and kick off a counter-attack...
Second half! Man Utd 0-0 Copenhagen
Christian Eriksen is introduced by Erik ten Hag to replace Sofyan Amrabat in the only change for the hosts. Bruno Fernandes gets the match back underway.
United need to win this game. They need a bit more urgency to get themselves ahead.
HT Man Utd 0-0 Copenhagen
Will Erik ten Hag makes any changes at half-time? He’s got plenty of options on the bench with Christian Eriksen and Mason Mount primed to go.
Manchester United need a bit of impetus to get them into gear in the final third.
Ten Hag lays flowers in Old Trafford centre circle as Man United pay tribute to Bobby Charlton
Manchester United paid tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton ahead of kick-off against FC Copenhagen in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
Erik ten Hag laid flowers in the centre circle at Old Trafford before both teams and fans observed a minute’s silence.
Ten Hag lays flowers in centre circle as Man United pay tribute to Bobby Charlton
Manchester United paid tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton ahead of kick-off against FC Copenhagen in the Champions League on Tuesday night (24 October). Erik ten Hag laid flowers in the centre circle at Old Trafford before both teams and fans observed a minute’s silence. Outside the stadium, fans paid tributes of their own, with flowers and scarves placed on the United Trinity statue, which features Charlton alongside George Best and Denis Law. The England World Cup winner, who also captained United to their first-ever European Cup win in 1968, passed away over the weekend. He was 86.
Half-time! Man Utd 0-0 Copenhagen
45 mins: There’s no added time at the end of the first half and a short chorus of boos rings out from the home fans who have endured a tepid 45 minutes of football.
Manchester United need to step it up considerably after the break. A draw would keep them in trouble in Group A but a win would put them right back in the mix to reach the knockout rounds.
Man Utd 0-0 Copenhagen
43 mins: Diogo Goncalves receives the ball just outside the United penalty area and shoots. His effort is deflected just wide of the far post but that’s another warning that Copenhagen can threaten when they get up the pitch.
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