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Porto v Manchester United LIVE: Result and final score as Harry Maguire saves Red Devils in Europa League

United boss Erik ten Hag was under intense scrutiny as he took his side to Porto in the second round of Europa League matches

Will Castle
Thursday 03 October 2024 17:35 EDT
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Samuel Omorodion beats Matthijs De Ligt to score Porto’s second goal
Samuel Omorodion beats Matthijs De Ligt to score Porto’s second goal (AFP via Getty Images)

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Super sub Harry Maguire’s stoppage-time header saved Manchester United’s blushes and potentially Erik ten Hag’s job as the Europa League clash with Porto ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw.

Four days after their 3-0 home humiliation at the hands of Tottenham, the Red Devils put criticism of the players and their under-fire manager to the side with an impressive start in Portugal.

Goals from Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund had United in control, only for Ten Hag’s men to lose their way and their defensive faculties as Pepe scored before Samu Omorodion’s brilliant brace.

Captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off for the second straight match as Ten Hag squirmed, only for Maguire to head home a Christian Eriksen corner in stoppage time to seal a point.

Porto 3-2 Manchester United

72 minutes: De Ligt latches onto the aerial ball but his header lacks power and it’s a comfortable stop for Costa.

Garnacho then cuts inside with the intent of firing one into the far corner, but his shot his blocked for the corner. The resulting delivery comes to nothing.

Will Castle3 October 2024 21:34

Porto 3-2 Manchester United

70 minutes: Fernandes goes for it again from outside the box, but shoots high and wide.

The way Costa is playing tonight, you can understand why getting shots away regardless of position may be the best policy for United. That’s their 20th effort of the night.

Will Castle3 October 2024 21:33

Porto 3-2 Manchester United

68 minutes: Attacking changes from Ten Hag as Zirkzee and Antony enter the fray.

Hojlund and Amad make way.

Will Castle3 October 2024 21:30

Porto 3-2 Manchester United

65 minutes: Save! Another big stop from Onana to prevent this going from bad to worse, getting down low to divert Samu’s effort away for a corner.

Resulting delivery nearly causes problems for United as Galeno pokes goalwards, but the Red Devils are able to clear.

Joshua Zirkzee is said to be getting stripped.

Will Castle3 October 2024 21:28

Porto 3-2 Manchester United

64 minutes: That might have gone out of the stadium!

Lisandro Martinez goes for the spectacular half volley from about 35 yards out - and as you’d expect from a centre-half, it goes high, wide and out of shot.

Will Castle3 October 2024 21:26

Porto 3-2 Manchester United

62 minutes: Mazraoui fires a pretty weak bobbling effort from the edge of the box - but it’s a poor parried save from Diogo Costa, who palms it right into the danger area with Garnacho closing in.

Garnacho is off balance and can only shoot high and into the side netting. But it’s another error by the highly-rated Portuguese shot-stopper.

Will Castle3 October 2024 21:25

Porto 3-2 Manchester United

57 minutes: United are spending more and more time on the ball - Porto, now with the lead, are sitting back and trying to frustrate their opponents.

Unable to break into the box, Garnacho unleashes a viscious effort from range to sting the gloves of Costa.

Will Castle3 October 2024 21:20

Porto 3-2 Manchester United

54 minutes: It’s United’s turn to search for an equaliser.

Bruno Fernandes fires an effort across the goal, hitting it with power but it goes well wide. Nothing to worry about for Costa.

Christian Eriksen then gets played into the box and takes the ball to the byline, but his pullback rolls straight into the arms of the keeper.

A better delivery and that could have been a golden opening for the visitors.

Will Castle3 October 2024 21:18

Porto 3-2 Manchester United

52 minutes: Chelsea fans will be watching this tonight rueing the fact their side couldn’t get a deal for Samu over the line back in August, which reportedly fell apart when finalizing the control.

He looks like a ruthless goalscorer and a real talent. Definitely one to watch this season.

Will Castle3 October 2024 21:14

GOAL! Porto 3-2 Manchester United

50 minutes: GOAL! THEY’VE TURNED IT ON ITS HEAD!

It’s that man Samu again with an EMPHATIC finish, who fires into the roof of the net after a pullback from Pepe.

They were 2-0 down. Now they’re 3-2 up.

Big response required from Manchester United now - a massive test of character.

Will Castle3 October 2024 21:12

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