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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 2-2 Manchester United

35 minutes: GOAL! Just like that, Porto are level!

Porto’s main route of attack this half has been twofold: Joao Mario cross, Samu Omorodian header. That’s exactly what’s paid dividends here.

At the second attempt, Samu bravely latches on to Mario’s delivery to head past Onana into the roof of the net.

What a game we have on our hands.

Will Castle3 October 2024 20:37

Porto 1-2 Manchester United

30 minutes: Important few minutes for United here as Porto look to build up some momentum.

Joao Mario whips in another dangerous ball, but Mazraoui produces an effective defensive header to get the ball out of harm’s way.

As Amad Diallo tries to bring the ball away, Samu puts a forearm in his back and gets a yellow card for his troubles.

Will Castle3 October 2024 20:33

GOAL! Porto 1-2 Manchester United

27 minutes: GOAL! Porto are back in it!

Brilliant delivery into the box is met by Samu, whose header forces a fantastic save from Onana.

However, his parry falls right into the path of the charging Pepe who puts in the rebound.

The Dragao erupts, and we have a game on.

Will Castle3 October 2024 20:30

Porto 0-2 Manchester United

24 minutes: Marcus Rashford is looking like a different player tonight.

Another driving run into the box from the winger before drilling one towards Costa, who on the other hand is very much having an off night.

The most confident he’s seemed in months.

Will Castle3 October 2024 20:27

GOAL! Porto 0-2 Manchester United

20 minutes: GOAL! Rasmus Hojlund is back in the starting XI for the first time this season - and he’s back on the scoresheet!

Rashford turns provider this time to slip Hojlund through, who sees his left-footed effort just creep over the line before Diogo Costa scoops it away.

It’s another error from the keeper, who got a big arm to it and should have really kept the shot out. But again, United will not care.

Will Castle3 October 2024 20:24

Porto 0-1 Manchester United

19 minutes: Porto might have gone behind early but it hasn’t stifled the home faithful who are still in full voice.

Will Castle3 October 2024 20:20

Porto 0-1 Manchester United

17 minutes: Very close to a second from Rashford as his curling delivery bypasses everyone before just going wide of the wide post. Diogo Costa rooted to the spot.

Two corners then go awry for the visitors.

Will Castle3 October 2024 20:18

Porto 0-1 Manchester United

14 minutes: Big block by Martinez as Samu receives the ball behind the penalty spot before firing an effort goalwards.

At the same time, there’s hopeful appeal for a penalty from Galeno, who claimed Dalot was pulling his shirt. Referee having none of it.

Will Castle3 October 2024 20:17

Porto 0-1 Manchester United

12 minutes: Porto haven’t let the wind go out of their sails and are playing with intent for an equaliser.

They earn a corner that comes to nothing, but are nonetheless peppering Onana’s box - Samu is the obvious target.

Will Castle3 October 2024 20:14

Porto 0-1 Manchester United

10 minutes: Another attempted ball in behind to Rashford, with a lot of their attacking play coming down that left hand side.

Diogo Costa gets there first and collects.

Will Castle3 October 2024 20:12

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