Europa League: Rashford and Martial Seal return for United in five-goal thriller
Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial came off the bench to power Manchester United to a 3-2 Europa League win over Omonia Nicosia on Thursday.
After the annihilation of the Manchester derby, United were keen to get their season back on track, but things didn't go as planned in the first exchanges.
It was the hosts who took the lead after 34 minutes in Cyprus on a quick counter-attack that ended with Karim Ansarifard crashing into the roof of the net.
Erik ten Hag introduced the attacking duo of Rashford and Martial in the second half. Ten Hag came on for Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia early in the second half, while Martial came on for Bruno Fernandes in the 61st minute.
It turned out to be a smart move as Rashford netted a brace while Martial, who netted a brace against Man City last weekend, netted the third goal.
Although Nikolas Panagiotou scored a late consolation, the Red Devils did well enough to secure all three points.
United have now won six of their last seven away matches in the Europa League and remain second in Group E, three points behind leaders Real Sociedad.
Although United got the necessary victory, Cristiano Ronaldo failed to pass the 700 club goals milestone. Bruno Fernandes also hit the crossbar in the entertaining clash.
Omonia's resistance lasted just seven minutes in the second half after Bruno Fernandes' long-range pass found Rashford, who sailed past Miletic before firing past Fabiano for United's equaliser.
On the hour mark, Ronaldo's chance to put United ahead was missed, but three minutes later Martial was on hand to hand United their second goal.
It was the French striker's first touch on Rashford's film and he wasted no time shooting past Fabiano.
Omonia thought they had a chance to equalize after protesting for a handball on Fred in the 76th minute, but the referee waved play.
READ ALSO:Two minutes later, Ronaldo's miserable night continued after a pass from Diogo Dalot, who had passed Fabiano to attempt his 700th goal, hit the post.
Ronaldo, still looking for his second goal in the competition, helped Rashford with his brace in the 84th minute.
United's two-goal lead was short-lived as Omonia netted a second through Nikolas Panagiotou, but United saw the game over to secure an important win.
Elsewhere, Real Sociedad retained top of Group E after a 2-0 win over the 10-man Sheriff's squad at Zimbru Stadium.
After a sterile first-half draw, former City player David Silva broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute.
The Moldovan club's woes continued when Mousa Kyabou was sent off in the 61st minute after receiving a second yellow card for a foul on Real Sociedad's Alex Sola.
The consequences of the foul led to a free kick, which was converted by Aritz Elustondo for the Spanish side from a header from Brais Mendez's cross in the 62nd minute.
Sociedad lead Group E with nine points, followed by United, who have six points. The sheriff has three points and Nicosia has not yet obtained any points.
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Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial came off the bench to power Manchester United to a 3-2 Europa League win over Omonia Nicosia on Thursday.
After the annihilation of the Manchester derby, United were keen to get their season back on track, but things didn't go as planned in the first exchanges.
It was the hosts who took the lead after 34 minutes in Cyprus on a quick counter-attack that ended with Karim Ansarifard crashing into the roof of the net.
Erik ten Hag introduced the attacking duo of Rashford and Martial in the second half. Ten Hag came on for Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia early in the second half, while Martial came on for Bruno Fernandes in the 61st minute.
It turned out to be a smart move as Rashford netted a brace while Martial, who netted a brace against Man City last weekend, netted the third goal.
Although Nikolas Panagiotou scored a late consolation, the Red Devils did well enough to secure all three points.
United have now won six of their last seven away matches in the Europa League and remain second in Group E, three points behind leaders Real Sociedad.
Although United got the necessary victory, Cristiano Ronaldo failed to pass the 700 club goals milestone. Bruno Fernandes also hit the crossbar in the entertaining clash.
Omonia's resistance lasted just seven minutes in the second half after Bruno Fernandes' long-range pass found Rashford, who sailed past Miletic before firing past Fabiano for United's equaliser.
On the hour mark, Ronaldo's chance to put United ahead was missed, but three minutes later Martial was on hand to hand United their second goal.
It was the French striker's first touch on Rashford's film and he wasted no time shooting past Fabiano.
Omonia thought they had a chance to equalize after protesting for a handball on Fred in the 76th minute, but the referee waved play.
READ ALSO:Two minutes later, Ronaldo's miserable night continued after a pass from Diogo Dalot, who had passed Fabiano to attempt his 700th goal, hit the post.
Ronaldo, still looking for his second goal in the competition, helped Rashford with his brace in the 84th minute.
United's two-goal lead was short-lived as Omonia netted a second through Nikolas Panagiotou, but United saw the game over to secure an important win.
Elsewhere, Real Sociedad retained top of Group E after a 2-0 win over the 10-man Sheriff's squad at Zimbru Stadium.
After a sterile first-half draw, former City player David Silva broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute.
The Moldovan club's woes continued when Mousa Kyabou was sent off in the 61st minute after receiving a second yellow card for a foul on Real Sociedad's Alex Sola.
The consequences of the foul led to a free kick, which was converted by Aritz Elustondo for the Spanish side from a header from Brais Mendez's cross in the 62nd minute.
Sociedad lead Group E with nine points, followed by United, who have six points. The sheriff has three points and Nicosia has not yet obtained any points.
Support the integrity and credibility journalism of PREMIUM TIMES Good journalism costs a lot of money. Yet only good journalism can guarantee the possibility of a good society, an accountable democracy and a transparent government. For free and continued access to the best investigative journalism in the country, we ask that you consider providing modest support to this noble endeavour. By contributing to PREMIUM TIMES, you help sustain relevant journalism and keep it free and accessible to everyone.Donate
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