Copenhagen vs MU: Man United loses

ebanmella – The seven goal drama took place in the FC Copenhagen vs Manchester United game. The Red Devils fell to 3-4 with a two-goal lead.

MU took a 2-0 lead on two goals by Rasmus Højlund. However, Copenhagen managed to equalize through Mohamed Elyunussi and Diogo Goncalves. Even MU had to lose Marcus Rashford because he received a red card in the first half.

Bruno Fernandes scored a penalty in the second half to give MU the lead again.

MU’s third defeat in four games means they have little chance of making it to the last 16. They are currently three points off the bottom, one point behind Copenhagen.

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Copenhagen vs MU match

In the game at Parken, Thursday (9/11/2023) morning WIB, Hojllund, loaded with starters, gave MU a 1-0 lead in the third minute.

Scott McTominay’s catch was easily found by Hojlud in Camille Grabara’s goal.

Copenhagen had the first chance in the 12th minute when Andre Onana pushed away a long shot by Rasmus Falk.

MU controlled the game with more possession, but Copenhagen often struggled on the counter-attack.

Although Onana cleared the ball, the hosts had another chance in the 25th minute when Elias Achuri converted from Mohamed Elyunusi’s pass.

Hojlund! The Danish striker scored the second goal in the 28th minute to give MU a 2-0 win. Alejandro Garnacho made a solo run down the left side and scored a goal.

Grabara managed to clear the ball but it went straight to Hojlund, who easily slotted into an empty net.

MU, who were trying to add goals, were sent off in the 42nd minute by Rashford. In the match, Rashford’s hands and feet flew at Elias Gellert and the referee sent him off.

A minute later, Copenhagen almost scored when Diogo Goncalves missed a free-kick on Fernandes.

In the 45th minute, Eleonoussi left-footed a volley from Goncalves to make it 1-2 for Copenhagen.

The injury time of the first half lasted 13 minutes and Copenhagen got their second goal in the seventh minute.

The chaos in front of the MU goal ended when the ball hit Harry Maguire’s hand. The referee had time to look at VR before awarding a penalty to Copenhagen, who Goncalves executed perfectly into the left corner to beat Onana.

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The score was 2-2 at half time.

In the second half, MU still dominated the game, creating several chances. They even took the lead again in the 69th minute of their match against Maguire after Lucas Learger was awarded a penalty for handball.

Fernandez, who pushed through the execution, successfully beat Grabara to give his team a 3-2 win.

Bruno Fernandes celebrates the goal that gives MU a 3-2 lead. (Photo: via REUTERS/RITZAU SCANPIX Denmark)

After the MU win, he struggled to add to the goals and was pressed in Copenhagen. In the 83rd minute, Lerarger, who escaped Diogo Dalot’s control, found Onana with a cross from Rasmus Falk and was able to equalize the team.

Copenhagen! The Devils won 4-3 in the 87th minute through substitute Rooney Bardzig. After mistakes from Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire to block the attack, the ball fell to Bardigi’s feet and he fired a left-footed volley into the top corner of Onana’s goal.

Maguire volleyed a close-range shot in the 93rd minute, but the ball went wide of his head. Unfortunately, this chance was ruled out for offside.

Until the end of the FC Copenhagen vs MU match, the score was 4-3 in favor of the hosts.

line up

FC Copenhagen: Camille Grabara; Peter Ankerson (Kristian Sørensen 70′), Denis Vavro (Nicolai Boylsen 78′), Kevin Dix, Elias Jellert, Lukas Lerager, Diogo Goncalves (Ori Stein Oskarsen 70′), Rasmus Falk; Mohamed Elyounsi (Ronnie Bardjiji 63′), Victor Claeson, Elias Achury (Jordan Larsson 78′).

Manchester United: Andre Onana; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Harry Maguire, Jonny Evans (Raphael Varane 16′), Diogo Dalot; Scott McTominay, Christian Eriksen (Sofian Amrabat 45′); Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho; Rasmus Hojlund (Mason Mount 84′).

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Manchester United Bad Record

Before the first half ended, Copenhagen equalized in just four minutes.

Mohamed Elyounoussi put the ball into Andre Onana’s goal to cut the difference to 1-2 in the 45th minute.

Entering injury time, Diogo Goncalves scored with a penalty (45+9′).

The Red Devils managed to restore their lead thanks to Bruno Fernandes’ penalty execution after the break.

However, in the end United went home with their heads bowed after the home team scored two goals back via Lukas Lerager and Roony Bardghji.

“We conceded two goals that shouldn’t count. “This is disappointing,” said United coach Erik ten Hag after the match.

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Man United’s poor record in the Champions League

Manchester United suffered a painful defeat when they visited Copenhagen headquarters on the fourth matchday of the 2023-2024 Champions League group phase.

Coming to Venue Park, Wednesday (8/11/2023) or Thursday morning WIB, they were silenced by the home team with a score of 3-4.

Even though United took a two-goal lead through Rasmus Hojlund’s brace.

Before the first half ended, Copenhagen equalized the score after Mohamed Elyounoussi and Diogo Goncalves put the ball into Andre Onana’s goal.

The Red Devils managed to restore their lead thanks to Bruno Fernandes’ penalty execution.

However, in the end United went home with their heads bowed after the home team scored two goals back via Lukas Lerager and Roony Bardghji.

“After the break it was better, but two goals don’t count. The first one was offside, there was a player in front of Onana. Second, what can you do?,” said the 53-year-old man.

United also made a bad history due to negative results at home to Copenhagen.