Cyriel Dessers sent the away end wild but Bruno Fernandes fired home a last-gasp winner in a cruel blow to the visitors
Bruno Fernandes scored a stoppage-time winner as Manchester United beat Rangers 2-1 on Thursday to take a big step toward the Europa League round of 16. Rangers looked to have snatched a draw at Old Trafford when Cyriel Dessers leveled the game 1-1 in the 88th minute.
And, thanks to the latest of late interventions from Bruno Fernandes, Man United’s famous, creaking home got it’s roar back. Another dramatic, last-gasp European win to add to a collection most clubs the continent over can only dream of.
Cyriel Dessers is looking for Rangers to finish their Europa League group phase on a high against Union Saint-Gilloise next week following their Old Trafford frustration. The Nigeria international came off the bench to score a stunning late equaliser against United on Thursday after Gers goalkeeper Jack Butland had punched into his own goal.
Manchester United won it at the death after Cyriel Dessers had seemingly earned the visitors a point in the 88th minute, only for Fernandes to snatch all three in the second added minute.
The Light Blues were in dream land as Cyriel Dessers levelled with just two minutes of the 90 left with the away fans going wild in Old Trafford but Jefte was punished at the back post as he lost concentration as Fernandes ghosted in to smash beyond Jack Butland from Lisandro Martinez's deep cross.
There was late drama at Old Trafford but Manchester United eventually emerged 2-1 victors against Rangers in their Europa League group stage game on Thursday.It was the hosts who took the lead in the
The Portuguese scored a stoppage-time winner as Manchester United beat Rangers 2-1 on Thursday to take a big step toward the Europa League round of 16
Ruben Amorim described Manchester United's dramatic 2-1 victory over Rangers in the Europa League as a match his team "truly needed," especially amidst their recent domestic challenges.
The Manchester United captain scored a last-gasp winner to hand his side a 2-1 win against Rangers in the Europa League
Manchester United defeated Rangers in the Europa League moving one step closer to that coveted bye to the round of 16.