Sheriff vs Manchester United
UEFA Europa League
Group E
Stadionul Zimbru
After a loss against Real Sociedad on matchday 1 the Red Devils needed to bounce back. However, Sheriff, who defeated Real Madrid last season, was up against them. The hosts were further pumped after their win on matchday 1 against Omonia.
The Red Devils started off well as Sanch opened the scoring in the 17th minute. A penalty was awarded late in the second half. Ronaldo stepped up to convert the penalty and ended his goal drought.
Neither team were able to add to the scoresheet in the second half. Thus, the fixture ended with a scoreline of 2-0 in United’s favour.
Sheriff vs Manchester United: Match report
Full time score: Sheriff 0-2 Man United
Goals: Sancho 17, Ronaldo 39 (pen)
Sheriff: Koval; Kpozo, Radeljic (c), Kiki, Zohouri; Diop, Kyabou, Badolo; Ouattara (Pernambuco, 73), Atiemwen (Salifu, 81), Rasheed (Vizeu, 73).
Subs: Celeadnic, Pascenco, Heron, Moumouni, Guedes.
Bookings: Kpozo, Atiemwen.
United: De Gea; Malacia, Varane, Martinez (Maguire 90), Dalot (Shaw, 70); McTominay (Casemiro, 45), Eriksen; Antony (Garnacho 90), Fernandes, Sancho; Ronaldo (Elanga, 81).
Subs: Heaton, Vitek, Lindelof, Fred, Iqbal, McNeill.
Post match reactions
Erik ten Hag, Man. United manager: “Cristiano needed that goal. He kept on coming close. With a penalty, you know Cristiano is going to score it.”
Jadon Sancho: “When Cristiano’s confidence is up, he can score one, two, three or four goals. So happy for him but most of all for the three points.”
