Former Man United player Chris Smalling conceded a penalty for a foul on Cavani shortly after the hosts took the lead and Fernandes easily dispatched his kick from the spot to double his team's lead. It’s a beauty! Their replacements, Alex Telles and Brandon Williams, are being rent asunder down both flanks. 76 min: Pedro crosses into the Manchester United penalty area, where Edin Dzeko heads over the bar. If that had gone in it would have been “game on” in a big way. All rights reserved. After being here tonight, they have to play Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday which is impossible. Manchester United produced a scintillating second-half fightback to put one foot in the Europa League final with a thrilling 6-2 semi-final first-leg victory over Roma at Old Trafford. 47 min: The ball strikes the out-stretched arm of Maguire in the Manchester United penalty area, but referee Felix Brych doesn’t award a penalty. Roma 2-2 Manchester United (Cavani 69) (agg:4-8), Read Jamie Jackson’s take on a bonkers night, Gunners fire blanks and fall short of final. Pogba's glancing header following a corner kick extended Man United's lead to three goals, effectively killing off the tie barring something unbelievable in the second leg in Rome on May 6. Roma signed English defender Chris Smalling on a permanent deal after a successful spell on loan from Manchester United, the Premier League club confirmed on Monday.... more » 05.10.2020 19:35 Manchester United's dominant run in the Europa League takes the club into the path of a desperate AS Roma side facing its only chance at Champions League berth. 58 min: Fred is booked for an overzealous challenge on Ebrima Darobe. 88 min: On for Edinson Cavani, Marcus Rashford shoots high over the crossbar from distance. Mkhitartyan runs on to a through ball and thumps the ball against the foot of the post from a tight angle. The Reds approach the … It's hard to play against a side like United without having the substitutions," Fonseca said. © 2021 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Peeeeeeeeeep! Zalewski smashes the ball goalwards from a tight angle and the ball goes in off Alex Telles. Manchester United 6-2 Roma: Europa League semi-final – live! - Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only). It wasn't quite a repeat of United's 7-1 win over Roma in the Champions League last eight in 2007, but it should give Solskjaer a chance to secure his first silverware as manager. Friday 30 April 2021 00:01 Manchester United secured a superb 6-2 victory over Roma on Thursday night at Old Trafford as the Reds produced an excellent second-half … Roma need a miracle comeback to progress to the final. Substitute Mason Greenwood put the tie further out of reach for Roma with a classy finish shortly before full-time to add further gloss to an impressive scoreline for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team. Manchester United named their 24-man squad for the Europa League semi-final second leg against Roma. Peep! Whether or not the debutant will get to keep it remains to be seen; I suspect it will be chalked up as an own goal. (1:13). Here are the best numbers from the semifinals of the UEFA Europa League. A mistake by Fred giftspossession to Roma and Cristante shoots past De Gea from distance. First published on Thu 6 May 2021 18.30 BST. Your support powers our independent journalism, Available for everyone, funded by readers. The comeback is on! Manchester United comfortably move through to the Europa League final, despite losing 3-2 to Roma in the second leg. Moments later, Brandon Williams does the exact same thing. From ther penalty spot, he spanks a downwards header past Mirante and into the back of the net. Quizzed about Roma immediately after United… Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. It takes a nick off Harry Maguire en route and goes out for a corner. Style of play A mistake by Fred giftspossession to Roma and Cristante shoots past De Gea from distance. We kept losing it in bad positions but luckily we’ve got one of the best goalkeepers in the world. Roma vs. Manchester United: Live stream UEFA Europa League semifinals, TV, start time, watch online, news Roma need a footballing miracle if they are to reach the Europa League final Manchester United have one foot in the UEFA Europa League final after a wild 6-2 win over AS Roma at Old Trafford on Thursday. We had chances, they had chances ... they actually played a man-to-man pressing style which made the game end-to-end like basketball and there were chances for both teams. Highlights - Manchester United 6-2 Roma; Get BT Sport today - contract free. Mirante went the wrong way, to his left. … But Man Utd’s old foe Edin Dzeko will also be hoping to add to his goal at Old Trafford and conjure up a spirited fightback. Eric Bailly and Marcus Rashford are in contention to feature for Man Utd … 90+1 min: Somewhat harshly, Brandon Williams is booked for a rash challenge on Roger Ibanez. The character showed - we came back, we didn't lose our heads. “We played one very, very good half at Old Trafford, which has brought us through. Man United drew level early in the second half with a sublime finish from Edinson Cavani, the Uruguay international lashing an unstoppable first-time shot from a Fernandes assist past Pau Lopez in the Roma goal. HITTING THE ROAD WWE, NXT, AEW, IMPACT! There’s a hint of offside but the goal is given. "I don't feel the job is done. 78. 87 min Man Utd 6 Roma 2 C avani, five yards into the Roma half on the left, plays a wonderful pass with the outside of his right, virtually horizontal except it's … He’s been a terrific signing for United. 54 min: Mancini is penalised for shoving Cavani to the ground just inside the Roma half. “It’s made by people who have never played football at this level. It’s physically impossible for the players to do it. David de Gea went the right way but couldn’t get there. Manchester United have one foot in the UEFA Europa League final after a wild 6-2 win over AS Roma at Old Trafford on Thursday. Roma is coming off a disappointing 6-2 … We’ve not been dealt a good hand but we’ll have to play it as well as we can. Bet Credits available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Read on ... Harry Maguire speaks: “It’s a great achievement,” says the Manchester United captain in an interview swith BT Sport. Manchester United vs Roma -Highlights 29 April 2021. 51 min: David De Gea is forced to make another save from the livewire that is Lorenzo Pellegrini. 82 min: Roma have had 11 shots on target in this game comapred to Manchester United’s four. 71 min: Roma substitution: Davide Santon, formerly of Newcastle United, replaces Bruno Peres. The ball appeared to go out out of the shin of Bailly. Manchester United came from behind to earn a convincing 6-2 win over AS Roma in the teams' Europa League semifinal first leg at Old Trafford on … Today we did a job ... I’m disappointed we lost the game because I never like to lose a game, especially the way we did it, but it was always going to be one of these open games with chances for both teams. Full Match And Highlights Football Videos: Manchester United vs Roma Time limits and T&Cs apply. It’s been quite the chaotic white-knuckle ride. Live Blog. Manchester United sleptwalk through the opening 20 minutes and had to rely on David De Gea to keep the deadlock unbroken. “Well, we kept giving them the ball. For reasons that remain unclear, the Uruguayan is sporting a white sticking plaster on one of his exquisitly sculpted cheekbones. I’ve certainly seen penalties given for a lot less. Up to £100 in Bet Credits for new customers at bet365. Man Utd 4-2 Roma (Fernandes 71 pen) Bruno Fernandes dances round the ball and then smashes it into the net. So, what should Man Utd expect from Roma on Thursday? His touch lets him down and the ball carries through to De Gea. Roma were terrific tonight, certainly creating enough chances to put the collective heart crossways in Manchester United, but ultimately coming up short following their disastrous performance at Old Trafford. 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