Manchester United vs Bodø/Glimt – What a thriller it was seeing Manchester United and Bodø/Glimt take each other on at the Old Trafford and as we speak the game ended in a 3-2. From the list below you can see that the tactical strength in both the teams was exposed in the corridor of attack, goals and drama were to the fore for the entire duration of the match.
For reference, here is a list of details on match previews, top moments and reports as well as the starting lineups of this astonishing game.
Manchester United vs Bodø/Glimt Match Highlights
First Half: Goals Galore
This match began at a high pace, as Manchester United scored in the first few seconds of the match. The Argentinian prospect cut inside the penalty area and rifled home a through ball from his teammate, nailing the perfect start for the Red Devils. The home fans jumped from their seats with anticipation for a further humiliation of the other side.
That said, Bodø/Glimt did not want to be intimidated, and it did not take long for it to gain its bearings in the match. Håkons Evjen of the visitors pulled the scores level in the 19th minute by curling a free-kick from outside the eighteen-yard box into the back of the net. His curling effort left André Onana with no chance, silence momentarily filled the Old Trafford.
Only four minutes later, Bodø/Glimt tried even the home side. Philip Zinckernagel rounded up a fine move by the Swedish team and calmly placed the ball into an empty net to help his Norwegian side to a 2-1 victory. The patients’ attitude Infront of goal exposed Manchester United’s backend.
It was at the final stretch of the first half when Manchester United was finally to get an equalizer. Rasmus Højlund leapt above the rest to head into Bruno Fernandes’ precise cross to put the ball beyond Nikita Khaikin and make the score 2-2. The equaliser came as a relief for the home side as both sides went to the break.
Second Half: United Take the Lead, Bodø/Glimt Strike Back
The second half started with the momentum of Manchester United as they had tried to do everything to clinch it. In the 50th minute Rasmus Højlund got to business once again. This time, the Danish forward showed better instincts as he got to a ball before anyone else in the box and put it into the back of the net making in 3-2 in the favoU of Manchester United.
After the equalizer, United had taken charges, they completely controlled the game’s future and threatened to extend the lead with several attempts. Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes threatened and even Bodø/Klimt’s defenders were able to keep them on their toe while Nikita Khaikin provided some spectacular saves to level the game.
When the time passed by, Bodø/Glimt showed no sign of giving up and looked for an opportunity to get an equaliser. Subs continued to put pressure until the 77th minute when they were rewarded the goal. Again, confusion broke in the United box from Zinckernagel’s corner and the ball hit the United defender and went into the net making it 3-3. This has made the visitors celebrate joyously after they had been able to fight their way back into the game.
However, Manchester United tried to make a late surge in search of a winning goal, but Bodø/Glimt fully embraced their fighting spirit and defended well just to make they well-deserved draw.
Manchester United vs Bodø/Glimt Match Stats
Manchester United vs Bodø/Glimt Team Lineups
Manchester United (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: André Onana
Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Raphael Varane, Martinez Lisandro, Shaw Luke
Midfielders: Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Bruno Fernandes [Captain], Alejandro Garnacho, Antony
Forward: Rasmus Højlund
Substitutes: Three England stars Mason Mount, Marcus Rashford, Harry Maguire, two Sweden stars Victor Lindelöf, and one Moroccan star Sofyan Amrabat.
Bodø/Glimt (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Nikita Khaikin
Defenders: Ali M. Bengsch, Victor Grøhli, Markus Hustvedt, Markus Lundeberg
Midfielders: Patrick Berg (C) Ulrik Saltnes Håkon Evjen
Forwards: Playing for Farjestad there are Amahl Pellegrino, Philip Zinckernagle, and Hugo Vetleson.
Substitutes: Their team consists of the following players: Runar Espejord, Elias Hagen, Isak Helstad Amundsen
Key Performances
Rasmus Højlund (Manchester United): The young striker was the star of the day and scored two goals to show his efficiency in front of the post, as well as, his ability to come up with good performances. His OFF the ball movements and smart conduct were always a menace to Bodø/Glimt.
Philip Zinckernagel (Bodø/Glimt): Zinckernagel was slippery in front of Goal and his creativity helped the visitors a lot. His participation especially in the goal and the equaliser showed us how important he is to the team.
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United): Bernardo Silva was again involved in United’s attacking prowess assisting in a goal and making several chances.
Håkon Evjen (Bodø/Glimt): Mr. Evjen had one of the sweetest goals in the first half of the match. His endurance and, particularly, the issue of spatial orientation were nuisances to Manchester United’s midfield throughout the course of the match.
Post-Match Reactions
Erik ten Hag (Manchester United Manager):
First of all, we played nicely at the beginning of the match, but we lack discipline in defending in this match. It is always disheartening to have let in three goals at your own backyard. Yes, the credit must go to Bodø/Glimt team they fought really well, but, we could have sealed the match when we were leading them.”
Kjetil Knutsen (Bodø/Glimt Manager):
This was even more impressive by our team since, to some extent, it was an experimental approach. Being able to get a draw at Old Trafford is not a jokes. The players were characterizing them and wanting it and I am very proud of them all.”
Manchester United vs Bodø/Glimt
Manchester United secures a dramatic 3-3 tie against Bodø/Glimt giving soccer enthusiasts a remarkable football experience at Old Trafford Stadium. Manchester United will consider themselves to have been remarkably lucky not to grab the three points, but for a Bodø/Glimt side, they must be immensely proud of the performance put up against a highly certified team.
The two sides will have to prepare for the next matches, Manchester United plans to enhance the defence while Bodø/Glimt needs to continue on this energetic performance. It is a match like this which has recorded a damning reminder of how intriguing football can be and fans wait for hopefully the next big twist.
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