Man Utd soon scored 2 goals against Copenhagen, but Rashford’s red card near the end of the first half left the away team with only 10 people. As a result, Man Utd lost 3-4 and was pushed to the bottom of Group A.
Man Utd is away at Copenhagen in the fourth match of the Champions League group stage. The mission of Ten Hag teachers and students is very clear, they must win all 3 points to break through in the battle for second place in the table and a ticket to the 1/8 round. The “Red Devils” made fans experience many emotions at Parken Stadium, from joy to disappointment to despair.
Man Utd is confident as a guest at Copenhagen Stadium, the match speed is increased after the opening whistle. In the 3rd minute, Man Utd launched an attack on the right wing. McTominay escaped to receive the ball and crossed smoothly for Hojlund to easily cushion the ball into the net near the left post.
Conceding a goal at home, Copenhagen attacked and found an equalizer, but it was ineffective due to the away team’s tight defense. In the 27th minute, Man Utd made a quick counterattack, goalkeeper Grabara pushed away Garnacho’s shot, but Hojlund scored to increase the score to 2-0.
The Danish striker almost got a hat-trick immediately afterward with a strong shot close to the penalty area. Goalkeeper Grabara shined with a kick to push the ball over the bar. Grabara continued to be the home team’s hero when he caught Maguire’s header from a corner.
In the 38th minute, Rashford used the bottom of his shoe to kick a Copenhagen player’s ankle while covering the ball. The referee did not detect this situation. However, VAR stepped in after reviewing the video of referee Rumsas sending Rashford off.
Man Utd had only 10 players left from the 42nd minute, the lack of players had a strong impact on the away team. In the 44th minute, Man Utd’s defense system functioned incorrectly, allowing Elyounoussi to shoot from the center of the penalty area. The ball dipped, leaving Onana unable to block it.
Minute 45+7, Maguire touched the ball with his hand in the penalty area, the referee awarded a penalty to Copenhagen. Onana had pushed a penalty kick in the first leg, this time he misjudged Goncalves’ shot direction, the match score was equalized 2-2.
Playing without players made it difficult for Man Utd in the second half. However, the away team suddenly received a penalty in the 69th minute because a home team player touched the ball with his hand in the penalty area. Fernandes successfully scored a 11m penalty, increasing the score to 3-2.
Copenhagen did not accept losing points at home, the home team changed personnel, increasing offensive pressure. In the 84th minute, Lerager finished near the right post after a cross from his teammate. Dalot made a mistake by not following the opponent closely, allowing the home team player to tie the score 3-3.
Copenhagen’s fourth goal came in the 87th minute, with the same scenario as the third goal. The home player hung the ball high into the away team’s penalty area. Man Utd’s defense could not block it, allowing Bardghji to finish from close range to seal a 4-3 victory.