Manchester United triumphed 3-2 over Bodo/Glimt in a thrilling Europa League encounter at Old Trafford on Thursday.
Alejandro Garnacho took only 48 seconds to put United ahead after good off-the-ball work by Rasmus Hojlund.
The joy of the home supporters was short-lived as United’s defensive frailties allowed Bodo/Glimt to score twice in quick succession to take the lead.
Hojlund scored a late goal in first-half stoppage time to make it 2-2. The Denmark international put United back in front with a true poacher’s finish.
The Red Devils panicked in the last few minutes but held on to secure all three points.
Player Ratings
Andre Onana – 6/10
The Cameroon international would have been disappointed when the ball squirmed through his legs for the second goal.
He was alert in coming off his line to mop up a horror back pass from Diogo Dalot.
Noussair Mazraoui – 8/10
Mazraoui played at a different level than the rest of the United players.
He demonstrated excellent intelligence and technical ability to set up Hojlund’s first goal.
Matthijs de Ligt – 5/10
Despite seeing Malacia struggle for pace, De Ligt failed to cover the space which allowed Philip Zinckernagel to take a clear shot on goal.
Lisandro Martinez – 6/10
A solid evening for Martinez in defence. He achieved 100 percent passing accuracy and won all his ground duels.
Antony – 6/10
The Brazil international looked lively in the right-wing spot. Amorim is likely to use him in rotation with Amad Diallo.
Tyrell Malacia – 4/10
Making his first start in over a year and a half, Malacia appeared rusty and off the pace. He was effortlessly outpaced by Zinckernagel in the lead-up to the second goal.
Manuel Ugarte – 7/10
Ugarte played a fantastic ball to find Hojlund for his second goal.
Bruno Fernandes – 5/10
He was caught out of position, leaving a big gap which allowed Hakon Evjen to score the equaliser.
Mason Mount – 7/10
He hit the bar after a bright start to the second half and delivered a delightful backheel in the build-up to United’s third goal.
Alejandro Garnacho – 6/10
An easy tap-in to add another goal to his season’s tally. He earned a huge applause from the home crowd after his fantastic tackle to block a cross.
Garnacho could have two more goals, but his poor finishing let him down.
Rasmus Hojlund – 8/10
His superb pressing from the front helped create Garnacho’s goal.
Hojlund then showcased a stunning first touch, followed by a clinical finish to level the score for United.
His trademark poacher’s finish in the second half proved to be the decisive goal.
Substitutes
Diogo Dalot – 4/10
Dalot came on for Malacia at half-time and was responsible for three sloppy passes that nearly cost United.
Marcus Rashford – 6/10
Rashford had a lively 30-minute cameo. He could have scored, but his finishing was off-target.
Amad Diallo – 6/10
Diallo could have had two assists but his teammates couldn’t capitalise on his clever passes.
Luke Shaw – 6/10
He made no mistakes and gained valuable minutes to build his fitness back up.
Casemiro – 5/10
The veteran replaced De Ligt and took up the role of central centre-back.
He looked uncomfortable and earned a yellow card for a deliberate handball.