UEFA Europa League Manchester United Vs Lyon 2-2: All To Play For At Old Trafford Next Week

Manchester United Vs Lyon

European Nights in football usually last a little longer, the quarter final tie of the Europa league matchup between Manchester United and Lyon was another example of leaving it till late. Rayan Cherki scored a last minute stoppage time equaliser to take it to Old Trafford. 

The match had plenty of chances for both of the teams as the midfield was bypassed by both the teams with ease. Andre Onana dropped another forgetful performance in a Manchester United shirt, after the war of words between him and former Manchester United player, Nemanja Matic. Matic called Onana the worst keeper in United’s history. 

Onana spilling both the goals has caused more stir around the keeper’s future

After such heated comments, Onana spilling both the goals has caused more stir around the keeper’s future.

The first half started with good pace and intensity about the game with both the teams going at it. Casemiro attempted a bicycle kick in the 23rd minute that was aimed straight at Perri’s gloves. In the next minute, Lyon received a set-piece opportunity from a nice angle for a free-kick after a foul from Mazraoui on Tagliafico. 

The free kick taken by Thiago Almada was very instigating as it brought Onana under two minds and as no one could get on the end of it, it went straight into the side-netting without any deflection from anybody. 

Leny Yoro equalised in the stoppage time of the first half

After that Leny Yoro equalised in the stoppage time of the first half from an instinctive header from an Ugarte volley from outside the box. The second half saw Lyon playing with more dominance and Man united working on counters and transitions.

After many failed counter-attacks, Bruno Fernandes created a moment of brilliance in the 88th minute when he found Zirkzee lurking in the penalty area with a pin-point cross, the Dutchman headed the ball home with a swagger.

Rayan Cherki finished an indecisive parry away from Onana

It looked like a job well done until the last minute of the the stoppage time, when Rayan Cherki finished an indecisive parry away from Onana which luckily landed in front of the french international and he was hungry enough to pounce on it and make the chance count. 

The scoreline ended in a 2-2 at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais stadium, which means that the tie will be decided the next week at the Old Trafford with both teams looking to go through to the semi-finals of the Europa league.