Manchester United travel to Moldovan champions Sheriff Tiraspol in midweek Europa League action as they look for a first European win under Erik ten Hag.
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Welcome to The Athletic's live coverage of today's Europa League match between Sheriff Tiraspol and Manchester United in Moldova.
VAR agrees with the referee that it was fair shoulder-to-shoulder contact. •50m ago •45m ago Martinez brings Ouattara down about 25 yards from goal, and Sheriff have a dangerous free kick. •40m ago •38m ago •36m ago He fires a shot but it blazes over the crossbar. •35m ago •31m ago •28m ago •24m ago
Match ends, Sheriff Tiraspol 0, Manchester United 2. Second Half ends, Sheriff Tiraspol 0, Manchester United 2. Substitution, Manchester United. Harry.
Jadon Sancho (Manchester United) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Patrick Kpozo (Sheriff Tiraspol) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Jadon Sancho (Manchester United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the centre of the goal. Mouhamed Diop (Sheriff Tiraspol) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Sheriff Tiraspol 0, Manchester United 1. Abou Ouattara (Sheriff Tiraspol) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Sheriff Tiraspol 0, Manchester United 2. Attempt blocked. Cédric Badolo (Sheriff Tiraspol) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Antony (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Casemiro (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester United square off against Sheriff Tiraspol in a Europa League group stage clash in Moldova. The Red Devils will be looking to make amends on ...
They are a serious and decent opponent, and we have to play our best for the win.” And the new issue of the Matchday Mag is out now! Get ready for aggression and entertainment.
The Reds claimed our first Europa League success of the season, as we comfortably brushed aside the Moldovan champions.
Substitute Luke Shaw looked to make an impact upon his introduction, breaking forward well down the left flank with 10 minutes remaining. The Portugal international's effort unfortunately sailed a little too high, as Ten Hag's men continued to dominated proceedings. But it was to be a successful evening in Moldova, as we posted three points on the board. The Reds were soon two goals to the good however, with Diogo Dalot brought down by Patrick Kpozo inside the area. The England international latched onto a clever inside pass from Christian Eriksen, before turning onto his left foot to slip home. Ronaldo went in search of his second of the evening with a whole host of United players involved in the build-up.
Penaldo is back - Ronaldo has more Europa League goals than Messi. Reactions as Ronaldo begins penalty service with 1st Europa League goal vs Sheriff ...
After his first goal in the Europa League, rival fans made fun of Ronaldo as he rose to the top of the trends. Penaldo - Reactions to Ronaldo's penalty for Manchester United against Sheriff Tiraspol There would be no goals scored in the second half as Manchester United held on to register their first points of the Europa League campaign.
Match ends, Sheriff Tiraspol 0, Manchester United 2. Second Half ends, Sheriff Tiraspol 0, Manchester United 2. Substitution, Manchester United. Harry.
Jadon Sancho (Manchester United) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Patrick Kpozo (Sheriff Tiraspol) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Jadon Sancho (Manchester United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the centre of the goal. Mouhamed Diop (Sheriff Tiraspol) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Sheriff Tiraspol 0, Manchester United 1. Abou Ouattara (Sheriff Tiraspol) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Sheriff Tiraspol 0, Manchester United 2. Attempt blocked. Cédric Badolo (Sheriff Tiraspol) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Antony (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Casemiro (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester United will be eager to avoid any slip-ups when they take on Moldovan minnows Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League this evening.Erik ten H.
Jadon Sancho opened the scoring with a sublime take and finish before Ronaldo converted a penalty to double the lead. Here are our player ratings for the game.