
Man United become first team to score two goals after 120th minute in European match in epic comeback vs. Lyon
Man United become first team to score two goals after 120th minute in European match in epic comeback vs. Lyon
The semi -finals of the Europa League are set if Manchester United goals needed in the 120th and 121st extra time to book their place, come back shockingly to defeat Lyon. After it had allowed two goals in extra time to a 10-man Lyon team, it seemed that it was over because of the allowance of four consecutive goals on the French side, but between Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Magire the Red Devils had enough to move forward with a 5-4 victory (7-6 on aggregate) in one of the extra shocking history.
Manchester United joins Tottenham, Athletic Club and Bodo/in the last four. In what has been a difficult season for Manchester United, the Red Devils were close to securing their worst result of the season. Europa League is their only way to a berth from the Champions League, and that path is still alive, just when it seemed as if it were over.
The red card of Corentin Tolisso, when things were 2-2 in the regulations should have been the end, but things had just begun. The actions of fines at the end that Alexandre Lacazette and Bruno Fernandes buried helped at the stage for drama in the Theater of Dreams. Casemiro came up when it mattered the most and delivered an excellent ball for the finish of Mainoo in the 120th minute before Target Man Maguire made ahead. It was again an excellent ball from the Brazilian, who found the Englishman for a free header that he would not miss in the 121st minute. It took United only seven minutes to score three unanswered goals, showing what the result meant for them in an attempt to save the season.
Amorim might have wanted his team to take care of business earlier in the competition, but these are the kind of results that can help to generate something special. Opposite Athletic Club in the next round there will be another challenge for the Red Devils, but after they have gone out of this round, they will feel that they can take everyone on their path.
Tottenham Advance as Lazio Fall
Tottenham has had a Topsy-Turwy season, but even without the son of Heung-Min, they could achieve a narrow victory over Eintracht Frankfurt behind a penalty from Dominic Solanke. The chances were hard to find in Germany, but James Maddison was clattered in the box by Frankfurt Kaua Kaua. After a VAR assessment, a penalty was given that Solanke would not miss, even after Ange Postecoglou Mathys had to tell to give the punishment to Solanke.
Maddison would be withdrawn during the break for Dejan Kulusevski, but Tottenham would still be resistant to Frankfurt’s late push for an equalizer if they want to save their season.
After a frozen game in the first stage, which Lazio lost 2-0, the Italian side was able to fight back to force punishment at home. But with Taty Castellanos his chance missed, Bodo/shines became the first Norwegian side ever to reach a European semi-final with a 3-2 penalty shootout victory over Lazio.
The road to Athletic Club that plays the final in their home stadium in Spain, even after they could shoot Rangers through a penalty in the first half. The Basque club may have thought that they have earned more goals over the two legs of their draw, but when the goal is ahead, they did exactly that. semi -finals.
Quarter -final scores
- Eintracht Frankfurt 0, Tottenham 1 (Tottenham Advances 2-1 on Agreegate)
- Lazio 3, Bodo/Glimt 1 (Bodo/Glimt advance with 3-2 via Penalty Shootout)
- Manchester United 5, Lyon 4 (United Advances 7-6 on aggregated)
- Athletic Club 2, Rangers 0 (Athletic Club goes 2-0 on aggregate)
Europa League Semi -Final Matchups
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Thursday 1 May
- Tottenham vs. Bodo/Glimt
- Athletic Club vs. Manchester United
Thursday 8 May
- Bodo/Glimt vs. Tottenham
- Manchester United vs. Athletic Club