Amorim Wins First Home Game

Manchester United’s Theatre of Dream gave new manager Ruben Amorim a lot of sweet dreams tonight as they came from 2-1 down to defeat Bodo Glimt 3-2 in a Europa League encounter.

This is Amorim’s first home game after securing a 1-1 draw in his baptism of fire against Ipswich in the league.

It took just 48 seconds for United to take the lead as an error from goalkeeper Nikita Haikin, who allowed Rasmus Hojlund to close him down gave Alejandro Garnacho the easiest of goals.

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Bodo Glimt turned the game on its head, scoring two goals in four minutes to take the lead.

However, Hojlund restored parity before the break and scored the winner when he turned home Manuel Ugarte’s cross from close range.

While United Savor their second victory in the Europa League, It is obvious that there is a lot of work for Ruben Amorim before United can return to its glorious days.

In some other matches, Anderlecht and Porto settled for a 2-2 draw while AZ and Galatasaray played out a 1-1 draw. Lyon hammered Qarabag 4-1 the same score line with which Rangers defeated Nice.

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Tottenham Hotspur and Roma played out a 2-2 draw as Braga were 3-0 better than Hoffenheim.