Match report
Manchester United Secures Narrow Victory Over LASK Linz in Europa League
Manchester United
2–1
FT
Lask Linz
Aug 5, 2020
Manchester United secured a narrow victory over LASK Linz with a 2-1 win in the UEFA Europa League. The Red Devils demonstrated resilience and tactical prowess to overcome a strong challenge from the Austrian side. Goals from Jack Lingard and Anthony Martial were pivotal in ensuring the win, despite an early goal from Philipp Wiesinger for LASK Linz.
Key Facts
- • Manchester United 2-1 LASK Linz (UEFA Europa League)
- • Philipp Wiesinger scored for LASK Linz at 55 minutes
- • Jack Lingard equalized for Manchester United at 57 minutes
- • Anthony Martial secured the win for Manchester United at 88 minutes
- • S. McTominay and Peter Michorl received yellow cards
Lineups
Manchester United
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 22 Sergio Romero (G)
- 24 Timothy Fosu-Mensah (D)
- 3 Eric Bailly (D)
- 5 Harry Maguire (D)
- 53 Brandon Williams (D)
- 39 Scott McTominay (M)
- 17 Fred (M)
- 8 Juan Mata (M)
- 14 Jesse Lingard (M)
- 21 Daniel James (M)
- 25 Odion Ighalo (F)
Substitutes
- 13 Lee Grant
- 71 Teden Mengi
- 18 Bruno Fernandes
- 6 Paul Pogba
- 15 Andreas Pereira
- 37 James Garner
- 31 Nemanja Matić
- 29 Aaron Wan-Bissaka
- 10 Marcus Rashford
- 44 Tahith Chong
- 26 Mason Greenwood
- 9 Anthony Martial
Lask Linz
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 1 Alexander Schlager (G)
- 6 Philipp Wiesinger (D)
- 18 Gernot Trauner (D)
- 30 Andres Andrade (D)
- 26 Reinhold Ranftl (M)
- 25 James Holland (M)
- 8 Peter Michorl (M)
- 7 René Renner (M)
- 28 Dominik Frieser (F)
- 29 Marko Raguž (F)
- 14 Husein Balić (F)
Substitutes
- 24 Tobias Okiki Lawal
- 36 Thomas Gebauer
- 21 Markus Wostry
- 5 Petar Filipović
- 15 Christian Ramsebner
- 43 Nemanja Celic
- 23 Stefan Haudum
- 11 Dominik Reiter
- 19 Valentino Müller
- 33 Thomas Sabitzer
Timeline
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35' Lask Linz Card · Yellow CardPeter Michorl
Tripping
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39' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardS. McTominay
Tripping
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55' Lask Linz Goal · Normal GoalPhilipp Wiesinger
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57' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalJ. Lingard · Assist: Mata
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63' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Pogba · On: J. Lingard
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64' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2Off: Andreas Pereira · On: Fred
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65' Lask Linz subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Reiter · On: H. Balić
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72' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Chong · On: B. Williams
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73' Lask Linz subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Sabitzer · On: Philipp Wiesinger
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80' Lask Linz subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Filipović · On: Andrés Andrade
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84' Manchester United subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Martial · On: Daniel James
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84' Manchester United subst · Substitution 5Off: Teden Mengi · On: T. Fosu-Mensah
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88' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalA. Martial · Assist: Mata
Match Stats
| Stat | Manchester United | Lask Linz |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 66% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 12 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 569 | 326 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 7 |
| Possession | 63% | 37% |
| Accurate Passes | 454 | 216 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 5 |
| Saves | 3 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal from Philipp Wiesinger at 55 minutes put pressure on Manchester United, but they responded quickly with an equalizer by Jack Lingard just two minutes later.
- ▸ Anthony Martial's goal at 88 minutes was crucial in securing the victory for Manchester United, shifting the momentum decisively in their favor.