Match report

Manchester United Secure Narrow Win Over Omonia Nicosia 3-2 in Europa League

Omonia Nicosia
Omonia Nicosia
2–3
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Manchester United
Manchester United
Oct 6, 2022

Manchester United secured a narrow victory over Omonia Nicosia in the UEFA Europa League, winning 3-2. Despite an early setback with Karim Ansarifard scoring for Omonia at 34 minutes, Manchester United rallied back through goals by Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial to lead 2-1 at halftime. The Red Devils added another goal from Rashford in the second half, but Nicos Panagiotou managed a late consolation goal for Omonia.

Key Facts

  • • Omonia Nicosia scored first through Karim Ansarifard (34')
  • • Marcus Rashford equalized for Manchester United (53')
  • • Anthony Martial put Manchester United ahead (63')
  • • Second goal by Marcus Rashford secured the lead (84')
  • • Nicos Panagiotou scored a late consolation goal for Omonia Nicosia (85')

Lineups

Omonia Nicosia

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 40 Fabiano (G)
  • 3 A. Matthews (D)
  • 73 N. Miletić (D)
  • 6 Héctor Yuste (D)
  • 22 Á. Lang (D)
  • 17 J. Lecjaks (D)
  • 42 M. Diskerud (M)
  • 76 C. Charalampous (M)
  • 11 B. Barker (M)
  • 7 Bruno Souza (F)
  • 18 K. Ansarifard (F)

Substitutes

  • 80 A. Kakoullis
  • 13 F. Papoulis
  • 10 L. Loizou
  • 30 N. Panagiotou
  • 90 R. Bezus
  • 23 F. Uzoho
  • 1 C. Panayi
  • 14 F. Kitsos
  • 20 P. Zachariou

Manchester United

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 David de Gea (G)
  • 20 Diogo Dalot (D)
  • 2 V. Lindelöf (D)
  • 6 Lisandro Martínez (D)
  • 12 T. Malacia (D)
  • 18 Casemiro (M)
  • 14 C. Eriksen (M)
  • 21 Antony (M)
  • 8 Bruno Fernandes (M)
  • 25 J. Sancho (M)
  • 7 Cristiano Ronaldo (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 L. Shaw
  • 10 M. Rashford
  • 9 A. Martial
  • 17 Fred
  • 39 S. McTominay
  • 55 Zidane Iqbal
  • 49 Alejandro Garnacho
  • 22 T. Heaton
  • 31 M. Dúbravka
  • 36 A. Elanga
  • 28 F. Pellistri

Timeline

  1. Omonia Nicosia
    34' Omonia Nicosia Goal · Normal Goal
    Karim Ansarifard · Assist: Bruno
  2. Manchester United
    46' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Tyrell Malacia · On: L. Shaw
  3. Manchester United
    46' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Sancho · On: M. Rashford
  4. Manchester United
    53' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Rashford
  5. Omonia Nicosia
    61' Omonia Nicosia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Karim Ansarifard · On: A. Kakoullis
  6. Omonia Nicosia
    61' Omonia Nicosia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Barker · On: F. Papoulis
  7. Manchester United
    61' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Bruno Fernandes · On: A. Martial
  8. Omonia Nicosia
    62' Omonia Nicosia Card · Yellow Card
    C. Charalampous

    Foul

  9. Manchester United
    63' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Martial · Assist: M. Rashford
  10. Omonia Nicosia
    71' Omonia Nicosia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Bruno · On: L. Loizou
  11. Omonia Nicosia
    72' Omonia Nicosia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Diskerud · On: N. Panagiotou
  12. Manchester United
    74' Manchester United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Antony · On: Fred
  13. Manchester United
    82' Manchester United subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Casemiro · On: S. McTominay
  14. Manchester United
    84' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Rashford · Assist: Cristiano Ronaldo
  15. Omonia Nicosia
    85' Omonia Nicosia Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Panagiotou · Assist: A. Kakoullis
  16. Manchester United
    87' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    Lisandro Martínez

    Argument

  17. Manchester United
    90'+5 Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    L. Shaw

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Omonia Nicosia Manchester United
Fouls 8 8
Pass Accuracy 68% 88%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 28
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 262 714
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 1 7
Shots on Target 4 8
Shots off Target 3 13
Possession 27% 73%
Accurate Passes 178 627
Shots Inside Box 4 14
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 4 14

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Manchester United's quick response with goals from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial shifted the momentum in their favor by halftime.
  • ▸ The second half saw Manchester United consolidate their lead, with another goal from Marcus Rashford after a brilliant assist by Cristiano Ronaldo.