Match report
Manchester United Defeats Omonia Nicosia 1-0 in UEFA Europa League
Manchester United
1–0
FT
Omonia Nicosia
Oct 13, 2022
Manchester United secured a crucial victory against Omonia Nicosia with a narrow 1-0 win in their UEFA Europa League clash, thanks to an 93rd-minute goal from S. McTominay that sealed the deal for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Manchester United 1-0 Omonia Nicosia
- • Goal scorer: S. McTominay (93rd minute)
- • Omonia Nicosia had three yellow cards in the match, including to A. Kakoullis and Moreto Cassamá
- • Manchester United made several substitutions including Tyrell Malacia for L. Shaw
Lineups
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)
- 17 Fred (M)
- 21 Antony (M)
- 8 Bruno Fernandes (M)
- 10 M. Rashford (M)
- 7 Cristiano Ronaldo (F)
Substitutes
- 23 L. Shaw
- 25 J. Sancho
- 14 C. Eriksen
- 39 S. McTominay
- 19 R. Varane
- 28 F. Pellistri
- 49 Alejandro Garnacho
- 22 T. Heaton
- 36 A. Elanga
- 31 M. Dúbravka
- 55 Zidane Iqbal
Omonia Nicosia
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 23 F. Uzoho (G)
- 3 A. Matthews (D)
- 73 N. Miletić (D)
- 6 Héctor Yuste (D)
- 22 Á. Lang (D)
- 14 F. Kitsos (D)
- 76 C. Charalampous (M)
- 8 Moreto Cassamá (M)
- 30 N. Panagiotou (M)
- 80 A. Kakoullis (F)
- 7 Bruno Felipe (F)
Substitutes
- 18 K. Ansarifard
- 2 P. Psaltis
- 13 F. Papoulis
- 10 L. Loizou
- 42 M. Diskerud
- 20 P. Zachariou
- 78 K. Venizelos
- 1 K. Panayi
- 79 A. Savva
- 11 B. Barker
- 90 R. Bezus
- 17 J. Lecjaks
Timeline
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49' Omonia Nicosia Card · Yellow CardA. Kakoullis
Foul
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60' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1Off: Tyrell Malacia · On: L. Shaw
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60' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2Off: Antony · On: J. Sancho
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64' Omonia Nicosia subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Kakoullis · On: Karim Ansarifard
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65' Omonia Nicosia subst · Substitution 2Off: Adam Matthews · On: P. Psaltis
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68' Omonia Nicosia Card · Yellow CardMoreto Cassamá
Foul
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70' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3Off: Fred · On: C. Eriksen
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74' Omonia Nicosia subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Charalampous · On: F. Papoulis
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74' Omonia Nicosia subst · Substitution 4Off: Bruno · On: L. Loizou
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81' Manchester United subst · Substitution 4Off: Casemiro · On: S. McTominay
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86' Omonia Nicosia subst · Substitution 5Off: Moreto Cassamá · On: M. Diskerud
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90'+1 Omonia Nicosia Card · Yellow CardN. Panagiotou
Foul
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90'+3 Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalS. McTominay
Match Stats
| Stat | Manchester United | Omonia Nicosia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 60% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 34 | 3 |
| Corners | 13 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 745 | 213 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 10 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 13 | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 11 | 2 |
| Possession | 78% | 22% |
| Accurate Passes | 663 | 127 |
| Shots Inside Box | 22 | 1 |
| Saves | 1 | 12 |
| Shots Outside Box | 12 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The introduction of Antony for J. Sancho in the 60th minute provided a much-needed spark to Manchester United's attack.
- ▸ S. McTominay's late goal in the 93rd minute turned around what was looking like a frustrating stalemate, securing all three points for Manchester United.