In Round 2 of the English championship, Manchester United played Fulham in London and let the win slip away. In the first half the visitors sought to control the game, but at the necessary moments uncertain decisions prevailed.
In the first half Fernandes failed to convert a penalty. In the 58th minute of the second half, the Mancunians, taking advantage of a set piece, went ahead thanks to Muniz’s own goal. This own goal was answered by Smith Rowe, who came on from the bench. Thus the hosts overcame the psychological load in the confrontation and were honored to level the score.
Thus Fulham took a point at home against MU for the first time since 2010. For the London club, endurance and discipline in this match paid off, while the visitors squandered the chance to finish the game with a win.
The London club (13th place) took its second point of the season, while the Mancunians took their first (16th position). The result slightly altered the situation in the table and increased the analysis tasks for both sides ahead of the next rounds.
EPL. Round 2
Fulham — Manchester United 1:1
24 August. Craven Cottage
Goals: Smith Rowe (73) — Muniz (58, own goal).
Penalty not converted: Fernandes (38).
Fulham — Leno, Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Castagne (Robinson, 62), Lukic, Berge, Sessegnon (Wilson, 62), King (Smith Rowe, 73), Iwobi, Muniz (Jimenez, 71).
Manchester United — Bayindir, Yoro (Maguire, 87), de Ligt, Shaw (Heven, 87), Diallo (Dalot, 52), Casemiro (Sesko, 52), Fernandes, Dorgu, Mount (Ugarte, 69), Mbeumo, Cunha.
Cautions: Casemiro (39), Lukic (86).
In conclusion, the hosts kept their persistence until the final minutes and recorded the result they needed. The visitors, having failed to use effectively the first-half chance (penalty) and to hold the lead, left two points behind. Now it is the turn for adjustments for the next round and for improving shot accuracy.
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