Manchester United dominated Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League, running out 3-0 winners at Old Trafford. Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcus Rashford, and Diogo Dalot got on the score sheet for the home side.
Erik ten Hag’s men outshot their Moldavan opponents 24 to zero and controlled 75% of possession.
After struggling to create clear-cut chances for much of the first half, United got their breakthrough in the 44th minute as Dalot headed home a corner kick.
Rashford double the lead for Erik ten Hag’s side in the 65th minute with another headed finish. Ronaldo capped off the night with his tally in the 81st minute, the quickest to react to a rebound from his own shot.
The United forward, who is one of the most skilful players in world football, was in the starting lineup for the Europa League clash at Old Trafford.
With the game goalless in the 38th minute, he picked up the ball in acres of space on the right-hand side and produced his trademark spin twice.
Savage was not happy at all and vented his fury at Antony.
He said on BT Sport: “That is ridiculous. He’s done that and then put the ball out of play. Quite embarrassing actually. Doing that with nobody near him and then he puts the ball out of play. If I was the manager I would not be happy. You are trying to win a game and move the ball quickly. Embarrassing.”
He added: “There was no one anywhere near… what is the point? And to top it all off he then puts it out his plat. If I was the manager, I’d drag him off.”
Erik ten Hag didn’t look too impressed either.
With the win, United clinch a spot in Group E’s top two, assuring them of reaching at least the knockout stage play-off round. They travel to Spain next week, where a win over Real Sociedad by multiple goals is needed to overtake them for first place.
Group E table
- Real Sociedad: 15 points
- Manchester United: 12 points
- Sheriff Tiraspol: 3 points
- Omonia Nicosia: 0 points
