Manchester United beat Roma 3-2 from two goals down
Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 4 Nov, 21:10 · Archive
Manchester United came from 2-0 down to beat Roma 3-2 in a Champions League tie at Old Trafford, with their first win in nine games.
Manchester United staged an extraordinary Champions League comeback at Old Trafford, overturning a 2-0 deficit to beat Roma 3-2. The Italian side had raced into an early lead, with Matias Soule scoring first and Donyell Malen adding a second from the penalty spot within 17 minutes. United had been booed off at half-time as their disjointed performance left manager Michael Carrick's position increasingly precarious.
The mood shifted dramatically in the second half. Bruno Fernandes started the recovery from the penalty spot after a retake, then Matheus Cunha struck twice in three minutes to complete the turnaround. Cunha won the penalty that Fernandes scored, then levelled the match before a 'stunning near-post finish' secured victory. Cunha was sent off late on for a foul, but United held firm to end a nine-game winless run that had lasted 54 days.
The victory marks United's first win in 10 games across all competitions and comes after they suffered their worst Premier League start since 1986. The team sit 17th in the league, just above the relegation zone on goal difference. Defender Diogo Dalot said the win could 'change momentum' and that nights like this 'can change seasons', while Carrick urged caution, saying 'It's one win, so we're not getting too carried away with things, but it was an important win'.
Roma, unbeaten in their 10 Serie A games this season before the match, found themselves unable to hold their advantage. Old Trafford's atmosphere transformed from mutinous to celebratory as the comeback unfolded. United's next fixture is a Premier League visit from Aston Villa as they attempt to build on this result.
How it is being reported
- Why Man Utd's Roma comeback has echoes of Mourinho and SolskjaerAfter their memorable comeback victory against Roma, can Manchester United avoid a repeat of the past and follow that up with a successive victory?BBC News · 4 Nov, 16:12
- Diogo Dalot insists Man United's dramatic comeback against Roma can 'change season'Manchester United battled back from two goals down to beat Roma on TuesdayIndependent Sport · 4 Nov, 14:36
- Man Utd beat Roma - the other great Champions League comebacksManchester United come from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 - but what are the other best fightbacks in Champions League history?BBC Sport · 3 Nov, 23:25
- Cunha completes wild Man Utd comeback win over Roma from two downManchester United produced an extraordinary comeback from two down to beat Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford and pick up their first win in 10 games.Sky Sports · 2 Nov, 16:59
In this story: Manchester United · Roma · Old Trafford · Matheus Cunha · Bruno Fernandes · Michael Carrick · Diogo Dalot
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