Man Utd 2 -1 Brighton: “Top 4 calling”
(Baonghean.vn) - Determined to join the Top 4 and playing at home at Old Trafford, Coach Solskjaer's team confidently entered the match against Brighton, an opponent that was rated lower.
So, it is not difficult to understand that when the opening whistle blew, MU pushed their squad up to push Brighton deep into their own field with quick ball-playing situations. MU's central midfield duo Matic and Paul Pogba controlled the ball well, and launched long and accurate passes to the players above.
In the 2nd minute, MU was awarded a free kick but Paul Pogba could not get the ball past the Brighton players' wall.
Brighton mainly deployed long balls down the flanks to the strikers, in the 8th minute Locadia had a chance to open the score for Brighton with a long shot. However, David De Gea still controlled the goal firmly.
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| Man Utd continues its winning streak in the Premier League. Photo: Zing.vn |
In the 19th minute, Rashford had a chance to shoot, but the Brighton defender cleared the ball right in front of the goal, saving the away team from a clear-cut situation.
In the 20th minute, in a messy situation in front of Brighton's goal, Paul Pogba had a beautiful hook shot but could not beat goalkeeper Buttons.
In the 25th minute, Paul Pogba entered the penalty area and G. Bong committed a foul. The referee pointed to the penalty spot, and Paul Pogba successfully kicked the free kick to open the score 1-0 for MU in the 27th minute of the match.
Having taken the lead, MU players confidently controlled the ball, coordinated well and caused many problems in front of Brighton's goal. Specifically, Martia faced Brighton goalkeeper Buttons in the 34th minute but could not defeat this goalkeeper.
In the 41st minute, Rashford had a solo performance in the penalty area and curled the ball into the far corner of goalkeeper Buttons' goal, raising the score to 2-0 for MU.
On the side of the visiting team Brighton, the attacks were weak and there were no really clear opportunities. The only bright spots were still the 2 shots of Murray and Locadia, but they were not difficult enough to defeat goalkeeper De Gea.
At the end of the first half, MU temporarily led Brighton with a score of 2-0.
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| MU players are still in control of the game. Photo: Zing.vn |
Entering the second half, MU players were still in control of the game and had superior ball control. Malta, Marcus Rashford, Lingard, Pogba... had a day to show off their individual skills and finishing ability but still appeared unlucky in front of Brighton's goal.
Leading 2-0, MU players slowed down the pace of the match, which created opportunities for the away team Brighton to counterattack and start creating some situations.
Minute 60: Captain L. Dunk's shot from a tight angle after a free kick was almost converted into a goal.
In the 72nd minute of the match, Brighton unexpectedly scored a goal to reduce the score to 1-2 after P. Gross quickly entered the penalty area.
With the goal to reduce the gap to 1-2, Brighton players played more confidently, they controlled the ball more and had attacks that threatened MU's goal in the last 10 minutes of the match. But all the stormy situations in front of goalkeeper De Gea's goal were resolved well by MU players.
Despite retreating deep to defend, MU still showed danger when there was a counter-attack in the 88th minute. Paul Pogba turned around in front of the penalty area and launched a dangerous shot towards goalkeeper Buttons' goal, but the ball missed the post by a hair.
Minute 90 + 4 full time, MU won against Brighton with a score of 2-1
This result helps MU have 44 points and directly puts pressure on the Arsenal vs Chelsea match when they are temporarily equal on points with the Gunners. At the same time, coach Solskjaer extended his winning streak to 7 consecutive matches, the highest number in the club's history for a new coach.
Score:
MU:Paul Pogba: 27' (Pen), Rashford: 42'
Brighton:Gross ( 72')
Line-up
MU:Gea, Young, Jones, Lindelof, Dalot, Matic, Herrera, Pogba, Lingard, Martial, Rashford
Brighton:Button, Montoya, Duffy, Dunk, Bong, Stephens, Propper, Gross, March, Murray, Locadia
Results of some other matches:
Liverpool 4 - 3 Crystal Palace
Watford 0 - 0 Burley
Newcastle 3 - 0 Cardiff
Bournemouth 2 - 1 Everton
