Manchester United reserved its place in the last 16 of the Europa League with a 2-0 victory over FCSB.
The objectives of the second half of Delot and Kobbie Mainoo showed the difference since the Red Devils controlled the procedures against their Romanian hosts.
The first half was a cautious matter, with a dominant possession of United, but struggling to break down a well -organized FCSB defense.
Visitors created some decent openings, with Rasmus Hojlund testing goalkeeper Tarnovanu and Christian Eriksen shooting a volley medium directly in the shooting coup.
However, it was FCSB who came more to break the dead point when Popescu met the Radunovic cross with a sliding volley, just to see his effort largely from the distant post.
United increased the pressure after the break, presenting Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo to inject a very necessary attack spark.
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In a matter of minutes, Garnacho was centimeters to score, jumping with a step back before seeing his shot under the post and roll.
Moments later, Bruno Fernandes shook the crossbar with an impressive long -range blow.
The advance finally came in the 60th minute. Diallo gave Mainoo a quick launch, who turned intelligently and hit a dangerous ball through the goal. Dalot arrived at the back post to swallow home, giving United the leadership.
FCSB almost responded spectacularly, with the Curling effort of Bairiga, surpassing the United goalkeeper, Altay Bayindir, but crashed into the crossbar.
Mainoo then sealed the victory in the 68th minute with a well taken goal. The young midfielder began the movement, extending the ball to Garnacho before fantastic in the box to find the Argentine cut. With the composure beyond his years, he placed the ball beyond Tarnovanu, ensuring the three points for United.
Despite FCSB’s late efforts, including a Bairigea’s gaze head that was well saved by Bayindir, visitors comfortably saw the remaining minutes comfortably.
With this victory, Manchester United extends its undefeated streak in the accessories of the Europa League on the stage of the ETAPIÁN to seven games. The Red Devils now look at the qualifying stages, with confidence growing as European cutlery pursues.
