Cunha’s late double completes United’s comeback against Roma
Manchester United overturned a 2-0 half-time deficit to beat Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford in the Champions League. Bruno Fernandes converted a retaken penalty before Matheus Cunha scored in the closing stages. Cunha then received a second yellow card, leaving United to finish with ten players. The result ended a run of nine matches without victory.
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United recover after falling two goals behind
Manchester United came from two goals behind against Roma at Old Trafford in the Champions League. Bruno Fernandes scored a penalty before Matheus Cunha struck twice and was later sent off.[1], [2]
United won 3-2, ending a run of nine matches without victory and claiming their third win of the season. Roma had led 2-0 at half-time. Matías Soulé opened the scoring from Rodrigo Mora’s pass, with Diogo Dalot caught upfield. Donyell Malen added a penalty after an Ayden Heaven handball following Harry Maguire’s failed clearance.[1]
Fernandes converts after a penalty retake
Roma goalkeeper Devis Vásquez saved Fernandes’s first attempt from the spot. The kick was retaken because Vásquez had left his line too early, and Fernandes converted in the 58th minute. Bryan Mbeumo later had an effort strike both posts. Carlos Baleba had left the game at half-time with an injury.[1]
Cunha scores twice, then receives a second booking
Cunha equalised from Dalot’s delivery in the 83rd minute after a mistake by Roma defender Leonardo Balerdi. He scored the winner in the 86th minute, with Kobbie Mainoo and Shea Lacey involved in the build-up. Removing his shirt during the celebrations brought a booking. He received a second yellow after a subsequent challenge on Balerdi in the 90th minute, leaving United to finish with ten players.[1]
