‘Conceded 1 minute before the end’ 11 draws UEL at home with Manchester United Milan

[엑스포츠뉴스 김희웅 인턴기자] It’s an unfortunate draw for Manchester United.

Manchester United drew 1-1 against AC Milan in the first leg of the European Football Federation (UEFA) Europa League round of 16 in the 2020/21 season held at 2:55 a.m. Korean time on the 12th at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. It was a draw, but Milan, who successfully scored away, had an advantage in the quarterfinals.

Home team Manchester United came up with a 4-2-3-1 formation. Greenwood was in the forefront, and Marsial, Fernandez and James in the second line. The defensive midfielder was paired with Matic and McTomini. The four-back line was built by Teles, Maguire, Bai and Wan Bisaka, and the goal was held by Henderson.

Away team Milan faced in a 4-3-3 formation. Diaz, Leon, and Salemacius were at the forefront. The midfielders were made up of Cassie, Meite, and Krunik. The defense was built by Dalot, Tomori, Kayr, and Calabria, and Donnarumma wore the goalkeeper’s gloves.

From the beginning of the game, fierce battles took place. Milan scored a goal in the 5th minute of the first half, but was declared offside. In the 8th minute of the first half, Teles’ cross followed by Marsial’s left-footed shot was blocked by Donnarumma.

In the 12th minute of the first half, Milan’s Cassie shook the net with a fantastic right-footed shot. This time, there was a handball foul while Kathy was receiving the ball, and the goal was canceled. In the 31st minute of the first half of Milan, Salemakiers’ shot was blocked by Henderson.

In the 38th minute of the first half, the ball returned by Fernandes to the header flows to Maguire. Maguire touched her foot, but hit the goal post. Both teams spent 45 minutes fiercely but failed to score.

At the beginning of the second half, United made a difference. After removing the marshal, I put in Ahmad Diallo. In the 5th minute of the second half, Fernandes struck the ball, and Diallo circulated, scoring a goal with a header.

After that, Milan’s offensive was fierce. In the 13th minute of the second half, Casey’s left-footed shot was blocked by Henderson. In the 19th minute of the second half, Krunik’s header turned away from the goal. In the 35th minute of the second half, he got a chance for a free kick from a good position, but Castilleho’s shot hit the defensive wall.

Over time in the second half, Milan equalized. In a corner kick situation, Kayr scored a goal with a header. Manchester United could not withstand the remaining 1 minute and faced a burdensome second game.

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