Jan Åge Fjørtoft and Mark Ogden shared their insights on “ESPN FC” about Manchester United’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League, marking a crucial first win for new manager Ruben Amorim.
In a dramatic match, Manchester United took an early lead just seconds in when Bodo/Glimt’s goalkeeper Nikita Haikin mishandled a back pass, allowing Alejandro Garnacho to score easily. However, the Norwegian side quickly retaliated, with Hakon Evjen scoring a stunning equalizer in the 19th minute and Philip Zinckernagel putting them ahead shortly after with a well-timed shot that left United’s keeper André Onana with no chance.
Rasmus Højlund emerged as the hero for United, scoring twice, including the equalizer just before half-time, when he expertly controlled a pass from Noussair Mazraoui and sent it past two defenders. Five minutes into the second half, he added another goal, redirecting a pass from Manuel Ugarte into the net, giving United a 3-2 lead.
Despite struggling to find a fourth goal and needing two crucial saves from Onana, Manchester United secured the win, moving them to 12th in the league standings with nine points, just ahead of Bodo/Glimt, who have seven.
Manager Ruben Amorim reflected on the match, noting the challenges his team faced but emphasizing the hard work and determination of the players over the past few days. He expressed gratitude to the fans for their warm welcome despite being new to the club.
Describing the match as a roller coaster ride, Amorim praised the team for their effort to maintain possession, which has been a past weakness. He remains optimistic about the players and believes they deserved the victory.
Overall, this win not only provides a much-needed boost for United under Amorim’s leadership but also offers fans a glimpse of the potential that lies ahead as the team works to improve and find consistency in their performance.