Cavani Seals Thrilling Comeback Win For Man Utd
30 November, 2020
Premier League
Result: Southampton 2-3 Manchester United
Date: 29 November 2020
Venue: St Mary's Stadium
Edinson Cavani came off the bench and bagged a good brace as Manchester United rallied backside from 2-0 down to defeat Southampton 3-2 on Sunday afternoon.
Donny van de Beek earned his begin in the Premier League after impressing midweek while Cavani dropped to the bench as Mason Greenwood got a good start.
Greenwood almost gave United the business lead on six moments after latching onto Alex Telles' pass but after rounding Alex McCarthy, he could only fire in to the side-netting.
However, the Saints opened the scoring with their primary effort on the day in the 23rd minute when Jan Bednarek glanced real estate a header from James Ward-Prowse's corner.
The lead was doubled after 32 minutes when Ward-Prowse found the trunk of the web a with an excellent fee-kick that remaining David de Gea with no chance.
After United didn't find a way back, Ole Gunner Solskjaer manufactured a double change in the beginning of the second as Dean Henderson substituted the injured De Gea while Greenwood made way for Cavani.
Cavani's arrival brough the side's first goal found in the 59th minute as being the Uruguayan's cross found Bruno Fernandes, who managed prior to firing past McCarthy.
The Uruguayan striker was at it again in the 73rd minute as he brought United level by showing great instincts to nod home Fernandes' shot from point-blank range.
Your day belonged to Cavani who continued to bag the winning goal in the 92nd minute by heading home Rashford's cross to complete his brace.
Source: www.soccerladuma.co.za