Maguire's decisive goal propels Manchester United into the UEFA Europa League semifinals
Harry Maguire scored in the dying seconds of extra time to help Manchester United secure a place in the Europa League semi-finals on Thursday with a dramatic 7-6 aggregate triumph over Olympique Lyonnais in their quarterfinal matchup. The intense...
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Harry Maguire scored in the dying seconds of extra time to help Manchester United secure a place in the Europa League semi-finals on Thursday with a dramatic 7-6 aggregate triumph over Olympique Lyonnais in their quarterfinal matchup.
The intense second leg match went into extra time after United squandered a two-goal lead, with Lyon leveling the score to 2-2 by the end of regular time thanks to goals from Rayan Cherki and Alexandre Lacazette, leaving the crowd at Old Trafford in shock.
United opened the scoring early, as Manuel Ugarte found the net just 10 minutes into the match following a fantastic team effort. Diogo Dalot then doubled the lead for the hosts shortly before halftime.
As the game progressed, tension mounted, and in a dramatic six-minute spell during the second half, goals from Tolisso and Nicolas Tagliafico brought Lyon back into contention, leveling the score.
The momentum shifted back to United after Tolisso's late sending off, but Cherki's skillful strike and Lacazette's composed penalty appeared to secure the thrilling contest for Lyon.
However, Bruno Fernandes responded with a penalty of his own to reignite hopes among the home fans, and Kobbie Mainoo equalized what seemed like the last kick, only for Maguire to ultimately seal the victory.
With this win, United became the first team in history to score two goals in the 120th minute of a major European match, advancing to the last four, where they will face Athletic Bilbao.
"I felt like the fourth goal for them was a sucker punch but that we'd get chances to get back into it," Maguire told TNT Sport. "It fell to myself and thankfully I scored, it was an amazing feeling. An incredible game, we made really hard work of it."
Old Trafford has faced its challenges this season, particularly in the Premier League. Once known as one of the most challenging venues in England, United has suffered seven of their 14 league defeats at home this season.
In another thrilling development, Bodo/Glimt stunned Lazio in a dramatic penalty shoot-out to secure a place in the semifinals of the Europa League on Thursday, marking the first time a Norwegian team has reached this stage. They will now face Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.
Lazio appeared poised for success, overturning a two-goal deficit from the first leg and taking a 3-0 lead during the match. However, a key equalizer from Andreas Helmersen in extra time forced the tie to penalties, where Nikita Haikin emerged as the hero.
Initially, things seemed bleak for Bodo/Glimt when Jens Petter Hauge's penalty was saved and Dia found the net, but Haikin, an Israel-born Russian goalkeeper who spent considerable time in London, stepped up. He saved Loum Tchaouna's shot and watched as Noslin fired wide. With Bodo scoring their next three kicks, the scene was set for Patrick Berg, whose family has deep ties to Bodo, to clinch the win.
In a surprising twist, Berg's shot soared high over the bar, leading to another chance for Haikin to shine, and he did so by saving Castellanos's effort. This locked in a 3-2 win in the shoot-out, making Bodo/Glimt the first Norwegian side to reach the final four of a major European tournament, igniting wild celebrations among their traveling fans and those watching from inside the Arctic Circle.
Lucas Dupont for TROIB News
The intense second leg match went into extra time after United squandered a two-goal lead, with Lyon leveling the score to 2-2 by the end of regular time thanks to goals from Rayan Cherki and Alexandre Lacazette, leaving the crowd at Old Trafford in shock.
United opened the scoring early, as Manuel Ugarte found the net just 10 minutes into the match following a fantastic team effort. Diogo Dalot then doubled the lead for the hosts shortly before halftime.
As the game progressed, tension mounted, and in a dramatic six-minute spell during the second half, goals from Tolisso and Nicolas Tagliafico brought Lyon back into contention, leveling the score.
The momentum shifted back to United after Tolisso's late sending off, but Cherki's skillful strike and Lacazette's composed penalty appeared to secure the thrilling contest for Lyon.
However, Bruno Fernandes responded with a penalty of his own to reignite hopes among the home fans, and Kobbie Mainoo equalized what seemed like the last kick, only for Maguire to ultimately seal the victory.
With this win, United became the first team in history to score two goals in the 120th minute of a major European match, advancing to the last four, where they will face Athletic Bilbao.
"I felt like the fourth goal for them was a sucker punch but that we'd get chances to get back into it," Maguire told TNT Sport. "It fell to myself and thankfully I scored, it was an amazing feeling. An incredible game, we made really hard work of it."
Old Trafford has faced its challenges this season, particularly in the Premier League. Once known as one of the most challenging venues in England, United has suffered seven of their 14 league defeats at home this season.
In another thrilling development, Bodo/Glimt stunned Lazio in a dramatic penalty shoot-out to secure a place in the semifinals of the Europa League on Thursday, marking the first time a Norwegian team has reached this stage. They will now face Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.
Lazio appeared poised for success, overturning a two-goal deficit from the first leg and taking a 3-0 lead during the match. However, a key equalizer from Andreas Helmersen in extra time forced the tie to penalties, where Nikita Haikin emerged as the hero.
Initially, things seemed bleak for Bodo/Glimt when Jens Petter Hauge's penalty was saved and Dia found the net, but Haikin, an Israel-born Russian goalkeeper who spent considerable time in London, stepped up. He saved Loum Tchaouna's shot and watched as Noslin fired wide. With Bodo scoring their next three kicks, the scene was set for Patrick Berg, whose family has deep ties to Bodo, to clinch the win.
In a surprising twist, Berg's shot soared high over the bar, leading to another chance for Haikin to shine, and he did so by saving Castellanos's effort. This locked in a 3-2 win in the shoot-out, making Bodo/Glimt the first Norwegian side to reach the final four of a major European tournament, igniting wild celebrations among their traveling fans and those watching from inside the Arctic Circle.
Lucas Dupont for TROIB News
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