KOBBIE MAINOO scored a superb late winner as Manchester United edged a seven-goal THRILLER at Molineux that had seen them blow a 3-1 lead with five minutes to go.
Teenage sensation Mainoo, 18, scored a 97th-minute winner after Wolves thought they had snatched a draw from Erik ten Hag’s side.
The build up to the game had been overshadowed by Rashford missing training after partying in Belfast – but the England forward stroked in a brilliant strike from the edge of the box after just five minutes.
Rasmus Hojlund then doubled the lead for the visitors at Molinuex before Pablo Sarabia pulled a goal back from the spot after a Casemiro foul.
The fight-back appeared short-lived, with Scott McTominay soon scoring a third, before United then blew a two-goal lead and Wolves drew level at 3-3 – Max Kilman and then Pedro Neto seemingly earning a point for the home side.
But Molineux drama was not done as Mainoo scored a brilliant curling effort deep into injury time.
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- Wolves XI: Sa, Semedo, Dawson, Kilman, Toti, Doherty, Lemina, Doyle, Neto, Cunha, Bellegarde.
- Manchester United XI: Onana, Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Shaw, Casemiro, Fernandes, Mainoo, Garnacho, Rashford, Hojlund.
Match report:
MANCHESTER UNITED had wonderkid Kobbie Mainoo to thank after sealing a last-gasp winner.
The midfielder’s 97th minute winner capped off a seven-goal thriller.
Wolves had battled back from 3-1 to level late as Pedro Neto thought his 95th minute equaliser would see the points shared.
But Mainoo left the Molineux as the hero with a winner at the death.
You can read the full match report, here…
Match stats:
This is how the match stats look at full-time.
It was a dominant display by United in the first half, and they could’ve had four goals in that 45 minutes alone.
Wolves bit back in the second half, and created more chances than United, but a few moments of brilliance allows the Red Devils to take home all three points in the end.
The match stats as Man Utd nicked a last minute winner against Wolves Whip-Rash
It was the return to the team Marcus Rashford would have been after, when he opened the scoring for Man Utd just a few minutes into this match.
It was a plush right-footed finish into the top right corner, which Jose Sa couldn’t get anywhere near.
Whether he has learnt his lesson from his Belfast bender remains to be seen, but with performances like that, no one will have a problem with actions like that.
“Case closed” Said Erik ten Hag before the game, and it was case closed indeed just three minutes in.
Marcus Rashford scored the opening goal in just three minutes for UnitedCredit: Getty
Kobbie Mainoo reacts:
The Manchester United academy starlet scored an absolute worldie to win the game for his side tonight in the dying moments.
He nutmegged one player, before cutting onto his right foot and then curled an effort into the bottom right corner of the net.
This is what he had to say to TNT Sports after the game:
I’ve still not come down from it, I feel like I’m dreaming!”
Kobbie Mainoo
FULL-TIME! Wolves 3-4 Manchester United
90+10. What a game.
The referee calls it to a close, after 10 added minutes.
Incredible.
Kobbie Mainoo scored the winner for Manchester United against WolvesCredit: Getty GOALLLLL! Wolves 3-4 Manchester United
AND NICK A WINNER THEY DO!
MANCHESTER UNITED HAVE NABBED IT!
IT’S KOBBIE MAINOO!
Excellent skill from the youngster to nutmeg a Wolves midfielder, before he cuts inside and bends an effort beautifully into the far right corner!I can’t believe what I’m watching!
GOALLLLLLL! Wolves 3-3 Manchester United
IT’S LEVEL! WOULD YOU BELIEVE IT?
Manchester United left themselves vulnerable at the back with so many men forward attacking the corner.Wolves drove forward and found Pedro Neto who lashed a shot into the near post corner!
It’s all level!
And there is still time for someone to nick a winner!
Wolves 2-3 Manchester United
90+3. A late corner for Manchester United, and it has presented Man Utd with a HUGE chance to go a goal clear!
Bruno plays the corner short, and Shaw’s cross takes a deflection off off of Evans and falls to the feet of Scott McTominay who’s shot is saved by Jose Sa.
They’ve got a lot of players forward here though, and they could be vulnerable on the break…
Wolves 2-3 Manchester United
90. There will be NINE, yes, NINE minutes of added time here at Molineux.
Wolves 2-3 Manchester United
88. Just when you think it’s over, Wolves don’t give up.
They are really putting the pressure on here.
Omari Forson is on to replace Rasmus Hojlund, and Harry Maguire on to replace Lisandro Martinez.
GOALLLLL! Wolves 2-3 Manchester United
86. WOLVES ARE STILL FIGHTING, AND THEY BITE BACK AGAIN!
A corner is whipped into the box, and scissor kicked by Craig Dawson towards goal.
It doesn’t go in, but falls to Max Kilman who hits home!
They couldn’t… Could they?
Wolves 1-3 Manchester United
84. Joao Gomes and Nathan Fraser are coming on for the home side here.
They are replacing Toti and Tommy Doyle.
Wolves 1-3 Manchester United
82. Excellent composure from Kobbie Mainoo in a dangerous position there to turn away from two oncoming Wolves attackers and then pick out Bruno Fernandes.
Two warming up for Wolves here…
Wolves 1-3 Manchester United
80. Erik ten Hag will be very pleased with the character shown by his team to concede a goal and almost immediately respond with a goal of their own.
Wolves 1-3 Manchester United
78. That’s an excellent finish from McTominay.
The ball was swung in by Bruno Fernandes from the corner, and although it was poor defending by Wolves to leave McTominay with a free header, it was a great finish that bounced into the top corner.
GOALLLL! Wolves 1-3 Manchester United
IT’S THREE! THAT IS HOW YOU RESPOND!
IT’S SCOTT MCTOMINAY WITH HIS FIRST TOUCH!He’s Manchester United’s top goalscorer in the Premier League this season, and that is why!
Wolves 1-2 Manchester United
75. Anthony is on in place of Marcus Rashford, and Scott McTominay is coming on for Casemiro.
Wolves 1-2 Manchester United
74. Manchester United should have been home and dry in this game, with two disallowed goals and two huge chances missed by Casemiro and Hojlund.
Wolves will smell blood now, and you can bet your bottom dollar that they are gonna go for this now…
GOALLLL! Wolves 1-2 Manchester United
70. The penalty is given, but Casemiro survives without a card.
Sarabia steps up…
AND HE SCORES! HIS FIRST TOUCH OF THE GAME!
Manchester United’s lead is HALVED!
PENALTY! Wolves 0-2 Manchester United
68. A huge chance for Wolves to get back in the game here, as Casemiro brings down Pedro Neto inside the box.
VAR will check this though…
Wolves 0-2 Manchester United
66. Erik ten Hag has spoken a lot about injuries, and this game might just be proving his point.
Dalot lines up a half-volley just outside the box, but his effort is poor and drops wide of the post.
Wolves 0-2 Manchester United
64. A moment of chaos for the Wolves defence, as Jose Sa comes out of his box and appears to handball it when he slips.
Lemina clears up his goalkeepers mess and no free-kick is given.
Wolves survive.
Wolves 0-2 Manchester United
61. Wolves look like they are growing into the game a bit now, and a few more chances are coming their way following that first chance.
They are pinning United into their own half for the first time in the game now.
Could the Red Devils live to rue their missed chances?
Wolves 0-2 Manchester United
59. HOW ON EARTH HAS HE SAVED THAT?
That looked almost destined to be a way back into the game for Wolves, but Andre Onana has somehow saved his side.
The ball was in his close quarters, when Dawson’s attempt at goal was heading in, that was before the Cameroonian keeper saved the ball with HIS FACE…
Wolves 0-2 Manchester United
57. ANOTHER chance for Man Utd WASTED.
Garnacho nicks the ball from the Wolves defence once again and drives into the box.
He sets up Hojlund perfectly, but his first touch lets him down and his shot is saved.
United should be out of sight here.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
