Sheriff v Man Utd, Europa League 2022/23, matchday 2, 15/9/2022, line-ups. BeSoccer
Join us for live coverage of the Europa League group stage clash between Sheriff and Man Utd and the Zimbru stadium in Chisinau. Man Utd were beaten by Real Sociedad in their opener while Sheriff won at Omonia Nicosia.
FT: Sheriff 0-2 Man Utd!! All over in Chisinau and it was very easy for United. Sancho struck early on and then Ronaldo's penalty just before half-time ended it. Fernandes could've added a third in the second half while Sheriff, who have a completely different team from last year, hardly threatened. Thanks for joining us and see you again soon!
Rasheed!!! The Nigerian goes for the chip from 30 yards as he sees De Gea off his line, but the ball goes over.
59'
Sheriff have done next to nothing in the second period. The penalty just before half-time killed them.
56'
Eriksen puts a lovely ball into the box and Radeljic clears to prevent Ronaldo tapping in!
52'
A ball into the box goes past Dalot for a goal kick.
50'
Man Utd are dominating this one and couid well get a third.
48'
Fernandes nearly makes it 0-3!! A cross into the box finds Fernandes and Koval denies him from point-blank range!
47'
A mistake at the back sees Diop try to play in Rasheed, but they weren't on the same page.
46'
Sheriff get the second period underway!
45'
Man Utd HT sub: Casemiro on for McTominay.
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HT: Sheriff 0-2 Man Utd! Half-time in Chisinau and Man Utd are in complete control. Sancho put Man Utd ahead after 17 minutes and then Ronaldo made it two just before the interval with a penalty after Dalot was fouled in the box by Kpozo. Sheriff have just had one Atiemwen shot which flew wide, but otherwise, it's been easy for them. Back shortly!
45'
A ball into the box is volleyed by Diop and he wins the corner off the defender.
44'
Man Utd threaten again, but Fernandes runs out of pitch.
Man Utd take the lead! Eriksen and Fernandes combine, The Dane then gives to Sancho who cuts inside before hitting into the goal off the far post!
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Ronaldo goes down in the box under contact from Kiki and the Sheriff man charges him from behind with his shoulder. It's deemed legal and Ronaldo isn't happy.
14'
Sheriff are caught offside.
13'
Kiki makes a vital tackle to prevent Ronaldo getting a shot on goal.
12'
Diop goes for goal from distance and the ball flies over!
11'
A Man Utd attack breaks down and Malacia brings down Ouattara on the counter.
8'
Badolo is fouled by Ronaldo and the hosts win a free-kick at midfield.
6'
Quiet start to the contest here and Sheriff are making it difficult.
5'
Man Utd are having some possession now.
2'
A long ball forward is sent for Rasheed in the box and Varane heads away to safety.
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Man Utd get us going in the white from left to right! Sheriff in black!
Start of match
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Radeljic and B Fernandes shake hands with the ref. "All the best", he says to the captains.
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The players come out in this one!
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Sheriff are unchanged from the victory over Omonia.
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Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Sancho, B Fernandes and McTominay come in for Lindelof, Maguire, Casemiro, Elanga and Fred.
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The other match in this group sees Real Sociedad host Omonia.
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Man Utd lost 0-1 to Real Sociedad in their opener and didn't play at the weekend because of the death of the Queen. Sheriff won 0-3 at Omonia and beat Milsami 2-0 on Sunday in the league. They are six points clear at the top with 17 points from seven matches.
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Pawel Raczkowski of Poland is the referee while compatriot Pawel Pskit is the VAR.
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It's 24 degrees and dry in Chisinau for this one.
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A reminder that the game is being played in Chisinau rather than Tiraspol because of the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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Man Utd XI: De Gea (GK); Malacia, L Martinez, Varane, Dalot; Sancho, Eriksen, B Fernandes, McTominay, Antony; Ronaldo.