Manchester United vs Bodo/Glimt LIVE: Result and reaction as Hojlund double secures Ruben Amorim’s first win
Manchester United 3-2 Bodo/Glimt: The striker struck twice to give the new manager a winning start at Old Trafford
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Your support makes all the difference.Manchester United secured their first win under Ruben Amorim as Rasmus Hojlund struck twice in a seesaw 3-2 victory over Bodo/Glimt at Old Trafford.
While the Portuguese coach’s opening fixture against Ipswich brought a new system and new approach, many of the same failings that led to the sacking of Erik ten Hag remained apparent as Manchester United ceded an early lead to be held at Portman Road. There would have been fears of something similar here when, having gone ahead inside 60 seconds through Alejandro Garnacho, the hosts fell behind as their Norwegian visitors struck twice in quick succession.
But Hojlund levelled with a fine finish just before half time, before putting Amorim’s side back in front by turning the lively Mason Mount’s cross into the far corner to secure three points in the Europa League.
Re-live all of the action from Old Trafford in our live blog below:
Manchester United 3-2 Bodo/Glimt, 81 minutes
A glimpse for Marcus Rashford, his shot off-line having shown real purpose in driving at goal.
ANALYSIS: A mixed bag for Manchester United
It is turning into another entertaining, eventful night at Old Trafford. Alejandro Garnacho is relentless, if not clinical when chances come his way. Mason Mount offered encouragement. It may be instructive that Marcus Rashford has come on as the right-sided No 10 and Luke Shaw again as one of the back three, rather than a wing-back. Neither Tyrell Malacia nor Antony impressed in their new roles.
Manchester United 3-2 Bodo/Glimt, 76 minutes
Almost a nightmare moment for Andre Onana, whose feet get him in and out of trouble. The goalkeeper dilly dallies some distance from his own goal and is robbed of the ball, but a sliding tackle (and a inadvertent use of his hand as he hits the deck) ensure that Bodo/Glimt can’t fire on his deserted goal.
Manchester United break with speed. Alejandro Garnacho’s finish is not as desired. Into the stands.
Manchester United 3-2 Bodo/Glimt, 73 minutes
Dragged wide! Manchester United cut their visitors to ribbon with Rasmus Hojlund letting the quicker Alejandro Garnacho scamper on, but the winger rather scuffs his eventual attempt and fails to trouble the goal.
Manchester United 3-2 Bodo/Glimt, 70 minutes
Ulrik Saltnes and Isak Dybvik Maata are the next Bodo/Glimt reinforcements released from the bench. Sondre Brunstad Fet and Patrick Zinckernagel take leave.
Manchester United 3-2 Bodo/Glimt, 70 minutes
Three shots in nine seconds from Manchester United as Amad Diallo (twice) and a teammate try their luck, to no avail. Diallo’s first effort is the best of them yet Nikita Khaikin’s parry is comfortable enough.
Manchester United 3-2 Bodo/Glimt, 68 minutes
A relatively rare forward foray from Bodo/Glimt in this half forces a very sharp bit of defensive backtracking from Alejandro Garnacho, hurrying and sliding to cut out Fredrik Sjovold’s cross from level with the six-yard box. Manchester United have played well since half time but they can’t get complacent.
Manchester United 3-2 Bodo/Glimt, 67 minutes
Another change from Ruben Amorim, who really is keen to look at some different combinations. Casemiro takes Matthijs de Ligt’s spot in the heart of the defence.
Manchester United 3-2 Bodo/Glimt, 66 minutes
An untimely slip from Bruno Fernandes, who times his run immaculately and looks to have been found by Amad Diallo’s diagonal. Fernandes tries to slow as the ball floats towards him but his feet go out from under him, leaving it to skip tamely through to Nikita Khaikin.
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