MANCHESTER — Harry Maguire headed a second-half goal and goalkeeper Andre Onana saved a penalty deep in stoppage time to power Manchester United to a 1-0 victory over FC Copenhagen on Tuesday for their first victory in the Champions League this season.
Back in the competition after a one-year absence, Erik ten Hag's side moved into third place in Group A after collecting a precious three points after three games. Bayern Munich top the group with nine points after beating Galatasary 3-1 earlier.
The victory looked in doubt when Copenhagen's Jordan Larsson stepped up to the spot after Scott McTominay attempted a clearance and caught Elias Achouri in the head with a high boot in the 94th minute. But Onana dived to his left to push the shot away before being mobbed by teammates at the final whistle.
Onana save vs Copenhagen
ONANA, WHAT'S HIS NAME?!
A HUGE PENALTY SAVE TO SECURE ALL THREE POINTS FOR MAN UTD! pic.twitter.com/7qU8vfej7i— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) October 24, 2023
Both Harry Maguire and Andre Onana have been under pressure and criticized heavily so far this season.
Maguire's goal gave Man United the lead in a must-win UCL game, and Onana's stoppage time penalty save secured the result.You can't write a script like that ❤️ pic.twitter.com/YXLzT8okmW
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) October 24, 2023
From one Man Utd keeper to another.@Pschmeichel1 catches up with @AndreyOnana. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/NqSJdgWF80
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) October 24, 2023
Maguire, who has been the target of fan abuse in recent months, had the Old Trafford faithful on their feet when he broke the deadlock in the 72nd minute, Christian Eriksen's long ball into the area finding the defender at the far post.
HARRY MAGUIRE LIFTS THE ROOF OFF OLD TRAFFORD! pic.twitter.com/JOLwE9io2A
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) October 24, 2023
A night that began on a solemn note with a tribute to club great Bobby Charlton, who died on Saturday at age 86, ended in celebration with fans singing "There's only one Bobby Charlton".
United travel to Copenhagen on Nov. 8.
(Reporting by Lori EwingEditing by Christian Radnedge)
