Manchester United opened their Europa League campaign with a 1-1 draw against FC Twente at a rain-soaked Old Trafford on Wednesday. Christian Eriksen gave United the lead 10 minutes before halftime, curling a powerful shot into the top corner from inside the box. However, Dutch striker Sam Lammers equalized for Twente in the 68th minute, finishing strongly at the near post past United goalkeeper Andre Onana.
United had chances to reclaim the lead, with Joshua Zirkzee’s shot from a tight angle denied by Twente goalkeeper Lars Unnerstall. In the closing stages, Bruno Fernandes almost found the winner with a curling effort, but Twente’s deep-lying defense held firm to secure a valuable away draw.
Dia Double Propels Lazio
Boulaye Dia netted twice, with Fisayo Dele-Bashiru adding another, as Lazio cruised to a dominant 3-0 win over Dynamo Kyiv in Hamburg. Meanwhile, Nice and Real Sociedad played out a 1-1 draw, with Ander Barrenetxea scoring for Sociedad and Pablo Rosario equalizing for the French side.
Galatasaray Triumph Over PAOK
Turkish champions Galatasaray claimed a 3-1 victory at home against PAOK, aided by Abdul Rahman Baba’s own goal and strikes from Yunus Akgün and Mauro Icardi. Giannis Konstantelias found the net for the Greek visitors.
Earlier in the evening, Bodo/Glimt edged past FC Porto 3-2, with Jens Petter Hauge scoring twice despite his team going down to 10 men in the second half.
[source: reuters]
