Report from the match Istanbul Başakşehir – Manchester United: statistics, report

A huge sensation was born in Istanbul, Turkey, as the underrated local Başakşehir stepped on the famous Manchester United and managed to beat him by one goal. Due to an unexpected Wednesday’s result, he inflicted his first loss and, on the contrary, revived his hopes of advancing to the round of 16. He is still fourth in the table with three points for the score for PSG, the Red Devils remained in first place ahead of Leipzig, Germany, also thanks to a more favorable score.

The home team had not scored once before, but now they started absolutely well and got into the lead from their first serious action after less than a quarter of an hour of play. Just before he threatened Shaw on the opposite side, but his dangerous shot from the border of the penalty area just whistled right next to the left bar. The home team then squeezed their opponent in front of their own sixteen and collected nothing from a quick counterattack.

The guests fell asleep on the defensive and forgot about the completely lonely Demba Bu near the halfway line. The experienced 35-year-old Senegalese striker immediately performed a breathtaking solo over half of the field and, after a beautiful pass from Edina Višći, he knew what to do, as he directed his ground attempt from twenty meters to the right structure. Manchester added even more from that moment on, but did not drip anything with the enemy’s attentive defense.

On the other hand, shortly after half an hour, he was able to capitulate for the second time, when after another quick break and center from the left wing, Aleksić headed from ten meters and the attentive goalkeeper Henderson was able to hide an unpleasant jumping attempt in his arms. After all, coach Okan Buruk’s charges increased their lead about five minutes before the break, when the 30-year-old Bosnian national team member Višć deservedly established himself.

The defense of the clear favorite hesitated again, the pass of Türüç from the left side fell through the well-oriented Demba Bu to the completely lonely Višć, who uncompromisingly pierced the completely helpless Henderson up close. The guests returned to the game for a point gain in another three minutes, as Anthony Martial reduced it.

Shaw did a great job on the left and with his precise pass he found just the French striker Martial in front of the goal area, who headed perfectly to the opposite pole with his successful header. After the change of sides, the guests tried to do something with the result, but they did not like it in the offensive. A free kick just outside of the visitors’ penalty area after 56 minutes could have resulted in another goal, but Bruno Fernandes got a hand out and tipped the ball over the bar.

The team led by Norwegian coach Ol Gunnar Solskjær reached at least after a draw in the second set minute from the corner kick. After the header, Matić and Captain Maguire performed a failed kick by Topal and almost knocked the ball into his own net, however, Epureanu fantastically represented him at the goal line and kicked the ball to safety at the last minute.

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