Manchester United Thrash Sabah 4-0
Manchester United Thrash Sabah 4-0
Manchester United opened their UEFA Champions League campaign with a 4-0 victory over Sabah. Played at Old Trafford, the match was effectively decided in the first half as the English side found the net three times before the break.
United opened the scoring through Matheus Cunha in the 28th minute. The Brazilian forward finished from close range after Patrick Dorgu's cross to give his side a 1-0 lead.
Bruno Fernandes doubled the advantage in the 43rd minute. Just before half-time, Benjamin Šeško made it 3-0 in the 45th minute, putting Manchester United firmly in control.
Manchester United continued to control the game after the break and added a fourth goal through Lisandro Martínez in the 68th minute. With no further goals, the match ended 4-0.
Sabah managed to create dangerous attacking moments at times but could not break through Manchester United's defense. The Azerbaijani side showed a determined and competitive performance in its first league-phase match of the Champions League despite facing a strong opponent.
Match Statistics
- Possession: Manchester United 64% – 36% Sabah
- Shots: Manchester United 18 – 6 Sabah
- Shots on target: Manchester United 8 – 2 Sabah
- Corners: Manchester United 6 – 3 Sabah
Player of the Match: Bruno Fernandes
The Portuguese star scored one goal and played an influential role in Manchester United's attacking build-up, contributing significantly to the team's comfortable victory.
