Ruben Amorim gets first Man United win against Bodo/Glimt
Manchester United came from behind to beat Bodo/Glimt 3-2 in the Europa League, securing their first victory under new manager Ruben Amorim.
United took an early lead in the first minute when keeper Nikita Haikin failed to handle a back pass, allowing Rasmus Højlund to apply pressure and Alejandro Garnacho to tap in the loose ball from close range.
Bodo/Glimt responded with two quick counter-attacks. Hakon Evjen scored a stunning strike into the top corner in the 19th minute, and Philip Zinckernagel held off Tyrell Malacia before beating keeper André Onana, leaving the Old Trafford crowd in shock.
United equalized just before halftime when Noussair Mazraoui's pass found Højlund, who controlled the ball with a deft first touch and shot between two defenders into the far corner.
Five minutes into the second half, United took the lead again when Manuel Ugarte's low cross was expertly guided into the net by Højlund, shortly after Mason Mount had hit the crossbar.
Despite multiple attempts, United couldn't extend their lead and had to rely on two crucial saves from Onana to secure the three points, which lifted them to 12th in the standings on nine points, just ahead of Bodo/Glimt on seven.
"Of course, I see what everybody sees, good moments, difficult moments," Amorim told TNT Sports.
"There was some confusion in the end trying to hold the result, but the lads did a great job. They ran, they pressed, they tried to do the things we have worked on in the last three days and we won."
Amorim's first game in charge was a 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Sunday.
"Half of the stadium doesn't know me. I came from Portugal, and I did nothing for this club. Yet the way they make me feel at home is special," he said.
"I will keep this to the end of my career."
Amorim described the game as a roller coaster.
"Like a real ride. We started well, but then suffered two goals in two transitions. I like the way the players tried to play our game," he said.
"Sometimes we won the ball and have had problems in the past giving the ball away too much -- the mindset is keeping the ball. They are really trying, and I think we deserved the win."
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