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Extra time goal gives Lyon a draw against Manchester United in Europa League quarters
@Source: indiatimes.com
Manchester United drew 2-2 against Lyon in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-final at the Groupama Stadium on April 10.Thiego Almada and Rayan Cherki scored for Lyon, while Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee scored for United. Lyon's two goals were scored after United's goalkeeper, André Onana performed poorly, which also made former United defensive midfielder, Nemanja Matic furious, wherein he said that Onana was the worst goalkeeper the club ever had. 120197379The first goal was scored by Thiego Almada for Lyon in the 25th minute, slipping through the gloves of Onana into the net. In what could have been a win for United, Onana committed his second error in extra time of the second half , after parrying Corentin Tolisso's shot, leaving Rayan Cherki to equalise for Lyon in the 95th minute of extra time. 120197380“It’s the worst moment to concede a goal. Two-one would have been a good result away from home but now we have to win it at home. They’re a good team with a good striker and we need to be ready for everything. We defended really well, we were compact, and we’ll need that again at home. We need to keep our heads up – we didn’t lose tonight and we can win at Old Trafford, of course we can.”, said, Leny Yoro, United's centre-back.The second leg of this quarterfinal is set to be held at home ground, Old Trafford on April 18. Manchester United currently sits 13th in the Premier League, and requires a crucial victory for a spot in the Europa League next season.
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