Man Utd kids beat Atalanta 4-2 after first-half blitz with highly-rated Joe Hugill one of four different scorers
MANCHESTER UNITED’S Under-19s thumped Atalanta 4-2 in the Uefa Youth League on Wednesday – with highly-rated Joe Hugill one of FOUR different scorers. The Red Devils’ kids fought from 1-0 down to secure their second group-stage win of this season’s tournament. After beating Young Boys 1-0 in their opening game, the United Under-19s were mauled […]
MANCHESTER UNITED’S Under-19s thumped Atalanta 4-2 in the Uefa Youth League on Wednesday – with highly-rated Joe Hugill one of FOUR different scorers.
The Red Devils’ kids fought from 1-0 down to secure their second group-stage win of this season’s tournament.
After beating Young Boys 1-0 in their opening game, the United Under-19s were mauled 4-1 in their previous game against Villarreal.
But Man Utd – captained by future star Teden Mengi – got back to winning ways at Leigh Sports Village to take a huge step towards qualifying for the knockout stages.
Atalanta stunned the young Red Devils by taking an early lead thanks to captain Simone Panada’s strike.
But Zidane Iqbal equalised just ONE MINUTE later to restore parity with a low, driven shot from the edge of the box.
And just four minutes after that, Hugill gave his side the lead following a strong run – and superb cross – from Alejandro Garnacho.
United went 3-1 up just moments later, after Garnacho got on the scoresheet himself with a dazzling run and curling effort.
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Omari Forson made it 4-1 with his first touch of the match as he poked home a great cut-back from Alvaro Fernandez.
Tommaso de Nipoti scored a screamer for Atalanta in the dying embers of the game – but it was little more than consolation.
Ultimately, United ran out comfortable 4-2 winners in what could prove a vital win in their quest for Youth League glory.
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