Manchester United secured all three points against Omonia in Europa League Group E tonight, courtesy of a late goal from Scott McTominay.
Erik ten Hag’s men had a whopping 78% possession to Omonia’s 22%.
The Reds recorded an incredible 34 shots on goal, with 13 on target. Omonia, on the other hand, only had three shots and only one hit the target.
United made 742 passes with a passing accuracy of 89%.
Neil Lennon’s men had 213 passes with a success rate of 59%.
The hero of the Red Devils in the difficult victory was McTominay.
The Scotland international came on late to replace Casemiro, who started the game after a brilliant performance against Everton.
McTominay had 11 touches on the ball in the nine minutes he was on the pitch.
The midfielder has completed just 6 passes since his introduction in the 81st minute.
All 3 shots from 25, of which he scored the most important goal to help United win.
Scott McTominay’s game in numbers against Nicosia:
11 touches 6 completed passes 3 shots 1 goal
The only player who could finish his dinner tonight. ???????????? pic.twitter.com/icsxzCzKg4
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) October 13, 2022
With his late strike, McTominay becomes the first substitute to score a 90th-minute goal on the European stage for the 20-time English champions since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the Champions League final in 1999.
90 – Scott McTominay is the first substitute to score a 90th-minute winner in a European match for Manchester United since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the 1999 Champions League final. Relieved. #MUNOMO
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) October 13, 2022
On a day when several players missed opportunities, some clear chances, it was the substitute who found the moment of inspiration that keeps United in the race for top spot in the group.
Although he remains suspended for the match against Newcastle, his goal will do his confidence good in future matches on the return leg.
