Garnacho scores first Manchester United goal with superb effort
‘It’s a lovely finish’: Alejandro Garnacho hailed by Paul Scholes and Owen Hargreaves after 18-year-old winger scored his FIRST Manchester United goal with a superb run and strike against Real Sociedad
- The Argentine started the game in place of Marcus Rashford in San Sebastian
- Brilliant effort that took Manchester United to the brink of Europa League last 16
- Owen Hargreaves and Paul Scholes praised Garnacho for overall performance
Manchester United’s teenage sensation Alejandro Garnacho scored his first goal for the club as they went half way to their objective in San Sebastian.
Needing to win by two clear goals to avoid the play-off round against sides dropping into the Europa League from the Champions League, United took the lead in the first half through a well-taken effort from the Argentine Garnacho.
Starting ahead of Marcus Rashford, Garnacho grabbed his opportunity with both hands with a lovely effort that saw him combine well with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Alejandro Garnacho was electric for Manchester United as they led at the break in Spain
Having been praised for his fearlessness and adventure prior to the game by Owen Hargreaves and Paul Scholes, Garnacho followed up his encouraging performance in last week’s Europa League tie against Sheriff with another strong showing.
The ball was launched long by David de Gea before being headed on by Bruno Fernandes into the path of Ronaldo.
Breaking to the left of the Portuguese was the Argentine, who managed to slip off the shoulder of his marker and in behind. Ronaldo’s ball was perfectly weighted with Garnacho latching onto it before taking two excellent touches to get away from the defender before lashing it into the roof of the net.
The teenage Argentine scored his first goal for the club to put United 1-0 up against Real Sociedad
Speaking on BT Sport at half-time, both Hargreaves and Scholes praised the young player before crediting him with being United’s best in another encouraging performance.
‘I’m really pleased for the young lad, he’s been United’s best player,’ Scholes said.
‘That second touch really makes the goal, he gets it out of his feet and slides it into the top corner. I think he’s been far and away the biggest attacking threat on the pitch. I don’t think the keeper covers himself in glory, but it’s a lovely finish.’
Meanwhile, Hargreaves added: ‘That’s the great thing about young kids, they play with a real enthusiasm. Every time he touches it he runs forward, the first touch is amazing. It is great to see him mentored by Cristiano [Ronaldo].
‘He’s a really good player and it’s nice to see him performing on the biggest stage.’
Paul Scholes and Owen Hargreaves praised the teenager for his strong first half showing
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