Twitter erupts as Manchester United claim narrow victory over Omonia despite Cristiano Ronaldo putting in an ineffective performanceย
Manchester United needed Scott McTominay's injury-time winner to beat Omonia Nicosia 1-0 in the UEFA Europa League, with Cristiano Ronaldo a bystander throughout.
Omonia goalkeeper Francis Uzoho had the game of his life on Thursday, and one he will cherish as he is a lifelong United fan.
He made numerous saves throughout the first half as the Red Devils kept shooting with no luck at his goal.
Marcus Rashford went close in the 22nd minute when he was played in on goal by Cristiano Ronaldo.
The English forward could only fire at Uzoho, who made himself big by closing down the space.
Casemiro then rattled the crossbar with a thunderstrike in the 33rd minute, with United unable to break down Omonia's stern defense. Omonia stood firm in blocking out the Red Devils' onslaught throughout the match.
Uzoho then pulled off a spectacular double save in the 47th minute to deny Antony and Rashford.
It looked like being one of those nights for United as they just couldn't find the killer instinct to get on the scoresheet.
Rashford used his pace to trouble the Omonia defense and Uzoho was always there to save the day. He denied the Englishman once again in the 60th minute.
The Cypriot minnows had just three shots all game against Manchester United's 34.
It seemed as if United would have to settle for a dreadful 0-0 draw before substitute Scott McTominay popped up with a vital winner in the 93rd minute.
The Scottish midfielder found the ball eight yards outside goal after it pinballed inside the box courtesy of Jadon Sancho's shot. He made no mistake in converting the chance to give United the much-needed goal.
United fans will be breathing a deep sigh of relief and here are some reactions from fans on Twitter on a night where the Red Devils clinched a last-gasp win:
Manchester United after 80 minutes vs Omonia Nicosia:
30 shots
20 shots inside the box
10 shots on target
7 big chances
3.44 xG
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Omonia's goalkeeper Francis Uzoho tonight https://t.co/VKLmdFdgV4
Casemiro really thought its Modric whoโll put the shot in, naa bro this is Bruno G, he shoots to the moon
Scott McTominay going into his post match interview
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Scott McTominay ๐ฑ
what is he doingThis keeper is supposed to be a United fan๐ญ what is he doing
Regardless of how this game finishes, this will be a game Francis Uzoho will never forget, what a performance https://t.co/DM5pzk6QSE
When it was time to help Nigeria get to the World Cup he made a mistake and caused us our place, now acting like Superman today. PISS OFF UZOHO
@btsportfootball Best keeper performance since Ochoa at the WC this man
@ManUtd SCORE MAN๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ
@ManUtd This is pathetic.
@ManUtd Sign this keeper up
@ManUtd Struggling against part time priests lol ๐คฃ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ
@ManUtd Are we playing Nicos Omonia or prime fucking real madrid๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ
Cristiano Ronaldo has been turned into a ball boy by Omania Fc
@UtdArena WTF is wrong with Ronaldo, he's not getting into attacking spaces. He has had the least threat of all our attackers and midfielders
Where is Cristiano Ronaldo?
Josรฉ Mourinho thank you for persisting with Scott McTominay with the knowledge heโd one day save us against a team from a country of 1.2 million people. Pep could never.
Me explaining how I'm still right for slating McTominay for 90 minutes, despite him scoring the winner #MUFC https://t.co/GtWZ2uNtZE
Death
Taxes
Rashford missing sitters then tweeting paragraphs after matches
Cristiano Ronaldo quiet on nervy night for Manchester United
Manchester United survived a huge scare against one of the lowest ranked sides in the Europa League.
Omonia's effort was brave and Uzoho has given his transfer fee a huge increase off the back of a spectacular display.
However, there is cause for concern in the form of Cristiano Ronaldo, who was barely involved throughout the match.
The Portuguese had seven shots, with two of those being on target. He also had 32 touches of the ball and failed to impress.
Manchester United remain second in Group E, trailing leaders Real Sociedad by three points.
Next up for the Red Devils is the visit of Newcastle United in the Premier League on October 16.