Huddersfield Town Gave Manchester United a Nightmare on Matchday 9 Premier League
Huddersfield Town gave Manchester United a nightmare. Entering the team's second-place standings at John Smith's Stadium on Saturday (21/10) night, Huddersfield hosts able to provide the first defeat for the Red Devils this season with a score of 2-1.
Manchester United immediately tried to take the initiative game by appearing to attack since the early minutes. Several times the efforts built Juan Mata, Anthony Martial, and Romelu Lukaku still able to be driven by the host defense.
Able to continue to put pressure, Manchester United actually left behind in the 28th minute. Beginning with the mistake of Juan Mata in the ball, Aaron Mooy was able to counterattack quickly to the Red Devils defense before sending feedback to Thomas Ince. Ince shot able to deny De Gea but instead fell to the feet of Mooy who without difficulty put it to the left side of the goal.
Left behind one goal, Manchester United tried to respond by appearing more attacking. But a mistake in defense by Viktor Lindelof while anticipating a long ball from goalkeeper Jonas Loessl to make Laurent Depoitre easily conquered De Gea and make the score became 2-0 in the 33rd minute. The score lasted until the first half ended.
After falling behind in the first half, coach Jose Mourinho made a change of players. Juan Mata came out replaced Henrikh Mkhitaryan, while Anthony Martial who had pocketed a yellow card early in the first half was replaced by Marcus Rashford.
Like the first half, Manchester United continued to dominate the game. Even the possession ball owned by The Red Devils had touched the number 76 percent, compared to 24 percent belong to the host. But the attack from Huddersfield actually looks more dangerous through fast counterattack that became their mainstay.
In the 76th minute, Manchester United have a golden opportunity to minimize the position. But I, a header effort from Ander Herrera utilizing a cross from Ashley Young can still be thwarted well by Jonas Loessl.
Two minutes after the opportunity, Manchester United efforts finally bear fruit. The hard work of Romelu Lukaku who brought the ball to the left side of the host defense he ended by sending a cross into the Huddersfield penalty box. And without control means, Rashford is already waiting in the forbidden box capable of maximizing it into goals. The Score was changed to 2-1.
Successfully minimize the position, Manchester United more excited and more incentive to build an attack on the host defense. But some efforts from Romelu Lukaku, Marcus Rashford, and Henrik Mkhitaryan always hit the host defense firmly.
In injury time, Manchester United have a golden opportunity to equalize through a chaos inside the penalty box. But chances from Chris Smalling is still able to be blocked by Mathias Joergensen who do crucial tackle. Score 2-1 to victory host lasted until the game ended.
With the result, Huddersfield Town is now collecting 12 points from nine games and are in 10th position. While this defeat became the first defeat for Manchester United this season, although its position is still in second place, they are now five points behind Manchester City in place different beat Burnley three goals without reply.
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