LM: VfL Wolfsburg for the first time in the history of the 1/8 finals of the Champions League. PSV also plays on – Onet.pl

 
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  VfL Wolfsburg – Manchester United
 
 
 

Manchester United arrived at Volkswagen Arena Wolfsburg weakened by the absence of Wayne Rooney. What’s more, players Louis van Gaal to advance to the 1/8 finals of the Champions League needed a good result in the other Group B match between PSV and CSKA Moscow.

The match settled down after thinking the Dutch coach, when in the 10th minute after 690 minutes without a goal, a goal scored by Anthony Martial. Great perpendicular serving in this situation skillfully Juan Mata, a 19-year-old scored his second goal in the Champions League.

Fantastic answer in the 14th minute gave the hosts. After the set piece enforced by Ricardo Rodriguez came out superbly to pick Naldo in the penalty box and fired in the air, giving no chance to intervene David de Gei. It was the Brazilian’s second goal in a career in the Champions League.

runners-up Germany decided to “have fun” with team at Old Trafford when in the 29th minute after a binary action Vierinhy with Julian Draxler, the first gave Wolfsburg the lead. Even before the break, and specifically in the 39th minute of the Contra came the hosts. Before chance after a triplet of shares he stood Draxler, but its too slow decision meant he shoots opportunity to demonstrate by De Gee.

Fatal news did not leave Manchester United when before the break of the match due to an injury he had to leave Matteo Darmian. In his place on the field came rookie, only 18-year-old Cameron Borthwick-Jackson. Guests improved mood Jesse Lingard, putting the ball in the net rivals, but a Serbian judge, assistant not considered a goal, stating that Mata absorbed attention Wolves keeper.

In the 60th minute a fantastic parade with a shot from the air Depaya made a Benaglio. Every minute in front of goal team was getting hotter, but perfectly convincing performances Swiss Wolves goalkeeper. The response was staggering as far away from the gate ran out De Gea and tried to lob him Schuerrle, but eventually the Spaniard stopped Wolfsburg winger.

In 72 minutes, before an excellent opportunity after iniquity on Martialu were guests. The French international was fouled just before the goal line, but the solid portion of the game has not used Depay. Ten minutes later the euphoria United supporters launched a suicidal hit Joshua Guilavogui, beating Benaglio. The joy was short, and immediate response came from a corner in the 84th minute, when second time in this match Naldo hit.

VfL Wolfsburg – Manchester United 3: 2 (2: 1)

Goals: Naldo (14, 84), Vieirinha (29) – Anthony Martial (10), Joshua Guilavogui (82-yourself.)

In parallel played in the match between PSV Eindhoven and CSKA Moscow the first half of disappointed fans, because they did not live up goals. The second part of the game showed what the Champions League. First the visitors ahead after a penalty 76 minutes into the match gave Sergei Ignashevich. To tie two minutes later led Luuk de Jong. First victory ward Philippe Cocu gave a shot from the edge of the area Davy Propper.

These results meant that the 1/8 finals of the Champions League was promoted for the first time in the history of VfL Wolfsburg. Besides him, there will play PSV Eindhoven players. Manchester United face competition only in the Europa League.

PSV Eindhoven – CSKA Moscow 2: 1 (0: 0).

Goals: Luuk de Jong (78) Davy Proepper (86) – Sergei Ignashevich (76-penalty).