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Man Utd Held By Twente In Disappointing Europa League Opener
Eriksen put United ahead in the first half with a brilliant strike inside the box.
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However, he was at fault for Twente’s equalizer when Sam Lammers dispossessed him just outside the United penalty area and blasted a powerful shot past Andre Onana.
United pushed for a late winner, but Twente goalkeeper Lars Unnerstall denied Joshua Zirkzee’s curling effort and made an incredible save to stop Mees Hilgers from scoring an own goal.
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Bruno Fernandes came close, and substitute Kobbie Mainoo had a penalty appeal waved away.
Following a poor Champions League run last season, this was far from the ideal start to United’s European campaign. Despite the result, the team remains unbeaten in four matches, though the last two have ended in draws. United now face a challenging trip to Porto on October 3.
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