Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo’s goals in the first half gave the Red Devils their first Europa League victory of the campaign in Moldova.
The majority of United’s game was professional, but the buildup to Sancho’s goal captured everyone’s attention on social media.
Tyrell Malacia at left-back served as the first of the away team’s 12 passes before Sancho slid the ball past Maksym Koval.
What stands out is how effectively United moves the ball across the field. It’s one-touch stuff, which at times last season was lacking.
Christian Eriksen also makes a brilliant finishing move, expertly lifting the ball into Sancho’s path.
Supporters are trying not to get very excited online, but they believe that ten Hag’s vision is beginning to materialize.
We couldn’t string five passes without losing the ball last season,” one individual said.
“Ronaldo drawing four defenders to give Sancho room is not spoken about,” another person said.
Eriksen and Antony are ideal for this technique, a third user tweeted.
After scoring just five goals in his debut season, Sancho now has three this year.
The 22-year-old, who hasn’t competed for his country in 11 months, was left out of Gareth Southgate’s England squad earlier on Thursday.
Six minutes before halftime, Ronaldo’s penalty gave United a two-goal advantage, and he celebrated in typical style.
United kept their third excellent record in five games thanks to a confident second half.
On October 2, United will play a rematch with fierce rival Manchester City.
SOURCE: BT SPORT
