Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United just managed to oust Ukrainian outfit Zorya Luhansk 1-0 at Old Trafford in their Europa League encounter. Zlatan Ibrahimovic headed the only goal of the clash in the 69th minute, Wayne Rooney provided the assist.
FT: United 1 Zorya 0.
Zlatan’s second-half header settles the game and hands #MUFC three points. #UEL pic.twitter.com/tIJpwNI9OH
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 29, 2016
He scored the only goal of the game and you’ve voted him your Man of the Match. Not a bad night for @Ibra_Official… 👏🏻 #MUFC pic.twitter.com/T14FMX686b
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 29, 2016
Ibra rescued Manchester United from an embarrassing situation with his goal. It was a brilliant poacher’s goal, one that Zlatan will take credit for.
Zlatan: “We won and that’s what counts after the loss in Rotterdam. It was good to take the three points today.” #MUFC #UEL pic.twitter.com/ygoZNyMUur
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 29, 2016
Ibra now has 6 goals to his name in 10 outings for the Old Trafford outfit in all competitions.
Six goals in 10 games so far for Zlatan Ibrahimovic. ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️#ZlatanTime #MUFC pic.twitter.com/zcR8sQELPt
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 29, 2016
“We deserved to win but it was difficult. Wayne was laughing about the goal afterward, he said he made a great assist, but he gave us what we needed at the time, a second presence in the box,” said Jose Mourinho at the post-match press conference.
#MUTVHD: Jose Mourinho speaks to reporters following Thursday’s 1-0 win. #MUFC https://t.co/tF9cXZGhZH
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 29, 2016
Jose Mourinho on Zlatan Ibrahimovic: “Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a tremendous player. Nobody can believe his age. His quality is simply amazing.”
Mourinho on Zlatan to #MUTVHD: “Nobody can believe his age… his quality is amazing.” #MUFC https://t.co/LeI70kjWZF
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 29, 2016