Premier League: Martinez's Fortunate Goal Secures 1-0 Victory for Man United Against Fulham
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Synopsis
On January 27, Lisandro Martinez's deflected strike led Manchester United to a 1-0 win over Fulham, marking the latter's first home defeat since November 23. United's solid performance secured them three crucial points as they aim to advance further in the UEFA Europa League.
Key Takeaways
- Lisandro Martinez scored the decisive goal for Manchester United.
- Fulham faced their first home defeat since November 23.
- This win marked United's third away victory this season.
- United aims to secure progression in the UEFA Europa League soon.
- The match featured several near misses from both teams.
London, Jan 27 (NationPress) Lisandro Martinez's deflected effort secured a 1-0 win for Manchester United against Fulham, marking the latter's first home defeat since November 23.
The Argentine struck after 78 minutes, giving Amorim’s side a boost in a tightly contested match in west London. The Reds have now triumphed in all of their last eight visits to Craven Cottage, a streak dating back to December 2011.
This victory, their third on the road in the league this season, elevates United to 12th place in the standings, as they shift focus back to the UEFA Europa League amidst a hectic January.
Amorim's squad will head to Romania on Thursday to face FCSB, aware that another win will ensure advancement into the competition's Round of 16.
United managed only a single shot in a first half that Fulham dominated. Alex Iwobi was the standout player, testing Andre Onana with two strong efforts, while Raul Jimenez also had a couple of attempts that sailed over the crossbar.
The second half followed a similar trend, with some United supporters believing Bruno Fernandes' 20-yard free-kick had found the net, but it actually struck the side-netting.
Ultimately, a touch of luck led to the goal. Garnacho left his defender bewildered with a clever body feint, creating space for Toby Collyer, who had just replaced the injured Ugarte, to receive the ball. However, Collyer was outpaced, allowing Martinez to confidently step up from the back and score.
Fulham nearly equalized late on when Joachim Andersen redirected Andreas Pereira's corner.
Rodrigo Muniz shot high over the bar when unmarked in the area with just two minutes left, while Amad scored from a late United counter-attack, only for VAR to disallow the goal for offside. The Reds held firm in the closing moments to claim a crucial three points away from home.
