SEVILLE, March 17 — Marcus Rashford’s swerving strike from distance earned Manchester United a 1-0 win at Real Betis on Thursday and passage to the Europa League quarter-finals...
SEVILLE, March 17 — Marcus Rashford’s swerving strike from distance earned Manchester United a 1-0 win at Real Betis on Thursday and passage to the Europa League quarter-finals with a 5-1 aggregate triumph.
Joaquin hit the post for Betis and Juanmi spurned two clear chances for the hosts as they started well, trying to overturn their three-goal deficit at the lively Benito Villamarin stadium. After Juanmi’s misses Pellistri came inches from putting United ahead, with his effort hitting the post.The forward, in remarkable form this season, missed two fine chances after the break but swiftly made amends with a vicious shot from outside the area which flew past Rui Silva and into the bottom corner.
United’s coach had run a risk by lining up with Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro, who were each a booking away from suspension, but they survived unscathed. However the Serbian forward broke the deadlock just before the break from the penalty spot after Manuel Gulde handled in the box and was shown his second yellow card.
Michy Batshuayi went off injured for the hosts early on, damaging their comeback bid, but Jorge Jesus’ team took the lead when Alex Telles handled in the box.Sevilla held out to progress despite pressure from the hosts in the second half, as they looked for a second goal to force extra-time.
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