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Default Re: Man United U-23 Matches 2016/17

RESERVES : MANCHESTER UNITED 3 DERBY 2



Premier League 2 | Old Trafford| Scorers: McTominay 17,85 Harrop 67 (pen) | Vernam 35,74

Manchester United's Reserves defeated Derby County 3-2 at Old Trafford in an entertaining Premier League 2 encounter. Charles Vernam twice equalised for the visitors but Scott McTominay scored a brace, including an 85th-minute winner, while the excellent Josh Harrop converted a penalty.

The chance to play under the lights at Old Trafford was a real boost for the youngsters and they were on the offensive from the outset. Joe Riley cut inside to force a save out of Henrich Ravas and, 10 minutes later, the positive start was rewarded.

Harrop produced some cute play on the flank and followed it up with the most inviting of crosses for McTominay to thump home a header from inside the six-yard box. Vernam nodded a Kellan Gordon centre over the top but most of the action continued to come at the other end. Riley again tried his luck with his right foot with no joy and Ravas dealt just as comfortably with a Harrop shot, even though it took a deflection.

The left flank was the most dangerous one for United as Riley supplied another dangerous ball that led to McTominay sliding in, only to see his effort clip the outside of Ravas' right-hand post and go wide. Soon afterwards, Ethan Hamilton was the provider from a similar area but the willing McTominay could only fire too high from close range.

Derby got back on level terms on 35 minutes, against the run of play, when Emil Riis Jakobsen set up Vernam for a header that had crossed the line before being cleared by Devonte Redmond. It was Vernam's fifth goal of the season and undid the Reds' fine work.

Although the classy Harrop launched a dangerous attack in immediate response, the teams went in level at the break. Sadiq El Fitouri's low cross was well fielded by Ravas at the start of the second half but the opportunities began to dry up for the Reds.

The Rams had a good opportunity to edge in front when Vernam headed narrowly wide but Warren Joyce made a tactical reshuffle when introducing fit-again Ro-Shaun Williams and it gave the hosts a bit more impetus. A break inspired by another substitute, Matthew Olosunde, led to Harrop being clumsily tripped inside the area by Alex Cover and the referee pointed to the spot. Up stepped Harrop to drill home a perfect penalty to make it 2-1.

To their credit, Derby battled back with real purpose. Gordon should have scored when firing over the bar and Cover had a shot deflected wide before substitute Alefe Santos delivered a dangerous cross and Vernam flung himself horizontally to power a diving header past Kieran O'Hara for another equaliser.

United piled on the pressure in a desperate bid to deservedly get in front for a third time and were rewarded with five minutes remaining. A patient, yet potent, move again led to the ball going out to the left wing, where Riley's cross was met by Olosunde. The American managed to force it towards McTominay, who spun and crashed a low drive wide of Ravas.

O'Hara made late saves to thwart Jamie Hanson twice, the second effort from a free-kick, as the Reds held out for three welcome points on the back of two draws.

United: O'Hara; El Fitouri, Tuanzebe, Poole, Riley, Scott (Williams 64), Redmond (Olosunde 58), McTominay, Harrop, Willock.
Subs not used: Moutha-Sebtaoui, Chong, Doughty.

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