Manchester United’s former captain Harry Maguire scored the only goal of the game, as his side defeated FC Copenhagen 1-0 in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. It was Maguire’s first goal for the club in over 20 months, and it came at a crucial time as United were looking to get their Champions League campaign off to a winning start.
The goal came in the 72nd minute when Maguire headed into a Christian Eriksen corner from close range. It was a powerful header, and it left Copenhagen goalkeeper Kamil Grabara with no chance.
Many spectators and experts were surprised by Maguire’s goal because he is not well known for his goal-scoring abilities. In the current club, Manchester United played 5 seasons; during this time, he played 202 matches and scored 8 goals.
However, Maguire’s goal was a welcome sight for United manager Erik ten Hag, who has been under pressure to deliver results since taking over in the summer. The win over Copenhagen was United’s first in the Champions League since December 2021, and it gives them a good chance of qualifying for the knockout stages.
Twitter was abuzz with reactions to Maguire’s goal, with many fans expressing their surprise and delight.
“Maguire scoring a goal is a rarer sight than a unicorn,” wrote one fan.
“I can’t believe Maguire scored a goal,” wrote another fan. “What is happening?”
“Maguire’s goal was the best moment of the season so far,” wrote another fan. “I’m so happy for him.”
The MMI comment section was a hot one too after the encounter.
“Maguire…his performance has stepped up recently… this shows that one should never give up” Evang Ngomba on MMI
“Maguire the Great. The person who was even used in South African parliament to demonstrate the failed government, which was scoring back at its goal, challenged history” Leonard Sakrine on MMI
“Maguire shocked me yesterday. But na good player.” Njego Jude on MMI
“Maguire That brother just went against his own rule yesterday. Maguire’s goal against” Song Jick on MMI
Andre Onana has equally been highly praised for his performance during the encounter, saving so many goals, especially a penalty at the 97th minute. This is something he has rarely done since he officially joined Manchester United.
Many have questioned his low performance during club matches as compared to local matches.
Jacob Harry Maguire (born March 5, 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a center-back for Premier League club Manchester United and the England national team.
