United opened the scoring within minutes when Teden Menji cooly converted his penalty making it 1-0. After the goal the Chileans pressed hard putting United under pressure trying to disrupt their passing game.
United created another chance when the ball was whipped in from the right wing almost finding its man but it was headed over the bar by a Colina defender.United opened the scoring within minutes when Teden Menji cooly converted his penalty making it 1-0. After the goal the Chileans pressed hard putting United under pressure trying to disrupt their passing game.
United created another chance when the ball was whipped in from the right wing almost finding its man but it was headed over the bar by a Colina defender.
The Chileans’ chances in the first half came mostly from counter attacks and their next attack was no different as a Colina forward was put through on goal only for the shot to be hit wide.
United’s second goal of the game came when Anthony Elanga finessed the ball into the bottom left corner of the net beating the helpless keeper.
United dominated the first half and had a well deserved 2 goal cushion to send them into the break.
HT Man Utd 2: Colina 0
The Chileans came out in the second half looking for revenge and United’s keeper had to make an outstanding save from a shot 25 yards out causing United some concern.
Colina enjoyed a spell of possession until United won the ball on the half way line and counter attacked with pace. They provided some brilliant link up play and the ball made its way to Teden Menji on the left side of the box where he buried a powerful shot past the keeper to score his second of the day and United’s third.
Due to a spectator falling ill the match was abandoned midway through the second half. United will be happy with a convincing win in their campaign opener. United and Colina are placed in a tough group also featuring Co.Fermanagh and Southampton.
Credit, Elia Boutros