Manchester United were held to a thrilling 3-3 draw against FC Porto in an electrifying UEFA Europa League clash at Estadio do Dragao on October 3, 2024. 
The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess and resilience.
The game kicked off with high intensity, and it didn't take long for the first goal to arrive. Manchester United's Marcus Rashford opened the scoring in the 7th minute with a low drive that slipped past Porto's goalkeeper, Diogo Costa. The Red Devils doubled their lead in the 20th minute when Rasmus Hojlund, making his first start of the season, found the back of the net.
However, Porto quickly responded. Pepe halved the deficit in the 27th minute, capitalizing on a defensive error by United. Just six minutes later, Samuel Omorodion leveled the score with a powerful header. Omorodion struck again shortly after the restart, putting Porto ahead for the first time in the match.
Manchester United's hopes seemed to dwindle when Bruno Fernandes was sent off, leaving them with ten men. Despite the numerical disadvantage, United fought back, and in the dying moments of the game, Harry Maguire salvaged a point with a dramatic stoppage-time header.
The goal scorers for Manchester United were Marcus Rashford (7'), Rasmus Hojlund (20'), and Harry Maguire (90+'). For FC Porto, Pepe (27') and Samuel Omorodion (33', 50') found the net.
Manchester United will face Aston Villa in their next Premier League fixture on October 6, 2024, at Villa Park. Following that, they will host Brentford at Old Trafford on October 19, 2024. FC Porto will take on SC Braga in their next Primeira Liga match on October 6, 2024, at Estadio do Dragao. They will then travel to face Sintrense on October 20, 2024.
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