Europa League Results: Edinson Cavani Takes Man United To Qualify For The Semifinals

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JAKARTA - Manchester United (MU) qualified for the semi-finals of the Europa League after reinforcing the aggregate against Granada through a 2-0 victory in the second leg of the quarter-finals at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England, Thursday local time (Friday WIB).

United's quick goal from Edinson Cavani was able to be doubled by Manchester United which forced Jesus Vallejo to score an own goal in this matchmaking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team step into the semifinals with a 4-0 aggregate victory over Granada, according to Antara's official website.

In the semifinals, MU will face AS Roma, who successfully eliminated Ajax in the other quarter-finals.

Despite having to lose Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, and Scott McTominay due to suspension of yellow card accumulation, MU is still able to appear dominant over Granada in this match.

Not even six minutes into the game, Cavani opened MU's advantage at Old Trafford with his first touch shot to greet Paul Pogba's bait.

Semi-finals in our sights 🏹🎯

A job well done tonight, lads 👊

🔴 #MUFC

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— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 15, 2021

Granada almost scored an instant reply two minutes later, when Yangel Herrera's header sent goalkeeper David de Gea off his feet, but it was a shame that the ball was slightly off the side of the goal.

The team made by Diego Martinez created another chance in the 20th minute when Angel Montoro sent in a measured cross, unfortunately, Herrera's header was back off target.

The hosts slowly managed to regain control of the game, unfortunately, Bruno Fernandes shot still bounced over the crossbar, and Fred's shot from the edge of the penalty box deviated from the target.

United's lead lasted until halftime and five minutes into the second half Mason Greenwood almost doubled it had his shot not been stopped by goalkeeper Rui Silva.

In the 66th minute, the visitors created another chance in a set piece situation when Montoro sent a free-kick at German Sanchez, unfortunately, the Granada captain failed to find the target.

Granada continued to fight back and four minutes from normal half-time almost equalized, but unfortunately, Victor Diaz's long-range shot was too weak and was easily tamed by De Gea.

At the end of normal time, Alex Telles sends in a cross which is met by Juan Mata's header, the ball then hits Vallejo's body before hitting the post for the Granada defender's own goal. MU two, Granada zero.

GET IN!

See you in the #UEL semi-finals 😎

🔴 #MUFC

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 15, 2021