Man United beats Lyon in nine-goal thriller

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Harry Maguire scored in the dying seconds of extra time to help Manchester United snatch a place in the Europa League semi-finals on Thursday with a sensational 7-6 aggreMan United beats Lyon in ninegoal thrillervictory over Olympique Lyonnais in their quarter-final clash.

A thrilling second-leg tie was taken into extra time after United threw away a two-goal lead on the night to be pegged back to 2-2 after 90 minutes with goals from Rayan Cherki and Alexandre Lacazette putting Lyon on the verge of the semi-finals at a stunned Old Trafford.

However, United made its numerical advantage, given to it after Corentin Tolisso’s late red card in normal time, count. Maguire sent Old Trafford into delirium with his 121st-minute header, which sealed a 5-4 victory in the second leg. It was the host which took an early lead, Manuel Ugarte slotting home 10 minutes in after a fine team move before Diogo Dalot added a second just before the break to double the host’s lead.