With Casemiro expelled, Manchester United only draw with Southampton

This Sunday, the 12th, the Manchester United received the southamptonin a match valid for the 27th round of the premierLeague. In a very disputed confrontation, the Red Devils had to play with one player less from the first half and managed to hold only a 0-0 tie.

United started the game energetically, putting Bazunu, Southampton goalkeeper, to work. However, the opponents also managed some attacks, endangering the goal defended by from gea. With the game very truncated, the teams kept the ball, but found it difficult to create clear goal opportunities.

Thus, the move that most marked the first half was a foul scored by casemiro. After a rear entry into Alcaraz, the defensive midfielder was cautioned with a yellow card, but the video referee took the play for review. Thus, the referee of the match went back and decided to expel the Brazilian, with 33 minutes of game. Interval! 0 to 0.

With one less, Manchester United had to change their way of playing and, even with the support of the fans, was forced to adopt a more conservative position in the match. However, it was inevitable to contain the growth of Southampton, which created great opportunities and led to danger with the submissions of Ward Prowse.

At 18 minutes, Theo Walcott had a clear opportunity, facing De Gea, but the goalkeeper stood out and made a great save. At 22′, the chance was United’s, but Bazunu sensationally prevented the goal from Bruno Fernandes. The teams fought until the end, but did not remove the tie from the scoreboard. End of the game! 0 to 0.