On the evening of September 14, Beijing time, the 4th round of the English Premier League ushered in a focus battle, Manchester United team away to challenge Southampton. In this match, United won 3-0 with the outstanding performance of Derek De Ligt, Rashford and Gancho, and gained three valuable points.
In the 35th minute, Manchester United broke the deadlock. On a corner kick, Derek Hunt rose high above the defenders and scored a precise header to make the score 1-0. This goal not only showed Derek Hunt's solidity in defense, but also proved that he is a threat in offense as well.
Afterwards, the attacking momentum of the Manchester United team became more and more fierce. Rashford finally broke his personal goal drought, he received a teammate's pass in the penalty area, calmly swung past the defenders, and fired a powerful shot to extend the score to 2-0. This goal is very significant for Rashford, which not only helped United further consolidate the lead, but also allowed him to get back to the long-lost goal scoring feeling.
However, the climax of the match did not end there. In the 79th minute, Southampton's captain Stephens was sent off by the referee with a red card for excessive shoveling in a defensive action, which forced Southampton to play with ten men for the rest of the match. This penalty undoubtedly gave Manchester United a greater advantage.
Going into extra time, Manchester United didn't let their guard down because they were ahead. On the contrary, they continued to maintain a high-pressure press against Southampton. Finally, towards the end of the extra time, substitute Gana Qiao received a pass from his teammates in the penalty area, calmly adjusted the angle, and fired a low shot into the goal, sealing the victory for Manchester United. The goal was not only a reflection of Gana Joe's individual ability, but also the result of the efforts of the whole team of Manchester United.
Finally, with the referee's whistle, the match ended. Manchester United finished the match with a 3-0 victory over Southampton.
