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Bruno: My wonder strike was a team effort

Official Manchester United Website 2024/5/18
Wednesday 24 April 2024 23:47

Bruno Fernandes’s long-range strike against Sheffield United, on his weak foot, was a goal for everyone of a Manchester United persuasion to enjoy on Wednesday night.

The effort put the Reds 3-2 up, and ahead for the first time on the evening, as Bruno found the net for the second time in the eventual 4-2 victory at Old Trafford.

But despite the sheer beauty of the finish, Bruno says there was so much more to the goal, with important roles played by his team-mates to set it up.

“I think, obviously it’s a great strike, but I think the team [contribution] was great. That makes the space bigger,” he began, speaking to MUTV’s Liam Bradford at full-time.

Fernandes registered two goals – having earlier netted from the penalty spot – and an assist on the evening, setting up Rasmus Hojlund just four minutes after his wonder strike.

And, speaking in his interview with club media, the skipper explained how he was also keen to tee up young debutant Ethan Wheatley for a special senior goal, after he was introduced late in the game.

The 18-year-old scored both of United’s goals in the 2-1 U18 Premier League Cup final success against Man City on Tuesday, and became the 250th Academy graduate to play for our first team, upon being brought on against the Yorkshiremen.

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