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During Saturday’s Premier League match at Old Trafford, Morgan Gibbs-White scored a surprising goal against Manchester United that caught goalkeeper Andre Onana completely off guard. Gibbs-White struck the ball from the edge of the penalty area with a shot that initially seemed destined to be easily saved by Onana, who has been performing exceptionally well for United this season.
Contrary to Gibbs-White’s own expectations, the shot unexpectedly slipped past Onana, leaving the goalkeeper looking embarrassed. The goal came shortly after Rasmus Hojlund had equalized an earlier goal by Nikola Milenkovic, and it helped Nottingham Forest reclaim the lead just two minutes into the second half.
In a post-match interview with Sky Sports, Gibbs-White candidly admitted that he was surprised by the goal. “I didn’t think it was going in at all,” he said, while also acknowledging Onana’s typically high standard of goalkeeping. “I don’t want to discredit Onana, he’s an incredible goalkeeper, but when I had the shot, I thought he was going to pick it up,” Gibbs-White explained.
The goal was part of a rapid sequence where Forest scored two goals within nine minutes of the restart, taking a 3-1 lead. Gibbs-White attributed this quick turnaround to specific tactical instructions given during the half-time break. He revealed that the team’s strategy involved him and teammate Chris Wood positioning themselves more narrowly to control Manchester United’s midfielders, while the wingers would press and look for counter-attacking opportunities.
The match ultimately ended with Nottingham Forest securing a 3-2 victory at Old Trafford, with Gibbs-White’s unexpected goal playing a crucial role in the win.
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