Manchester United Beat Omonoia Nicosia 1-0 Thanks To Stoppage Time Goal From Scott McTominay - In Pics

Scottish midfielder Scott McTominay scored deep into stoppage time to give Manchester United a 1-0 victory over Omonoia Nicosia in the Europa League on Thursday. McTominay received a pass from fellow substitute Jadon Sancho and fired the winner past Nigeria international goalkeeper Francis Uzoho at Old Trafford. Uzoho made some great saves for the Cypriot club, denying Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcus Rashford and others. Casemiro hit the crossbar in the first half. Ronaldo made a rare start for United as he is pressing his case to get more minutes in the Premier League after scoring the winner against Everton on Sunday for his first open-play goal of the season. The Portugal forward has been marginalized since the hiring of manager Erik ten Hag, who seems to want more mobility and pressing from his strikers, meaning Ronaldo has mostly been used in Europe so far this season. Despite dominating, United failed to find the back of the net until McTominay struck to ensure the victory a week after they had to come from behind to beat Omonia 2-1.

Updated: 14 Oct 2022 11:50 am

UEFA Europa League 2022-23: Manchester United vs Omonia | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

Omonia's Nemanja Miletic, second right reacts with other teammates after his team receive the opening goal during a group E Europa League soccer match between Manchester United and Omonia at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.

Manchester United's head coach Erik ten Hag, right, shakes hands with referee Joao Pinheiro after the end of a group E Europa League soccer match between Manchester United and Omonia at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.

Manchester United's Scott McTominay , third left, scores the opening goal against Omonia during a group E Europa League soccer match between Manchester United and Omonia at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.

UEFA Europa League 2022-23: Manchester United vs Omonia | Photo: Martin Rickett/PA via AP

Manchester United's Scott McTominay celebrates scoring a goal during a group E Europa League soccer match between Manchester United and Omonia at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.

Omonia's Fotis Papoulis runs with the ball in from of Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes during a group E Europa League soccer match between Manchester United and Omonia at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.

Omonia's Bruno runs with the ball as Manchester United's Fred, right tries to stop him during a group E Europa League soccer match between Manchester United and Omonia at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.

Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo, left, tries to score behind Omonia's Nemanja Miletic, center as Omonia's goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, right, saves the ball during a group E Europa League soccer match between Manchester United and Omonia at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.

Manchester United's Antony controls the ball as Omonia's Moreto Cassama tries to stop him during a group E Europa League soccer match between Manchester United and Omonia at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.

Omonia's goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, right, saves the ball during a group E Europa League soccer match between Manchester United and Omonia at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.

Omonia's fans chant slogans during a group E Europa League soccer match between Manchester United and Omonia at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.