Brazilians score as Man United and Bournemouth share 8-goal thriller | OneFootball

Manchester United and Bournemouth starred in an electrifying clash this Monday at Old Trafford, for the 16th round of the English Championship. In a game marked by constant changes in the score, the teams ended in a 4-4 draw, with highlights for the goals by Brazilians Matheus Cunha and Casemiro. Diallo and Bruno Fernandes also scored for the home team, while Semenyo, Tavernier, Éli Kroupi, and the Brazilian Evanilson scored for the visitors.

Standings Situation

The result was bitter for Manchester United, who could have taken fifth place (a position that guarantees a spot in the next Europa League) with a win. With the draw, the Red Devils reached 26 points and occupy sixth place. Meanwhile, Bournemouth continues with a modest campaign, appearing in 13th place, with 21 points.

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Match Summary

 MANCHESTER UNITED 4 X 4 BOURNEMOUTH

 Competition: English Championship (16th round)  Location: Old Trafford, in Manchester  Date: December 15, 2025 (Monday)  Time: 5 PM (Brasília time)

Goals

Diallo, at 13’ of the 1st half (Man Utd) Semenyo, at 40’ of the 1st half (Bournemouth) Casemiro, at 48’ of the 2nd half (Man Utd) Evanilson, at 1’ of the 1st half (Bournemouth) Tavernier, at 7’ of the 2nd half (Bournemouth) Bruno Fernandes, at 32’ of the 2nd half (Man Utd) Matheus Cunha, at 35’ of the 2nd half (Man Utd) Éli Kroupi, at 39’ of the 2nd half (Bournemouth)

How was the game?

First Half

United opened the scoring at 13 minutes. Dalot crossed into the area, Matheus Cunha headed for a great save by Petrovic, and Diallo took advantage of the rebound to send it into the back of the net.

Bournemouth's response came at 40, after a communication error between Mason Mount and Luke Shaw. Semenyo got the ball, entered the area, and finished with a cross shot to the right corner of Senne Lammens, leveling the score.

In the added time of the first half, the Red Devils regained the lead. From a corner kick by Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro rose at the far post and headed downwards, with Petrovic unable to prevent the goal.

Second Half

Bournemouth needed just one minute to equalize again after the break. Tavernier made a deep pass, finding Evanilson between the lines; the Brazilian controlled it already inside the area and finished with a cross shot to beat Lammens.

The visitors' turnaround came at seven minutes, with a beautiful free-kick goal by Tavernier, hitting the corner with no chance for the goalkeeper.

At 32, Bruno Fernandes responded in kind and scored a stunning free-kick goal. The Portuguese hit it hard and placed the ball in the top left corner, restoring the tie.

Three minutes later, United turned the game around. In a quick counterattack on the left, Sesko advanced and crossed into the area; Truffert partially cleared it, and Matheus Cunha appeared to finish and find the net.

However, the excitement didn't stop there. At 39, Bournemouth sought the equalizer one last time. Jiménez carried the ball under pressure and found Éli Kroupi, who finished as the goalkeeper came out to seal the 4-4 scoreline.

Next Matches

Manchester United

Aston Villa vs Manchester United | 17th round of the English Championship Date and time: December 21, at 1:30 PM (Brasília time) Location: Villa Park, in Birmingham

Bournemouth

Bournemouth vs Burnley | 17th round of the English Championship Date and time: December 20, at 12 PM Location: Vitality Stadium, in Bournemouth

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