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Casemiro’s late goal sends Red Devils into the break 2-1 up vs Bournemouth

(Video) Manchester United vs Bournemouth: First-Half report, goals & stats

Manchester United head into the break with 2-1 advantage over Bournemouth at Old Trafford following action packed first half in matchday 16 of the Premier League that delivered goals.

The hosts struck early through Amad Diallo before Bournemouth responded via Antoine Semenyo, only for Casemiro to restore United’s lead with stoppage time goal just before the interval.

How the first half Goals unfolded

United capitalised on defensive confusion inside the Bournemouth box after dangerous delivery, with Amad reacting quickest to bundle the ball home and give the Red Devils early edge.

Bournemouth punished United’s defensive lapse as Semenyo fired in powerful equaliser ending his goal drought and swinging momentum back in the visitors’ favour heading toward half time.

A crucial late strike saw Casemiro convert United’s sustained pressure into a decisive goal restoring the lead deep into stoppage time and sending Ruben Amorim’s side into the dressing room ahead.

Tactical flow & first half analysis

Man United started aggressively dictating the tempo during the opening half hour and creating multiple chances through Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro & Bryan Mbeumo.

Despite United’s territorial dominance, Bournemouth remained dangerous on the break , and made their moments count when space opened up.

Halftime stats (SofaScore)

Manchester United 17 – 7 Bournemouth

Manchester United 4 – 3 Bournemouth

Manchester United 2 – 2 Bournemouth

Manchester United 180 – 168 Bournemouth