Portuguese football super star Cristiano Ronaldo scores within two minutes of Alonso’s opener as Manchester United hold Chelsea at Old Trafford.
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 17th Premier League goal of the season to instantly reply to Marcos Alonso’s opener but Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea dealt a heavy blow to their top-four prospects.
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Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea dominated the first half, producing 11 shots, but David De Gea stood firm, denying Kai Havertz in their best chance.
Marcos Alonso put the visitors ahead on the hour-mark with a fine volley from eight yards after Havertz had flicked on Reece James’ cross.
Ronaldo struck less than two minutes later, when he controlled a Nemanja Matic pass and drove the ball home.
The point leaves United in sixth place on 55 points, five behind fourth-placed Arsenal with three matches remaining, having played two matches more than the Gunners.Chelsea lie third, with 66 points.
Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel on Premier League match on Thursday night against Manchester United at Old Trafford, he said ,”We were very strong on and off the ball. Very dominant. A lot of ball wins, a lot of deliveries, a lot of half-chances, a lot space around the box, but unfortunately we lacked precision and determination in the box to finish it off.
When we had it [the lead], we gave it away it one minute later, so it started all over again, but the reaction was good. I’m very happy with the performance. It was a huge team effort and we showed what it needs to win in a big stadium on a big stage, on a focus level, on a physical input level.
We were very fluid, very confident. I was happy with the way we played. We found enough moments for acceleration to take more advantage. It felt like a little bit was missing in the last 16 yards of the field to be more decisive earlier.
Sometimes days like this happen, but it’s on us to learn from it. To win on stages like this, you have to be clinical to get the rewards. It was a huge team effort with a lot of quality but unfortunately, we don’t have what we deserve.”
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