Feyenoord vs. Manchester United: Score, Reaction from 2016 Europa League Match

Manchester United got their UEFA Europa League campaign off to a poor start on Thursday, as they slipped to a 1-0 defeat to Feyenoord at De Kuip Stadium. 

Tonny Vilhena netted the decisive goal in a lacklustre game from both sides where clear-cut chances were few and far between. 

A scrappy, lethargic first half produced little excitement for either side with United in particular slow in getting out of the blocks.

The first chance of note fell to the hosts when Steven Berghuis cut inside from the right and unleashed a low, left-footed effort on goal, but David De Gea got down well to deny the winger. Feyenoord’s Terence Kongolo also fashioned a chance for Jens Toornstra, but he could only balloon his effort over the bar.

Aside from a Paul Pogba free-kick that was easily dealt with by Brad Jones, the Red Devils’ first real opportunity came midway through the half when Anthony Martial flashed a shot wide of the post after being picked out well by Matteo Darmian.

The Telegraph’s James Ducker reflected on their start:

This has not been good so far from United. Very patchy, no fluency, giving ball away and not putting many moves together

— James Ducker (@TelegraphDucker) September 15, 2016

Once again, Pogba struggled to impose himself on the match, as noted by Stuart Mathieson of the Manchester Evening News:

Pogba just slapped himself on side of face after an error. Think he was trying to wake himself up. Maybe needs a harder slap. #MUFC

— Stuart Mathieson (@StuMathiesonMEN) September 15, 2016

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