Manchester United in the fifth round of the group stage granted a visit to Astana, which has not yet scored points in this tournament draw.

“Red Devils” arrived in a rejuvenated composition without much of the base, however, from the first minutes took possession of the game initiative and had a great control of the ball.

The goal was scored by the guests already in the 10th minute - Jesse Lingard was noted for an exact shot. The first half was dictated by Manchester United.

In the second half, Grigorchuk’s team intensified and regained parity with Shomko’s efforts, and soon the ball flew into the goal from Bernard after shooting Rukavina from the flank.

Manchester United created some dangerous moments at the end of the match, but the guard of the gates of Astana was on top. The final whistle recorded a victory for the hosts.

Astana - Manchester United 2: 1.

Goals: Shomko 55, Bernard 62 (own goal) - Lingard, 10 Astana: Erich - Rukavina, Postnikov, Logvinenko, Shomko - Beisebekov, Mayevsky, Siguriorsson, Rotariu - Khizhnichenko (Pertsukh 85), Murtazaev (Young, 90.