Kobbie Mainoo: Manchester United Youngster Scores Late Winner in Man Utd's 4-3 Win Over Wolves

Kobbie Mainoo: Manchester United Youngster Scores Late Winner in Man Utd's 4-3 Win Over Wolves

Isaac Darko
updated at February 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM
  • Kobbie Mainoo's wonderful solo goal secured Manchester United's victory
  • Marcus Rashford was also on target after just five minutes into the game
  • Scott McTominay's quick response restored Man United's two-goal lead

Kobbie Mainoo emerged as the hero for Manchester United, securing a dramatic victory with a remarkable solo goal in the final moments of the game.

Despite Wolves' late equaliser by Pedro Neto in the 95th minute, the young midfielder found the net seconds before the final whistle.

Manchester United, Kobbie Mainoo, Wolves, Premier League
Kobbie Mainoo's wonderful solo goal secured Manchester United's victory. Photo by Marc Atkins
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Mainoo's winning goal was a display of pure brilliance, as the 18-year-old deftly manoeuvred past one defender, executed a nutmeg on another, and expertly curled the ball into the bottom corner of Jose Sa's goal.

This moment of excellence proved just enough for the Red Devils to clinch all three Premier League points in a thrilling encounter, the BBC reported.

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Wolves had earlier received a glimmer of hope through a Pablo Sarabia penalty, but Scott McTominay swiftly restored Man United's two-goal lead, heading home from a corner just 1 minute and 23 seconds after coming off the bench.

While Max Kilman struck for Wolves with five minutes remaining, and Neto added another goal, it was ultimately Mainoo's extraordinary contribution in the 97th minute that sealed the victory.

United have witnessed four of the last five 90th-minute winning goals in the Premier League scored by players aged 18 or younger: Federico Macheda in 2009, Marcus Rashford in 2016, Alejandro Garnacho in 2022, and now Maino, per Ghanaweb.

Fans warn Kobbie Mainoo against picking Ghana

Meanwhile, Ghanaian football fans have advised Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo against a decision to pick the Black Stars over the English national team.

Mainoo produced an outstanding performance on his first Premier League start as the Red Devils strolled to a 3-0 win against Everton on Sunday.

His performances for the English giants has raised eyebrows from the Ghana Football Association due to his Ghanaian heritage.

Keane praises Mainoo

Manchester United’s youngsters gave fans something to cheer about after they led the Red Devils to a convincing 3-0 victory over Everton in the Premier League on Sunday.

Club legend Roy Keane praised Kobbie Mainoo, who dazzled in midfield against the Toffees, Sports Brief reported earlier.

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Isaac Darko
Isaac Darko is a La Liga, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga editor at Sports Brief with a Degree in Journalism and Communications from Ghana Institute of Journalism (2010)