Scott McTominay Breaks 23 Year Old Record Held by Manchester United Icon Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

• Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay broke a club record that stood for 23 years when he scored against Omonia Nicosia on Thursday
• Ole Gunnar Solskjaer set the record when he scored in the famous 1999 Champions League final
• Therefore, the Scotland international became the first player since Solskjaer to score after 90 minutes

Scott McTominay was Manchester United's hero on Thursday night in the Europa League after scoring an injury-time winner against Omonia Nicosia.

Omonia's keeper Francis Uzoho was in inspired form, keeping the Red Devils out for most of the match.

Erik Ten Hag's men went into Thursday following a hard-fought win over Everton in the Premier League the previous Sunday. Despite barely winning the first leg against the Cyprus minnows, United were expected to register an easy win.

However, Uzoho had other plans. The Nigerian international faced a mind-boggling 34 shots, with 13 of those on target. He kept 12 of those out, but McTominay was not to be denied after some nice work from Jadon Sancho, according to the BBC.

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McTominay breaks Solskjaer's record

The Scotland international came from the bench to try and help United find a goal from somewhere. The 25-year-old came on with nine minutes left to play for the impressive Casemiro.

With United searching for the important goal, McTominay was teed up by Sancho in the 93rd minute in the box.

According to Mirror, McTominay broker Ole Gunnar Solkjaer's record that had stood for 23 years.

With the goal, the Scot became the first substitute to score a winning goal for the Red Devils after the 90th minute of a European fixture since Solskjaer in the Champions League final in 1999.

Erik Ten Hag's men welcome an in-form Newcastle United to Old Trafford on Sunday, looking to add another win in the league.

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McTominay scores past 'delighted' Uzoho

Sports Brief earlier reported on Omonia Nicosia goalkeeper Francis Uzoho delivering a wholesome interview after his heroics versus Manchester United.

The Nigerian thwarted the Red Devils on many occasions but couldn't stop McTominay's powerful shot from inside the box

McTominay's goal took United to nine points in the competition and three wins from their last three in the Europa League.