Manchester United’s wonder kid, Kobbie Mainoo, scored a magnificent goal yesterday, giving his team a 2-1 lead in the 67th minute against Liverpool.
With the score tied at 1-1 following goals from Luis Diaz and Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo took center stage.
The 18-year-old seized the opportunity, receiving the ball on the half-turn before unleashing a shot that propelled Manchester United into the lead at Old Trafford.
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While fans flooded social media with praise for the youngster’s remarkable strike, they couldn’t help but notice a striking resemblance to a goal scored at Old Trafford back in 2009.
Beyond the on-field action, supporters even observed uncanny parallels in the movements of the advertising boards during both goals.
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Despite facing dominance from the visitors, Mainoo handed Erik ten Hag’s side the lead with his exceptional strike in the second half.
Kobbie Mainoo vs Federico Macheda: Who did it better?
Following the goal, Manchester United fans flooded social media platforms to draw comparisons between Mainoo’s goal and previous memorable strikes.
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”Who did it better? Federico Macheda? Or Mainoo?” asked one supporter.