and the big night has arrived millions of viewers from around the world are tuning in for the uefa
europa league final my name is derek ray my co-commentator to help describe all the action
is the former arsenal defender lee dixon and with the atmosphere building to fever pitch
we're just minutes away from kickoff time here this ought to be a terrific spectacle lee
well the long road from the start the competition almost a year ago to the final is here both
teams had the added advantage of if they win this competition a champions league place is available
it is the europa league final and they are underway
and here's the lineup for manchester united victor lindelof plays alongside
harry maguire in central defence and operating up front today edinson cavani
mason greenwood well there are many who regard bruno finance as the complete footballer lee
what do you think we'll see from him today well his ability on the
ball is second to none just watch how close he keeps the ball to his feet
he lures defenders in then the quick turn of pacing is away from you brilliant player
gecko
oh he's been denied and they remain locked together well the goalkeeper
has earned his corn there a fabulous save greenwood not troubling the keeper
gecko
attack
and now the delivery and the keeper very decisive punched away well they're
trying to keep the pressure on in the form of another corner over it comes
cuts it back
really poor timing and some will argue that he was asking for a yellow card and the referee
has determined that that is a bookable offence i don't think you can think anything else after that
challenge
wonderful block
mctominay and the ball is in the net well the offside flag has been raised no
goal well he was close but he just went a little bit too early
well they've won possession back what can they do from here good defending
rashford
oh surely just couldn't get it through
well that'll be a free kick
cavani fred with it really sitting deep now that could be problematic
on the offensive he's in with a chance and he did his job defensively
mancini pellegrini and using his strength to shield the ball
rip cars door great block
well just one minute of time added on for stoppages here
no chance for him to get in behind maybe and there it is the halftime whistle
the quest for europa league success and the second half of this final is underway
fred it's with mctominay good visualization and execution just couldn't capitalize there
mkhitaryan
ground finance fred scott mctominay
heading some cavani now a chopping challenge and the referee has got to have a big think about it
and that will mean a caution well definitely a yellow card derrick cavani
oh good defending to stop a decent looking attack
mctominay has a go there it is how about that for starters well what
a huge moment that might be for this club the fans are going absolutely wild
well here's the replay and what a ball that is to put him through and he composes himself
coolly slides it past a lonely keeper who will be asking questions about where his back four went
to so the match has restarted one nil here
gecko
magnificent challenge to win it back
fred
scott mctominay bruno fernandes
a really top-notch piece of defending every goalkeeper would expect to catch that one
penegrini united regaining possession
rashford goalkeeper's ball every day of the week
leonardo spinazzola
we're now inside the final 20 minutes of the game
fred given well they are committed to making the substitution here mancini
cars dot
that needs an accurate cross and fisted
away scott mctominay bruno fernandez has it
not the past he had in
and on the mind half the signs are positive they can't relax lee but they ought to be pleased
well all the united players will be looking up at the clock time is ebbing away they
have such a delicate lead will they rue those missed chances they could be costly
they are making headway but really they need a goal with time not on their side
what's intended for gecko just wanted to get it out of there
fred it's got mctominay
cavani bruno fernandez has it
this looks threatening well a top-notch piece of defensive judgment
are getting right on their opponent's faces forcing that hurried clearance and a throw
it'll be well they've been getting the substitute ready and now they will make the personnel change
and there's the whistle this uefa europa league final has been decided disappointment on one side
but sheer jubilation on the other and my goodness lee they deserve it absolutely
deserve it they were running the clock down at the end the referee obliged and blew his
whistle and quite rightly so they're now on the halfway line celebrating with all their teammates
i'm pretty sure all the subs etc will come running on as well
a great great night for this football club that's a party to last throughout the year i should think
i'm very happy to be celebrating good times