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Manchester United fell to a irritating 2-1 loss away at Brighton and Hove Albion; an unjust outcome given the dominance that Erik ten Hag’s aspect confirmed for almost all of the encounter.
Whereas Man United did effectively to stage the scoreline due to Amad Diallo after conceding the within the first half, Joao Pedro scored with a header within the ninety fifth minute at hand United a crushing defeat.
Nonetheless, there have been some positives to attract from the match, notably when reflecting on the efficiency of full-back Diogo Dalot.
A relentless presence on the again, Dalot made a complete of seven defensive actions, the joint-most of the whole staff. These included two tackles, two clearances, two interceptions, and a blocked shot.
Considered one of his standout moments of the sport got here early within the second half, when James Milner slotted a shot previous Andre Onana just for Dalot, the final line of defence, to clear the ball off the goalline.
He additionally occurred to be on the peak of his passing sport, finishing 55 of his 61 tried passes for a 90% passing accuracy. He additionally created one huge scoring alternative.
From the beginning of the match, Dalot additionally confirmed his attacking consciousness. Minutes in, he surged up the sector to ship an opportune cross to Amad, setting him up simply metres in entrance of the objective. Sadly, Amad’s volley veered large.
This was Dalot’s solely cross of the match, giving him a 100% crossing accuracy. He additionally accomplished his solely lengthy ball of the match.
Dalot proved sturdy in his floor duels, finishing 4 of six, nevertheless, he solely received two of 4 aerial battles. He misplaced possession 9 occasions, a blemish on what was in any other case a good efficiency.
On the assault, Dalot accomplished considered one of his two dribbles, whereas his solely shot got here from distance. After the Brighton defence headed the ball out of hazard from a nook. Dalot did effectively to choose up the free ball, nevertheless, his long-range shot soared over the crossbar.
The total-back’s most obvious error got here when United wanted him most.
Within the ninety fifth minute, United have been confronted with a Brighton nook. Whereas the defence did effectively to eliminate the preliminary ball into the field, Joao Pedro was in a position to roam freely across the field all through the play with out being marked, within the actual space that Dalot ought to have been overlaying.
This allowed Pedro to get on the top of a straightforward header, securing a late winner for the hosts.
Errors apart, it was a formidable efficiency by Dalot. Sadly, his onerous work was not sufficient to save lots of United from a irritating defeat.
(Stats by way of Sofascore)
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