Man United Beat Roma 3-2 as Cunha Scores Twice, Then Sees Red

How did Manchester United turn a two-goal deficit into a Champions League win? Roma led 2-0 at half-time at Old Trafford, including a Donyell Malen penalty in the 17th minute, and United were booed off at the break. Few in the stadium expected what followed in a dramatic second half.

Bruno Fernandes scored a retaken penalty in the 58th minute, then Matheus Cunha equalised in the 83rd after a poor Leonardo Balerdi clearance. Cunha struck again in the 86th, assisted by Shea Lacey, to complete the comeback. He was then sent off in added time for a second yellow card.

It was United's first win in nine games and their first in 54 days, and Michael Carrick's first Champions League victory as head coach. Carlos Baleba went off injured early in the second half, adding a concern. After a miserable run, the late fightback offers a rare burst of belief to a squad badly in need of one.