Sheriff Tiraspol

The Manchester United manager needs his side to secure a win in their Europa League tie in Moldova.

It's clear, when you lose the first game you have to win the second, so we know what our task is." After having lost that opening game in the Europa League it is likely United will select a more established starting line-up to face Sheriff. “I don't think [Marcus] will be out for too long but I cannot tell how long.

The Reds claimed our first Europa League success of the season, as we comfortably brushed aside the Moldovan champions.

Substitute Luke Shaw looked to make an impact upon his introduction, breaking forward well down the left flank with 10 minutes remaining. The Portugal international's effort unfortunately sailed a little too high, as Ten Hag's men continued to dominated proceedings. But it was to be a successful evening in Moldova, as we posted three points on the board. The Reds were soon two goals to the good however, with Diogo Dalot brought down by Patrick Kpozo inside the area. The England international latched onto a clever inside pass from Christian Eriksen, before turning onto his left foot to slip home. Ronaldo went in search of his second of the evening with a whole host of United players involved in the build-up.

Get a report of the Sheriff Tiraspol vs. Manchester United 2022-23 UEFA Europa League, Group Stage football match.

The 37-year-old struck his penalty down the centre for the 699th club goal of his illustrious career, producing a rare smile in what has been a challenging start to the season. United now sit second behind the LaLiga side in Group E, ahead of their double-header against Cypriot side [Omonia Nicosia](/soccer/team/_/id/617/omonia-nicosia). [Brentford](/soccer/team?id=337) on Aug. And that ability shone through on the opening goal as [David de Gea](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/108482/David-de-Gea)'s post. [Stjepan Radeljic](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/275414/Stjepan-Radeljic) denied him with a fine sliding clearance off the goal line.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal of the season as Manchester United defeated Sheriff Tiraspol 2-0 in the Europa League.

After a neat interchange of passes, Christian Eriksen found Sancho, who created space in the area to get a shot past Sheriff goalkeeper Maksym Koval. "You can see he is really close (and) when he gets fitter he will finish (his chances). Then he will score more goals," ten Hag said of Ronaldo's slow start