Matheus Cunha celebrates goal with Shea Lacey
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Shea Lacey was among the Manchester United players to take to social media after a dramatic Champions League win over Roma.
Manchester United came from behind to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday night. The in-form Serie A outfit held a two-goal lead after 18 minutes, but Michael Carrick’s side scored three goals in the second half.
Bruno Fernandes inspired United’s first win in 54 days when he scored his penalty kick before the hour mark. Then, Matheus Cunha completed a brace in the final 10 minutes to secure three points. The Brazilian was also sent off after receiving a second yellow card in the first minute of stoppage time.
However, Fernandes and Cunha weren’t the only United players to have a positive impact on the game. Carrick made substitutions that helped turn the game on its head, such as bringing on Youri Tielemans and Shea Lacey.
Shea Lacey reacts to Roma win after match-winning assist
It has been a while since United players reacted to a positive result on social media, because there hasn’t been much to cheer about. That changed on Tuesday night. Many players uploaded celebratory pictures from United’s comeback win over Roma, including Lacey, who made a positive impact when he came on for the final 15 minutes.
The 19-year-old academy graduate, who replaced Amad Diallo on the right flank, set up Cunha for the match-winner in the 86th minute. He caused havoc for Roma during the brief period he was on the pitch.
Reacting to the win with a photo featuring Cunha, Lacey wrote a brief message to his followers. It read: “Until the very end. Thank you Old Trafford.”
Lacey’s post led to multiple tributes from some of his United teammates. “My kid,” Fernandes wrote, while Cunha added: “It shows how much I believe in you.” Andrey Santos, who didn’t get off the bench, also replied: “Amazinggg”.
Although Lacey was only on the pitch for 15 minutes, his stats suggest he had edged closer to pushing Amad for a place in the line-up.
Shea Lacey stats against Roma
13 touches
1 assist
100% pass success rate (7/7)
3/4 duels won
2/3 successful take-ons
There might even be a case for him to start against Villa on Sunday.