Manchester United’s emerging English-Ghanaian midfielder Kobbie Mainoo served fans with an impressive performance by scoring his debut goal for the club in their 4-2 triumph over Newport County FC in a thrilling FA Cup encounter on Sunday.
Despite overcoming injury setbacks during pre-season, the 19-year-old has swiftly made his mark, making 12 appearances for the Red Devils.
Mainoo seized the opportunity to showcase his talent in the FA Cup clash, contributing to Manchester United’s dominant victory and propelling them to the next stage of the competition.
Bruno Fernadez opened the scoring in the seventh minute, setting the tone for the match before Mainoo doubled the lead, securing a comfortable advantage for his side.
First-ever United goal ✔️⚽️
Kobbie Mainoo is up and running for the Reds! 💫#MUFC || #FACup
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 29, 2024
Speaking to MUTV after the game, Mainoo expressed his delight, stating, “It is a big point in my career. To score my first goal, I have been dreaming of this moment for a long time. So it has been amazing.”
Despite a spirited effort from Newport County with goals from Bryan Morris and Will Evans, Antony and Rasmus Hojlund secured the win for Manchester United, with Hojlund’s goal sealing the deal in stoppage time.
Highlighting the importance of every cup win, Mainoo emphasized the team’s collective mindset, especially when Newport County drew level after being two goals down. He explained, “Back to basics. We have great players who can create goals at any time, so when we go 2-2, it is never really a panic. It’s just getting back to the things we are good at. It’s 0-0 again, so we can always score more.”
Kobbie Mainoo’s memorable debut goal culminates a short period of determination on his side which has seen him ascend swiftly from the youth team to becoming an essential figure for the Red Devils.