United Beat Roma 3-2 as Cunha Faces Possible Further Ban

Manchester United came from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League on November 3, as Matheus Cunha scored twice late before being sent off and returning to the pitch after the final whistle. Roma led 2-0 at halftime after goals from Matias Soule and Donyell Malen. Bruno Fernandes pulled one back for United in the 58th minute, converting a retaken penalty after Roma’s Bryan Cristante was penalized for encroachment on the first attempt. Cunha then scored in the 83rd and 86th minutes to complete the comeback at Old Trafford. Cunha was booked for celebrating his second goal in the crowd and received a second yellow card a few minutes later for a late challenge. The dismissal meant he had to leave the field. He was seen watching the closing moments from an advertising board, then returned to the pitch after the final whistle to celebrate with teammates. Manager Michael Carrick spoke briefly with Cunha, who was then directed toward the tunnel by a member of staff. Reports described the forward as visibly unhappy during the exchange; he paused to applaud supporters before leaving. The Manchester Evening News reported that Carrick had told him to return to the...