The Reds broke the deadlock in the 25th minute when Bruno Fernandes, recovering from a slip, skillfully tucked away the opener, a well-deserved reward for the early pressure applied on the hosts. However, concerns of an unexpected upset arose when Jean-Ricner Bellegarde equalized just before half-time.
Undeterred by the late equalizer, Ruben Amorim’s side returned from the interval with renewed determination. They made it clear they weren’t taking any chances this time, with Bryan Mbeumo, Mason Mount, and Fernandes—who scored a second from the penalty spot—extending the lead beyond reach in a match that could have featured even more goals on a luckier day.
But who truly shone in the Midlands? Here’s the Man of the Match as voted by you, the fans…
