Daley Blind finishes masterful set piece to put Manchester United ahead (Video)

Daley Blind was the man to put Manchester United ahead of Liverpool early in the second half

Manchester United and Liverpool played to a draw in the first half of their marquee Premier League matchup. The first half of the match looked more like a war of attrition rather than a top-tier fixture in English football. United defender Daley Blind had his mind on changing that early in the second half.

In the 49th minute, United was awarded a free kick just outside the box on the left edge. Juan Mata lined up to take the kick, but instead of getting a cross in the air towards goal, he booted it on the ground to the top of the box. At that moment Blind was breaking and was able to deliver a fantastic strike to give Man U the lead.

There wasn’t a whole lot that Liverpool keeper Simon Mignolet could have done about that one; it was rocketed on an open run at the ball. Regardless, it’s a superb effort from United and Blind to give them the first lead of the match.

Daley Blind was the man to put Manchester United ahead of Liverpool early in the second half

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