An unexpected result was recorded in the "Roses Derby", which is considered one of the most deeply rooted and principled rivalries in English football. Sport24.az reports that in the match held within the framework of the Premier League, "Manchester United" hosted "Leeds" at "Old Trafford". The match, which aroused great interest among the fans, ended with a 2:1 victory for the guests.
The score was opened in the 5th minute of the meeting with a goal by Noah Okafor. The Swiss striker increased the difference by formalizing his double in the 29th minute, and the teams went to the break with this score.
"Manchester United", which started the second half with successive attacks, reduced the difference to a minimum with Casemiro in the 69th minute, but in the end it was impossible to avoid defeat.
It should be noted that this result is of particular importance for "Leeds". Thus, the team last won at "Old Trafford" in 2002, thus ending "Leeds"'s more than 20-year longing for victory at this stadium.