DBasia.news – Bruno Fernandes scored a beautiful goal when Manchester United hosted Istanbul Basaksehir in the continued 2020-2021 Champions League group stage. This action has made him considered to be more and more similar to the legend of the Red Devils, Paul Scholes.
In a match that took place at Old Trafford, Wednesday (25/11), local time, Manchester United defeated their guests 4-1. These results has placed their position at the top of Group H with nine points.
Fernandes scored two of Manchester United’s four winning goals in the seventh and 19th minutes. While the other two goals were contributed by Marcus Rashford through the penalty spot in the 35th minute and Daniel James in injury time.
Fernandes’ opener came in a spectacular fashion. He took the first time kick from the edge of the penalty box using the rebound from a corner.
The ball from Fernandes hit the goal hard without being able to stop Basaksehir’s goalkeeper, Mert Gunok. What the Portuguese midfielder did was very similar to what Scholes used to do.
Scholes was working as a pundit observing the match. He also admitted Fernandes’ first goal was very similar to his playing habits.
“I used to love the place, waiting for the ball to come and hoping there were no defenders and no one on the edge of the box. What a great first time kick and it was a sensational goal,” Scholes told BT Sport.
“He is the one who won it for them from the start. He is their most creative player and he will create all the chances, even the beautiful goals from midfield.”
Fernandes and Scholes do play in different positions when playing. But the way they both contributed through their passes and goals was very similar.
The 26-year-old player also admitted to the similarity of his playing style with Scholes. He was even amazed when he saw the action of The Ginger Prince through television shows.
However, regarding this beautiful goal, Fernandes chose to be modest. He considered it to be one of his duties to help Manchester United win.
It was a great goal, you have to be ready when you are on the edge of the box as possible to stop the counter-attack. This time I need to shoot, maybe next time I have to commit a foul and receive a yellow card, “he stated.