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FC Twente goalkeeper Lars Unnerstall says his aspect’s journey to Outdated Trafford was something however a “college journey” after they emerged from final night time’s Europa League conflict with a well-deserved level.
The Dutch aspect have been extensively thought to have little probability of selecting up something in need of a hiding from Manchester United however got here from behind to earn a 1-1 draw.
And Unnerstall has hit again on the Dutch media, a lot of which gave the Enschede staff no probability of getting a end result.
“In latest days you heard some folks speaking a few college journey,” the German goalkeeper instructed Voetbal Worldwide, through Voetbal Primeur.
“You heard issues like that right here and there. In the event you play such a match and don’t unjustly take a degree, then that could be very good.”
Unnerstall himself performed a key function within the underdogs’ draw, making two heroic saves – though each would possible have been chalked up as personal targets had they gone in.
United’s uninspired assault managed 19 pictures on objective however solely landed 5 on the right track, and barely seemed more likely to rating greater than their solitary objective.
Unnerstall can maintain his head excessive for that one, a fiery strike from Christian Eriksen which was lashed previous him with unstoppable drive.
Erik ten Hag’s staff was rightly criticised for performing nicely under the extent its premium price ticket ought to warrant, however the high-value squad by no means intimidated the Twente gamers.
“I perceive that individuals shortly have a look at the cash, on the title of a membership. However that didn’t rely for us,” he mentioned.
“I by no means had the sensation that we have been heading for a a lot greater opponent. You shouldn’t assume that method.
“We wished to indicate what FC Twente can do internationally. And we did that tonight with an excellent match.”
Twente’s lack of concern for United could nicely have been their very own bravery, however primarily based on that displaying it’s onerous to think about that staff having any Europa League opposition shaking of their boots.
Characteristic picture Carl Recine through Getty Photos
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