Mata inspires Man United to 2-1 victory over Wolfsburg
Posted September 30, 2015 7:00 am
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Juan Mata scored one goal and set up another as Manchester United came from behind to beat Wolfsburg 2-1 on Wednesday for its first win in Group B of the Champions League.
Daniel Caligiuri took advantage of some slack defending from United to put Wolfsburg ahead after four minutes, but Mata won and converted a penalty to equalize before half time.
The Spanish midfielder then back-heeled a pass straight into the path of Chris Smalling, who slotted the ball past Diego Benaglio to seal the three points in the 53rd minute.
United lost its Group B opener at PSV Eindhoven earlier this month.
Manchester United's Chris Smalling scores his side's 2nd goal during the Champions League Group B soccer match against VfL Wolfsburg at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
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Manchester United's Juan Mata, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring a penalty during the Champions League Group B soccer match between Manchester United and VfL Wolfsburg at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
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Manchester United's Anthony Martial jumps over Wolfsburg's Dante during the Champions League Group B soccer match between Manchester United and VfL Wolfsburg at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
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