{"id":46703,"date":"2026-05-03T20:41:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T00:41:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/03\/watch-koby-mainu-scores-a-rocket-goal-from-the-edge-of-the-box-to-seal-victory-for-man-utd-vs-liverpool\/"},"modified":"2026-05-03T20:41:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T00:41:26","slug":"watch-koby-mainu-scores-a-rocket-goal-from-the-edge-of-the-box-to-seal-victory-for-man-utd-vs-liverpool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/03\/watch-koby-mainu-scores-a-rocket-goal-from-the-edge-of-the-box-to-seal-victory-for-man-utd-vs-liverpool\/","title":{"rendered":"WATCH: Koby Mainu scores a rocket goal from the edge of the box to seal victory for Man Utd vs. Liverpool"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/03\/watch-koby-mainu-scores-a-rocket-goal-from-the-edge-of-the-box-to-seal-victory-for-man-utd-vs-liverpool\/#Koby_Mainus_goal_gives_Man_United_the_win\" >Koby Mainu&#8217;s goal gives Man United the win.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/03\/watch-koby-mainu-scores-a-rocket-goal-from-the-edge-of-the-box-to-seal-victory-for-man-utd-vs-liverpool\/#Mainu_has_become_an_integral_part_of_Michael_Carricks_Man_United_side\" >Mainu has become an integral part of Michael Carrick&#8217;s Man United side.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Koby Mainu&#8217;s rocket from the edge of the box increased Manchester United&#8217;s chances of victory in a thrilling encounter at Old Trafford.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With Liverpool&#8217;s frenetic second-half comeback locking the score at 2-2, the &#8216;hometown hero&#8217; stepped up in the 77th minute to regain the lead and set the Stretford End on fire.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Koby_Mainus_goal_gives_Man_United_the_win\"><\/span>Koby Mainu&#8217;s goal gives Man United the win.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The match took a dramatic turn after half-time, with Liverpool erasing United&#8217;s 2-0 lead with goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Kodi Gakpo.<\/p>\n<p>However, Manchester United&#8217;s resolve did not give up. In the 77th minute, Amad Diallo headed a cross from Luke Shaw into the crowded penalty area.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool&#8217;s Alexis Mac Allister tried to evade danger, but his boot only found the path of the onrushing Minoo.<\/p>\n<p>The 21-year-old midfielder took a perfectly timed side-footed shot from the edge of the area and slotted it into the bottom corner, denying Freddie Woodman a chance.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mainu_has_become_an_integral_part_of_Michael_Carricks_Man_United_side\"><\/span>Mainu has become an integral part of Michael Carrick&#8217;s Man United side.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mainu, who was on the verge of leaving the club in January due to a falling out with Ruben Amorim just a few months ago, has become a key player under manager Michael Carrick.<\/p>\n<p>Under the guidance of the legendary midfielder, who took over as head coach in January 2026, the young midfielder is now one of the first names on the team sheet.<\/p>\n<p>Mainu&#8217;s ability to arrive late in the box and provide clinical finishing added a new dimension to United&#8217;s attack.<\/p>\n<p>His performances earned him a new long-term contract, with him remaining at Old Trafford until 2031.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Koby Mainu&#8217;s rocket from the edge of the box increased Manchester United&#8217;s chances of victory in a thrilling encounter at Old Trafford. 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