Manchester United capitalized on a comical goalkeeping error to score 48 seconds into Ruben Amorim's Old Trafford debut on Thursday.
The Red Devils, who were eager to secure their first win under new manager Amorim after drawing 1-1 with Ipswich at the weekend, could not have wished for a better start as Bodo gifted Alejandro Garnacho the easiest of tap-ins less than a minute into the game.
Almost instantly from kick-off Glimt center-half Jostein Gundersen picked up the ball and passed it back towards his goalkeeper Nikita Khaikin, pressed intensely by Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund.
Khaikin, 29, decided to let the ball run across him and found himself in a complete mess as he attempted to clear it. Hojlund slid in to make life difficult for the goalkeeper.
As both players ended up jostling for the ball on the floor, Garnacho was the most alert to the situation and charged toward the six-yard box to hand Amorim a dream start during his first-ever game at Old Trafford.
The Portuguese manager is making a habit of fast starts during his first month in the Red Devils hot seat, as Marcus Rashford fired United ahead against Ipswich Town just two minutes into the Premier League match last weekend.
Five minutes after half-time, Hojlund doubled his tally for the evening with another well-taken goal to reclaim United's lead at 3-2.
Manchester United had slipped to 14th in the Premier League before Erik ten Hag was sacked and has since climbed to 12th under the interim stewardship of Ruud van Nistelrooy and more recently Amorim.
Meanwhile, in the Europa League, United had claimed just one win and three draws from their opening four matches ahead of Thursday's clash at Old Trafford, leaving them languishing in mid-table.
Forgotten Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia made his first start for the club in 550 days as Amorim stuck to his 3-4-3 formation against the Norwegian side.
United's £ 86 million flop Antony also made a rare start in a new role at right wing-back, where Amad Diallo, another attacker, played at the weekend.
The Red Devils, who were eager to secure their first win under new manager Amorim after drawing 1-1 with Ipswich at the weekend, could not have wished for a better start as Bodo gifted Alejandro Garnacho the easiest of tap-ins less than a minute into the game.
Almost instantly from kick-off Glimt center-half Jostein Gundersen picked up the ball and passed it back towards his goalkeeper Nikita Khaikin, pressed intensely by Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund.
Khaikin, 29, decided to let the ball run across him and found himself in a complete mess as he attempted to clear it. Hojlund slid in to make life difficult for the goalkeeper.
As both players ended up jostling for the ball on the floor, Garnacho was the most alert to the situation and charged toward the six-yard box to hand Amorim a dream start during his first-ever game at Old Trafford.
The Portuguese manager is making a habit of fast starts during his first month in the Red Devils hot seat, as Marcus Rashford fired United ahead against Ipswich Town just two minutes into the Premier League match last weekend.
Five minutes after half-time, Hojlund doubled his tally for the evening with another well-taken goal to reclaim United's lead at 3-2.
Manchester United had slipped to 14th in the Premier League before Erik ten Hag was sacked and has since climbed to 12th under the interim stewardship of Ruud van Nistelrooy and more recently Amorim.
Meanwhile, in the Europa League, United had claimed just one win and three draws from their opening four matches ahead of Thursday's clash at Old Trafford, leaving them languishing in mid-table.
Forgotten Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia made his first start for the club in 550 days as Amorim stuck to his 3-4-3 formation against the Norwegian side.
United's £ 86 million flop Antony also made a rare start in a new role at right wing-back, where Amad Diallo, another attacker, played at the weekend.
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