"Old Trafford is demanding something," the commentator said. "And Frankfurt are refusing. They are refusing with every block, every tackle, every clearance."
United thought they had their moment when Bruno slipped Højlund through a narrow channel and the striker stabbed the ball past Trapp. The net rippled, the stadium erupted, and Højlund sprinted away pounding his chest.
Then the flag went up.
The roar died mid-air, turning into a collective groan of disbelief. Replays rolled. Højlund's shoulder, just beyond the line, just too eager. VAR confirmed it with merciless precision. Offside. No goal.
Amorim's hands went to his head. Bruno stood over the ball for the restart, staring into the distance like he couldn't believe the night was still fighting him.
