Fans were left agog as Manchester United striker Matheus Cunha missed a sitter for Brazil, before setting up their winner against Paraguay.
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Cunha headed wide from close rangeFans lost their mindsBut new Man Utd man enjoyed productive eveningFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
During Brazil's clash with Paraguay, Cunha appeared set to give the Selecao the lead just after the half-hour mark when he was found unmarked at the back post by Gabriel Martinelli, with the goal at his mercy. The new Manchester United star, signed for £62.5 million ($85m), attempted a diving header, but could only send the ball back across the six-yard box, leaving fans stunned.
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@Calum_Bateman said: "Guy's been a United player for 5 minutes and is already cursed."
@Simiafc said: "Cunha wasting a Martinelli assist", with a facepalm emoji.
@Gravitygunner14 said: "I told you about this Cunha guy! He deserves Manchester United! Never been clinical!"
@PurelyFootball added: "How on earth has Cunha missed from there?"
@1Jkerr joked: "If he hadn't signed for Man Utd he would've scored that."
@ArkitectOfChaos said: "The United curse begins."
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Cunha later assisted Vinicius Junior's winner, and per Statman Dave, he created the most chances of any player on the pitch. While he should have added a goal to his statistical profile, he can be proud of his night's work.
