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Two Late Goals Save a Draw for United

In this lesson: Read the final score and identify the late scorers.

Name: __________________________ Date: __________________

Read the story

Manchester United drew 4–4 with Aston Villa at Old Trafford on November 8. Villa led 4–2 before added time.

Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu then scored for United, AP reported. Their late goals saved one point, rather than a win.

Source: Associated Press via Newser, 2026-11-08. https://www.newser.com/article/785ee967e5fa4992cef905ee8d0bfaf7/man-united-stages-another-stunning-comeback-to-draw-4-4-with-aston-villa-in-the-premier-league.html

Read and practise

  1. What was the final score?

    1. 4–2 to United
    2. 4–2 to Villa
    3. 4–4
  2. Who scored United’s late goals?

    1. Zirkzee and Dorgu
    2. Only Dorgu
    3. Only Zirkzee

Your turn

Describe the score before added time and the final result.

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