Patrick Dorgu: Man United star shines in spite of bitter disappointment

Manchester United had lots of players in international action on a dramatic day of international football. Patrick Dorgu There was heartbreak for Dorgu as Scotland ran out 4-2 winners over the Danes in the final match of World Cup qualifying. It means that Denmark missed out on automatic qualification and will drop down into the playoffs. Dorgu equalised in the 82nd minute with a side footed finish inside the box, his second goal of the qualifying campaign. The fullback also made three key passes in the match and won an impressive 10 duels in an all-action display. Patrick Dorgu stats vs Scotland MetricValue Goals1 Assists0 Tackles (won)5 (3) Interceptions1 Clearances4 Blocked shots1 Recoveries8 Ground duels (won)14 (8) Aerial duels (won)4 (2) Dribbled past0 Big chances created1 Key passes3 Crosses (accurate)9 (2) Accurate passes47/57 (82%) Passes in opposition half (acc.)23/38 (61%) Passes in own half (acc.)17/19 (89%) Touches104 Unsuccessful touches3 Dribbles (successful)2 (0) Was fouled3 Possession lost28 Total shots1 Shots on target1 Shots blocked0 Rasmus Hojlund The loaned out striker had a goal ruled out and also scored Denmark’s first equaliser from the penalty spot. He was heavily involved as he had seven shots on goal with two hitting the target. One effort was also classified as a big chance missed. Hojlund also completed three aerial duels and three ground contests in the match. Senne Lammens The Belgian’s meteoric rise continued this season as he made his debut for Belgium in their 7-0 win over Liechenstein. He had a very quiet night, just making one save and completing eight of his nine pass attempts. Lammens also recovered the ball five times in an incredibly peaceful asssignment. Noussair Mazraoui The fullback grabbed another assist as Morocco ran out 4-0 winners over Uganda. He won 100% of his tackles in the match and 100% of his aerial duels for his side. Mazraoui also won four ground duels and completed 84% of his passing attempts. Altay Bayindir The goalkeeper got a rare chance to impress for Turkey as they drew 2-2 with Spain. He made a total of six saves with three coming from shots inside the penalty area. Bayindir also made one punch and a high claim in an effort to protect his goal. He also recovered the ball seven times but did make one error which led to a shot on goal. Casemiro The captain played 60 minutes of Brazil’s 1-1 draw with Tunisia. He made five key passes and 85% of his passes found their target. The 33 year old had one shot and won 100% of his ground duels. The midfielder did lose his only aerial battle however. Matheus Cunha Cunha was also in action for the Brazilians, playing 46 minutes of the match. He failed to have any shots and made one key pass. Cunha made 79% of his passes and won 100% of his tackles and his aerial duels in the game. Manuel Ugarte The Uruguayan looked off the pace as his side lost 1-5 to the United States of America. He played the entire 90 minutes of action, completing 88% of his passes. Ugarte won his only tackle and recovered the ball three times. He was unusually passive in midfield though, failing to win an aerial battle and only two ground contests. Amad The wingback only played seven minutes of the Ivory Coast’s 2-0 win over Oman. Featured image Carlos Rodrigues via Getty Images – The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Alex Browne Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Alex has a Master’s degree from Queen’s University Belfast and La Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Tarragona, Spain. Having lived in the country since 2011, Alex is The Peoples Person’s Spanish football expert and is fluent in both Spanish and Catalan. He dreams of witnessing a United captain triumphantly hoisting the Premier League and Champions League trophy in the air once more.