From the last chance of the match, Noboa stands over a free-kick and sends a cracking free-kick up towards the top corner, but Romero is there to make the vital save!
90' +1
Mata collects the ball to feet on the edge of the box and finds a bit of space to try and pop a pass through to Mkhitaryan, but the ball has far too much on it and the Old Trafford faithful display their frustration.
89'
FOUR minutes of added time have been allocated by the referee which will give Rostov one last boost before the end of proceedings. United have been so far from their best, but they will look upon tonight as a potential banana skin avoided if they manage to win.
87'
A. Bukharov gets yellow.
Three minutes to go, and Rostov's Europa League dream is nearly over. Unless, unless they can somehow manage to muster up a threat in the latter stages. Romero has been called into action a couple of times, but has been very solid between the sticks.
86'
A booking for Bukharov.
84'
Fellaini leaves his marker for dead in the middle of the park with an uncharacteristic, glorious bit of skill as he flicks the ball up and over the Rostov player before driving forward. Mkhitaryan then receives possession before attempting to pull the trigger, but the subsequent attempt is fluffed sideways to the right.
82'
The nerves are still noticeable in the stands which is understandable considering how finely balanced the tie is at the moment. United are dominating, but the threat is always there from the visitors and they will fancy their chances considering they equalised under the same circumstances just a week ago.
81'
I. Kireev enters the game and replaces K. Bayramyan.
Third and final change from the Russian outfit as Igor Kireev replaces Bayramyan.
79'
M. Dević enters the game and replaces A. Prepeliță.
Another change from Rostov as Marko Devic replaces Prepelita.
78'
WHAT A SAVE FROM ROMERO! Bukharov, who actually scored the equalising goal in the first leg, nearly does so in the second as he rises high inside the box to glance a header down towards the bottom corner. It looks in all the way, but the United stopper somehow gets down to his right to make the tip round the post!
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76'
United will still be expecting an impressive performance here even in these latter stages. There can be no room for complacency at the back and the Old Trafford faithful will probably be expecting some more goals.
74'
What do you do when you go 1-0 up in a Europa League knockout tie? You go to the sidelines for a banana, of course! Well, Rojo does at least! When you're hungry, you're hungry.
72'
Now, it will be interesting to see how Rostov approach the last period of the match as things haven't changed too much for them. They had to get a goal of their own before United took the lead, and they still need one now that the first has been scored!
70'
Mata has scored a goal for Manchester United! Assist by Z. Ibrahimović.
He didn't mean it, but Zlatan still gets the assist!
GOOOOAAAAAAALLLL FOR MANCHESTER UNITED! The hosts break the deadlock! Rostov give the ball away poorly in the middle of the park and Mata takes advantage before passing in for Ibrahimovic. Mkhitaryan collects the ball on the right channel and bursts forward before smashing a cross in which eventually reaches the Spaniard via Ibrahimovic. The close range finish puts United 1-0 up!
68'
The final quarter of the game is just coming up and this tie is still on a complete knife edge. Yes, United are currently through, but Rostov are growing in confidence and one goal from the visitors will see the Red Devils knocked out of the competition!
66'
VITAL BLOCK FROM BAILLY! United really need to watch themselves at the back here as they have have had a couple of scares now. On this occasion, the former Villarreal defender is the saviour as he bravely makes the interception on Poloz's strike on the edge of the box.
64'
P. Jones enters the game and replaces D. Blind.
Unfortunately for Mourinho, he is being forced into ANOTHER substitution here due to injury. Blind is the unfortunate party now and he will be replaced by Phil Jones, which may signal Rojo moving to left-back.
62'
A. Bukharov enters the game and replaces S. Azmoun.
First change of the match from Rostov and it sees the heroic goalscorer from the first leg, Alexander Bukharov, enter the action in place of talented youngster, Azmoun.
60'
Thirty minutes to go at Old Trafford and even though Manchester United are currently going through, this has not been as comfortable as many people would have predicted. However, Rostov NEED to get that away goal to progress so when are they going to send more men forward?
58'
Ibrahimovic picks up the ball with his back to goal inside the opposition area and turns sharply on to his left foot. He easily bounces Mevlja off the ball before firing a low cross along the six-yard box, but the Rostov goalkeeper comes off his line to claim before Mata can turn a strike home at the back post.
56'
OHH ANOTHER MISS FROM IBRAHIMOVIC! Valencia is becoming more and more prominent down this right-hand side and teases a cross into the centre of the box for the big Swede. However, the striker miscues the header as the goalkeeper sees it over the crossbar.
54'
SAAAAAAVE FROM ROMERO! Azmoun, who some people have likened to Messi, picks up the ball around 30 yards out and moves on to his left foot before firing a strike aimed towards the left corner. It proves to be a fairly routine save for the Spaniard, but still a huge scare for United!
52'
Valencia hasn't been involved to a particularly high degree down the right wing, but does on this occasion, as he hits the byline before teasing a cross into the centre of the box. Ibrahimovic is lurking again, but Navas defends well with another important header.
50'
Certainly a blow for United in losing Pogba so early, but it is interesting that Mourinho has opted to introduce Fellaini rather than say Rashford. Does this signify a change in tactic for the Red Devils with some more longer balls sent up top?
48'
M. Fellaini enters the game and replaces P. Pogba.
Fellaini comes on to replace Pogba.
47'
Some worrying scenes in the early stages of this second period for United as it doesn't look like Pogba is going to continue after pulling up on the right wing.
46'
We are back under way at Old Trafford!
45' +1
SAVE FROM MEDVEDEV! Pogba receives the ball to feet and cleverly shifts possession on to his left foot before guiding a strike at goal which looks destined for the top corner. However, he is thwarted by the Rostov stopper who gets across to make the important block.
45'
One minute of added time has been allocated by the referee.
43'
Mata, who has been fairly pinned to the right wing for the first half, finally gets the opportunity to cut inside on his left foot but again is forced to revert back with a pass inside due to the amount of strips in yellow ahead of him.
41'
United continue to apply pressure in the latter stages but the tempo has just dropped down ever-so-slightly as they prepare to conserve their energy for the break.
39'
United have enjoyed a plethora of free-kicks and corner-kicks so far but the deliveries haven't been up to scratch. The shots have been even worse and Pogba is the latest guilty party as he fires a set-piece at least 10 yards over the bar, much to the annoyance of the Old Trafford faithful.
37'
The problem Rostov have currently is that whenever they do see a bit of rare possession, in an advanced area, the man on the ball has absolutely no support. Noboa experiences this first-hand as he initially wins the ball impressively on the edge of his own box before surrendering it a bit further forward.
35'
About 10 minutes remaining in the first half as Rostov continue to shut out Manchester United. The Russian outfit certainly are set-up solidly with 11 men behind the ball, but as mentioned previously they do need to score to progress so when they start to show some ambition perhaps Mourinho's men can benefit from the space generated.
33'
UNITED HIT THE WOODORK - AGAIN! Ibrahimovic displays a cracking bit of strength down the left channel and cuts inside past the defender before having a crack at goal. This really is a crack as he very nearly takes the post right out of the ground with the amount of power in the attempt! Rostov survive!
31'
Mkhitaryan slips on his way to collect the ball on the left wing, but somehow manages to recover to bursting forward. Blind once again is free to receive possession on the byline before smashing a cross into the centre of the box, but Mevlja defends well as he heads away before Ibrahimovic can get his header away.
29'
A sitter from Mkhitaryan! As Rostov become disjointed at the back, Mata finds space before dinking a glorious ball into space in behind the opposition defence. The former Dortmund man runs through one-on-one with the goalkeeper, but ends up chipping an attempt a yard wide! Oh it really should be 1-0 United!
27'
A decent period of sustained possession from Rostov at the moment as they just attempt to curb United's ascendancy going forward. The visitors do need to score in order to progress tonight though so they will need to start troubling Romero between the sticks sooner or later!
25'
That MUST be a penalty for United! Medvedev, in what seemed like a relatively routine save, for some reason blatantly shoved Mkhitaryan in the back before jumping up to claim possession out of the air. The referee fails to point to the spot - incredible!
23'
We are just beyond the midway point of the first half now and, surprisingly, United haven't found the back of the net despite their domination. You have to hand it to Rostov as they are defending with bravery, but are they prolonging the inevitable?
21'
Whatever Pogba can do, Ibrahimovic can too! On this occasion, the Swedish striker comes deep and sends his own, perfect cross-field pass out to the left wing for Blind, who collects at the byline before looping a wicked cross in. Luckily for Rostov, Medvedev proactivaly comes off his line to clear with a commanding punch.
19'
Pogba's range of passing has been absolutely superb so far, and basically every time he gets the ball he is looking for the killer, diagonal ball out to the wings. The one thing United have arguably been poor at up until now has been their final ball, however.
17'
Noboa picks up possession down the right channel and displays a good bit of composure to thread a pass into space for the onrushing Bayramyan. Azmoun is screaming for the pass inside as he is unmarked near the penalty spot, but United manage to clear before he has the opportunity to shoot! A close shave for the hosts.
15'
Another vital stop from Medvedev! This time, Mata comes deep to receive the ball and turns sharply before popping a teasing pass over the top of the defence. Ibrahimovic latches on to it and just manages to round the goalkeeper, only to be forced into the shot from the tight angle due to a lack of support. The Rostov stopper deflects it over the bar.
13'
This opening period has probably been the most dominant you will see without the team on top scoring a goal. Rostov have barely completed a pass which isn't helping their own cause, but you get the feeling that if United are in the mood, this scoreline could be what they want it to be.
11'
Rostov are trying their best to stifle United's start to the game. There are many players going down rather needlessly in order to break up the play and Mourinho isn't being shy in showing his frustration.
9'
A small break in play here as Prepelita is currently down injured after taking a blistering free-kick to the top of the chest from Ibrahimovic. The big Swede can certainly let rip with tremendous power from some set-pieces, so you can have some sympathy with the Rostov man!
7'
Rostov will do well to see out this first half here as United are really looking in the mood. Ibrahimovic, of course, has just started his three-match ban domestically, so will be wanting to bang in as many goals as possible before he has to sit out the next two Premier League matches.
5'
SAVE FROM MEDVEDEV! A corner-kick is swung into the area and Rojo rises high to bullet a header at goal which is stopped by the goalkeeper. Ibrahimovic goes for the rebound, but ends up hitting the post from close range!
3'
A decent start to proceedings here for Manchester United as they look to take the game go Rostov in the early stages. One factor that we haven't mentioned yet is the fact that the visitors have a depleted subs bench, so if the starting XI get tired then that will present problems.
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We are under way at Old Trafford!
Good evening football fans! Welcome to LIVE coverage of the Europa League last-16 clash between Manchester United and FC Rostov from Old Trafford.
Both sides endured fairly disappointing results in their respective last match which were both in domestic competition. Manchester United were knocked out of the FA Cup after a 1-0 defeat away at Chelsea, while Rostov could only muster up a drab 0-0 draw at home to Terek Grozny.
Tonight will be Rostov's first ever trip to England for a match in a UEFA competition. The Red Devils, meanwhile, have took on sides from Russia four times on home soil, and have remained unbeaten in that time having won one and drawn three. Overall, sides from Russia have won just two out of 26 away games in England.
A week ago saw Jose Mourinho's men travel to Russia for the first leg where they were treated to conditions they weren't exactly used to. With the pitch tearing up and bobbling, they only managed a decent 1-1 away draw rather than putting the tie to bed with a few goals, meaning Rostov are still in with a shout of qualifying here tonight. Henrikh Mkhitaryan opened the scoring, but United were pegged back after a goal from Alexander Bukharov.
United subs: De Gea, Jones, Carrick, Fellaini, Young, Lingard, Rashford.
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Romero; Valencia, Smalling, Bailly, Rojo; Blind, Herrerra; Mkhitaryan, Pogba, Mata; Ibrahimovic.
The teams are making their way to the pitch and we are almost ready for kick-off!
Half-time at Old Trafford as United are held 0-0 at the break by Rostov.
Full-time at Old Trafford. Manchester United go through by the skin of their teeth as they secure the 1-0 second leg victory over Rostov. Mata scored the vital goal of the match in the second period as the Red Devils now find themselves in the draw for the quarter-finals tomorrow. Thanks for joining us, see you next time.
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