Manchester United achieved their first victory in Group E of the group stage of the European Football Championship, with a 2-0 victory over its host Sheriff Tiraspol of Moldova in the second round of the group, which also witnessed the victory of Real Sociedad 2-1 at its guest Omonia Nicosia of Cyprus.
Sociedad continued to lead the group with 6 points, achieving the full mark so far, following its 1-0 victory over its host Manchester United in the last stage.
Sancho, who was abruptly left out of the England squad, scored the opening goal for United in the 17th minute following a fine work in the penalty area.
The veteran Ronaldo, who coach Erik Ten Hag put in the starting line-up following sitting on the bench in the first weeks of the season in the Premier League, added the second goal from a penalty kick in the 39th minute to score his 699th goal for clubs.
Sheriff, who brought down Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in the Champions League last season, was an occasional threat, but three-times European champions United were not alarmed.
The Dutch Feyenoord also got his first points with a 6-0 victory over Sturm Graz in Group F, in which Lazio lost 5-1 away to Denmark’s Mittelland.