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 range
• Fans lost their minds
• But new Man Utd man enjoyed productive evening

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  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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• WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

  @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."

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• 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.

Tags: Futebol
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