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'Pied me completely!' - Laura Woods left hanging by Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag in awkward post-Champions League interview

  • United beat Copenhagen 1-0
  • Ten Hag ignored Woods for a handshake
  • Came back afterwards and shook hands

WHAT HAPPENED? The Red Devils secured their first victory in this edition of the continental competition courtesy of a header from Harry Maguire in the 72nd minute at Old Trafford. In a dramatic conclusion, Andre Onana made a crucial save by stopping a last-minute penalty taken by Jordan Larsson to keep the three points in the bag.

After the win, Ten Hag joined the TNT team comprising of Woods and United legends Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes to discuss the match. After a brief chat, Woods said: "Thank you, Erik. Thank you for interviewing me as well! Different. Congratulations!"

After that, she stretched out her hand towards the manager, but Ten Hag turned away and shook hands with the former United players, leaving Woods to shake hands with the air. However, Ten Hag realised his error and came back to shake her hand as well, which saved Woods from further embarrassment.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: After Ten Hag left, Woods admitted that she was "pied" completely while smiling away with Scholes and Ferdinand. "How weird was that? I don't know what to do with my hands with no microphone, and then (Ten Hag) obviously pied me completely," she said.

Later, Woods took to Instagram to share the clip of Ten Hag's snub in her story and wrote: "Lived out my worst nightmare right there."

WHAT NEXT? United will next host Manchester City in a derby clash on Sunday in the Premier League.

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