Manchester United finally have something to cheer about.

Matheus Cunha scored twice in the final minutes as United came back from 2-0 down to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday.

The win snapped a nine-game winless run. It also takes some heat off head coach Michael Carrick, whose job had been in doubt.

A miserable first half

Roma struck first in the 11th minute. Matias Soule ran free down the right side and slammed home the opener.

Soon after Ayden Heaven was called for a handball in the box. Donyell Malen scored the penalty to make it 2-0.

Fans had already been protesting the team's owners. Tennis balls were thrown onto the field in the 21st minute. United went into halftime to boos.

The comeback

United got a lifeline early in the second half. Cunha was fouled in the box but Bruno Fernandes saw his penalty saved.

A Roma player had stepped into the area too early so the kick was retaken. Fernandes buried the second try in the 58th minute.

Bryan Mbeumo then hit both posts with one shot as United pushed for an equalizer.

In the 83rd minute a Roma defender misjudged a Fernandes cross. Cunha took a touch and scored from close range.

Three minutes later Shea Lacey slipped the ball to Cunha. The Brazilian smashed it in off the inside of the post to send Old Trafford wild.

Two yellows but no regrets

Cunha was booked for taking off his shirt and celebrating in the crowd. A late tackle earned him a second yellow card.

It did not matter. United held on for just their third win of the season.