Reluctant Ronaldo rings up No.699 as United cruise 

Portuguese attacker starts the competition he wanted to avoid with a bang as Ten Hag's side ease to 2-0 victory in Moldova 

Off the mark: Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo, unseen, celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's second goal on a penalty lick during the Europa League, group E soccer match between Sheriff Tiraspol and Manchester United at the Zimbru stadium, in Chisinau. Pic: AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

SHERIFF TIRASPOL 0 MAN UNITED 2 

CRISTIANO Ronaldo started the competition he was so keen to avoid in Moldova last night and claimed a first half penalty that allowed Erik ten Hag’s side to ease to a comfortable victory.