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Manchester United Beat Leeds United on Penalties After Friendly Draw

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Manchester United defeated Leeds United 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in a pre-season friendly match.
  • Joshua Zirkzee scored for Manchester United, and Brenden Aaronson equalized for Leeds United in the first half.
  • Goalkeeper Dermot Mee was instrumental in United's penalty shootout victory, saving a crucial spot-kick.

Manchester United secured a 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Leeds United in a pre-season friendly, following a 1-1 draw at Croke Park in Dublin. The match, played early Thursday morning Western Indonesian Time, saw both teams create chances but ultimately require penalties to decide the winner.

Joshua Zirkzee opened the scoring for Manchester United in the 16th minute, capitalizing on a move initiated by Bryan Mbeumo. However, Leeds United responded in the 29th minute when Brenden Aaronson leveled the score with a shot that Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens could not save.

After a goalless second half, where Bruno Fernandes hit the crossbar for United, the match proceeded to penalties. Manchester United's goalkeeper Dermot Mee emerged as the hero, saving Harry Wilson's penalty. Despite a miss from Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United sealed the win with Noussair Mazraoui's successful spot-kick.

Manc hester United has one more pre-season friendly scheduled against AC Milan in Wroclaw, Poland, before concluding their preparations for the upcoming season.

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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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