Manchester United won 9-8 on penalties after drawing 1-1 with AC Milan in the opening game of the International Champions Cup in Carson, California. Alexis Sanchez opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a sublime finish, however, Suso equalised two minutes later.
Alexis Sanchez was the standout player in this game, showing his class from the opening minute of the game. His finish for his goal was second to none. He had many chances throughout the game but they did not come off. Juan Mata assisted for United’s only goal, also having a few chances himself. There was a lot of creativity from United, this being the best pre-season match so far this summer.
Joel Pereira showed his abilities as a goalkeeper during the second half and the penalty shootout. Jose Mourinho has confirmed that he will head out on loan this summer, aiming to develop into a goalkeeper who could contend with both Sergio Romero and David De Gea in the coming years aye the club. Andreas Pereira had a good game too, earning his chance this coming season.
United will face Liverpool in Michigan on Saturday in a game which kicks off at 22:05 BST in the United Kingdom. Winning this match, the first United have won on tour this summer, will see them seeking to win in 90 minutes against Liverpool on Saturday.
Goals: Alexis Sanchez 12′
Assists: Juan Mata 12′
Manchester United: Grant (J. Pereira 46′); Darmian, Bailly, Smalling, Tuanzebe, Shaw (Fosu-Mensah 74′); Herrera, McTominay, A. Pereira; Mata (Hamilton 88′), Sanchez
Substitutes Not Used: Mitchell, Williams; Garner, Gomes, Bohui, Chong, Greenwood
Bookings: Ander Herrera 90+1