Melbourne Victory vs Man United: Manchester United beat Melbourne Victory 4-1 – Manchester United survived an early scare versus Melbourne City to hit four goals for the second time in a week to take a 4-1 friendly victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Christopher Ikonomidis gave the early lead to the hosts with a quick counter-attack football. Scott McTominay then scored the equaliser before Anthony Martial overturned the deficit at half-time. Marcus Rashford scored the third goal before an own goal rounded off the victory. The Red Devils opened their summer tour with a 4-0 victory over bitter rivals Liverpool on Tuesday and won the Bangkok Century Cup 2022. Follow Latest Football News LIVE with InsideSport.IN
Melbourne Victory vs Man United: United wins 4-1: Goals from Martial, McTominay and Rashford seals second Pre-Season victory for Erik ten Hag, Check Manchester United beat Melbourne Victory HIGHLIGHTS
Victory for the Reds in Melbourne! 👏#MUFC || #MUTOUR22
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 15, 2022
Melbourne Victory vs Man United: Man United thrash A-League side 4-1
Scorers: Ikonomidis 5′; McTominay 43′, Martial 45′, Rashford 78′, Lupancu (OG) 94′
Confidence was high after a 4-0 mauling of Liverpool earlier in the week, yet it was Melbourne City who took an early lead thanks to a well-worked team goal that started from a goal kick.
The move went down United’s left, with Luke Shaw were caught out of position and Victor Lindelöf and Harry Maguire off the pace, leaving Melbourne’s Chris Ikonomidis with an easy tap-in.
Melbourne Victory vs Man United: Goals from Martial, McTominay and Rashford seals second Pre-Season victory
Erik ten Hag looked to be pushing both Maguire and Lindlöf higher up the pitch when his side were in attack, and testing this new approach inevitably left them vulnerable at times.
United sprang into action just before half-time, as Scott McTominay – who had already seen two shots blocked – found the breakthrough saw his shot take a huge deflection and hit the back of the net.
The second came just two minutes later, courtesy of Anthony Martial from close range after some good work from Diogo Dalot in the build-up.
Melbourne Victory vs Man United: Erik ten Hag secures 2nd Pre-Season victory
Ten Hag rang the changes after half-time, fielding ten different outfield players for the second half including youngster Zidane Iqbal and new man Tyrell Malacia.
Marcus Rashford completed another move as he selected just the right shot for a tidy finish from a superb Eric Bailly pass.
There was a blast from the past when Nani was introduced for his Melbourne debut not long before full time, but a late own goal was all that was added to the scoreline. That’s another four scored and a case of so far, so good for new boss Erik ten Hag.
Manchester United official Pre-Season squad 2022
Goalkeepers: David De Gea, Tom Heaton, Nathan Bishop, Matej Kovar, Defenders: Eric Bailly, Diogo Dalot, Ethan Laird, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw, Alex Telles, Will Fish, Raphael Varane, Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Midfielders: Amad, Bruno Fernandes, Fred, James Garner, Hannibal, Zidane Iqbal, Scott McTominay, Facundo Pellistri, Charlie Savage, Donny van de Beek, Forwards: Tahith Chong, Anthony Elanga, Alejandro Garnacho, Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho
