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Manchester United’s post-season tour kicked off on Wednesday against ASEAN All-Stars.
Ruben Amorim and his team took on an all-star team comprised of players from clubs across Southeast Asia in an exhibition game with a trophy on the line, losing 1-0.
Amorim made the most of his 32-player Manchester United squad, which saw some exciting talents get minutes and some very impressive performances.
Sekou Kone and Shea Lacey were among the best performers for United despite both only making brief first-half cameos.
Ultimately, United didn’t look up for the game, with effort levels low from the star names. But it will have been a fun day out for the fans, with the scoreline not mattering at all.
Amorim won’t be pleased with how his senior players performed and will demand better on Friday.
United in Focus covered the game live, and below you can go through the events as they happened.
ASEAN All-Stars 1-0 Manchester United
Manchester United lose 1-0
It was a disappointing result and performance from Manchester United, losing 1-0 to the All-Star team.
[Link]United heading for defeat
Just three minutes remain for United to get an equaliser and take it to penalties.
[Link]Chido Obi chance
Good play down the left from United, which results in a Chido Obi shot, although the defender blocks it.
[Link]Lively start from United
United started the second half as they ended the first, with a Chido Obi shot, which was destined to be on target is blocked by Garnacho.
[Link]Substitutions
ON: Heaton, Fernandes, Amad, Tyler Fletcher, Collyer, Obi, Fredricson, Kukonki, Evans, Amass, Garnacho
OFF: Onana, Munro, Armer, Heaven, Ugarte, Kone, Lacey, Dorgu, Kamason, Mainoo, Hojlund
[Link]Half-time
The scores are all square at half-time, but United were certainly in the ascendancy. Hopefully, some goals are coming in the second half.
[Link]Manchester United ending the half on top
Kamason does really well to get a cross into Hojlund, but the defender nabs it off him, Dorgu’s follow-up shot forced a save.
[Link]Shot cleared off the line
Almost 1-0 to United as Mainoo’s volleyed shot is blocked on the line.
[Link]Mainoo forces a save
Mainoo shoots from range, which the ASEAN goalkeeper gets down to tip wide.
[Link]ASEAN force a save from Onana
ASEAN come close with a shot from inside the box, forcing Onana into a save which he parried directly back into danger.
[Link]United chance
United have a first shot on target with Moorhouse’s corner finding Harry Maguire, who headed into the ground for an easy save.
[Link]ASEAN come close
ASEAN have had a shot fly just over the bar, but the chances are falling for the All-Star side, United off it so far.
[Link]ASEAN All-Stars on the front foot
ASEAN are giving United a game so far, having the best of the opening 15 minutes.
[Link]Quiet start for United
Eight minutes in, and it’s been quiet so far with no real opportunities at either end.
[Link]Players to watch
With kick off just 15 minutes away, the players are out warming up. For United, the players to keep an eye on are Jack Moorhouse and Reece Munro who are both making their first appearance for the first team.
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Four players left out
Amorim will probably heavily rotate during this game, but four players are not in the squad.
– Luke Shaw, Matthijs de Ligt, Mason Mount and Joshua Zirkzee
[Link]Manchester United confirmed XI
Onana, Munro, Maguire (c), Heaven, Dalot, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dorgu, Moorhouse, Mainoo, Hojlund
[Link]Shea Lacey could have big role for Amorim
Despite his injury concerns, Lacey remains one of the most exciting talents at the club, and now he’s on tour with Amorim, using him in an exciting role during training.
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Ruben Amorim could field heavily rotated team
With the Premier League win over Villa just days ago, Amorim could start a young team against ASEAN All-Stars, which would make the game exciting.
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How to watch Manchester United vs ASEAN All-Stars
The fixture is being played in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, at the Bukit Jalil Stadium, with very few tickets remaining. However, for fans in the UK, the game will be live on MUTV for those with a subscription.
[Link]When will Manchester United vs ASEAN All-Stars kick off?
The game will kick off at 1.45 pm GMT on Wednesday, the 28th of May, or 8.45 pm local time.
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