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Manchester United ended the post-season tour of Asia on Friday afternoon with a visit to Hong Kong to face the national team.
Ruben Amorim will have been desperate for a better performance, and he got his wish.
Despite a dominant first half in which Manchester United should have been leading by multiple goals, Hong Kong had a 1-0 half-time lead to defend.
This was too much to ask, though, as Chido Obi scored a second-half brace to grab his first two senior goals for United’s senior side.
The scoring was completed by a late Ayden Heaven header, rounding out a dominant 3-1 win for United, which was much deserved.
Follow along below for the win as it happened.
- Hong Kong 1-3 Manchester United (Obi x2, Heaven)
Mainoo misses huge chance
An excellent bit of skill put Mainoo through on goal, but his shot went over the bar.
[Link]Obi heads wide
Mount looks dangerous again and finds Obi with a good cross, but it is headed wide.
[Link]Mount close from range
Mount does well to cut inside on his right foot with a shot curling into the far post, good save.
[Link]Manchester United 1-1
Chido Obi scores for Manchester United, an excellent finish on the turn into the bottom corner.
[Link]Manchester United second-half XI
11 changes at the break…
Bayindir; Munro, Armer, Heaven; Amad, Collyer, Ugarte, Dorgu; Mount, Mainoo; Obi
Only Moorhouse and Thwaites are unused subs now.
[Link]Fernandes shot blocked
A nice series of one-twos between Fernandes and Garnacho results in a shot that is blocked. Fans sing “Viva Garnacho” in the stands.
[Link]Garnacho shot
Garnacho is the one United player trying to score, and he beat a few defenders here before his shot was easily saved.
[Link]Fernandes big chance
Fernandes was through one-on-one but tried to rabona it past the goalkeeper, which was saved easily. A follow-up volley from Kamason was blocked on the line.
[Link]1-0 Hong Kong
First shot on target and Heaton has been beaten at the near post… should never have been scoring from there.
[Link]Lacey comes close
Brilliant from United as Garnacho pulls it back to Lacey, who just can’t sort out his feet with the slippery conditions getting the best of him, to see the shot go wide.
[Link]Garnacho forces a good save
Garnacho has looked lively and he comes close with a good effort after cutting inside on his right foot.
[Link]Kamason causing problems
Great run from Kamason as he pulls a good ball back into the box from the touchline, but it is intercepted.
[Link]Manchester United offside goal
Casemiro has the ball in the net, but it is ruled out for offside. But replays show it looks incredibly tight.
[Link]Good from Hojlund
United start well, creating chances and Hojlund fires off the first shot of the game, using his strength well, better from the Dane.
[Link]Bruno Fernandes starts amid Saudi rumours
The big talking point around United at the moment is Bruno Fernandes and the interest from Al-Hilal… well, the captain starts today, so we will be looking out for signs on how he acts during the game for any hints over his future.
[Link]Where are Hong Kong in the FIFA rankings?
Today’s game is a strange one which sees United take on the national team of Hong Kong, China who sit 153rd out of 210 in the FIFA World Rankings.
[Link]Shea Lacey starts after an impressive cameo
Lacey took his cameo on Wednesday and impressed despite getting just 13 minutes on the pitch.
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Manchester United confirmed XI
Heaton; Fredricson, Evans, Kukonki; Kamason, Casemiro, Fernandes, Amass; Lacey, Garnacho; Hojlund
Subs: Bayindir, Armer, Dorgu, Heaven, Munro, Kone, Collyer, T. Fletcher, Mainoo, Moorhouse, Mount, Thwaites, Ugarte, Amad and Obi
[Link]How to watch Manchester United vs Hong Kong
The post-season tour finale is available to watch on MUTV for fans who have subscriptions. But if you can’t watch, we will bring the latest updates live right here!
[Link]What time is kick-off?
United vs Hong Kong will kick off at 1 pm GMT on Friday the 30th of May 2025.
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