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Manchester United left behind before finally winning 4-1 over Melbourne Victory. Erik ten Hag satisfied with his team’s reaction against such a troublesome opponent.
Manchester United continues its pre-season tour by facing Melbourne Victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Friday (15/7/2022). ‘Red Devils’ immediately conceded in the fifth minute by Christopher Ikonomidis.
Using a strong starter with Anthony Martial supported by Jadon Sancho, Anthony Elanga and Bruno Fernandes, United in the process pulled back two goals in the first half. Scott McTominay equalized, then Martial turned it around.
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In the second half, Marcus Rashford, who came on to replace Martial, widened the gap. Edmond Lupancu’s own goal ensured Manchester United continued the positive trend in pre-season after a 4-0 win over Liverpool.
Even though it’s just a pre-season test, this match offers its own challenges with Melbourne Victory playing tight. For MU, this is an opportunity to try out a strategy to build an attack and how to open a gap.
“A very close opponent. It was difficult for us to create chances. I think the team reacted very well, especially on the right side. We got the reward when we turned the game around,” said the United manager. Erik ten Hag reported Manchester Evening News.
“I would say facing an opponent who also attacks a lot, sometimes it’s easier. But when the opponent retreats that far, you have to run a lot, run to lure the opponent, control the ball more, also have to have the ingenuity to create something,” he added.
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