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South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Manchester United stage comeback to beat spirited Hong Kong on Asia tour
Teenage striker Chido Obi spared Manchester United's blushes with a second-half double to inspire the troubled English Premier League club to a 3-1 win over Hong Kong on Friday night. Advertisement Hong Kong had taken a shock lead when Juninho latched on to a 19th-minute pass from Anson Wong Ho-chun to smack a low shot through the weak defences of Tom Heaton. It generated a giant roar at an excited, rain-swept Hong Kong Stadium. Obi, 17, began the fightback when he aimed a low 18-yard shot into the corner five minutes after half-time. With nine minutes remaining, the Dane glanced a left-wing Mason Mount cross beyond substitute keeper Ivan Ng Wai-him. Ayden Heaven headed home United's third at the death. Advertisement More to follow …
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Man Utd ratings: Chido Obi immediately outshines woeful Hojlund while Heaton must hope contract offer is still on table
CHIDO-OBI spared Manchester United's blushes after his brace completed a 3-1 comeback win against Hong Kong. But Tom Heaton's disastrous clanger almost caused back-to-back postseason defeats in Asia, with United losing to ASEAN All-Stars on Wednesday. 6 6 The Red Devils dominated the early exchanges, before Heaton's shocking howler saw United 1-0 down against the run of play. Brazilian-born Juninho was played in behind, before his low shot somehow wriggled under Heaton at the front post. The goal took the wind out of United's sails, as they carried on the trend of their heads going down after conceding early. Amorim had seen enough and changed the entire XI at half-time before Obi' s first senior goal levelled the scores within four minutes. The sensational teen saved Amorim's skin after doubling the lead in the last ten minutes, before Ayden Heaven 's header made it 3-1. Hong Kong, who are just above Moldova in the Fifa world rankings, scored from ONE shot at goal - United failed to do so in 15 first-half attempts. For now fans can be thankful that United won't be back in action until pre-season. Hopefully they shift the deadwood by then. Tom Heaton - 0 The veteran goalkeeper, 39, proved why he shouldn't be given a one-year extension this summer- even if it's in a coaching capacity. His blunder came with his first touch of the ball, when Juninho's limp shot - straight at him - bounced into the net. Heaton was expected leave as a free agent and possibly even hang up his gloves when his £45,000-a-week contract expires this summer. And he should go, even if it was his final game. Awful. Tyler Fredricson - 4 Unfortunate not have equalised when he slipped through defenders to guide a header down straight to the Hong Kong goalkeeper. Got his positioning run for Hong Kong's opener. 6 Jonny Evans - 4 What a sorry way to end your footballing career. Evans won't play for United again. And the Northern Irishman didn't have a lot to do here. It feels harsh because the 37-year-old has been a brilliant professional. Godwill Kukonki - 5 The 17-year-old from Stoke-on-Trent didn't get close enough to block or put off goalscorer Juninho. He wasn't asked to do much else. Was always the first of the back line of defenders to react to any loose ball in United's own final third. Jaydan Kamason - 5 Was awarded his first start after a decent 20 minute cameo in the defeat to ASEAN All-Stars on Wednesday. The right-back, 18, showed Diogo Dalot how to cross a good ball. Was unlucky to have his late arriving shot cleared off the line in the 37th minute. Harry Amass - 5 Didn't feature in the defeat in Malaysia, but started brightly here. Before a few wayward crosses left Amorim grimacing. Bruno Fernandes - 6 The man of the moment perhaps took the armband for the final time with £100million links to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal ramping up. He's the player fans in Hong Kong came to see, sending a delicious free-kick into his midfield pal early on. The Portugal star showboated to treat the crowd when his cheeky rabona shot was kept out by the keeper. Tested the goalkeeper with a free-kick on the slippery surface again, before it was parried out for a corner. Linked up well with Garnacho. But for a player who has worked so hard all season, you've got to feel sorry for him playing 6,000 miles away a few days after the final day. 6 Casemiro - 4 The 33-year-old just wants to be on his holidays after a topsy-turvy individual season. He played his way back into United's good-books since the Lyon comeback, but was out-paced by a fast teenager in the opening seconds. The recently recalled Brazilian international had a gliding header ruled out in the fourth minute from Fernandes' set piece. Brilliant bit of skill for an Amass chance before 1-0. Alejandro Garnacho - 5 Could've been Garnacho's last game for the club too. Perhaps it shouldn't be because he was the brightest spark here. The 20-year-old rowing with Amorim threatened to be up to usual tricks, or lack thereof, failing to beat his man in the opening minute. But the Chelsea target soon settled and flashed several inviting balls across the box and was involved in all of the action. Shea Lacey - 6 The 18-year-old winger from Liverpool did well to win the free-kick Casemiro scored from early on, and he won another a few minutes later. But he scuffed a certain goal wide of the post from Garnacho's cross in the 15th minute. Silky footwork and a willingness to get forward, Lacey looks like he could be a bright spark for the future at Old Trafford. Was hooked for Tyler Fletcher on the half-an-hour-mark. 6 Rasmus Hojlund - 1 Fluffed half a chance in the opening minutes and was anonymous. When finally called upon, the Dane failed to control Fernandes' blocked rabona, before Kamason's shot was cleared off the line. FIRST-HALF SUBS Tyler Fletcher - (for Lacey '27) - 5 Man United legend Darren Fletcher 's son couldn't get hold of the ball much. Sekou Kone (for Casemiro '27) - 5 Powered forward and has go at goal from outside the box but it flies wide of the post. Joined Fletcher in lasting 15 minutes before being part of the half-time changes. HALF-TIME SUBS Chido Obi - 8 His first goal for Amorim was a tidy finish in the 49th minute. The teenager took two touches with the ball to his right and lashed a shot into the back of the net on his weak foot. Obi completed the comeback with a direct header into the corner in the 82nd minute. 6 Altay Bayindir - 6 Didn't have to much before his low save kept the home side out in the 68th minute. Ayden Heaven - In the second-half, Heaven became the most experienced centre-back on the pitch for United - he's 18. The former Arsenal man was confident enough to step into that role and looks like a talent for the future. He joined Obi in getting on the scoresheet for the first time, with a well-placed header in the final minute of added time. Dan Armer - 5 Scotland Under-19 international centre-back picked up valuable experience again. Jim Thwaites, who saved United from losing 2-0 on Wednesday, replaced Armer inside 72 minutes. Amad Diallo - 6 Amad knows he's been one of the few bright sparks for United this season and he played like it too. It wasn't his usual display of blistering pace and hard work, but rather a tame effort to help the team while avoiding injury. Toby Collyer - 5 Collyer has been one of the Carrington stars that has been in and around the first team for a while, and it's obvious why. He looks like he's ready to make a more regular step up to first team football and could be a part of the squad rotations next season. Made way for Jack Moorhouse in the 73rd minute. Manuel Ugarte - 4 Ugarte poked the ball to Obi in the penalty area for the equaliser. Was a big part of United winning the ball back high up in the second half. But so he should be, he was the most experienced on the pitch. Patrick Dorgu - 5 Unlucky not to have won a penalty in the opening seconds of the second-half. Mason Mount - 6 Denied the chance to put United 2-1 up when the keeper brilliantly saved in the 55th minute. Great delivery from a free-kick which blasted past the goal-line in the 66th minute. Bagged a brilliant assist with a floating ball for Obi's second. Kobbie Mainoo - 4 Mainoo was United's starboy and England's best holding midfielder at the Euros. He'll be annoyed not to get minutes in his favoured position, instead struggling as one of the two No 10s in Amorim's 3-4-3. Mainoo looks shot for confidence and fluffed a chance in the 75th minute. Fans will be worried about the Manchester-born ace leaving this summer.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Man Utd vs Hong Kong LIVE SCORE: Post-season friendly on NOW as minnows take SHOCK lead through Juninho
MANCHESTER UNITED end their post-season tour of Asia with a friendly against Hong Kong. Juninho gave the hosts the lead on 19 minutes after a huge blunder from Tom Heaton. On Wednesday, a strong Red Devils side were on the receiving end of a shock 1-0 defeat to ASEAN All-Stars. Ruben Amorim will be hoping his side can avoid another embarrassment and head into the summer break on a high. Bruno Fernandes could be playing his final game for the club, should he accept Al-Hilal's lucrative offer - and the skipper starts in Hong Kong. TV/Stream: MUTV Man Utd team: 22. Heaton, 55. Fredricson, 35. Evans, 87. Kukonki, 80. Kamason, 18. Casemiro, 8. Fernandes, 41. Amass, 17. Garnacho, 72. Lacey, 9. Hojlund Subs: 1. Bayindir, 90. Armer, 13. Dorgu, 26. Heaven, 79. Munro, 42. Kone, 43, Collyer, 58. 37. Mainoo, 64. Moorhouse, 7. Mount, 92. Thwaites, 25. Ugarte, 16. Amad, 56. Obi Hong Kong team: Tse, Yue, Tsui, Jones, Camargo, Merkies, Fernando, Wong, Ngan, Juninho, Udebuluzor Today, 12:04 By Connor Greaves United in Hong Kong Today, 11:58 By Connor Greaves Fernandes' farewell? Bruno Fernandes is entertaining a shock move to Saudi Arabia, it's been claimed. Manchester United's skipper is currently being eyed by Al-Hilal, who are looking to make a marquee signing this summer following Neymar 's departure. The Saudi Pro League side are understood to be willing to pay a whopping £100MILLION to secure the services of Fernandes, who would take home a pretty penny if he were to move to The Kingdom. And the 30-year-old is said to be "giving serious consideration" to the move. That's according to The Athletic, who claim talks for the Portugal international to join Al-Hilal are already underway. Should Fernandes accept the lucrative offer on the table, his last game as a United player could take place TODAY. Today, 11:39 By Connor Greaves Man Utd team news Harry Maguire, Andre Onana and Diogo Dalot have flown to India and will play no part in this friendly. Amorim has also ruled out Luke Shaw for the Hong Kong clash. Matthijs de Ligt, Mason Mount and Joshua Zirkzee didn't feature on Wednesday but could play a part today. Today, 11:34 By Connor Greaves Hello and welcome to SunSport's live blog of Man Utd vs Hong Kong! The Red Devils end their post-season tour of South-East Asia with a clash against Hong Kong. Man Utd will be looking to head into their summer break on a high and avoid another case of embarrassment. The Premier League giants started their post-season tour with a shock defeat to ASEAN All-Stars. Ruben Amorim fielded a strong side with the likes of Andre Onana, Harry Maguire, Patrick Dorgu, Casemiro, Diogo Dalot, Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo all starting. But United's strong eleven was not enough to beat the team made up of Southeast Asian internationals as they fell to a 1-0 defeat.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Man Utd fans call for club to be liquidated as Tom Heaton's horror blunder sees them go behind against Hong Kong
Former England goalkeeper's howler saw their tour of Asia reach new levels of infamy HEAT IS ON Man Utd fans call for club to be liquidated as Tom Heaton's horror blunder sees them go behind against Hong Kong MANCHESTER UNITED'S season has sunk to embarrassing new lows just as fans were thinking it couldn't get any worse. Tom Heaton managed to fumble a shot that was going straight at him into the net and give Hong Kong the lead in a post-season friendly. 1 Tom Heaton's howler gave Hong Kong the lead Credit: MUTV THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Man Utd fans call for club to be liquidated as Tom Heaton's horror blunder sees them go behind against Hong Kong
MANCHESTER UNITED'S season has sunk to embarrassing new lows just as fans were thinking it couldn't get any worse. Tom Heaton managed to fumble a shot that was going straight at him into the net and give Hong Kong the lead in a post-season friendly. 1 Tom Heaton's howler gave Hong Kong the lead Credit: MUTV THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
