Match ReportSky SportsUnverified source· 12 Aug 2026
Man Utd edge Leeds in Dublin friendly shoot-out
A packed Croke Park saw a youthful United side battle Leeds before a penalty shoot-out decided the friendly.
Manchester United
team
Competition
Pre-season friendly
Score
1-1 (Man Utd won 5-4 on penalties)
Scorers
Zirkzee, Aaronson
Venue
Croke Park, Dublin
What happened. Manchester United drew 1-1 with Leeds in a friendly at Croke Park, then won the ensuing penalty shoot-out 5-4, with Noussair Mazraoui scoring the decisive spot-kick.
- Marcus Rashford did not feature despite pre-match talk of his reintegration.
- Bruno Fernandes hit the crossbar and had a goal ruled out for offside.
- Leeds have scored 10 goals in five pre-season outings.
Both teams now prepare for the new Premier League season, with United aiming to improve on last term.
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