Match ReportDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 12 Aug 2026
Man United beat Leeds on penalties to win Boyle Sports Cup
A pitch invasion almost stopped the shootout, but United held their nerve in Dublin.


Manchester United
team
Competition
Pre-season Boyle Sports Cup
Score
5-4 on penalties (1-1 after 90 mins)
Scorers
Bryan Mbeumo, Brenden Aaronson
Venue
Croke Park, Dublin
What happened. Manchester United edged out Leeds United 5-4 on penalties to win the pre-season Boyle Sports Cup at a sold-out Croke Park, after the match ended 1-1.
- Bryan Mbeumo impressed again as United's striker audition.
- James Justin's missed penalty allowed Noussair Mazraoui to win it.
- Young pitch invaders delayed the shootout at full-time.
“He wants to have the ball, he wants to press in certain ways.”
— Youri Tielemans
The win highlights progress under Michael Carrick's coaching ahead of the new season.
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