United reverse win in Australia
Scores: Ikonomidis 5-McTominay 43, Marchal 45 +1, Rashford 78, Tommy Jurich own goal 90.
United have changed three main positions compared to the 4-0 win over Liverpool in Raja Mangala, Thailand a few days ago. Tom Heaton replaces David Degea-the goalkeeper was injured and soon left against Liverpool. Captain Harry Maguire replaces Raphael Varane. Anthony Elanga takes position from Marcus Rashford on the left wing.
The distraction of defence has seen United start badly, conceding the ball with the home side's first goal. In the 5th minute, Ben Folami accelerated the elimination of Victor Lindelof, and then opened Ikonomidis with a diagonal shot to open the score. In this case, Maguire can't keep up with the Melbourne victory striker either.
The early goal cheered the fans in the stands at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Melbourne Victory fans took aim at Ten Haggs in extreme excitement, chanting "You'll be fired tomorrow morning" in chorus, according to Manchester Evening News reporter Samuel Luckhurst.
Melbourne Victory, meanwhile, retreated to death with all 11 players at home. United dominated and created a one-way game, but it was not until the end of the first half that they concretized the advantage. In the 43rd minute, Scott McTominay cut the ball at the edge of the restricted area and hit the home team player and flew to the far corner, causing goalkeeper Izzo to be buried. Two minutes later, Anthony Martial approached the human wall and gave the Red Devils the lead.
In the second half, Ten Hag only sent Heaton back, replacing the remaining 10 positions, which included Eric Bailly, Amad Diallo, Van der Beck, Marcus Rashford, 19-year-old midfielder Zidane Iqbal or rookie Tyrell Malacia. As in the first half, the Melbourne win carried the ball home dangerously early in the second half. But this time, Ikonomidis travels light and lets Bailly save.
After that, United pressed the hosts and went on to score two goals at half-time. Bailly speeds from home in the 78th minute before poking an open spot for Rashford to complete the corner and beat Izzo. United capped a jubilant victory in the final minute when defender Melbourne Victory scored an own goal after Chung Tahi's cross.
United have shown positive signs after winning their first two friendlies under Ten Hag, scoring eight goals and conceding just two. On July 19th and July 23rd, the Red Devils will play two friendly matches against Crystal Palace and Aston Villa in Australia respectively.
