Manchester United were the architects of their own downfall in Las Vegas by conceding three goals to Borussia Dortmund in a defeat to conclude their tour of the United States.
The English giants dominated the first half, with Facundo Pellistri playing in an unfamiliar left wing role, and went ahead thanks to a good shot from Diogo Dalot in the 24th minute.
Christian Eriksen went close with a free kick and Omari Forson did better when presented with an opportunity in the area. The youngster was removed before half-time and questioned in public by Erik ten Hag on the sideline, after an angry altercation with Karim Adeyemi.
United looked like they went into half-time with an advantage, but two defensive errors in two minutes gave Dortmund the equaliser and then the lead. First, Brandon Williams’ reckless and failed take gave Dortmund the box for Donyell Malen to score. volley, and then, 18 seconds later, Victor Lindelof repeated the trick and Williams put everyone in play for Malen to score a second.
Sebastian Haller may have extended, and probably has, Dortmund’s lead some time after the resumption, but he was denied by substitute Andre Onana, who responded by berating Harry Maguire for an offside pass. It turned out to be a very vital stop. A few minutes later, United were equal. It was time for Dortmund to hesitate in defence and Antony reacted in the quickest way to locate the far corner with a good shot.
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Ten Hag announced the adjustments on the hour, introducing 8 players at once, adding Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford, which affected the speed of the game until Dortmund won the goal to regain the advantage. Marco Reus intercepted a pass from Aaron Wan-Bissaka and only centered Youssoufa Moukoko to pass home.
Marcus Rashford equalized in the dying minutes, first climbing his lines at the far post before being sent off a minute later with a shot crossed over the keeper, but United left the United States with another defeat.
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