Speaker 1: Manchester United lifted the preseason snap Dragon Cup at the
Strawberry Arena in Saulna, Sweden, recovering from an early deficit
to claim a two to one victory over Spanish heavyweights
at Lettigo Madrid behind a commanding two goal performance from
Brian Bumo. The contest got off to a difficult start
for Michael Kerrick's side when Diego Simoni's men took the
lead inside five minutes. A teasing cross shot from at
lettigowinger arnaul Or Tease drifted through a crowded penalty box
and caught out goalkeeper Tom Heaton at the far post.
Despite falling behind early, Manchester United dominated possession and control
throughout the remainder of the first period, with Luke shaw A,
mad Diallo and Bumou all testing janoblock before halftime. United's
relentless pressure paid dividends. Eight minutes after the restart, seventeen
year old academy midfielder Shay Lacey drew a foul inside
the penalty box, allowing Bumou to step up and coolly
slot home the equaling spot kick. The Cameroonian attacker completed
the turnaround in the seventy fourth minute capitalizing on diligent
high pressing work by Jack Fletcher to finish clinically from
close range and seal the two to one victory. The
match also featured a landmark moment late in the second
half when fifteen year old attacking talent Joseph jj Gabriel
was brought on from Beumeau to make his senior debut
for the Red Devils. The result caps off a productive
Scandinavian tour for Carrick's squad as they continue building physical
fitness and tactical momentum ahead of their upcoming high profile
friendly against Paris Saint Germain.