Monday, July 31, 2023

Man United beaten by Dortmund in Vegas to end U.S. tour


LAS VEGAS  Angeles Borussia Dortmund defeated Manchester United 3-2 at Allegiant Stadium to finish Manchester United's American tour.

The team of Erik ten Hag was punished for a subpar defensive effort as they suffered their third loss in as many games in the United States.

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Diogo Dalot gave United the lead before Dortmund's Donyell Malen struck twice in less than a minute to conclude the first half. After Antony restored parity in the second half, Youssoufa Moukoko scored the game-winning goal thanks to another defensive error.

Harry Maguire, Donny van de Beek, and Facundo Pellistri all received starts for Ten Hag's team, giving them the appearance of a reserve team; yet, Ten Hag will still be dissatisfied with the results.

list of mistakes that allowed Dortmund goals.

It was a night when the Dutchman also made a point with his choice of captain, awarding Scott McTominay the reins despite Maguire's involvement just one week after he had stripped the England defender of them in favor of Bruno Fernandes.

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