Man United 1-1 Fiorentina: Goals and Highlights
Manchester United and Fiorentina played out a 1-1 draw in the pre-season friendly at Old Trafford, with United winning 5-4 in the penalty shootout to lift the Snapdragon Cup. The match in front of 67,000 fans had goals and emotional moments, including David De Gea’s return.
Fiorentina’s Early Goal
Fiorentina took the lead in the 8th minute with a well-worked set piece. Patrick Dorgu gave away a corner, which Albert Gudmundsson delivered perfectly. Simon Sohm rose unmarked at the back post and volleyed a powerful shot into the bottom corner, 0-1. United’s early defensive mistakes were punished, and Sohm scored with ease to silence the Old Trafford crowd.
United’s Equaliser
Manchester United equalised in the 25th minute with a set piece of their own. Bruno Fernandes whipped in a dangerous cross from a corner, and in the crowded box, Fiorentina’s Robin Gosens turned the ball into his own net under pressure from Leny Yoro and Harry Maguire, 1-1. Fiorentina protested for a foul, but the goal stood, and the home fans were back in it.
Man United 1-1 Fiorentina: Second Half Chances
The second half saw both teams have chances, but no winner. In the 49th minute, Fiorentina almost went back in front when Sohm’s volley hit the bar. United responded in the 61st minute when Matheus Cunha shot just wide of De Gea’s post.
Later in the 82nd minute Fernandes set up Cunha again, but his effort was deflected over, 1-1.No further goals in 90 minutes, so the match went to penalties to decide the Snapdragon Cup winner. Both teams scored their first four penalties. Fernandes, Cunha, Diogo Dalot, and Amad Diallo scored for United, and Moise Kean, Jacopo Fazzini, Abdelhamid Sabiri, and Cher Ndour for Fiorentina. The decisive moment came when Altay Bayindir saved Fabiano Parisi’s fifth penalty, and Kobbie Mainoo scored the winning penalty for 5-4.
Key Players and Moments
Bruno Fernandes was the key man, creating the goal and scoring in the shootout. David De Gea, back at Old Trafford, was given a standing ovation when he was subbed in the 87th minute, an emotional goodbye. New signings Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo impressed, but Ayden Heaven was injured, a concern for United.
Man United 1-1 Fiorentina
Benjamin Sesko was also unveiled as United’s new £73.7m striker, and the fans loved it. Manager Ruben Amorim said the team fought hard but lacked fluidity. United now prepares for the Premier League opener against Arsenal, and Fiorentina for the next one.
Man United 1-1 Fiorentina: Goals and Highlights
