MANCHESTER UNITED were held to a draw by Brentford as they continued their Premier League preparation.
Anthony Elanga put United in front early on at Old Trafford before Shandon Baptiste netted an equaliser for the Bees.
A wonderstrike from Andreas Pereira then put the Red Devils back ahead before Bryan Mbeumo equalised again.
THAT’S ALL FOR TONIGHT
It’s another good workout for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men, but they’re without a win in their last two pre-season games.
As for Brentford, they held their own at Old Trafford, albeit a youthful United side.
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Goodnight.
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WOW!
Any excuse to watch Andreas’ goal again……..
BLOODY EL
Elanga got his second goal of pre-season.
FT: MAN UTD 2-2 BRENTFORD
Man Utd got off to a fast start in the second half and they were controlling possession.
And a wonder strike from Andreas restored Man Utd’s lead.
The Brazilian set himself well and Volleyed Pinnock’s headed clearance off the underside of the crossbar and into the back of the net.
Man Utd looked like they were cruising towards victory until Mbuemo stepped onto the pitch.
The Frenchman lost Dalot and bent his shot into the far corner, beating Heaton.
PEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
THE FULL-TIME WHISTLE GOES AT OLD TRAFFORD!
BRENTFORD HOLD MAN UTD TO A DRAW!
MAN UTD 2-2 BRENTFORD
90. We’re into added time.
MAN UTD 2-2 BRENTFORD
88. There won’t be much added time at the end of the game….. two minutes for either team to find a winner.
MAN UTD 2-2 BRENTFORD
85. Garner lunges in late and catches Brentford’s No39, conceding a free-kick in a good position.
The Brentford man needs some treatment.
MAN UTD 2-2 BRENTFORD
82. Hannibal shows his busy of pace, knocking it past Brentford’s No20.
The Man Utd youngster tries to break into the penalty area, but the ball is knocked behind for a corner.
MAN UTD 2-2 BRENTFORD
79. Man Utd are the team pressing for a winner at the minute.
Brentford seem happy to sit back and wait for their moment to strike.
MAN UTD 2-2 BRENTFORD
77. A long ball is played down the right channel.
Mbuemo gets the beating of Dalot with a magnificent first touch.
The Frenchman breaks into the penalty area and bends his shot into the far corner, beating Heaton!
Game on!
GOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLL!!
MBUEMO EQUALISES!!
TIDY FINISH!!
MAN UTD 2-1 BRENTFORD
73. TRIPLE SUBSTITUTION!
Mejbri, Van de Beek and Shoretire are on.
And Brentford made several changes…… easily over five!
MAN UTD 2-1 BRENTFORD
71. Pellistri manages to wriggle free of his marker and tries to break into his stride.
But Janelt trips the United youngster to stop the ball from progressing up the pitch.
Credit: GETTY IMAGES
MAN UTD 2-1 BRENTFORD
69. Matic and Toney have a tangle and Toney comes worse off.
The Brentford captain is taking his time getting back to his feet. Brentford will be hoping he’s ok.
MAN UTD 2-1 BRENTFORD
67. Pellistri is picked out on the right flank.
The Uruguayan takes on Thompson and manages to get to the byline.
He tries to deliver a cross towards the near post, but his cross is blocked behind for a corner.
MAN UTD 2-1 BRENTFORD
65. Just under half an hour left in the second half and Man Utd are in firm control of the game.
Matic receives the ball on the turn and plays a wonderful long ball down the line.
James tries to chase after it, but it goes out of play for a Brentford goal-kick.
MAN UTD 2-1 BRENTFORD
63. Lingard is down after having his foot stamped on. Painful one!
But he’s back up to his feet and he’ll be able to continue for the time being.
MAN UTD 2-1 BRENTFORD
60. TRIPLE SUBSTITUTION!
Man Utd make three substitutions with Pellistri, Garner and James for Andreas, Mata and Elanga.
MAN UTD 2-1 BRENTFORD
59. Brentford are going to be making three changes soon, hoping they’ll change the tide of the game.
Andreas celebrates his goalCredit: GETTY IMAGES
MAN UTD 2-1 BRENTFORD
57. Dalot drives down the left-hand side and looks to drive a cross into the box.
But the effort deflects off Roerslev and goes behind for a Man Utd corner.
MAN UTD 2-1 BRENTFORD
55. Brentford haven’t really got going in the second half, it’s all Man Utd.
But Frank’s men have a tendency of plucking something from nothing.
MAN UTD 2-1 BRENTFORD
53. Lingard plays a good ball into Mata on the edge of Brentford’s penalty area.
But the experienced Spaniard is out-muscled and Brentford clear the danger.
MAN UTD 2-1 BRENTFORD
51. The fans inside the ground are absolutely loving this game….. they’ve been treated to three absolute belters.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
