Manchester United triumphed over Leeds United in a thrilling penalty shoot-out, winning 5-4 after their pre-season friendly at Croke Park ended in a 1-1 draw. The decisive moment came when Noussair Mazraoui confidently converted the final spot-kick, following a dramatic sequence that saw Bruno Fernandes miss a penalty and James Justin hit the crossbar.

The match started with Joshua Zirkzee putting Manchester United ahead in the 16th minute, thanks to a brilliant assist from Bryan Mbeumo. However, Leeds equalized just before the half-hour mark when Brenden Aaronson scored after a setup by former United player Daniel James.

The game had its share of excitement and unusual moments, including a bizarre incident where several young fans invaded the pitch for selfies with Fernandes, causing a delay before referee Neil Doyle blew the whistle for full time.

This match marked the first game of association football at Croke Park since 2009, with over 80,000 fans in attendance. Notable absentees included Lisandro Martinez, Kobbie Mainoo, and Marcus Rashford, who were kept in reserve by manager Michael Carrick for an upcoming friendly against AC Milan.

Mbeumo was a standout performer, creating multiple chances, including a deflected shot that hit the crossbar. Leeds had a few opportunities to take the lead in the second half, but ultimately, the match went to penalties after a tense final period where Fernandes nearly clinched victory with another curling shot that also struck the crossbar.