Thrilling Showdown in Las Vegas: Manchester United Edged by Dortmund in 2-3 Nail-biter

Manchester United concluded their US tour on a sour note, suffering a disappointing 3-2 defeat against Borussia Dortmund in Las Vegas. Despite triumphing over Arsenal, the team experienced setbacks with their younger players losing to Wrexham and the first team falling to Real Madrid. This final defeat marked a stumbling point for the Red Devils as they wrapped up their trip in the United States.

Diogo Dalot scored an impressive curling goal to put United in the lead at the magnificent Allegiant Stadium. However, Donyell Malen quickly turned the tide with two goals in a span of two minutes right before half-time.

Antony then equalized for United, while Harry Maguire, initially targeted by some boos, was criticized by Andre Onana for a mistake in the second half. Maguire's header unfortunately hit the crossbar.

The helter-skelter theme continued throughout as both sides made sweeping alterations, Youssoufa Moukoko eventually giving Dortmund the win after cutting out an Aaron Wan-Bissaka pass.

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Erik ten Hag made 11 alterations to the lineup after the defeat to Madrid on Wednesday, appointing Scott McTominay as the captain instead of the recently ousted Maguire.

Upon the announcement of his name, there were audible expressions of disapproval for the 30-year-old player, much like when he mistakenly sent an early diagonal pass out of bounds.

Omari Forson, the least experienced starter in Nevada, pressured Gregor Kobel into making a diving save after intercepting a careless pass from Dortmund.

For the majority of the game, United maintained control and took the lead in an impressive manner during the first half. Dalot's exceptional 22-yard curled shot found the top right corner of the net.

Twitter was buzzing in the 37th minute as eyebrows were raised when Forson was substituted by Ten Hag. The 19-year-old had received a yellow card for a heated confrontation with Karim Adeyemi just prior to this, and the United manager took 30 seconds to elaborate on his decision on the sidelines.

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United's advantage was seemingly secure until Dortmund completely altered the course of the game moments before halftime. In a swift maneuver, Adeyemi charged down the right while Brandon Williams stumbled, causing United to falter in their attempt to clear the ball. As a result, the ball unexpectedly soared towards Malen, who skillfully struck it into the net from a mere six yards away.

Dortmund scored their second goal only 18 seconds into the game's resumption. Employing a strong press, they forced Tom Heaton to pass the ball to Victor Lindelof, but Marcel Sabitzer intercepted it and swiftly passed it to Malen, who promptly scored once more.

Williams had heated words with a team-mate after playing the Dortmund forward onside and half-time introduction Andre Onana was the next to bellow at a colleague.

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After Maguire's mistake resulted in a shot on goal by Sebastian Haller and a close miss from Adeyemi, the newly signed player hurried to reprimand him. However, United managed to overcome this moment and equalized in the 52nd minute. Donny van de Beek intercepted Mats Hummels' poor clearance and Antony efficiently directed the ball into the net with a low shot.

Maguire accidentally hit a header against his own crossbar while attempting to clear a corner, allowing Dortmund to regain the lead in the 71st minute. They capitalized on Wan-Bissaka's intercepted pass and swiftly counterattacked, with Moukoko converting Marco Reus' cross at the far post.

Antony, in an unexpected turn, unleashed a shot that went wide of the goal after Marcus Rashford's attempt was blocked, while Joe Hugill's effort was also saved.