How Manchester United defeated Fiorentina in Snapdragon Cup

Manchester United player shows class | File Image

By Valentine Amanze

Manchester United beat Fiorentina on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the Snapdragon Cup at Old Trafford that saw Benjamin Sesko introduced to the crowd as their new striker.

Sesko’s move from RB Leipzig for a fee rising to £73.7m was confirmed on the morning of the match and he was presented to supporters on the pitch alongside fellow new arrivals Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, who both started for Ruben Amorim’s side.

With the £50m revamp of their Carrington training ground also unveiled this week, there is a growing sense of renewal at Manchester United, although it did not take long for Fiorentina to pierce that when Simon Sohm seized upon sloppy defending to put the visitors ahead at a corner on Saturday August 9, 2025.

Also read: Manchester United beat FCSB 2-0, qualify for Europa League last 16

At the 51th minute, Captain Bruno Fernades, equalized for Manchester United through a free-kick that beat David de Gea after being deflected inside the goalpost by Fiorentina defender.

In the ensuing penalty shootout after the match ended 1-1 fulltime, Kobbie Mainoo scored the United winning kick.

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