Man United Penalty Shootout Hero Opens up on Irish Roots
United won the penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw, with James Justin hitting the crossbar on Leeds' decisive spot kick.
- On Wednesday, Manchester United and Leeds United played their penultimate pre-season friendly at Croke Park in Dublin, with the Red Devils winning the penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw.
- Historically, Croke Park's Rule 42 prevented 'foreign' sports like football and rugby from being played at the stadium, but stadium director Peter McKenna said 'things change over time,' enabling the current partnership with the Football Association of Ireland.
- Joshua Zirkzee fired United into a 16th-minute lead following Bryan Mbuemo's burst down the left wing, though Brenden Aaronson equalized for Leeds after capitalizing on a defensive error.
- The Inaugural Boylesports Cup 2026 drew a capacity crowd of 82,300 to the stadium, marking the best-attended football match in the history of the State.
- United faces AC Milan in their final pre-season friendly before meeting Hull, while Leeds prepares to play Augsburg ahead of their opening league campaign at Nottingham Forest.
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Man United penalty shootout hero opens up on Irish roots
Man United beat Leeds United on Wednesday night in a historic friendly at Croke Park, and a lot of plaudits have to go to Dermot Mee. The 23-year-old former Northern Ireland youth international came on for Senne Lammens in the second half and saved a crucial penalty in the shootout, which eventually allowed Noussair Mazraoui […]
Man United vs Leeds Makes History as Croke Park Hosts First Club Football Match Ahead of New Season
Manchester United and Leeds United met at Dublin's Croke Park on 12 August, bringing two English clubs to a stadium traditionally associated with Gaelic games. Manchester United had announced the fixture as the first club football match at Ireland's largest stadium, making the occasion a notable departure from Croke Park's usual sporting calendar. The venue has previously staged international association-football matches. The Republic of Ireland…
Over 80,000 fans watched the first soccer game at GAA HQ since 2009.
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