Trainer Erik ten Hag also won the third exhibition game of the preparation with Manchester United. In Melbourne, the team of the coach who came over from Ajax was 3-1 too strong for Crystal Palace. Substitute Donny van de Beek provided the assist for Marcus Rashford’s 2-0.
Basic player Tyrell Malacia, taken over from Feyenoord, was at the basis of Anthony Martial’s opening goal with a high ball across the width of the field. The attacker, who had already scored twice in the pre-season, worked a cross from Diogo Dalot into the goal. Malacia was substituted in the second half.
Van de Beek came on the field right after the break and gave his assist after a few minutes. Jadon Sancho made it 3-0, Joel Ward scored for Crystal Palace. Will Fish picked up another red card on behalf of United. Lisandro Martínez, who was taken over from Ajax, was not yet there.
United previously beat Liverpool (4-0) and Melbourne Victory (4-1) on the Asia and Australia tour.