Manchester United and Leeds draw 1-1 in Dublin, United wins on penalties
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 9:34 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Manchester United and Leeds United played to a 1-1 draw in a pre-season friendly at Croke Park in Dublin on August 12. Joshua Zirkzee opened the scoring for United in the 16th minute before Brenden Aaronson equalized for Leeds shortly before halftime. The match concluded with United winning 4-3 in a penalty shootout, with Noussair Mazraoui scoring the decisive penalty. The game featured a crowd of over 80,000 and included late drama as several fans entered the pitch, causing a premature end to regulation time. Both teams continue their pre-season campaigns with further matches planned this week.
- •Match ended 1-1 after 90 minutes.
- •Zirkzee scored the opening goal for United.
- •Aaronson leveled for Leeds just before halftime.
- •United won 4-3 in the penalty shootout.
- •Croke Park hosted its first soccer match since 2009.
- 9:34 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester United beat Leeds on penalties after pre-season draw at Croke Park
"Manchester United 1-1 Leeds (4-3 pens): Noussair Mazraoui scored the decisive penalty after new signing Youri Tielemans slotted his home
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