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Pitch invaders interrupt Man Utd's friendly with Leeds in Dublin

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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Pitch invaders interrupt Man Utd's friendly with Leeds in Dublin

Summary

During a pre-season friendly at Croke Park in Dublin on August 12, Manchester United faced Leeds United. The match, played in front of over 80,000 fans, concluded 1-1 after regular time. United’s Joshua Zirkzee opened the scoring in the 16th minute, while Leeds equalized with a goal from Brenden Aaronson before the half-hour mark. In the ensuing penalty shootout, United prevailed 5-4, with Noussair Mazraoui scoring the decisive kick. The game had a bizarre ending as several fans invaded the pitch for selfies with Bruno Fernandes, halting play before the referee called full-time. United manager Michael Carrick opted to reserve some players for an upcoming friendly against AC Milan.

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By the Numbers

•Manchester United drew 1-1 with Leeds United in Dublin.
•Fernandes interacted with pitch invaders during the match.
•United won 5-4 in penalties after the regulation draw.
•Carrick held key players back for a future friendly.
•The match had a sell-out crowd of over 80,000.

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9:56 PMYahoo Sports — Pitch invaders take selfies with Fernandes during Man Utd friendly

What they're saying

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Normal time in Manchester United's pre-season friendly against Leeds at Dublin's Croke Park on Wednesday ended in bizarre fashion when two young fans ran on to the pitch to take selfies with Bruno Fernandes.After several half-time changes, including a debut for United's new 18-year-old winger Tynan Thompson, Leeds should have gone ahead six minutes in when Joe Rodon's low cross found Harry Wilson, but the summer signing shot straight at Senne Lammens.
— Yahoo Sports

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