Manchester United have given their supporters another reason to celebrate after defeating Leeds United on penalties to lift the Boyle Sports Cup at Croke Park in Dublin. 🏆❤️
The match finished 1-1 after 90 minutes, forcing the two sides into a tense penalty shootout. United eventually held their nerve to win 5-4 on penalties, with Noussair Mazraoui scoring the decisive spot kick. (Manchester United)
🔥 And the celebrations at Croke Park were loud!
United took the lead through Joshua Zirkzee, who finished calmly after a Bryan Mbeumo assist. Leeds eventually found their equaliser through Brenden Aaronson following a defensive mistake, setting up a nervy finish between the two rivals. (The Guardian)
With neither side able to find a winner before the final whistle, the trophy had to be decided from twelve yards.
😳 Then came the drama.
Manchester United converted their penalties when it mattered most, with Mazraoui stepping up to deliver the decisive blow and send the travelling United supporters into celebration mode.
🏆 Manchester United win the Boyle Sports Cup!
The result is another positive moment for Michael Carrick as United continue their preparations for the 2026/27 campaign. The manager used the occasion to rotate his squad heavily, giving several players valuable minutes while also introducing major names during the second half. (The Guardian)
The victory may only have come in pre-season, but winning breeds confidence, and United will be hoping these performances translate into something far more important once competitive football begins.
🔴 1-1 after 90 minutes
🥶 Manchester United win 5-4 on penalties
🏆 Boyle Sports Cup champions
⚡ Mazraoui scores the winning penalty
🔥 Another trophy added during pre-season
For United fans, there is certainly plenty to smile about.
The trophies that truly matter will come later, but for now, the Red Devils are collecting silverware, building confidence and giving supporters plenty of optimism ahead of the new campaign. ❤️🏆
Manchester United are winning trophies before the season has even started! 👀🔥
