Patiwat khammai

Maybank Challenge Cup: Manchester United just can't seem to get a break as their post-season tour began on a sour note as they suffered a 1-0 defeat to the ASEAN All-Stars in the Maybank Challenge Cup at Bukit Jalil Stadium, Kuala Lumpur.

In sweltering heat, United struggled to find rhythm against a spirited ASEAN side managed by Vietnam’s Kim Sang-sik. The match, attended by nearly 70,000 fans, saw United dominate possession but fail to convert opportunities.

The first decent opportunity came in the 17th minute when Amani Aguinaldo failed to keep his shot down, after the ball bounced to him in a promising position, as the defender flashed a powerful attempt off target.