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Anderlecht Overturn United U21s With Four Second-Half Goals in 4-1 Cup Loss

The defeat checks United’s Premier League International Cup progress before a 19 December home tie against Borussia Dortmund.

Overview

  • Captain Jacob Devaney put United ahead just before the break with a header from a short-corner routine.
  • Enzo Sternal, Terry Van De Ven, Yasin Ozcan and Samuel Ntanda scored after half-time to complete Anderlecht’s turnaround.
  • The equaliser came minutes into the second period when Will Murdock’s save was spilled into Sternal’s path.
  • The result follows United’s opening group win over Athletic Club in September in the cross-border academy tournament.
  • Local reporting noted that prospect Obi missed the game with a knock and is being managed away from senior squads for now as part of a development plan.