Sydney FC sensation Adrian Segecic provided the match-winning assist as the ASEAN All-Stars upstaged Premier League giants Manchester United 1-0 in Malaysia on Wednesday.
Segecic setup Maung Maung Lwin with a sublime pass to unlock United in the second half of the midweek friendly in Kuala Lumpur, where Macarthur Bulls star Kealey Adamson and Adelaide United’s Yaya Dukuly started against the Red Devils.
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“To face one of the world’s top clubs and deliver such a performance — it was truly remarkable from the team. Not only did we play well, but we also managed to win,” head coach Kim Sang-sik said during his post-match press conference.
“We only trained for two days, but the players looked like they had been playing together for 20 years. The team were well-organised and cohesive.
“To beat such a great team is a huge honour. It also proves that Asean players can hold their own against world-class talent.”
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Segecic – out of contract with the Sky Blues – enjoyed a stellar season after scoring 13 goals to earn a share of the Golden Boot alongside Adelaide United young gun Archie Goodwin, while Macarthur star Adamson established himself as one of the best full-backs in the league amid links with Queens Park Rangers and the EFL Championship.
Dukuly, meanwhile, was a shining light for Adelaide with one goal and four assists in 2024-25.
The Isuzu UTE A-League trio were rewarded for their fine seasons with selection in the 26-player squad.
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Segecic, Adamson and Dukuly were not the only Australians involved against the UEFA Europa League finalists, with former Melbourne City defender and one-time Socceroo Harrison Delbridge (currently playing for Incheon United in South Korea) also in the XI.
The ASEAN All-Stars team was made up of Southeast Asia internationals and selected players from the regional leagues.
This year, South Korean boss and current Vietnam head coach Kim Sang-sik led the All-Stars against Ruben Amorim’s United, who finished the 2024-25 Premier League season in 15th position.
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