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Man Utd avoid Hong Kong humiliation as Ruben Amorim flops pull off late comeback

Manchester United's week of embarrassment almost sunk to new lows with Chido Obi saving Ruben Amorim's blushes.

The Red Devils' torrid season didn't quite come to an end with a rare bright spot with a win against Aston Villa on the final day of the season. Instead, Ruben Amorim and his not-so-merry men jetted to South East Asia.

United had already been beaten by the ASEAN All-Stars on Wednesday afternoon - all while they hosted an open top bus 'parade', Amad flipped off fans and sang 'Glory Glory Man Utd' to fans.

And, on Friday, United jetted from Malaysia to Hong Kong to take on the latter's national team.

Amorim's side had started the better of the two teams, a far cry from their lacklustre outing on Wednesday, but it was Hong Kong who took the lead in the 19th minute.

Ruben Amorim, Manager of Manchester United looks on prior to the match between Manchester United and Hong Kong at Hong Kong Stadium on May 30, 2025 in Hong Kong, China.

Ruben Amorim's side went behind against Hong Kong (Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag)

Tom Heaton was at fault for the goal - after being given the nod between the sticks - with Juninho, no, not that one, sent through on goal.

Heaton had initially pushed Juninho wide, but his limp shot was able to squeeze under the shot-stopper's body and find its way into the back of the net.

When it rains it pours for United - and the heavens opened on the Red Devils as they looked for anything to try and avoided a second defeat in three days.

Chido Obi

Chido Obi netted twice on Friday afternoon (Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag)

Chido Obi was their saviour, with the young man coming off the bench to lash the ball into the back of the net.

United were the better team, but like on Wednesday they just couldn't break down the Hong Kong defence.

Mason Mount was convinced he should have had a penalty while Kobbie Mainoo and Ayden Heaven both came close.

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It was the youngster, Obi, who saved United's blushes completing the turnaround in the final ten minutes of the clash.

And Heaven put the game beyond any doubt in the 94th minute.

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