Manchester United U19s were held to a 1-1 draw by Italian side AS Roma in the UEFA Youth League at the Progress With Unity Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.
Tynan Thompson gave United the lead with his first goal for the club, but Roma rescued a point late on from the penalty spot.
Roma nearly took an early lead when Mandjou Camara delivered a dangerous cross into the box, but it evaded his team-mates.
The young Reds then began to assert their dominance, but did not create any real opportunity until the 22nd minute when Jacob Watson’s shot was deflected wide.
Tyler Fletcher thought he had given Man United the lead just after the half-hour mark after scoring from a direct free-kick, but the goal was ruled out for a foul.
Thompson put United ahead in the 39th minute following brilliant work from Bendito Mantato.
Mantato sprinted past his marker and into the box before delivering a cross for the summer signing to fire into the far corner, giving United the lead before half-time.
Roma started the second half strongly, with captain Cristian Cama firing over from the edge of the six-yard box.
Jaume Camacho failed to capitalise on a mazy run before Jack Fletcher’s free-kick was kept out by goalkeeper Levente Kilvinger as United grew into the half.
Kilvinger then pulled another superb save to deny Amir Ibragimov in a one-on-one situation.
United were were left ruing their missed opportunities as Antonio Arena levelled the scores from the penalty spot after Watson committed a handball.
Both sides pushed for a late winner, but could not get a breakthrough.
The result leaves United with four points from four games. They face Sporting CP in their next fixture on November 25.
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