Zirkzee scores a wonder goal, as Manchester United's young stars thrash Rosenborg 5-0.
A stellar performance from the young talents of the Carrington academy, along with a superb goal from Joshua Zirkzee, helped Man Utd thrash Rosenborg 5-0 in Norway.
In a pre-season friendly in Norway, the young stars from the Carrington academy, along with Joshua Zirkzee, delivered an explosive performance. The resounding 5-0 victory against Rosenborg not only showcased the Red Devils' overwhelming strength but also provided very positive signals regarding squad depth for the coaching staff.
Shea Lacey's superb turn of the ball opened the floodgates for a goalfest.
The absence of key players like Bruno Fernandes has paved the way for a host of young talents to emerge. Coach Michael Carrick placed his trust in the Carrington academy stars and quickly reaped the rewards thanks to his proactive, high-pressing style of play. The English team pressed high from the opening minutes, completely disrupting Rosenborg's defensive structure.
The deadlock was broken in the 31st minute thanks to a moment of individual brilliance. Receiving the ball in a favorable position, the 19-year-old talent Shea Lacey calmly controlled it, unsteading the opposing defender before unleashing a powerful left-footed curling shot into the far corner, opening the scoring.
Zirkzee's improvisational masterpiece and the brilliance of young talents.
In the second half, Joshua Zirkzee – the striker whose future is receiving much attention – made the biggest impact of the match. In the 56th minute, the Dutch forward executed a remarkably skillful feint, beating two Rosenborg defenders before neatly finishing to make it 2-0. This brilliant piece of skill completely shattered the fighting spirit of the Norwegian team.
The excitement continued as the substitutes consistently made their mark after coming on. In the 63rd minute, Jacob Devaney took just seconds to tap the ball into the net from close range, making it 3-0 from a corner kick.
In addition, the excellent coordination between the academy wingers continued to bring about more goals. In the 72nd minute, defender Jaydan Kamason delivered a precise cross from the right flank for Harry Amass to easily tap the ball into the net.
But the action didn't stop there. In the 84th minute, Kamason continued his powerful run along the touchline before delivering a perfect cross for Ethan Williams to finish from close range, sealing a resounding 5-0 victory for the Red Devils. Four of the five goals came from Carrington's young stars, demonstrating the Premier League side's clear superiority in both speed and technique.
Final statistics
Result:Rosenborg 0-5 Man Utd
Goals:Shea Lacey (31'), Joshua Zirkzee (56'), Jacob Devaney (63'), Harry Amass (72'), Ethan Williams (84')