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Juan Mata's Late Penalty Helps Manchester United Top Kristiansund BK in Friendly

Juan Mata came off the substitutes bench to convert a stoppage-time penalty as Manchester United earned a win in their penultimate preseason match after beating Kristiansund BK 1-0 at the Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo, Norway on Tuesday.

Mata had won the spot-kick after being played in by fellow sub Paul Pogba in the 91st minute.

United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer saw his team labour through a goalless first half, despite picking a strong lineup, including summer signings right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka and winger Daniel James. He responded by giving minutes to key first-teamers Mata, Pogba, and Fred.