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Manchester United 2-1 Sampdoria: Juan Mata nets winner as Red Devils claim victory in Dublin friendly

Daily Mail | August 2, 2017

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Juan Mata came off the bench to score the winner as Manchester United beat Sampdoria at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Wednesday evening.

The Red Devils continued their pre-season preparations against the Serie A side in Dublin and won as Mata side footed home a Marcus Rashford pass with nine minutes remaining.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan had put Jose Mourinho's side in front with his head in the first half before Dennis Praet's shot from distance levelled the scores in the second period.

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Manchester United playmaker Juan Mata celebrates with a clenched fist after scoring the winning goal against Sampdoria
Manchester United playmaker Juan Mata celebrates with a clenched fist after scoring the winning goal against Sampdoria
The Spaniard is congratulated by compatriot Ander Herrera as United continued their preparations with another victory
The Spaniard is congratulated by compatriot Ander Herrera as United continued their preparations with another victory
Henrikh Mkhiatryan stoops low to head the ball at goal after it sailed over Romelu Lukaku to put Manchester United ahead
Henrikh Mkhiatryan stoops low to head the ball at goal after it sailed over Romelu Lukaku to put Manchester United ahead
The Armenia international was in the right place to head home after a Manchester United counter attack at the Aviva Stadium
The Armenia international was in the right place to head home after a Manchester United counter attack at the Aviva Stadium
Mkhitaryan is congratulated by United team-mate Matteo Darmian after scoring the opening goal against Sampdoria
Mkhitaryan is congratulated by United team-mate Matteo Darmian after scoring the opening goal against Sampdoria
Dennis Praet, scorer of Sampdoria's second half equaliser, holds off the challenge of Daley Blind on the edge of the area
Dennis Praet, scorer of Sampdoria's second half equaliser, holds off the challenge of Daley Blind on the edge of the area
Belgium international Praet is congratulated by his Sampdoria team-mates after levelling the scores from distance
Belgium international Praet is congratulated by his Sampdoria team-mates after levelling the scores from distance
United skipper Michael Carrick and new boy Victor Lindelof looked dejected after conceding against the Serie A side
United skipper Michael Carrick and new boy Victor Lindelof looked dejected after conceding against the Serie A side
Nemanja Matic sprays a pass from the centre of the pitch as he made his Manchester United debut on Wednesday evening
Nemanja Matic sprays a pass from the centre of the pitch as he made his Manchester United debut on Wednesday evening
The United new boy, signed from Chelsea for u00a340m, acknowledges a fan after a robust challenge sent the ball into the crowd
The United new boy, signed from Chelsea for £40m, acknowledges a fan after a robust challenge sent the ball into the crowd
Manchester United No 9 Romelu Lukaku, who joined this summer from Everton, attempts to curl a shot into the net
Manchester United No 9 Romelu Lukaku, who joined this summer from Everton, attempts to curl a shot into the net
Goalscorer Mkhitaryan gets stuck in and slides to dispossess Sampdoria's Lucas Torreira during the first half of the encounter
Goalscorer Mkhitaryan gets stuck in and slides to dispossess Sampdoria's Lucas Torreira during the first half of the encounter
Sampdoria defender Matias Silvestre flies through the air to get his foot on the u00a0ball ahead of Lukaku at the Aviva Stadium
Sampdoria defender Matias Silvestre flies through the air to get his foot on the ball ahead of Lukaku at the Aviva Stadium
Manchester United right back Antonio Valencia attempts to get down the wing as Daniel Pavlovic sticks out his left foot
Manchester United right back Antonio Valencia attempts to get down the wing as Daniel Pavlovic sticks out his left foot
Summer recruit Victor Lindelof applies pressure on Samprdoia forward Gianluca Caprari as he gears up for the new season
Summer recruit Victor Lindelof applies pressure on Samprdoia forward Gianluca Caprari as he gears up for the new season
Manchester United's Italian defender Darmian gets across to clear the danger as Praet bravely puts his head in
Manchester United's Italian defender Darmian gets across to clear the danger as Praet bravely puts his head in
Mkhitaryan passes out to the right as Sampdoria frontman Edgar Barreto sticks out a boot in an attempt to stop the move
Mkhitaryan passes out to the right as Sampdoria frontman Edgar Barreto sticks out a boot in an attempt to stop the move
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho smiles as he is embraced by Sampdoria backroom staff ahead of kick-off
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho smiles as he is embraced by Sampdoria backroom staff ahead of kick-off
The Red Devils boss instructs Valencia as Lukaku makes way for striker Marcus Rashford midway through the first half
The Red Devils boss instructs Valencia as Lukaku makes way for striker Marcus Rashford midway through the first half
Rashford falls to the floor with his arms outstretched having been brought down after coming on from the bench
Rashford falls to the floor with his arms outstretched having been brought down after coming on from the bench
Sampdoria manager Marco Giampaolo barks orders at his team from the touchline as the Italians provided a tough test
Sampdoria manager Marco Giampaolo barks orders at his team from the touchline as the Italians provided a tough test
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