Manchester United needed penalties to see off Leeds United in a pre-season friendly at Croke Park, winning the shoot-out 5-4 after the sides shared a 1-1 draw across 90 minutes, according to Sky Sports.
Joshua Zirkzee found the net for United, while Brenden Aaronson replied for Leeds in an entertaining but ultimately even contest that required spot-kicks to settle the outcome.
The headline talking point, however, was Marcus Rashford's absence. The forward has rejoined Manchester United training under manager Michael Carrick this pre-season, but he was not included in the squad for the trip to Dublin, leaving supporters guessing over his immediate role in the squad.
With the new campaign edging closer, both clubs will use these Croke Park fixtures as a gauge of fitness and form, but United's focus is likely to turn quickly to Rashford's situation and where he fits into Carrick's plans as the transfer window progresses.