Reds Win 'Strange' Game

Sir Alex Ferguson described United’s 7-0 pre-season thumping of Seattle Sounders as “a strange game”.

The Reds ran out easy winners, despite the home side starting well and limiting the English league champions to just one goal in the first half.

“I don’t think the scoreline reflected the chances in the match,” Sir Alex said. “In the first half, Sounders had two or three good chances and Anders, our goalkeeper, made two great saves.

“There was nothing really in it in the first half. The killer goal was the second one [Mame Biram Diouf’s] on the counter-attack. It opened up the game for us. Despite that, our young goalkeeper, Ben Amos, had to make three fantastic saves in the second half. The Sounders could have scored a few goals. It was a strange game.”

Wayne Rooney scored a second-half hat-trick – his first goals on the US tour – with Sir Alex admitting it was just reward for the hard work he’s exhibited during training.

“It was nice for Wayne to score three tonight. Three goals is a nice start to the season for Wayne. He’s worked hard and done well in training.

"I’m pleased for him and I’m pleased for all the scorers."