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play goal, while Matthew Highmore added an empty netter for the Sea Dogs (4-2-1), who
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. John Riggins Youth Jersey . -- Manchester United thrilled a record crowd with a brilliant opening goal -- and even Cristiano Ronaldos unexpected entrance proved futile for Real Madrid. Ashley Young scored twice in the first half, and United beat Madrid 3-1 on Saturday in front of 109,318 fans at Michigan Stadium. It was the largest crowd to see a soccer game in the United States, breaking the mark of 101,799 set at the Rose Bowl for the 1984 Olympic final. Ronaldo has been recovering from the left leg injury that limited him in the World Cup, but the world player of the year came on surprisingly as a 74th-minute substitute, although he didnt have much impact. "His condition is improving," manager Carlo Ancelotti said. "I think that he needs another week to train with the teammates, and then I think he will be ready for the first game of the season." United remained unbeaten this year in the International Champions Cup, advancing to the final of the preseason tournament under new manager Louis van Gaal. Javier Hernandez added a goal in the second half for the English power. Gareth Bale scored for Real Madrid, but the European champions finished winless in three matches in the event. Although United will play Liverpool in Monday nights final in Miami, this was probably the tournaments marquee match, with two of the games most storied clubs playing at one of the largest and most iconic venues in the U.S. "That was incredible," Uniteds Michael Keane said. "Obviously, it is the biggest crowd Ive ever played in front of, and it is for a friendly in the States. Ive always heard they dont care for our football, but there were 109,000 people out there. Thats pretty crazy anywhere in the world." Youngs first goal was the highlight. Wayne Rooney flicked a clever back-heel to Darren Fletcher, who found Danny Welbeck in the middle, near the edge of the penalty area. Welbeck played Young in on the left, and his low shot beat goalkeeper Iker Casillas. "It was a fantastic goal," van Gaal said. "All the team has touched the ball, I think. Only for that goal, you come to the stadium." Bale equalized in the 27th minute, converting a penalty kick after being pulled down by Keane. Young put United back ahead in the 37th minute, playing a long cross in from the left. Casillas had to maintain his position near the middle of the net because Rooney was a threat to head the ball -- but instead it sailed past the star striker and bounced in at the far post. Hernandez made it 3-1 in the 80th minute, heading past Casillas from close range off a fine cross from Shinji Kagawa. United is hoping to bounce back from a seventh-place finish in England last season -- the team did not even qualify for the second-tier Europa League. Van Gaal is taking over after leading the Netherlands to the semifinals of the World Cup. "Its a new system, and were getting used to it, but were happy with what weve done so far," Young said. "Obviously, it is a great feeling to score two goals, but those were both set up by my teammates. The first one was a beautiful team move." Madrid, meanwhile, won a record 10th European title earlier this year, but Ronaldo and his teammates should be plenty motivated after crosstown rival Atletico Madrid won the league title in Spain. Although Ronaldo played a bit Saturday, several of Ancelottis other stars didnt, including Karim Benzema and newly acquired James Rodriguez and Toni Kroos. "We cant be ready, obviously, the way we are. We have players that just joined up a week ago," Ancelotti said through a translator. "Obviously, the team isnt necessarily accustomed to playing without Cristiano or some other players, but its normal that were going through this." Dwayne Haskins Youth Jersey . In the days leading up to the draft, TSN.ca and TSN Radio basketball analyst Duane Watson looks at some of the names that will be headlining the event. Tonight, Michigans Nik Stauskas of Mississauga, Ontario. Derrius Guice Youth Jersey ." One game is checked off, 15 remain and the next one to get crossed out could come Tuesday night when the defending champion Heat host the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference playoff series. https://www.redskinssportsgoods.com/Wome...ed-Jersey/ . The Major League Soccer teams were scheduled to play on Saturday night, but their game was rescheduled after Stu Tudor was hit during a pregame storm. The 54-year-old lieutenant in the Columbus Fire Department is in critical condition in the intensive care unit of the Ohio State Medical Center.SAINT JOHN, N.B. -- Michael Abbott tied the game 2-2 with his second power-play goal of the game, to spark a three-goal third period for Saint John on Tuesday as the Sea Dogs beat the Halifax Mooseheads 4-2 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League play. Abbott also had an assist on Olivier LeBlancs power-play goal, while Matthew Highmore added an empty netter for the Sea Dogs (4-2-1), who got a strong game in net from Sebastien Auger, who turned back 30 shots. Nikolaj Ehlers and Ryan Falkenham scored for the Mooseheads (3-5-0), while goalie Zachary Fucale finished with 21 saves. --- VOLTIGEURS 4 REMPARTS 1 QUEBEC CITY -- Georgs Golovkovs opened the scoring with his sixth goal of the season at 16:03 of the first period, and Jeremy Auger made it 2-0 just 69 seconds later, as the Drummondville Voltugeurs went on to open a 4-0 lead and defeat the Quebec Remmparts 4. Landon Collins Jersey. Joey Ratelle and Jerome Verrier scored Drummondville in the second period. Jason Houde spoiled Louis-Philip Guindons shutout bid at 7:30 of the third period. Guindon finished with 26 saves for Drummondvile (5-2-1), while Francois Brassard stopped 26 shots for Quebec (1-4-2). ---@ TIGRES 2 SAGUENEENS 1 CHICOUTIMI, Que. -- Carl-Antoine Delisle scored the winner with a short-handed goal at 9:48 of the third period as the Victoriaville Tigres came from behind to edge the Chicoutimi Sagueneens 2-1. Laurent Dauphin opened the scoring for Chicoutimi (5-2-0) with a power-play goal in the first period, and Philippe Hudon tied it in the second period while Victoriaville (5-2-0) had the man advantage. Domenic Graham was kept busy making 41 saves for the Sagueneens, while Brandon Whitney made 23 for the Tigres.   ' ' '
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