Manchester United wrapped up their turbulent 2024–25 campaign with a 3-1 comeback win over Hong Kong, thanks to a second-half surge led by Chido Obi at the Hong Kong Stadium.

Despite falling behind in the 19th minute due to a goalkeeping error from veteran Tom Heaton, United found their rhythm in the second half. Juninho’s opener for Hong Kong stunned the traveling Red Devils fans, but manager Ruben Amorim responded with key halftime substitutions.

Chido Obi Breaks Through

17-year-old striker Chido Obi announced himself to the senior squad by scoring a brace—first tapping in the equalizer and then heading in the go-ahead goal in the 82nd minute. Ayden Heaven added a third in stoppage time to seal the result.

Obi’s double marked his first senior goals for United and was the highlight of a tour that had otherwise drawn criticism from fans and pundits alike, especially after the 1-0 defeat to the ASEAN All-Stars earlier in the week.

A Tour Under Scrutiny

The post-season Asia tour faced scrutiny for its timing, coming after a disappointing season where Manchester United:

• Finished 15th in the Premier League
• Lost the Europa League final to Tottenham Hotspur
• Missed out on Champions League qualification
  

Despite the negative outlook, Amorim remained optimistic:

“We have a clear idea of what we want. We cannot do everything in one summer, but we know where we’re headed.”

Youth Offers Hope

With key players missing and rumors swirling about the futures of veterans like Bruno Fernandes, the performances of Chido Obi and Ayden Heaven provide a glimmer of hope as the club looks to rebuild this summer.

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