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Manchester Evening News
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Steven Railston

Manchester United youngsters learn cruel penalty lesson with Borussia Dortmund defeat

McNeill scores goals

Borussia Dortmund might have taken the lead against Manchester United in the Round of 16 UEFA Youth League through London-born Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, but the Reds soon drew level thanks to Manchester's own Charlie McNeill. The tickets were free for Tuesday's match at Leigh Sports Village, but the potential of the talent on the pitch was worth paying for.

McNeill has developed a healthy habit of scoring goals - they aren't always pretty - in United's academy and here he was again bringing his side level against Dortmund, which rather impressively was his 11th goal in his 24 appearances this season. However, it was telling that the majority of United's players celebrated with Zidane Iqbal after McNeill's strike found the back of the net.

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