Manchester United defeated AC Milan 9-8 on penalties after playing to a 1-1 regulation draw in their International Champions Cup opener Wednesday night at StubHub Center in Carson, California.
United's Alexis Sanchez opened the scoring in the 12th minute, while Suso quickly leveled the proceedings at a goal apiece with a smooth strike past Lee Grant.
Following a scoreless second half, Ander Herrera fired home the go-ahead goal in the sudden-death portion of the shootout before Franck Kessie skied Milan's final attempt over the bar.
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