Mexican striker Javier Hernandez got his Manchester United career off to the best possible start with a goal on his debut against the MLS All-Stars.
The 22-year old came on a substitute for Nani in the 63rd minute and didn’t take long to make an impact, netting his first United goal with a deft chip over the keeper from outside the area in the 84th minute.
United emerged 5-2 winners in front of 70,000 fans in the Reliant Stadium in Houston, with Federico Macheda (2) and fellow substitutes, Darron Gibson and Tom Cleverly also on the scoresheet.
Speaking after the game, Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson was delighted with the contribution of Hernandez, who goes by the nickname, ‘El Chicharito’, or ‘Little Pea’.
“The one thing defenders worry about is players with speed, who get into the space behind them,” said Ferguson.
“When you see his goal it is an indication of that speed. The timing of his run, coming towards the ball spinning, he is going to be a threat to defenders, no question.”
United take on Hernandez’s old club, Guadalajara in their next pre-season fixture on Sunday, before travelling to Dublin to take on an Airtricity selection on Wednesday evening.
