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.

Iqbal was brilliantly composed on the edge of the box and had the vision to play through McNeill, who slotted home from close range against Dortmund's Sias Ostrinski. McNeill only needs half-chances. He scores more often than not.

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United caught for pace

United's defence of Marc Jurado, Will Fish, Thys Bennett and Alvaro Fernandez were caught for pace against Dortmund under the floodlights at Leigh. United conceded the game's opener from their own corner in the first half. Dortmund broke with purpose and intent and United were helpless to help Vitek who was left one-on-one against Bynoe-Gittens.

Bynoe-Gittens scored again in the second half and United struggled to deal with the threat he posed during the game. While the forward looks like a genuinely exciting prospect, United should have done better with both of the goals. That proved costly.

Bynoe-Gittens scored Dortmund's winning penalty to rub the salt in the