Depay on target for Reds

SIR Alex Ferguson watched from the stands as Memphis Depay scored his first Manchester United goal in a simple 3–1 win over hosts San Jose Earthquakes.

Ferguson would have given Morgan Schneiderlin a dressing down for an error that allowed the hosts back into the match after United had gone 2–0 up with goals from Juan Mata and Depay. But on the attack, United looked impressive and were well worth their second tour win.

Depay took advantage of a woeful back-pass to roll in his first United goal after Mata’s chip sailed in at the back post to put the visitors ahead at the Avaya Stadium.

Substitute Andreas Pereira ensured United maintained their 100 per cent tour record with a header after wholesale changes at the break.

The match, very much unlike the first of the tour against Club America, slowed down after starting at a quick pace and Sam Johnstone, in goal instead of the injured David de Gea, had little to do. Next up for the Red Devils is a match against much tougher opponents – Barcelona – on Saturday.