Scorers
Man Utd: Campbell (4), Evra (13), Nani (35)

Glentoran: -

It was a match that had been 12 months in the making, played by two football clubs steeped in history, to celebrate 125 years of football for the pride of East Belfast.

The red carpet was rolled out for the multi-millionaires of Manchester United, who are now in the final stages of their preparations for the new season as they will attempt to defend their Premiership crown. And United didn't disappoint their legions of local fans, with their strong team running out 3-0 winners in the glamour tie.

The visitors started brightly, looking dangerous from the outset, and it took just 4 minutes before Fraizer Campbell took advantage of indecision in the Glens defence to give United the lead, albeit with assistance of an unfortunate deflection off Jason Hill.

And it wasn't long before the lead was doubled. A Gary Hamilton free-kick in the 13th minute was well defended by United, and a swift break found the Glens stretched at the back. When the ball came to Evra, he made no mistake in finding the back of the net.

United new-boy Anderson began to come more in to the match, showing glimpses of the flair that fans can expect to see this season. But his best effort, a low drive from 20 yards, was comfortably taken by Dougherty.

The Red Devil's flying start continued, and on 35 minutes, Nani cut in from the right, and as the defence backed off, he curled a sweet right footed effort across Dougherty's goal and into the top corner to make it 3-0.

By this point most Glenmen must have feared that their dream friendly would turn in to a nightmare. But that was the end of the scoring, thanks in no small part to the role played by Paul Leeman.

United continued to look sharp, dictating the pace of play across the pitch, with Michael Carrick and new-signing Nani particularly dominant.

But they were continually foiled by the stoic figure of Glens captain, Paul Leeman, intercepting passes and standing firm against the pacey and tricky United attack.

The Glens first sight of goal came in the 41st minute when good work from Hill and Hamill ended with a ball into the box, which just eluded Philip Carson.

And just seconds before the break, Dean Fitzgerald did well to pick up a poor United clearance. His quick thinking almost paid dividends, but his rasping shot flew past the post.

As the second half started, only Paul Leeman and Michael Dougherty remained from the Glentoran starting line-up. The second half was passing quite uneventfully, when Vidic picked up a head injury and had to be replaced.

This seems to spur the home side on, as BJ McMenamin and Michael Ward in particular inspired some moments of doubt in the United defence. 

On 80 minutes, Ward broke down the wing and his dangerous cross was almost turned into his own goal by John O'Shea. The resulting corner dropped to Adamczyk, but he could not make proper contact and his shot was cleared off the line.

The ball then came to McMenamin, whose dangerous ball in was cleared from Adamczyk at the last moment.

As the Glens began to push for a goal, good work from Halliday created an opportunity for McMenamin at the back post. As the cross came in, BJ must have wished it was on his left foot, but his right foot volley from 8 yards was comfortable enough for Heaton in the visitors goal.

It was the last action of note for either side, on what was a hugely successful night for Glentoran Football Club, and a useful work out for the experienced, and not so experienced in the United squad.