AMBUSH IN THE NIGHT

Last updated : 05 September 2002 By Editor

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Everton Reserves 1 Manchester United Reserves 0

FA Premier Reserve League

‘Manchester United's new signing Ricardo Lopez was unlucky to be on the losing side after turning in a fine debut performance for the reserves.

The Spanish goalkeeper made several excellent saves at the Halton Stadium, playing behind a back four that featured the fit-again Gary Neville.

The winning goal for the home side was not scored until nine minutes from time by Leon Osman’

Diego played and eye-witness accounts report that he ‘looked short of confidence’.