"We started the second half with a bit of speed and we did all right. Towards the end of the game the legs went a bit. But some of the players played very well.
"Rooney and Ronaldo were both excellent. You can see the development in their game and the decision-making is getting better. We're very happy with them.
"It was understandable we tired a little in the second half after a long journey. It's 14 or 15 hours' travel so that's difficult.
"The players applied themselves well and played some good football at times. We managed to get quite a few of them a good run-out, so we're happy with that."
Owen Hargreaves and Nani missed the chance to make their United debuts through injury.
Manager Alex Ferguson said: "Owen has a bit of tendinitis in his knee.
"Nani is still suffering from the ankle injury that he picked up playing for
The pair should feature in United's game against Shenzen in