Javier Hernandez Scores vs. United: The Red Devils Fall Short To Chivas

Manchester United landed in Mexico with great expectations and a roaring welcome for their new signing Javier Hernandez. The opening goal in the match came from the boot of Hernandez as he started for Chivas (Club Deportivo Guadalajara).

Chicharito as he is called played the first 45 minutes for his former club, and a golden start as he bagged the opened in the 8' Minute.

The other scorers on the night where Chris Smalling who scored his first goal for the club and the second for United came from Nani.

Chivas was to quick at time for United, and at the break Chicharito changed over to United, due to fitness and World Cup fatigue Sir Alex only allowed him 15minutes before taking him off.

Nevertheless Chivas went on to win the match by three goals to two, but many positive could be taken out of the encounter.

So while the "Mexican" hero might have been on the loosing side at the end of the game, Sir Alex has seen something really special in him even comparing him to the likes of former Old Trafford legend.

"Chicharito has done really well," said Sir Alex. "The players have all remarked how good he is and what a great finisher he is—I think there are similarities between him and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer."

The squad will now return to Manchester, and prepare for the match against Airtricity League XI in Dublin on Wednesday, 4th August.

A number of World Cup representative are part of the squad due to play in Dublin, Wayne Rooney; Michael Carrick, Ji Sung Park and Nemanja Vidic. Also Antonio Valencia whose returning from an injury has been included.

United will then face Chelsea in the Community Shield match on August 8th at Wembley.