"Ooo, and there it was…" The first commentator's voice cracked with disbelief through the muted broadcast feed."That should have been a goal—Manchester United missed their chance to tie it up in the dying moments."
The second voice was equally stunned."Absolutely. It's a brutal blow. Losing your opener at Old Trafford—especially at home—is a tough pill to swallow."
On the screen, the final whistle blew. The scoreboard flashed: Crystal Palace 3, Manchester United 2.
"Look at Ronaldo…" The first commentator's tone softened, edged with empathy. "Frustration written all over his face. You can see him kicking the pitch, slamming his cleats down in anger. The captain wanted this so badly."
"He's been a warrior out there all game," the second agreed. "But this defense… it cost them. Sloppy mistakes, missed marking—too many gaps. It's been a rough first match for the new Ten Hag era."
