Ecuadorian winger Antonio Valencia scored on his Manchester United [ Images ] debut in a 2-1 win over Boca Juniors on Wednesday.

"I think he will figure in many games," said United manager Alex Ferguson [ Images ] after the friendly, part of a four-team tournament in Munich that also includes Bayern Munich [ Images ] and AC Milan [ Images ].

"It was his first game. For his first game, we are very satisfied," he told reporters.

Valencia, who joined from Wigan Athletic as a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo [ Images ], scored United's second goal in the 42nd minute with a powerful shot that slipped under keeper Roberto Abbondanzieri after he had slipped past two defenders.

"He is a good athlete, has good power and running ability, as we saw today with the way he created a good goal," said Ferguson.

"Maybe it was a mistake by the goalkeeper, but he created the opportunity and opened up spaces for himself."

United play Bayern on Thursday after the Germans defeated AC Milan 4-1.