Altrincham's National League Cup campaign got off to a disappointing start as they lost 0-4 to Manchester United u21s on Tuesday night. The young United side took the lead in the 16th minute through Ethan Ennis, who curled a shot into the far corner after a devastating counter attack. Altrincham's Tylor Golden had a chance to respond, but his shot was saved by Dermot Mee. United doubled their lead before the break, with Ennis scoring his second goal of the game. The visitors dominated the second half, with Amir Ibragimov adding a third goal in the 70th minute. Ennis sealed his hat-trick and the win for United in the 90th minute, scoring his third goal of the game. The defeat leaves Altrincham with a tough task to qualify from the group stage. Manchester United u21s, on the other hand, top the group after two matches, with two games remaining against Rochdale and Oldham. Altrincham's manager will be looking to bounce back from this heavy defeat, with the team's next match just around the corner. The club's fans will be hoping for a better performance from their team in the upcoming games. Altrincham's players will need to regroup and focus on their next match, as they look to turn their season around.