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United thrashed Portsmouth in the EPL, as Ronaldo netted 2 goals to continue his goal scoring streak.
He now has scored in each of the previous 5 games.
The second goal was a blistering freekick from the Portuguese winger; it flew into the top corner and James could do nothing but watch.
Here are the video highlights, stay tuned for more.
Once again its United.But this time its with one goal.I think United have mastered winning by one goal and keeping clean sheets in row that too when the team doesnt look in same frequency with all players. .Many of them like was expecting a heavy score line but this doesnt when United are lacking goals.May thats the sign of champions -winning with scoring less goals.The was typical champions league match-unexpected,tight and action packed.Rooney scoring the goal as expected for United.United had to play last 10 minutes with 10 men -Ronaldo out due to stiches on head we still managed a win.United are first in group stage after this win.Between our rivals Liverpool lost against French team Marseilles. Good times United lovers :)Read more at Unitedonfire
United’s winning week spoils off after a goal massacre at home losing to championship side Coventry City.
<>After winning last 4 games(especially the Chelsea one) the party finally comes over to an unexpected side.Come on atleast a defeat against a premier ship team would have been ok.Ferguson hoping a bit more from the young team.The match from start was infuriating for us with maddening passes and tackles.No senior players in team with only Carrick and Brown in squad that to coming on substitution.No fascinations coming from young portugese flair,Nani as he too was in bad swing.Woeful shoots and mistime runs were all filled up in his 90 minutes.United’s summer buy Anderson was also playing his Carling debut.He too was in crippled from and never looked dangerous.He wasnt anything unusual expect for few passes here and there.United had already eaten early goal in 27 minute and kept battling whole time.We still didnt eat any more until bewitching strike came from Misfud,the man who scored the first goal.He was one peak of his hat-trick but his the chance by an inch.Though his last effort came from a free kick chance his 2 goals were all the reasons for Coventry to rejoice for night.United thrashed out from Carling Cup and the champion ship side through to next round.Nani and Anderson performance’s will force them to sit in extras until they have something to prove to Ferguson. At end of game we all saw enraged Ferguson shouting but that wasnt going to get the damaged Carling revived.Ferguson now knows the flaws from his young side and players which he thought were reliable.This will help him what to expect from his team players.Just one silver line is out of hands and 3 still remaining is something not to be shy about.On a positive note United will play less matches now than other top epl teams .This will give us a bit more time than remaining teams though many teams havent played their first team in Carling cup.
Manchester United beat Sunderland by a solitary goal in a close match at Old Trafford, on Sunday.
Saha scored the winning goal after coming on as a second half substitute.
Here is the Saha goal:
Nani scored a brilliant 25 yard strike and ensured United’s first victory of the season.
United once again drawing match second time in Premiership after a two red cards shown both team’ players.United were up ahead in 16th minute by Paul Scholes scoring the their sole goal for the match.United shared maximum amount of possession in first 45 minutes controlling game really well.United ended the first half period with 1-0 lead.Second half was more exciting then compared to first half.
Portsmouth hitting more hard on United with many efforts coming to close.Then on 53 minute Portsmouth scored a fantastic goal from Benjani.This was last goal of the match but not last of the day’s actions.Two red cards coming up in last 10 minutes with Muntari sent off for two warnings and Ronaldo for some infamous actions on 85th minute.United Boss was not at all happy with Ronald’s gesture and treated as overwhelmed one.The game ended with much of drama rather then Action which i was looking for.United Boss really furious with Ronaldo and with the officials too.Ferguson not at all happy,quotedCristiano is responsible for falling into trap of intimidation,which has happened to him few times.I’ve seen the replay and there’s nothing conclusive,my take is that he was provoked and he has fallen for it.”
To Watch the match highlights click here.
Portsmouth: James(GK), Pamarot (Hughes 64), Cranie (Traore 46), Distin, Hreidarsson, Utaka, Pedro Mendes (Taylor 46), Davis, Muntari, Mwaruwari, Nugent.
Goals: Benjami 53.
Sent Off: Muntari (83).
Booked: Muntari, Davis.
Man Utd: Van der Sar(GK), Brown (Eagles 88), Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Ronaldo, Carrick, Scholes, Nani, Giggs (O’Shea 81), Tevez.
Goals: Scholes 15.
Sent Off: Ronaldo (85).
Booked: Vidic.
Attendance: 20,510.
Reading held Manchester United to a draw in a tight match at Old Trafford.
With more than 67% of possesion throughout the match, Manchester United clearly dominated the match, but a spirited Reading side refused to give in.
The match started without any of the newly transfered players in the starting 11. In fact Nani was the only one among the four to even have been a member of the squad.
An out of touch Rooney played upfront on his own, and was easily dealt with by the two Reading Center-Backs. A rather drab first half finished at 0-0 with Rooney limping off the pitch.
He was replaced by Nani, who showed quite a bit of flair and was among the few players who ever looked like scoring. As the second half wore on, United picked up their pace and attacked relentlessly.
During the 51st minute, after a scramble in the box, the ball fell to Patrice Evra, who managed to mis-kick the volley and with it, arguably the best chance of the match.A few minutes later, United got a free kick just outside the box - Giggs managed to scrape the outside of the right post - just missed.
United kept on pressing, and Reading had virtually no posession during the latter part of the second half. Later, in a surprising move, John O’Shea was brought on and he played upfront as a striker. He could have scored just a couple of minutes after coming on, but his shot was straight at the keeper.
Doyle was substituted by Kittson, who louned at Patrice Evra, taking out his legs and was consequently sent off by referee Rob Styles. Reading still had 10+ mins and added time to hold on with only 10 men, and United looked like they could score any minute.
In a fantastic display of defensive skills, discipline and concentration, the Reading defenders did their best and managed to keep a rampaging United team out of their goal.
During the final moments, as the 4 minutes of extra time were coming to an end too, a rash tackle outside the box managed to win United another free kick. This was going to be the Red’s last chance, and Ronaldo beat the wall and the keeper, but beat the post too by a couple of yards.
In the end Steve Copple’s defensive tactics proved to be successful as Reading held on, albeit by the skin of their teeth.
Final Score: Manchester United 0-0 Reading
Premiership Results : 12/8/07
All matches showing results and no draws.What better can you ask.But something unsual that you dont see else around.This time majority of home teams have lost against their visitors except for Sunderland and Everton.
I enjoyed every match though i didnt watch all of those.Sunderland was the only result that i was looking for.Sunderland managed to hanged on for last minute and thats what Roy Keane is all about.You can never say a match finished till the wistle blows.A true United. Aston winning over Liverpool would have been the icing on cake but that didnt end well.Liverpool taking Aston by 2 goals to 1.Newcaslte scored 3 goals in first 30 minutes and ended match winning 3-1.Derby looked impressive playing against Portsmouth ending the match as draw with a last minute header from Todd(best goal of the day). Other matches score listed below.
Sunderland 1-0 Tottenham Hotspurs
(Micheal Chopra 90)
Bolton 1-3 Newcastle United
(anelka 50) (N’Zogbia 11,Martins 21,Martins 27)
Everton 2-1 Wigan
(Osman 26,Anichebe 75) (Sibierski 80)
Derby 2-2 Portsmouth
(Oakley 5, Todd 84) ( Mwaruwari 27,Utaka 83)
AstonVilla 1-2 Liverpool
(Barry 85 pen) (Laursen (OG) 31,Gerrard 87)
West Ham 0-2 Man City
(Bainchi 18, Geovanni 87)
MiddlesBrough 1-2 BlackBurn Rovers
( Downing 31) (Santa Cruz(sub) 63, Derbyshire 79)
Sunderland starts EPL campaign winning over Tottenham by1-0 with a injury time goal .
Sunderland wins.Well Done Keane What a way to kick off the premiership match.Sunderland’s first match in EPL starts with a winning match against Tottenham.Stadium of light was never so live and happening when the goal came by late substitute Micheal Chopra. The match as we know was going to be a quality one.Keane showed everyone that he can match the standards of his club to premiership and has got everything to prove this season.The match starting well off on Tottenham’s side with higher percentage of shots and possession.Sunderland were clumsy on the ball and this lead to many counter attacks.But this was sustained by Roy keane’s Army and showed the resilience to win the match. Sunderland are surely to say have better chances to stay in the league than the other newly promoted clubs.
“We played extremely well and i thought the better team won.It was down to the players and the desire not to settle down for Draw”said Keane.Keane also would be eager to watch manchester united playing against reading.
Manchester United beat Chelsea on penalties in the FA Community Shield Match at Wembley.
The match was at 1-1 after 90 minutes and since it was the Community Shield match, it went straight to penalties, without any extra time.
Edwin Van Der Saar saved three penalties in a row and United converted all of theirs(Ferdinand, Carrick and Rooney) , to win the penalty shootout 3-0.
Here are the match highlights with the penalty shootout.