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FC Shorty · 03-02-2009, 04:38 PM

^Rio Ferdinand under pressure by Alan Smith^

Team Changes: Man United came into this match on with a 100% record in every match this season and put out a strong side to make sure that he retained that record. Neville came back into the side ahead of the young, Brazilian Rafael. Scholes also came back into the line-up after missing out in the last 2 games. Berbatov again had to make do with a place on the bench as Tevez’s scoring form continued. Evans also joined Berbatov on the bench.

Man United looked to take the advantage early on in this match and that is just what they did in the 4th minute of the match. Giggs had the ball on the wing and saw Tevez in the middle. He crossed the ball right into the middle of the match and Tevez got between both of the Centre-backs and headed the ball into the corner.

The match got a lot harder for Newcastle in the 23rd minute when Michael Owen was sent off. An incident had took place off the ball with Rio Ferdinand but the referee allowed play to go on for a couple of minutes before going back to the incident and showing Owen a straight red. Man United grew in confidence from this and pushed on to try and get another goal.

Man United went into half-time 1-0 up but really it should’ve been more. Man United had loads of chances to extend their lead but they just couldn’t take them. Given had to make a few fine saves in the first half especially from Wayne Rooney, Ryan Giggs and Carlos Tevez.

Man United kept up the pressure in the second half but just couldn’t get the second goal which would have surely sealed the win for United. Man United brought on Ji-SungPark and Anderson for Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes with only 5 minute left to play hoping that a burst of fresh enthusiasm would help United see the match through. The tension was nearly unbearable in the 88th minute, Newcastle were going all out for the win and they had got a corner. Given came up for the corner and nearly got his head to it but Van Der Sar came out an collected the cross before quickly throwing it out to start a counter attack. Tevez had the ball and dribbled past one defender before walking the ball into the net.

Man United play Heerenveen in the Champions League next. They Can almost guarantee qualification if they win.

03-02-2009, 04:38 PM	#409 (permalink)
FC Shorty Elite Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wexford,Ireland Age: 15 Gender: Male Posts: 8,317	Man Utd 2-0 Newcastle ^Rio Ferdinand under pressure by Alan Smith^ Team Changes: Man United came into this match on with a 100% record in every match this season and put out a strong side to make sure that he retained that record. Neville came back into the side ahead of the young, Brazilian Rafael. Scholes also came back into the line-up after missing out in the last 2 games. Berbatov again had to make do with a place on the bench as Tevez’s scoring form continued. Evans also joined Berbatov on the bench. Man United looked to take the advantage early on in this match and that is just what they did in the 4th minute of the match. Giggs had the ball on the wing and saw Tevez in the middle. He crossed the ball right into the middle of the match and Tevez got between both of the Centre-backs and headed the ball into the corner. The match got a lot harder for Newcastle in the 23rd minute when Michael Owen was sent off. An incident had took place off the ball with Rio Ferdinand but the referee allowed play to go on for a couple of minutes before going back to the incident and showing Owen a straight red. Man United grew in confidence from this and pushed on to try and get another goal. Man United went into half-time 1-0 up but really it should’ve been more. Man United had loads of chances to extend their lead but they just couldn’t take them. Given had to make a few fine saves in the first half especially from Wayne Rooney, Ryan Giggs and Carlos Tevez. Man United kept up the pressure in the second half but just couldn’t get the second goal which would have surely sealed the win for United. Man United brought on Ji-SungPark and Anderson for Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes with only 5 minute left to play hoping that a burst of fresh enthusiasm would help United see the match through. The tension was nearly unbearable in the 88th minute, Newcastle were going all out for the win and they had got a corner. Given came up for the corner and nearly got his head to it but Van Der Sar came out an collected the cross before quickly throwing it out to start a counter attack. Tevez had the ball and dribbled past one defender before walking the ball into the net. Man United play Heerenveen in the Champions League next. They Can almost guarantee qualification if they win. __________________ Come on Man Utd!!!