Another solid performance by the Devils thumping AC Milan with four goals with no reply. The result saw United cruised into the Champions League quarter-finals by a 7-2 aggregate scoreline. What a game, United victory against seven time Europe champion truely awesome. United is too quick for the aging visitor team. AC Milan surely need to revamp the entire squad. Their catenaccio was easily been exposed by the speedy forwards of United.
Playing with very high tempo with five midfielders United had their tactical spot on that work into perfection. Though it was same style of playing that brought sensational victory at San Siro, Milan still find United difficult to control. With Rooney as chief striker, United had potent threat everytime they move forward. United seems to overcome of goal shy when Rooney on the pitch. Rooney before this had fans worried with injury problem had been clear fit a day before. Sure he had made the difference with two goals against the Italian giant.
The first goal was a header assisted by Neville. It was a perfect cross from the right that made his best pal Beckham envied. Beckham who was at the bench surely applauded the cross. The goal surely a little bit had taken the moral out of Milan players. They had to score atleast three goals in order to advance to quarter final. Then right after the interval Rooney struck again. This time a quick attack from the left by Nani who brilliantly passed the ball towards Rooney using his outside boot of his right leg. Sprint towards the ball Rooney past between two defenders. Then calmly prodded the ball past the outrushing keeper. 2-0. The two goals brought Rooney tally to 30 goals.
Then Ji Sung Park, my favourite player, score another goal. All were lost now for Milan. Then Fletcher added another goal at ended time to complete the rout.
United seemed to be among the favourite to lift the cup again. Certainly they could do it. Another history in the book if they advanced to the final for third consecutive season. United had to wait for the draws to know their next opponent. The draws for the quarter-finals and semi-finals of the 2009/10 UEFA club competitions will take place on Friday 19 March at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.
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