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MLS All Stars 2-5 Manchester United: Macheda double, Hernandez debut goal

Mr B — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:47:00 +0000

Manchester United reap big victory in the third game in the series toured the United States. Facing the MLS All Stars, The Red Devils finish with a win 5-2 games.

This convincing victory was as a retaliation for the bad results obtained previously MU. Four days ago, Sir Alex Ferguson's protégé subjugated Kansas City Wizards with a thin score 1-2.

Match at Reliant Stadium, Houston, Thursday (7/29/2010) , the MU show kicked off since the first whistle sounded by the referee. The result is a goal that scored by Federico Macheda in the minutes of prime game.

Italian young striker returned to record his name on the scoreboard. Precisely in the 12th minute, goalkeeper tore Macheda MLS All Stars to change the position to be 2-0.

Two-goal advantage 'Red Devils' is to survive until the break. In the current round of increasingly fierce competition, a total of five goals in 45 minutes created a second, with three of them made Manchester United and two players come from MLS All Stars.

Brian Ching is the time to turn up the MLS All Stars when he was hacking into the goalkeeper Edwin van Der Sar on 62 minutes. But MU directly react with all three goals. This time it came from Darron Gibson great free-kick 69 minutes when the game went.

Tom Cleverley enlarge MU advantage to 4-1 when the match went 72 minutes. Club holder of 18 English league titles it fulfilled a 5-2 victory over Javier Hernandez Balcazar debut in 82 minutes.

One minute before the game completely, United conceded a goal for the second time. Dwayne De Rosario is a break through Van der Sar in goal for the second time to change the position to be 5-2.

This is the third victory from four matches MU had they lived in a series of tours to the United States. The Red Devils' previous win over Celtic (3-1) and Philadelphia Union (1-0) and toppled over Kansas City (1-2).

MU is still going to have two races left to face CD Guadalajara and the League of Ireland XI before returning to England and challenge Chelsea in the Community Shield competition.

Team Line-up:

MLS All Stars: Ricketts; Alston, Olave, Marshall, Pearce, Joseph, Le Toux, Morales, Schelotto, Pappa, Angel

Manchester United:Obertan(Cleverley),Macheda(Welbeck),O'Shea,Giggs(Gibson),Almeida(Hernandez),Fletcher,Pereira (Scholes),Evans,Brown,van der Sar

Kansas City Wizards 2-1 Manchester United: Shocked defeat

Mr B — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:18:00 +0000

Manchester United's pre-season campaign suffered a setback with a shock 2-1 defeat to 10-man Kansas City Wizards in the United States.
Davy Arnaud opened the scoring for the MLS side after 11 minutes before Dimitar Berbatov equalised from the spot and Jimmy Conrad was sent-off four minutes before the break.

But Kansas City hit back less than two minutes later through Kei Kamara to subject United to an embarrassing defeat.

Paul Scholes forced the first save of the match when his right-footed effort from outside the box was kept out by Jimmy Nielsen.

But it was Kansas City who took a shock lead when captain Arnaud beat the offside trap before coolly slotting home past Ben Amos in the United goal.

And the hosts looked to exploit a shaky Red Devils back four - Rafael, Jonny Evans, Chris Smalling and Ritchie De Laet - with former Millwall man Ryan Smith and Canadian Teal Bunbury both going close in quick succession.

Nani was making his first start of United's pre-season tour after injuring himself ahead of Portugal World Cup campaign and the tricky winger looked most likely to haul the visitors level, forcing a fingertip save from Nielsen from his glancing header.

But it took the intervention of referee Terry Vaughn to draw United level after Berbatov was brought down in the box by Conrad after a superb through-ball by Ryan Giggs.

Despite the game being designed to be a crucial pre-season test for United, Conrad was inexplicably shown a red card before Berbatov dusted himself off to casually convert the spot-kick.

But the 10-man Wizards were soon back in front when the unmarked Kamara powered home an unstoppable header from a corner to leave Sir Alex Ferguson with plenty of talking to do at half-time.

United, despite the one-man advantage, looked devoid of ideas after the break and their performance was summed up with Mame Biram Diouf scuffing two good opportunities within minutes of each other.

Despite dominating large spells of possession, United failed to really test substitute keeper Eric Kronberg in the second half.

Substitute Danny Welbeck proved a menace down the left flank but twice the 19-year-old forward fired in a low cross without finding a United team-mate.

And, in fact, it was the Wizards who were more likely to score again with Jack Jewsbury and Stephane Auvray both going close from distance as the home side registered a famous result.
George Scott / Eurosport

Source: uk.eurosport.com

Team Line-up:
Kansas City: Nielsen, Thomas, Conrad, Harrington, Smith, Rocastle, Auvray, Arnaud, Espinoza, Kamara, Bunbury
Man Utd: Amos, Rafael, Smalling, J.Evans, De Laet, Nani, Scholes, Gibson, Giggs, Berbatov, Diouf

Manchester United – “Diavolii rosii” – interzis in Malaysia

Camilressu — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:36:12 +0000

Preotii din Malaysia au facut un apel catre populatie sa inceteze sa mai poarte obiecte cu emblema lui Manchester United.

Manchester United este cea mai iubita echipa din Malaysia, insa acest lucru deranjeaza fetele bisericesti care au lansat un apel catre populatie.

“Sfatuim poporul sa nu mai poarte tricouri cu Manchester United. Satana este inamicul nostru”, a spus Harussani Zakaria, un preot din nordul statului Perak.

“Diavolii rosii” este porecla celor de la Manchester United, primita in urma cu 40 de ani.

Philadelphia Union 0-1 Manchester United: Obertan scored

Mr B — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:45:00 +0000

Manchester United ground out a 1-0 win over the Philadelphia Union at Lincoln Financial Field thanks to a 75th minute strike from Gabriel Obertan.
The MLS's newest team, the Philadelphia Union, welcomed Manchester United and 44,000 fans to the Lincoln Financial Field, home of the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles.
United started the game with a mixture of youth and experience, but failed to gain control of the match in the first half, and had to wait until the 75th minute for Obertan to break the deadlock.
Paul Scholes pulled the strings for United in the opening ten minutes, repeatedly searching for Obertan on the right wing with a series of stunning diagonal balls.
The Frenchman provided the first threat of the game for Sir Alex Ferguson's side in the eighth minute, after good work from Danny Welbeck.
The young forward picked out Obertan at the far post with a delicate cross, only for the 21-year-old to hammer the ball wide of goal with a thunderous volley.
The initial signs were ominous for a Union side which has lost eight of the first 14 games of its inaugural MLS season.

However, the hard-working hosts fought their way back into the game, with 19-year-old Danny Mwanga a constant menace to United's defensive line.
After a narrow miss from Welbeck at one end on the half-hour mark, the Union almost scored the opening goal just two minutes late, with Mwanga again at the heart of the threat.
The young Union striker played an arching diagonal ball to Sebastien Le Toux in the United penalty area, who laid the ball off for Alejandro Moreno to shoot.
The Venezuelan's shot was well blocked by Jonny Evans, though, and United somehow survived the attack.
With the Union beginning to attack with real purpose, gaps emerged at the back for United's speedy forward line to exploit, and Welbeck very nearly did just that in the 35th minute.
Ryan Giggs and Fabio combined well on the left before the latter picked out Welbeck in space in the centre.
The 19-year-old looked certain to score when he shot low to the keeper's left, but Brad Knighton produced a tremendous save to somehow get a hand to the ball.
United's frustration began to show towards the end of the half, with Scholes receiving a yellow card for a trademark, clumsy challenge, before the Union again came close to breaking the deadlock after Mwanga released Le Toux clean through on goal, only for the Frenchman to drag his shot wide of the far post.
Ferguson bucked the trend of pre-season friendlies by refusing to make a change at half-time, while the Union made seven.
However, despite the massively changed personnel, the Union continued to ask questions of the United defence.
Mwanga again pulled the strings, sending substitute Nick Zimmerman free on the right, only for the American to see his shot flash wide of the post.
United could, and perhaps should, have had a penalty in the 65th minute, after Obertan was clearly obstructed in the area, but the Frenchman finally made the decisive breakthrough just 10 minutes later, clipping Welbeck's delicate through-ball under the body of Brian Perk, the onrushing goalkeeper.
United substitute Dimitar Berbatov almost doubled the lead four minutes later, thundering a fabulous shot-on-the-turn against the crossbar.
United saw one more penalty appeal fall on deaf ears in the 83rd minute, and held on for a hard-earned, but ultimately deserved 1-0 victory.
Eurosport

Source: uk.eurosport.com
Team Line-up:

Philadelphia Union: Knighton; Fiscal, Arrieta, Califf, Harvey; Le Toux, Miglioranzi, Coudet, Fred; Moreno, and Mwanga1

Manchester United: Kuszczak; O'Shea, Evans, Brown, Fabio; Obertan, Scholes, Giggs, Cleverley; Macheda, and Welbeck

Manchester United WAGs at John O’Shea’s Wedding

Blair — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:16:00 +0000

Coleen Rooney was in attendance, along with Leanne Wassall and Wes Brown.

Darren Fletcher also got married, sans his Manchester United teammates.

pictures via dailymail and google images

Manchester United Player of the Year Awards 2009-2010

Blair — Thu, 13 May 2010 17:49:00 +0000

What I find most entertaining about this red carpet is that Coleen left the price stickers on her new Christian Louboutin Maggie pumps. Oh the hilarity.

pictures via dailymail

Anti-Glazer protest la Manchester [VIDEO]

Camilressu — Sun, 09 May 2010 21:58:55 +0000

Fanii lui United au continuat protestele impotriva patronalului de la Manchester. Politia calare a intervenit, iar strada din fata stadionului lui United a devenit o scena de razboi.

Manchester United lap of honour [VIDEO]

Camilressu — Sun, 09 May 2010 21:39:02 +0000

Chiar daca au terminat pe locul 2, o semi-infrangere pentru Man Utd, mai ales ca au fost aproape de un record – 4 titluri consecutive, primul club ce câştigă patru titluri consecutive de campioană a Angliei, jucatorii au avut puterea de a-si saluta publicul intr-un tur de onoare al stadionului:

Iata si rezumatul ultimului meci: Manchester United – Stoke 4-0

Manchester United 4-0 Stoke City: Fletcher, Giggs, Park scored

Mr B — Sun, 09 May 2010 19:15:00 +0000

Manchester United thrash Stoke City 4-0 in matches this season terakir. But it does not quite deliver the 'Red Devils' to the throne the champion. MU must be satisfied finish the season in second place.

Compete with demands to win at least able to maintain competition with Chelsea, Sunday (09/05/2010), MU winning first through Darren Fletcher and Ryan Giggs goal followed a few minutes ago.

MU who appeared dominant at Old Trafford and then adding another goal in the second round, this time an own goal by Danny Higginbotham. Park Ji Sung and then fulfill the score finished 4-0.

Even so, three additional points does not mean anything because when Chelsea entertain Wigan not slip and the party scored 8-0. As a result, the Premier League champions Chelsea so while MU is only in the second position with a difference of one point.

The game

Wayne Rooney off in the direction of feed on minute six Dimitar Berbatov. From a narrow angle Berbatov who opened fire on the defenders and headed off the field.

At minute 11, the MU built attack from the left side. Nani dribble and then sent a cross into the face of goal. Berbatov is in the pole away and his header despite still broadcasting from the target.

Six minutes later, Patrick Evra raced into the penalty box and then receive feedback Stoke Paul Scholes. But Danny Higginbotham successfully blocked kick.

On 22 minutes Berbatov was again able opportunity. From a cross Nani, Berbatov header continue with the only hit the bar and bounced out of the field.

MU finally score in minute 31. Corner-kick header from Nemanja Vidic could still blocking opposing players, but the ball then ruled that Darren Fletcher could strikes the ball.

Six minutes later Ryan Giggs make the score became 2-0 after a penalty kick inside the box after receiving the bait Berbatov was unable to hold Asmir Begovic. However, at the same time Chelsea have also been excellent with the same score.

Changed back scoring on 54 minutes after Rooney's shot from the right side of the goalpost is meant as bait instead struck by Danny Higginbotham to enter into his own goalkeeper.

Rory Delap threatened on 74 minutes and forced Edwin van der Sar save big goal. Three minutes later the Dutch goalkeeper was also forced to prevent the ball flying into the goal.

Park made it 4-0 MU enlarge advantage in the 84th minute corner kick after his header welcome opposing players can not detained. But once again, scoring a 8-0 while Chelsea have listed the chance to make MU a faded champion.

Team Line-up:

Man Utd: Van der Sar, Neville, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra Nani, Fletcher, Scholes (Gibson, '62), Giggs, Berbatov (Macheda '62), Rooney (Park, '77).

Stoke: Begovic, Wilkinson, Shawcross, Huth, Higginbotham (Collins' 69), Delap, Whitehead (Diao '67), Whelan, Etherington, Sidibe (Pugh '69), Fuller.

Sunderland 0-1 Manchester United: Nani super-finish

Mr B — Sun, 02 May 2010 17:37:00 +0000

Manchester United managed to force Chelsea to finish grabbing the title until last week, after The Red Devils' success with the score 1-0 Sunderland bend.

In the match held in the Stadium Of Light, Sunday (05/02/2010) , MU dominated the game and created many opportunities. But Manchester United could only create one goal by Nani super-finish in the first half.

By three points, the 'Red Devils' stalking Chelsea remain atop the standings with 82 points from 37 games, the difference in one of his rivals that he has just won 2-0 by Liverpool. Both teams will both be play final game this season in the cage next week.

The game

Only three minutes walk MU game was kicked off the host defense. Dimitar Berbatov's cross from the right wing received the chest by Wayne Rooney, who then release spurn low volley that is still stuck goalkeeper Craig Gordon's legs.

In the 16th minute header past Sunderland in turn threatened to continue the Lorik Cana Steed Malbranque free-kick which was widened by the goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar.

On 24 minutes Van Der Sar dismissed the results of kicking the ball hard Malbranque from outside the penalty box. A minute before Ryan Giggs left foot shot from a distance of 20 yards hit the crossbar just Gordon.

MU finally able to break the deadlock in the match in minute 28. Beginning with the cooperation of two Berbatov and Rooney in front of goal, the ball had led to Darren Fletcher who touched the ball slightly and leads to Nani who was on the right side. The Portuguese winger had a flat arched kick off goalkeeper Gordon on the pole ripped away.

Six minutes after the restart Rooney individual action through the penalty box ended with a bait to the far pole. There Berbatov, dropping the body forward to kick the ball yet still hovers over the bar.

In the 56th minute Berbatov's return after a header with just throw away a golden opportunity from a distance of four yards bounced over the bar instead.

In the 77th minute Michael Carrick in front of goal fired shots toward the goal that has been left behind Gordon. But with a swift sweep Sunderland defender the ball.

Until the game ended not many opportunities that are created so that the score board raises figures remained 1-0 to the visitors' victory.

Team Line-up:

Sunderland: Gordon, Bardsley, Turner, Mensah (Kilgallon 18 '), Richardson, Henderson (Jones 73'), Meyler (Cattermole 36 '), Cana, Malbranque, Campbell, Bent

Man Utd: Van der Sar, O'Shea, Jonathan Evans, Vidic, Evra, Nani, Scholes, Fletcher (Ferdinand 87 '), Giggs, Berbatov (Carrick 70'), Rooney