Finally, after 4 years, Manchester United is able to score a goal at the San Siro. Not only did they manage to score, they managed to bring 3 away goals back to Old Trafford. This may be the factor that decides which European giant will be able to proceed to the quater-finals of the champions league.
The first half was horrendous for the Red Devils. First they conceded an early goal in the third minute. Ronaldinho was at the end of a David Beckham's freekick to volley it into the net. Ronaldinho was left completely unmarked in the box. You can never give the two time Wolrd Player Of The Year any space or he will tear you to shreds. United's defence was sleeping for almost the entire of the first half. Alex Ferguson gave Jonny Evans a "hairdryer treatment" at the sidelines. The United manager was fuming mad. AC Milan dominated possession and made the Red Devils chase the ball. United were conceding too many freekicks. The first freekick had already dealt them a major blow, how could they afford to give away anymore freekicks? Then came the goal United were craving. A cross by Darren Fletcher that was met by Paul Scholes. This was not definitely not the cleanest of goals. Paul Scholes completely missed the volley, but was lucky that the ball rebounded off his left shin. There was no pace on the ball, but Dida could not prevent the ball from crossing the line.
The second half was a totally different story. I am sure Sir Alex Ferguson had made the entire team wake up. United dominated the second half. Then Antonio Valencia came on for the disoriented Nani. This was a major turning point in the game. With his first touch of the ball, he helped gave United the lead. A beautiful cross from the right wing, met by Rooney to head it into the net. 1-2, but that was not the end. A cross swung into the box by Darren Fletcher was again met by Rooney. That was a point blank header. The Milan defenders stood rooted to the ground, unable to track Rooney's run.1-3, almost everyone thought the game was put to bed, until the 85th minute. Rafael ventured into the midfield giving the ball away. Ronaldinho made a run into the box and passed it across. The subsitute Clarence Seedorf cheekily "back heeled" the ball into the net.
The final score, 2-3 to Manchester United. The second leg will be an interesting tie as AC Milan will go all out to try to win united by two goals in order to proceed to the next round. Hopefully Giggs would be able to play after he fractured his arm, Vidic and Ferdinand should be able to be at the heart of the defence. Hopefully, Manchester United would be able to win the second leg and proceed into the quarter-finals and edge closer to participate in the Champions League Final for the third time in a row.
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