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Manchester United : Terduduk Diatas Pulak...
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Report: United 4 Schalke 1
United turned on the style to make absolutely certain of a place in the 2011 Champions League final, firing four goals past Schalke in an enthralling semi-final second leg at Old Trafford.
Antonio Valencia and Darron Gibson put the Reds well and truly in the driving seat with two first-half strikes and although Jurado pulled a stunning goal back for Schalke, also before the break, Sir Alex Ferguson's double chasers went on to win comfortably thanks to a second-half brace from the outstanding Anderson.
To single out the South American or any of the triumphant United stars would be misleading, however - this was another tremendous team effort with fourteen players making a contribution to the cause and perhaps giving their manager some more selection dilemmas in the exciting days and weeks ahead.
Sir Alex Ferguson stayed true to his word and made changes – eight, in fact, from the side that slipped up at Arsenal. Only Edwin van der Sar, Anderson and Nani were asked to start again as the boss picked a side with Sunday against Chelsea in mind. Wayne Rooney, reported to have a tight hamstring on Tuesday, was out of the eighteen altogether but his now-regular strike partner Javier Hernandez was named among a strong group of substitutes.
There was a subdued start to the match, with the atmosphere nothing like as electric as it was for the last semi-final second leg to be staged at Old Trafford – against Barcelona in 2008. The circumstances here were very different of course, with the cushion of two away goals blunting any edge this contest might have had.
Only a couple of flashes from the opposite number 17s gave the crowd something to get excited about in the opening 10 minutes – Nani using some great close control to surge between two Schalke players and win a corner; then Jefferson Farfan firing the first shot of note inches wide as van der Sar dived right to monitor its flight.
Farfan’s right boot also caused Darron Gibson some discomfort in his midriff when the latter crunched into a challenge on the Peruvian international. When play resumed, with Gibson happily not requiring the attending stretcher, Berbatov threatened to reprise his West Ham party-piece of last season with a drag-back close to the left-hand byline. Only the alertness of Manuel Neuer, United’s first-half nemesis from the first leg in Germany, prevented the Bulgarian’s low ball locating Antonio Valencia.
There was no such intervention when the latter was picked out again in the 26th minute. Japanese right-back Atsuto Uchida lost possession as Schalke tried to press forward and he was punished instantly, as Gibson received the ball from Anderson and delivered the perfect sliderule pass into Valencia’s path. The Ecuadorian barely broke stride as he slipped the ball under Neuer to notch United’s third goal of the tie, and his third strike of the season.
The goalscorer and provider swopped roles as the Reds swiftly doubled the advantage on the night. Anderson was again their accomplice, receiving a throw-in to his feet inside the area and flicking it on. One touch from Valencia forwarded the ball to Gibson who struck it first time into the net via Neuer’s leg and the right-hand post. The seemingly superhuman goalkeeper of last week had been made to look very ordinary.
United were now 4-0 up on aggregate - and cruising? We thought so until a moment later when Schalke pulled a goal back in spectacular style. Smalling’s attempt to play out from the back was cut out and when Uchida’s right-wing cross careered off the pack of Evans, Rafael and Raul, Jose Manuel Jurado hammered the ball past van der Sar with his venomous left foot.
The Old Trafford crowd, now illuminated by a couple of red flares in the Schalke section, had witnessed a goal rush and three almost became four when Valencia’s effort was cleared off the line by centre-back Benedikt Howedes with Neuer beaten.
While the German side still had a tall order in terms of the tie, they had at least made a fist of it on the evening. But while a couple of Schalke free-kicks and a flurry of bookings for Anderson, Scholes and Gibson, threatened to further loosen United’s grip on the game, the Reds were worthy 2-1 leaders at the interval.
Schalke sent on their first sub for the restart, replacing attacking midfielder Alexander Baumjohann with the Brazilian striker Edu. But it was an Edu compatriot in red who nearly added to the scoreline when the irrepressible Anderson was teed up by Berbatov. United's number eight would surely have scored past most keepers with his curling left-footer but Neuer, suddenly back to his best, flew to his left and flicked the shot wide with his top hand, his right.
With an hour gone, and the 4-1 lead not under any apparent threat, the United fans serenaded their heroes past - Andy Cole, Nicky Butt et al - and present, and began to sing of Wembley. The repertoire was only interrupted by a roar for Anderson's eventual goal - tucked low to Neuer's left after a great run and cut-back by Nani - and by greetings for Patrice Evra and Darren Fletcher when they joined in the fun as substitutes for Rafael and Paul Scholes.
Then came another strike for Anderson - United's fourth goal on the night, sixth on aggregate - when Valencia broke down the right, fed Berbatov, and the Bulgarian - in his last action before making way for Michael Owen - slid the ball to the Brazilian for a first-time finish at the far post.
There was still time for excellent saves at both ends - Neuer denying Owen, and van der Sar thwarting Edu, with substitute Klaas-Jan Huntelaar flagged offside after popping in the rebound - but any more goals would have almost spoiled a sated crowd already relishing a Saturday-night date with Barcelona on May 28. Bring it on. |
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04/05/2011 21:30,
Sir Alex: We can win it
Sir Alex Ferguson feels his United players have the necessary talent and tenacity to win the club's fourth European Cup at Wembley on 28 May.
After his side demolished Schalke 6-1 on aggregate in the Champions League semi-final, the jubilant boss said: "It's fantastic for the club (to be in a third final in four years). I've said it many times, we should have done better in Europe over the years.
"I think we're getting closer to that. I think this team can win the cup. I think it's a team full of great desire and determination. These qualities, allied to their ability, will help them at Wembley."
Sir Alex acknowledges that Barcelona - conquerors of United in the respective clubs' last final, in 2009 - are a different prospect to Schalke, indeed to any other team in the world currently.
"I think they (Barcelona) are definitely, without doubt, the team of the moment. There's no question about that. They play fantastic football. It's a pleasure to watch them play. Their semi-final (against Real Madrid) was unfortunate in that we expected a lot better from both sides."
Turning back to his own team, the manager admitted he'd lost some sleep on the eve of Wednesday's win over Schalke, as he pondered his line-up. He made eight changes from the side that started at Arsenal and given the stage of the competition, this was seen in some quarters as a gamble.
"I woke up about four times last night and picked different teams. But they did me proud. When I analysed each individual who was playing, I said to myself, 'This is a Manchester United player. Why can't I play him?' The fact it's a semi-final and such an important game does create a certain bit of doubt in your mind as to whether you're doing the right thing but I'm glad we were vindicated.
"We're in the final now and we'll prepare properly. We've got a big game on Sunday, so let's look forward to that."
Sir Alex recognises, of course, that a European Cup final at Wembley has special meaning for United, given that the Reds first won the biggest prize in club football there back in 1968. Could that be an omen?
"Let's hope so. This club has created destiny many times and its fate follows things like that." |
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Post Last Edit by devilito at 5-5-2011 09:34
04/05/2011 22:17, Report by Nick Coppack
Reds must be ready
“Barcelonaplay excellently, with good football. They showed that in the final of2009. We have to make sure we’ve learned our lesson from that one andbe better prepared and deal with them in a different way than we didthen.” - Edwin van der Sar
Edwin: Bring on Barcelona
Edwin van der Sar is relishing the prospect of facing Barcelona in this month’s Champions League final.
But the veteran goalkeeper, who will play in his fifth European Cup final should Sir Alex select him on 28 May, hopes the Reds can produce a better performance than when the two sides last met.
On that occasion, in the 2009 final in Rome, Barcelona outplayed United and won 2-0. Two years later, United have an opportunity to exact revenge.
“They play excellently, with good football,” Van der Sar acknowledged. “They showed that in the final of 2009.
“We have to make sure we’ve learned our lesson from that one and be better prepared and deal with them in a different way than we did then.”
This season’s final will take place at Wembley Stadium, the scene of United’s first European triumph back in 1968. And to lift the trophy at the same venue later this month would be a special moment for everybody at the club, according to Edwin.
“It means a lot for the club – for the players, for the fans, for Sir Bobby, for the manager… these are great occasions and to play at Wembley after so many years, it’s going to be a great happening.
“Hopefully we get a better outcome than we did when we played Barcelona a couple of years ago.” |
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barisan yg diturunkan betul2 second team ni....atau lagi tepat reserve player.... |
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Hajat si Raul nak ke final tak tercapai.... hehehe....gantung but aje ler.. |
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gibson hebak oo pagi td.. |
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anderson 2 biji  ...agak rare tu.... |
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anderson lih score 2 bijik....huh! lawan felda united ni........ |
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ada sentuhan tak game pagi tadi? |
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congrats.... |
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mudahhhhhhhhhhhh..bg tim B je main |
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kat munich tue ada sentuhan tak?
pprrrffftttttttttttt...
satusembilan Post at 2-5-2011 17:04 
memang betul2 fool la fool fan nie liverfool.........................bloodifool.........................liverfool...................bloodifool........... %^&#%^$%#%#$%$%$%$%^$!!!!!!!!!!FOOL!!!!!!!!! |
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ada sentuhan tak game pagi tadi?
satusembilan Post at 5-5-2011 12:13
ada,sentuhan dari fool fan yg jeles ngan game pagi tadi.. |
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05/05/2011 14:27, Report by Adam Marshall
Owen dreams of Wembley winner
"Younever know when you are going to be needed and you have to be in theright frame of mind and physically right to do yourself and the teamjustice. That is everyone's role at the moment."- Michael Owen
Michael Owen admits he dreams of scoring the winning goal in the Champions League final at Wembley.
The United striker is determined to have a real impact as the big trophies loom tantalisingly into view and remains confident he can provide the Midas touch for Sir Alex Ferguson, even if it's coming off the bench late in a match.
Nobody appreciates the value of the squad game more than the 31-year-old, who has started only one league game all season but remains an invaluable option for the manager.
Indeed, after making eye-catching contributions as a late substitute against both Arsenal and Schalke, Owen remains in real contention for a place.
"The most memorable example in recent years was when two substitutes came off the bench against Bayern Munich to score the winning goals in the European Cup final," he said. "That is the motivation that drives me on.
"Every day, I have to be ready and prepared to come in and do something. I am dreaming of coming off the bench and scoring the winner at Wembley in stoppage time.
"It just illustrates the depth of squad needed. You never know when you are going to be needed and you have to be in the right frame of mind and physically right to do yourself and the team justice. That is everyone's role at the moment."
Owen knows the manager is likely to allow everybody the chance to contribute with only four games left this season.
"Even if it is just one goal or one good performance, everyone is going to play their part," he insisted. "That is why, from my point of view, you are always wanting to play and train as if you are going to play at the weekend.
"One day, the manager might just ask you to play or someone might get injured. You might have to come on with five minutes to go to try and nick a goal. We have seen that here so many times.
"You have to be prepared. If you are not, you are not going to take your chance." |
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05/05/2011 09:03, Report by Adam Marshall
Smalling: Confidence high
"Itgives us good confidence because there were a few players in theretonight who haven't played a lot recently but we put on a really goodperformance and everyone is really looking forward to Sunday now."- Chris Smalling
Chris Smalling admits United will take confidence from the 6-1 aggregate slaughter of Schalke into Sunday's Premier League showdown with Chelsea.
The Reds roared past the Bundesliga side in emphatic fashion to clinch a place in the Champions League final against Barcelona and, at the same time, rested several key stars ahead of the weekend.
Smalling was one of the players drafted in by Sir Alex Ferguson and produced another polished performance despite the obvious threat from a team that scored five times at the San Siro against Inter Milan.
"This journey we've been on in the Champions League is leading to Wembley now," Smalling told MUTV. "It's another massive occasion and I'm enjoying every minute of it at the moment.
"The first goal definitely lifted us and we played some great football. Raul has done so much in his career so it was a big test and then they brought on a player like Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, who 's a good player too, so that was another good test. I think we did really well."
The former Fulham defender is hoping United's exceptional home record will continue when second-placed Chelsea visit Manchester in the key title encounter.
"Everyone has obviously been talking about the Chelsea game but we had a job to do tonight," he explained.
"It gives us good confidence because there were a few players inthere tonight who haven't played a lot recently but we put on a reallygood performance and everyone is really looking forward to Sunday now.
"It'snever-ending at the moment. Hopefully when I come to sit down inanother three weeks or so we'll have done the double. That would be amassive season for myself and it will show this season has been a realone to savour.
"It's going to be a massive game on Sunday.They've caught us up but with three games left, it's definitely in ourhands. All season we've been really good at home and hopefully thatwill carry on. We'll all really confident." |
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2011/05/06
'Devils kian panas'
United sedia tembung Barcelona, Fergie tak takut reputasi lawan
LONDON: Mesejnya amat jelas - Manchester United tidak gentar berdepan Barcelona dalam final Liga Juara-Juara Eropah pada 28 Mei ini di Stadium Wembley.
“Saya tidak fikir kami akan ke Wembley dalam keadaan kurang keyakinan,” kata pengurus pasukan Sir Alex Ferguson.
“Saya fikir prestasi Barcelona begitu baik musim ini. Hakikatnya kami berdepan satu pasukan hebat. Tetapi kami tidak boleh ketakutan kerana itu. “
United mara ke final selepas membelasah Schalke 04 dengan keputusan 4-1 bagi agregat 6-1 di Old Trafford selepas saingan separuh akhir kedua, awal pagi semalam.
Dua gol daripada Anderson termasuk satu masing-masing daripada Antonio Valencia dan Darron Gibson meletakkan United ke final Liga Juara-juara buat kali ketiga dalam tempoh empat tahun dan sekali gus ulangan kepada episod sama di Rome pada 2009.
Fergie melakukan lapan pertukaran kepada barisan yang tewas 0-1 kepada Arsenal empat hari lalu dan dia melihat congakan itu berjaya dan percaya kini dia memiliki kelompok pemain segar untuk bertembung dengan Chelsea dalam perlawanan penting liga Inggeris, Ahad ini. - Agensi |
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Kami tidak gentar - Ferguson
FERGUSON (kanan) yakin United mampu menewaskan Barcelona pada final Liga Juara-Juara di Stadium Wembley, 28 Mei ini.
MANCHESTER - Manchester United akan turun dengan misi balas dendam di Stadium Wembley menentang Barcelona pada final Liga Juara-Juara, 28 Mei ini.
Skuad The Red Devils itu menempah slot ke final selepas menyingkir- kan Schalke 04 pada separuh akhir.
Selepas menewaskan Schalke 2-0 minggu lalu, United menang 4-1 di Old Traf- ford awal pagi semalam, sekali gus mara dengan agregat 6-1.
Kini, skuad bimbingan Alex Ferguson itu berpeluang untuk memadam memori pahit kekalahan kepada Barca pada final 2009 di Rom dan akan beraksi di Wembley dengan tahap keyakinan yang tinggi.
"Kami tidak perlu takut kepada Barce- lona dan kami akan bermain pada final di Wembley dengan penuh yakin.
"Prestasi kami sangat baik dan musim ini juga amat luar biasa bagi kami.
"Tidak perlu berasa gentar dan kami juga tidak perlu menyerah kalah. Tugas kami ialah mencari jalan untuk mengha- lang Barcelona daripada menang.
"Sudah pasti saya lebih gembira kalau kami berdepan kelab lain di final tetapi sejak awal musim lagi kami mahu menentang Bacelona di final."
Ferguson yang masih kecewa dengan ke- kalahan 0-2 kepada Barca di Rom berkata, pasukan itu tersilap langkah pada aksi final tersebut.
"Mereka berada pada tahap terbaik tetapi kami lebih berpengalaman dan prestasi kami juga semakin bagus."
Awal pagi semalam, pengurus The Red Devils itu membuat lapan perubahan dalam skuadnya yang tewas kepada Arsenal pada Ahad lepas.
"Saya tidak tidur memikirkan kekalahan itu. Saya bangun empat kali dan senarai- kan empat pasukan yang berbeza.
"Tetapi apabila melihat pasukan kamu beraksi hebat seperti ini, kamu akan fikir tiada sebab untuk tidak menurunkan pemain-pemain ini." - Agensi |
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lepas kalah ngan Barca nanti bg alasan ada sentuhan lak ye. |
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Post time 5-5-2011 09:27 AM
