Manchester United 4-0 AC Milan (7-2 aggregate)
Yes...the Red Devils are through to the final 8.
The match marked the return to OT of David Beckham. Signs adorned the rafters with "Thanks for the memories, Becks," and "Welcome back Becks" giving a well-deserved warm hug to a man who was raised in the academy and achieved his world stature with United. But he plays for AC Milan now.
If you looked at the stats you would get the impression that the score should have been a bit closer. Milan had an advantage with possession, and they had a few chances. Ronaldinho misfired on a header that was just wide. And Becks launched a rocket straight at Van der Sar, who parried easily.
Man of the moment, Wayne Rooney, scored the first two and garnered his 30th goal of the season.
The first was a brilliant header off a Gary Neville cross...yes, Gary Neville...defender. Neville played most of the game in the attacking third! He had a great shot on goal that just skipped a foot high. Paddy Crerand, former Red and color commentator for MUTV commented, "You know it's a great night if Gary Neville scores!" Paddy also provided a laugh when after Rooney's goal the camera panned to Beckham sitting in the visitor's box. Paddy quipped, "for a minute he thought of celebrating but thought he had better not." He was referring to the fact that Becks is a huge United fan.
Rooney's second goal was courtesy of a great pass from the winger Nani. Ji-Sung Park made it three with his rocket past the keeper. Darren Fletcher added a fourth with a chip from a cross by Rafael.
The CL seems to be our place and we do very well. I hope we continue this and end up in Madrid. At least we know we'll have ONE fan cheering us on, as he won't be playing for his own team.
Wazza scores his first!
Wazza scores his second!
Fletch adds the 4th and his first CL goal!
He returns to the OT pitch to a deafening ovation! Well deserved.
We must keep pushing on for the CL title and Premier League title...Glory Glory Man United!
Happy 100th post!!!!!!!!!
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