Cristiano Will Always Be CR7: Manchester United: 2010 Community Shield Winners!

This match was a tale of two halves. United dominated in the first half, although Valencia's goal in the 40' was the only score. United had several great chances that were just off the mark. Valencia played very strongly in the first half, helped along by midfield marshal Paul Scholes, who in my book was the Man of the Match. Who cares how old he is!! If he continues to play this well, he shouldn't retire!
Our cute "little pea" was a breath of fresh air in the second half. Javier Hernandez came close a few times, but then finally scored in the 74' minute when Scholes fed a beauty to Valencia, who in turn saw an open Chicharito on the far side of the goal. He swung wildly, knocking the ball in...OFF HIS FACE! It was quite possibly the ugliest goal I've seen United score in a long while, but...IT COUNTED!! Chicha immediately ran to the corner, kissed the United badge, and officially announced his allegiance to the horde of Reds fans. Hopefully he will continue to progress and give us some much-needed firepower up front alongside Berba, Roo, and Owen.
In the second half Chelscum made a surge and were denied each time, until the 84' when Kalou jumped on a parried ball from Van der Sar (after a brilliant save). With the score now 2-1, the Blues thought they had a sniff of a chance, but were finally buried when Berbatov floated a winner over a wrong-footed and hardcharging Hilario. 3-1. Game over.
I try hard not to think about C-Scum and their band of misfits, but it was evident today that they were not prepared for this match. Last year their tongue-tied, heavily-accented new manager declared that the aging backline and frontline would not be a problem. They managed to cheat their way to a title with a crap penalty and offside goal, but that won't be enough this year. John Terry was given the runaround by anyone within bootlength of him. He was caught off so many times, that if Hilario hadn't parried, or the shot hadn't gone wide, the score would have been much different. Their aging "captain" is past his expiration date.
Enough about them. Enjoy the photos, match highlights, Chicharito highlights, and trophy presentation!