Manchester United -0 FC Barcelona-0
The clash between Manchester United and Barcelona in the Champions league semi-final was billed as the battle between two teams who play the beautiful game. It was projected as Lionel Messi vs Christiano Ronaldo. The man who is widely considered the best player in the world at this moment with 38 goals this season and his only threat Messi who along with teenage sensation Borjan Kirkic have been the only shinning light of Barcelona's rather lack luster season. Manchester united went in to the game as clear favorites, as Barcelona have been suffering from poor recent form.
The game started and before even one could blink Manchester united earned a penalty. Milito had made contact with the ball with his hands raised inside the first five minutes of the game. As expected the man of the moment Ronaldo stepped up to take the kick. A pensive Nou Camp watched as he took the penalty, the tension changed to Ecstasy as he put the ball wide. Ronaldo had missed it comprehensively. This seemed to be the only moment of any real significance in a very drab first half. Barcelona had most of the possession but failed to convert all the dominance to a meaningful chance. They just seemed not be able to find any sort of rhythm or flow to their game. Manchester United also had no joy as for much of the half the strike force of united seemed quiet and non existent. Being shepherded well by a veteran Barcelona defence.
The second half started in much the same way the first ended, Barcelona having the ball for long spells and Manchester United holding and clearing their lines. Barcelona seemed to have greater impetus, with Etoo leading the charge. But Barcelona just seemed lacking in the final third, with good build up play but not finishing the moves. There were few anxious moments for Manchester United when Ferdinand clipped Etoo in the box. The Cameroon striker did not go ground and stayed on his feet unlike certain other players on the oppsite side. Manchester United should thank their lucky stars as the referee did not give a penalty for a Evra clipping Iniesta's feet in the box. Barcelona had a few nervy Moments of their own. Yaya Toure made a clumsy tackle on Ronaldo in the box, luckily he had got a piece of the ball but I have seen penalties given for less. Thus match ended with a score that few would have expected. The were no flashes of brilliance from Rooney or Ronaldo, the Barcelona defense had done their job but the sadly their attack had not.
Going in to the return leg Manchester United will be very confident but cautious as they have no away goals and one would have to be a brave man to bet against Barcelona scoring. The Catalans will be disappointed with result but will surely believe that they can score at Old Trafford. One thing is for sure, the tie is very delicately poised with Manchester having the Advantage. All this only ensures that the 2nd leg of the clash between Manchester United and Barcelona in the Champions league semi-final will be an intriguing one.
The game started and before even one could blink Manchester united earned a penalty. Milito had made contact with the ball with his hands raised inside the first five minutes of the game. As expected the man of the moment Ronaldo stepped up to take the kick. A pensive Nou Camp watched as he took the penalty, the tension changed to Ecstasy as he put the ball wide. Ronaldo had missed it comprehensively. This seemed to be the only moment of any real significance in a very drab first half. Barcelona had most of the possession but failed to convert all the dominance to a meaningful chance. They just seemed not be able to find any sort of rhythm or flow to their game. Manchester United also had no joy as for much of the half the strike force of united seemed quiet and non existent. Being shepherded well by a veteran Barcelona defence.
The second half started in much the same way the first ended, Barcelona having the ball for long spells and Manchester United holding and clearing their lines. Barcelona seemed to have greater impetus, with Etoo leading the charge. But Barcelona just seemed lacking in the final third, with good build up play but not finishing the moves. There were few anxious moments for Manchester United when Ferdinand clipped Etoo in the box. The Cameroon striker did not go ground and stayed on his feet unlike certain other players on the oppsite side. Manchester United should thank their lucky stars as the referee did not give a penalty for a Evra clipping Iniesta's feet in the box. Barcelona had a few nervy Moments of their own. Yaya Toure made a clumsy tackle on Ronaldo in the box, luckily he had got a piece of the ball but I have seen penalties given for less. Thus match ended with a score that few would have expected. The were no flashes of brilliance from Rooney or Ronaldo, the Barcelona defense had done their job but the sadly their attack had not.
Going in to the return leg Manchester United will be very confident but cautious as they have no away goals and one would have to be a brave man to bet against Barcelona scoring. The Catalans will be disappointed with result but will surely believe that they can score at Old Trafford. One thing is for sure, the tie is very delicately poised with Manchester having the Advantage. All this only ensures that the 2nd leg of the clash between Manchester United and Barcelona in the Champions league semi-final will be an intriguing one.
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