Manchester United 1-0 Arsenal
Wed 29, 2009
Manchester united played their 11th semi final in champions league and the first one against Arsenal. Wenger is seeking to guide Arsenal to a second final in four seasons, Sir Alex's aim is to retain the trophy United won by defeating another Premier League adversary, Chelsea FC, in last season's final. The only side yet to lose a game in this season's UEFA Champions League, United enter the semi-finals unbeaten in 23 games in the competition dating back to their May 2007 semi-final loss at AC Milan. They are also protecting a 20-match unbeaten run at Old Trafford in the UEFA Champions League.
First Half
As the match was start Manchester united put the pressure on Arsenal. In 2nd minute of the match Man U, was closer to score opening goal on Rooney (Manchester United) effort but Almunia (Arsenal) makes a good save. Ten minutes gone and United have held the upper hand in the possession and territorial stakes while Wayne Rooney has already come close to opening the scoring. In 17th minute Manchester united score their first goal with the help of their defender O'Shea. After Man U, goal Arsenal try to come back and level the score Nasri, Adebayor have the good shoots which was on target but Van der Sar makes the good save. Manchester united lead the match with one goal advantage after the end of the first half.
Second half
In second half Manchester united play their natural game with small passes and try to get the maximum ball possession. On the other hand Arsenal tries to level the score but Manchester united defender produce the outstanding performance. In 69th minute Cristiano Ronaldo is afforded space to run at the heart of the Arsenal defence and unleashes a dipping drive that crashes off the Arsenal bar from 25 meters. In 86th minute Arsenal nearly find a route back into the match as Edwin van der Sar comes for a cross and does not claim it, Nicklas Bendtner getting his head in first but the Dane can only nod it high and wide. Manchester united win’s the match with one goal margin.
Second league match is played on Tuesday 5, 2009.
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