It was The Theatre of Dreams and to the part timers of Burton Albion it was a dream they never thought will come true. After that famous draw at The Pirelli Stadium that can only accommodate about 6,000 fans a fort night ago, playing against one of the best team in the land at Old Trafford that can accommodate about 67,000 plus fans must have caused sleepless nights for the Burton players. Although the fairy tale ending that the players and fans might have wished before the game alongside the neutrals of the match did not materialize, it will always be the highlight of their football career…and oh……also the souvenir jerseys they got from their famous opponent.
Five goals were scored and watching that game, we have to be delighted with the future and prospect for the young players on show for United. Giuseppe Rossi is only 18 years old but the future look bright for the young Italian. His name actually have been on United fans’ lips since he can’t stop scoring goals with the reserves team and to be honest, Sir Alex must had seen something special about the boy that persuaded him to sign Rossi from Parma when he was only 16 years old. The game turn to a Rossi show when he scored two goals and created two others. His first goal was a beautifully headed goal from Silvestre pint point cross and the other one a sweet strike outside the box at the last minute of the game. His delightful flick for Richardson to race on and scored and also that beautifully place chip to release Giggs had everyone forgetting the absence of one named Rooney for the night. His was the star of the night and with Saha looking more disappointing and frustrating in front of the goal, Rossi had pushed himself up the pecking order. We can bet we will see more of him in the second half of the season after his performance last night that left Burton’s defence without any answers to contain him.
Gerard Pique was signed from Barcelona when he was also 16 years old and for the record, he is actually a day younger from Rossi. Although he has not yet got his chance to make his debut in the league with United, it wouldn’t be long before he breaks through. For a young defender, his ability to read the game and also the confidence he showed with the ball I am very sure Silvestre will have to make way for him soon. Bardsley again showed why Sir Alex was prepared to let Phillip Neville go to Everton when he have a liable and talented player on the right back to deputize the older Neville when he needs a rest. The overall verdict, United future look a bit brighter after last night FA Cup game.
The only missing element about last night game was an Ole goal. Every fans in the world were hoping he would and somehow the United players were also pushing for it too seeing from the constant distribution of the ball to the right late in the game. He was pushed to the front after to accompany Saha when Fergie brought in Guggs, Neville and Rio who actually played as a midfield player when United were 3 goals ahead. It was a pity not seeing Ole score but I am sure he will score again in the near future. Ole played a full 90 minutes and played on the right and his crossing was superb. A beautiful cross late in the first half was missed by Saha and Rossi but with that we can actually welcome our babyface assassin back. With Ronaldo being banned for 3 games after that red card at City, maybe Ole will get his chance although I don’t think he will be in the starting eleven in this weekend huge and important clash against the Scousers. He might be on the bench and maybe will be thrown into action later in the match.
With the convincing win against Burton and almost half of the first team are rested for this weekend match against Liverpool, we will expect nothing less than a win with the automatic place in next season Champions’ League is at stake. We just have to wait which red will be on top this weekend…..n for my ego and heart sake, let it be the Manchester Red….
3 comments:
Hey, I heard scholes had some head injury. True ah?
1-0! wuhooo!!
on a sad note, i think my jinx theory may be right cos i watched that game until halftime only.
p/s- i heard scholes has blurry vision problems.
Pink – no exactly a head injury….it is actually something to do with his eyes. A blurry vision but they are not sure what have caused it and what happen.
Des – Wohoooo….. no lah dude. I think I was too cos every time I watched the match at Sherie’s place, United either draw or loose. I was afraid that her father would not let me watch at their house anymore. Heard about that too and it was reported it was more serious than expected. He would not be playing for awhile cos have to go thru all the medical exam. There were rumors that he wont be able to play anymore, he is going blind but until it is official, we hope scholesy will be back.
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