Thursday, December 8, 2011

Manchester United disaster continues as they drop out of Champions League


Manchester United had proven their weak form against Basel and after 2-1 loss in Switzerland they didnt qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League. United had to take a point to continue, but actually what happened was not good for them. The nightmare started in the 9th minute when Shaquiri crossed to Frei who received the ball, which was supposed to be cleared by Smalling and Frei scored the opening goal. The middle of the first half ended and United had no good opportunities, and were extremely uncreative. In the 26th minute Rooney had opportunity to score but his shot went wide. The end of the half was intense and Basel could have scored a second goal and practically end the match. The second half started and the host team was much more confident from the advantage they had and only Nani for Manchester United was doing something in the Red Devil’s attack. However, Rooney has missed many opportunities and United could have scored at least twice in the 65 and the 77th minute. In the 84th minute the match ended when Frei scored his second goal and the stadium literally blew up. In the 88th minute Phill Jones scored for 2-1 for United but this goal didn’t prove anything because until the end nothing happened and United were thrown out of the tournament. United finished at 3rd place and will play in Europa League, whiole Basel were 2nd and continue their way through the last 16.

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