Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Chicharito and Park Seal Semi Berth






Man Utd took another big step towards the Treble as they reached the Champions League semi-finals for the fourth time in five years.


Javier Hernandez and Park Ji-sung gave United a 3-1 aggregate win after substitute Didier Drogba equalised on the night for 10-man Chelsea, who had Ramires sent off in the second half.


Defeat means Carlo Ancelotti's side are likely to finish the season empty-handed and leaves the Italian with his job on the line.


MAN OF THE MATCH: Ryan Giggs. He is 37 years old and has played 870 United games, yet his displays remain more remarkable than the statistics. His reinvention as a central midfielder allows Giggs to exert an influence intelligently and his final ball, as shown in all three goals, is terrific.

MANCHESTER UNITED VERDICT: More cautious tactics may be required to win the competition, if not against Schalke in the probable semi-final, because in a stretched, open game, Chelsea had chances. O'Shea had a mixed evening at right back, his fine role in the opening goal appearing an anomaly amid some unconvincing defending and, initially, Ramires threatened to overpower United in midfield. Yet with Rooney, Hernandez, Park and Giggs all excellent, there were fine displays at the other end of the pitch.

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