Manchester United – Euro Champions 2008!!
22 May 2008
“Glory, Glory, Man United. As the Reds go marching on….”
Manchester United are Champions of Europe for the third time after beating Chelsea in dramatic fashion… 6-5 on penalties.
You cannot believe this.
The Luzhniki Stadium prepares to welcome two English teams for the first time in Champions League final history.
Edwin van der Sar was the hero as United were crowned champions of Europe for the third time after a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Chelsea at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
It was definitely a dramatic and tiring match for each player on the Moscow pitch.
Bleeding Scholes trying to get up on its feet
Manchester United were temporarily down to ten men whilst Paul Scholes received treatment for a bloodied nose after a clash with Claude Makelele – for which both players were booked with a yellow card each. Thankfully Scholes was back in time to play his part in the opening goal.
A goal opener from Cristiano Ronaldo
It was definitely a neat play between Scholes and Wes Brown after a throw-in on the right flank gave Brown time to pick out a cross for Ronaldo who expertly directed his header past Petr Cech – his 42nd goal of a staggering season. Can you believe it? 42 goals for 2007/2008!!!
A red card for Drogba
I definitely didn’t expect this to happen.
Didier Drogba was sent off for a petulant slap on Nemanja Vidic at the end of extra-time.
Why must you slap Vidic, Drogba? Why?
Van De Sar – Hero of the Day
Eventually, the game headed for penalties. There Manchester United were to have their glory but not before Ronaldo had his penalty saved by Petr Cech, to give Chelsea a brief advantage.
When Terry squandered his opportunity to win it for the Blues, Anderson scored to level for United – then Kalou and Giggs both netted before Anelka stepped up for the final decisive spot-kick, saved superbly by Edwin van der Sar.
Edwin van der Sar’s penalty shoot-out save from Nicolas Anelka handed United only their third ever European Cup and ensured the Reds finished the season as double winners.
True champions of soccer – Manchester United
It is definitely a jubilant year for Manchester United as they celebrate a double for 2008. Champions of England and Champions of Europe!
Well done, Manchester United! Glory, Glory, Manchester United.
I declare that I am proud to be a Manchester United fan. Always and Forever.
For more news, please refer to Manchester United Official Site or ESPN Soccernet.
*All pictures are taken from ESPN Soccernet Gallery.
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Posted by Grace at 8:54 pm
Categorised as All About Soccer
May 22nd, 2008 at 8:59 pm
Yay! Man Utd!
Proud to be M U fan as well!
May 22nd, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Pawan : Yay! Cheers to all MU fans!!!
May 22nd, 2008 at 10:35 pm
Glory glory glory man utd
Drogba dei sei
=p
Hehe
Im buying a Man Utd jersey as a tribute of their double prestige trophies in hand as well as Ronaldo total 42 goals, hehe
Waan to get 1 for u?
Muahaha
May 23rd, 2008 at 9:00 am
Jason : Man Utd jersey? I am actually waiting for the 2008/2009 season’s jersey. For the 07/08, I couldn’t find any girls size anymore. It’s too late to get one. I will just wait for the next season.
P.S. Drogba memang dai sei….hahhahaa
May 23rd, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Despite me being a die-hard Arsenal fan, and I would gladly jump in to bash Manchester United (*or any other team for that matter*), I gladly supported MU that nite… coz my hate for Chelsea overshadows everything else…
It’s sad that Giggs couldn’t score though… Would have certainly be good for him to score on that nite…
May 23rd, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Oh yes, Sha… on the same boat as u… no matter what team vs Chelsea, I will never support Chelsea…If Liverpool play against Chelsea, I will hop onto Liverpool’s side, if its Arsenal vs Chelsea, I will cheer for Arsenal….
tell me about it Sha…. it’s just the hatred towards Chelsea is up on my sleeves… I thank it to Mourinho… hahahaha….
May 23rd, 2008 at 5:46 pm
grace : babe, i’ll hunt the jersey with you soon!
sha : i totally second you man. i hate chelsea and thats why gerald has not commented.
May 24th, 2008 at 12:06 am
Kevin: I’m not that kinf of a fan…..BODOH! it doesn’t bother me that u hate Chelsea..DUH!?
May 24th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
This is to cement my hate for Chelsea…
If Selangor played againts Chelsea, I would be there in red and yellow supporting Selangor…
May 25th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
Kev : I shall wait then.
Gerald : We know u don’t bother…hehehehehe
Sha : I echo you man….
May 25th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
U BOTH GO DIE! cis
May 25th, 2008 at 10:10 pm
Gerald sudah bengang now…..oOoopPsss…
February 21st, 2009 at 9:35 pm
Cogratulation manchaster united.