and they say The "Toon-Army" were the best fans in the world...
I don't think they had much to shout about after they witnessed 45minutes of pure class.
again, one might wonder, is it possible? that this season is turning out to be better than the last?
I do think so too.
I wasn't able to catch the live match on telly as I was holidaying in Singapore(where the only channels i got were mandrine ones) Nevertheless, the trusty computer is always there for me to check the live scores and keep updated.
First 45 minutes? dissapointing... Rooney missed numerous chances which would have won the game for United in the first half, unfortunately, we had to learn the hard way. At the half time whistle, I guessed Fergie gave them a piece of his mind and that turned the game around.
The last time I remember United winning by this goal margin were the days of Van Nilsterooy back in 2003/2004 (i think) where (if i'm not mistaken) Paul Scholes scored a marvelous hat trick. Looks like history is repeating itself as also in that year, the title race was between Arsenal and United.
The first goal from Ronny, was a sign of his creativeness. Yes, that type of free kick was done before by Ronaldinho against Werder Bremen in last year's Champions League tie. So I guess Ronny has learn a thing or two from Goofy at the Nou Camp. It definitely caused the defenders to struggle and indeed it was surprising.
Tevez's second goal was of pure luck and of course some skills from the Welsh wizard. Given's blunder of a shot that rebounded back of his defender into the path of Giggs was an immediate sign of "GAME OVER". If it were to go out for a corner, it would have been okay, but to the path of Giggsy? You'll never stand a chance. His excellent footwork and accurate pass to the path of Tevez, made me even start chanting chants which I learnt during my trip there last month.
Ronny's second indicated the sign of teamwork, flair, determination and of course talent from the three men. Yes, it was Carrick's (i was cursing him before the match.. i take that back now) pass to Rooney and Rooney's pass to Tevez which eventually got to the feet of Ronny to allow the whole of Old Trafford to erupt in cheers of "He plays to the left, He Plays to the RIgghhttt, That Boy Ronaldo, Makes England look Shite".
The fourth goal was marvellous. I usually look up to Ferdinand as a role model when I used to play defence during my high school days. And certainly, I would love to try what he did. No one saw him coming, the Newcastle defenders thought they had everyone covered, but with Ferdinand's anticipation and agility, who knew that the strong defender would be up defending one minute and the next minute, he's scoring one marvellous goal!
The fifth and sixth goal well, it was also thanks to lady luck but I feel it was also the class of the players that led to this massacre of Newcastle. Ronny bagged his first ever hat-trick (wished I was there to experience it) and hopefully it's a start of a new record just like how they used to win games with either 1 goal or 4 goals.
The atmosphere was great but unfortunately for another old United favourite of mine, Smithy, would have a dissapointing return. His red card at the end marked either the start of Newcastle's doom or hopefully, it will be a benchmark for them to rise up and be one of best teams in the league.
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