Man Utd Thread:

orangeman · February 13, 2013, 09:21:07 PM

Quote from: Captain Obvious on February 13, 2013, 09:18:00 PM
Two big chances both missed by Robin Van Persie.

Madrid bound to get a chance or two here themselves before the end.

orangeman · February 13, 2013, 09:23:22 PM

United goalie man of the match. 8 saves.

Captain Obvious · February 13, 2013, 09:36:14 PM

A good result for United. Real Madrid good enough to win the tie in Old Trafford.

orangeman · February 13, 2013, 09:38:02 PM

Nicely poised for OT.

EC Unique · February 13, 2013, 10:01:36 PM

Would have ripped your hand off for a score draw before the game. Both teams had goal line clearances and shots hitting the wood. DeGea was class. RVP will be ripping he did not score. I hope he takes his anger out in the return match. All to play for.

michaelg · February 13, 2013, 10:05:47 PM

Didn't see match - Evans play well?

EC Unique · February 13, 2013, 10:07:03 PM

Quote from: michaelg on February 13, 2013, 10:05:47 PM
Didn't see match - Evans play well?

He was very good. Cleared and blocked a few shots. I cant think of any real faults.

Minder · February 13, 2013, 10:30:29 PM

Good photo

orangeman · February 13, 2013, 10:35:41 PM

Quote from: Minder on February 13, 2013, 10:30:29 PM
Good photo

Is there ANY chance of Ronnie returning ?

Minder · February 13, 2013, 10:37:00 PM

Quote from: orangeman on February 13, 2013, 10:35:41 PM
Quote from: Minder on February 13, 2013, 10:30:29 PM
Good photo

Is there ANY chance of Ronnie returning ?

Yep, three weeks time

EC Unique · February 13, 2013, 10:45:57 PM

Quote from: Minder on February 13, 2013, 10:30:29 PM
Good photo

Class.

ross4life · February 14, 2013, 12:10:53 AM

A better result than i expected. The good defensive performance was key especially in the 2nd half. Madrid were frustrated and all the best chances fell to United. DDG had a fine game (that was superb save in the 1st half) & Evans,Rio also solid while Rafael improved after a poor 1st half. Should be interesting 2nd leg i think United will need to score at least twice as Madrid/Ronaldo are unlikely to be held scoreless.

P.S Stew did you win much on the draw?

magpie seanie · February 14, 2013, 12:05:52 PM

Decent result. Could have been better. Think United edged the chances though Madrid had more of the ball. Wasn't the chasing many predicted. Very evenly poised for the return leg. I think they are poor at the back but will protect their back 4 more the next night. Mourinho shoring things up with 15-20 mins to go was good management and proof he is happy to go to OT at 1-1. I wouldn't like to call it either way - just hope it's not penalties.

Billys Boots · February 14, 2013, 03:48:59 PM

Quote from: Billys Boots on February 11, 2013, 12:07:05 PM
Quote from: wildrover on February 11, 2013, 11:06:28 AM
United 4/1 to win in Madrid. Cant remember the last time they were that price for any game (including champ league finals v Barca)

I think this lark of conceding the ball in midfield and waiting for the opposition to make mistakes is unlikely to work against Europe's elite - especially with that back four.

I stand corrected - I thought Madrid would have more about them in the attacking third; I was very wrong.

EC Unique · February 14, 2013, 05:34:43 PM

Quote from: Billys Boots on February 14, 2013, 03:48:59 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 11, 2013, 12:07:05 PM
Quote from: wildrover on February 11, 2013, 11:06:28 AM
United 4/1 to win in Madrid. Cant remember the last time they were that price for any game (including champ league finals v Barca)

I think this lark of conceding the ball in midfield and waiting for the opposition to make mistakes is unlikely to work against Europe's elite - especially with that back four.

I stand corrected - I thought Madrid would have more about them in the attacking third; I was very wrong.

You should give a bit of credit to Utd's defence and the quality of DeGea instead of saying it was a lack of quality from Real's final 3rd. Utd rode their luck in the first half a bit but I thought they were excellent.