Newcastle United v Manchester United – Second half review: English Premier League (Part 1)
Despite http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Michael-Carrick-c25282 played the
Englishman in behind Mike Williamson.
Nonetheless, the former Everton youngster failed to force Tim Krul into a save, as the Newcastle United goalie rushed out of his six yard box to deny Rooney any time on the ball. As a result, Wayne Rooney fired his shot wide of the goal, as the score line
remained at nil all at Saint James’ Park.
In the 21st minute, Newcastle United successfully won a corner kick off John O’Shea, as Jonas Gutierrez’s cross was deflected off the Irishman. Joey Barton took the corner kick but Newcastle failed to take full advantage of the set piece, as Manchester
United, broke at pace with Luis http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nani-c27299.
However, the Portuguese winger was wasteful with the ball at his feet, as the Magpies soon regained possession of the ball thanks to some resolute defending by Jose Enrique.
Newcastle’s midfielder’s targeted Anderson Oliveira in Manchester United’s midfield whenever the Brazilian youngster had the ball at his feet. Anderson lacked match practice and his rustiness was on display throughout the match, as the former Porto playmaker
failed to make an impact for the Men in Red. The young offensive midfielder was a liability rather than an asset for the Red Devils, as his distribution lacked accuracy and fluency.
Manchester United’s wingers were also subdued on the night. Luis Nani was almost always under pressure from Jose Enrique and Jonas Gutierrez. Whereas on the other side of the field, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ryan-Giggs-c31985 looked like a tired man due to his participation in Manchester
United’s marathon win over http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 last week in their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second leg at Old Trafford.
In the 43rd minute, Newcastle United had their best chance of the match as Peter Lovenkrands found himself with space inside the Manchester United penalty area. Joey Barton’s first time cross was left by Ameobi for his offensive partner but Lovenkrands’
free header was wide of the mark, as the first half eventually came to a close with both the teams deadlocked at nil all.
Just before the half time whistle sounded, Michael Carrick was booked by the referee for his cynical challenge on Shola Ameobi near the half way line.
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