West Bromwich Albion 1-2 Manchester United

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West Bromwich Albion 1-2 Manchester United
Sir Alex Furguson’s side had a crucial win over the hosts after a hard fight. For once it had started to seem that the Manchester United would lose while West Bromwich gave them real trouble whole through the match and increasing
pressure particularly in the second half of the game.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wayne-Rooney-c36736 opened the scoring with his second goal of the season for Manchester United in open play since March to give United the lead just after three minutes with a flicked header.
But West Bromwich showed a great home play and leveled the score in epic style just 11 minutes later when James Morrison scored in from 25 yards.
West Brom had most of the chances in the 2nd half by keeping the possession of the ball that really tested Manchester United with their defending ability.
Albion missed a crucial chance scoring a second goal in the 62nd minute of play when they were awarded with a penalty shot, fouled by http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Peter-Odemwingie-c29794 took the shot wide of the post
unable to give their side the lead.
Manchester United then took the lead in the 75th minute of play when Javier Hernandez scored a header goal on Rooney’s corner.
West Brom continued their struggle to win home-game for their audience giving them a new year present but couldn’t quite muster it as Manchester United held on to their lead till the 95th minute of play.
Manchester United started the New Year with their brilliant away-win over West Browmwich Albion. Now they are three points clear at the top lead of the Barclay’s Premier League table.
 
"It was a massive result for us and a great way to start the year. It was a really tough game. West Brom are a very good football team and we had to hang on defensively. Over the years there have been many times when we have had
to battle and we needed to do that here."
- Sir Alex Ferguson
"I would have liked to see what we would have been like against 10 men. It wouldn't have meant we would have won but you never know."
- Roberto di Matteo