Manchester United 2 - 0 Valencia (Man Utd Vs Valencia) 05-08-09
30.August, 2009
Foster: The England man finally had the chance to prove he is Uniteds number one, with Edwin van der Sar ruled out for two months. Barely tested before being replaced by Kuszczak at half time. 05-08-09
De Laet: Showed great willingness to support Valencia on the right his early cross to Rooney deserved a better finish from the England striker. 7
Ferdinand: Helped nurse De Laet through his big night. Dominant in the air and perfect timing as ever on the ground. 8
Evans: Will hope to build on his outstanding breakthrough season last year and with the continued absence of Nemanja Vidic, could find himself partnering Ferdinand at the start of the campaign. 7
Evra: Took every opportunity to get forward and as effective as ever at the back. 7
Valencia: Much is expected of the Ecuadorian and he didnt disappoint with a superb run and cross for Rooney to open the scoring. 8
Fletcher: How he was missed against Barcelona in the Champions League final and he showed that he will be pivotal to Uniteds plans this season with a typically industrious display. 8
Carrick: The England mans creativity will come under increased scrutiny this season. On plenty of occasions he showed his eye for a pass, with a raking cross-field pass to Tosic early on, a perfect example of his accuracy. 7
Tosic: Still slight in frame, there are doubts as to whether he is ready for the rigours of the Premier League, but there is no doubting his technical ability showing an impressive range of tricks on the left. 7
Rooney: Expected to take over the mantle as Uniteds talisman in the absence of Ronaldo and produced a sumptuous display of long and short range passing. Scored a brilliant header as well as presenting Owen with a golden opportunity in the first half. 9
Owen: Missed a catalogue of chances, but neither Ferguson nor Capello could have failed to notice how time and again his runs tore Valencia to shreds. 7
Substitutes:
Kuszckak (for Foster 45) Had more to do than Foster and produced a stunning save just moments after coming on at half time. 8
OShea (for Evans 45) Mr Versatile came on at centre back, but could well start the season at right back. ured as ever. 7
Cleverley (for Tosic 45) A big night for the youngster and he showed some good touches including a well-taken goal. 7
Berbatov (for Rooney 63) 6
Anderson (for Carrick 63) 6
Gibson (for Fletcher 63) 7
Macheda (for Owen 63) 7
Fabio (for De Laet 63) 6
Nani (for Valencia 80) 6
Att: 74,311
Duration : 0:10:1
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30.August, 2009 um 9:12 am
M. Oweeeeeen Afr!!! …
M. Oweeeeeen Afr!!!!!
30.August, 2009 um 9:12 am
I don’t care how …
I don’t care how much Michael Owen earns and I don’t why you bring it up because I am only interested in the football. All I was saying is missing such simple chances is inexcusable. If that makes me a hater in your eyes then so be it.
30.August, 2009 um 9:12 am
he should defend …
he should defend him. I mean why r u such a hater? jesus… he earns more than u will ever dream off. so shut it.
30.August, 2009 um 9:12 am
i.m an arsenal fan …
i.m an arsenal fan but think youre wrong on this mate once owen hits bit of form he’ll score goal as he’ll get in position tevez never would
30.August, 2009 um 9:12 am
lol @ the copy and …
lol @ the copy and paste job from football365
30.August, 2009 um 9:12 am
That commentator …
That commentator defending Michael Owen sounds like propagandist.
30.August, 2009 um 9:12 am
I don’t like the …
I don’t like the way the say Joaquin’s name.. “wacking”
30.August, 2009 um 9:12 am
liverpool fans are …
liverpool fans are just slaging him off because he is playing for utd now they would have gladly have took him back this season
30.August, 2009 um 9:12 am
even as a liverpool …
even as a liverpool fan, its bad seeing such a former great playing like owen is.
30.August, 2009 um 9:12 am
they didnt waste …
they didnt waste cash on owen cuz he came for free ;\
30.August, 2009 um 9:12 am
owens positioning …
owens positioning is superb so one of his chances will end up a goal for sure jeez, and btw he was free
30.August, 2009 um 9:12 am
now your talking …
now your talking . tevez was your highest gaol scorer after ronaldo . on top of that , he ddint even play that much between the 90 mins . to me , its uniteds big big loss . and today you will know , after what we see owen do. (hitting the post or the gaol keppers hands)
30.August, 2009 um 9:12 am
WHAT MONEY??????
WHAT MONEY??????
30.August, 2009 um 9:12 am
tosic is going to …
tosic is going to be a fine player..quick feet, great shot, set pieces, very young.
30.August, 2009 um 9:12 am
the problem with …
the problem with tevez is that he wouldn’t be where owen was. owen created those chances himself. he played where the ball is going to be. tevez plays where the ball is and ends up just running like the tarzan he is.
30.August, 2009 um 9:12 am
he’s free loll
he’s free loll
30.August, 2009 um 9:12 am
defenitly a waste …
defenitly a waste of money dude. owen use to be good hes old now
but ferguson defenetly did not waste money on Valencia! or nani
they are bothe great players same with Kuszczak
30.August, 2009 um 9:12 am
FERGUSON WASTED …
FERGUSON WASTED MONEY ON OWEN
30.August, 2009 um 9:12 am
WTF Owen!!!
WTF Owen!!!
30.August, 2009 um 9:12 am
owen should have …
owen should have scored 3 - 4 goals in this game!!! he was friggin nervous cuz of Capello
30.August, 2009 um 9:12 am
Gibson is in …
Gibson is in amazing… Owen isnt very good anymore… Nani will be Uniteds next star player then he will most probably leave for better money…. Valencia Great ists
30.August, 2009 um 9:12 am
AV25 good game
AV25 good game
30.August, 2009 um 9:12 am
if tevez was in …
if tevez was in ownes place then it could have been 7-0 to united , united wont be strong like last season . i wish them luck cus you lot lost two top class players .and berbatovs , rooney wont be able to do everything alone . Valencia looks good ,your defense is the best, but your attacking options aint strong like before
30.August, 2009 um 9:12 am
united have made a …
united have made a huge mistake , ownens not up to tevez’s class. and Valencia and ronaldo are two different type of player. united wont be as strong like before , liverpool and arsenal are looking in strong positions.
30.August, 2009 um 9:12 am
owens lost it poor …
owens lost it poor fella