Everyone I've heard from said this was an absolutely boring game (even United supporters), so I'm surprised to see words such as "dominance" and "superb display".
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| Author: | antonio_26 [ 11 Aug 2008, 08:40 ] |
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REPORT: UNITED 3 - 1 POMPEY (PENALTIES) United lifted the Community Shield for a record-extending 13th time, after overcoming Portsmouth in a penalty shootout at Wembley Stadium. The Reds dominated for long spells against Harry Redknapp's side, but found themselves frustrated by another superb display from Pompey goalkeeper David James, who made fine second-half saves from Darren Fletcher and Carlos Tevez. The England international was unable to extend his heroics into the shootout, however, as Tevez, Ryan Giggs and Michael Carrick all found the net, while Pompey missed three of their four kicks. In normal time, the only clear opening of the first 45 minutes fell to Fletcher after Nani superbly robbed Glenn Johnson and crossed into the box. In sliding to reach the ball, Fletcher ended up stubbing his effort into the ground and effectively blocking his own shot. United's dominance continued in the second period, with James called upon to superbly tip Fletcher's chip onto the crossbar and then clutch the rebound gratefully as Tevez managed to head an effort goalwards. James made another stunning fingertip save to turn a Tevez effort wide of his right-hand post shortly afterwards, before Jermain Defoe burst through on goal in a rare Pompey attack, only to be denied by fine tracking back from Vidic. With 15 minutes remaining, United should have been given the chance to win the game from the spot when Hermann Hreidarsson inexplicably held onto Tevez's leg inside the area, but ref Peter Walton saw no wrong. Although John Utaka notched Pompey's first shot on target after 77 minutes (!), the impetus was still all United's. Substitute Fraizer Campbell fashioned space for himself but fired over the bar, and the Reds kept pressing until the very end. Penalties were required though and, having triumphed against Chelsea in last year's Shield and the Champions League final, United had every cause to be confident. Serial spot-kick hero Edwin van der Sar was only required to make one save - from Arnold Mvuemba - as Lassana Diarra and Glenn Johnson both blazed their kicks over. Johnson's miss sealed a 13th outright Community Shield triumph for the Reds - they've also shared five Shields - and ensured a silver-lined start to the 2008/09 season. The teams Manchester United: Van der Sar; Neville (Brown 67), Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra; Fletcher, O'Shea (Carrick 67), Scholes, Nani (Campbell 79); Giggs, Tevez. Subs not used: Kuszczak, J Evans, Possebon, R da Silva. Booked: Vidic, Neville Portsmouth: James; Johnson, Campbell, Distin, Hreidarsson (Lauren 80); Diop, Mendes (Mvuemba 76), Diarra, Kranjcar (Utaka 60); Crouch, Defoe. Subs not used: Ashdown, Sahar, Cranie, Traore. Booked: Distin |
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| Author: | Purcell [ 11 Aug 2008, 09:48 ] |
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Everyone I've heard from said this was an absolutely boring game (even United supporters), so I'm surprised to see words such as "dominance" and "superb display".
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| Author: | Ricks1 [ 11 Aug 2008, 12:37 ] |
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Purcell wrote: Everyone I've heard from said this was an absolutely boring game (even United supporters), so I'm surprised to see words such as "dominance" and "superb display". I didnt think the game was boring at all, just that the game was played mostly in Portsmouths half and in the midfield, but failed to produce any goals which should have been at least 5 or 6. We played with a second string team and still managed to win Silverware, thats enough to make me look very much forward to the new campaign starting this weekend 
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| Author: | Yaasien [ 11 Aug 2008, 13:50 ] |
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ai, ek het aan die slaap geval....so much for entertainment... |
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| Author: | Toy [ 11 Aug 2008, 13:50 ] |
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ek het oor gesit na die 1ste halfte... but congrats 
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| Author: | Yaasien [ 11 Aug 2008, 13:51 ] |
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Ricks1 wrote: Purcell wrote: Everyone I've heard from said this was an absolutely boring game (even United supporters), so I'm surprised to see words such as "dominance" and "superb display". I didnt think the game was boring at all, just that the game was played mostly in Portsmouths half and in the midfield, but failed to produce any goals which should have been at least 5 or 6. We played with a second string team and still managed to win Silverware, thats enough to make me look very much forward to the new campaign starting this weekend it was only Rooney, ronaldo and anderson missing... 
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| Author: | Rebellious [ 11 Aug 2008, 15:43 ] |
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Yes and lotsa silverware missing in the liverfool cabinet |
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| Author: | Yaasien [ 11 Aug 2008, 15:46 ] |
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buddy we have been winning silverware...just the league has been an issue...no worries we make it up by winning the Champions league...hehheehe |
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| Author: | TAUzty [ 11 Aug 2008, 15:47 ] |
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Is Nog Blou Bulle |
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| Author: | Rebellious [ 11 Aug 2008, 15:47 ] |
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Champions league? I'm talking bout reality not in your dreams |
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| Author: | Yaasien [ 11 Aug 2008, 15:47 ] |
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hahahha, jou bloed is blou bru |
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| Author: | Rebellious [ 11 Aug 2008, 15:48 ] |
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Never, i will forever be a red devil 
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| Author: | Yaasien [ 11 Aug 2008, 15:49 ] |
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Az33z wrote: Never, i will forever be a red devil totdat liverpool die treble vat nuh
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| Author: | TAUzty [ 11 Aug 2008, 15:51 ] |
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is Nog Liverpool.... man united is klom moffies |
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| Author: | Rebellious [ 11 Aug 2008, 15:51 ] |
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yaas123ien wrote: Az33z wrote: Never, i will forever be a red devil totdat liverpool die treble vat nuh That'll be the day they clone atleast 6 or 7 gerrards
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| Author: | TAUzty [ 11 Aug 2008, 15:57 ] |
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Got 3 words for you........ Is NOG LIverpool |
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| Author: | Purcell [ 11 Aug 2008, 15:58 ] |
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Aaai, ja. Al wee die argument.
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| Author: | TAUzty [ 11 Aug 2008, 16:02 ] |
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Is Nog liverpool Glory glory glory liverpool |
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| Author: | Rebellious [ 11 Aug 2008, 16:03 ] |
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| Author: | Purcell [ 11 Aug 2008, 16:07 ] |
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TAUzty wrote: Glory glory glory liverpool Jy, nou insult djy mos al die Liverpool manne met daai song. Two most stupid songs in sporting history: "Glory, glory Man United" and "Barmy Army, Barmy Army". Instead of selling Ronaldo and paying a proper songwriter to write a new song. Maa anyways, nog Hanover Park F.C. |
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