January 27th, 2007
FA Cup 4th round
The match ended up with Manchester United 2-1 Porstmouth. The score line was nothing like the match. United was dominating the whole match and Portsmouth was just lucky to get a break. All the goals were in the last 15 minutes of the game. Though United has 2 goals denied by the referee before...
Early in the game, Pompey captain dived. Accused Kusczak of tripping him though the keeper had his arm off the way. He totally dived and shouted for a penalty. Should've been booked! And he was lucky that Ronaldo wasn't there to show him how to really dive. XP Wasn't even a good dive!!
Then, United had a corner, Giggs took it. It was perfectly placed in front of Vidic who headed it really well. It was hard and controlled. James tried to block it but failed, the ball went in then Mendes cleared it. It was in!!! The referee said no, though. Vidic was already celebrating when he knew. Goal 1 denied by the referee. It was clearly in as more than half of Mendes' body was inside the goal.
2nd denied goal was from Larsson. Brilliant set up, and brilliant finish too. The pass was from Neville, and Larsson hit the ball well and it ended up at the back of the net. But the flag was raised, though he was clearly not offside when the pass was made. 2 goals denied by the referee...
Rooney came in as a sub, replacing baby faced assassin. Made an impact right away, on the 77th minute scored a goal with Giggs crossing from the left. Rooney was unmarked right in front of the goal and tapped the ball in easily.
Rooney's 2nd goal was the highlight of the match. Chipped the ball over James who couldn't do anything. Went in right at the corner. Perfectly placed and the keeper had nothing to do but watch. That was purely amazing!!
Pompey replied to Rooney's amazing goal by making one their own. Mendes strikes the ball hard and took a deflection off Kanu. 2-1 final score... ManUtd through to the next round.
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