to be fair, the two teams did not deserve to lose. They
cancelled out each other magnificiently.
SAF and Grant got their tatics right from the start. The pitch
was okie, the referee was good.
To me, none of the big stars stood out except the goals. Ronaldo
was quiet, so was Rooney. Lampard, Drogba even Ballack were also
subduded.
Have you even seen a match where Ronaldo did not have a chance
to take a free kick at goal??
First half belongs to MU and Cech. If MU managed to score with
their chances, the match would have finished. Chelsea got a great
equaliser back and the game was balanced at the end of First half.
2nd half, Chelsea began to gather momentum. It is not that MU were
lacking just that Chelsea became more efficient going forward.
However, I just felt that Chelsea players esp Jcole were
whinning just a bit too much. Yes, they may have not get the calls
they deserved, but hey, just get on with the game..
In extra time, the significant event took place. Tevez in a way,
just got back @ Chelsea for what they have unsportly did by not
returning the ball when their players needed treatment.And in turn,
to me, he created that special advantage when penalties came.Drobga
just couldn't control himself, he just wanted to get back at Vidic
for all the comments he made b4 the game, and the way they compete
throughout the game.Credit to Vidic, he did not go down like a
Rivaldo when hit in the face.To me, a red card seems harsh. With
Drobga out, Terry took the penalty and missed. To me, he was the
last person who deserved such a fate. My Sympathy.
Also, given how chelsea struck the post twice and not score,
once by Drogba, once by Lampard, gave me a belief that somehow,
this was going to be MU's day.Quite amazed at how Anderson and Nani
took their kicks, so young and yet composed.
Another minor highlight was when the camera zoomed in on a
banner that reads "Scouse free zone". That bought a huge smile.
Did anyone see Grant giving the losers' medals to the crowd?
Well, he must be very bitter.Btw, did Glaciers come??
Finally, the skies opened and bathe our heros in their glory!!!
And of course, masked the tears of the blues and their fans. Now,
we are not that far now from Pool who still clinging on to their
tag as "most" successful club in the country. One league and two
more cups to go. Impossible?? Don't bet on it. :P
