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Since the early minutes, Manchester United (MU) was like "crazy" defense attacked heated rivals in the past, Leeds United. Within the first 15 minutes, "Red Devils" have created a golden opportunity Darron Gibson, Wayne Rooney, and Anderson. Unfortunately, it still perluang vain after they shot none led to the goal.
Preoccupation attack makes the MU defense a little slack. Leeds managed to maximize the weakness in the 19th minute. After gastric feedback from Neil Kilkenny, Jermaine Beckford escaped from escort Wes Brown. With all his strength, he did penetration up to the penalty box and successfully netted a goal into the left corner of Tomasz Kuszczak.
"Red Devils" to respond directly attack to find an equalizing goal. They increasingly fierce assault guest. Rooney almost scored a goal in minute 24. After a successful escape from the convoy, Rooney opened fire. But Crowe Josen throw the ball successfully. In minute 33, Danny Welbeck try his luck with hard fired. Damn, still shot the ball soared over the goalkeeper Casper Ankergren.
Late down to drink, "Red Devils" are still attacking Leeds. Ankergen must fall up to save his goal from the threat of Rooney et al. However, none of opportunities converted into goals. Leeds were still leading 1-0.
After halftime fight more bitter. "Red Devils" are trying to pursue a goal to get fierce resistance from Leeds. More guest team appear confident.
In the 57th minute, coach Sir Alex Ferguson to change strategy. He put Ryan Giggs and Gabriel Obertan pulled out.
However, Leeds militancy can not muted. Intense enough to threaten their goal "Red Devils". Several times seen Kuszczak ups and downs to hold the shot Beckford et al. In minute 62, for example, Kuszczak had to work hard to secure a hard shot off Bradley Johnson. Threats Johnson did not stop there. Four minutes later, he opened to fired. But Kuszczak returned to secure the ball.
"Red Devil" is not absent attack. Rooney et al have some golden opportunities. At 73 minutes, Rooney netting almost tore Leeds. However, his shot could still Ankergren secured. Returned directly to the threat of Leeds in the 78th minute. Having escaped the offside trap, Beckford fired hard into the left side of goalkeeper Kuszczak. But the shot missed the target.
Ahead of the long whistle, "Red Devils" trying to maximize every opportunity. But until the long whistle, "Red Devils" failed to score a goal. As a result, Manchester United failed to penetrate the FA Cup fourth round.
Teams
Manchester United: Kuszczak, Neville, Vidic, Evans, Da Silva, Gibson, Anderson (Owen 69), Berbatov, Rooney, Obertan (Giggs), Welbeck
Leeds United: Ankergren, Crowe, Naylor, Kisnorbo, Hughes, Doyle, Kilkenny, Johson, Howson (Snodgrass 77), Becchio (Michalik 83), Beckford
