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Evra make a fatal mistake by scoring an own goal in the 50th minute. While Van der Sar made a big mistake anticipates crossing Somen Tchoyi Chris Brunts so freely MU netted the empty net.
Of course this result hurts because MU is able to close the first half with the score 2-0. Javier Hernandez printed opener when the game has been running for five minutes. The goal was created after Hernandez managed to maximize the ball rebound from a free kick executed Nani.
WBA tried to score with a quick reply. They get a pretty good chance at minute 15. Jonas Olsson headed darling that maximizes bait Chris bunt just floating above the rule Edwin van der Sar.
No matter the threat, MU continues to threaten the WBA goalkeeper Scott Carson guarded. Business host was not in vain after thrilling Nani WBA goal at minute 25. Goal was originated from collaborations between Nani nicely with Berbatov on the left side WBA defense.
Managed to steal the ball from the feet of defender opponent, Nani sends a short feedback to Berbatov. Bulgarian attacker even then quickly returns the ball to Nani who was in the penalty box. Calmly, Nani opened fire without being able to reach by Carson.
Coming halftime, WBA trying to get out of pressure. Their attack is quite dangerous. Action Gabriel Tamas in the 31st minute and James Morrison on 33 minutes almost scored a reply. Luckily for United, shot the two players are still missed. The failure forced the WBA recognizes excellence MU after scores did not change until halftime.
In the second half, the WBA appears very surprising. How not able to equalize the WBA in just ten minutes.
WBA first goal came from an own goal created by Patrice Evra in the 50th minute. Goal was originated from the chaos in front of goalkeeper Van der Sar results from Chris Brunt's free kick on the left sector MU defense. Evra made a mistake in anticipation that the ball into the net on his own team.
Meanwhile, the WBA's second goal came from a fatal error by Van der Sar. At that time, Dutch goalkeeper was trying to catch a ball of bait that is released Chris Brunts. However, Van der Sar made a big mistake after the ball loose from his arms. Wild ball that successfully maximized Somen Tchoyi into goals.
Do not want to lose points perfectly, MU defensive back trying to dismantle his opponent. Fergie even make changes to his team formation. He put Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes to replace Anderson and Michael Carrick.
The entry of these two players are not too effective. Because, MU is still visible through the hassle of WBA defense that does appear solid in this round.
However, MU has a golden opportunity in the 81st minute. At that time, Manchester United get a free kick in the penalty box after Carson make a fatal mistake by catching the ball in the penalty box backpass own. Unfortunately these opportunities crude because the ball hit the crossbar shot Rooney still.
MU tries to use the time left to score goals. But what power series created failed to convert chances into goals so that the score 2-2 did not change until the fight was over.
Starting Line-up
Manchester United: Edwin van der Sar, Nemanja Vidic, Rio Ferdinand, Patrice Evra, Rafael; Anderson (Wayne Rooney 72), Michael Carrick (Paul Scholes 72), Ryan Giggs (Darron Gibson 53), Nani; Javier Hernández, Dimitar Berbatov
West Bromwich Albion: Scott Carson; Jonas Olsson, Gabriel Tamas, Nicky Shorey, Gonzalo Jara; Youssuf Mulumbu; Paul Scharner, James Morrison (Graham Dorrans 86), Chris Brunt, Somen Tchoyi (Jerome Thomas 69), Marc-Antoine Fortune
