Chelsea FC Vs. Manchester United: Wayne Rooney Goal Puts Red Devils Ahead

Though Chelsea got off to a fantastic start and were the better side for most of the first 15 minutes of the game, the second 15 minutes were all Manchester United. As they started to control the midfield and possession, their great play has finally paid off through a Wayne Rooney goal, putting them 1-0 up a half hour into the match. After a long goal drought, United’s superstar appears to finally be finding his form, apparently only able to score through fantastic wonder goals.

The strike came from somewhere between 20 and 25 yards out, and while it was a stellar goal, Chelsea’s defenders deserve some criticism for their failure to close Rooney down. David Luiz, John Terry, and Frank Lampard were all in the vicinity of Rooney when he unloaded his shot, with the last of those players being the most guilty. Lampard stood still and watched the ball for a couple of seconds before attempting to step in front of Rooney, but by then, it was too late. The United striker hit a powerful low drive to the right of Petr Cech, putting his shot into the back of the net just inside the post. The shot was perfectly placed with great power, and United have a deserved 1-0 lead.