Chelsea have probably been the slightly better team thus far in their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal matchup against Manchester United, but Manchester United have looked okay going forward. In the 24th minute, Chelsea’s defense had a lapse in judgment and opened up a window for them, and they have capitalized. Wayne Rooney is the man who scored the goal, and the Red Devils are now 1-0 up. Even if Chelsea come back and take a lead, United now have the all-important away goal.
Chelsea FC Vs. Manchester United, 2011 UEFA Champions League: Wayne Rooney Goal Gives Red Devils The Lead
If anyone on Chelsea is to blame for the goal, it’s right back Jose Bosingwa. Following a set piece opportunity, the ball was cleared out to the halfway line before Rafael restarted the attack. Michael Carrick started the real meat and potatoes of the move, switching the ball wide to Ryan Giggs, who drifted to the left flank despite starting in a central midfield role. Bosingwa was nowhere to be found as Giggs picked up the ball, dribbled to the byline, picked his head up, and squared a ball across the face of goal. The pass was perfectly placed for Wayne Rooney, who made a delayed run into the box onto the ball. He’s not a man who misses open opportunities from 12 yards, and this one was no exception, as he calmly slotted the ball into the back of the net at the far post.
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