I’m speechless, so disappointed, depressed. The Double dream has been shattered.
The goal came in at time when United were controlling the tempo, starting to create moves that is United football, and out of a sudden there was this double substitution for Giggs and Carrick. I thought Carrick was alright in the midfield, breaking up plays and produced some good long passes although he didn’t have one of his best day, and Giggs was still making play, creating spaces for himself, although he probably should’ve done better from that Rooney pass from the right wing –even with his scuffed effort, the ball was clearly over the line, and with the referee giving a goal kick to Chelsea, it was just wrong; if the referee thought Giggs’ motion might’ve pushed Cech who already was holding the ball, he should’ve given Chelsea a free kick –.
It was a final with all the high anticipation of the new Wembley stadium –which does look awesome, except for the pitch condition– and the meeting of a newly crowned Premiership champion in Manchester United and a team that look to lost it all, including their overly irritating coach, Mourinho in Chelsea. The game itself though is left to be desired as the first half was literally walking pace and both teams were cautious. The second half produced better pace, especially withArjen Robben coming in for Joe Cole, and with Man U later introducing Alan Smith, United started to get back to their flowing football. In general though, the final reminded me of the 2005 Final where United were dominating the game against a Thierry Henry-less Arsenal team, only to fail to break their defence and lost in penalties.
As sour as the season might’ve ended for United though with this FA Cup Final loss, we should be proud enough that Chelsea’s arrogance is finally broken. Winning both FA Cup and League Cup might be some sort of double for any team, but winning back the Premiership with the best attractive football is probably a much greater achievement for Manchester United, and according to Sir Alex, United has done football a favor by taking the crown back from Chelsea! Ouchh, eat it Jose!! 
3 responses so far ↓
Hans // May 20, 2007 at 2:57 am |
Chelsea is now only about Cech and Drogba, maybe Terry and Lampard are little bit important too, but Cech and Drogba are unreplaceable.
I like your comment, that “United has done football a favor…”
and I have to agree.
Btw.: however I don’t like them, I expected exactly this result.
mindcubes // May 20, 2007 at 6:24 pm |
Hans,
Yes, I agree with you, Chelsea is all about Cech and Drogba, try put Cudicini and Shevchenko there, and I guess Man U would’ve been walkin’ to the Double!! Terry was used to be their inspiration and symbol, but I guess it showed this year that when he was gone they can still win the game, and Lampard, I just simply don’t think he’s as good as what people always thought about him. Carrick, and Gerrard is much more influential compared to him, and I think Chelsea’s midfield wasn’t won because of him but rather because of the thankless effort of Makelele and Essien when he’s not playing in for Carvalho at the back.
I’ m glad you favor “football” rather than winning (at all cost) as you don’t like Mourinho’s style. For him winning is everything, but for us, football is about artistry and entertainment, that’s why we, supporters, spend so much time (and money) watching and delving into this game, just for the love of the game.
matthew // September 1, 2007 at 1:14 am |
i need highlight