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Man Utd Asia Tour 2009
First of all I really didn't expect to be watching the match at all yesterday. But after what happened with the bombing in Jakarta a few days prior meant that Man Utd had to cancel the match at Indonesia and instead have another match against Malaysia on Monday. My brother came to visit me last Sunday and asked me if I wanted to watch the match and I was like "okay". Didn't really expect a lot of people to be there or what, but boy was I totally wrong.....
After my last class at college finished (which was about 4.30) my brother picked me up at college and drove me and a friend of his to Bukit Jalil (which took about 45 minutes to arrive there). As soon as we arrived, there were probably thousands of people over there queuing up just to enter the stadium. Also as a Man Utd fan I just had to wear my Man Utd jersey there lol. So once we got to enter the stadium we had to search for a good seat (which were fortunate enough to find!) as we bought the cheapest ticket on sale (RM58 and free seating). Even though it is on the opposite side of the stadium where the players would come out, but I'm not complaining whatsoever.
Anyway, we waited for a good 2 hours or so before the game kicked off at about 9.00pm and luckily enough had eaten some food while we waited there. A few minutes into the game and Man Utd were probably dominating the game, and it took about 10 minutes or so before Man Utd scored the opening goal with Federico Macheda scoring past the keeper with ease. Then on the 13th minute Michael Owen scored again for Man Utd and made it 2-0. Well, that was the only goals in the game sadly. The first half has always been (and probably the entire game to be honest) dominated by Man Utd, with Malaysia having far and few chances to capitalize on the possession of the ball. Even when Malaysia had the ball they seem to lose it just when the have the goal in sight.... *sigh*
The second half wasn't as good as the first half, with both sides having many chances to score only to either have the ball cleared, blocked or just completely missed the goal. However near the last 10 minutes or so to the end Malaysia were probably playing at their best and had one or two chances to actually score past Ben Foster, but I think everyone know by then it was just too late to do anything. None the less it gives us locals something to support to though, hahahaha. As the game ends the crown all applaud the players and the players were waving to the fans and stuff.
Game ended at 11, got back to the parking lot and got out of the parking place in 15-20 minutes or so, took another 20 minutes to drive to Subang Jaya, had a late dinner at McDonald's (yum)and arrived home at about midnight. Bloody hell, I don't think I could actually believe how tired I felt, I mean I do still feel tired even as I'm writing this! Well that is about all I guess, sorry if there is no photos or videos or whatever, cause for one I didn't bring my camera and/or video cam there and even though I took a couple of shots on my camera phone, the quality was probably next to terrible and thus feel a bit pointless to post it here. If you want pictures, video, full report, etc. just go on Google and search it yourself!
After my last class at college finished (which was about 4.30) my brother picked me up at college and drove me and a friend of his to Bukit Jalil (which took about 45 minutes to arrive there). As soon as we arrived, there were probably thousands of people over there queuing up just to enter the stadium. Also as a Man Utd fan I just had to wear my Man Utd jersey there lol. So once we got to enter the stadium we had to search for a good seat (which were fortunate enough to find!) as we bought the cheapest ticket on sale (RM58 and free seating). Even though it is on the opposite side of the stadium where the players would come out, but I'm not complaining whatsoever.
Anyway, we waited for a good 2 hours or so before the game kicked off at about 9.00pm and luckily enough had eaten some food while we waited there. A few minutes into the game and Man Utd were probably dominating the game, and it took about 10 minutes or so before Man Utd scored the opening goal with Federico Macheda scoring past the keeper with ease. Then on the 13th minute Michael Owen scored again for Man Utd and made it 2-0. Well, that was the only goals in the game sadly. The first half has always been (and probably the entire game to be honest) dominated by Man Utd, with Malaysia having far and few chances to capitalize on the possession of the ball. Even when Malaysia had the ball they seem to lose it just when the have the goal in sight.... *sigh*
The second half wasn't as good as the first half, with both sides having many chances to score only to either have the ball cleared, blocked or just completely missed the goal. However near the last 10 minutes or so to the end Malaysia were probably playing at their best and had one or two chances to actually score past Ben Foster, but I think everyone know by then it was just too late to do anything. None the less it gives us locals something to support to though, hahahaha. As the game ends the crown all applaud the players and the players were waving to the fans and stuff.
Game ended at 11, got back to the parking lot and got out of the parking place in 15-20 minutes or so, took another 20 minutes to drive to Subang Jaya, had a late dinner at McDonald's (yum)and arrived home at about midnight. Bloody hell, I don't think I could actually believe how tired I felt, I mean I do still feel tired even as I'm writing this! Well that is about all I guess, sorry if there is no photos or videos or whatever, cause for one I didn't bring my camera and/or video cam there and even though I took a couple of shots on my camera phone, the quality was probably next to terrible and thus feel a bit pointless to post it here. If you want pictures, video, full report, etc. just go on Google and search it yourself!
Tough Luck Man Utd...
The photo says it all, what a wasted effort by Manchester United. Did so much just to get into the UEFA Champions League finals only to lose to Barcelona 2-0. I mean, what the hell happened!? They have the best players out there with probably one of the best line ups (compared to Barca) and just needed to play like they usually do. If only things were that simple...
Well I don't really know what went wrong for them but I just feel sorry for them. Maybe its because they weren't wearing their usual "red devils" home jersey, or probably because they have so many games to play (think it was about 66 fixtures including this) compared to Barca or maybe because of sheer bad lack. Whatever it is, a lost is a lost and nothing could cover up the sad truth. Not to say they were really bad or anything, Man Utd were the ones who went all "gung ho" in the first 10 minutes into the game and were pretty much on top of the game. Then suddenly a counter attack by Barca caught them off guard and even capitalize on Man Utd's weak defence and scored the first goal. For a team that is to be said "the best in England" were just not playing like it is! Ferdinand, Vidic, best defender of this year? Yeah right, think they are just way over rated by the way they played yesterday.
Don't think I have to say much other than that, the rest is self explanatory. I'm sorry for all the Man Utd fans out there having the dream of a treble (or even the elusive quadruple) slipped from their reach but things happened you know. As for fans of Barca I think this would definitely be a moment to celebrate as they manage to do what Man Utd did almost 10 years back and won the treble, (a first for a Spanish club at that!) as well as doing that all with Josep Guardiola, who made a big impact for Barcelona that no other manager has before this.
Yeah yeah, that is all people. Now I've got other things to write about. d=_=b
Stylish Barcelona take United's crown
Well I don't really know what went wrong for them but I just feel sorry for them. Maybe its because they weren't wearing their usual "red devils" home jersey, or probably because they have so many games to play (think it was about 66 fixtures including this) compared to Barca or maybe because of sheer bad lack. Whatever it is, a lost is a lost and nothing could cover up the sad truth. Not to say they were really bad or anything, Man Utd were the ones who went all "gung ho" in the first 10 minutes into the game and were pretty much on top of the game. Then suddenly a counter attack by Barca caught them off guard and even capitalize on Man Utd's weak defence and scored the first goal. For a team that is to be said "the best in England" were just not playing like it is! Ferdinand, Vidic, best defender of this year? Yeah right, think they are just way over rated by the way they played yesterday.
Don't think I have to say much other than that, the rest is self explanatory. I'm sorry for all the Man Utd fans out there having the dream of a treble (or even the elusive quadruple) slipped from their reach but things happened you know. As for fans of Barca I think this would definitely be a moment to celebrate as they manage to do what Man Utd did almost 10 years back and won the treble, (a first for a Spanish club at that!) as well as doing that all with Josep Guardiola, who made a big impact for Barcelona that no other manager has before this.
Yeah yeah, that is all people. Now I've got other things to write about. d=_=b
Stylish Barcelona take United's crown
Manchester United are the champions!
Wooooooooooo!!!!!!!After almost a hard-fought season Manchester United managed to clinched the EPL for the 11th time with Sir Alex Ferguson and the 18th time for Manchester United (which equals the record for most number of EPL titles with Liverpool) after they draw with Arsenal at Old Trafford at 0-0. Although the match was nothing special, it was just enough for Man U to keep ahead of Liverpool with one game remaining.
So with that said, it is really a special moment for the fans of Man Utd to witness again history being made right in front of our eyes. Sure Man Utd was knocked out by Everton in the F.A. cup semi-finals but did get through into the finals of the UEFA Champions League against Barcelona in Rome, Italy. That is really something to look forward to in the next few days, and will probably another historical moment for Man Utd.
Glory, glory Manchester United!!!!!
So with that said, it is really a special moment for the fans of Man Utd to witness again history being made right in front of our eyes. Sure Man Utd was knocked out by Everton in the F.A. cup semi-finals but did get through into the finals of the UEFA Champions League against Barcelona in Rome, Italy. That is really something to look forward to in the next few days, and will probably another historical moment for Man Utd.
Glory, glory Manchester United!!!!!
