United win again 1-0....


By Roger O'Brien
October 3 2007

Manchester United could not repeat last seasons demolition of AS Roma, but still grabbed all three Chamions League points with yet another 1-0 win. Wayne Rooney scored in the second half in front of the Stretford End to put the reds top of their qualification league.....

  • Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson:
    "I'm pleased with the result, it's a fair result, we controlled most of the match, carried a little bit of luck towards the end.

    "The second half we improved and the goal was a fabulous goal.

    "Luck happens in football, no question about that. I think we got a break in the last 15 minutes of the match when they started to risk a bit."

     

  • Roma manager Luciano Spalletti:
    "Really this is a match where my players shouldn't be on the beaten side.

    "Even when you are playing against opponents of Manchester United's stature, with the players they have."

    Man Utd: Kuszczak, O'Shea, Vidic, Ferdinand, Evra, Ronaldo, Carrick, Scholes, Nani (Giggs 79), Saha (Tevez 66), Rooney (Anderson 84).
    Subs Not Used: Heaton, Pique, Simpson, Eagles.

    Goal: Rooney 70.

    Roma: Curci, Cicinho, Mexes, Juan, Tonetto, De Rossi, Aquilani (Pizarro 61), Giuly (Esposito 79), Perrotta, Mancini (Vucinic 74), Totti.
    Subs Not Used: Bertagnoli, Antunes, Barusso, Brighi.

    Booked: Mexes.

    Att: 73,652.

    Ref: Manuel Enrique Mejuto Gonzalez (Spain).

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