LDU Quito VS Manchester United 21st Dec 2008 Club World Cup Final

1st Half
United started out convincingly with their typical sleek passing. The most notable chance was by Tevez who almost sent United leading 1 goal up thanks to some skillful moves by C.Ronaldo. Rooney had the same chance minutes later when a marvellous through ball in the air met by the No.10 but he spoiled the opportunity by overhitting his lob towards goal. Park had a magnificient shot in the 34th minute after some sleek 1-2-3 passing by Rooney and Tevez. Cevallos (LDU's Gk) however made a great save. Tevez then again had another go at Cevallos on the 40th minute, but again it was straight at the goalie. Nil all at the half.

2nd Half
49th minute - Vida sent off. A silly move by the big Serbian. After making a tackle, Vidic reacted by elbowing LDU's forward. The gaffer brought on J. Evans for Tevez who despite having a good night, had to be sacrificed. C.Ronaldo had a marvellous effort stopped just outside the LDU's penalty box 9 minutes in the second half. At the other end, Manso's long range effort was parried away by VDS after United had a penalty rejected when JS Park was brought down in the LDU's box.
GOAL!!!!!! 73rd minte - First blood from the Red Devils. United persevere with some slow but accurate build up, with the end product coming from Rooney after Ballon D'Or winner Ronaldo provides the assist. A right foot shot from the left side of LDU's box directed at the bottom right corner of the post was enough to see the night's first goal (and probably the only goal for the night).
It was clear to see that Fergie was satisfied with the 1 goal lead and wanted to employ further defense by bringing in G.Neville and D.Fletcher, who comes in for Rafael and Ando respectively.
Nerves within the United players grew especially when the Argentine Manso lets fly another long range effort only to be denied by VDS. United kept their composure and it finally paid off with the match ending in United's favour.
Final Score
LDU Quito 0 - Manchester United 1


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