United started the match against Blackburn strongly. As expected, Wayne Rooney made the starting lineup and Fergie's choice proved to be incisively spot on when Rooney scored his 4th goal in 4 games in between his injury. A lovely pass from Nani from the right flank was the key factor for Rooney's goal on the 23rd minute.
After 22 hours of not conceding a single goal, United had to accept the fact that an opposition goal was coming sooner or later. In this case, it was in this game (32nd minute) when Santa Cruz scored a beautiful right footer towards a pretty much open goal mouth after Kuszczak and Rio Ferdinand could not stop the big Striker from producing Blackburn's leveller.
The English champions could have gone 2-1 up on the 44th minute after a corner from Nani arrives on Evans' head and it went into Blackburn's goal mouth however, the referee disallowed that goal blowing the whistle for a foul against the United young defender instead. Replay suggested the goal was legitimate. Oh well.
A fierce free kick goal from Cristiano Ronaldo gave United a massive boost 60 minutes in. A foul by Andrews on Evra right on the left side of the penalty box gave the Portuguese the opportunity to take United 1 goal ahead and that he did. Ronaldo exhibited the skill which made him adored by United fans all over the world.
Manchester United really have the superiority in possession and shots on goal on each and every games they played this season. With a superb team like this and a perfect team understanding, it wouldn't be surprising if Man Utd wins 4 trophies this season.
Final Score
Manchester United (2) v Blackburn Rovers (1)
Goals Video Highlights for United
Rooney 23"
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