Champions League 08/09 Finals - Page 8

On April 08 2009 08:38 zulu_nation8 wrote:
Man I don't know what to say. I think United needs a creative player in the midfield, someone like who Scholes used to be. We really can't keep scrapping goals like this to finish off the season. Porto was very impressive, certainly the best side United has played in the Champion's League this year. Their attackers are all fast and direct. I hope Fergie can pull out something special in the 2nd leg because that was some of the most uncreative and uninspiring offense I've ever witnessed from United.

I don't know if Rafael is hurt or something, but it would seem he should be the obvious starter ahead of O'Shea and Neville especially considering how quick Porto's attackers are. On the second goal, I think Neville should take part of the responsibility for completely losing track of the last defender.

On April 08 2009 10:54 warding wrote:
Actually Porto has lost at home this season. Twice or so...

On April 08 2009 09:38 Klive5ive wrote:

Yeah you're right. Neville was at fault on Sunday as well. Since he came back he's been nothing like on form and I don't understand why he keeps getting played. He basically cost United the win.

I don't think they were poor going forward. With Rooney and Ronaldo(even if he's not on form) in the side, you've always got a chance to score. They inconsistency doesn't help that's for sure, but then they haven't really hit top form upfront all season.

United managed to step it up on Sunday, now it looks like they have to go to Porto and step their game up AGAIN. So far this season they've had this fighting spirit that has pulled them through, if that begins to falter it could all fall apart.

On April 09 2009 01:02 kidd wrote:

I'm interested in watching Barca vs Bayern today. If Bayern can keep up their amazing run in Champions League then this could make for an amazing game. I have a strong feeling that the game will not end in a 0-0 draw.

On April 09 2009 01:02 kidd wrote:
United have a very slim chance of advancing now. A 2-2 draw is really really good for Porto especially being the underdog of the two. I think I read somewhere that no English team has ever won a game away vs Porto either.

Basically, United needs to have its full uninjured lineup back in action, which is all but a fantasy right now. The only thing I can say is that if any team could go to Porto and win a game in a miraculous fashion, United would be the team.

I'm interested in watching Barca vs Bayern today. If Bayern can keep up their amazing run in Champions League then this could make for an amazing game. I have a strong feeling that the game will not end in a 0-0 draw.

On the other hand I'm quite sure that the Chelsea Liverpool game will either result in a draw or the home teams each winning. Chelsea has been doing awesome with Hiddink and Liverpool is also on a great run as of late.

On April 08 2009 17:52 kroko wrote:
Secod goal was not Nevilles fault. He had to choose from two many who to take. Of course he took the 1 closer to goal since he was more dangerous(then the guy on back). The error was made by no1 backing up Evra attacking. Leading to 4 v 3 attack.

First goal was thanks to first Ronaldos horrible pass leading to Evans horrible pass. Evans was horrible overalt imho :D.

On April 08 2009 12:09 zulu_nation8 wrote:
Is hulk better than quaresma and carlos alberto when they were at porto? He seems like a really good attacker, fast, good dribbling, good vision, passing, can play on both wings, etc. I know Christian Rodriguez is already a really good prospect.