United’s 2-0 away triumph over FC Schalke 04 at the Veltins-Arena in Germany was the best Champions League performance in a long time, Sir Alex acclaimed on Tuesday night. The gaffer watched his side struggle to beat Blues goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, before Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney struck past him…
Neuer was on top-form in the 2nd half, in what was an inept display from The Royal Blues in Gelsenkirchen. However, after Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez’ goal was disallowed for offside – United knew the highly-regarded keeper was at least beatable. In the 67th and 69th minute – Giggsy and Rooney bagged a quick double to fire The Red Devils ahead in the Semi-Final 1st Leg tie. All that’s left to do at Old Trafford is avoid more than a 1-0 defeat…
“The concentration issue is important away from home in Europe,” Fergie told reporters. “It is a different tempo at times and requires really good concentration. Credit to the players. They have shown that throughout the campaign. But over the past two or three years we have got a way of playing in Europe away from home. It requires some experience of course. The most important thing is to have confidence in possession of the ball.”
“Overall I was delighted. It was a top performance. We have had some fantastic performances in Europe during my time. Juventus in 1999 obviously will always be high on the list but this certainly ranks as one of the best…” Sir Alex also praised 25-year-old German keeper Neuer, but the boss admitted it was too late to prise him from the grasp of Bayern Munich…
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