CFR Cluj-Napoca vs Manchester United
Match pulse
CLUJAttacking pressure by 5 minutes
| Team | 1H | 2H | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLUJ | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MAN | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Who won: Man United 2-1
Manchester United beat CFR Cluj-Napoca 2-1 on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu. Goals for CFR Cluj: Pantelis Kapetanos (14'). Goals for Man United: Robin van Persie (29', 49').
Play by play
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It was far from a vintage display, but for United the result is the important factor and they go into their double header with Braga now hot, hot favourites to top the group.
- 93'
And there it is, full time and three points to United.
- 93'
Now Rada finds space in the D, he spins to shoot and Wootton makes a fine block making his body big.
- 93'
The corner comes in, Rooney can head away.
- 92'
Brilliant cross from the right, fine header from Rafael Bastos and an even better save from De Gea, pushing the ball around the post to his left.
- 91'
Oooooh! What a chance for Cluj!
- 90'
Three minutes to be added.
- 88'
Corner to Cluj, it comes into the box and United eventually clear but not convincingly.
- 87'
Bjelanovic goes in too physically on De Gea, free-kick.
- 86'
Rafael Bastos takes the free-kick, in a central area 30 yards out, himself and it's awful - chipped to the edge of the area and headed away with ease.
- 84'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> Rafael Bastos goes down in a heap after a strong challenge from Ferdinand and out comes the card.
- 83'
If the score stays as it is Man United will be in control of this group with two wins. Braga and Cluj will have three points each with Galatasaray on zero.
- 81'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Javier Hernandez's evening is over, and on comes Danny Welbeck.
- 80'
Cluj aren't going to score without the ball, but they don't appear desperate to get it back.
- 79'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Matías Aguirregaray is replaced by Viorel Nicoara.
- 78'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Scott Wootton is indeed now brought on for his Champions League debut in place of Jonny Evans.
- 77'
Camora is furious after the ref gives a foul against him on Fletcher.
- 76'
Anderson and Aguirregaray tangle again, almostly wrestling each other to get back on their feet.
- 74'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/images/2012/1002/robinvanpersiescorestwovcluj_275x155.jpg"><br>Robin van Persie scores his second goal against Cluj
- 72'
Van Persie pulls a pass back in the box for Evra who has a great chance before being bundled over - no penalty says the ref.
- 71'
Anderson is knocked down by Aguirregaray, free-kick.
- 70'
United still enjoying the lion's share of the possession.
- 68'
Rooney drags a cross across the six yard box but it's just too far in front of the outstretched leg of Van Persie for his hat-trick.
- 67'
There really is very little happening in this game at the moment.
Leaders
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