Manchester United vs AS Roma
Match pulse
MANAttacking pressure by 5 minutes
Who won: Man United 1-0
Manchester United beat AS Roma 1-0 on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at Old Trafford. Goals for Man United: Wayne Rooney (70').
Play by play
- 93'
Manchester United are quickly becoming 1-0 specialists and this latest result is thanks to Rooney's first goal of the season. It was by no means a classic or as compelling as last year's encounter, but important for the hosts nonetheless.
- 93'
FULL-TIME: MANCHESTER UNITED 1-0 ROMA
- 92'
All smiles on the United bench as Fergie senses another victory over the Italian giants.
- 91'
Anderson eats up some precious seconds after being fouled by Mexes. It's in the Roma half and out of harms way.
- 90'
The referee's assistant signals three added minutes as Roma come forward searching for an equaliser.
- 89'
Ronaldo's injury is more serious than first thought and he'll take no further part. United will finish the game with 10 men.
- 88'
What a finale that would have been. United were again caught out and Roma should have punished the hosts.
- 87'
Best chance of the match falls to substitute Esposito. Totti's deft back heel finds the midfielder unmarked and with plenty of time and space all he can do is drive wide. It whistles past the post when it should have flew into the net.
- 86'
Ronaldo clocks an elbow in the face. It was unintentional and there's no complaints from United. It will mean he'll need some treatment for a few seconds.
- 85'
United have got Roma where they want them - in their own half - and have the players to kill off the game. Not long remaining for Roma to steal an unlikely leveller.
- 84'
Here comes the change. The potential match-winner makes way for Brazilian Anderson.
- 83'
Anderson is stripped and ready to come on. Looks like Rooney could make way.
- 82'
Incredible chance for Roma as Man Utd are completely undone. Perotta, Totti and de Rossi all have half chances to poke home but United survive as Carrick clears at the last.
- 81'
Roma have been forced to come forward after conceding and they're enjoying more possession since the goal.
- 80'
Change also for Roma as Giuly makes way for Mauro Esposito.
- 79'
Nani has worked hard throughout the game and has caused his marker a few problems down the left but is brought off for Ryan Giggs.
- 78'
Manchester United have looked far more assured since the goal and Scholes cracks a drive wide from 25 yards.
- 77'
A goal to tell you about in Arsenal's game in Bucharest. Robin van Persie has put the visitors one up.
- 76'
Goal scramble at the other end is superbly dealt with by Evra. He spotted the danger and nipped in ahead of Totti to clear.
- 74'
Tevez cracks one from just outside the area. He gets plenty of power and swerve on it but he can't find the target - it sails over.
- 73'
A change for the visitors sees Vucinic come on for Mancini.
- 72'
That's livened things up. Rooney's had a couple of decent chances without being a constant threat but he's well and truly left his mark on this match now.
- 70'
It's his first goal of the season and it's a marvellous finish from WAYNE ROONEY. He took it early on the turn and shot across goal and in off the post - stunning.
- 70'
GOAL: MANCHESTER UNITED 1-0 ROMA
- 69'
Outrageous back-heel sees Ronaldo find the back of the net. It won't count though as the winger is offside and the flag is raised.
Leaders
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