Manchester United vs VfL Wolfsburg
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Who won: Man United 2-1
Manchester United beat VfL Wolfsburg 2-1 on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at Old Trafford. Goals for Man United: Ryan Giggs (59') and Michael Carrick (78'). Goals for Wolfsburg: Edin Dzeko (55').
Play by play
- 92'
That's it, all over at Old Trafford, and United win thanks to Michael Carrick's second half strike. They weren't at their best by any means but they got away with it.
- 91'
Evra does well at the back post to ensure Dzeko can't connect with a Ziani cross.
- 90'
Two minutes added...
- 89'
Martins twists and turns on the edge of the box but Ferdinand hacks clear.
- 88'
What a waste, Wolfsburg stand it up at the far post and though Schafer wins the header United pick it up and bring it away. Fletcher's ball can't find Berbatov though.
- 87'
Vidic scythes down Dzeko 30 yards out. Free kick. He's lucky not to get another yellow there.
- 86'
Rooney lofts a beautiful ball for Berbatov, who nods into Anderson's path but his touch is heavy and Benaglio is out to claim.
- 85'
Josue should have done better with that chance. He got to the edge of the box but dragged his shot wide of the post.
- 84'
Schafer whacks a volley well over the bar.
- 83'
Let's see what Oba can do. He scored last time he was here, when Newcastle drew 1-1 at the start of last season.
- 81'
Changes: Fletcher on for Valencia and Martins comes on for Grafite.
- 80'
Grafite nutmegs Ferdinand and tries to get round him but the defender blocks his path. Inexplicably, United get the free kick!
- 79'
That was a tidy finish because Giggs was quite close to Carrick when he laid the ball off.
- 78'
Intricate work inside the area as Berbatov held fire then slid in Giggs, he touched off to Carrick who side foots into the far corner from 17 yards out.
- 78'
GOAL! Carrick!
- 77'
Just as I say that Berba slides in Giggs and though Rooney dives at his cross he can't connect.
- 76'
Ziani pulls down Evra. The game is drifting a little at present..
- 74'
Get in. Marlon Harewood brings Newcastle level.
- 73'
Embarrassment for Rooney as he falls over the ball.
- 72'
Wolfsburg change: Hasebe comes off and Ziani comes on.
- 71'
Good delivery from Valencia after a sublime pass from Carrick but Schafer gets up to nod clear.
- 69'
Its all coming through Rooney and Giggs fior United. Berbatov has disappeared somewhat.
- 68'
Rooney does well to hold of Josue but his shot is partially blocked by Madlung and Benaglio catches comfortably.
- 67'
Giggs gets carried away and has a crack from 35 yards. A poor effort by his standards.
- 65'
Ronaldo has scored twice for Madrid against Marseille by the way. They lead 3-0.
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