Despite of the defeat, Neuer was fantastic
First half .. Sir Alex squad almost got frustrated because of this man. few great saves were: flew to save the volley ball shot from Rooney, Park Ji Sung hard shot from penalty area, 1 to 1 against Javier Hernandez used the assist from Park, header from Giggsy at the very close distance, a hard shot from a very short distance from Hernandez, and 1 to 1 save against Giggsy before the 1st half end. Schalke needs to be grateful because they have Neuer as a man between the stick
I blame the defeat to the poor defense for the likes of Metzelder, Sarpei and co. Specially Metzelder.. this man was absolutely lack of pace and often lost the ball from opponent, and a problem with discipline from guarding his area just completed the whole of his nightmare. *sigh* I remember the day he was looked so promising when he played at Dortmund. I dont know if that was the injury or because of he was played with Madrid that turned his ability
As for the United side, my attention was full to Giggs. I think this man was giving all the best and want to remembering, counting the days he hang the boots and write all of those things with a golden ink. Giggs was superb.
Another great performances also appeared by Park Ji Sung and Michael Carrick. Park's movement with or without the ball looked dangered Schalke. Carrick was great with his passes and the ability for controlling the mid area.
I think United is already step a foot to the final (not trying to jinx it because I really dream about Barca vs United because it will be Experince vs Perfect Team). All they have to do just calm and think the game isnt over yet until the last whistle blow in Old Trafford. While me... keep my fingers crossed for Pep's side to handle the big bus that will be parked (...again) by Jose's side :rolleye: so God let me watch the dream final ...
