Blackburn Upset United - Nearly!

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Blackburn 1 - 1 Manchester United

You would have to say that Brad Friedel nearly won this game single-handedly, with a number of remarkable saves, after Santa Cruz shot Blackburn ahead in the 21st minute. But Friedel was not single handed, as he made saves with practically all parts of his body, to keep his side in front!

In the earlier part of the game Thomas Kuszczak, deputising for Edwin van der Sar, had his work cut out. He had all on, to keep out Jason Roberts shot after 6 minutes. Wayne Rooney responded with a smart cross to Tevez, who failed to put the ball away. They were made to pay, when Santa Cruz slid the ball home, to give Blackburn a deserved lead. Then David Bentley, forced a smart save from Kuszczak, with a powerful shot from about 25 yards out.

Wayne Rooney had a point, when he thought he deserved a penalty, after being brought down by Steven Reid. It was an awkward tackle, but the striker didn't seem to really stumble, until the chance had gone. He still appeared to be seething, when he made an ugly two-footed tackle on Samba, leaving it to referee Rob Styles to make the point, with a yellow card. Ronaldo was denied by the magnificent Friedel just before the interval.

After the break United took the initiative, and launched a non-stop attack, with Ronaldo again going close when he struck an upright. Rooney and Tevez then had good chances, but Friedel's goal was like an impenetrable fortress. Carrick's header seemed to be stopped by Emerson's arm, but no penalty was given. Rooney seemed sure to score, but yet again Friedel saved the day.

By this time the Rover's goal was under almost continuous assault. With only two minutes to go United were rewarded with an equaliser. Nani's corner found Scholes, who was able to divert the ball to Tevez, who redeemed his earlier efforts with an unstoppable header.

It was a game that United would dearly have liked to have won. If they had, the Premiership title was theirs for the taking. It might still be, but Chelsea will be in no mood to concede!


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