Monday, 30 May 2011

UEFA Champions League 2011 - Final

           UEFA Champions League is th most renown Football league in Europe. Best teams from all over the Europe participate in this League. This time the final played between Manchester United vs. Barcelona. Both powerful contestants competed a couple of years back in Rome where Barcelona won the cup going beyond all expectations and predictions. Red devils couldn't even score a single goal and Barcelona's clean sheet was annoying for English supporters. This was the time for Manchester United to pay back but Barca was in a different mood.
         Wembley was full of Spanish and English supporters. Match started with the kick off. Early ten minutes where looking difficult for Barca's defenders. Ball was in the continuous possession of Red Devils. Wayne Rooney was looking in a dangerous mood. He attempted a couple of times but in vain. Then Barca's strikers showed their metal. Their continuous attacks were challenge for Man U's keeper Edwin van de Sar. His skills were tested by Barcelona. He was looking accomplished in his mission but he couldn't keep clean sheet. In 27th minute Xavi Played in Pedro and he struck from inside the penalty box. It was a 1-0 lead for Barcelona. After that it was looking like Barcelona will play with this lead to the end but Rooney messed up their plan by scoring a goal. It was an offside by Ryan Giggs but Equalizer was scored. Messi tried to convert Villa's pass into goal but he didn't succeed. 1st half ended with total 26 attempts with only 4 from Manchester United. Barcelona had 68 % possession in that half.
        2nd half started with a great pressure on Manchester United. Barcelona was in an aggressive mood. They started their half with a great possession. Test of van de Sar was not yet ended. Dani Alves treid in 52nd minute but luck was not with him. In 54th Minute Messi, the hero of Barcelona, scored a goal to give lead to their team. Then there was no chance for Manchester United. Frustration and clouds of disappointment  stated to fear them. They started to commit fouls. Then finally David Villa scored a goal in 69th minute. This is what for which he is paid 40 million Euro. In 85th minute Nani tried to reduce the lead but his shot just went wide. Final whistle blew and Barcelona became 3rd time champion in 6 years and twice in last three years.
       Barcelona played quality football showing how to play football. It is all because of their manager and top players in the team. Congratulations Barca!

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