Archive for April 15th, 2009

We’re underway in the second half at FC Porto.

The start of the second half saw a downpour of rain.

Manchester Untied and FC Porto have had a few good scoring opportunities but no one has connected with the back of the net.

We have another update from Emirates Stadium at Arsenal. Arsenal is up 3-0. Emmanuel Adebayor and Robin Van Persie found the back of the net. It’s almost over but the shouting for Villarreal.

There have been several close scoring chances for FC Porto but nothing so far.

Rio Ferdinand makes such a difference in the Manchester United defense when he is playing.

We’re in the final minutes of the match. Manchester United is attacking and that is good.

FC Porto has controlled the tempo of the second half.  

FC Porto has had several golden scoring opportunities but they have not found a winner.

It’s almost over.  Three minutes of injury time and that’s it.

We’ll see.

Cristiano Ronaldo just missed scoring another goal.

Tick, tick, tick, the clock is winding down.

Man U is up 1-0.

IT’S OVER MANCHESTER UNITED WINS 1-0 AND 3-2 ON AGGREGATE. IT’S ON TO THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMIFINALS. YES!

This marks the first win for an English side at FC Porto in twelve matches in Champions League play.

Manchester United’s defense was the key to The Red Devils advancing to The Champions League semifinals.

All the Manchester United fans are delirious that Rio Ferdinand returned to his familiar defensive position central defender right.

Rio is the quarterback of The Red Devils defense.

I am happy. I hope you are too.

Arsenal defeated Villarreal 3-0.

The semifinals are set.

Manchester United battles EPL rival Arsenal and Chelsea will take on Barcelona. This will assure that at least one-maybe two English squads will advance to The Champions League final.

We’re underway at FC Porto. Rio Ferdinand is playing for Manchester United. His presence will make a big difference.

Seven minutes into the match and Manchester United drew first blood. Cristiano Ronaldo fired a pinpoint shot from 25 yards out and the ball ripped the twines. FC Porto keeper Helton never had a chance.

Helton played the statute keeper defense. Ronaldo’s shot was a frozen rope into the back of the net.

Man U is up 1-0 and 3-2 on aggregate. Way to go guys. Yes, I want Manchester United to win.

They are looking good so far.

Ferdinand’s presence solidifies The Red Devils defense. They aren’t playing the Oh Lay defense.

Manchester United is dictating the play. Man U is attacking and that is good.

 An update from the Arsenal and Villarreal match at Emirates, Theo Walcott scored for Arsenal to make 1-0. Arsenal is ahead on aggregate 2-1.

There has been a slight shift in momentum. FC Porto has taken control of the match. FC Porto has pinned Manchester United in their end of the pitch.

Manchester United has seized control of the match again. Ryan Giggs has a shot on goal bit the shot hits the keeper Helton square in the chest.

Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney was nipped on his ankle when he made a beautiful run to the top of the box before the defender knocked the ball away. The defender clipped Rooney’s ankle. Rooney is a hurting puppy but he’s still fighting on.

Man U can’t afford to loose Rooney.

It was close call for Man U. FC Porto just missed connecting on header in box that just missed wide right. Whew! Everyone is breathing a sigh of relief.

It’s halftime and Manchester United is up 1-0 and 3-2 on aggregate.

If Manchester United wins at FC Porto, The Red Devils will record a first. FC Porto has not lost a Champions League match to an English side in the ten years.