Manchester United vs AC Milan Match Commentary

Key Moments and Highlights

Pre-Match and Early Game

• Fans gave a special welcome back to David Beckham.
• Manchester United (MUFC) vs. AC Milan UEFA Champions League match with commentary from Jim Beglin and Clyde Tilsley.
• First leg recap: Milan finished strong, but MUFC held on.
• Initial midfield tension; Thiago Silva active early.

First Half Highlights

• Rooney in great form: 12 goals in his last nine MUFC games.
• Gary Neville's excellent service to Rooney.
• Rooney scores a header for MUFC's first goal; Neville's assist.
• Early Milan attempts: Ronaldinho and Flamini involved but struggling to convert.
• MUFC's defensive efforts: notable blocks by Rio Ferdinand and others.

Second Half Highlights

• Rooney scores again early in the second half: 30 goals for the season.
• Nani's brilliant assist to Rooney for the second goal.
• MUFC's fluid attacking play; strong performances from Nani, Valencia, and Fletcher.
• Park Ji-Sung scores: making it 3-0 for MUFC.
• Final goal by Darren Fletcher: MUFC's dominance is solidified.

Milan's Struggles

• Ronaldinho and forwards ineffective against MUFC's defense.
• Missed opportunities and chances by Milan; notable misses by Borriello and others.
• Defensive lapses from Milan, especially post-second Rooney goal.

MUFC's Tactical and Player Performances

• Rooney's improvement in heading from recent training efforts is evident.
• Defensive solidity: Rio Ferdinand's role in blunting Milan's attacks.
• Neville, Nani's significant contributions in assists and creating chances.
• Van der Sar's clean sheet maintained.

Match Conclusion

• MUFC's 4-0 victory on the night; aggregate score 7-2.
• MUFC advance to the last eight of the Champions League.
• Post-match interactions: Beckham's sportsmanship noted.