Manutd.com report: Man Utd 0 - 0 Everton (Everton win 4-2 on penalties after extra-time)
Foster
Rafael - Ferdinand (c) - Vidic - Fabio (Evra 64')
Park (Scholes 68') - Gibson - Anderson - Welbeck
Macheda (Berbatov ET 1') - Tevez
Man Utd's bid of winning the unprecedented quintuple were halted by Everton in the shoot-out after a goalless draw in both regulation and normal time.
Many eyebrows were raised at the team selection. But really, it did not have any weakened effect on the style of football Man Utd usually plays and the link-up play between Macheda and Welbeck caught the eye at the expense of not bringing the surely unhappy Tevez into play. As a result, Man Utd were always looking the better team despite Everton fielding a near-full strength team missing the injured Arteta.
There were not much in the way of clear-cut chances though Man Utd had a look-in at goal more often than Everton had especially in the 1st half. Everton, relying on the tall Fellaini, were adopting a more direct approach and Steven Pienaar on the left flank is always a danger man as is Tim Cahill down the middle for Everton.
Everton may have a solid organisation, all credits given to Moyes for making them a tough unit, but they lacked the flair and vision that Arteta would have provide as the players all around are simple passers of the ball.
Man Utd, on the other hand, were always playing good possession football and often found themselves behind Everton's defence and midfield deep in their own half, with Macheda and Welbeck showing glimpses of a future striker partnership in the next season.
For all the half-chances though and a strong penalty appeal in the 67th minute after Jagielka had seemingly clumsily upended Welbeck, who had done well to change the path of the ball, but Man Utd's appeal was denied by Mike Riley the referee.
In extra-time, Everton came on more stronger as Man Utd started to tire with leg cramps to Welbeck and Gibson. Foster had a moment of panic in goal when his attempted long punt struck Vaughan in his own penalty box but Everton did not take advantage of the foul soon after.
In the shoot-out, when Cahill had blasted his shot over, Man Utd had the advantage but a poor Berbatov penalty kick allowed Everton to take the lead through a well-taken practiced kick by Baines. Ferdinand could only saw his shot saved by ex-Man Utd GK Tim Howard and another ex-Red now Everton skipper Neville converted to make it 2-0. Vidic draw a goal back to make it 2-1 but Vaughan regained the upper hand for Everton though Foster got his fingers to his shot. Anderson scored his goal as well to make it 2-3 but Jagielka scored the decisive kick to win the shoot-out 4-2 even if Man Utd had a spare penalty kick left.
Everton are now in the final to face Chelsea. For Man Utd, many criticized Sir Alex's selection but they probably did not watch the game that well. Man Utd, even with the 2nd (or even 3rd actually) string team, were actually good value for money and the unpredictability factor was probably why Sir Alex chose his team that way even if it was a major cup semi-final. I wonder if one would have been lavishly praising him if Man Utd had won.
Ratings:
Foster (7): Actually had a good game and almost saved Vaughan's kick in the shoot-out which could have been a pivotal moment.
Rafael (7): Was caught out defensively as Baines and later Pienaar got behind him, and earned a yellow card for that earlier foul on Baines but the young Brazilian did not let the caution affect his playing style for the rest of the match.
Fabio (7): Rafael's twin made only his 2nd start and saw his game cut short yet again with injury to be replaced by Evra.
Ferdinand (7): Was skippering the side with good and commanding authority.
Vidic (8): The man of the match won most of the aerial challenges, especially against Everton's Fellaini.
Park (6): His side of the flank was more quieter than Welbeck's left flank. Failed to get any sort of understanding with Tevez the way Welbeck did with Macheda. Was still a hard-working player.
Welbeck (7): Lively appearance and had chances at goal as well. Could have won his side a penalty but the referee rejected his appeal.
Gibson (7): Had a fantastic shot saved superbly by Howard, simple performance from a simple player.
Anderson (7): Enjoyed his time in central midfield and was a link-man between defence and attack.
Macheda (7): Made a real impression with his energy and ability to find spaces. A true striker groomed to be Man Utd's next big thing. He already has the ability, now he only needs the games.
Tevez (6): Must have been a little disappointed to head a less than illustrious strikeforce given his world-class calibre. Was more subdued in the 2nd half after a bright 1st half.
Subs:
Evra (7): The regular left-back got into the pace of the game quickly and was a useful option with plenty of overlapping runs.
Scholes (7): One such pass typified his game in extra-time but Welbeck's run was offside. Was a positive introduction.
Berbatov (6): Brought on in extra-time for Macheda but hardly got a shot at goal. Poor kick in the shoot-out which could have handed the initiative to Man Utd when Cahill had missed. Not to be blamed.
akim
Rafael - Ferdinand (c) - Vidic - Fabio (Evra 64')
Park (Scholes 68') - Gibson - Anderson - Welbeck
Macheda (Berbatov ET 1') - Tevez
Man Utd's bid of winning the unprecedented quintuple were halted by Everton in the shoot-out after a goalless draw in both regulation and normal time.
Many eyebrows were raised at the team selection. But really, it did not have any weakened effect on the style of football Man Utd usually plays and the link-up play between Macheda and Welbeck caught the eye at the expense of not bringing the surely unhappy Tevez into play. As a result, Man Utd were always looking the better team despite Everton fielding a near-full strength team missing the injured Arteta.
There were not much in the way of clear-cut chances though Man Utd had a look-in at goal more often than Everton had especially in the 1st half. Everton, relying on the tall Fellaini, were adopting a more direct approach and Steven Pienaar on the left flank is always a danger man as is Tim Cahill down the middle for Everton.
Everton may have a solid organisation, all credits given to Moyes for making them a tough unit, but they lacked the flair and vision that Arteta would have provide as the players all around are simple passers of the ball.
Man Utd, on the other hand, were always playing good possession football and often found themselves behind Everton's defence and midfield deep in their own half, with Macheda and Welbeck showing glimpses of a future striker partnership in the next season.
For all the half-chances though and a strong penalty appeal in the 67th minute after Jagielka had seemingly clumsily upended Welbeck, who had done well to change the path of the ball, but Man Utd's appeal was denied by Mike Riley the referee.
In extra-time, Everton came on more stronger as Man Utd started to tire with leg cramps to Welbeck and Gibson. Foster had a moment of panic in goal when his attempted long punt struck Vaughan in his own penalty box but Everton did not take advantage of the foul soon after.
In the shoot-out, when Cahill had blasted his shot over, Man Utd had the advantage but a poor Berbatov penalty kick allowed Everton to take the lead through a well-taken practiced kick by Baines. Ferdinand could only saw his shot saved by ex-Man Utd GK Tim Howard and another ex-Red now Everton skipper Neville converted to make it 2-0. Vidic draw a goal back to make it 2-1 but Vaughan regained the upper hand for Everton though Foster got his fingers to his shot. Anderson scored his goal as well to make it 2-3 but Jagielka scored the decisive kick to win the shoot-out 4-2 even if Man Utd had a spare penalty kick left.
Everton are now in the final to face Chelsea. For Man Utd, many criticized Sir Alex's selection but they probably did not watch the game that well. Man Utd, even with the 2nd (or even 3rd actually) string team, were actually good value for money and the unpredictability factor was probably why Sir Alex chose his team that way even if it was a major cup semi-final. I wonder if one would have been lavishly praising him if Man Utd had won.
Ratings:
Foster (7): Actually had a good game and almost saved Vaughan's kick in the shoot-out which could have been a pivotal moment.
Rafael (7): Was caught out defensively as Baines and later Pienaar got behind him, and earned a yellow card for that earlier foul on Baines but the young Brazilian did not let the caution affect his playing style for the rest of the match.
Fabio (7): Rafael's twin made only his 2nd start and saw his game cut short yet again with injury to be replaced by Evra.
Ferdinand (7): Was skippering the side with good and commanding authority.
Vidic (8): The man of the match won most of the aerial challenges, especially against Everton's Fellaini.
Park (6): His side of the flank was more quieter than Welbeck's left flank. Failed to get any sort of understanding with Tevez the way Welbeck did with Macheda. Was still a hard-working player.
Welbeck (7): Lively appearance and had chances at goal as well. Could have won his side a penalty but the referee rejected his appeal.
Gibson (7): Had a fantastic shot saved superbly by Howard, simple performance from a simple player.
Anderson (7): Enjoyed his time in central midfield and was a link-man between defence and attack.
Macheda (7): Made a real impression with his energy and ability to find spaces. A true striker groomed to be Man Utd's next big thing. He already has the ability, now he only needs the games.
Tevez (6): Must have been a little disappointed to head a less than illustrious strikeforce given his world-class calibre. Was more subdued in the 2nd half after a bright 1st half.
Subs:
Evra (7): The regular left-back got into the pace of the game quickly and was a useful option with plenty of overlapping runs.
Scholes (7): One such pass typified his game in extra-time but Welbeck's run was offside. Was a positive introduction.
Berbatov (6): Brought on in extra-time for Macheda but hardly got a shot at goal. Poor kick in the shoot-out which could have handed the initiative to Man Utd when Cahill had missed. Not to be blamed.
akim
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