Manchester United beat Barcelona

An important victory achieved by Manchester United in pre-season match in the United States. In a game called World Football Challenge, the Red Devils managed to get revenge over Barcelona with a score of 2-1 at the Stadium FedEx Field, Landover, (30 / 7). In this match, Man United is hoping to avenge their defeat over the same opponent in the finals Champions League 2010-11. At that time the Red Devils were forced to surrender with a score of 1-3, as well as failed to lift the Champions League trophy.

Since the beginning of the first half, both clubs are equally attractive game show. Although still not confirmed some of the main players such as Lionel Messi and Xavi Hernandez, Barcelona still able to compensate for Man United who appeared with most of the first teams. Even so, the Red Devils actually capable of winning it first. In the 22nd minute, Nani escaped the offside trap after receiving breakthrough bait from Danny Welbeck. There was only facing one on one with goalkeeper Victor Valdes, Nani without difficulty to score in Barcelona goal.

These goal make Barcelona snapped. However, Josep Guardiola's squad did not hurry to attack. They still control the rhythm of the game by dominating the midfield. Unfortunately, until the break, they failed to create a goal.

In the second half, Barcelona began to dare to appear more pressing. They are increasingly mastering the game with ball-possessions tactics rely on vision of Thiago Alcantara and Andres Iniesta.The result, in the 70th minute Thiago hard kick from outside the penalty box capable of nesting into the top corner goal of Man United who escorted by David De Gea. Score to draw back.

Thiago scored making the game more alive. Man United again came out attacking. While Barcelona actually dared to play young players and replacing some of the first players, including David Villa.

Good luck to the Red Devils. In the 75th minute, substitute player, Michael Owen back to take advantage of lax defense El Barca. Receiving Tom cleverly feedback, Owen escaped the offside trap before scoring second goal for Manchester United. Gol has been warmly welcomed the Manchester United fans in attendance at FedEx Field Stadium. And, until the end of the match, Sir Alex Ferguson's squad that successfully preserve the victory with a score of 2-1, as well as avenge their defeat in the Champions League final last May.



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