Manchester City 2-3 Manchester United | United Resist City Comeback | FA Cup Third Round 2011/12
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- Опубліковано 7 січ 2012
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Man City v Man Utd FA Cup
Manchester United survived a stirring fightback from Manchester City to win a thrilling FA Cup third-round derby at the Etihad Stadium.
The drama started before kick-off when United announced Paul Scholes was coming out of retirement to play until the end of the season and was named on the bench.
And it did not let up for a pulsating 90 minutes which threatened a United rout as they established a three-goal lead by half-time, but ended with Sir Alex Ferguson's side hanging on as City tried to complete the most unlikely comeback.
City were also fuelled by a burning sense of injustice after losing influential defender and captain Vincent Kompany to a contentious early red card from referee Chris Foy after a two-footed challenge on Nani.
United were already ahead courtesy of Wayne Rooney's header - and with City suffering a numerical disadvantage the visitors punished their neighbours in a style that, at one point, threatened complete revenge for their 6-1 thrashing at Old Trafford in October.
Danny Welbeck added a second before Rooney was on target again from a rebound after his penalty was saved by City's stand-in goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon, who was in for the rested Joe Hart.
Roberto Mancini's side refused to capitulate in adversity, mounting a response that ultimately failed to rescue the game but did great credit to their resilience and determination.
Aleksandar Kolarov's free-kick reduced the deficit and, when Sergio Aguero took advantage of Anders Lindegaard's handling error with 25 minutes left, City had real hopes of forcing a replay.
United held on, but boss Ferguson was clearly unhappy with the carelessness demonstrated by his team that threatened to allow a comfortable situation and a place in the fourth round slip from their grasp.
Scholes was introduced just before the hour but, understandably, looked very short of match sharpness. He spread some trademark passes and had a low shot saved, but the 37-year-old also tired rapidly and gave the ball away for City's second goal.
When the rumoured return of Scholes became a reality he was afforded a rapturous reception from United's supporters as he came out to warm up.
And, after the visitors survived early pressure from City, their fans were celebrating again when Rooney soared to meet Antonio Valencia's cross and direct a fine header beyond Pantilimon via the underside of the bar.
Matters were made considerably worse for City two minutes later when Kompany was sent off for his challenge on Nani, which referee Foy deemed worthy of a red card despite the Belgian appearing to get the ball.
This twin setback left City unsettled and United took advantage to add two further goals and assume total control by the interval.
The game looked to have been pushed beyond City's reach when Rooney got his second when referee Foy correctly pointed to the spot following Kolarov's late tackle on Welbeck.
Rooney's spot-kick was saved by Pantilimon but rebounded kindly to allow the former Everton man to head home and leave City's players and supporters stunned.
And yet Mancini's men gathered themselves during the break to mount a stirring recovery.
Mancini made a double change, taking off David Silva and Adam Johnson for Stefan Savic and Pablo Zabaleta.
City were back in the game within three minutes of the restart as Kolarov sent a fine free-kick into the corner from 20 yards to offer hope of an unlikely comeback.
This was the signal for Ferguson to reintroduce Scholes in place of Nani - but he was to quickly play an undistinguished part as City further cut the arrears.
The veteran lost possession and when Lindegaard failed to hold Aguero's shot, the Argentine followed up to score with ease.
The momentum was with City and as the game entered its closing stages another ex-England player hit the comeback trail once more as Owen Hargreaves replaced the disappointing Nasri.
City had a penalty appeal turned down when Phil Jones handled, but United should also have been awarded a second spot-kick earlier when Kolarov fouled Valencia.
There was still time for Kolarov to sting Lindegaard's palms with a free-kick in the dying seconds, but the parried effort was cleared by some frantic United defending.
The final whistle brought a standing ovation from both sets of supporters - United's for the victory and a measure of revenge and City's for a show of strength from their side.
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What a great save Lindegaard made from Aguero. His finest moment at United?
Best Moment was when the City fans cheered the penalty save then utter silence when Rooney got the rebound LOL
If you ever played the game, you remember that two footed tackle were legal, but after many leg brakes & career ends, the rule was rightfully installed.
rooneys second goal was beast
I'm so glad we've got a player like him on our side, the sort of player who can turn a game just like that and make life difficult for the other side. Well done Chris.
Ohhh... I miss this kind of times....
This match helped make it clear who our #1 goalkeeper was...
Ahhhhh..... the old days......
As a United Fan I was proper shitting myself in that second half, fair do's to City for keeping it competitive despite a dodgy red card.
Back when Rooney was a footballer
we chose van persie and falcao over welbeck fuck sake
I'm a united fan, It was a strict red card and there was a penalty there with jones but who cares ;p
"Why always me?" in Rooney version.
1:55
Brilliant save. Lindegaard!
been looking for these highlights all weekend !!
absolutely fantastic...man city played very well..a match that cud hav gone either way goes the right way.. GLORY GLORY MANCHESTER UNITED...
3:14 i love to watch the man city fans at this point.
What a game. Leaves a lot to be decided in their last match up in the EPL
THIS IS TRUE MANCHESTER!!!
look at the city fans when the goalkeeper saved the penalty :P loool
City just csnnot cope with rooney
P Diddy it's football not soccer
I wish the premier league had an official youtube account to upload highlights. It's kinda ridiculous that it doesn't really.
wish I could of seen the game live. congrats Manchester united , you guys deserved it.
Great game, both sides played well, would like to see a Manchester derby were both teams have 11 men though!!
Cant go in two footed off the ground no matter what...its a red.
Lindegaard is a really great keeper!
Nice save by Lindegaard.
that should not have been a red card, he got the ball and barely touched nani, even nani knew it was a clean tackle because he didnt even fall, he just corrected himself and ran after the ball. Terrible ref! Man city and barca FTW!!!
Theres a little bit of Schmeicel in Lindegaard.
I actually think Kolarov's tackle against Welbeck deserved a red, not Kompany's tackle on Nani
Terrific Stop Lindegaard... so proud to hear that!! Go Denmark!
the blue moon fell yesterday ha ha!!!!
dat guy welbz
that wasnt a red card
Not a red card by any means, great comeback, Pantillimon should play every game, we'll be back to this if the summer signings come off...£200 million to spend, hope we get Luke Shaw, southampton Have a wicked defence, lets make it Had!!
Lindegaard...wow!
What a save from Lindegaard (1:55)
great result, now lets kick on form here!!!
Rio Ferdinand better watch out for the Mkat tests
What with the hate? the red was because of a terrible two footed tackle if not avoided would of completely destroyed Nani and the hand ball wasn't on purpose and you can see pounced of his foot, then chest and finally arm and for the corner.
0:14 LAG
I say such a ref should seriously think to another job. He changed what would have been a superb football match. And... lucky 3-0. And good save on 3-2... he deserve a goolie place in the next best man u 11
Best moment was when stoke got through
revenge is a dish best served cold in manchester
man utd played well in first half!but city kept faith and could win in the second half,on the contrary,both team played well
@thefacup My favourite ws th e KOMPANY'S sent-off , it changed the pace of the game MAN CITY played great after that... It's unfortunate that they lost !
apparently this referee always makes mistakes when he is judging united, and it always is in their favour so we can argue all we want but if he would have given a yellow nobody would be saying it deserves a red
Scholes is a legend but he screwed it up!
I say such a ref should seriously think to another job. He changed what would have been a superb football match. And... lucky 3-0
@thefacup
The part where Chris Foy was wearing a red shirt. ;)
GLory Man United!!!!!
Where was the bit where United was denied a CLEAR penalty...?
this aint no revenge just know united got so lucky and kompany really didnt deserve that red card and even tho it was 11 vs 10 men man u couldnt manage to score a 4th or a 5th goal BTW im not a city or a united fan
why do the man united keepers keeping making errors, the high pressure?
MU can expect power return , i believe !
what a game ;) sweet revenge for us ;)
I don't get the red card lol
good game!!!!
Will Scholes be back in FIFA 12?
2 feet off the ground tackle = red card full stop good tackle or not full stop.
Man City players and manager are becoming sore losers every time they loss a match they have all these excuses vs chelsea poor ref. vs. sunderland offside Vs. Man U poor ref. vs. liverpool por ref. in none of those game they were the better team and they have won games when they weren't the better team like Qpr liverpool etc.
how come they wanted a penalty against Jones and when theref give it for Liverpool they say its never a penalty you can't want your cake and eat too city man up.
2nd half scoreline: 10-Man City 2 - 0 11-Man Utd
Does this commentator want to use the word 'terrific' a few more times?
@shadinwidmalady Whats makes you say that? They only had 2 open play chances with Aguero and well that's about it for the match and one was from a sloppy mistake?
rooney is good performance this big match
Why always rooney?
Players avoid a foul, play resumes....
Miss Scholes Shoot..
city did well for 10 men
why dosent the ref just wear a red shirt and im not a city or united fan
great win
MUFC . A Club that markets a tragedy
buenisima....manchester united...:)
Man city did have any of there good player on and Man united had there best team on and still can only win by 1 goal MANCHESTER CITY 4 LIFE
lucky the red card was not a red and there was a hand ball in the box
WTF MAN UTD PAYED THE REF
That could definitely be a red card. Two-footed slide, spikes up on both.
welbeck>chicharito
Rooney has hair now?
@tag1989 or we have class and United gets too cocky and almost blows it a man up
3:37.... Rooneys smile :D
HAHAHAHA LOOK AT THE CITY FANS AT 5:15 THEN AGAIN WHEN ROONEY SCORES
@ChibTheFifaPlayer
as was Jones.
What a pointless red -.-
same old ManU, diving, handballing
@rustyy and both are still better than liverpool anyway
jones handball
@thefacup obviously scholsey
@tag1989 More like because they didn't know how to handle City in the 2nd half...
it shoulvs been 4-2 antonio valencia deserved a penalty
when mancity were down to 10 men they lost 3 2 when man u were down to 10 men they lost 6 - 1 shows how good city are and crap united are
@SuspDave first half score line man city 0-3 man united.
city only scored there goals because of our sloppy performance. manu need to wake up.
@heli82
as did City.
all the way : kolarov !
T.Henry could back home.
I wish SAF could let our Becky back Devil's nest too !!
Revenge is sweet.....well done red devils!!!!!!
glory glory man utd. manchester is only one utd of course
Next round anyways United are going out to Reds.