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Post by Scott on Jun 11, 2006 21:18:44 GMT
He had a pretty good game. Didnt watch the whole game, but Ronaldo had a header come back off the post, and had a shot from outside the area well saved.
It's strange watching him play for them, because he's very different. He seems to be the one waiting in the box for a cross, rather than being the one providing it.
He isnt half a brat at times though!
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Post by sahahaha on Jun 11, 2006 21:39:58 GMT
He kept switching with Figo (who had a brilliant game) and I don't think he was as usefull upfront, but he only got an hour, wich was harsh. He had a decent game (not the best), would have been rated higher if he'd put that header away, but he still pulled of some effective flicks and touches, the runs didn't come off so much but they will eventually.
Ruud on the other hand had a shite game!
Neville was ok, pretty solid so was Heinze! But not a great start for the utd boys SO FAR!
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Post by Busby Boy on Jun 12, 2006 12:18:26 GMT
Ronaldo was great, it's because he plays as a second striker or a free role for Portugal, at United he is restricted to the left or right flanks.
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Post by Chris on Jun 12, 2006 12:21:01 GMT
Im bit pissed off he got taken off and got a yellow card, my fantasy football is suffering  Cant work out why he was taken off as he was doing pretty well and looked like scoring. |
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Post by onenedkelly on Jun 12, 2006 12:42:46 GMT
Ditto Got man of the match in the Sun too Im bit pissed off he got taken off and got a yellow card, my fantasy football is suffering Cant work out why he was taken off as he was doing pretty well and looked like scoring. |
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Post by Scott on Jun 12, 2006 17:02:06 GMT
From Sky Sports:
"I did not score," said Ronaldo afterwards. "Since, one time, the ball hit the bar and, another, the goalkeeper did very well.
"I did not have any luck.
"Nobody likes to be substituted and I did not like it.
"They are the options of the coach and, most importantly, the team won."
Scolari explained his decision to withdraw Ronaldo in favour of a more pragmatic approach with Costinha.
"Cristiano Ronaldo was taken off because I had to fill the midfield," said the Portugal coach.
"We played with a more open midfield than the one we are accustomed to, and I was interested in filling it to give us more security to the team at a time when the Angola team were starting to cause us problems."
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