Manchester United... Europe's best ??

Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium : Champions League Final [21st May]

After the opening ceremony was over, both teams walked out lead by England's heartbeat in defense, John Terry of Chelsea and Rio Ferdinand of Man Utd. with their respective teams. The game began with high tempo and it wasn't long before Man Utd. took the lead through, pretty-boy Ronaldo (who now has 42 goals, making him Man Utd.’s most prolific winger or midfielder surpassing George Best’ record), who made Essien look like a fool. If you give anyone a free-header at the back post, guarantee yourself some pleasant words from the keeper. Ten minutes later, Man Utd. could have wrapped up the game with Tevez’ header saved by Cech, who dressed like a Guantanamo inmate cleaned up the mess, resulting rebound hit right back at Cech by Carrick, when he had all the time to place it in the bottom corner. Chelsea though, had their say and deservedly equalized through Lampard after some deflections.

Second half was pretty quiet and perhaps the only highlight was when Giggs was brought in, surpassing Sir Bobby Charlton’s record of most appearances by a Man Utd. player. Also, Drogba hit the post with a curling right footer and soon after was full time. Extra time began, with Lampard hitting the post in the first half and Giggs on the other end could not bury the ball in the net, only for John Terry to save off the line. Extra time second half had scenes of an ugly confrontation between both teams initiated by Tevez which later escalated and followed by Drogba slapping Vidic. The ‘Top Drogg’ was shown red disgracing himself yet again. Some advice for Didier, if you really want to be shown a red card in a final, do it the Zidane way and go for the knock-out. Penalties were inevitable, mostly everyone scored but the misses were the key. Ronaldo’s penalty was saved by Guantanamo inmate 001 expertly. John Terry was the next who missed, slipping on the wet turf and his shot hit the post and out it went. Man Utd. had the advantage and lost it but gained it back again. Anelka stepped up, he needed to score to give Chelsea any chance, and Van Der Sar was out to deny him and successfully completed his business.

So, Man Utd. were crowned champions of Europe. The press were already sniffing, and looking for a scapegoat. They blame John Terry who could have won the Champ’s League for Chelsea if he was to score. If there is anyone to blame, it’s Drogba who didn’t respect his team enough to have carried out those actions. Blame John Terry, who on the last day of the English league suffered a dislocated elbow but had no desire to sit this one out. If anything, John Terry should be shown the most respect because after the game was over he was the only one who actually showed the most sorrow. Blame Mr. Grant for substituting Makélélé who had an excellent game, or for having sent JT rather than Carvalho who has done this before at international level. Reports say Avram Grant threw his medal into the crowd, mimicking Jose Mourinho. Mr. Grant, don’t try to be someone you will never become. As for John Terry, you have my utmost respect.



Hypothesis Test:

Step 1 ~~ Ho : Man Utd. are not Europe’s best... &... Ha : Man Utd. are Europe’s best

Step 2 ~~ Alpha = 0.05

Step 3 ~~ P-Value = 0.0499

Step 4 ~~ Reject Ho if P-Value <= Alpha

Step 5 ~~ Reject Ho because P-Value is less than Alpha, there is just about sufficient evidence to say Man Utd. are Europe’s best.

Good job Sir Alex Ferguson and continue the football Giggsy…

Picture Source : Sky Sports & UEFA