Wednesday, February 02, 2005
I watched a full soccer match after ages, and without doubt, it is THE game! And, what a match it was!! It really can't get any bigger than this in terms of league soccer - Arsenal vs. Manchester United. One of the biggest rivalries in club soccer around the world.
After a stupendous run last season - where they remained unbeaten, setting a new EPL record - Arsenal seem to have gone down pretty much, conceding too many goals off late. The first half of the match was an absolute treat to watch. Excellent plays and some rather hot moments between the two teams. The Gunners seemed like they got back in touch with their best game skills and were really good. Watching Dennis Bergkamp make some of the plays he made was really awesome. The second half was a completely different story. Though they did continue making some great plays, Arsenal just couldn't keep Man U back. From a half-time score of 1-2 down, Man U finally fought with a ten-man team (after Silvestre was sent off) to end the game 4-2!! That was a way too big number of goals to concede - 3 goals in one half!! Almunia (Arsenal's goal-keeper) was in no man's land for two of those goals. Arsenal really needs to find someone who can keep the nets well - and soon!! The sad thing was that Henry didn't really get into the game much - yes, there's the great pass he made to Bergkamp for the Gunners' second goal.
Arsenal have ended their 32-match unbeaten record at home in Highbury finally - and the fact that it occurred at the hands of their bitterest rivals is just like rubbing salt over the wounds. Sad Sad Day!
Update: I just realized that Arsenal's Premiership record of 49 unbeaten games was also broken by Man U!! Why, God, Why? Why should it be Man U both times?!
After a stupendous run last season - where they remained unbeaten, setting a new EPL record - Arsenal seem to have gone down pretty much, conceding too many goals off late. The first half of the match was an absolute treat to watch. Excellent plays and some rather hot moments between the two teams. The Gunners seemed like they got back in touch with their best game skills and were really good. Watching Dennis Bergkamp make some of the plays he made was really awesome. The second half was a completely different story. Though they did continue making some great plays, Arsenal just couldn't keep Man U back. From a half-time score of 1-2 down, Man U finally fought with a ten-man team (after Silvestre was sent off) to end the game 4-2!! That was a way too big number of goals to concede - 3 goals in one half!! Almunia (Arsenal's goal-keeper) was in no man's land for two of those goals. Arsenal really needs to find someone who can keep the nets well - and soon!! The sad thing was that Henry didn't really get into the game much - yes, there's the great pass he made to Bergkamp for the Gunners' second goal.
Arsenal have ended their 32-match unbeaten record at home in Highbury finally - and the fact that it occurred at the hands of their bitterest rivals is just like rubbing salt over the wounds. Sad Sad Day!
Update: I just realized that Arsenal's Premiership record of 49 unbeaten games was also broken by Man U!! Why, God, Why? Why should it be Man U both times?!
