I really feel for you and yes it was the beautiful game Musu in all it's glory.
For us we played a game that Rael just couldn't live with, the first 30mins was something to live in the memory for a long time,we were awesome (as Stevie G said).
My moment of the match was Nando doing the pass and turn (to himself) and only the most incredible save by Cassilas stopped the goal. Maschas long shot tipped over via the crossbar. Another chance that stevie had to stretch for made the keeper work again. and other saves in between.
Then in between or just after that little lot a long ball by Pepe which Rael let bounce with one Madrid defender and Nando and Babel or Kuyt chasing it and before you knew what the defender slipped and The ball was passed to Nando 1 - 0, not long after a ball that Arbeloa (I think) pushed on with his chest and the ball was going pased Heinze who looked like he stopped it with the top of his arm, and what I thought was a pen and was given as a pen, was put away by none other than Stevie G. Looking in slow motion showed it wasn't a pen but who cares they all count and we have had worse given against us now and then.
The second half went like the first, attack with pace, a great cross by Babel after 5 mins or so and the best goal of the night was scored with the side of Stevie G's boot, after that it was a case of seeing out the game and near the end Dosena came on and got in on the act. We had lots of other chances near the end with one incredible save by their keeper. The second half was more a case of what we have we keep and you will not pass....
A mention for Ryan Babel who had a really good game and now I would like to see him take this performance on and give us more of what he can do. Also to Jay Spearing who came on and did well without being overawed. The future looks bright.
Only now and then do you see what Rafa wants of the players and last night they delivered in full, and every one of them deserves a big thanks for making it a night to remember.
I cant do the match justice Musu but I hope this helps in some small way. I hope you get to see the game soon it's well worth watching.....
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