Manchester United and Chelsea battled to a 0-0 draw today, the first home match under David Moyes. The flow of possession was held by United who seemed to sizzle behind the play of a reenergized Wayne Rooney, the international transfer man of mystery.
Breakdown
Chelsea's approach from the kickoff, a formation with no true out and out striker, was a gamble which did not pay off. United seemed to dictate the majority of good chances. Controlling 55% of possession, The Reds were denied a possible handball in the box off a shot which Frank Lampard blocked. As for the rest of the chances, Rooney had two strikes on net which Cech handled cooly. Danny Welbeck was gifted a chance early in the first half but sent his curling effort high and wide.
The play of Rio and Vidic was as expected: solid. The speedy young guns of Chelsea were unable to crack the veteran center backs even with the second half substitution of Fernando Torres. The use of Giggs and Young of the bench for Moyes almost produced a late goal but the phenomenal ariel defense of Gary Cahill and company was able to hold strong. John Terry's play, keeping RVP at an almost non factor inside the 18 yard box, was just enough to keep him at a controllable level.
Analysis - Two Sentences Of Wisdom
Manchester United - Looked good going forward but lacked the usually quality on balls played in the final third. Rooney's play hints at a stay at Old Trafford
Chelsea - Took the approach of a draw as a good result, as they packed in front of the 18 yard box for the last 20 minutes. Hazard looked sharp, Terry gets my vote for man of the match.
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| Torres Feeling the Love from Evra and Vidic |
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