This Community Shield between Manchester City and Manchester United was eventful, to say the least. It used to be called the Charity Shield, and let's just say that there was no charity in this game.
Micah Richards of City, for example, was not afraid to put himself about, and gave many free-kicks from his position outside the box. Anderson and Edin Dzeko both received yellow cards in the first half for a scuffle on the halfway line.
After the first 20 minutes, two things were made explicit. The first was that United were looking to dominate the game and were not holding back on the tackling front.
Secondly, they were not found wanting pressure-wise, pressing high up against Manchester City and playing one-twos in little space. In the first half, Ashley Young particularly stood out. His distribution and his runs were impeccable and well-timed.
United had all the possession and all the territory, and City were on their back foot. However, in the 38th minute, Joleon Lescott scored a header, putting away a cross from David Silva.
United followed up with more pressure, recovering well from the goal. Things only got worse for United, though, as Edin Dzeko lashed in a long-ranger in the 45th minute. United now went in 2-0 down at halftime.
As soon as play resumed, United looked likely to score and dominated the match yet again. Sure enough, Chris Smalling scored off of a Young free kick. United came in waves after that goal, with lack of defensive regard.They got the equalizer they needed, as Nani finished off a Barcelona-esque team move.
Deep into extra time, United sealed the game with Nani scoring a George Best-esque goal, sidestepping the keeper and finishing after a failed block by Vincent Kompany.
Micah Richards of City, for example, was not afraid to put himself about, and gave many free-kicks from his position outside the box. Anderson and Edin Dzeko both received yellow cards in the first half for a scuffle on the halfway line.
After the first 20 minutes, two things were made explicit. The first was that United were looking to dominate the game and were not holding back on the tackling front.
Secondly, they were not found wanting pressure-wise, pressing high up against Manchester City and playing one-twos in little space. In the first half, Ashley Young particularly stood out. His distribution and his runs were impeccable and well-timed.
United had all the possession and all the territory, and City were on their back foot. However, in the 38th minute, Joleon Lescott scored a header, putting away a cross from David Silva.
United followed up with more pressure, recovering well from the goal. Things only got worse for United, though, as Edin Dzeko lashed in a long-ranger in the 45th minute. United now went in 2-0 down at halftime.
As soon as play resumed, United looked likely to score and dominated the match yet again. Sure enough, Chris Smalling scored off of a Young free kick. United came in waves after that goal, with lack of defensive regard.They got the equalizer they needed, as Nani finished off a Barcelona-esque team move.
Deep into extra time, United sealed the game with Nani scoring a George Best-esque goal, sidestepping the keeper and finishing after a failed block by Vincent Kompany.
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