What a game and no body expect this match will end with a slight win for Manchester United in match played at Bukit Jalil in front of 100,000 supporters in the sea of red who prefer to support Manchester United compare to Malaysia. Even at one time the match looked like being held to a surprise draw.

In the first 8 minutes, Malaysia is playing well and compose but Manchester United first attempt to Malaysia goal works when Dimitiar Berbatov shoot was pushed by Farizal Marlias straight to Wayne Rooney who score easily. And again magic from Rooney 10 minutes later when his pin point passes found Nani who easily tap into the goal.

A minute before half time, a long pass from Malaysia side found Amri Yahyah who cleverly lob the ball to pass Edwin Van Der Sar who is out of position. The match ended 2-1 at half time.



In the second half, Ben Foster come in to replace Edwin Van Der Sar. Ben Foster failed to control a back pass from Darren Gibson and Amri Yahyah quick to react who poach the ball for Malaysia equalizer.


Owen come in to replace Rooney after Manchester United failed to convert their chances. Alex Ferguson tactical move works when Owen who collect the ball from Zoran Tosic one on one attempt and he pounce on the loose ball in for Manchester United winning goal in the 85th minute and save their blushes.

A great match in Kuala Lumpur and this might shed the light for our SEA Games squad at the end of the year. :)



Update: This coming Monday (July 20) will be another rematch between Malaysia and Manchester United. Will Man Utd go all out in second match? Revenge of the fallen may be?

Full Match Highlight of Malaysia vs Manchester United - 2009