Man Utd vs Middlesbrough Highlights: Carling Cup Highlights

Posted on September 24, 2008 
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It was almost as if Cristiano Ronaldo had never left the pitch as he announced his return to Manchester United’s starting line-up with a goal as they beat Middlesbrough 3-1 in the Carling Cup third round.

It was the most experienced Ryan Giggs who got United’s deserved winner though, chipping home after Adam Johnson had equalised for Boro, before Nani made it three for United in stoppage-time.

But things ended on a bad note as Boro skipper Emanuel Pogatetz was dismissed for a tackle on Rodrigo Possebon which saw the 19-year-old Brazilian require lengthy treatment before eventually being carried from the field.

It was an awful end to an impressive evening for Possebon, one the brightest of the gifted crop of youngsters for the Red Devils. Given the events at Manchester City in the last couple of weeks, the emphasis on finding young talent has taken on even more significance for Sir Alex, who are no longer the biggest spenders in the city, never mind the country as there was only one purchase this summer.

Possebon was so impressive in the centre of midfield against opponents who so often have caused United problems that Ferguson might have a job holding him back assuming his injury is not serious.

And in Danny Welbeck the Red Devil’s have a local-born striker worthy of the praise he has been showered with on England Under-19 duty.

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One Response to “Man Utd vs Middlesbrough Highlights: Carling Cup Highlights”

  1. Anonymous on September 24th, 2008 12:36 am

    Man Utd vs Middlesbrough Highlights: Carling Cup Highlights…

    It was almost as if Cristiano Ronaldo had never left the pitch as he announced his return to Manchester United’ s starting line-up with a goal as they beat Middlesbrough 3-1 in the Carling Cup third round….

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