Fletcher proud to be part of first United team to beat Milan
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Originally posted by One Harmonius Blend:
Sell, nani, who's gonna play on the right?
Valencia. I just cannot stand the likes of him sometimes.
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Honestly, i felt Milan deserved a better result, too bad they squandered all their chances. Credit to the devils who played much better in the 2nd half.
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thats the hallmark of a great side, not playing well and yet can come away with an away victory.
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Originally posted by Rooney9:
thats the hallmark of a great side, not playing well and yet can come away with an away victory.
when playing the Milan grandpas, all you need to do is to run them ragged..............those old farts will self-destruct soon enough..............
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Originally posted by As romanista2001:
when playing the Milan grandpas, all you need to do is to run them ragged..............those old farts will self-destruct soon enough..............
ya
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Darren Fletcher proud to be part of first Manchester United team to beat AC Milan in Italy
Fletcher: In action against AC MIlan at the San Siro
The Italian Job: Fletcher celebrates United's 3-1 victory
Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has admitted he is a proud man after helping the champions to a first ever win over AC Milan on Italian soil.
United's previous record against Milan was dreadful, with four exits in the European Cup spanning half a century, but their superb 3-2 win should see them advance to the quarter-finals.
Reflecting on his night's work, Fletcher said: 'It was a great experience.
'The San Siro is a fantastic setting and to win the game and become the first United team to do that in the stadium is a great achievement.'
United went behind early on but Paul Scholes equalised before two second half headers from Wayne Rooney.
Fletcher believes the performance shows how far United have come, telling the club's official website: 'As players you get more mature every season and pick up more experience and you learn how to cope with these sorts of situations.
'We were maybe a bit naïve [in the past], but hopefully the performance tonight shows we have come a long way.
'We need to maintain these standards in the Champions League, though. It’s no good resting on your laurels thinking you’ve made it because there are too many other teams with so much quality.'
The second leg at Old Trafford isn't until March 10, and although Fletcher is confident he believes the tie is far from over.
'We went to Italy to win the first leg and we’ve done that. But it’s still all to play for in the tie. We’ve seen the quality they’ve got in their side - they’re capable of creating chances and scoring goals - so we’ll have to be on top form to get through.
'You’ve got to feel confident after a result like this one; we’re confident of playing anyone at Old Trafford.
'We need to be careful and on our toes, but we’re in a great position and hopefully we can see it through.
'The fans can play a massive part in the second leg. Champions League nights at Old Trafford are always special and we know the fans will get right behind us. Hopefully they’ll help get us through to the quarter-finals.'
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way to go fletcher. he created 2 goals for goalscorer Rooney. he is badly missed against Barcelona in last season CL final loss.