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| Manchester United rebounded from their tie against Aston Villa on Wednesday by beating Hibs at Easter Road on Sunday. The goal scorer was Cristiano Ronaldo, but Ivan Helguera earned Man of the Match honors. United had a steadfast defense all night long, causing problems for the home side. The lone goal came just before the stroke of half time when Harry Kewell's cross from the right wing found Cristiano Ronaldo near the back post. Hibs had issues all night long, and one has to wonder why manager, John Gray benched striker Jon Dahl Tomasson before Sunday's game. Their problems magnified when striker Roy | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Makaay was sent off for throwing an elbow at Manchester United defender Vincent Kompany. CFM Commissioner, Brian O'Donnell, says a suspension is pending. Hibs will need to rebound in their next game and manager John Gray will do everything in his power to avoid being outshot at home 11-6 ever again. Man of the Match: Ivan Helguera(Rating 9/10) Manchester United Howard 8 Helguera 9 Kompany 7 O'Shea 8 C. Ronaldo 9 G(1)-45' Keane(C) 7 Makelele 8 Kewell 9 A(1)-45' Saha 6 van Nistelrooy 7 Shevchenko 7 Hibs Cudicini 8 Chivu 7 Cesar 5 Gallas 5 Aguilera 7 van der Vaart 9 Lennon(C) 5 Parker 8 Kaka 9 Makaay 7 (sent off 62') Ailton(sub 64) 7 Tomasson(on 64) 7 |
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