MU is much more to build an attack from the wings at the middle of the field trying to suppress the first half. However, a number of opportunities Robin van Persie and his friends still can be easily thwarted by the Chelsea defense which appear quite disciplined.
In the 32nd minute, Van Persie get the chance. Yet, despite living just past David Luiz, Van Persie late to control the ball well past the opponent so the opportunity was dashed as Branislav Ivanovic was able to secure the ball from the foot of Van Persie. After halftime, both sides are still open play. Several chances were able to produce. However, defense each camp perform quite well as withstand the onslaught of an opposing player.
Chelsea's best chance in the second half earned Frank Lampard in the 55th minute. Juan Mata receiving feedback, England midfielder hard kick from outside the penalty box. However, his efforts were still fail because the ball was floated narrowly over the crossbar host.
MU is more dominant at this stage to obtain the best chance when Alexander Buttner to penetrate into the heart of Chelsea's defense in the 73rd minute. Unfortunately, his cross can still cut well by the Chelsea defender.
Three minutes before the end of the game, Mata successfully made the home fans fell silent after being able to struck the ball into the goal MU is escorted Anders Lindegaard. After receiving the Oscar bait, Mata directed the kick off to the right corner of the goal without being able to be driven Lindegaard.
Goal is to create a high-tension game running. In the 89th minute, Manchester United had to play with 10 men after Rafael got a red card from the referee as it is considered a foul on Luiz. Despite winning a number of players, Chelsea can not afford to add another goal and the score was 1-0 last until the fight was over.
Team Line-up:
Man Utd: 13-Anders Lindegaard, 2-Rafael, 3-Patrice Evra, 6-Jonathan Evans, 15-Nemanja Vidic, 4-Phil Jones, 7-Antonio Valencia (14-Javier Hernandez 90), 8-Anderson (10 - Wayne Rooney 69), 11-Ryan Giggs, 23-Tom Cleverley (28-Alexander Buttner 68), 20-Robin Van Persie.
Chelsea: 1-Petr Cech, 2-Branislav Ivanovic 3-Ashley Cole, 4-David Luiz, 28-Cesar Azpilicueta, 7-Ramires, 8-Frank Lampard, 10-Juan Mata (57-Nathan Ake 90), 11 - Oscar, 13-Victor Moses (9-Fernando Torres 76), 29-Demba Ba.