Oh So Close Rovers
The following post is for once in a very long while not going to be anything about school or studies, but instead, soccer. So for some of you, this line is probably the last line you want to read for the remaining of this entry :)
It's been a while since I stayed home over the weekends to watch soccer, eventhough it has been one of my favourite weekend past times since a long time ago. On top of it, last night saw Blackburn pit up against Man Utd. I used to always complain how rare they telecast Blackburn matches, but ever since improvements were made to the football channel with more matches telecasted at one time, chances of Blackburn matches on TV were much higher. However, I would either be away in school, or be too angry the way Blackburn play so much so that I'd switch my channel to watch another match.
But last night was different. I was so eager to watch the match as to be honest, I'm for Man Utd to win the title this season. It was just sooo interesting to see how my favourite club would go against the club I wish to see win the title. Now at this point, don't be mistaken then I am a soon to be Man Utd fan or anything (I'll never be), but its just that I appreciate good football, and thats what I think Man Utd have showed this season, thus the title should go their way. Another reason is perhaps that Chelsea and Arsenal have not convinced me enough.
Blackburn vs United have always produced exciting fixtures. I will always remember two rather recent victories Rovers had over United, the 1-0 win which Gary Flitcroft scored, and the 4-3 win which saw Bently net a hat trick. So this time, eventhough I know the odds were stacked against us, I just sooo wanted to see how Blackburn would fare. And boy was I delighted. Blackburn started a little slow, but played sooo well after that in the first half. It was not just the scoreline that kept me happy, but the fact that Blackburn actually kept Ronaldo quiet, kept Rooney frustrated, left Ferguson so frustrated and nervous that he kept calling for penalties and fouls when some were obviously not, and left Rio and Vidic totally lost. Now thats the 38-goals Ronaldo (who will most probably be the European player of the year) we're talking about, thats the English talisman Rooney we're talking about, that's one of the best club managers ever, and thats the best defensive pairing in the EPL we're talking about! It's been a while since I saw a team mess up United's game, and I am glad that team is Rovers.
During halftime, I just knew we were somehow going to slip up, and I was seriously predicting a Man Utd onslaught with a 2-1 or 3-1 final score. Yes, thats how pessimistic I am about Blackburn's defence these days. In the end, it was again super Friedel who saved Blackburn, and I have always felt this way, but for many years already, he is THE best goalkeeper in the league. People can talk about Van de Sar, Reina and Cech, but considering the team and defence in front of the goalkeeper, Friedel is definitely tops, and he showed it again yesterday. I will always remember a few seasons back when Blackburn played an Arsenal side with Henry, Blackburn won 2-1 despite Arsenal having 27 shots on target. Imagine how Friedel performed on that day.
Well 1-1 I would say is a fair result, although the late goal did leave a bitter feeling. Although I am proud of Rovers for putting up such a fine display. From Blackburn's point of view, yesterday's results further cements the fact that Blackburn will not have European football next season, and that is really sad because players are going to leave, namely Bently. Looking at the line up yesterday, Blackburn's squad looked as strong as any club in the EPL, but once players start to leave and Mark Hughes starts to reshuffle, things may get messy. Oh well, maybe we really need an American owner to fund us up.
Yup, so to all Man Utd fans, don't worry. I still think Utd will win the title. As for my Blackburn, it will probably be back to a mid table finish after a season of inconsistency.
It's been a while since I stayed home over the weekends to watch soccer, eventhough it has been one of my favourite weekend past times since a long time ago. On top of it, last night saw Blackburn pit up against Man Utd. I used to always complain how rare they telecast Blackburn matches, but ever since improvements were made to the football channel with more matches telecasted at one time, chances of Blackburn matches on TV were much higher. However, I would either be away in school, or be too angry the way Blackburn play so much so that I'd switch my channel to watch another match.
But last night was different. I was so eager to watch the match as to be honest, I'm for Man Utd to win the title this season. It was just sooo interesting to see how my favourite club would go against the club I wish to see win the title. Now at this point, don't be mistaken then I am a soon to be Man Utd fan or anything (I'll never be), but its just that I appreciate good football, and thats what I think Man Utd have showed this season, thus the title should go their way. Another reason is perhaps that Chelsea and Arsenal have not convinced me enough.
Blackburn vs United have always produced exciting fixtures. I will always remember two rather recent victories Rovers had over United, the 1-0 win which Gary Flitcroft scored, and the 4-3 win which saw Bently net a hat trick. So this time, eventhough I know the odds were stacked against us, I just sooo wanted to see how Blackburn would fare. And boy was I delighted. Blackburn started a little slow, but played sooo well after that in the first half. It was not just the scoreline that kept me happy, but the fact that Blackburn actually kept Ronaldo quiet, kept Rooney frustrated, left Ferguson so frustrated and nervous that he kept calling for penalties and fouls when some were obviously not, and left Rio and Vidic totally lost. Now thats the 38-goals Ronaldo (who will most probably be the European player of the year) we're talking about, thats the English talisman Rooney we're talking about, that's one of the best club managers ever, and thats the best defensive pairing in the EPL we're talking about! It's been a while since I saw a team mess up United's game, and I am glad that team is Rovers.
During halftime, I just knew we were somehow going to slip up, and I was seriously predicting a Man Utd onslaught with a 2-1 or 3-1 final score. Yes, thats how pessimistic I am about Blackburn's defence these days. In the end, it was again super Friedel who saved Blackburn, and I have always felt this way, but for many years already, he is THE best goalkeeper in the league. People can talk about Van de Sar, Reina and Cech, but considering the team and defence in front of the goalkeeper, Friedel is definitely tops, and he showed it again yesterday. I will always remember a few seasons back when Blackburn played an Arsenal side with Henry, Blackburn won 2-1 despite Arsenal having 27 shots on target. Imagine how Friedel performed on that day.
Well 1-1 I would say is a fair result, although the late goal did leave a bitter feeling. Although I am proud of Rovers for putting up such a fine display. From Blackburn's point of view, yesterday's results further cements the fact that Blackburn will not have European football next season, and that is really sad because players are going to leave, namely Bently. Looking at the line up yesterday, Blackburn's squad looked as strong as any club in the EPL, but once players start to leave and Mark Hughes starts to reshuffle, things may get messy. Oh well, maybe we really need an American owner to fund us up.
Yup, so to all Man Utd fans, don't worry. I still think Utd will win the title. As for my Blackburn, it will probably be back to a mid table finish after a season of inconsistency.
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