Sunday, August 8, 2010

Community Shield Final Score: Chelsea 1 - 3 Manchester United


It's OK JT: Former The Blues,Gianfranco Zola shake hand with Chelsea players.
Wayne Rooney put his World Cup torment behind him to set Manchester United on their way to an impressive Community Shield 3-1 victory over Chelsea at Wembley.Wayne Rooney set up the first goals from Antonio Valencia after 41 minutes with a nice low pass crossing helpless Hilario.New Red Devils boy,Javier Hernandez's or his nickname Chachinto scored second goals after 76 gave United control in the third curtain-raiser between the two clubs in the last four seasons. Dimitar Berbatov, on as a late sub, lobbed in United's third in stoppage time.
Take it!!:Salomon Kalou pulled one back to make it 2-1 at 84 minutes
Salomon Kalou had pulled one back for Chelsea six minutes from time when Edwin van der Sar could only parry a shot from Daniel Sturridge during a late rally by the champions who have now lost five straight pre-season games.Valencia struck first after a brilliant move saw Paul Scholes find Wayne Rooney with a raking pass. Rooney crossed superbly for Valencia to strike. Valencia then turned provider for Hernandez to score, with the ball going in off his face.He did not disappoint either, doubling the score with a bizarre finish as he met a low cross and sent it into the net via his foot and face.

Chelsea rallied in the closing stages after Sturridge and Didier Drogba came on but the champions, who beat United on penalties to lift the Community Shield last season, failed to impress.Coach Carlo Ancelotti will want to see them sharpen up next week before they began the defence of their title against West Bromwich Albion.

Match Information
Stadium: Wembley Stadium, London, England
Attendance: 84,623
Match Time: 15:00 BST / (GMT 22.00) Kuala Lumpur Singapore
Official(s):
A Marriner (Referee)

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