CYC 2007: Barcelona vs Manchester United

Few weeks ago, Champions Youth Cup quarter-finals match between Barcelona against Manchester United and Juventus against Inter Milan played in Shah Alam Stadium. Since Malaysia is out from the competition, I turn my support to my favorite club, Manchester United. The young reds certainly look favorites to win the Youth Cup after getting through from the group of death and they are the best attacking side in this tournament. Below are some of the pictures from the first match Barcelona against Man Utd.

The match started at 6.45pm and reached the stadium during the second half. Man Utd was already ahead with 1 goal.

Second half kick off between Barcelona against Manchester United in Shah Alam stadium. Hope Manchester United will defend their lead or maybe increase the lead with few goals.

Antonio Bryan tried to pass Barca defense but he just couldn’t find the way.

Set piece from Daniel Drinkwater and hope to increase Man Utd lead.

Couple of chances for Man Utd in the 2nd half but they failed to find the ball back into the net. This clearly is a golden opportunity for them.

Barcelona dominated the 2nd half and tried to find the equalizer to level the game up.

The next Ronaldinho? From this picture, it certainly look like Ronaldinho from the back but he couldn’t find the ball back into the net.

Bad touch from Antonio Bryan which caused Man Utd some possession in this match. The reds clearly look more for counter attack and put many man behind the ball to defend.

Febian Brandy passed the ball back to Conor McCormack. Brandy certainly becomes famous in this competition around the local supporters. Every time he touched the ball, the crowds will mention his name once a while.

The match ended with Man Utd 1-0 victory. But there was some controversy where Barca players complained about the referee blow the whistle too early than they expected. This is not the first time happened in this competition.

Barcelona players refused to leave the pitch and continue to complain. The referee surely stands on his ground about the decision he had made.

Manchester United won this match and advanced into semi-final where they will face Flamengo. Barcelona certainly looked the better team in the second half but Man Utd displayed a solid defense that let them hold on to the lead. Man Utd did have some golden opportunity with their fast counter attack but failed to increase the lead. The first match has ended and now is the match between two Italian clubs.