But Blackburn, Man United adversary of the day wasn’t prepared to give up that easy. And in a first half marked by the incredible mistakes of the red devils goalkeeper, Kuszczak, Blackburn put the reds in an uncomfortable position. Emerson scored on 19th minute in goal left wide open by the keeper.
After 15 minutes in the second half Manchester United nearly drawn as Olsson’s header hit the post. 10 minutes later, Hernandez is touched by the keeper in the area and falls on the ground. After a minute of arguing and conversation with the lines’ man, the referee gave a penalty.
Rooney transformed it and gave United its 19th trophy, passing therefore in front of Liverpool who counts 18 trophies. Next week Man United will receive Blackpool at Old Trafford and the title will officially be given to them.
