With their very next attack, United sent Ronaldo away down the left wing again; he sent over another cross, but it was again too far in front of Van Nistelrooy. Event occurs around the 76th minute; live coverage between 16:30pm and 16:32pm. 0-2. "Big games are usually decided that way. [36], Throughout the match, Lauren committed several fouls on Ronaldo, and confronted the Portuguese winger early in the second half, before finally being booked for persistent fouling in the 62nd minute. Event occurs in the seventh minute; live coverage between 15:06pm and 15:07pm. Newcastle United – Manchester United. 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[42] Meanwhile, Manchester United's substitute goalkeeper, Howard, was seen warming up behind the goal, suggesting that he was preparing to come on for Carroll in the event of a penalty shootout; however, no substitution was made. [34] Although Carroll guessed the correct way to dive, Vieira's kick was just out of his reach, giving Arsenal their 10th FA Cup. "[26] It was reported on the eve of the final that Philippe Senderos would start ahead of first-teamer Sol Campbell. The departures of captains Patrick Vieira and Roy Keane before the year end, coupled with the changing objectives of both clubs, meant the 2005 final is considered as the natural end point in the rivalry between Arsenal and Manchester United under Ferguson and Wenger. Reyes himself was then the victim of a late tackle by Scholes, who was shown a yellow card. [36], United then went back downfield and Ronaldo took on Lauren, who dared not dive in for a tackle and risk a second yellow card. Last Updated: Tuesday, 1 February, 2005, 22:01 GMT. [34] Soon after, Van Nistelrooy received the ball on the edge of the penalty area and held it up before playing a through-ball to Keane, but the Irishman's low cross was diverted behind by Kolo Touré before it reached Rooney. However, for the second time this season United scored a contentious third goal, an award which incensed boss Chris Coleman who was sent to the stands for his justifiable protests. [40] The second half finished with a Wes Brown cross from the right wing that made its way across the penalty area to Ronaldo, but the Portuguese could only head the ball straight at Lehmann. [31] The absence of Henry also opened a place in midfield for Gilberto Silva, while José Antonio Reyes and Pires were selected on the wings ahead of Ljungberg and Robin van Persie, who were both named as substitutes. Event occurs in additional time of the first half; live coverage between 15:46pm and 15:48pm. [5] They then faced Wolverhampton Wanderers at home in the next round; a goal apiece from Patrick Vieira and Freddie Ljungberg secured a comfortable 2–0 victory. "[66] He stayed, however, and having already called time on Keane's career at United,[67] he began reinvigorating his squad, by signing defenders Nemanja Vidić and Patrice Evra. [10], Manchester United, the holders of the FA Cup, began their defence of the trophy with a home tie against non-league Exeter City. They are the two most dramatic Champions League finals of the modern era: Manchester United's stoppage-time victory against Bayern Munich to seal the Treble in … [36] United then had their third chance in the space of five minutes when Ronaldo shot just wide from 25 yards, from the left corner of the penalty area. Lawrenson, Motson (2005). Neville's absence meant that John O'Shea started at right-back. [16], The final marked the fifth meeting between the two clubs in the 2004–05 season. We've had luck in the past, so you understand it can happen. [6], Arsenal's opponent in the fifth round was Sheffield United. They took the lead in the 19th minute when Ruud van Nistelrooy scored, and Scholes extended the team's advantage just before half time. Arsenal became the first team to win the FA Cup via a penalty shoot-out, despite being outplayed throughout the game, after neither side managed … [21] Manchester United were appearing in their 17th FA Cup Final, their second in as many years, and had won the FA Cup on 11 of their previous 16 appearances (including beating Milwall in the 2004 final). [25], Wenger welcomed Chelsea's emergence, describing them as the "third force" in English football, but he raised concerns over their conduct and what he perceived as artificial growth. [36], Arsenal then made their second substitution, bringing on Van Persie in place of Cesc Fàbregas. [43] The full-time whistle went immediately after Reyes' dismissal, and the match finished at 0–0, making it the first FA Cup Final to result in a penalty shootout. [32] Neville eventually recovered enough to make the substitutes' bench, despite only playing in one of the team's last five games, but Heinze missed the game entirely, Mikaël Silvestre taking his place at left-back. Referring back to the league fixture in October 2004, he told reporters: "We committed three fouls on Reyes, for instance, but that hardly constitutes The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, does it? 10/09/2005. The FA Cup is English football's primary cup competition. It was different. [50] Hansen agreed with Ferguson that United's lack of goal threat cost them on the day, but felt their future was rosier than Arsenal's. [50] Nonetheless, he was of the opinion that Chelsea manager José Mourinho had little to be concerned about, concluding his piece with the sentence: "A London club did come away from Cardiff as big winners but it was not Arsenal, it was Chelsea. The ball broke back to Rooney 30 yards from goal, but his shot went over the bar. Neville was joined on the bench by winger Ryan Giggs and goalkeeper Tim Howard; Giggs' omission was a surprise, and it meant that Darren Fletcher started on the right wing, while Ronaldo played on the left. [39] As the match entered injury time at the end of the second half, Ronaldo made yet another run down the left wing, outpacing Lauren to Rooney's through-ball. The visitors took the lead just before the break, but goals from José Antonio Reyes and Robin van Persie in the second half meant Arsenal won 2–1. We used to win by scoring lots of goals, but this time we won by being strong mentally and defensively. There were some times in the second half when we were a bit lucky but we defended very well and to keep a clean sheet is good. Lawrenson, Motson (2005). [22], Meetings between Arsenal and Manchester United were keenly contested during the 2000s and highly publicised by the media; the cup final this season had added significance as neither club won the league after a decade of dominance, and it was their only chance of silverware. [11] United had made several first team changes and struggled to find a breakthrough in the tie. [23] Asked whether Chelsea could dominate for the foreseeable, Wenger said: "I feel yes, because they are a financially doped club. In the 64th minute, Arsenal were awarded a free kick for an O'Shea foul on Reyes; Bergkamp took the kick, which was headed away by Ferdinand, but only as far as Pires, whose side-footed volley went over the bar. [34], Van Nistelrooy took the first penalty for Manchester United, in front of the United fans, and sent Lehmann the wrong way to give United the early advantage. Event occurs towards the end of the second half; live coverage between 16:50pm and 16:55pm. This was the most number of finals for a player in the post-war period; by 2010 however, Ashley Cole had reached his eighth final. The 2005 FA Cup Final was a football match played between Arsenal and Manchester United on 21 May 2005 at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff. [39] United then had another penalty shout when Giggs volleyed a long ball from Scholes into Touré's body and up onto the Ivorian's hand, but referee Rob Styles turned their claims down. Two of these victories had yielded a domestic double (in 1994 and 1996) and in 1999 they had won the FA Cup as part of a unique Treble, consisting of the cup, the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League. Manchester United – Manchester City. Questa pagina è stata modificata per l'ultima volta il 4 lug 2020 alle 20:06. The ball eventually broke to the United captain, who shot, only to see four Arsenal players between him and the goal, ready to block his effort behind for another corner. [40], Manchester United brought Giggs on at the start of extra time, the Welshman taking Fletcher's place in the midfield. Scholes returned the ball to Ronaldo, who crossed it into the penalty area, where Keane was unmarked at the back post. "[28] He questioned the character of Arsenal's players after they lost their unbeaten record, and likened their protest to propaganda, as a way to disguise their crisis – "...it was convenient for them to say they were kicked off the park. He was also a member of the Emanuel United Church of Christ and was on the Property Committee there. If a match is drawn, the tie is replayed at the ground of the away team from the original match. [38] With six minutes left in normal time, United won a corner on the left hand side, which Ronaldo played short to Scholes. It's not a nice experience but it's one you have to accept. Live All the major ins and outs. [17] Despite finishing six points ahead of Manchester United in the league, Arsenal had lost both league fixtures between the clubs,[18] as well as a League Cup fifth-round tie, which was played out by the clubs' fringe and reserve team players. E-mail this to a friend Printable version Arsenal 2-4 Man Utd More Premiership photos Player ratings Manchester United moved to second place in the Premiership and completed a home-and-away double over Arsenal. Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, RB Leipzig, Barcelona and Juventus all have much to play for on the first of two final UEFA Champions League group stage matchdays on Tuesday. [38] The break in play allowed Manchester United to make their first substitution, bringing on Fortune for O'Shea, who appeared to be struggling with a calf injury. "[50] In the same newspaper, Paul Hayward praised the performances of Rooney and Ronaldo – "surely the best one-club pairing of under-21s in world football,"[51] while ex-Arsenal player Alan Smith noted his former club's win demonstrated how Wenger "for the first time, practically, in his nine-year Highbury tenure, had set up his side with the opposition in mind. It was the final match of the 2004–05 FA Cup, the 124th season of English football’s primary cup competition, the FA Cup. Manchester United - Soccer 2005 brings you even closer to the heart of the action and the heart of your favourite team. Event occurs in the 97th minute; live coverage between 17:04pm and 17:06pm. In 2014, he led Arsenal to a record-equalling 11th FA Cup,[62] and became the record equalling most successful manager in the competition's history a year later, as his side beat Aston Villa. A goal apiece from Quinton Fortune and Ronaldo in either half ensured a 2–0 win. "[45], Wenger conceded his opponents were the better side, but praised his team's resolve, telling reporters: "It was important to score the first goal and with neither team scoring it remained tight for a long, long period. "[23] Despite the absence of Thierry Henry, ruled out through injury, and Arsenal's poor recent record against Manchester United, Wenger believed his team were more than capable of winning the match: "What is good in football is that it is not predictable. [34] Ronaldo got past the Cameroonian full-back and then chipped a cross into the penalty area, but Van Nistelrooy was unable to make enough contact with the ball to force his header on target. [8], Bolton Wanderers hosted Arsenal at the Reebok Stadium in the sixth round of the competition. United of Manchester, which, as of 2016, has become the largest supporter-owned football club in the United Kingdom. Arsenal were also appearing in their 17th Cup final – their fourth in five years. Read about Arsenal v Man Utd in the Premier League 2005/06 season, including lineups, stats and live blogs, on the official website of the Premier League. [34] United sustained their attack, and the ball came to Scholes in the penalty area, but his shot on the turn was well saved by Lehmann. "[46] He admitted his players had practiced taking penalties, but was quick to point out "you don't score because of the practising – keeping your nerve is more important. [34] They immediately tried to play him in down the left wing, but the pass was over-hit and went beyond Giggs. The English forward took the free kick himself, but it went over the bar to cheers from the Arsenal fans and the sound of the referee's half-time whistle. Arsenal finally got their first shot on target in the seventh minute of extra time, when a Van Persie free kick – awarded for a foul by Silvestre – forced a diving save from Carroll. [23] The emergence of Chelsea, who were crowned league champions in April, had presented a long-term threat to Arsenal and Manchester United's duopoly on English football, as they were financed by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. 2015/16. [34] A shoulder-charge by Rooney on Cole resulted in an Arsenal free kick on the left wing; Van Persie swung the ball over and it was only cleared as far as Ljungberg, but the Swede struck a shot with his shin and the ball spun wide. Lawrenson, Motson (2005). Lawrenson, Motson (2005). "[9], Arsenal faced Blackburn Rovers in the semi-final which was played on 16 April 2005. [57], The 2005 final was Vieira's last match as an Arsenal player; he joined Juventus in the close season for a combined total fee of €20 million. [14], Southampton was Manchester United's opponent in the sixth round. In Champions League l'avventura si conclude presto: dopo aver eliminato ai preliminari il Debrecen VSC, il Manchester United non riesce a superare la fase a gironi. [42], The referee added two minutes of injury time at the end of extra time, during which time Manchester United won another free kick, but Scholes' shot was straight at the Arsenal defensive wall. [54] BBC One held the majority of the viewership, with a peak audience of 12.8 million (67.1% viewing share), which made it the most-watched final in nine years. … [36] Lehmann came to meet the second corner kick, but missed the ball, allowing it to go all the way through to Van Nistelrooy; the Dutchman headed the ball goalwards, but Ljungberg was on the line and headed it up onto the crossbar and away. [3] In September 2004, it was announced that the Millennium Stadium was chosen as the venue for the semi-finals, in addition to the final. Manchester United mounted yet another rescue mission on Thursday, beating Sheffield United 3-2 to win their sixth consecutive Premier League away match of the season.... more » 17.12.2020 22:20 1er. Two goals from Van Persie and one from Pires gave Arsenal a 3–0 win, in a match marred by Blackburn's aggressive tactics. The Manchester United edition, fully branded in game in club colours, lets you take over from Ferguson and have your say at Old Trafford as you manage the 2004/2005 squad and beyond. [60] Financing for the stadium however meant Arsenal prioritised its expenditure instead of the squad and trophies. [61] Though Wenger managed to solidify the club’s position in the Premier League's top four and secure the necessary funds to pay back its debtors, the 2005 Cup win represented Arsenal's last silverware for nine years. Louis van Gaal. 5e. For me, it's a kind of doping because it's not in any way linked to their resources. [33], Manchester United kicked the game off, and also fashioned the first chance of the game; Ronaldo beat Lauren on the left wing to put over a cross, only for Scholes to head the ball over the crossbar after losing his marker. [36], Reyes received his first yellow card in the 76th minute, when he was late in tackling Silvestre after the French defender had played a backpass to Carroll. Van Nistelrooy made it 3–0 in the 58th minute, before Shola Ameobi scored what proved a mere consolation a minute later, as Ronaldo added United's fourth late on. [29], The build-up to the final had focused upon many Manchester United fans' discontent at their takeover by American businessman and sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer, and large demonstrations were planned inside and outside the Millennium Stadium. The shoot-out finished 5–4 to Arsenal, with Patrick Vieira scoring the winning penalty after Paul Scholes' shot was saved by Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann. They have enhancement of performances through financial resources which are unlimited. The British press unanimously agreed that Arsenal were fortunate to win; Wenger himself admitted so in his press conference afterwards. [36] A minute later, Silvestre found Rooney with another diagonal pass; Rooney attempted to drive in a low cross, but it ended up heading towards goal and came back off the foot of the post. Both teams played out a goalless draw after full-time and throughout extra-time, so the tie was decided by a penalty shootout. [36] Fletcher was first to the ball but he fired a shot across the face of the goal and out for a goal kick.