Schalke vs Manchester United 0-2 in Champions League semifinal first leg

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Manchester United took a foot step towards reaching the Champions League final as they outplayed Schalke in their semi-final first leg in Veltins Arena, Selasa (26/4/2011). Sir Alex Ferguson's men conquering host Schalke 04 with a score of 2 -0.

Manchester United really frustrated by Manuel Neuer scintillating action on the first half. As a result, no goal that their made ​​up to halftime.

In the second half, 'Red Devil' do not loosened intensity of their attacks. Their hard effort paid off after goalkeeper Neuer broken twice thanks to goals from Ryan Giggs (67') and Wayne Rooney (69').

Schalke, 10th in the Bundesliga, had destroyed holders Inter Milan 7-3 on aggregate in the quarter-finals, but they were completely overrun from the first whistle by a United side better in every area of the pitch.

This 2-0 victory to make Manchester United a chance to qualify for the final wide open. At the second meeting which will be held on 4 May at Old Trafford, Their just need a draw. Losing by one goal difference and still get them to the party's top Champions League.

The composition of players:

Schalke 04: Neuer, Uchida, Matip, Metzelder, Sarpei (Sergio 73 '), Farfan, Papadopoulos, Jurado (Draxler 83'), Baumjohann (Kluge 53'), Raul, Edu.

Manchester United: Van der Sar, Fabio Da Silva, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Valencia, Carrick, Giggs, Park (Scholes 73'), Rooney (Nani 83'), Hernandez (Anderson 73').

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