United Legends activities ....

[rondwisan]

09/08/2014 17:00 - ManUtd.com, Adam Marshall
Legends visit Munich memorial site

Manchester United's travelling party visited the Munich memorial site ahead of the Legends' friendly against Bayern at the Allianz Arena.

CEO of the Manchester United Foundation John Shiels was part of the group that included the former players involved in the charity game, as Bryan Robson and Denis Irwin laid a wreath in tribute to those who lost their lives in tragic circumstances in 1958.

"I'd recommend a visit to any fan that comes to Munich," said Shiels. "You don't need to spend a lot of time there. It is recognition and respect for what the club is about. I found it very inspirational.

"You think about the history of it and, personally, I feel it's one of the sites that defines what the club is now. Both for the club and the Foundation, that I'm obviously responsible for, it's the definition of who we are and where we want to go. It defines the club - we have to succeed for the people who have given their lives."

[rondwisan]

Saturday 9 August, Allianz Arena

BAYERN MUNICH LEGENDS 3
(Paulo Sergio 10, Elber 21, Zicker 38)

MAN UNITED LEGENDS 3
(Cole 9,83 Scholes 26)

08/08/2014 18:48 - ManUtd.com, Adam Marshall
Legends: Bayern Munich 3 United 3


Manchester United's Legends drew 3-3 with their Bayern Munich counterparts in front of a packed crowd at the magnificent Allianz Arena.

Andy Cole scored twice, with his second arriving late on, before the referee ended proceedings on 85 minutes to spare the veterans' ageing legs.

United controlled the early stages and deservedly went in front when a superb move, including some fine skills by Dwight Yorke, ended with Lee Martin whipping the ball in from the right and Cole supplied the finishing touch past Hans-Jorg Butt.

The lead was short-lived, however, as Bayern's immediate response saw Paulo Sergio tucking past Tomasz Kuszczak from Giovane Elber's scooped pass. After the Bayern goalscorer sent an overhead kick wide, Elber rode a Martin challenge to steer in after Alexander Zickler powered his way past Ronny Johnsen.

The oldest player involved, 62-year-old Paul Breitner, made way on 25 minutes after performing well and his replacement, Maurizio Gaudino was immediately caught in possession by Dwight Yorke, who teed up Paul Scholes for a simple tap-in with his left foot.

Although Kuszczak denied Paulo Sergio, Zickler regained the advantage for the hosts when the Polish keeper was left hopelessly exposed. Bayern benefited from having a larger squad and were able to make a number of substitutions and they were in the ascendancy for times in the second half.

Nonetheless, skipper Scholes dragged a great opening wide from Quinton Fortune's cute pass and Cole was thwarted by Butt before appealing for a penalty after going down in a challenge with the keeper. Paulo Sergio and Harald Cerny could have put the game beyond the Reds but, instead, Jesper Blomqvist fired in a cross from the left that resulted in a predatory finish at the near post by Cole.

The officials called time early but everybody will have been extremely pleased with the entertainment on show with more of the same expected in the return game at Old Trafford next year.

Bayern starting XI: Butt; Babbel, Pflugler, Kreuzer, Kovac; Thon, Breitner, van Bommel, Paulo Sergio; Elber, Zickler.

United: Kuszczak; Martin (Robson 72), Johnsen, Dublin, Irwin (Thornley 72); Fortune, P.Neville, Scholes, Blomqvist; Cole, Yorke. Sub not used: Silvestre.



* The match follows the success of last year's clash between United and Real Madrid legends, which raised £1 million for Manchester United Foundation. Once again, the return leg against Munich*will be held at Old Trafford in the summer of 2015. Proceeds from the sales will go to an Allianz foundation for children.

[Andi Istiabudi]

Itu Thomas Kuszczak sudah bergabung ke tim United Legends aja, sudah resmi pensiun yach ???

[rondwisan]

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[Andi Istiabudi]

Originally Posted by rondwisan

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