A first-half penalty from Michael Carrick and a Wayne Rooney header after the break gave
Manchester United a comfortable win over Aberdeen in their challenge match at Pittodrie.
Just before half-time Rooney was brought down by Aberdeen keeper Jamie Langfield inside the
box, allowing Carrick to score his first penalty since the Champions League final penalty
shoot-out win over Chelsea in Moscow.
Rooney headed home number two from a Darren Fletcher cross in the 69th minute before going
off to a standing ovation minutes later.
Fergie described his return to Pittodrie as “emotional” and said he was satisfied with United’s
first game ahead of the new season.
“They all did all right. There was no real great performances,” he told MUTV.
“You can’t expect any great performances - that’s the reason for pre-season games.
“The important thing is to get your fitness and also to come through without injury.”
A near sell out crowd of 20,500 turned up for the game.
A good percentage of the crowd appeared to be there to see United who fielded a strong side
including Rooney, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Scotland international Fletcher.
Saturday 12 July 2008
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