MANCHESTER UNITED IS THE KING OF EUROPE!!!
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The Red Devils has been crowned the champions of Europe for the third time after winning a dramatic penalty shoot-out over The Blues at the Luzhniki Stadium, home ground for Torpedo and Spartak Moscow, Russia.
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Match day...
Me, my relative and his friends went to Food Garden to watch the big match. We came quite early, an hour before the match starts because we afraid that we will have no place to sit. Why not? It's the UEFA Champion's League Cup final match between two English football giant. As I arrived, the place wasn't that crowded yet and I can see some football fans of both clubs wearing on their football jersey and some just wearing normal shirts. Most of them wearing red and blue but I'm the only one wearing the Man United white jersey them time and proudly showing mine off. Even the waiters was wearing Man United jersey. Hehehe...
As the time approaching kick-off, more and more football fans are coming - young, old, guys and girls - no age and gender limit. Everybody seems to prefer watching the match outside rather than at home. The place became more crowded and happening, just that nobody's singing their football club's chants and songs other than me so it turns out to be a bit boring to me since no one joining me singing. By the way I just can only sing few songs... But at least I know some songs that they always sing at the stand rather than I dunno any right? =p
As the match kicked-off, both team starts attacking and defending with fierce fighting spirit resulting violence gameplay. The match was in a total carnage, both team fights really hard to gain control of the ball, exchanging hard tackles and heavy body contacts which result in blood shedding collisions. Paul Scholes got unlucky as he clashed hard with Claude Makelele and that caused a heavy nose bleed on the central midfielder . United was down to 10 men temporarily while Scholes was receiving treatment but yet United still controlling the game.
After receiving the treatment, Scholes reunited with the lads and continue to fight back. Although with his nose stuffed and was still bleeding, gifted with the nerves of steel, this man amazingly shows a great fighting spirit and perfectly focused. Despite of his injury, he stay his cool and unconcerned as ever. He even contributes for the opening goal of the match with a magnificent passing to Wes Brown and gave Brown a nice timing to cross the ball into the box and expertly finished by the Greatest Footballer of the Year, Christiano Ronaldo, netting his 42nd goal of the season.
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I was overjoyed and jumped off from my chair giving high five to other Man United fans while the Chelsea fans sit down quietly with their sour face portraying their disbelieve on the score. Taunting "GOAL!!!" every time as the replay repeatedly shows the ball flew past through the goalkeeper, provoking the Chelsea fans. One of my cousin's friend a fan of the Blues, who's very annoyingly noisy and acts like he seems to know everything, dismayed and went into complete silent.
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Unexpectedly just before reaching half-time, a destructive attempt on goal from Essien cannoned off both Vidic and Ferdinand, the ball dropped to Lampard. Van der Sar rushed forward to stop him but slipped at the vital moment, allowing him to level the score before the whistle blows. The equalizer gave Chelsea back hope to fight back with a leveled score for the second-half. As the both team heads to the dressing room, I straight away go to the restroom to relieve my bladder that I've hold for quite a while because I don't want to miss any action of the match. While I was waiting for my turn I've clashed with some Chelsea fans, the atmosphere was very tense where everyone keeps quiet and staring at each other. Being annoyed by the result of the match, I stared and showed my disgust on them.
After some half-time talk in the dressing room the players returned into the field to fight for another 45 minutes. Buoyed by the equalizer, the Blues was fired up and dominating the second-half of the game. It was an very uptight moment for the Red's fans while nervously watching the goalkeeper being bombarded fiercely with a lot of sure goal opportunities with the goalkeeper and back line was completely defeated. But luck was not on their side, all of their attempt on goal whistled wide off the post. The legendary Ryan Giggs entered the pitch replacing Paul Scholes 3 minutes before the end of second-half, thus breaking Sir Bobby Charlton's all-time appearance record in his 759th match for the Reds. I was so relieved as the referee blows the whistle to end the tormenting second half where both team are still leveled.
This force the two teams to prove their supremacy into the extra time .While both teams are exhausted and suffering from minor muscle cramp resulted from the soaked and slippery pitch. Once again Lampard almost net the the winning goal for Chelsea but it was denied by the crossbar. Man United almost sealed the match with a flicked shot from the record-breaking Giggsy but was denied by a header from John Terry.
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The atmosphere in the pitch was getting more intensified as both team are struggling to score the decisive winning goal in the second-half of the extra time. As the time almost reach the end, the players are getting extremely under pressured because this is a final match which matches two European greatest football clubs head-to-head against each other to win the most prestigious football club trophy and be crowned as the Champion of Europe.
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The tension rose and tempers flared, an ugly argument occurs in the Chelsea's half. Cavarlho and Tevez start pushing each others and other players ran quickly ran to the scene and start arguing and shoving each other. The fight became even more tense as Drogba slaps Vidic on the face. The official sent Drogba off the pitch for his action and booked Tevez and Ballack. The Blues was down with 10 men but United failed to use the opportunity to score and the match end with United 1 and Chelsea 1. Before the whistle blows, Sir Alex with his smart tactical intelligence, replacing Brown with Anderson to be lined up in the shoot-out.
As nothing can separate between these two rivals and only the inevitable penalty shoot-out will decide who will be crown as the champion. And the dramatic penalty shoot-out starts with both team successfully scored into their opponent's goal until it was Ronaldo's turn, shattered the dream of the Reds, as his penalty was saved by Cech and gave Chelsea the advantage and hope to win the cup for the first time. I was really frustrated but yet I still believe that United still have the chances to get it even. Praying and hoping that Chelsea will miss their penalty.
Finally it came to most glorious moment for the Blues, the last and most decisive penalty, if it is a goal, they will win the Champion League Cup. The captain John Terry stood up and prepare to bring glory for his team. He runs up to the ball to seal the winning goal but unfortunately he slipped and send the ball to the post and missed. The prayers were answered, the Reds is now back to fulfill their European dream. Me and other Man United fans overjoyed and celebrates while the Chelsea fans was stunned in disbelieve by the miss from the captain itself.
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Then it came to the 7th penalty kick by Chelsea, Anelka was given the task to keep Chelsea alive but his shot was read well by Van der Sar and he saved it superbly, making him the hero of the match. Giving the winning glory to Manchester United and to be crowned as the Champion of all Europe 2008 and for the 3rd time!!! Congratulation!!! What a remarkable clash between two rivals, ending up with Manchester United celebrating while the Blues are in tears. A memorable and wonderful history was made in Moscow.
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Back to the coffee shop, we the Man United fans are also celebrating the glory and it was so ecstatic. Fans were dancing around and shouting "M U" out loud and it was around 5 a.m. that time. What a moment... As the everyone starts to leave the area, cars are honking and people are still shouting to celebrate the win. The traffic flow at Central Park was unbelievably heavy as the fans are heading back home.
HISTORY OF MANCHESTER UNITED EUROPEAN CUP GLORY
The first European Cup won by United was way back in the year 1968. The match was held at Wembly Stadium, England, against the Portuguese Champion, Benfica. United won the match by 4-1 with 3 goals scored after extra time.
The second UEFA Champions League final was between Manchester United against FC Bayern Munich which took place in the Camp Nou in Barcelona. It was the most memorable dramatic win for Man United, trailing behind with one goal behind for most of the match but came back to score two goals in injury time and win the final. This victory was the culmination of United's famous treble winning season.
Hello and Good Day to you all... It has been quite a while I didn't post anything. I was kinda busy these few weeks.
Last week we're having a semester break just only for 1 week. Didn't really do anything during the break. I don't have any plan to go traveling or go for some outdoor activities. Most of the time, I stayed at home playing PS 2, surf the net and chatting with my friends. So boring eh? Hehehe...
On the Wednesday night, I went out clubbing with Mathew, Emma and her cousins and also some other Swinburne friends at Grappa. That night was ROCK! I got drunk and party hard! I was really enjoying and dance a lot. But sadly Emma and her friends Debbie and Debbie went back quite early when it started to get more happening. After they left, me and the others still continue partying. I even didn't know what time I left the club. Was really HIGH!!! Gosh... Really miss that moment and the feeling.
The next day, I just stayed at home and didn't go anywhere. Doing some housework, cleaning, rearranging and de-cluttering the living room and kitchen. Nothing much activity done this particular day. Was tired resulting from the hardcore party on Wednesday night.
On Friday, I went for my cousin's funeral service. Don't really quite know him personally but heard a lot about him. He is an athlete representing for the country in the 70's if I'm not mistaken. Really sad to lost a legend like him. Rest in Peace.
Saturday, doing some gotong-royong. Helping a family to move their stuffs and clean their house. The back side of the house got burned by fire where the store room, bathroom, laundry room, kitchen and a study room are. The father of the family got a minor burn and the other family members escaped safely.
These are just some activities I've done during the semester break. Now we've started our class again and we got 6 more weeks to go. These few days I didn't really got myself into study yet, sleeping most of the time.
I NEED MOTIVATION!!!
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All the organs of the body were having a meeting, trying to decide who was the one in charge.
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"I should be in charge," said the brain , "Because I run all the body's systems, so without me nothing would happen."
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"I should be in charge," said the blood , "Because I circulate oxygen all over so without me you'd all waste away."
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"I should be in charge," said the stomach," Because I process food and give all of you energy."
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"I should be in charge," said the legs , "because I carry the body wherever it needs to go."
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"I should be in charge," said the eyes, "Because I allow the body to see where it goes."
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"I should be in charge," said the rectum , "Because I'm responsible for waste removal."
All the other body parts laughed at the rectum And insulted him, so in a huff, he shut down tight.
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Within a few days, the brain had a terrible headache, the stomach was bloated, the legs got wobbly, the eyes got watery, and the blood Was toxic. They all decided that the rectum should be the boss.
The Moral of the story? Even though the others do all the work... The 'asshole' is usually in charge!
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The Grand Slam Sunday is happening again today!!! Today the big fours are competing against each other on their 31st matches of the league for the title race.
Last encounter, Grand Slam Sunday 16th of December 2007... First Round
Manchester United beat Liverpool at Anfield by 1 goal to 0, scored by Tevez the Scouse Buster while Arsenal beat Chelsea at home by 1 goal to 0, scored by ex-Chelsea player Gallas...
A great Christmas gift for the United's fan... THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!
For your information I'm a fan of Manchester United - so I'll talk more about Manchester United and I can assure you that this might get biased all the way long.
Man United vs Liverpool 16/12/07 - Fans taunt Scousers!!
GRAND SLAM SUNDAY, 23rd March 2008... Second Round
This time the Red Devils will host the match at Old Trafford against the Scouse, fighting for thier 4th position in the league against its neighbour the Toffees, and the Gunners will visit Stamford Bridge to fight for the 2nd place against rival the Blues.
I was very excited even before the match started. I'm always like this especially when United are head-to-head against their rivals. Sitting infront of the TV and sing my favourite Man United chants on the Merseyside.
Oh Merseyside is Full of SHIT
(to the tune of 'When The Saints Go Marching In')
Oh Merseyside! (Oh Merseyside!),
Is full of shit, (is full of shit),
Oh Merseyside is full of shit.
It's full of shit, shit, and more shit,
Oh Merseyside is full of shit...
More other United songs and chants on their rivals, Pride of Manchester.
Today Fergie has suprised us by using the 4-5-1 formation and put Tevez on the bench.
Rafa decides to use 4-4-1-1 formation and putting Torres and Gerrard up front.
The Final Result is.... The Red Devils BATTERED the Scousers THREE goals to NIL.
MANCHESTER UNITED 3
Brown 34', Ronaldo 79', Nani 81'
LIVERPOOL 0
Both team started with good football spirit with a lot of entertaining aggresive attacks especially from the Red Devils. The first booking was shown to Mascherano on his hard tackle on Paul Scholes. On the 34th minutes, defender Wes Brown hits the ball into the net off his back from Wayne Rooney's cross. On the stroke before half-time, the Man in Black sent Javier Masherano off the pitch for dissent (running about 20 yards to the ref asking "What has happened?" and got himself booked the second time). I should agree with Bennett's decision to book him and send him off. It is Masherano's fault who keeps on whining on an incident which doesn't concern him. Some more, the ref has warn him to shut up and fuck off but he just can't stop whining like a bitch. He left Bennett no choice but he After the incident, Steve Bennett got himself position into the centre of attention by the Scousers. He even refuse to award United a penalty on Jamie Carragher's miss-timed tackle on Rooney. Liverpool down to 10 men before the break. It's clear that Man United dominate the first half of the game.
Refreshed after the break, the Red Devils continue to dominate the possesion. Christiano Ronaldo scored his 34th goal and his first goal on the Scousers with a brilliant header delivery pass Reina and left the Scousers hopeless. Couple of minutes after that, Nani extended the lead by scoring the 3rd goal for United at the 81 minutes sending the fans crazy. Thundering applauses, songs and chants by the fans in Old Trafford and also don't forget the fans whose watching the match through the TV (like me), clapping hands and shouting out loud.
Match report from MANUTD.COM by Adam Bostock
I would like to experience the atmosphere at Old Trafford someday in the future. Watching the Red Army crushing its opponents.
The final whistle has blown at Stamford Bridge, end up with 3 goals. I was hoping for a draw so that it's hard for them to keep up, but instead the Blues gunned down Arsenal 2-1 and move themself up to the second spot leaving them 5 points behind the Champion.
It is a sad fact that Liverpool has never win the league title for 17 consecutive years and will continue long way. Most of the time they're struggling to get their ass on the 3rd to 5th position in the league. It's even almost impossible for them to climb up to the 2nd position, what to say to reach on the top of the league?
The Red Devils is unstoppable now, they even eliminates the Gunners from the FA Cup with a explosive score of 4 goals without reply!!!
Glory Glory Manchester United!!!
Actually I should post this update last Thursday but I went back to Miri for my nephew's, Melvin, wedding. I'm quite busy these few days so I have to postpone it until today.
*Widgets and Add-Ons
I've added the 'Recent Comment Feed' Widget which is quite a cool and helpful widget for the blog. Which will update me with the latest comments on any posts. Thanks for its help, I don't have to worry anymore checking comments on every page.
Example:
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*Outlook and Templates
All this while I've been trying to change my blog's outlook. I mean, to make it look a bit more fancy and more attractive because the original design is too plain. Below is the picture of my original blog, which only has 2 columns (Minima Template).
I've changed the template from minima to denim and also added a new column in between of the post and footer column.
Happy with the extra column but not with the design. I decided to browse for blogger's templates and I found few templates that really ticks me.
So I decided to try this template called Dilectio... It's a converted Wordpress's template, so that you can use it in Blogger.
Dilectio comes from the Latin Language and it means "love, solicitude, esteem".
Now my blog looks far more better and more attractive. As you can see...
* White background and header with the continuous swirl design.
* 3-columns theme.
* Tab menus.
* Navigation bars.
* Widget ready - two sidebars supporting widgets.
* Using 5 plugins - WP-PageNavi, Recent Posts, Recent Comments, Gravatar and FlickrRSS.
* "About this Blog" section which includes an intro, search and links to RSS feeds.
But I still do have a bit problem with the theme on its main content area. Disorganized arrangement of the contents. I'm trying to deal with the problem as soon as possible because this will spoil the looks of my blog and makes it look disorganized.
Eli Shares some helpful tips for your blog:
+ Recent Comments Feed Widget.
+ 3-Columns template (Denim Template).
- Links for other templates are available in the post.
- Make sure you choose the right selection for your blog.
+ Change your blog's outlook with cool premium themes.
[UPDATE] 17 March 2008
Bad news, I've found out that there's no 'Leave a reply' function in the comment area. Which I don't have any idea why it is not there. Now I'm still using the original blogger's "Post a comment".
Good news, I have solved the problem at the 'main content area'. It is quite a hardwork to check the codes throughly and spot where the problem lies. I have to do trial and errors check out on the codes. What I did was changing the value of any possible codes that involves image one by one until I found the flaw.
/**/ * html .post-body p img {} /* */
.post-body p img { max-width: 420px;}
.post-body p img { width:expression(this.width > 420 ? "420px" : this.width); }
.post-body img { margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: relative; border:solid 1px #495b6b;}
After changing the float value to relative, the pictures and text are properly aligned back as how it supposed to be. Problem solved, no more disorganized text alignment.
