it'sallinthename: Manchester United Legends v Rosemount F.C Legends

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Manchester United Legends v Rosemount F.C Legends

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After ninety minutes of football that only dreams are made of, there was only ever going to be one winner - Diabetes Ireland, the charity in which the game was set up to benefit and benefit they did. Other benefactors were the sell-out crowd and the Rosemount Legends who played with their hearts on their sleeves to see out a two all draw.

Rosemount legend in his own right, referee Ian Morgan blew the whistle to signal kick-off, also encouraging the crowd into a burst of energy and the first of many cheers and the match was under way. It didn't take long for Rosemount to quickly set the pace of the game. With a long through ball played by John Bennet along the grass, the United defence of Bryan Robson and David May, were split and the older sibling Alan Bennet superbly lobbed the keeper who was diving at the feet of the striker.

Dreams can come true and Rosemount began to believe that they were living one. Ten minutes gone and they found themselves one nil up after brothers-in-arms and life linked up to inspire the rest of the team to dream. United were slow to get into the game but with every passing minute, they began to find their feet. Rosemount were getting the better of the chances but just couldn't put the ball beyond the United keeper.

After 24 minutes, United midfielder Ray Wilkins fouled an opponent in a dangerous position, ten yards outside the box. A looping cross into the box created pandemonium in the box and the ball eventually surfaced, bouncing itself towards the feet of Rosemount defender Mousy who struck it first time and the ball flew into the corner of the net. Twenty-five minutes gone and Rosemount found themselves two up thanks to a defender who hasn't scored all season for the league team.

United quickly began to find their feet after that and the momentum began to switch. United players seemed to either slip, trip or just embarass themselves when they found themselves with decent opportunities. Rosemount would go in at the half-time whistle (35 minutes) leading by two goals and half-way to living the dream.

The second-half got under way and United started the better, creating chances and gathering momentum. It wasn't long before United had their goal after some good play. Rosemount hadn't found their feet in the second half and were soon punished again, leaving the score at two a piece. They did eventually find their feet in the end, and the defence was solid until the final whistle.