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Titolo: Player by Player

Manchester United were thankful for two penalty shoot-out saves from their
new American keeper Tim Howard, which gave them the satisfaction of walking
out of the Millennium Stadium with this year's FA Community Shield...
TheFA.com takes a look at how Howard and all the other players fared...
ARSENAL
1. Jens Lehmann
A so-so performance between the sticks for the man signed in the summer from
Borussia Dortmund. Looked a little flustered at times and left totally
exposed for Silvestre goal.
12. Lauren
Had a reasonable at right-back. wasn't happy when his centre-backs allowed
Silvestre all the time and space in the world to score United's goal. Scored
his penalty in the shoot-out.
23. Sol Campbell
Was part of the poorly organised Arsenal defence which allowed Silvestre to
score so easily but otherwise was his usual strong and speedy self,
especially when Solskjaer looked to have clear shot at goal.
28. Kolo Toure
With a number of eyes firmly fixed on him, Toure did well with the pressure
of partnering Campbell in the centre of the Arsenal defence. Firm in the
tackle and quick to boot.
3. Ashley Cole
The England man received a yellow card within the first two minutes for
fouling Butt but had a decent enough game. His characteristic forward bursts
were there as usual.
15. Ray Parlour
Workmanlike performance in midfield. Decent tackling and lay-offs. Replaced
at half-time.
4. Patrick Vieira
A tower of strength as usual in the heart of midfield though arguably he was
beaten by Keane in their personal tussle. Still key to everything Arsenal
do, he looked to be ready for the season ahead.
19. Gilberto
No goal-scoring heroics this time and the Brazilian's performance was
punctuated by occasionally sloppy distribution needlessly giving away
possession.
8. Freddie Ljungberg
So often the hero at Cardiff, Freddie was quiet by his exceptionally high
standards. At times he looked somewhat isolated on Arsenal's wing and unable
to really get into the game.
14. Thierry Henry
The Frenchman's performance was nowhere near what he is capable of but, in
one sublime moment, his sensational 30-yard free-kick curved round United
defensive wall to beat Howard and level at 1-1 after 20 minutes. A truly
outstanding goal.
10. Dennis Bergkamp
Didn't really see much of the ball for the first part of the first half and,
in truth, made only a minor impression on the match. Arsene Wenger left him
on after half-time and brought Henry off at the interval.
Substitutes:
7. Robert Pires (for Parlour, 45)
Lively and added a new dimension to Arsenal's sometimes flat play. Wasted
great opening when only came up with a tame, off-target flick. Crucial
penalty saved.
11. Sylvain Wiltord (for Henry, 45)
Ran hard up front but unable to really impose himself on contest. Scored his
penalty.
9. Francis Jeffers (for Bergkamp, 60)
On field for only fourteen minutes then had 50-50 challenge with Neville.
The England international reacted badly by kicking a prostrate Neville and
was sent-off.
17. Edu (for Gilberto, 60)
Satisfactory game when given his chance. Nothing spectacular though. Scored
his spot-kick.
16. Giovanni van Bronckhorst (for Ljungberg, 65)
Always eager to get involved, although his involvement was limited.
Spot-kick saved.
MANCHESTER UNITED
14. Tim Howard
Caught out for Henry's majestic goal - when he made the mistake of rocking
back on his heels so unable to scramble across his line. Excellent at
dealing with crosses.
3. Phil Neville
Enterprising showing. Set tone for opening stages with a late tackle on
Vieira after 28 seconds, earning him a booking.
5. Rio Ferdinand
Mr Cool as usual. Unflustered by Arsenal's forward efforts and dealt with
them in his trademark composed manner. Hit the net from the spot.
27. Mikael Silvestre
Energetic performance. Arrived at far post to nod home fourth goal of United
career after 15 minutes.
25. Quinton Fortune
Reliable at the back and always appeared in control. Useful attacking
impetus as well.
20. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Always eager to break forward and was one of United's most influential
forces in the final third of the park. Solskjaer always seemed to offer
himself to other midfielders and got away a number of shots none of which
seriously threatened Howard's goal.
16. Roy Keane
As ever so important to Ferguson's game plan. He and Vieira had a great
battle all afternoon long and it would probably be fair to say that he edged
out the Arsenal man in their personal battle. Supplied the flick-on from
Giggs' corner for Silvestre to score his goal.
8. Nicky Butt
The World Cup star was strong in the middle of the park and was rather
unlucky to gkive away the free-kick for Henry's wonderful set-piece
equaliser.
18. Paul Scholes
Probably shaded it as United's man of the match - very impressive in the
centre of the United midfield. He charged into tackles and, most notably,
produced clever distribution, especially pinged passes whistling out to
Solskjaer on the right. Scored his penalty.
10. Ruud van Nistelrooy
A willing runner up front, as always. Came close to scoring, heading against
top of bar when Giggs' header rebounded from post and also inches away from
tucking home Giggs cross. Saw his penalty brilliantly saved.
11. Ryan Giggs
Playing upfront with van Nistelrooy but also dropping wide onto both flanks,
the Welsh winger was full of energy and at the centre of many dangerous
United attacks. Delivered corner for Silvestre's opener and got faintest
touch on Neville cross to hit post.
Substitutes
19. Eric Djemba-Djemba (for Butt, 60)
Looked a real handful in his first competitive game for the Red Devils. Full
of running and with plenty of tricks up his sleeve. A great signing by Sir
Alex Ferguson.
22. John O'Shea (for Fortune, 69)
Average game by the substitute, without any real opportunity to impress.
21. Diego Forlan (for Neville, 79)
Lively but had no real chance to shine up front. Scored from the spot.

 got away a number of shots none of which seriously threatened Howard's goal.
ah si???!?! e adesso Ole Gunnar si mette a tirare nella sua porta? :D
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ah si???!?! e adesso Ole Gunnar si mette a tirare nella sua porta? :D
Nooo, infatti č scritto che non ha minacciato la porta di Howard...magari
quella di Lehmann sě :PPPP
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