Manchester United chose to compete in the 2000 FIFA Club World Championship in Brazil rather than defend their title, believing that it would benefit the Football Association's quest to host the 2006 FIFA World Cup (which was eventually awarded to Germany). Manchester United's semi-final versus Liverpool finished 0-0, despite a goal by Roy Keane being ruled out for offside against Yorke, who was standing in the center of the pitch not interfering with play after Ryan Giggs had played the ball to himself in the build-up. They finished the season as league runners-up, one point behind Manchester United, who won the title on the last day. United also defeated Arsenal in an FA Cup semi-final replay, with Ryan Giggs scoring the game-winning goal in extra time in the 109th minute. Manchester United chose to compete in the 2000 FIFA Club World Championship in Brazil rather than defend their title, believing that it would benefit the Football Association's quest to host the 2006 FIFA World Cup (which was eventually awarded to Germany).