Manchester United vs Tottenham Carling Cup Final Highlights Video

Manchester United 0 - 0 Tottenham
4 - 1
Penalties

The Carling Cup final at Wembley was every bit the chess game that usually occurs between sides managed by Sir Alex Ferguson and Harry Redknapp.

Manchester United fielded a young team with Ben Foster in goal and he rewarded the faith put in him by several fine saves and another spectacular stop during the penalty shoot-out. Darron Gibson almost out United ahead with a 25 yard effort that sent narrowly over. Gomes then saved from Nani whilst Aaron Lennon started to cause problems that the other end, Rio Ferdinand having to be at his best to block a dangerous cross. Ferdinand then almost turned scorer but his volley went over. Both sides promised much but failed to deliver and Ronaldo only sparkled in parts in an ultimately goal-less first 45 minutes.

The second half saw Anderson introduced and United pressed forward. Tevez put a good chance wide and United’s frustration grew when Ronaldo was booked for diving despite apparently being caught in full flight inside the area by a trailing Ledley King foot. Tottenham through Aaron Lennon produced a superb save from Foster and just before the end of normal time Ronaldo cut inside but his shot flew back out off the post.

Extra-time saw two tired teams trading blows with Darren Bent and Evra nearly grabbing winners for their teams. However, the match seemed destined to go to penalties and once O’Hara’s spot kick was saved by Foster, Spur’s confidence waned and the trophy was on it’s way to Manchester.