08 December, 2011

Basel 2-1 Manchester United, Manchester United's greatest failure

The results are very surprising in a match some time ago, Manchester United failed to qualify for the Champions League last 16 unuk first time in six years after suffering a defeat of the host Basel 2-1.

Action Marco Streller and Alexander Frei presents a two-goal advantage the host directly. Phil Jones adds to his tally for United's coffers, but could not save his team from bad luck.Sure enough, the game lasted less than ten minutes, the hosts opened the scoring.

A cross Xherdan Shaqiri fail well anticipated by United's goalkeeper David de Gea and Streller action half-volley kick. Evra's foot before the ball tore through the opponent's goal.

But the other end of the story goes. Six minutes before dispersal, Smalling failed to guard the good Shaqiri can cross off to be refined Alexander Frei.

The hosts finished two goals ahead, but the unyielding character of United remain visible. Action Welbeck Sommer was forced to rescue a hit and the action was thwarted Federico Macheda crossbar.

Four minutes after the goal the host, United is able to respond through header from Phil Jones to cut the gap. Unfortunately these actions failed to bring the ticket to the next round.

For Basel, successfully advanced to the round of 16 this is the second time in their participation in the most elite competition in Europe. Basel had previously been passed in 2003.

Alexander Frei scored the second goal for the basel

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