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Originally Posted by jazzman
Pretty predictable stuff as far as the games today were concerned....
Man Utd 1 Roma 0 (aggregate 3-0)
A stroll in the park for Man Utd, as they booked their place in the Champions League semi-finals. Roma had a chance to make a game of it, but Daniel de Rossi blasted a shocker of a penalty over the top. After that it was pretty much Man U in control with a diving header from Tevez sealing the deal. This makes it 3 out of 4 semi-finalists from the English Premier League, which in my opinion can claim to be the toughest and best league in Europe and perhaps the world.
Barcelona 1 Schalke 0 (aggregate 2-0)
A scrappy game overall with Barcelona getting a scrappy goal through Yaya Toure who was at the right place at the right time to slot home a clearance off the goal line.
This sets up a classic Champions League semi-final match up between Man U and Barca with the first leg at the Nou Camp. I can't wait for this one!
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The United game was a pretty much what I thought it would be. Roma would try and push forward with no real convictions so as to not get caught on the counter. United put out not the most skillful side possible but a side that will run after everything. Schalke's magic ran out and now we have a classic match up.