United came from behind with another Ronaldo penalty to draw this game.
I felt that United did enough in the first half to control the game, but did not turn some excellent passing moves into clear cut chances. Only one created a real chance and that was the goal, Rooney taking excellently. However, defences lapses and a goalkeeper mix up let Middlesbrough back into the game.
In the second half, it was more even, and United did not click as they did at times in the first half. It was clear they missed Scholes. In the end, it was a 50/50 decision for the penalty where the defender did raise his arms, but was able 2 yards from the ball and it was going straight for his face. I’ve seen them not given.
The main plus from the game is the replay means that Scholes will miss one less league match from his three game suspension.
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