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Ronaldo brace secures easy win over Hammers

Two more goals
By Chris,
October 29 2008
Two first-half goals from Cristiano Ronaldo were enough for the Red Devils to secure a comfortable win over West Ham United. The first 45 minutes saw the hosts produce another crisp attacking performance as United raced to a two-goal advantage. The Hammers showed more fight after the break but maximum points never looked in doubt.

Ronaldo broke the deadlock on thirteen minutes as he slotted home a square-pass from Nani before clinching his brace soon after as he tapped home from close-range after some awesome build-up play and trickery from Dimitar Berbatov.

The Portuguese international has been criticised for not celebrating his goals this season - raising doubts over his commitment to the club. He met his first, however, with a clenched fist and screams of delight just days after hinting his long-term future lies at Old Trafford.

Edwin van der Sar, celebrating his 38th birthday, was given the evening off - but stand-in 'keeper Tomasz Kuszczak didn't have much to do as the Hammers struggled to register a shot on target. Their best chance came when Craig Bellamy found Boa Morte with a floating pass and the striker, with all the time in the world, hit a pathetic effort straight at the Polish stopper.

The result means United are without defeat in ten matches and now sit sixth in the table. Sir Alex will now target victory over Hull, themselves hammered by Chelsea on Wednesday evening, on the weekend.

Full Time - Manchester United 2-0 West Ham United
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Ronaldo brace secures easy win over Hammers
Posted by: manutdweb.com (IP Logged)
Date: 29/10/2008 22:33

Ronaldo brace secures easy win over Hammers

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Re: Ronaldo brace secures easy win over Hammers
Posted by: ExPatRed (IP Logged)
Date: 29/10/2008 23:58

Good win, bit disappointed to see us ease off in the second half, a decent team may have taken advantage of that.

I know Nani can be selfish and a bit immature at times but that guy has heaps of talent...I reckon he will score a bag full soon. Nice to see Carrick come back too.

It also looked like WH were targetting Ronnies ankle, there were some well dodgy tackles going in there.

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Re: Ronaldo brace secures easy win over Hammers
Posted by: Irish Red (IP Logged)
Date: 30/10/2008 11:58

Cruised to victory.

Exquiste piece of skill by Berbatov for the second goal. Sensational (Sm152)

Now for 3 more points against Hull

Ill bwe in the Stretford end for it (Sm13)

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Re: Ronaldo brace secures easy win over Hammers
Posted by: Rogero (IP Logged)
Date: 03/11/2008 19:36

Irish - let me know when you are over next.

You going to the Sunderland game ?

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