Manchester United 1 v 0 Manchester City
2nd October, 2009 - Old Trafford.
A tight encounter, saw Tevez lne up from the start against his former club. The United fans were respectful throughout the game, simply chanting United songs and getting behind their team. Also good to report that there were no repeats of the coin throwing or fans running on the pitch!
Plenty of ball retention by United, looking to break down their opponents, moving the ball from one wing to the other, where Nani and Valencia operated effectively. Rooney and Berbatov starting up front linked well.
The goal came, surprisingly enough, in extra time. And it was Rio Ferdinand, up from the back, who appeared at the back post from a United corner who sealed the win.
OK, to the gameplay. I thought very smooth. Yes, an improvement on 09, as the defending players actually tackle without having to slide in and give away free kicks. The game responds fast to commands. There is the new option to create set pieces across the field, so it is becoming more user friendly and life-like.
Only played 1 exhibition game, but I'm sure we'll find other improvements as we go along!
2nd October, 2009 - Old Trafford.
A tight encounter, saw Tevez lne up from the start against his former club. The United fans were respectful throughout the game, simply chanting United songs and getting behind their team. Also good to report that there were no repeats of the coin throwing or fans running on the pitch!
Plenty of ball retention by United, looking to break down their opponents, moving the ball from one wing to the other, where Nani and Valencia operated effectively. Rooney and Berbatov starting up front linked well.
The goal came, surprisingly enough, in extra time. And it was Rio Ferdinand, up from the back, who appeared at the back post from a United corner who sealed the win.
OK, to the gameplay. I thought very smooth. Yes, an improvement on 09, as the defending players actually tackle without having to slide in and give away free kicks. The game responds fast to commands. There is the new option to create set pieces across the field, so it is becoming more user friendly and life-like.
Only played 1 exhibition game, but I'm sure we'll find other improvements as we go along!