Triple Crown
No fan of Manchester United there is little doubt who was the most successful season for his favorite team in the entire history of existence. Season in which muFc lost only four matches. Season in which the world thought the duo of Andy Cole - Dwight Yorke. Season in which Ferguson's proteges were able to get up from your knees the most important matches that seemed to have been lost. Season 1998/1999. The origins of Arsenal dethroned league season is not heralded greater success. The Red Devils had problems with a weak Leicester City, who ruthlessly used the defensive errors in Alex Ferguson's team, scoring two goals. Who knows whether admitting the children's game Scherninghama Teddy was not one of the best decisions throughout the United manager's career? The experienced Englishman scored two goals and saved a draw. Perhaps if it were not ultimately would make the United not to - as it seemed - lost items and other players would not have the motivation to fight in future meetings. And yet, the story had to roll differently. In the second round even ran out of the fight to the end and the Devils have lost two points again, this time to draw with West Ham. Yet it is precisely this encounter was a turning point this season. When it seemed that the Red Devils once again could be worse than Arsenal, the players in red jerseys began backbeat. For the first time in the season, a set of points swept United players in a meeting with Charlton. Only two rounds later, there was great joy in the stands Old Trafford - Manchester United footballers defeated perennial rivals, Liverpool FC, for the first time aspirations to claiming the championship title. Since that time it was just better. United seamlessly talked with Everton, Fulham and Southampton. After several months, however, came the collapse of form - in late November and early December Devils could not win the five match, with that, suffered the first defeat, 2:3 at home to Middlesbrough medium. Since then, the Devils once again took a grip, and the biggest merit was to have a manager, including Manchester United - Sir Alex Ferguson. Probably the best match of the season took place on the Devils Away v Nottingham Forest. Red Devils football players for 12 minutes before winning 4-1 already, so Ferguson could give a chance to show off the reserve. Used the chance to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who scored four goals and set the result of the meeting at 8:1. To this day, is the highest away win in the Premier League. For two rounds before the end of the tournament from the tournament were eliminated Chelsea London, but by the end we were forced to fight with another London club - Arsenal. A team led by Arsene Wenger won the league title in 1998, and every fan knew that Alex Ferguson would be able to do anything to pick up the cup to his biggest rival (not since today we know that Ferguson and Wenger never behind I do not like). At the turn before the end of the competition in the Premier League, both United and Arsenal have the same number of points and the same balance of goal. Have not happened in a similar situation in which two teams before the end of the tournament went literally head to head. However, this season was amazing for many reasons. At the stadium, Highbury, however, there was a large surprise. After fierce Wenger's proteges fighting killed in a skirmish with the fourth in the table Leeds United, which meant that Manchester United to the championship title was needed at least a draw. However, this task was not easy to do, because the Red Devils had to meet with the always unpredictable Tottenham Hotspur. It is true that the Spurs were on the 11 items and none of this result would not have changed, but players from London, not once shown that they can overcome the best and at any price they wanted to finish the game in a dignified manner. Even before the match Tottenham fans hope in the entire legendary Les Ferdinand. It was he gave the lead opponents, but United again showed class and managed to win this match. Gates then won the David Beckham and Andy Cole. After the match the fans and the players fall into euphoria, when the championship trophy lifted by all adored Peter Schmeichel. It was the beginning of the pursuit of the greatest success in the history of MU. Magpies in hell, devils in the sky these days many teams in Europe do not take seriously domestic cups. The priority is always the championship and Champions League, and other games are considered unnecessary exposure of players to injury and fatigue. In the same way I never thought, however, Alex Ferguson, who at all costs wanted to win the prestigious how these competitions. And when the manager, something he has planned MU, so must have happened. But let's start from the beginning. Since the beginning of fate did not spare the Red Devils. The first opponent was Middlesbrouth. This meeting seemed to be very interesting, and Boro manager and the players promised that seek to eliminate United in the fight for the FA Cup. For empty words, but ended up. MU beat Andy Cole, Denis Irwin and Ryan Giggs, despite the fact that opponents have already led 1-0 following a goal by Andy Townsend. While meeting with Middlesbrouth was rather one-sided, can not be said about the match against Liverpool. After three minutes of play, the Reds have won when you hit the head of Michael Owen. Since that time, Manchester took the loss for homework, but the players shocked inefficiency. A few moments after the break, the ideal situation squandered Paul Ince. Ferguson proteges to compensate for 86 minutes waiting for the match, when reliable Dwight Yorke beat goalkeeper when David Beckham played phenomenal. One minute before the expiry of injury time scored the game Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. L'poolu goalkeeper, David James, after the meeting acknowledged that the most painful defeat of his career. The meeting with Fulham fans were witnessing a very boring game. Both teams played casually, rarely attacked, and when there was a good situation, the shots were very inaccurate. The recovery team brought in Andy Cole scoring the only goal in the game and give United advancement to the quarterfinals of the FA Cup. The match against Chelsea was a fierce game show. Because of the red cards had to leave the pitch Paul Scholes and Roberto Di Matteo. The match ended goalless and the result was to make it clear to all the replay at Stamford Bridge. At that time no one had any doubt which team is better. After two goals from Dwight Yorke beat MU Londoners and probably qualified for the semifinals. The meeting with Arsenal was arguably the best and most exciting game in the FA Cup that season. It started great for United - a nice goal scored from outside the box David Beckham. A few moments later, however, Dennis Berkamp equalizer. Ball bounced on the legs yet Jaap Stam, which completely fool Peter Schmeichel. A few minutes later could have been 2-1 for the Gunners, but the judge did not consider the goals of Nicolas Anelki. The game was getting sharper, resulting in a red card for Roy Keane. In stoppage time sfaulował Phil Neville on his own penalty area Ray Parlour, which meant, of course, a penalty kick for the players Wenger. When the fans thought that it was already after the game, show off a phenomenal intervention Danish goalkeeper. Finally, there was extra time, which was hailed as a hero arguably Ryan Giggs, who first took the ball on the center line Vieirze Patrick, przedryblował Tony Adams, Martin Keown and Lee Dixon and then his left foot shot beat David Seaman and the United secured promotion to the finals of the oldest National Cup in history. In the final match was against muFc team Newcastle United. Red Devils have fared far better than the semi-final against Arsenal. In the 8th minute of the game replaced the injured Roy Keane and Teddy Sheringham scored a minute later to score for the team Alex Ferguson. After the break, their five cents he added Paul Scholes and now nothing could take Cup players United. Admittedly, the Magpies threw themselves into the attack, but the MU defense in this match was not to pass. By the end of the meeting did not change the result and the Devils have had a doublet. Like two belzebuby Champions League battle with the Red Devils had to start from the third qualifying round, which easily cracked down on the LKS Lodz. The match ended in Łódź 2:0 for MU Goals from Cole Giggs. It is true that the match at Old Trafford ended in a goalless draw unexpectedly, but Ferguson's players eventually advanced to the Champions League group phase. In the group were waiting for us FC Barcelona, \u200b\u200bBayern Munich, Copenhagen and Brondby. The first two teams we noted only draws. Both clashes with Barcelona ended a result of 3:3, and 1:1 Germany remisowaliśmy succession at Old Trafford and 2-2 in the away match. These results are dissatisfied with the charges the Scottish manager, who landed on the sports angry Danes. The match ended in Copenhagen, 6-2 result in favor of the Devils. Also went smoothly at Old Trafford, when the Danes with tears in his eyes came back to himself burdened with five goals and awkwardly under the United goal. The match ended with a 5-0 rout. Finally, from the group promoted the players of Manchester United and Bayern Munich. The big surprise was a quick goodbye to the competitions FC Barcelona, \u200b\u200bbut from the beginning it was known that one of these successful teams had to drop out already at this early stage. Semi-final match against Inter Milan was to be David Beckham's second leg at Diego Simeone. Media podgrzewały atmosphere recalling that the World Cup in 98 years the Englishman was provoked by the representative of Argentina and, consequently, received a red card. This is mainly for this reason, the sons of Albion as soon parted with the French championships. But the match at Old Trafford was conducted in an atmosphere of peace. Ultimately, the players of Manchester deservedly won 2-0 after two goals from Dwight Yorke, and to some extent, satisfaction could feel David, who has completed a nice assist on the second goal player from Trinidad and Tobago. In the return leg at San Siro Yorke and company have indeed losing 1-0, but the nerves cooled down Paul Scholes, who scored the equalizing goal. This is totally undercut the wing to Italy and since then the fans were impressed by the actions of the United just. Failed to score another goal, however, rise to the semifinals became a reality. Semi-final with Juventus for ever fallen deeply in the memory of every fan of the Red Devil. When the first leg at Old Trafford wygrywało Juve 2-0 after goals from Conte, and Zidane, few people believed in advance to the final. This how beneficial outcome was maintained up to 86 minutes, when he revealed himself to Teddy Sheringham genius. One minute before the end of the tie, led the Welshman Ryan Giggs, who has used a large class pass from Beckham. Although Ferguson's team was able to lead to a tie, then Juventus was a big favorite before the match second leg at the Stadio Delle Alpi. And it has led the hosts with two goals by Filippo Inzaghiego gained. And who knows what would have happened if it had not fought to the end of Roy Keane. Fellow Irishman gave the signal to attack and thanks to him, Man Utd have won - as it seemed - loser game. The final result read 3-2 to United and to score the importance of the final in Barcelona later earned master's United. The match at the Nou Camp was supposed to be an unusual event. Manchester United for the third time in the season, stood opposite the German champions, Bayern Munich. The earlier two meetings ended with the results remisowymi and it was hard to identify a favorite. The meeting was supposed to be aligned and holding in suspense until the last minute. And it did. Already in the fifth minute of Germany led 1-0 after the phenomenal MU shot from a free kick Mario Basler. It is true that United was in goal Peter Schmeichel himself, but even he was unable to defend the strike. That's when Germany felt that this meeting can win and rushed to attack. Ferguson's players had a lot of luck, because, first hit the woodwork, Mehmet Scholl, Carsten then Janckera shot bounced off the crossbar Manchester. After the break Scotland manager has by far the most relevant decision of his career. Let the pitch two incalculable reserves - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Teddy Sheringham. But even the 90 minutes they could not find a way of standing in the Bayern goalkeeper Oliver Kahn. After expiry of the regular playing time of many England fans przecierało eyes with tears and began to leave the stadium. But after a few moments, tears of sorrow and grief gave way to tears of euphoria. Alignment led to Sheringham, knocking a shot from outside the box Ryan Giggs. The story began with the projection of varying performed before David Beckham, once the MU all players, including Peter Schmeichel were within the German penalty area. After the end of about a minute in the corner of the pitch again became Becks. Few people expect that everything will end up the second goal for United. This time, Kahn found a way to Ole Solskjaer, knocking a shot from the near distance. Referee Pierluigi Collina, the meeting ended a few seconds after the resumption of play by the Germans. Many fans still have the memory of lying and crying Bayern players. But the main attraction that night was Manchester United. Manchester United, who enjoyed the win the Triple Crown. This is the end, there is nothing ... After this very spectacular success surprised no one individual awards for the players and manager United. David Beckham has been recognized by UEFA the best player Europe, Alex Ferguson received from the British queen knighted for his contribution to English sport. A few months later, United won the Intercontinental Cup with the Brazilian team Palmeiras. The only goal for the Red Devils won the Roy Keane. Since then, neither United nor any other club in Europe does not repeat this achievement, and all indications are that soon it will not change. And who knows whether the next team that will do this, you will not again Manchester United.
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