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Edwin van der Sar Testimonial



Amsterdam ArenA, 3 August 2011
Ajax U13 2-2 Man Utd U13 Ajax '95 1-0 Holland '98
Ajax 1-2 Edwin's Dream Team

 

Edwin says his farewells

Edwin van der Sar bowed out of football on a high during an emotional testimonial night in Amsterdam.
Ajax staged a fitting tribute to the great goalkeeper and the evening ended with several United stalwarts - Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic, Michael Carrick, Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney - turning out in Edwin's Dream Team.
Gary Neville also played for the star-studded side, managed by Sir Alex, who took the lead at the start of the second half when Everton's former Red Louis Saha latched onto Ferdinand's through ball to score. Van der Sar was beaten by a Rodney Sneijder rocket that came back off a post and Derk Boerrigter stroked in the rebound for the equaliser.
Carrick was replaced in the first half by Edgar Davids and a number of substitutions took place as the match was played at a pedestrian pace but a goal of genuine quality proved decisive. Giggs and Rooney were heavily involved in the build-up and Dennis Bergkamp drilled in an unerring finish.
In the earlier games, United's Under-13s drew 2-2 with their Ajax counterparts thanks to two goals by Callum Gribbin. Edwin's son Joe played in goal for the young Reds and Melle Meulensteen also got a run-out. Van der Sar (Senior) then kept a clean sheet as Ajax '95 beat Holland '98 through a Marc Overmars strike.
Edwin's Dream Team: Van der Sar; Neville, van Bronckhorst, Ferdinand, Vidic; Carrick, Giggs, Zenden, Kuyt; Rooney, Saha.



Legend: Football paid tribute to Dutch goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar in Amsterdam

 

 

Family affair: Van der Sar's son Joe, who is on Manchester United's books, featured in an early game

His son Joey, also a goalkeeper, opened the festivities with a training match between Manchester United D1 and Ajax D1.

 

 

A Dream Team XI featuring the likes of Wayne Rooney, Ryan Giggs, Dirk Kuyt, Edgar Davids, Rio Ferdinand and Dennis Bergkamp took the field to play the current Ajax crop, with the Arsenal great getting on the scoresheet along with Louis Saha in a 2-1 win.

 

Wayne Rooney and Dennis Bergkamp star in Edwin Van der Sar's testimonial - Edwin Van der Sar’s testimonial day at Ajax seemed like it was plucked straight from the field of fantasy, so fittingly it was the dream team duo of Dennis Bergkamp and Wayne Rooney that finished it off.

 

 

 

Speaking to the crowd afterwards, Van der Sar, who left the field to a standing ovation shortly before the end, said: 'I want to thank everyone in the stadium, thanks for your support down through the years. I will never forget this night.'

Others were quick to praise the 40-year-old.

 

 

 

 

PAUL SCHOLES TESTIMONIAL- MAN UTD vs NY COSMOS



Man Utd   6

Scholes (9), Rooney (28 pen), Anderson (50), Welbeck (59), Diouf (69,74)

New York Cosmos   0 

The night was always going to belong to Paul Scholes, despite the galaxy of stars on show at Old Trafford. Pele and Eric Cantona may have been part of the Cosmos ranks but nothing could overshadow the quiet genius of United's literally shy and retiring midfielder.



Paul Scholes of Manchester United waves to the fans with his children, Arron, Alicia and Aiden prior to his Testimonial Match between Manchester United and New York Cosmos at Old Trafford on August 5, 2011 in Manchester, England.

don of all dons

giggsy and scholesy celebrate for his final goal in a MANCHESTER UTD SHIRT

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ROONEY STRIKES AGAIN


even fabio cannavaro came out to pay tribute


SCHOLES CLOSIN' DOWN HIS MAN






'KIKO' MACHEDA


SCHOLES COMES OFF THE PITCH TO A ROARING STANDING OVATION


sir alex hails his long lasting warrior. RESPECT!!!!!!!



SCHOLES SAYS HIS GOODBYE AT OLD TRAFFORD

HIGHLIGHTS

 

UNITED PRESEASON ROUNDUP

 

New England Revolution   1

Man Utd   4

13 July 2011 Gillette Stadium | Attendance: 51,523

 

 

NE Revolution 1 United 4

The first half was one to forget, but a flurry of second-half goals, including four in the space of 11 frantic minutes, kickstarted Manchester United's pre-season tour of the United States and gave fans in New England's Gillette Stadium plenty to cheer.

The Reds ran out 4-1 winners and were the better side for long periods in the game, even if the first 45 minutes failed to yield more than a smattering of goal-mouth action.

starting 11



first look at new signee ashley young

lindegaard makes a fine save

that damn Owen never stops scoring

MACHEDA GETS IN ON THE SCORING ACTION

new england gets one back off a deflection

macheda bags himself a brace. he loves playing in the U.S.

JI SUNG HELPS HIMSELF TO THE FINAL GOAL

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Seattle Sounders   0

Man Utd   7

Owen (15), Diouf (49), Rooney (51, 69, 72), Park (71), Obertan (88)

20 July 2011 CenturyLink Field | Attendance: 67,052

 

 

 

Sounders 0 United 7

None of Sir Alex Ferguson’s men will have been sleepless in Seattle after United were forced to work hard on an energy-sapping pitch to procure a 7-0 victory in the Reds’ second US Tour clash.

The scoreline suggests a stroll in the park, but for the first 45 minutes the sides were evenly matched for long periods. Then, an explosion of second-half goals – including three in four minutes – put the game way out of sight.

Fitness is always the main aim during pre-season, although Sir Alex will certainly be pleased with the Reds’ performance and composure in front of goal during an entertaining game played before a packed and passionate crowd at CenturyLink Field.



tuff 1st half

BUT ONCE AGAIN THAT DAMN OWEN MAKES IT 1-0 AT THE END OF HALF

2nd half all heel breaks loose Mame Biram Diouf got on the scoresheet as the Reds ran riot


3-0 rooney


Wayne Rooney drills in number four as he looks sharp


Ji-sung Park takes the plaudits after scoring again on tour from Rooney's dummy


Wayne Rooney slams home as he bags a hat-trick



Gabriel Obertan rounds off the scoring with number 7


Rio Ferdinand picks up a knock towards the end of the match


take a look at the beatdown