Quick Report: Milan 2-3 Manchester United

(GSM) – Manchester United have one leg in the quarter finals of the UEFA Champions League following a Wayne Rooney-inspired 2-3 win at AC Milan on Tuesday.

The opening goal at San Siro came after only three minutes. A shot from Brazilian play-maker Ronaldinho was deflected by Michael Carrick, leaving keeper Van der Sar without a chance to make the save.

United equalised in the 36th minute however as a cross from Darren Fletcher allows Paul Scholes to convert near the goal. The midfielder intended to hit the ball with his right foot but accidentally scored with his left.

Ronaldinho almost restored Milan’s lead on the hour mark when the midfielder forced Van der Sar to stretch and make the save.

Six minutes later, it was United to go ahead through Wayne Rooney. The international striker was well positioned to head home from an Antonio Valencia cross.

Eight minutes later, Rooney added a second to set the score to 1-3. This time it was Fletcher to deliver the cross that allowed the forward to head past Dida for a more comfortable lead.

Milan would not give up however and substitute Clarence Seedorf pulled one back with five minutes to go. Ronaldinho sent in a low cross and Seedorf’s flick went past Van der Sar to make it 2-3.

The visitors did have Michael Carrick sent off in the 93rd minute but that could not keep them from winning the game and giving themselves a great starting position for the second leg, at Old Trafford.