Ruud's top 10: Part two
28/07/2006 14:42, Report by Steve Bartram
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Here, ManUtd.com looks back on the second half of Ruud van Nistelrooy's
top 10 goals for United, in chronological order...
Vs Charlton Athletic (FA Barclays Premiership) 03/05/03
Firmly in the title ascendancy and with game running out, United knew a
win over Charlton would heap more pressure on Arsenal to match their form.
With nine goals in his previous seven Premiership games, Ruud’s sensational
form didn’t bode well for the Addicks. Two smart first-half finishes were
eclipsed by his third, a razor-sharp control and volley from David Beckham's
50-yard crossfield ball. A 4-1 win for United, coupled with the Gunners’
subsequent home defeat to Leeds 24 hours later, handed the Dutchman his
only Premiership winners’ medal.
Vs Everton (FA Barclays Premiership) 07/02/04
What an afternoon. A double from new signing Louis Saha and Ruud's 100th
United strike had put United into a seemingly unassailable three goal lead
at the interval. Time to see out the game without any unnecessary trouble.
Or not. Cue an aerial bombardment from Everton’s lanky troops, and suddenly
parity was restored. Having drawn level, however, the hosts’ threat waned
and United began chasing a winner. When it finally came, in the last minute,
it was a thing of beauty. A stunning right wing cross from Ronaldo gave Ruud
the chance to bullet home an unstoppable header and save face in the most
dramatic fashion.
Vs Lyon (UEFA Champions League) 15/09/04
United’s faltering start to the 2004/05 season was thanks in no small part
to the absence through injury of their Dutch goal machine. This, his first
start of the season, looked set to continue in the same vein as the French
champions established a two-goal lead. Shortly after the interval, however,
Ruud shook off the cobwebs and headed a crucial, landmark strike. Not only
did it set the scene for United to steal a point (guess who scored the
equaliser), it also nudged Ruud ahead of Denis Law and made him United’s
all-time top European goalscorer.
Vs Charlton Athletic (FA Barclays Premiership) 19/11/05
Narrowly beaten to United’s 2005/06 Goal of the Season award, the
Dutchman's incredible swivelling volley at the Valley will live long
in the memory. Locked at 1-1 despite dominating the game, it looked
like Sir Alex’s side needed a moment of magic to re-establish their
lead. In fact, they needed two. Wayne Rooney’s slalom through the
Charlton half took him past three Addicks players before he released
the ball with a delightful flick to van Nistelrooy. Ruud's fluid chest
control, swivel and rocketing volley saw United back ahead in the blink
of an eye.
Vs Bolton Wanderers (FA Barclays Premiership) 01/04/06
Could there be a more fitting demonstration of Ruud’s talents than his
final United goal? As the Reds mounted a late title charge, they found
themselves pushing for a crucial winner at the Reebok Stadium. John
O'Shea's slide-rule pass freed Louis Saha inside the area, and his
pull-back was clinically converted by van Nistelrooy. Untraceable
movement, immaculate timing and deadly finishing.
Thanks, Ruud, for five years of just that.
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