Rooney's Lightning Strike: It's not the first time I've been left wanting with ESPN's soccer analysis. (I watch from Canada.) But yesterday Tommy Smyth confused me again by claiming that Dida left too much room at the near post on the third and winning goal. It's a shame that Tommy saw it this way because his comments detracted from what I think is one of the smartest goals of the year by Rooney. Dida wasn't really to blame. The fact is that the goal went in because Rooney surprised the keeper, the defender marking him and everyone watching with a lightning quick decision to shoot. It wasn't even the speed of the shot itself but the speed of the decision that brought about United's late winner.
2007-04-25 05:58:56 · 16 answers · asked by beautifulgamer 2 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ English Football
As a golie u r always taught that u cover your first post (i know its my position).
if they score on u because of a cross, thats not your fault, that is when its a good shot and good decision by the striker.
BUt, also Rooney had to see Dida's position, it was his decision to take advantage of Dida's bad placement.
Its a great goal for quick thinking.
Off Topic:
The First goal by Cristiano Ronaldo is Dida's fault also, on the corner kick he does nt go for the ball, he is 2 or 3 feet away from Cristiano's head but instead of going for the ball he waits for header. A golie his size shouldnt stay in place like he did, he has the reach to get any ball in the air.
2007-04-25 06:45:10 · answer #1 · answered by kbird182 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Both of them, in my opinion. I mean, every keeper knows he must ALWAYS cover his near post.However, Wayne´s surprising strike didn´t give Dida much time to think. All in all, Rooney´s one of the best players in the world and yesterday´s performance was a clear example of it
2007-04-25 17:01:53 · answer #2 · answered by alfonso p 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it was horrid positioning from Dida, he should have guarded his near post a little better. Rooney was able to score precisely because Dida was off-position.
2007-04-25 13:47:54 · answer #3 · answered by I_am_LeoMessi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rooney did seem to hit that quickly so I don't think Dida was at fault. I thought Dida could've saved it
2007-04-25 13:05:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it was rooney skill and quick shot i saw him made that shot many times. You cant blame dida he isnt as wide as the goal do u agree.
2007-04-25 13:57:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
It was an extraordinary goal. Dida may have been positioned badly but I doubt he had time to get his bearings.
2007-04-25 13:03:04 · answer #6 · answered by James T 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It was definitly a bit of both, but I do think that it was more Rooney's good reaction. A nice goal, however.
2007-04-25 17:24:22 · answer #7 · answered by r@smusic@ 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dida is one of the best goalie's in the world
and it ws 4 def rooney's quick descion
2007-04-25 13:45:42 · answer #8 · answered by Frihah Anti-Milanist 4lyf! 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
wayne rooney's quick decision
2007-04-25 13:18:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well i will have to say that it was rooneys very very very very very veeeeryy quick deciding! i mean 20 seconds before the clock stopped!!! man that guys amazing! not that i "fancy" him its just he's good i have my eye on someone else (hint: look at my pic) lmoa anyway1 bye
2007-04-25 15:09:17 · answer #10 · answered by ËňİğϻᾱŤīĉ ŦŕǐᴄΚṨṮḛṙ™ 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋