United ensured a comfortable route into the UEFA Cup Second Qualifying Round with a 3-0 win over in Norway today. Shola Ameobi came into the side in place of the injured Albert Luque, and gave us the lead just before the half hour after Fredrikson could only parry N’Zogbia’s powerful free kick. Stephen Carr then sent skipper Scott Parker away down the right, and his brilliant ball across the 6-yard box was put away by Shola for our 2nd goal, which left the Norwegians needing 3 to progress.

[Read More]