THE key stats and moments from the game against Man Utd.
Rovers
FRIEDEL: Came to Rovers' rescue on a number of occasions with some crucial saves in both halves. ...8
NEILL: Had his hands full against Paul Scholes who tried to ghost in from his position on the left at every opportunity...6
GRESKO: Another impressive display from the Slovakian who kept Beckham relatively quiet. Also supplied some dangerous crosses...7
SHORT: Given a hard time by Van Nistelrooy who caused Rovers all kinds of problems at the back....7
BERG: Scored a good goal against his former club on what could be his last appearance at Old Trafford...7
FLITCROFT: Got through plenty of work as usual before Rovers ended up getting overrun in midfield in the closing stages...7
DUNN: Started off brightly but faded in the second half and his penalty miss ended up proving costly...6
TUGAY: Neat and tidy in midfield without ever really hurting United in the final third...7
COLE: Missed a golden chance early on when it was still 0-0 and never really imposed himself after that...5
YORKE: Never looked like scoring on the day after being brought back into the side in place of Hakan Sukur....5
DUFF: Sparkled in the first half down the left where he linked up impressively with Gresko before he was later withdrawn...7
SUBS:
MARTIN TAYLOR (for Berg, 64) 7;
HAKAN SUKUR (for Duff, 66) 6
NOT USED: GRABBI, TODD, KELLY
OPPOSITION:
BARTHEZ: Caught out by Berg...6
BROWN: Struggled against Duff...6
P NEVILLE: Impressive going forward...7
FERDINAND: Had Yorke in his pocket...7
SILVESTRE: Rock solid at the back...7
BUTT: Workmanlike...6
FORTUNE: Did a job...7
BECKHAM: Created the opener...6
SCHOLES: Two vital goals...8
VAN NISTELROOY: Wreaked havoc...9
GIGGS: Electrifying pace...8
SUBS:
RICARDO (for Barthez, 46) 6
KEANE (for Butt, 56) 7
SOLSKJAER (for Giggs, 83)
NOT USED: G NEVILLE, FORLAN
STATS:
Goal attempts: Rovers 12 United 18
Shots on target: Rovers 3 United 12
Woodwork: Rovers 0 United 0
Offsides: Rovers 3 United 2
Corners: Rovers 3 United 8
Free kicks: Rovers 12 United 10
Bookings: Rovers; None United; None
Sendings off: None
Referee: Mr A D'Urso 6
Attendance: 67,626
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