Manchester United young side could pass yesterday Middlesbrough test in the 3rd round of Carling Cup (League Cup)  in front of a 53,000 crowd at Old Trafford which was too less comparing with regular attendence of Premier League and Champions League.

Ronaldo opened the scoring sheet with a rocket header after Ryan Giggs  corner. In the second half, Middlesbrough equilized by Johnson. The game changed once Emmanuel Pogatetz was sent off after a bad tackle with Brazilian youngster Rodrigo Possebon who was replaced by Darron Gibson. Late goals came from Ryan Giggs (79) and Nani (90) to ensure United, six time winners, go through to the fourth round. Read the full story

The draw of the Carling Cup (also known as League Cup) was held today and Manchester United will host Middlesbrough who are competing in the Premier League too. Sir Alex Ferguson usually gives his reserves and youth team players a chance to play with the first team in this tournament. But this time United are not playing a lower division team which may change Fergie mind and sees him starting with the best eleven he has.
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