Football: Champions League: Ryan and Ruud Silence the Boos ; Manchester United 2 Giggs 39, Van Nistelrooy 85 Benfica 1 Simao 59 Beleaguered Fergie Breathes Sigh of Relief As Old Stagers Calm the Masses at Old Trafford

Daily Post › September 28, 2005

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RUUD VAN NISTELROOY rode to Sir Alex Ferguson's rescue with a dramatic late winner to ease the mounting pressure on Manchester United's beleaguered manager.

Ferguson was spared any more abuse from his own supporters but as he stood helplessly in the dug-out, it appeared a precious victory in the 1968 European Cup re-match would elude him too until van Nistelrooy arrived, as he has so often, to bundle home Ryan Giggs' corner six minutes from time.

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Football: Champions League: Ryan and Ruud Silence the Boos ; Manchester United 2 Giggs 39, Van Nistelrooy 85 Benfica 1 Simao 59 Beleaguered Fergie Breathes Sigh of Relief As Old Stagers Calm the Masses at Old Trafford

The goal was the Dutchman's 47th in the European Cup, taking him into third ahead of Eusebio on the all-time list. But the statistics will mean nothing as Ferguson exhales a mighty sigh of relief.

Jose Mourinho, Rafa Benitez and eve...

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