The Red Devils were in town..

July this year, again, I got the chance to go and watch my all time favourite team, Man Utd playing Malaysia-IX at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium. This was my third time watching them playing here in Malaysia. The first time was at the Shah Alam Stadium when Peter Schmeichel was still their no.1 goalie. The second was at Bukit Jalil National Stadium, when David Beckham was still a Devil and was still in the lime light. And the most recent one was after Michael Owen controversially became a Red Devil and gets to wear the legendary no.7 jersey.

Okay back to the Man Utd vs Malaysia-IX game. Unlike the previous two matches that I went, this time around, the main reason I wanted to go & watch the game was to experience & enjoy the ‘atmosphere’ at the stadium together with 85,000 other football lovers out there. I don’t actually really care what the final score line would be since this is only a mere ‘exhibition match’, as far as entertainment is concern hehe..

I was anticipating an ‘electrifying carnival like atmosphere’ and that was what EXACTLY happened. You can see oceans of people wearing Red, singing and dancing in unison..before, throughout and even after the ‘exhibition match’ ended. Something you rarely see in Malaysian football..with the exception of a Malaysia Cup Final (minus the ‘uncivilized’ acts by those fanatic supporters).

I was having so much fun playing with my binoculars I can see close-up Sir Alex picking his nose, Giggs scratching his crotch head & Owen teasing his teammates at the sub bench. Thanks to Joe Myer for lending me that kewl gadget.

Last but not least, here are some photos taken during the game to share with you guys. Have a great day and…Glory Glory Man Utd!!