Park Ji-Sung was playing in a Manchester United shirt in Korea for the first time. When the Korean star took to the pitch on the 73th minute, he was given a rapturous welcome by the 80,000 fans who packed the Olympic Stadium. After the match ended, Park said: "I am pleased to stand before my Korean fans in the United shirt for the first time.

In keeping with the theme of catching up with belated news, here are the highlights from United's ongoing journey through Asia. United are off to a 2-0 start with five goals in their favor. The fact that they've played the same team twice and allowed a near comeback is nothing to... er... be worried about.

Liverpool Steven Gerrard's rediscovery of his form proved decisive. They had managed to scrape a much needed 3-2 win against a resilient Bolton side.

Hull scored 3 goals in the first 30 minutes and eked out a 3-2 victory over Everton.

The Chicago Fire looked sharp in the first half of its pre-season scrimmage vs. the Kansas City Wizards, with Patrick Nyarko scoring twice to give the Fire a 2-0 lead. The lead wouldn't last in the second half though, as the Wizards' pounced on a Fire lineup mainly consisting of reserves, scoring three unanswered goals to post a 3-2 vitory in pre-season action in Bradenton, Florida.

First Half Highlights
Second Half Highlights
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Manchester United v Aston Villa

Macheda's Stunner

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Despite Massimo Busacca's finger flailing shenanigans and subsequent ban, he's got nothin' on the suddenly comically under fire Fredy Fautrel of the Ligue 1. There was a great deal of controversy last week when it was reported that Jean-Michel Aulas, president of Lyon, has skipped on down to the referees' locker room during halftime of [.

Blackburn Rovers had emerged triumphant in the East Lancashire derby game against Burnley. Their first top-flight meeting after 43 years had ended with a 3-2 Blackburn win.Burnley's Robbie Blake scored a stunning 25 yards strike after only 5 minutes. But the lead was short-lived. David Dunn,Franco Di Santo and Pascal Chimbonda's goal sealed the points for Blackburn.

The United States will be going to the World Cup for the sixth straight time.

The Americans held off a fierce Honduran attack for a half, then broke down the Honduras defense for three second-half goals to win and clinch its place in the World Cup. Forward Conor Casey played the role of unlikely hero with two goals, his first two for the national team.

The United States will be going to the World Cup for the sixth straight time.

The Americans held off a fierce Honduran attack for a half, then broke down the Honduras defense for three second-half goals to win and clinch its place in the World Cup. Forward Conor Casey played the role of unlikely hero with two goals, his first two for the national team.