Wayne Rooney was the match-winner with a brace of second-half headers to earn United a precious first-leg advantage. They came after Paul Scholes' fortunate equaliser but Milan played their part after Ronaldinho's deflected opener.Clarence Seedorf's skilful 85th-minute finish gave Milan hope, while Michael Carrick was sent off in injury time.
Carrick's second yellow card - for kicking the ball away - capped a frantic finale as Milan, who had bossed the opening hour, threatened to deny United a first win in the stadium.
And that, combined with Seedorf's late goal, served to take the edge off the win, even though United showed just about enough to suggest they can keep Milan at bay in the second leg on 10 March . (Daily Mail)