Chicarito’s Mexican side defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 in the international friendly played yesterday. Our “little-pea” was easily the best player on the field, despite missing a penalty.
Hernandez was amongst the 5 players whom the new coach, Manuel de la Torra, decided to pick after the world cup debacle under previous coach. The 50,000 odd fans were delighted with the football and also the fact that they were allowed to carry their Vuvuzelas with them.
In the 49th minute, Mexico were awarded a penalty. Hernandez took the penalty, which the Bosnian goalkeeper managed to keep out. The ball bounced out, though, and bounced back over the goal line. While it appeared defender Miralem Pjanic deflected the ball into his own goal, Hernandez was credited with the goal. Mexico’s second goal was similar to Rooney’s first goal against Villa in which VDS provided the assist. Here, Mexico goalkeeper, Jesus Corona’s long ball took a bounce over the Bosnian defenders and Pacheco won the race to the ball and scored.
After the match, Hernandez said, “The most important thing is the victory. I didn't know if it was my goal or if it was an own goal, but I celebrated with my teammates and laughed because of the circumstance that arose. Scoring is always beautiful but it's better to win. It does you no good if you score three goals and you don't win."
After having scored from his face against Chelsea in the Community Shield game at Wembley Stadium, Chicharito has marched onto a dream start with Manchester United. He was the fastest player at the World Cup 2010.
The new baby faced "Little Pea" - Chicharito having a picture with the Community Shield trophy at the Wembley Stadium
He came on at half-time for Manchester United partnered with Dimitar Berbatov. His name is Javier Hernandez, people aptly call him Chicharito (Little Pea, big pea being the legendary footballer and his father El Chicharito). I suggest you learn his name as you're gonna shout it many times in the coming season.
Chicharito is the first Mexican player let alone striker to be signed by Manchester United so far since 1878 - when the club was formed!
In the community shield game against Chelsea on sunday, Hernandez managed to score a rather awkward but lucky goal off his head! It was an electric combo of Dimi and Chicha... Dimi - who barely runs and Chicha who runs like a wild dog, mind it!
Javier Hernandexwas the fastest runner or shall we say fastest player of the World Cup 2010 with a maximum speed of 20 mph which is 32.15 kmh.. He also managed to score to lovely goalas!
So far, Hernandez has played 3 games for United: Out of which he has scored on 2 occasions!
Once against MLS all-stars and the other against Chelsea last sunday.
One of the quickest runners around: The name is "Javier Hernandez"aka Chicharito
When will he score at Old Trafford? That's a question yet to be answered.. Will he feature against Liverpool on 19/09/2010? and possibly score?
Chicharito has been rightly praised by Scholes and Vidic after the community shield game. He has been quoted as a very "sharp" player, similar to what Ole Solksjaer performed...
I reckon this premier league will be BIG for United, who can easily win it looking at the striking talent they have, the only concern is that there are very less goals from the midfield. Only Gibson and Scholes find the goal that often. I would be interested if Fletcher becomes more goal-scoring rather than just opposition's play-destroying!
Dimitar with its elegance will set up Hernandez, who then will chop the ball behind the goal line.. I believe Chicharito and Rooney are both similar kind of players, would be a big mistake playing them together, playing with Berba would be pretty wise!
It's still too early to say but I think Chelsea better watch out for this season, they might have to exit this season without a Trophy and United will take atleast 3.
Now that's my views, what do you think?
Manchester United 3-1 Chelsea Video Highlights
Where to watch it live? MUTV or ESPN Deportes (Mexico)
Manchester United agreed on playing Chivas Guadalajara as part of the £6m signing of the Mexican sensation - Javier Hernandez "Chicharito".
This game will be the inaugural game played at the brand new stadium in Guadalajara which is speculated to seat 70,000 people.
The expectations are big from the 22 year old child faced Mexican striker Chicharito who will play his 2nd game in Red t-shirt against his former club. He will apparently play the last 45 minutes of the game. It'll be interesting to watch if he celebrates on scoring a goal (which I'm sure he will).
Chicharito has become the first Mexican player to play with Manchester United and has been highly rated by football legends like Sir Bobby Charlton, Ryan Giggs, Van Der Sar and of course! Sir Alex Ferguson. He scored a lovely chip goal on his debut against MLS All-Stars after coming on as a sub 6 minutes from Full-time. It's amazing how he timed his run and chipped with no problems...
Our predictions: MU 3-1 Chivas, Chicharito to score.
This was one of the most aggressive displays seen from Manchester United in quite a while. 7 goals in 1 game reminds me of the Manchester derby last September. However, there were no Michael Owen moments in this game and the whole game was very energy filled - a great ending to the North American tour.
Javier Hernandez, United's most recent transfer from Chivas this summer for £7m, scored in his debut game 6 minutes from full-time which was like icing on cake. I'm sure Sir Alex will be more than pleased by the lovely chip from the 22 year old Mexican striker.
Macheda gave United a lead 23 seconds after play resumed and soon doubled the lead 10 minutes later. Gabriel Obertan suffered a knock on his leg and had to be substituted for Tom Cleverly who scored a lovely goal in the second half. I must admit he really did show some miraculous skill to get the ball past the goal line. Check out the highlights! Van der Sar, who celebrates his 40th b'day this October,did a fine job throughout the game, although he did receive a wild but decent scoring effort from close to the Centre-line which he somehow managed to save.
There was a huge buzz around the stadium when Chicharito was brought on for Nani (who suffered a little blow on his knee in the first half). Chicharito soon missed a great chance to make it 3-0 but he hit the ball a little wide of the goal. It was a great chemistry display from Welbeck and Chicharito.
MLS scored a goal on the other end, and soon after Gibson was brought on for Ryan Giggs. Chicarito was fouled outside the box and to make things worse for MLS, Gibson shooted a lovely ball into the net. Bang! 3-1. Then came Cleverly who netted another brilliant goal. 6 minutes from Full-time, the debutant striker Chicharito chipped a magnificent ball over the goalie making it 5-1. Boom! But the game isn't over yet, the All-Stars fired a compensation goal which got deflected off VDS.
All-in-all, a great attacking display from the Red devils who could easily convert good chances into lovely goals, something which their opponent lacked last night!
It is almost certain, Chicharito is going to live up to the expectations and we have a legend in the making.
Hail Javier Hernandez!
Chicarito and Welbeck ready to be substituted
Tom Cleverly's goal
Welbeck congratulating Gibson after a wonder-Scholesy-like strike at the goal!
Federico Macheda - Man of the Match
He does look like a 18 year old doesn't he!
Its trophy time
Chicharito walking with his new mates in Glory
Ryan Giggs spoke good words about his young team at the presentation
4) MU vs MLS-all stars, Houston, (US) KO 28th July, 7.30 PM Local time, 1.30 AM British Summer Time Watch it live on MUTV FT Score: TBP Should be a very exciting game! 5) MU vs C.D. Guadaljavar (Chivas) 12.15 AM EDT, 3.15 AM British Summer Time. Watch it live on MUTV FT Score: TBP
Chicharito's first game for United against his ex-team!
