We could have beaten Schalke 4-0, says Giggs

Updated on: 28 April,2011 07:48 AM IST |
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Ryan Giggs, who opened the scoring in Utd's 2-0 Champions League semi-final first leg win over Schalke, says they could have won 4-0 or 5-0

Ryan Giggs, who opened the scoring in Utd's 2-0 Champions League semi-final first leg win over Schalke, says they could have won 4-0 or 5-0

Man Utd's Ryan Giggs scores the opening goal against Schalke during
their Champions League semi-final first-leg match in Gelsenkirchen,
Germany on Tuesday. Utd won 2-0. pic/afp

The Welshman got the first goal of a game which United dominated and could have secured the tie had it not been for a string of fine saves from the hosts' goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.

"We created enough chances to be four or five up," Giggs admitted to Sky Sports. "Before the game we would have taken 2-0, but we are a little disappointed to be only 2-0 up."

Wayne Rooney added the second of the night to give Alex Ferguson's side a comfortable lead heading into the second leg at Old Trafford and the striker revealed he was pleased with his side's display. "Overall we're pleased with the performance with two away goals, it's a good away win for us.u00a0 So we just have to be professional and finish the job at home," said Rooney. He was clear that United would have to concentrate to ensure they reach the Wembley final next month. "Schalke are a good team and you can't take them lightly.

They won 5-2 at Inter so we have to be professional."

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