Published 14:56 IST, May 26th 2020
Manchester United won historic treble OTD in 1999 with 'And Solskjaer has won it' moment
On this day, May 26 in 1999, Solskjaer scored in the Manchester United vs Bayern Munich 1999 Champions League final to seal the Red Devils' historic treble.
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Premier League giants Manchester United completed an astounding treble as y won Champions League title against Bayern Munich, on this day, May 26 in 1999. Bavarian giants were on verge of spoiling a glorious season for Red Devils. However, Teddy Sheringham scored an equaliser and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer goal vs Bayern Munich 1999 sealed a miraculous Manchester United Champions League 1999 victory at Camp u for Sir Alex Ferguson's Red Devils.
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Manchester United Champions League 1999: Bavarians were edging ahead in Manchester United vs Bayern Munich 1999 final
In Manchester United vs Bayern Munich 1999 Champions League final, Bavarians appeared to have dashed Sir Alex Ferguson's hopes of becoming first team to win treble. Mario Basler struck a freekick in early moments of game to secure an all-important lead for Bayern Munich at Camp u. Manchester United dominated possession after goal but failed to create any clear chances to equalise.
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Manchester United vs Bayern Munich 1999 Champions League final: Teddy Sheringham scores
Despite David Beckham's untiring efforts against Bavarians, German giants looked sharp on counter. y repeatedly tested United defence on counter. On stroke of 90 minutes, with three minutes of injury time, United came to life when y received a corner. Goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel came up for corner and played an instrumental role in equaliser as Sheringham netted equaliser.
Manchester United vs Bayern Munich 1999 Champions League final: Solskjaer goal vs Bayern Munich 1999
Within a minute of kick-off, Manchester United forced ar corner. However, this time around, Peter Schmeichel stood guard at United goalpost after receiving stern instructions from Sir Alex Ferguson. Beckham stepped up for corner this time, as he crossed ball towards Sheringham, who dded ball down across face of goal. Solskjaer's moment of brilliance led to second goal for Red Devils as he slotted ball into Bayern's net.
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Manchester United vs Bayern Munich 1999 Champions League final: Solskjaer goal vs Bayern Munich 1999 spells despair for Bundesliga giants
Solskjaer celebrated in wild fashion after scoring in Manchester United vs Bayern Munich 1999 Champions League final, mimicking Basler's celebration. game restarted, but Bayern players appeared to have lost confidence after trailing by a goal within two minutes. Manchester United vs Bayern Munich 1999 game was sealed in favour of Red Devils after that Solskjaer goal vs Bayern Munich 1999.
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14:56 IST, May 26th 2020