It was an heroic and fantastic turn-around for Machester United, as the Dutch saves David Moyes blushes and delievered the English side the quarter-final ticket.
The game at Old Trafford started like a lack-lustre in the first few minutes; but V.persie’s spot kick and late goal gave the confidence of having a good game until second-half screamer saw the Netherland international register his name on the score sheet thrice.
After all the speculations, including a recent rumour of RVP and Ryan Giggs questioning David Moyes tactis, the Scott boss can now have a good night rest with minds calmer.
David moyes words and promise of the quarters have come to pass as the defeat suffered under Liverpool in the same stadium gradually erase from the minds of the fans.
Olympiacos were not bad but they also witness the Red Devils dramatic come-back and now to return to Greece having being knocked out.
Manchester United now joins Barcelona, Chelsea, Dortmund, Real Madrid, PSG, Athletico Madrid, and Bayern Munich in the quarter-final stage.