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oskarutd · 1st December 2006, 11:07

Reserves win at Northwich

United’s Reserves notched a 2-1 win over Northwich Victoria to officially open the Victoria Stadium on Thursday night.

Sir Alex Ferguson sent a strong second string side to face the Conference side, and goals either side of half-time for Sean Evans and Aaron Burns sealed victory.

A crowd of 2,905 turned up for the showpiece occasion, marked by Sir Alex officially opening the 6,000 capacity stadium.

"I consider this to be the beginning of a new era for Northwich," said the United boss. "[Club owner Mike Connett] has had the foresight to realise that clubs cannot survive on football alone and need restaurants, bars and executive suites to support it."

United started brightly in the match with Burns going close on three occasions before turning provider for Evans, who slotted past Phil Senior in the 37th minute.

Half-time substitute Michael Barnes was the inspiration for United’s second, as his left-wing run and cross gave Burns a simple tap-in to double the lead.

Reds keeper Tom Heaton then pulled off an astonishing save from Mark Sale, turning the striker’s powerful header over the bar from point blank range as the Vics searched for a route back into the game.

They did halve the arrears seven minutes from time, however, as the outstanding Carlos Roca fired an angled drive past Heaton, but United held on to open the Victoria Stadium with an away win.

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oskarutd Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: Iceland Posts: 1,322	from manutd.com Reserves win at Northwich United’s Reserves notched a 2-1 win over Northwich Victoria to officially open the Victoria Stadium on Thursday night. Sir Alex Ferguson sent a strong second string side to face the Conference side, and goals either side of half-time for Sean Evans and Aaron Burns sealed victory. A crowd of 2,905 turned up for the showpiece occasion, marked by Sir Alex officially opening the 6,000 capacity stadium. "I consider this to be the beginning of a new era for Northwich," said the United boss. "[Club owner Mike Connett] has had the foresight to realise that clubs cannot survive on football alone and need restaurants, bars and executive suites to support it." United started brightly in the match with Burns going close on three occasions before turning provider for Evans, who slotted past Phil Senior in the 37th minute. Half-time substitute Michael Barnes was the inspiration for United’s second, as his left-wing run and cross gave Burns a simple tap-in to double the lead. Reds keeper Tom Heaton then pulled off an astonishing save from Mark Sale, turning the striker’s powerful header over the bar from point blank range as the Vics searched for a route back into the game. They did halve the arrears seven minutes from time, however, as the outstanding Carlos Roca fired an angled drive past Heaton, but United held on to open the Victoria Stadium with an away win.