Sir Alex Ferguson is not taking Man Utd's place in the Champions League semi-finals for granted.
United boss happy to secure first-leg advantage
Sir Alex Ferguson is not taking Manchester United's place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals for granted after a 2-0 win away to Roma.
Goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney have put the Premier League leaders in a commanding position ahead of next week's second leg at Old Trafford.
United beat Roma 7-1 at home at the same stage of the competition 12 months ago, but Ferguson is not yet plotting a last-four clash against Barcelona or Schalke.
"We can't take anything for granted, but we definitely feel like we can reach the semi-finals," said Ferguson.
Fantastic header
Ronaldo scored his 36th goal of the season, and his seventh in the Champions League, to head United in front just before half-time.
Ferguson felt that goal was a key moment in the match and also acknowledged that his side enjoyed some good fortune at the Stadio Olimpico.
The United boss added: "It was a marvellous result for us. We showed discipline and composure on the ball.
"Ronaldo's goal changed the game for us. It was a fantastic header.
"His spring and courage to go in front of the defender surprised the Roma player.
"It was a centre-forward's header - it reminded me of myself.
"I thought Roma had some good chances the first 15 minutes of the second half.
"But there are breaks in a football match and I think they were with us today."
