Victor Valdes finally the hero for Manchester United as his horrendous error gifts Jose Mourinho’s men all three points
Middlesbrough firmly on top and pressing for an equaliser when Spaniard's slip gave Antonio Valencia an easy tap-in
VICTOR VALDES was finally the hero for Manchester United as his error gifted Jose Mourinho's men all three points at the Riverside Stadium.
With United leading 2-1, Middlesbrough were firmly on top and chasing a late equaliser.
After throwing everyone forward, Antonio Valencia set off on a one-man counter attack, only to be cleared up by last defender.
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The ball was played gently to the feet of Valdes, only for the Spaniard to slip dramatically and gift Valencia the easiest of tap-ins into an empty net.
Valdes famously was on the books of United for one season, playing just twice before he was shipped off on loan to Standard Liege.
He then was sold to Middlesbrough where he aimed to get his career back on track... but the comedic error against his former employers is bound to leave him red in the face.
Here's what Twitter had to say on the incredible blunder...
However, some gutted Boro fans were quick to console Valdes after his impressive game, incident aside...
