Wayne Rooney has LASER shone at his face moments before missing Manchester United penalty

The Reds skipper was one of three in his team to fluff their kicks - but he may have been distracted by this

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Major laser: Rooney has light shone at him as he looks at the penalty spot

Wayne Rooney had a laser shone at his eye - moments before missing a penalty inManchester United's Capital One Cup defeat to Middlesbrough.

Rooney was one of three players to miss in the shootout as the Championship side won 3-1 on penalties.

But the Reds skipper may have been distracted by a green laser shone at his face as he looked towards the spot.

It capped another disappointing display for the 30-year-old.

Here, Press Association Sport analyse his performance.


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Attacking intent

Rooney slotted up front from the word go and found himself in space with half-chances on a few occasions. His movements were good enough to create something, and he did cause a few problems for Boro's defence. He somehow lacked the killer instinct to see his chances through. The penalty miss summed up United's efforts in the shootout.


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Roo would have thought: Middlesbrough players stand together as Wayne Rooney walks back after missing his penalty

Defensive duties

Rooney could, and perhaps should, have helped United out more in their own half, especially in the period which saw Daley Blind's howler. He was able to keep United pressing high by tackling well in Boro's half, before dropping into midfield in extra-time. Strangely, United had more chances late on with Anthony Martial and Marouane Fellaini running the show up front.

Passing

Rooney linked up well with Memphis Depay early in the second half. He played a great ball after a good touch and Memphis was robbed at the death. Generally, Rooney was able to bring his team-mates into play. However, Middlesbrough's defence deep in their own half denied a final product to any of Rooney's efforts to spread the ball.


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Tackled: Rooney had a difficult night

Presence on the pitch

A sign of the support still behind him, Rooney got a big cheer when his name was announced at the start of second half. It helped his demeanour as he was his usual boisterous self and United came out a much-improved attacking side compared to the first half.



Keeping his cool

While he was able to eke out his long-range passes with ease, and kept himself in check with tackles, Rooney's expected calmness from the penalty spot deserted him on United's first effort of the shootout. Boro goalkeeper Tomas Mejias was able to dive to his right and save the low spot-kick.