Gianfranco Zola said that Rooney's 37 minute goal was a good one and it was well manufactured but he was suprised to see Manutd scoring goals at home through counterattacks.

Zola's side faced 3-0 defeat to Premier League defending Champions, Manchester United who were celebrating their Old Trafford's 100th birthday.

"To be honest their first goal was a very good one," said Zola. "It was well manufactured, although it was really unusual to see Manchester United score on the counterattack at home," he told club's official site.

"After that, I was expecting more but it's not easy to play against Manchester United when you're one-nil down. They don't make it easy for you to come back but we've got no excuses."

But the manager also said that he was not pleased after his orchestra conceded  first goal as it was the one that changed the whole game.

"I'm not very pleased to be honest. I think that we were OK until they scored the first goal and, after that, we should've done more.

"In the first half we did very well coming from the back and playing through the midfield, but we didn't do as well as we normally do up front. Guillermo Franco and Carlton Cole couldn't control the ball properly and it was different.

"I liked the way that we occupied the pitch in the first half. We showed composure and played some good football. I take that as a positive but, to be honest, I'm expecting a lot more from my team."

Westham faces another must-win match against Bolton Wanderers and Zola  wants his players to be mentally and physically strong.

"We have to do much better than this and refocus straightaway because an important game for us is coming up next week, it's as simple as that."

Rooney scored two goals to register his 23rd goal in 27 Premier League matches. And Zola did not his words but to describe him as King Midas.

"I described Wayne Rooney as a King Midas. Everything he touches now turns into gold. He's in the type of form where every opportunity can turn up a goal. I thought he had a normal game tonight but he still scored two goals and could've got another one. That says a lot about the player.

"Having a player obviously helps the situation but, don't forget, one player cannot do everything on his own. He can certainly make a big difference to the team that's got him, although there have to be other players supporting him. Manchester United and England both have those players so they will be successful."

Tuesday's game was very important to them but it was difficult for them to get points at Old Trafford.

"I though that Tuesday was a fantastic opportunity for us because in our previous two matches we built up a good platform to go there and play with more freedom, without being under too much pressure. I was expecting to be more positive but, honestly, it's easy to say that from the outside but when you're out there against the champions it's not so easy.

"I think that, generally, we've been playing better recently and that's given us greater confidence. Forgetting about Tuesday, I think the team is looking in better shape and that gives me a bit more confidence."

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