The striker was then denied by the onrushing Al - Habsi , having been played in by Rooney , as the home side continued to dominate .
They were unable to add to their two - goal advantage before the half - time break .
The striker was then denied by the onrushing Al - Habsi , having been played in by Rooney , as the home side continued to dominate , although they were unable to add to their two - goal advantage before the half - time break .