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Sunday, November 29, 2009

Catania 0-2 AC Milan: The Hunter is back


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Klaas-Jan Huntelaar scored appear impressive with a pair of goals, while bringing AC Milan 2-0 win over Catania in Serie advanced-A at the Stadio Angelo Massimo, Sunday (29/11/2009). With this result, Milan Juventus successful shift from second place.

It's the first and second goal Huntelaar in Serie-A. Previously, he had failed because the barren, and rumored to be sold. But now, he's a hero Milan.

Milan created difficulties by Catania. Up to 90 minutes, no goals and created the position is still 0-0. However, Huntelaar broke the deadlock and scored immediately in the 2 sterile injury time in a minute.

Team captain, Massimo Ambrosini, immediately grabbed him after the game. Likewise, all players and team officials gave a warm welcome to him. In fact, coach Milan, Leonardo, to give him a hug twice.

While in the VIP box, Vice President of AC Milan, Adriano Galliani, relieved beyond measure. After a tense 90 minutes and had to pace, he was finally able to smile and clenched his hands.




Line-Up:

Catania: Andujar, Spolli, Silvestre, Alvarez, Bellusci, Carboni, LIama (Izco 61), Biaganti, Mariomoto, Mescara, Martinez

AC Milan: Dida, Silva, Nesta, Zambrotta (Antonini 66), Abate, Ambrosini, Flamini (Huntelaar 84), Borriello (Inzaghi 74), Seedorf, Ronaldinho, Pato

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Barcelona 1-0 Real Madrid: Ibrahimovic clasic goal


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Zlatan Ibrahimović scored a classic goal and give decisive victory over Barcelona 1-0 Real Madrid in the Primera Division advanced, at Camp Nou on Sunday (29/11/2009). Additional three-point shot to make Barcelona the top of the standings by 30 points or two points ahead of Madrid in second place.

Previously, Barcelona had scattered in second place with 27 points, or lose a point from Madrid at the top. See intense competition Primera Division, Barcelona assess "El Clasico" is a golden opportunity to seize the throne of the standings.

Lineup:

Barcelona: Valdes, Abidal, Pique, Puyol, Alves; Keita (Toure 65), Busquets, Xavi; Henry (Ibrahimovic 50), Iniesta, Messi
Madrid: Casillas, Arbeloa (Raul 73), Albiol, Pepe, Ramos; Diarra, Alonso; Marcelo, Kaka, Higuain; Ronaldo (Benzema 65)


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Inter 1-0 Fiorentina: Decisive victory


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José Mourinho may criticism attacks when Inter Milan defeated by Barcelona in the Champions League. Victory over Fiorentina in Serie A, so he created an opportunity to launch counter attack.

Inter cemented himself at the top of the Serie A standings after the win over Fiorentina in the Giusepe Meazza, Sunday (29/11/2009) . Had created difficulties, Diego Milito to be decisive victory over the host of the late late penalty action.

The victory was as if to pay losses suffered by Zavier Zanetti et al in the Champions League. Come to the Barcelona, Inter made helpless and forced to come home with 0-2 defeat.

Results are made Jose a month-monthly criticism. Not only because of the powerlessness Inter at the Nou Camp, but also about the poor record of Blue-Black squad in the Champions League.

"My team won and suddenly I (became) more talented coach," said Mourinho replied the criticism over Inter, after 1-0 victory over Fiorentina.

"This is the most important match and Inter showed great performance. For 80 minutes Inter perform better and have the opportunity to make goals," continued the man in Portugal was the official club website.

Problem victory gained laboriously Inter, Mourinho claims satisfied with what you've shown the players. Even if if the action end without a winner, he admitted his squad still be flattering.

"I saw a fantastic team who deserve to be the result of this decent and admiration I will stay there even if we do not win," added Mourinho.

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Cagliari 2-0 Juventus: Failed to hold


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Cagliari against the loser in terms of material, Juventus defeated by a score of 0-2. But coach Ciro Ferrara did not blame the players. Why?

Juve failed to hold against Inter Milan which memuncaki standings after the original team of Turin conceded two goals without reply in a visit to Saint Elias Stadium Sunday (29/11/2009) . Despite dominating the action 'Nyoya Parents' failure netted the goal Cagliari.

The defeat was well into the second in the last week in November after the middle of last week they lost 0-2 from Bordeaux in the Champions League.

Responding to the poor results obtained his team's coach Ciro Ferrara did not blame the appearance of foster children indicated. There are also those who become targets of anger are leading the match referee.

In particular, the former defender 'Zebra' was accused referee Andrea De Marco has made the wrong decision by not giving a penalty when Amauri violated Cagliari defender in the box forbidden. While in general he complained of injustice for Juve who have never received a gift of white spot since the last few months.




"After the defeat of Bordeaux I'm angry with the players. Today I'm also still angry, but not to them because they do all the way to equalize and even to win the fight," he said in Italian Football.

"We have a lot of opportunities today and Federico Marchetti (Cagliari goalkeeper) played really well. The best chance we have is the penalty incident, at the moment and Amauri challenged is clearly a violation."

"We've never had a penalty in seven months. I hope at least next week we get the right decision against Inter," added he.

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Everton 0-2 Liverpool: Merseyside derby winner


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For the first time since September, Liverpool can win two consecutive victories. Although new to live a difficult time, successfully lowered Everton are believed to be the beginning of the Reds back to the top.

Joseph Yobo Own goal and Dirk Kuyt ensure Liverpool as Merseyside derby winner. That was the second victory of the Reds after the middle of last week was also picking away wins over Debrecen, although it failed to pass them to the Champions League 16.

Three points above the Toffes a third victory Steven Gerrard 12 cs in the last fight. The results also marks Liverpool's first winning streak since last September, when subjected Leeds United (Carling Cup) and Hull City.

Two wins could not help it bounce back confidence courtier The Kop. After a series of poor results, Liverpool is now preparing to back up into the top standings.

"The result on our side, and we realized that this is an important game to move up (the standings) league," said Carragher after the match as reported TheSun.




England defender acknowledged that Liverpool really does not look special. But he believes Liverpool will still be able to improve performance in the next few games.

"That's not a great game, to be honest, I think we were more repressed. We do not look so good, as has happened in this season, but we alone can change it. With a victory, hopefully we can do it, the road we are still long, "added Carra.

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Arsenal 0-3 Chelsea: Five points back


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3-0 victory over Arsenal confirmed one of the privileges Chelsea this season, which is tough when I see a big team. The signs of 'The Blue' is ready to be champions English League?

Two goals from Didier Drogba, plus one from Thomas Vermaelen suicide make Chelsea return from the Emirates Stadium with his head held high. The Blues also becoming stronger at the top.

When calculated, this was the fourth victory over Chelsea, the team's top teams. Apart from Arsenal, noted Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur have been made to his knees.

MU is the defending champion of the League, made surrendered 1-0, 2-0 while Liverpool smothering. Spurs, who although not a traditional member of the Big Four this season but surged to the top, never dipermak 3-0.

Chelsea showed the technical and mental maturity when they met strong opponents. Positive factor that could be valuable capital to the throne of champions, but Chelsea captain John Terry chose not overconfidence.

"We've been like this (far superior) but then wasted it. So we must remain unified and work together," Terry said after the victory as Arsenal contra Sportinglife Reporting.





The victory over Arsenal to Chelsea with the MU distance currently numbering five points back. Although the league is still a long way, you could say Terry cs is the strongest candidate to be a winner.

If there's one thing that prop, it is the inconsistency. Despite defeat all opponents weight, Chelsea often stumbled when it met opponents who on paper is easy to overcome.

So far, Chelsea have claimed the two defeats. Surprisingly, two farm teams defeat Carlo Ancelotti's team suffered from two middle and bottom boards: Aston Villa and Wigan Athletic.

"We played very well, we have high confidence and enthusiasm. We should continue this," said the captain who plays as a central defender's.

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Saturday, November 28, 2009

Fulham 1-1 Bolton Wonderers: Duff rescues


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Fulham winger Damien Duff grabbed a second-half equaliser in a 1-1 draw which denied Bolton their first win in four Premier League games, on Saturday 28/12/2009.

Ivan Klasnic put Wanderers in front in the 34th minute when he fired home from close range.

But a second-half onslaught from Fulham finally paid off when Duff drilled a right-foot shot into the bottom corner to earn Roy Hodgson's side a share of the spoils at Craven Cottage.

Fulham almost went in front in the 16th minute but a superb goalline clearance from Gretar Steinsson prevented Erik Nevland from scoring.

Bolton took a shock lead in the 34th minute through Klasnic. The Bolton striker collected a header from Gary Cahill, turned Brede Hangeland on the edge of the six-yard box and fired past Mark Schwarzer.

In the 52nd minute Zoltan Gera was fouled by Gavin McCann and the tackle earned the Bolton man a yellow card. In the 57th minute it took another fabulous goalline clearance from Steinsson to deny Fulham an equaliser.




The Bolton right-back blocked a header from Clint Dempsey by the right-hand upright as the home side piled on the pressure.

Moments later Gera sent a volley flashing wide of the post while at the opposite end, Matthew Taylor could have done better with a 20-yard drive that was well off target.

It was all Fulham now and Jaaskelainen made a flying save to keep Nevland's shot from finding the top corner of the net. But Fulham finally got their reward in the 75th minute when Duff collected a pass from Nevland and drilled a right-foot shot into the bottom corner of the net.

Duff was just a yard away from scoring a winner in the 84th minute when a 20-yard drive flashed wide of the post.
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Aston Villa 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur: To third position


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Tottenham Hotspur drew 1-1 with Aston Villa, the Premier league continued, in Villa Park, Saturday (28/11/2009). With 26 points, they are entitled to up to third position, shift the Arsenal.

Before the game, Spurs sitting in fourth position standings with 25 points. They lost only goal difference from Arsenal. The hard work eventually led to Villa 1-0 advantage goals scored after Gabriel Agbonlahor.

Utilizing a ball threw up a shot of Carlos Jimenez Cuellar blocked Assou-Ekotto, Agbonlahor sent a ball into the net Gomes.

Defoe gave up after he managed to throw the ball to welcome Richard Dunne and into the left Friedel's corner goal. However, the goal was annulled, because before kicking the ball, Defoe controls the ball with his hands.




No matter the goal before denied by referee, "Spurs" consistent stream attack on Villa defense. Their persistence eventually led to a goal fromdefender Michael Dawson in the 77th minute. Utilizing the ball throw from Dunne, Dawson sent the ball into the top right corner of the goal Villa.

Line-up:

Villa: Friedel; Luke Young, Dunne, Cuellar, Beye; Ashley Young, Reo-Coker (Sidwell 71), Petrov, Milner; Agbonlahor, Carew (Heskey 75)
Tottenham: Gomes; Assou-Ekotto, Bassong, Dawson, Corluka; Kranjcar (Keane 78), Palacios (Jenas 66), Huddlestone, Lennon; Crouch, Defoe

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Westham United 5-3 Burnley: Raining Goals


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West Ham United managed to register a 5-3 victory against Burnley at Upton Park to pull themselves further away from the relegation zone.

Goals from Jack Collison, Junior Stanislas, and Gulleirmo Franco combined with two penalties - one each from Carlton Cole and Luis Jimenez - saw the Hammers cruise to a win on home soil. A

late comeback from the visitors saw Steven Fletcher bag a brace, but it all came a little too late as even a third goal from Chris Eagles was not enough to scrape a point.

As the man in charged brought the curtains down on the game, the two sides walked away holding their heads up high. But it was West Ham who took all three points from the encounter.

Adithya Ananth, Goal.com UK



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Manchester City 1-1 Hull City: Draw Master


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Manchester City fail to beat Hull City after only a 1-1 draw in the Premier League continued at the City of Manchester Stadium, Saturday (28/11/2009). These results make City as the draw master, because extending the City draws record seven times in a row.

Having always been the series for six games in quick succession, the City determined to achieve victory. Moreover, Robinho has returned to the show again. However, their efforts failed to end the tradition of the series with a victory.




Line-up:

Manchester City: Given, Joleon Lescott, Toure, Bridge, Richards, De Jong, Ireland, Adebayor (Cruz 68), Tevez, Robinho (Bellamy 760, Wright Philips
Hull City: Duke, Gardner, Zyatte, Dawson, McShane, Marney (Boateng 62), Bullard, Geovanni (Barmby 62), Hunt, Garcia, Altidore (Jan Vennegoor 73)

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Portsmouth 1-4 Manchester United: Giggs beautiful freekick


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Wayne Rooney scored a hat-trick to lead Manchester United (MU) 4-1, meanwhile Giggs scored another goal from beautiful free kick win over Portsmouth in the Premier League duel continued, at Fratton Park, Saturday (28/11/2009). Results were robust to the MU in the second position and managed to close two numbers defisit to Chelsea who mastered the standings with 33 points.

Before the game, MU collects 28 points or less five points from Chelsea. Given Chelsea may have lost a full point in the face of Arsenal, Sunday (29/11), meeting with Portsmouth will be a good moment to cut the distance. The fact that Portsmouth is the basic resident team standings, make MU more enthusiastic.




Line-up:

Portsmouth: Begovic; Hreidarsson, Wilson, Kaboul, Ben-Haim; Brown, O'Hara, Yebda (Utaka 78), Boateng; Piquionne (Kanu 61), Dindane (Smith 81)
MU: Kuszczak; Evra, Vidic, Brown, Neville; Giggs, Fletcher, Carrick (Anderson 76), Valencia, Scholes; Rooney

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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Bayern Munich 1-0 Maccabi Haifa: Olic lifts spirit


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FC Bayern München kept alive their hopes of reaching the UEFA Champions League knockout stages after beating Maccabi Haifa FC 1-0 on Wednesday.

In need of three points and good fortune to stand a chance of emerging from Group A along with FC Girondins de Bordeaux, Bayern's prayers were answered as the French side defeated Juventus 2-0 and Ivica Olić's 62nd-minute goal completed home-and-away wins against the Israeli challengers. The performance may not have been convincing, but this success means Louis van Gaal's team head to Turin on Matchday 6 knowing victory will take them through at the Bianconeri's expense.


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Manchester United 0-1 Besikstas: Still qualify


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Manchester United (MU) 0-1 defeat of Besiktas in a duel continued group qualifier, at Old Trafford on Wednesday (25/11/2009). Even so, with a collection of ten points, they still qualify for the knock-out phase.

Currently, MU sitting on top of Group B with three points of excellence and CSKA Moscow Wolfsburg. Given the superior MU record of meeting the two teams, with one match remaining, Chelsea would not have wasted two great.

Because from the beginning know the certainty of it, Chelsea did not hesitate to show the many layers of two players. Even so, Chelsea are able to maintain the quality of their game. However, it must be admitted, MU difficulty optimizing opportunities.

In the sixth and seventh minute, for example, Danny Welbeck and Park Ji-Sung, in turn fired a shot from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately, two accurate shots can still be acceptable guest team goalkeeper, Rustu Recber.

Besiktas himself to be calm and able to maintain a disciplined game. This makes it difficult to go to the MU 16 Besiktas box. In addition, although not segencar MU, they are also able to create chances. They are even capable of winning it first by Rodrigo Tello in the 20th minute. Utilizing feedback Koybasi Ismail, Tello strikes the ball into the bottom right corner of the MU goalkeeper Ben Foster guarded.

Abandonment does not make MU panic. They still maintain a consistent tempo pressing game and opponent. The result, they continue to be able to spread their threat to the Besiktas goal. However, a final settlement made bad wasted opportunity.




Since they conceded that until halftime, MU equalize opportunity through Welbeck, Federico Macheda, Park Ji-Sung, and Gabriel Obertan. However, none of which can vibrate Besiktas goal. Fortunately, during that time also, the line MU defenders are able to anticipate the opponent's attack. Score 1-0 to the visitors even survive until the end of the first 45 minutes.

Once the second half began, the MU directly build an attack. With full support from the midfield line, they created a wave of rapid incursion into the heart of Besiktas defense.

Obertan and Macheda also made several dangerous movements around the penalty box. However, due to lack of support, both efforts are not optimal. Ball trigger captured enemy before execution or, when a space, they move too slowly so Besiktas able to close the space.

Besiktas himself who seemed to be satisfied with the 1-0 advantage, will not attack you focus insisted survive. Still harder to attack, the tighter they are guarding. They were able to maintain the advantage until the final whistle sounded.

Lineup:
MU: Foster; Vidic, Brown, Rafael (Evra 74), Neville Anderson, Gibson (Carrick 73), Park (Owen 69), Obertan; Welbeck, Macheda
Besiktas: Rustu; Toraman (Guven 67), Ferrari, Uzulmez, Cash; Ernst, Fink, Koybasi, Dag; Tello (Inceman 75); Bobo (Karadeniz 84)

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AC Milan 1-1 Olympique Marseille: Threatened not qualify


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AC Milan is only a 1-1 draw with Olympique Marseille at the San Siro Stadium in the playoffs advanced Champions League Group C, Wednesday (25/11/2009) . This result makes Milan faltered in the second position of Group C standings with eight points or one point ahead of Marseille in third place. With one match remaining, Milan threatened not qualify for the knock-out phase.

Prior to this action, AC Milan are top of Group C with seven points. Milan has the same value with Real Madrid is ranked second and one point adrift with Olympique Marseille. Despite sitting on top of the league, Milan had a safe position to qualify for the knockout phase. They still need a victory.

So, since the early minutes, Milan immediately appear to threaten Marseille goalkeeper Stevan Mendanda guarded. Excellence was achieved lagsung fast. Milan immediate superior in the 10th minute thanks to goals scored Marco Borriello. Get feedback from Alexandre Pato, Borriello straight forward with a hard kick that nestled in the top right corner goal.





However, Marseille trying to keep his chances of escape. They tried to create a goal back. As a result, within six minutes later managed to create goals Marseille replies created Lucho Gonzalez.

It whipped up emotions Goal Ronaldinho et al. With the short passes are quick and neat, Milan tried to tear down the team guests fortress . Unfortunately it is still not zero until the break.

In the second half, Milan difficult to develop an attack. The reason the guest team defense is still solid to be penetrated. As a result, Milan trying to get a kick from outside the penalty box. In minute 51, for example, Andrea Pirlo tried his luck with long-distance kicks off. Unfortunately, the ball can still be arrested Mandanda.

In the 70th minute, Milan had the chance to excel. Starting from the bait Agnazio Abate, Borriello release his strike. Unfortunately, aside Mandada managed to keep the Borriello ball. Soon after, Clarence Seedor even kicks off. Damn, the ball is kicked back Mandanda countered.

Late last minute, Milan had also still to appear pressed. In fact, they have created a golden opportunity Borriello. Unfortunately, the kicked ball is still rising. Despite continued to press, Milan failed to add goals until the game is over.

Teams
AC Milan: Dida, Thiago, Nesta, Zambrotta, Oddo (Abate 28), Pirlo, Ambrosini, Boriello, Seedorf, Ronaldinho, Pato
Olympique Marseille: Mandanda, Heinze, Diawara, Cisse, Taiwo, Bonnart, Gonzalez (Kone 66), Cheyrou, Abriel, Niang, Brando

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Real Madrid 1-0 FC Zurich: Thin, but full


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Real Madrid striker, Gonzalo Higuain admitted his side lack the maximum time to double the goal when entertain FC Zurich in advanced Champions League qualifier on Wednesday (25/11/2009). However, despite poor performance is not a problem, as long as three numbers can spawn.

Actually, the performance was not too bad Madrid. Shown at home, Madrid build coordination game that make the enemy helpless. In addition, they also managed to press and create many opportunities. However, poor resolution of the end to make six of the seven golden opportunity wasted. While one another golden opportunity, can be converted into a goal by Higuain.

"The important thing is we won and sure escape. This victory gives us a great moral injections," said Higuain.

Victory over Real Madrid Zurich makes raced to the top of Group C with ten points. They are two points ahead of AC Milan in second place and three points from Olympique Marseille in third place.

In the group phase last duel, Madrid will face Marseille. Remembering the first encounter Madrid could win 3-0 at home, they just need to ensure the 0-2 defeat away to escape into the next phase.


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Bordeaux 2-0 Juventus: Two header goals


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Juventus defeat of Bordeaux 0-2 in a duel continued Champions League qualifier on Wednesday (25/11/2009). Results that make them stuck in second place Group A standings with eight points or one point ahead of Bayern Muenhen in third place. With one match remaining, Juventus danger failed to escape .

Shown in the cage opposite, Juventus had trouble developing the game. During the first 20 minutes, Juventus was unable to do anything other than survive. Fortunately, the line defender and goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon could build a solid partnership that can prevent the threat of the enemy led to goals.

Pushed for so long, Juventus finally managed to build an attack and create opportunities through Giorgio Chiellini scored in minute 21. Unfortunately, his butt still misses the mark.

Do not want to lose the moment, Juventus established position in midfield. In addition to deaden the enemy threat, Juventus also improve the quality of the game. In minute 30, they even re-creating goal opportunities through Diego. Unfortunately, efforts failed to bear a goal Diego because his strike secured Cédric Carrasso.

Diego business making double hooked Juventus attack. However, instead led to a goal, they even opened the defense and return often mencapat threat. Fortunately, Buffon shine anticipate some enemy fire. Score was 0-0 last until the end of the first half.

Entering the second half, Bordeaux rushing attack drains directly into the heart of Juventus defense. After several unsuccessful attempts, Bordeaux could eventually lead through Fernando in the 54th minute. Utilizing feedback Jaroslav Plasil, Fernando sent a ball into the bottom left corner of goalkeeper Buffon.




Things left to Juventus had loosened the defense and improve the attack. In minute 58, they were nearly double the advantage through Diego. Unfortunately, the business can still be foiled Carrasso.

Seeing the incessant invasion of the enemy, Bordeaux was undaunted. By increasing the line midfield solidity work, they succeeded in stopping efforts in the Juventus midfield. The result, despite the difficulties created opportunities, Bordeaux Juventus able to reduce invasion in midfield.

The game was running a lot and it seems there would be no goal is created from both sides. However, entering the period of injury time, able to take advantage of lax Bordeaux middle and back row to attack Juventus and Buffon's goal finally broke through Marouane Chamakh. Utilizing feedback Wendel, Chamakh sent the ball into the bottom left corner of goalkeeper Buffon.


Lineup:
Bordeaux: Carrasso; Planus, Ciani, Trémoulinas, Chalme; Menegazzo, Diarra, Wendel, Gouffran (Traoré 75); Plasil; Chamakh
Juventus: Buffon; Chiellini, Legrottaglie, Grosso, Caceres; Sissoko (Marchisio 88), Melo, Del Piero (Immobile 67), Camoranesi; Diego, Amauri (Giovinco 77)

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Porto 0-1 Chelsea: Mission Accomplished


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Chelsea managed to ensure itself as Group D winners Porto bend over. Charged because the mission was accomplished, Carlo Ancelotti and his players, the Blues were satisfied.

A visit to the Dragão Stadium, Wednesday (25/11/2009) Chelsea able to reap the full points after a host bowed Porto 1-0. The Blues should be grateful to Nicolas Anelka who scored the only goal in the game.

With these results then, Chelsea's mission to cement the top of the standings on Matchday V materialized already. Ancelotti also felt quite relieved and satisfied with the results obtained were foster children.

"It's quite important because this is our mission to be the group winner. We do it well is not easy to win here," said the former AC Milan coach was at the Mirror Football.

"We were in a good moment and important enough to maintain all this."



What the Ancelotti also agreed by John Terry. Captain 'The Blue' is quite satisfied with the performance shown full confidence of his team.

"I used to always difficult to play here, they are a great team with players that good. I think we've done a good and confident."

The same is expressed by Didier Drogba, who called the certainty of the peak position is important enough for his team.

"This is a significant victory to finish in the top position. And this is very exciting."

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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Fiorentina 1-0 Lyon: Vargas goal


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Achieved 1-0 victory over Olympique Lyon Fiorentina was enough to take them away from the group phase. The key to their success lies in peace in the play.

Cesare Prandelli landing troops took a ticket to the knock-out phase thanks to a single goal which was created Juan Vargas from the white point. And the opponent to play quite a determinant in the action in dihelat Artemio Franchi Stadium on Tuesday (24/11/2009) .

However, Vargas said that his team can overcome Les Gones because no panic attitude. Conversely, because they already know how good is Lyon, they choose to relax in the play.

"This is very important to us, we finally escaped. We played a very good job, as well as Lyon. Now I hope we can continue the journey to keep playing that way," he said as reported by Reuters.




"We already know the style of each game and we played more relaxed," said Vargas. Earlier in the first meeting, Lyon won 1-0 through goals scored Miralem Pjanic.

Fiorentina had the right to lead the Group E standings with a collection of 12 value. Beneath it is Lyon that until Matchday V is already collecting 10 points. But Lyon was already through to round off a big 16.

Joy for Fiorentina, is two nautical Liverpool. As a result of the victory 'The Purple' on this Lyon, the Reds had to be excluded from the Champions League and could only play in the Europa League.

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Debrecen 0-1 Liverpool: The worst in six years


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Liverpool should accept the bitter truth out of the Champions League. This is the worst result obtained the Reds in the competition's top European Club in the last six years.

Single David Ngog goal to Debrecen, and ensure Liverpool 1-0 victory, to be in vain. The Reds certainly out of the Champions League because the other game to win at Fiorentina also entertain Olympique Lyon.

Pair result for the match temporarily put La Viola as topstandings with 12 points, followed by Le Gones with 10 digits collected. Because there is only one more game remaining, the Red who currently has only seven values will certainly not be going into the round of 16.

This is obviously a very disappointing result for the club for Liverpool, the total was five times champion won the title of the competition. Especially in recent years, The Kop always be a good result and even through the final twice. In fact, out of round group phase is the worst of Liverpool since six years ago, or since Rafael Benitez arrived at Anfield in 2004.




The last time Liverpool was a similar sense of disappointment in the 2002/2003 season. Just picked up two wins, two draws and results twice defeated, The Kop concluded under the group phase of Valencia and Basel.

Having failed to qualify for the Champions League in the 2003/2004 season, Liverpool immediately yanked during a comeback a year ago (2004/2005). Together with his new coach, Rafael Benitez, Steven Gerrard extraordinary cs champion AC Milan after lowered through one of the most dramatic final Champions League.

Seasonal intermittent steps in the Champions League Liverpool stopped in round of 16. Whereas a year later they can undergo a final test of counter Milan, although later forced to surrender with 1-2.

In the 2007/08 Champions League season, Liverpool stopped by Chelsea in the semi-finals. The same opponent a stumbling block on the Kop 2008/2009 season, this time their work only until the quarterfinals.

Liverpool + pace in the Champions League Rafa
2004/2005 - Winner
2005/2006 - 16 large
2006/2007 - runner-up
2007/2008 - semi-finalist
2008/2009 - perdelapanfinal
2009/2010 - knockout phase

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Barcelona 2-0 Inter: The Next phase


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Bearcelona defeat Inter Milan 2-0 in the advanced stage the Champions League group stage on Tuesday (24/11/2009).

With a collection of eight points, Barcelona passes to make sure the next phase, at least as runner-up Group F.

In this duel, Barcelona even more depressed. Carles Puyol et al prosecuted beat Inter Milan on Matchday four.

The reason, in the previous action, Rubin Kazan 0-0 draw against Dyanamo Kyiv. Additional one point made Kazan ranked second with six collecting value.


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Sunday, November 22, 2009

AS Roma 3-1 Bari: Totti perfect


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Injury over a month did not affect the appearance of Francesco Totti. Upon his return to the gridiron printed three straight goals. A perfect performance by AS Roma Il Capitano's .

Bari entertained at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday (22/11/2009) Totti and Roma immediately step on the gas in the first round. Excellence goals in round three and then only be reduced to 1-3 in the second round by the opponent. As a result the three points were successfully preserved and Rome slowly stepped up to be in a position to 11th with 18 points.

Rome of course was radiant because of victory either add notes lupi Il during November this month with scooped seven points from three action Serie A. Besides the return of its flagship player and a symbol Totti club is the most important thing for Claudio Ranieri and the whole squad 'Capital Wolves' other.

Totti had previously disappeared about six weeks due to early recurrence of his knee injury last October against Napoli. Instantly it was also swayed in Rome where they only won twice from seven laganya in all competitions.

"Francesco quickly proved how we missed him. As I have said that this season would be difficult without him. And you clearly see how the difference he made," said Ranieri was quoted as saying by the Italian Football.

"Totti like a jewel that we should guard it well and I did not expect this performance. In addition to the three goal, he actually did it without one and always at the right time," he stated.

Not only praise players age 33 appearances that year, The Tinkerman also contribute nicely to flatter the performance of goalkeeper Julio Sergio who now began to shift the place of Doni as the first person under the rule.

"Julio Sergio prove that he was ready. He was in a very good period right now and it's time to give him a place he should get," added Ranieri.

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AC Milan 4-3 Cagliari: Ronaldinho continues scoring


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Ronaldinho could say as star victory of AC Milan when bend Cagliari. The Brazilian player was also felt himself become more able to work well for the team.

Milan successfully reached the third successive victory in the Italian League when host Cagliari at San Siro on Sunday (22/11/2009) in the endless action with score 4-3. But the hosts were treated to action that is not easy, and coming from behind 1-2 first.

Milan also thank Dinho deserves inspirational for the team's revival. After Marco Boriello successfully equalized, Brazilian players are ripe to give feedback Pato to make Rossoneri ahead 3-2 in the first round.

Dinho was sure of Milan victory with the ultimate goal in 62nd minute through a penalty. Goal was apparently secured Il Diavolo Rosso advantage that they conceded another goal four minutes later.

By a number of Italian and European media, Dinho deemed worthy of the title man of the match in the game. Players born March 21, 1980 was also felt that he was now more flexible just to contribute greatly to the team.

As it is known that the former Barcelona player often appear inconsistent since trafficked Milan last year. Fate was slowly began to change with the entry of Leonardo's coach this summer. In the 2009/10 Serie A this season, he had packed three goals and six assists.

"I have returned to work and feel pretty good. Let's hope I can make a few more goals, and we can continue like this," he said after the match in Sky as reported by Reuters.


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Bayern Munich 1-1 Bayer Leverkusen: Draw to the top


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After a day off, Bayer Leverkusen managed to return to the top of the Bundesliga standings. The condition was created after they managed to draw against Bayern Munich 1-1.

With the result that Leverkusen collecting 27 points, one point ahead of Bremen, who yesterday had occupied the top spot. Although both have a point, much different conditions experienced by Bayern who took the third successive series.

FC Hollywood action makes it a 'determination' from the fate of Lois van Gaal who failed to handle practically the only team in the German giants this season. With the addition of a single figure, Bayern are now ranked seventh with 21 points of five wins, two loses and six draws.

In the match at Allianz Arena Stadium, Sunday (23/11/2009) , the two teams play each other demonstrating the open from the beginning. In the fourth minute, from Leverkusen Stefan Kiessling's goal Munich almost made it vibrate if Muechen goalkeeper, Jorge Butt, did not secure the ball swiftly.

But Bayern had the first winner Mario Gomez in the eighth minute. Got feedback breakthrough from Miroslav Klose, Gomez control the ball, and then release the left foot kick to the left corner along the Leverkusen goalkeeper Rene Adler guarded.

So since then, Leverkusen continued to attack. The team is also nicknamed Werkself rewarded by a number of opportunities created.




In minute 14, Kiessling successfully equalized through counter-attack situations. receive feedback from Arturo Vidal, Kiessling directly off a hard shot into the right corner along the goal Butt. Although many opportunities are created, score 1-1 until the referee Knut Kircher end the second round.



Teams

Bayern: Butt, Demichelis, Buyten, Badstuder, Lahm, Van Bommel, Tymoschuk, Schweinsteiger, Mueller (Olic 69), Gomez, Klose (Baumjohann 77)

Leverkusen: Adler, Hypia, Friedrich, Castro, Schwaab (Sarpei 72), Reinartz, Vidal, Kroos, Barnetta (Bender 82), Derdiyok, Kiessling

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Tottenham Hotspur 9-1 Wigan: Defoe five star goals


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Tottenham Hotspur have just nine goals to celebrate the goal Wigan Athletic on Sunday (22/11/2009) . Jermain Defoe scored five goals making it the third player in Premier League history that can do it.

Action against Wigan at White Hart Lane may be running as normal. Despite holding the domination game, Spurs in the first round could only lead 1-0 through goals Peter Crouch.

Yet another story in the second half when all netting eight goals to Chris Kirkland, in which Defoe scored five goals again affirmed by Aaron Lennon, suicide Kirkland and Niko Krancjar. Wigan's only goal through Paul Scharner entertainment. 9-1 score was a striking result.

"It's like a dream. It's brilliant. The players could not believe it. If you meilhat completion, all these goals can not be trusted. I looked at the manager and he was surprised," said Defoe after the action is told Reuters.

Not only that, Defoe became the third player in Premier League history who can score five goals in one game. Two previously was a senior player of Andy Cole Defoe and Alan Shearer.

Cole did when Manchester United beat Ipswich Town 9-0, 4 March 1995. The second record printed defense of Alan Shearer as Newcastle United cons Sheffield Wednesday, September 19, 1999, which ended 8-0.

Amazingly Defoe did in the era of the second millennium alias in the 2000s when English football is more tightly run and scattered a lot of quality players there.

Defoe's season was a sharp-sharp. He became the first player to score a hat-trick in English League when Spurs 5-1 Hull City slaughter in the second week. Defoe was now in the top top scorer with 11 goals to surpass Fernando Torres (Liverpool) with 10 goals.


So this is not a dream, Defoe!

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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Wolfsburg 2-3 Nurnberg: Late drama


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In a very entertaining Bundesliga clash full of action, promoted side 1. FC Nürnberg surprised VfL Wolfsburg with a late Peer Kluge goal to beat the reigning champions 3-2.


In what at times proved to be a dramatic Bundesliga encounter, 1. FC Nürnberg snatched all three points from VfL Wolfsburg at the Volkswagen Arena. The decisive goal came in the 93rd minute, bringing a conclusion to an action-packed afternoon of football.

Nürnberg start brightly

Nürnberg created their first chance of the game in the fourth minute when Christian Eigler dribbled past Wolfsburg keeper Diego Benaglio, only to see his shot from a tight angle blocked by Sascha Riether. After another Eigler effort, Albert Bunjaku finished off a great solo run into the box before being denied by his fellow countryman Benaglio.

20 minutes in and the guests had already had six attempts on goal, whereas the home faithful were made to wait until the 23rd minute for theirs. A Zvejzdan Misimovic cross reached Alexander Madlung, whose header sailed inches wide - as did Edin Dzeko's effort from the corner of the box a minute later. The Bosnian international had another splendid chance on the half-hour mark but spurned the opportunity.

Entertaining match rewarded with goals

An undoubtedly an entertaining game was finally rewarded after the break as Bunjaku gave Nürnberg the lead following a lob from Peer Kluge in the 56th minute. Muscling Ricardo Costa off the ball, the Swiss international kept his cool to score a deserved opener. The guest's lead, however, lasted only four minutes as substitute Ashkan Dejagah levelled - Dzeko putting the youngster clean through on keeper Raphael Schäfer.




However, the visitors were not to be deterred by the champions' equalizer: Five minutes after Dejagah levelled, it was again Bunjaku who restored the guests' advantage. Daniel Gygax swung the ball over for Bunjaku to shift it over the line from close range.

Late drama

Christian Gentner and Dzeko wasted decent chances before Wolfsburg were thrown a lifeline from the spot. Juri Judt brought down Dejagah inside the box and Grafite coolly converted from the spot to make it 2-2. The Wolves came close to a winner several times late on, throwing everyone forward in search of the three points. To their surprise, however, this allowed Nürnberg to counter and in the third minute of added time, the guests made the most of the resultant space and Kluge sealed the surprise away success, slotting home having been laid off by Gygax.

Line ups:

Wolfsburg: Benaglio - Riether, Ricardo Costa, Madlung, M. Schäfer - Josué (Martins 73') - Kahlenberg (Dejagah 57'), Gentner - Misimovic - Grafite, Dzeko

Nürnberg: R. Schäfer - Diekmeier, Wolf, Maroh, Pinola -
Nordtveit - Gygax, Frantz (Vidosic 63') - Kluge - Eigler (Choupo-Moting 46'), Bunjaku (Judt (75')

Goals: 0-1 Bunjaku (56'), 1-1 Dejagah (59'), 1-2 Bunjaku (64'), 2-2 Grafite (79'), 2-3 Kluge (90 + 3')

Source: http://www.bundesliga.de/en/liga/news/2009/index.php?f=0000140986.php

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Freiburg 0-6 Werder Bremen: A thumping victory


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A thumping victory at Freiburg took Bremen to the top of the standings, with leaders Leverkusen still to play on Sunday.

A powerful attacking display from Bremen swept aside Freiburg on their home patch and took Thomas Schaaf's men above Bayer Leverkusen on goal difference at the top of the table, until Sunday at any rate.



Bremen started purposefully and with the confidence to be expected of a side unbeaten in 19 competitive outings. In the 11th minute, Naldo met a cross from Marko Marin with a header that pulled a great save out of home keeper Simon Pouplin. Four minutes later, Pouplin was beaten by another header, this time from Daniel Jensen, but this time the post came to Freiburg's rescue.

Pressure pays off

With 28 minutes gone, Mesut Özil finished off a good move by prodding the ball against the post from three metres out as Werder relentlessly pursued the opener. It finally arrived five minutes later, Özil cutting the ball back from the goal-line for Hugo Almeida to head home despite Pouplin's best efforts.

Almeida nearly bagged a second before half time, forcing Pouplin into action again with a low shot following another sweeping Bremen move. The Almeida-Pouplin duel continued shortly after the restart, the keeper turning away a shot from the striker with his foot. There was no let-up from Bremen and in the 55th minute, Marko Marin looped a free kick from the left edge of the box straight into the net. Two minutes later, Almeida latched onto a pass from Özil and belted number three past the overworked Pouplin.

Rosenberg rounds it out

Thomas Schaaf's men took a ten-minute breather, then Jensen put Özil away with an angled pass and the Werder playmaker carried the ball into the box before dispatching it into the net to make it 4-0. With just under 20 minutes to play, Mohamadou Idrissou bundled Özil over inside the box and Naldo stepped up to thump home number five, despite a valiant effort by Pouplin to keep it out.

Freiburg's misery was not quite over yet though. In the 82nd minute, the industrious Özil freed up substitute Markus Rosenberg and the striker put the finishing touch on a one-sided contest.

Line-ups

Freiburg: Pouplin – Makiadi, Krmas, Bastians, Butscher - Banovic, Schuster (Flum 60') - Caligiuri, Jäger (Bechmann 45') - Reisinger, Idrissou (Mujdza 74')

Bremen: Wiese - Fritz, Mertesacker, Naldo (Prödl 76'), Boenisch - Bargfrede (Pasanen 76') - D. Jensen, Hunt - Özil - Hugo Almeida (Rosenberg 70'), Marin

Source: http://www.bundesliga.de/en/liga/news/2009/index.php?f=0000140988.php&fla=4

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Athletic Bilbao 1-1 Barcelona: Losing one point


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Barcelona only a draw play at the advanced Spanish League competition, Saturday, November 21, 2009. Come to the headquarters of Athletic Bilbao, Real Madrid 1-1 hold.

With this result, Barca failed to return to the top of the standings. Azulgrana now has 27 points, losing one point from Real Madrid earlier in the game win over Racing Santander 1-0.

At Estadio San Mamés, Barca could actually lead first. Daniel Alves ripped escorted Bilbao goalkeeper Gorka Iraizoz in the 54th minute.




Unfortunately Victor Valdes and his colleagues failed to maintain excellence. Can Bilbao equalized nine minutes later through Gaizka Toquero goals.

The results of this series is the third this season Barca achieved. From 11 parties, Barca have never lost.

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Real Madrid 1-0 Racing Santander: Tothe top


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Gonzalo Higuain performed by scoring an impressive and well bring Real Madrid 1-0 win over Racing Santander in the Primera Division duel continued, at Estadio Santiago Bernabeau, Saturday (21/11/2009) .

These additional three points to bring "El Real" to the top of the Primera Division standings.

Entertaining Racing Santander, Real Madrid is still without its flagship player, Cristiano Ronaldo. Coach Madrid, Gonzalo Higuain back down enough to appear consistently in the last couple of action.


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Bologna 1-3 Inter : Balotelli scored


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José Mourinho has admitted disappointed with Mario Balotelli. When Balotelli could answer with confidence to score goals, Mourinho still replace it with another player. What is your assessment of the current Balotelli, Mou?

Balotelli scored one goal as Inter Milan host Bologna overcome 3-1 in action that took place Saturday (21/11/2009) . The victory was the Blue team has established the Black at the top while the Serie A.

Mourinho installed as the starter Balotelli. "Mario did not play for the national team this week. He is so far showing good work and ready to play," so the information coach nicknamed The Special One was about his decision, as quoted from the official club website.

The Portuguese coach added Ballotelli played to save energy is the core striker Samuel Eto'o. Eto'o hopes to maximum power when La Beneamata face Barcelona in the Champions League next week.

"Balotelli normal play in the first round. He had lost his chance to score goals, but then can do," said Mourinho analyze the game of his young striker was.

But in the second half Mourinho still pulling out Balotelli. "I replaced it because of yellow cards already got. He did not change the way the play (though it was a card), and based on the experience taught me to not take risks," he concluded.

So, whether you are disappointed or satisfied with the appearance Balotelli, Mou?


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Manchester United 3-0 Everton: Carrick lovely finish


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Concentration Manchester United are now the focus in the Premier League. That's the view of the defender Patrice Evra. French defender had launched a clean sweep targeting the entire fight until the end of the year.

MU cope with the score 3-0 Everton in the fight which took place Saturday (21/11/2009) . "This is a great victory, extraordinary results. Because against a team like Everton is not always easy," he said as quoted Evra from Manchester Evening News.

"Living a fight after the break for international matches do not always easy. We were a bit tired. But I think what we show tonight shows us the full experience," continued the French player.





Although the MU win big, but still in second position of the Premier League standings. Forces Old Trafford five points behind Chelsea at the top. Mop-up target was launched in pursuit of a fleet of Stamford Bridge.

"We must focus on the Premier League because we want to won it four times in a row," said Evra.

"We must win in every party in December. We must take advantage of the conditions under which we are sure to escape in Europe and there is no international action schedule (with country)," he concluded.

Until the end of the year, MU still has an obligation to live seven Premier League action. Opponents to be faced is the Portsmouth, West Ham, Aston Villa, Wolverhampton, Fulham, Hull City and Wigan Athletic.

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Sunderland 1-0 Arsenal: Bent ended


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Another top team Premier League Sunderland victim malignancy. After Liverpool, now Arsenal's turn to give up in the hands of The Black Cats by a score of 1-0, Saturday (21/11/2009).

The Gunners who had come to the Stadium of Light with a mission to win, instead had to return to the Emirates Stadium with downcast faces of shame for failing to keep the game host.

Arsenal's fate is really similar to Liverpool. In addition both thin 1-0 defeat, the source is a disaster for both players the same figure, the British bomber Darren Bent.

Bent scored a goal kick "beach ball" to the goalkeeper Pepe Reina as frustrate the Red. This time using another way to defeat goalkeeper Manuel Almunia, he uses his head and brought Sunderland ahead in the 71st minute.


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Chelsea 4-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Cole on fire


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The great of Chelsea continued at the top of Premier League standings. They re able to reap a big victory this week by grinding the bottom board team Wolverhampton Wanderers four goals without reply on Saturday (21/11/2009).

Compete in their own headquarters Stamford Bridge, the Blues certainly have a high confidence. They are without preamble continued pounding the area of defense against from the beginning until the end of the fight.

Carlo Ancelotti was flying when the new game running five minutes. A long distance kick, winger Florent Malouda's goal beat goalkeeper Wayne Hennesse guard, Chelsea winning 1-0.

Gap seven minutes from Malouda scored earlier, supporters cheered the Blues welcomed back Michael Essien hard kick plunging into the opponent's goal. Chelsea added a goal difference of two numbers.

Essien who appears crazy at that opportunity again to record in the 22nd minute. He went on a sweet bomber bait Solomon Kalou and add features to the Roman Emperor 3-0.

Wolves made it difficult powerless to create opportunities and respond to enemy attacks. Respite until they could not go to print, while Chelsea survived by Raihan three digits.

After intermission Chelsea still will not relax their attacks and determination. They really want to grind Jody Craddock et al.



56th minute Chelsea's efforts bear fruit result, they increase the distance to be 4-0. Midfielder Joe Cole is a registered name on the scoreboard.

Chelsea fight to the end of the team are pushing Mick McCarthy team, but they can not produce additional goals again. Battle is finally in the position 4-0.

This victory makes Chelsea remain in power at the top of the Premier League standings with 33 points incisions result of 13 times a game. As for Wolves, this is their seventh defeat this season.

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Liverpool 2-2 Manchester City: Benayoun saves


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Liverpool extend record without winning a fight in the last five. Faced with Manchester City in Premier League action continued, they were held 2-2 draw on Saturday (21/11/2009).

The Reds without reinforced mainstay striker Fernando Torres hopes to ply two of their attackers David N'Gog to be bombarded goalkeeper Shay Given. While his opponent was almost present in full force, only minus key striker Robinho is still injured.
The second midterm is opened, foster children Rafael Benitez tried to hitch a direct launch sporadic attacks. It seems an effective way, five minutes of action they can begin 1-0 lead.

Feedback Sebauh Gerrard free-kick was met with a header by defender Martin Skrtel and straight through the goalkeeper Given.

Unfortunately these benefits can only survive for 19 minutes. A striker Emmanuel Adebayor scored the goal Reina lodged in minute 69 and the score again 1-1.

After these goals foster children Mark Hughes more confident, they tried to reverse the dominance of the host. As a result, the 76 minute public Anfield ball down listlessly watching Ireland kick off the results to the net and make City winning 1-2.

The Kop got lucky magic players like Yossi Benayoun. One minute ago, Israel's original players scored a goal after N'Gog continue the work, the position of a draw back to 2-2.

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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Ukraine 0-1 Greece: goodbye to South Africa


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Greece following the other Group 2 representatives, Switzerland, to the World Cup finals in 2010. That's after they get rid of Ukraine to host the play-off second leg with a slim 1-0 victory on Wednesday (18/11/2009).

Play goalless draw in the first leg, both teams appeared determined to fight this life and death.

Ukraine got a golden opportunity in the 8th minute through Andriy Shevchenko bomber in front of goal Alexandros Tzorvas. Unfortunately, the kick former AC Milan star was still too wide.

Sheva back to try his luck a few minutes ago. However, Tzorvas no difficulty securing the net.

Foster children Oleksiy Mykhaylychenko continued to dominate the game, although the visitors had a couple of times to launch a dangerous counterattack.

Unfortunately for the host, Greece even reaching excellence in 31 minutes through striker Dimitri Salpingidis. Georgios Samaras through Ukraine custody immediately release the Salpingidis breakthrough bait. Without thinking, a player 28 years immediately poured the ball into the goal Andriy Pyatov.




0-1 behind the game seems quite disturbing host. Unlike the first round, fleet-Zhovto fierce Blakytni not appear in the second round.

Although threatened on 56 minutes through strike by Oleksandr Aliyev free kick, Ukraine nevertheless unable to reverse the situation until the last moment. Practical, Sheva et al have said goodbye to South Africa.

Teams:

Ukraine: Pyatov, Rakitskiy, Kucher, Mykhalyk, Khacheridi, Kobin, Aliyev, Tymoschuk, Yarmolenko, Shevchenko, Milevskiy

Greece: Tzorvas, Spyropoulus, Vyntra, Kyrgiakos, Moras, Papastathopoulos, Katsouranis, Karagounis, Samaras, Charisteas, Salpingidis

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Italy 1-0 Sweden: Chiellini heading goal


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Italian national team achieve better results in a friendly match on Wednesday (18/11/2009). Marcello Lippi forces thin 1-0 win over Sweden through Giorgio Chiellini heading goal in the first round.

At this time action, Lippi made many changes in his squad. 61-year coach entrusted goalkeeper Federico Marchetti guard. Meanwhile, two young players Antonio Candreva danDavide Biondini derived as the starter after an impressive show against the Dutch when, last weekend.

Despite appearing without such a key pillar of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Marcus Berg and Kim Kallstrom, Sweden nonetheless provide sufficient resistance to the Gli Azzurri tough.

Just two minutes of action rolling, Sweden able to make a camp host ketar-ketir when Tobias Hysen dribbling toward the goal. Lucky, Marchetti do appear impressive with brilliant rescue.

Do not want to be humiliated in front of supporters, Italy also began to attack. Goals finally created through Chiellini in minute 28. Juventus defender grabbed a soccer ball results header from a corner with his head Giampaolo Pazzini after previous efforts failed.

Azzurri successfully defended the position until the fight ended.


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Bosnia 0-1 Portugal: Midfielder goal


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Portugal finally make sure the finals qualify for the 2010 World Cup. Portugal was once again a thin 1-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the play-off second leg on Wednesday (18/11/2009).

Hasagic again showed brilliant performance by breaking a kick Nani in the 50th minute. Manchester United star to escape escort Bosnian defender and kicks off on the ground along a straight detained by Hasagic through his legs.

However, Hasagic might eventually crashed six minutes later. Porto is a midfielder Raul Meireles who managed to break down the goal to maximize Hasagic after assists from Nani.

Efforts to catch the host proved difficult. Moreover, 10 minutes before the end of the fight, Bosnia had to play with 10 players after Sejad Salihovic got a red card. As a result, the position was 1-0 persisted until the end of the fight.

2-0 advantage in the two-leg play-off to ensure Seleccao competing in the finals next year.


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Slovenia 1-0 Russia: Painful defeat


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Russia was unable to maintain the first leg victory which they eventually fail to the World Cup. The presence of coach Guus Hiddink started rocked.

Won 2-1 in Moscow, Russia 0-1 defeat turns into the cage when visited Slovenia in World Cup playoff. 'Red Bear' had to go home with downcast at losing a goal away.

The defeat was obviously quite painful for Russia. Especially since they are superior player in terms of material also has the famous strategy of peracik, Hiddink.

For the failure, the Dutch trainer began to reap a lot of criticism. Feasibility Hiddink starting formation considered questionable because of ill-fitting.


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France 1-1 Rep of Ireland: The good fortune and handsball


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Apparently not everyone welcomed the escape of the French Roosters team to World Cup 2010. They are not satisfied that highlights the good fortune experienced by the French when the referee approved goals Les Bleus.

France ensures escaped to South Africa after a 1-1 draw with Ireland on Wednesday (18/11/2009) . Raymond Domenech team through with 2-1 aggregate.

Playing on home, the French had left by Robbie Keane scored in minute 32. World champion in 1998 was returned by William Gallas in the extra time.

Gallas goal is considered controversial. Because before the goal that has happened handballs conducted by Thierry Henry. Despite protests from the Irish players, the referee was still approved goals.

It turned out that the ball touched his hand event also recognized several figures of French football. "We pass through the fault of the referee and the power of a person's hand, and the failure of Ireland took the opportunity," said Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was quoted as saying by AFP.

"This is a disaster. Handsball really and all the players see it. But the referee did not (see it)," the opinion Bixente Lizarazu, a former French national player who had a role in the presence of 1998 world champion.


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Saturday, November 14, 2009

Spain 2-1 Argentina: Alonso turn


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Spain managed to beat Argentina. In the trial action in the Vicente Calderon on Saturday(14/11/2009), team's Vicente Del Bosque won 2-1.

Midfielder Xabi Alonso managed to bring the home team led 1-0 over Argentina at the time the game entered the 16th minute. Argentina tried to get up to equalize.

Team Tango has a chance to equalize through midfielder Angel Di Maria. Unfortunately, the kick is still rising above the goalkeeper Iker Casillas. 1-0 score stood until halftime.

Argentina in the second round to take the initiative immediately pressing defense Spain. Los Abiceleste tactic was quite appropriate. The result, the team managed to Diego Maradona team equalized by Lionel Messi in the 60th minute.

Attractive game and attacked both teams continued to be shown. Spanish efforts to win this game was not in vain. The reason, Alonso managed a penalty goal to break Argentina. Spain won 2-1.


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Portugal 1-0 Bosnia : Opportunity resist


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Portugal opened the opportunity to win a World Cup ticket 2010. Carlos Queiroz team that successfully finished 1-0 in the Bosnian resistance Estadio da Luz, Saturday (14/11/2009) .

In action this time, Queiroz could not play a mainstay player Cristiano Ronaldo who was injured. While the visitors played almost all his best players.
Bosnia Portugal hit back through Raul Meireles hard kick from a distance of 30 meters at minute 31. Unfortunately, the kick can still saved by Bosnian goalkeeper Hasagic. Corner kick created for Portugal.

Corner kick taken by Luis Nani, successfully utilized well by Bruno Alves, which made strong heading and defeat Hasagic . The home team 1-0 lead.

Bosnia equalized effort. Some of the opportunities created Ibisevic dangerous bomber. Unfortunately, failing to create goals and score to 1-0 advantage lasted until after Portugal.

This victory, Portugal will open opportunities for reaching a ticket to the upcoming 2010 World Cup. Because the Bosnians have scored two goals to the goal if you want to escape Portugal.




Teams:
Portugal: Eduardo; Ferreira, Bruno Alves, Duda Carvalho, Pepe; Deco, Raul Meireles, Nani; Liedson, Simao.

Bosnia: Hasagic, Jahic, Nadarevic, Spahic, Ibricic, Rahimic, Muratovic, Misimovic, Salihovic, Dzeko, Ibisevic.

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Russia 2-1 Slovenia: Opened up


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Russia opened up reaching for a ticket to the upcoming 2010 World Cup, after a beat Slovenia 2-1. Meanwhile, Cameroon has to ensure themselves a ticket to reach South Africa.

In action at Luzhniki Stadium, Saturday (14/11/2009), the sale of assault occurred since the first round took place on Russia and Slovenia.

However, Russia managed to beat Slovenia Dinyar Bilyaletdinov first on 41 minutes. Everton midfielder managed to break away from the two defender before conquering Slovenia Handanovic. Russia lead 1-0.

Goal was like a mental break Slovenia match. Instead, goals that excite the host. However, the 1-0 score stood until halftime.

In the second half pressing the Russians returned to the show. Business Andrei Arshavin et al to increase the benefits to fruition. In minute 52, Bilyaletdinov back Handanovic break goal. Russia lead 2-0.

However, before the game ended, Slovenia has managed to keep up to qualify for the 2010 World Cup, after Pecknik,substitute guest team able to break goalkeeper Akinfeev. 2-1 score stood until the game was over.


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Republic of Ireland 0-1 France: seized the opportunity


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France seized the opportunity to keep a ticket to the round of Play of. Raymond Domenech team was able to overcome the resistance of the Republic of Ireland 1-0 in the Crock Park, Saturday (14/11/2009) .

In the action stage to play the first leg of 2010 World Cup qualifying this, the French apply the 4-3-3 pattern to suppress the host defense team. This tactic proved quite successful.

Goals successfully recorded single bomber Chelsea Nicolas Anelka on 72 minutes France had opened up opportunities for reaching a ticket to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa next.


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England 0-1 Brazil: Showed power


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Brazil again showed power. Competed at the Khalifa International Stadium, Saturday (14/11/2009) , Carlos Dunga team that defeated England 1-0 in a friendly party.

Without enhanced two-line generals behind John Terry and Rio Ferdinand, a British defense as seen often make their own mistakes. In contrast, Brazil look mighty lasted throughout the game.

Samba score first through Nilmar header on 47 minutes, managed to thrill Brazil goalkeeper Foster 1-0 lead.


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Monday, November 9, 2009

Liverpool 2-2 Birmingham City: Gerrard scores


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Liverpool captain, Steven Gerrard scored from the spot which makes Liverpool could force the 2-2 draw with Birmingham City in the Premier League continued, at Anfield Stadium, Monday (9 / 11).

Playing at home, Liverpool are able to dominate the game since the early minutes. They are even capable of winning it first through David Ngog in the 13th minute. using bait Albert Riera, Ngog successfully strikes the ball into the top left corner of goalkeeper Joe Hart.

Furthermore, Liverpool could maintain dominance and continue to spread in the mouth of the goal threat of Birmingham. Unfortunately, not yet able to add a goal, Liverpool were startled surprise attack that ended with equalizing goal , Cristian Benitez scored in the 26th minute.

Toward the end of the first half, Birmingham was even able to turn lead through Cameron Jerome. After the ball from Scott Dann, Jerome distance kick off the nest in the middle of Reina's goal.

Liverpool awarded a penalty following a breach of Lee Carsley to David Ngog in minute 71. Steven Gerrard is believed to successfully equalized after shot into the bottom right corner of the goal failed anticipated Hart.

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Sunday, November 8, 2009

Lazio 1-2 AC Milan: Winning trend


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AC Milan won 2-1 over Lazio in the Serie-A follow-up, at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday (8 / 11). Milan climbed into third position with a collection of 22 points or less six points from Inter Milan at the top of the league.

Shown at home, Lazio able to provide pressure to the rear of Milan. In the first 15 minutes, while Milan are still without a chance, Lazio made three serious threats by Aleksandar Kolarov and Mauro Zarate. Just because alertness is Dida, Milan had conceded a goal.


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