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Spain 2-0 Honduras: Villa great double-strike

2010-06-21T16:58:00.000-07:00

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Two goals from David Villa on goal Honduras became the evidence is still worth seeded Spain World Cup in South Africa.

Shown at Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg, onWednesday (6/21/2010) , Vicente del Bosque decrease in full force, including Fernando Torres has recovered from injury. Only Cesc Fabregas who could not enter the line up.

This victory brings Spain to a runner up of Group H with a value of three, only superior goal difference from Switzerland. Meanwhile, Chile remained robust at the top standings with six points.

Spain immediately got a golden opportunity in minute three. Unfortunately, not Fernando Torres header on target. Lapse of four minutes of Villa's turn to threaten the Honduran goalkeeper. However, his kick hit the crossbar still.

La Furia Roja several times to create opportunities in front of goal Valladares. However, not yet bearing fruit. Until finally at 17 minutes Villa broke the deadlock.

Barcelona striker Action Anyar Honduras through the heart of the defense failed to stop defenders. Villa had showed his class by forcing Valladares punt and picked up the ball from the goal.

After a few minutes, Vicente del Bosque squad once again endanger the opponent's defense. Unfortunately, Xavi was unable to take advantage of a sweet bait provided Jesus Navas.

Coming down a drink, kick back foiled Torres Valladares. Despite creating many chances, but La Furia Roja was not able to add goals. 1-0 score stood until the interval.

Not much change in the second round. Spain continued to perform despite aggressive one goal ahead. In contrast, Honduran often scattered keep the line behind him.

Villa La Furia Roja doubling the advantage on 51 minutes. Hard kick-nicknamed El Guaje Villa-from outside the penalty box was unable driven Valladares.
Sergio Ramos of Honduras suffered almost add, if it did not kick off on the left side of goal.

El Guaje scored a hat trick chance after Jesus Navas is violated in the penalty box. Unfortunately, Villa who became the executor could not even strike the ball from point 12 pas.

Honduras itself is not without opportunities. Relying on counterattacks, Wilson Palacios occasionally create chances. Suazo speculative kick from outside the penalty box. However, the ball still falls on the goalkeeper Iker Casillas.

Fabregas who went almost replaces Xavi Hernandez scored in the inaugural World Cup. But, the ball can still be driven kick defenders. Despite creating many chances, La Furia Roja unable to enlarge the benefits until after the game.

2-0 victory over Honduras enough to make Del Bosque a bit quiet. La Furia Roja are now living to face Chile on Saturday (06/26/2010).

Chile 1-0 Switzerland: Behrami red-card

2010-06-21T16:54:00.000-07:00

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Switzerland was unable to continue the successful after giving up 0-1 of Chilidi Nelson Mandela Stadium, Port Elizabeth, on Monday (6/21/2010).

For a while Chile leads the Group H standings with Raihan six points, three points ahead of Switzerland that caught the runner up position.

Laga run equilibrium in the early rounds. Both teams earn points by performing a perfect strike. Chile gets first chance on five minutes. Unfortunately, Alexis Sanchez kick from outside the penalty box is still flawed.

Chile had another golden opportunity by Carlos Carmona, but his hard shot was blocked by goalkeeper could Benaglio. Attack each other between the team looks to mid first round.

Disaster for Swiss occur in minute 31. Valon Behrami rewarded red card after committing an offense hard to Arturo Vidal. Until halftime, the position has not changed a goalless draw.

In the second half, Chile's leading players have played more aggressive. In contrast, Switzerland had to desperately hold strikes Vidal et al. Sanchez repeatedly returned to threaten the opposing goal. Switzerland lucky to have such strong goalkeeper who returned thwart opportunities Benaglio opponent.

Benaglio solid wall finally collapsed in the 75th minute. Is a substitute player who brought the Chilean Mark Gonzalez 1-0, after receiving a cross Esteban Paredes who are unable to stop the Swiss defender.

Left behind one goal, in Switzerland in their opening match defeat of Spain, tried to get up and look like a nest. Unfortunately, until the referee blew the final whistle of Switzerland was unable to score goals. Chile still leads 1-0 at the same time as Group H.

Portugal 7-0 Korea DPR: Ronaldo scored

2010-06-21T16:49:00.000-07:00

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Portugal showed their class when the conduct of counter North Korea's second match at Green Point Stadium, Cape Town last night. Brought the mission to win, Ronaldo et al mercilessly massacred Asian representatives were 7-0.

With a 4-3-3 formation seemed more daring North Korean attack, unlike when dealing with Brazil in the opening match, was playing extra troops Chollima defensive and rely on counterattacks.

While Portugal since the early minutes directly to the pressures, especially from the right wing where Cristiano Ronaldo's operation. Portugal gained the first opportunity through this Real Madrid striker. But his hard kick from outside the penalty box was easily captured kipper Ri Myong woof.

In the seventh minute, barely making Portugal's Ricardo Carvalho header with just winning but still hit the goalpost.

North Korea is playing open a few times also get a chance. Chance Kim Jong Hun army was dating at love's header 11 minutes into chol Nam Pak which utilizes a ball rebound results Yong Jo Hong hard kick from the left side is still soaring above the sliding Eduardo. While hard kick at minute 24 Ji Yun-Nam is still widening.

The opening of North Korea's defense made freely Seleccao rummaging in the back row Utara.Sehingga Korea Raul Meireles 29 minutes to successfully escape from the escort and welcome feedback in the penalty box with one touch. Jabulani going nest.First round ended, Portugal winning 1-0.

The victory in this second game is set in stone for Seleccao if you want to penetrate the round of 16 large. Because if you lose or series heavier the better the chance for Portugal's final game should overthrew Portugal's five-time World Cup champion, Brazil.

However, Portugal's victory signs began to appear during the second half just to walk 8 minutes. Over Simao, Portugal managed to double the advantage to 2-0.

North Korea who returned to play left even more open, this condition makes the players ahead of Portugal freely creative. Three minutes later turn Fabio Contrao add goals Seleccao coffers.

In the 60th minute, Ronaldo returned to passing into the middle of the penalty box, Tiago also easily struck the Jabulani to North Korea shook up the nets for the fourth time. Substitute created the fifth goal in minute 81 Liedson.

At 88 minutes, Ronaldo, who plays nick contributed an impressive goal after goalkeeper. Real Madrid star casually kick slowly that it widening advantage 6-0.

The party was closed Tiago scored at minute 90. Juventus players are derived as the starting XI to replace Deco in this position successfully pass the ball into the goalpost North Korea, with a header. Until the final whistle sounded from the Chilean referee Pablo Pozo pocketed Portugal managed to score 7-0.

This victory is the biggest victory since the 2010 World Cup rolled. Previously recorded the biggest victory of the German squad with a score of 4-0 when the Australian bent.

The composition of Players:

Portugal: Eduardo, Ricardo Carvalho, Miguel, Bruno Alves, Simão (Duda 74 '), Tiago, Pedro Mendes, Raul Meireles (Raul Meireles70'), Fábio Coentrão, Cristiano Ronaldo, Hugo Almeida (Liedson 78 ')

North Korea: Ri Myong-woof, Cha Jong-Hyok (Nam Song-chol 75 '), Jun-Il Ri, Ri Kwang-Chon, chol-Jin Pak, Yong-Hak An, In-woof Mun (Kum-Il Kim 58 '), Pak Nam-chol (Yong-Jun Kim 58'), Ji Yun-Nam, Jong Tae-Se, Hong Yong-Jo.

Brazil 3-1 Ivory Coast: Fabiano double, Drogba socored, Kaka sent-off

2010-06-20T18:23:00.000-07:00

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Having drawn criticism because only a slim 2-1 win over North Korea's team in action gurem prime, Brazil trengginas appear in the second game preliminary round Group G. Ivory Coast team that became strong opponents beaten 3-1 at Soccer City Stadium on Sunday (6/20/2010).

With this victory, the Brazilian made sure of qualifying for the round of 16 with a collection of six points. Unfortunately, the success of Brazil this time should be tarnished by the action is not sportsmanship Ricardo Kaka who received a red card from referee. Real Madrid star was to leave the field, three minutes ahead of the game was over after receiving a second yellow card for elbowing Kader Keita.

As for Côte d'Ivoire, the defeat has forced the squad of Sven Goran Eriksson won the final match versus North Korea DMI opened up opportunities to escape. Currently, the new Les Elephants collect one point a draw against Portugal.

Shown with the same scheme as when defeated North Korea, Brazil successfully took over control of the game. Trio Kaka, Robinho and Luis Fabiano in the front lines making a successful defense muss Ivory Coast. Just two minutes walking action, with Robinho direct threat to spread hard kick from outside the penalty box which is still thin on the top crossbar.

After Robinho's chances, running game a little monotonous with little opportunity dicipatakan both teams. However, to enter into -24 minutes, Brazil finally broke the deadlock through Luis Fabiano. Utilizing the partnership, which ended bait slick Robinho breakthrough by Kaka, Fabiano is pushed into the penalty box hard to open fire from close range which nest in the corner of goalkeeper Boubacar Barry. Brazil winning 1-0.

After Fabiano scored, Cote d'Ivoire immediately responded by increasing the tempo of the game. Unfortunately, efforts et Didier Drogba is still not able to break through Julio Cesar's goal. The first half was closed for Brazil's 1-0 advantage.

In the second half, Selecao back in control, while Les Elephants rely on quick counterattacks. However, not had time to make a counterattack, Ivory Coast should be back being broken. Fabiano become frightening specter for Les Elephants by printing a second go at minute 51.

Goal Sevilla striker was quite pretty though a little smelly controversy because Fabiano looks to do a hand ball before scoring. Receiving the ball outside the penalty box, Fabiano "dancing" past three Ivory Coast defender and then disconnect the power did not kick yng dammed Barry.

Winning two goals, Brazil more freely dismantle Ivorian defense that began depressed. As a result, in Brazil 62 minutes to re-add tally coffers through Elano Blummer who use sweet feed from Kaka. 3-0 lead, Brazil began to relax the attack.

Meanwhile, Ivory Coast has not given up and still keep trying to score goals. The hard work of the Ivory Coast players finally bearing fruit in the 78th minute. Didier Drogba who managed to break away from an offside trap, successfully directed a header off could not be reached Cesar.

Managed to minimize the lag 1-3, Ivory Coast more vibrant and keep pressing the Selecao. Les Elephants profit after Brazil was forced to play 10 players after a Ricardo Kaka was sent off.

Kaka received two yellow cards within a period of four minutes. The first, he got for pushing Kader Keita, while the second (automatic red) for elbowing the same man (Keita). With this, Brazil's Kaka certainly absent when dealing with Portugal in the last preliminary round match of the Group.

Superior number of players, Ivory Coast exert all efforts to hunt down a goal. Unfortunately, until the end of the game, Drogba et al was unable to convert chances into goals. They also must give up 1-3 from five-time world champion, Brazil.

The composition Players
Brazil: 1-Julio Cesar; 2-Maicon, 3-Lucio, 4-Juan, 6-Michel Bastos, 5-Felipe Melo, 8-Gilberto Silva, 7-Elano (15-Dani Alves 66 '), 10-Kaka, 11-Robinho (18-Ramires 92 '), 9-Luis Fabiano.

Ivory Coast: 1-Boubacar Barry; 21-Emmanuel Eboue, Kolo Toure four-, 20-Guy Demel, 17-Siaka tiene, 5-Didier Zokora, Yaya Toure, 19, 9-Cheik Tiote, 8-Salomon Kalou (18 - Kader Keita 67 '), 11-Didier Drogba, 15-Aruna Dindane (10-Gervinho 53').

Italy 1-1 Paraguay: Uncertain defending champion

2010-06-14T22:21:00.000-07:00

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Italian defending champion failed to defend the trophy champion started the mission smoothly. Step GLI Azzurri in their opening match hiccup preliminary round Group F, after being arrested Paraguay 1-1.

Playing at the Green Point Stadium on Monday (6/14/2010) , the Italian who rely on Alberto Gilardino was alone up front, appear less convinving in the early matches. Precisely Paraguay dominated the game and have more opportunities.

In minute 22, Paraguay's goalkeeper Gigi Buffon threatened by bomber flagship Nelson Valdez. Unfortunately, efforts to Valdez still has not met targets. Still sideways kick.

Assumed the status of the defending champion, certainly did not want to keep the Azzurri depressed. Seven minutes later, foster children Marcelo Lippi has an opportunity to respond to and behind the corner exercised through Simone Pepe. Unfortunately, that leads to the bait Pepe De Rossi and Claudio Marchisio still capable driven Paraguay defender, Antolin Alcaraz who swiftly sweep the ball.

One third match running, Paraguay continues to aggressively push the Italian defense. Entering the 39th minute, Paraguay finally broke the deadlock after heading a free kick Alcaraz welcomes feedback Aureliano Torres, crushing to the corner of goalkeeper Gigi Buffon. For Alcaraz, this was his first goal in the World Cup.

Being in a position behind 0-1, the Azzurri tried to get up at six minutes remaining the first half. Unfortunately, both Gilardino, Iaquinta and Pepe Vinzenzo that occupy the front lines of Italy, failed to convert chances into goals that he gets. Until the first half ended, the defending champion is still lagging.

Entering the second half, Italy immediately step on the gas. The attack began after heavy attack was launched. At the beginning of this second round, Lippi also made a surprise by withdrawing its flagship goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon who looked injured.

Meanwhile, in another camp, Paraguay appears to be quite satisfied with the 1-0 advantage and began to focus on maintaining the defense. However, the strategy of "survival" is applied to coach Gerardo Martinez did not seem to run well. Italy even more freely bombard Paraguay defense.

Peak defending champion strikes ensued in the 63rd minute. Starting from the corner of Pepe's soccer, Paraguay's goalkeeper and captain, Justo Villar made a fatal mistake when deciding try cutting the ball. Villar was unable denied the ball past him and see the foot of De Rossi who was standing in front of an empty goal. Italy had managed to equalized 1-1.

Managed to make the GLI Azzurri equalized launch increasingly intense pressure. In order to add power smashed his foster child, coach Marcelo Lippi also include fresh blood like that replaces Antonio Di Natale Alberto Gilardino. This decision was spelled correctly. Because, Italy successfully dominate the full course of action.

In the 83rd minute, Italy holds a golden opportunity to secure three points via a leg Riccardo Montolivo fired hard from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately, kicking young midfielder Andrea Pirlo plotted to replace this position could still be blocked Villar. Until the game ended, GLI Azzurri could not scores goals and had to settle for a share points in the inaugural match.

The composition of Players:
Italy: 1-Gianluigi Buffon / Federico Marchetti (45 '), 19-Gianluca Zambrotta, 5-Fabio Cannavaro, 4-Giorgio Chiellini, 3-Domenico Criscito; 22-Riccardo Montolivo, 6-Daniele De Rossi, 15-Claudio Marchisio / Camoranesi (58 '); 9-Vincenzo Iaquinta, 11-Alberto Gilardino / Di Natale (72'), 7-Simone Pepe

Paraguay: Justo Villar-1, 6-Carlos Bonet, 14-Paulo Da Silva, 3-Claudio Morel, 13-Enrique Vera, 15-Victor Caceres, Cristian Riveros, 16, 17-Aureliano Torres, 18-Nelson Valdez / Santa Cruz (69 '), 19-Lucas Barrios / Crdozo (76'), 21-Antolin Alcaraz.

Japan 1-0 Cameroon: Samurai swords slice

2010-06-14T22:17:00.000-07:00

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Keisuke Honda of Japan brought no defeat record of Cameroon. Blue Samurai solo goal brought a 1-0 victory and gave three prime numbers in the preliminary round Group E, Monday (06/14/2010).

That with this victory, Japan extended the record of Cameroon become four, having previously won in the last three meetings. In addition, it is also a successful Asian representatives maintain a record of never being broken in this African elite team.

Competing in the Free State Stadium, Japan appear quite nicely serve Cameroon aggressive game. 4-1-4-1 formula adopted successfully coach Takeshi Okada et Samuel Eto'o makes trouble finding loopholes to penetrate the tight defense.

While on the other hand, the appearance of Cameroon is also not bad. Foster children succeed Paul Le Guen's performance balanced view between the last attack with a 4-3-3 format. Unfortunately, the balance of Indomitable Lions squad for the game only lasted approximately 30 minutes first.

Entering the 39th minute, disaster came over to Cameroon. Starting from the movement of Matsui in the field, Cameroon defender did not provide strict vigil to Keisuke Honda free-standing in front of goal and welcomes direct feedback mercilessly tore Matsui and goalkeeper Hamidou Souleymanou. 1-0 to Japan.

Left behind one goal, Cameroon react directly raise the tempo of the game. Unfortunately, the efforts Eto'o, Jean Makoun and Eric Choupo-Moting still able to be defeated Eiji Kawashima. Japan 1-0 advantage survives until the interval.

In the second half, Cameroon again took the initiative of attack. Eto'o showed his class as a star player who successfully won three Champions League trophies in two different clubs. Inter Milan bomber was successfully passed two Japan defenders to provide feedback to Choupo-Moting. Unfortunately, execution Moting still not meet the target.

Entering the 55th minute, Cameroon again get a chance. Stephane Mbia combing the field for later off a cross that failed to reach Webo. Cameroon did not want to lose in the first game, continue to conduct a variety of ways to break into the Japanese goalkeeper.

In ten minutes remaining matches, Cameroongot golden opportunity through long-distance kicks Mbia in minute 86. But the ball just crossed over the thin ruler. Until the game ended 1-0 to Japan's position persist.

These results, then Japan for a while successful in the Netherlands to stalk the top of Group E. Both teams are equally packed three digits. However, the Netherlands is entitled on top on goal difference. As for Cameroon, this defeat puts them in position three in the previous Danish Dutch lost 0-2.

The composition of Players:
Japan: 21-Eiji Kawashima; 2-Yuki Abe, 22-Yuji Nakazawa, 4-Tulio, 3-Yuichi Komano; 5-Yuto Nagatomo, 16-Yoshito Okubo, 7-Yasuhito Endo, 17-Makoto Hasebe, 8-Daisuke Matsui , 18-Keisuke Honda.

Cameroon: 16-Souleymanou Hamidou; 19-Stephane Mbia, 5-Sebastien Bassong, 3-Nicolas Nkoulou, 2-Benoit Assou-Ekotto, 11-Jean Makoun, 18-Enoh Eyong, 15-Achille Webo, 21-Joel Matip, 9 -Samuel Eto'o, 13-Eric-Moting Choupo.

Netherlands 2-0 Denmark: Liverpool connection

2010-06-14T22:12:00.000-07:00

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The Dutch started their journey in the World Cup well, after defusing Danish Dynamite team 2-0, in Group E match allowance, at Soccer City Stadium on Monday (6/14/2010).

Before the game, would make it difficult to predict Danish Dutch proved to be a little early in the game. Bert van Marwijk team this difficulty through Liverpool connection. An own goal from Agger and simple finish from Kuyt give them comfortable win 2-0.

Some notes opportunities gained by both teams. Header van der Vaart van Persie maximize bait in minute 20 was still hitting the Danish defender.

Seven minutes later turn to threaten the Danish goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg. Daniel Agger bait Dennis Rommedahl followed by a kick to the stomach Nicklas Bendtner, unfortunately header with just too weak.

Robin van Persie close chances in the first round. Got bait region, the Arsenal striker had actually been firing space. It's just too long to process Persie already closed down the ball and the Danish defender. The first half ended with the score even 0-0.

Dutch direct strikes in the second round. An van Persie cross, headed bySimon Poulsen, just hit the ball instead of Daniel Agger and slid into his own goal.

Goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen did confront chance of rescue for van Persie on 52 minutes. The inclusion Eljero Elia replace van der Vaart in the 67th minute is enough to make the Dutch attacks become more alive. Several times a movement to make the rear guard Elijah Danish reeling.

Until finally one or two touches from Sneijder with Elijah, still hit the goalpost. Luckily there is a ball forward to Kuyt who came to fulfill a 2-0 advantage.

With this result, the Dutch have a collection of three points. While Danes defeat, did not have numbers.

Composition of Formation:
Netherlands: 1-Maarten Stekelenburg; 2-Gregory van der Wiel, 3-John Heitinga, 4-Joris Mathijsen, 5-Giovanni van Bronckhorst, 7-Dirk Kuyt, 6-Mark van Bommel, 10-Wesley Sneijder, 8-Nigel de Jong, 23-Rafael van der Vaart, Robin van Persie-9.

Danish: 1-Tommy Sorensen; 4-Daniel Agger, 3-Simon Kjaer, 6-Lars Jacobsen, 15-Simon Poulsen, 10-Martin Jorgensen, 2-Christian Poulsen, 20-Thomas Enevoldsen, 12, Thomas Kahlenberg, 19-Dennis Rommedahl, 11-Nicklas Bendtner.

Germany 4-0 Australia: Der Panzer brilliant !

2010-06-13T19:54:00.000-07:00

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Brilliant. That's the most fitting word describes the performance of the German squad in the Group D match against Australia's allowance, Sunday (6/14/2010). Panzer young troops mercilessly crush zone of the Asian championship qualifying group four goals without reply.

Australia actually look attractive in the early matches. Aware of the threat squad, Joachim Low, the fleet immediately took the initiative to attack the Socceroos. Tim Cahill surged almost goalkeeper Manuel Neuer in the fourth minute after Luke Wilkshire corner welcomes with header.

Captain Lucas Neill reacted quickly after the ball from Cahill crude fell at his feet. However, Galatasaray retainer efforts have not produced results. Likewise with Richard Garcia kick that can still be ignored Neuer.

Unfortunately, the dominance of foster children Pim Verbeek did not last long. Four minutes later, goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer conceded just Lukas Podolski spectacular action that utilizes a combination of beautiful bait Mesut Ozil and Thomas Muller. Germany 1-0 lead.

Podolski goal soon became pep Der Panzer to dominate matches. Bayern Munich Miroslav Klose bomber a chance to double the German advantage in minute 24 after receiving feedback Ozil. Unfortunately, his kick was wide.

However, two minutes later, Klose finally completed the task and bring the German winning 2-0. Starting from a cross Phillip Lahm, Klose raced to the front of goal and successfully surpass goalkeeper Schwarzer before Germany striker scored goal through a header.

This is his 11th World Cup debut and took him equal his record of Jurgen Klinsmann. Klose is now closed to within just four goals from Ronaldo (Brazil) as a grand feast top scorer in world football.

Ozil Germany almost added advantage in minute 31 after Schwarzer one anticipates the coming of the ball. Lucky, Neill reacted quickly and thwart attacks Ozil by throwing the ball from in front of an empty goal. As a result, the position 2-0 last until halftime.

Neill et al suffering continues in the second half. In fact, the fleet was forced to continue the Socceroos match with 10 players after Tim Cahill received a red card for his actions directly caused by 'cutting' foot Bastian Schweinsteiger.

Superior number of players, Tim Panzer was reluctant to waste the opportunity. Muller, who became the architect of Germany's first goal, giving 3-0 advantage on 67 minutes after receiving the assist from Lukas Podolski.

Do not think a score of 3-0 will make the German satisfied. Only three minutes later, goalkeeper Schwarzer again collapse. Jeronimo Baretto Cacau Claudemir aka ensure victory over Germany Ozil maximize bait.

This result puts the Germans in the damaged table tops Group D, after Ghana won the previous match 1-0 over Serbia.

Serbia 0-1 Ghana: Black Stars party

2010-06-13T19:50:00.000-07:00

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Ghana diminish Serbia hopes win opening match points in Group D on Sunday (06/13/2010). Zdravko Kuzmanovic violations in the second round 1-0 victory to give the Black Stars of troops temporarily occupied the top of the standings.

Determined opened their account with a resounding, Serbia immediately step on the gas after the referee blew the whistle Hector Baldassi. The game has not walked a minute when Marko Pantelic threatened with representatives of Africa kicks off goalkeeper Richard Kingson to speculation. Lucky, his efforts have not produced results.

20 minutes, Ghana again have the opportunity through a free kick thanks to a gift Nikola Zigic act that violates Dede Ayew. Asamoah is believed to perform a free kick to do his job well. Defender John Mensah seeks header welcomes the ball with his head in front of goalkeeper Richard Kingson. Unfortunately, the ball is still out of reach Mensah.

Not long, the same shift Kevin-Prince Boateng and Asamoah Gyan who threatened the goal Stojković. Luckily for the troops Orlovi Buy, sunglasses score has not changed.

Entering the 28th minute, Serbia's turn to show its fangs. Aleksandar Kolarov Lazio star breathes new hope for support in its efforts to welcome representatives of the European free-kick the ball through his left leg. However, the ball was widened on the side of the goal.

Captain Dejan Stankovic of Serbia almost took advantage, five minutes before the break after a welcome from Milan Jovanovic raw ball and release a kick to the goalkeeper Kingson. But, Kingson saves swiftly enough so that the score remained 0-0.

Running game is getting more intense in the second round. Ghana and Serbia in order to steal the benefits of pressing each other.

Ghana obtained a golden opportunity on 54 minutes through a try to greet Ayew cross Hoffenheim striker, Prince Tagoe. Unfortunately, Ayew not able to reach the ball.

Six minutes later, Serbia's turn to threaten goalkeeper Kingson. Bait release Pantelic Nikola Zigic from beauty to the left sector. However, Zigic has not managed to maximize opportunities.

Buy a disastrous approach Orlevi stronghold in 75 minutes. They had lost Aleksandar Lukovic is expelled by the referee after receiving a second yellow card due to strong violation of Gyan.

Although performed with 10 players, Serbia did not lose heart. Stankovic et al even re-creating opportunity in minute 78 through measurable kick Milos Krasic. However, the rescue action Kingson impressive Serbia diminish expectations.

Serbia must eventually be handed the victory to the fleet of the Black Stars on 83 minutes. That was after the referee gave a penalty to Ghana prize, following handball violation in the box Zdravko Kuzmanovic prohibited.

Gyan carry out his duties as executor by delivering a perfect and Ghana to the top of the standings while Group D thanks to a 1-0 win.

Nigeria 0-1 Slovenia: Green like blunder

2010-06-13T19:31:00.000-07:00

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Surprises happen in Group C, after Slovenia became top of standings. Slovenia outperformed African representatives of Algeria with the score 1-0, the match being played at Peter Mokaba, Sunday (06/13/2010).

This victory makes Slovenia collect three points. New England and the United States to collect a point, after a 1-1 draw early this morning. Meanwhile, Algeria became a key with a value of zero.

The game has been slow since the whistle marks the kick-off match referee starts blowing. Algeria opened up opportunities in three minutes through a free kick Belhadz Nadir. Lucky, Slovenia goalkeeper Samir Handanovic still able denied the ball.

Slovenia continued depressed. In minute 35 Rafik Halliche open opportunities, but nevertheless occurs goals after the header with just too high. Four minutes later, Karim Matmour hard kick off the left leg just still too high.

In the second half, the game tempo has not changed much. However, more Slovenia try out the attack. The fight was a lot happening in midfield. Algeria made calamity happened in minute 72, after the referee expelled Abdelkader Ghezzal. Ghezzal received a second yellow card, after a handball when controlling the ball.

Slovenia finally ensure the victory on 78 minutes. Robert Koren hard kick along the ground , make Jambulani effect that failed to anticipate goalkeeper Faouzi Chaouchi. The ball into the left corner of the net.

These Koren goals, becoming the only goal which was created in this game. And the 1-0 victory belongs to Slovenia.

Composition of Formation:
Algeria: 16-Faouzi Chaouchi; 2-Majid Bougherra, Rafik Halliche five-, four-Inter-Yahia, 3-Nadir Belhadj, 13-Karim Matmour, 19-Hassan Yebda, 8-Medhi Lacen, 15-Karim Ziani, 21-Fouad Kadir, 11-Rafik Djebbour.

Slovenia: 1-Samir Handanovic; 2-Miso Brecko, Marko Suler four-, five-Bostjan Cesar, 13-Bojan Jokic; 10-Valter Birsa, 8-Robert Koren, 18-Aleksandar Radosavljevic, 17-Andraz Kirm; 14-Zlatko Dedic, 11-Milivoje Novakovic.

England 1-1 USA: Howard brilliant, Green howler

2010-06-12T18:22:00.000-07:00

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Goalkeepers United States (USA) Tim Howard made the attackers successfully frustrated England. Despite being broken in first, forcing Howard to play the Three Lions 1-1 in the opening match in Group C allowance Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg, Saturday (6/12/2010). Ironically England goal keeper, Green makes silly blunder.

New games running four minutes, England surprised the U.S. directly. Steven Gerrard is carrying the squad for Fabio Capello to lead 1-0 referrals. The captain with smart forward Emile Heskey and deceptive bait Howard.

Frank Lampard gets the opportunity through a free kick in minute 10. Unfortunately, his shot hit the foot of U.S. striker Landon Donovan. The ball left the field and the opportunities created through a corner back. Gerrard execute him, but in vain because Glen Johnson was caught doing handball.

U.S. counter-attack so quickly. Not more than a minute later, Steve Cherundolo cross-feed the ball and welcomed by Clint Dempsey, a standby in the UK defense box. Unfortunately, the midfielder's header back eight numbered resolved by Green.

U.S. re-created a golden opportunity on 19 minutes. This time through the action of Donovan, who sent the ball to Jozy Altidore measured in the penalty box. Again, the goal collapsed because Altidore header is still widening.

A minor incident occurred at minute 29. Tim Howard fell down, after a clash with Heskey who intend to grab the ball from Johnson's cross. Howard survived lucky goal and then decided to continue her fight.

Shaun Wright Phillips, who signed to replace James Milner (yellow card), could jeopardize the U.S. goal. However, remote shots in 38 minutes has not met targets.

Unexpected, just two minutes later, the U.S. launched a counterattack. Howard's goal-kick fell to the feet of Dempsey and Fulham's midfield is a direct kick off the initiative away from the penalty box. Almost in the grip of the Green, the ball was lodged in selecting the goal. Equally strong position of 1-1. Score stood until halftime.

Signed in the second half, Capello has revolutionized the defense of the Union Jack. The Italian coach pulling Ledley King and replace it with Liverpool's veteran defender, Jamie Carrargher.

The position has sparked England draw with increasing tempo of the game. Beginning the second half, the opportunities created through Lampard's free kick toward the goal. John Terry welcomed with header, but unfortunately still missing.

Heskey strikes followed another attack, which successfully penetrating the U.S. defense. But Aston Villa's veteran striker failed to beat Howard.

Although the U.S. is always under pressure, the goalkeeper was not afraid to face a barrage of attacks launched by the British. Wayne Rooney, the invisible tajinya in the first half, began to rise.

Right at the minute 71, bomber Manchester United goalkeeper could endanger Howard. Everton goalkeeper toughness has not deterred only by header a-nickname Wazza Rooney-.

Deadlock was almost broken English, responding to the bait when Wright Phillips Rooney in the penalty box. Again, Howard made a brilliant rescue. In fact, Heskey header, before he was pulled out (80 ') and was succeeded Peter Crouch, denied granted.

England could only wait on the attack, did not reciprocate the U.S. discouraged. At the end of the game, Donovan corner kick chances. This time it was Gerrard who cleared.

Even enter a period of injury time, Dempsey was still trying to break through distance. Very regrettably, upanya not able to change the situation. In the fifth game in South Africa, the UK and the U.S. must be willing to share numbers.

The composition of players:
England: 12-Robert Green; 2-Glen Johnson, 20-Ledley King (Jamie Carragher, 46 '), 6-John Terry, 3-Ashley Cole; 7-Aaron Lennon, 4-Steven Gerrard, 8-Frank Lampard, 16 -James Milner (Shaun Wright Phillips, 31 '); 21-Emile Heskey (Peter Crouch, 80'), 10-Wayne Rooney.

United States: 1-Tim Howard; 6-Steve Cherundolo, 15-Jay DeMerit, 5-Oguchi Onyewu, 3-Carlos Bocanegra, 10-Landon Donovan, 4-Michael Bradley, 13-Ricardo Clark, 8-Clint Dempsey; 17 - Jozy Altidore (Scot Holden, 86 '), 20-Robbie Findley (Edson Buddle, 77').

Argentina 1-0 Nigeria: Heinze scored, Messi overcast

2010-06-12T18:17:00.000-07:00

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Playing in full burden of the early matches, Argentina finally escaped from the home team terkaman Africa, Nigeria, with a 1-0 victory.

Unfortunately the victory was not a bomber-banging coming from the Argentine bomber who incidentally is the world's best striker-striker. Until the final minutes, the front lines of Argentina's barren and difficult to prove their sharpness.

Match at Ellis Park Stadium, the Albiceleste squad played since the early minutes. Trident in the front row Argentine Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain and Carlos Tevez has several times threatened the Nigerian defense kept Vincent Enyeama.

The first opportunity is packed Messi, who led Argentina through ball from the middle and give feedback to Higuain inside the penalty box. Real Madrid players are running free to meet and do the hard kick, unfortunately the ball bounced into the side of the ruler.

Calamity for Nigeria came on six minutes when Messi fired shots toward the goal. Enyeama ball successfully ignored, and fruitful soccer corner. Veron executioner who becomes a successful sending the ball swiftly greeted by loud header Nigerian defender Gabriel Heinze.So the nets teared, and Argentina leads 1-0.

Winning one goal does not necessarily make a team attack Tango loosen. Working together nicely from the back row next to Argentina to make Nigeria struggled to hold strikes that came a barrage.

Super Eagles were lucky to have a look brilliant Enyeama. Messi twice in a corner kick for goal, successfully pushed over goalkeeper who played at Hapoel Tel Aviv this.

Numerous opportunities are also failing to maximize the front row so that Argentina's first round of the final whistle, Argentina has not been able to double the advantage.

In the second half of Argentina is still dominating the game. While Nigeria began to rise by relying on counterattacks through Obafemi Martins who entered at 52 minutes to replace Victor Obinna. Nigeria has a golden opportunity a few times but still defended the goddess Fortuna Argentina.

Appearance of a brilliant goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, making the bomber Messi of Argentina, especially the often taking individual action in front of goal endanger Nigeria, as barren.

Maradona was finally tried their luck to enter and pull out of Diego Milito Gonzalo Higuain. But it does not even attempt fruitless, even Maradona finally select how secure exciting midfielder Angel Di Maria and enter defender Nicholas Burdisso to strengthen Argentina's back row. Until the final whistle sounded the referee Wolfgang Stark, the position of superiority ended 1-0 for Argentina.

With this result, South Korea which overthrew Greece 2-0 the previous games leading the in Group B on goal difference with Argentina.

Argentina:

Sergio Romero, Jonas Gutiérrez, Walter Samuel, Martin Demichelis, Gabriel Heinze Juan Veron / Maxi Rodriguez (74 '), Javier Mascherano, Angel Di Maria (Nicolas Burdisso, 85'), Lionel Messi, Carlos Tevez, Gonzalo Higuain (Diego Milito, 79 ').

Nigeria:

Vincent Enyeama, Chidi Odiah, Joseph Yobo, Danny Shittu, Taye Taiwo (kalu Uche, 74 '), Lukman Haruna J, Dickson Etuhu, Sani Kaita, Chinedu Obasi (Peter Odemwingie, 60), Victor Obinna (Obafemi Martins, 52') , Aiyegbeni Yakubu.

Korea Republic 2-0 Greece: First Win

2010-06-12T18:10:00.000-07:00

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South Korea became the first team of contestants round of World Cup 2010, which successfully reap the full amount in the game early, after two matches in Group A, end in a draw. Korea Republic with a resounding defeat Greece 2-0 European representatives.

Match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Saturday (12/06/2010), one of these Asian representatives provide interesting spectacle since the early minutes of the first half. Ginseng State team was directly hit the Greek defense.

The result, the Huh Jung-moo team this thrilling Alexandros Tzorvas nets at seven minutes. Gol started from the corner kick, which successfully met Lee Jung-soo with first-time kick your right leg.

Winning does not make South Korea one goal satisfied. Chung Yong Lee returned giving a threat to the Greek goal in minute 13, this time through a header which was too high. A sweet bait to Park Ji-sung Park Chu-Young, re-pointed golden opportunity. Unfortunately the ball was still on foot Tzorvas goalkeeper.

In the second half, South Korea still in charge of attack. Conversely, the Greek press only occasionally by a counterattack. An error Greek defender Loukas Vyntra at minute 51. Vyntra failed to control the ball, be disastrous for the Euro 2004 champion of this.

Manchester United winger Park Ji-sung, seized the ball and passed hadangan Vyntra. Ji-sung who has the speed to run, strike the ball calmly into the Greek goal.

Top scorer Theofanis Gekas had a golden opportunity on 67 minutes. Hertha Berlin striker was off-kick but the ball still bouncing acrobatics. While South Korea has been quite satisfied with the result 2-0.

Until the game was over, there were no additional goals are created. This victory puts South Korea at the same time at the top of Group B standings with three points.

Team Players:
South Korea: 18-Jung Sung-ryong; 22-Cha Du-ri, 12-Lee Young-Pyo, 4-Cho Yong-hyung, 14-Lee Jung-soo; 8-Kim Jung-woo, 16-Ki-Sung yong, 7-Park Ji-sung, 17-Lee Chung-yong; 10-Park Chu-young, 19-Yeom Ki-hun.

Greece: 12-Alexandros Tzorvas; 11-Loukas Vyntra, two-Giourkas Seitaridis, 15-Vassilis Torosidis; 6-Alexandros Tziolis, 8-Avraam Papadopoulos, Giorgos Karagounis, 10, 21-Kostas Katsouranis; 7-Giorgos Samaras, 9-Angelos Haristeas, 17-Fanis Gekas.

South Africa 1-1 Mexico: Tshabalala, Marquez score

2010-06-11T18:07:00.000-07:00

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South Africa failed to fulfill his ambition to reap fully the opening match. Dealing with Mexico in Group A preliminary round match of World Cup 2010, they were only able to play following a 1-1 draw on Friday (06/11/2010).

The game runs quite fierce since the beginning. Both sides appear equally adamant because they want to get capital points.

New race walking three minutes, Mexico was able to threaten South African goalkeeper. A gastric feed from the right side can be released Paul Aguilar and struck by Giovanni Dos Santos, luckily still can be denied by goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune.

The second threat came from El Tri in the 19th minute. Dos Santos made a solo run from midfield and when he approached the penalty box, a player of Tottenham Hotspur hard kick it off, unfortunately, is still spreading at the edge of the goal.

Khune again showed his brilliant save in the 31st minute. He this time dispel Guillermo Franco effort use sweet Carlos Vela feed.

Mexico actually managed to break down the wicket to host the 38th minute by foot Vela. Unfortunately it was disallowed because the referee thought that Arsenal's young stars in the first off-side position. The result was a goalless draw last until halftime.

Depressed in the first round of South Africa tried to get up on a part-time second. Proven-minute Siphiwe Tshabalala 55 who got a sweet feed from the midfield ball straight to Oscar Perez goal . South Africa 1-0 ahead.

The goal was clear the players stomping Mexico. They then increase the determination of attack.

Mesiko own struggle paid off in the 79th minute. Rafael Marquez, who received the ball inside the penalty box with a bow Khune calm.

Coming to the game ended Bafana Bafana team almost scored the winner. Nahas Katlego Mphela kick to win the game.

Laga inaugural event in 2010 was forced to Dunai Cup ended with 1-1 draw and both teams must be willing to share numbers.

Argentina 5-0 Canada: Maxi Rodriguez great free-kick

2010-05-24T19:22:00.000-07:00

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Diego Maradona is not a game to prepare squad. A friendly match against Canada on Monday (24 / 5/2010), he utilized the maximum to test the ability of foster children. Argentina 5-0 Canada shaved a landslide.

Without including Lionel Messi in the squad at this friendly match, Diego Maradona doing experiments with real opportunity to take advantage of five times the turnover of players.

Argentina Excellence opened by Maxi Rodriguez in the 16th minute through a beautiful free kick with his right foot. This re-opening goal he scored both proceed with in minute 32 with a hard kick from inside the penalty box following the use of feed Carlos Tevez quick counterattack that carried the team this Tango.

Before the break, midfielder Argentine Angel Di Maria, closed the first round with his goal in the 37th minute through a hard left-foot shot from outside penalty box. Maradona foster children is to end the first round with a 3-0 position.

Carlos Tevez proved himself to Maradona. After the first half to give feed cooked in Rodriguez, in the 63rd minute he enlarge the benefits of Argentina after receiving a feed from Gonzalo Higuain.

Argentina closes with a wonderful victory by Sergio "Kun" Aguero Carlos Tevez replaces the entry in the 70th minute. Intermittent one minute after he entered the field, tore goal Aguero Canada for the fifth time in this match. He scored with his left foot is dangerous after receiving feedback from Javier Pastore.

The composition of Players:

Argentina: Sergio Romero, Gabriel Heinze (Clemente Juan Rodriguez, 60 '), Nicolas Burdisso, Nicolás Otamendi, Javier Mascherano (Mario Ariel Bolatti, 59'), Jonas Gutiérrez, Javier Pastore (Ariel Garce, 74 '), Angel Di Maria, Maximiliano Rodriguez (Juan Sebastian Veron, 46 '), Gonzalo Higuain (Martin Palermo, 68'), Carlos Tevez (Sergio Aguero, 70 ').
Reserves: Mariano Gonzalo Andujdar.

Canada: Pat Onstad, Richard Hastings, Paul Stalteri, Michael Klukowski, Andrew Hainault, Daniel Imhof, Nikolas Ledgerwood (Jaime Peters, 55 '), Josh Simpson, Dwayne De Rosario (S Ademolu, 87'), Rob Friend (Simeon Jackson, 66 '), Will Johnson Reserves: Josh Wagenaar, Al-Shaibani, Adam Straith, Pedro Pacheco.

England 3-1 Mexico: Glen Johnson super-finish

2010-05-24T19:04:00.000-07:00

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England again showed good appearance. In a friendly match at Wembley Stadium, Monday (24/05/2010), Fabio Capello's side team beat tough team Mexico 3-1 .

All three goals were donated by Ledley King's England's 17th minute, Peter Crouch's 34th minute, and Glen Johnson to-47 minutes. Mexico's only goal was donated by the Franco-minute to-45.

In fact, England did not play some players pillars. The Chelsea star, like Ashley Cole, John Terry, Frank Lampard, Joe Cole and goalkeeper David James, resting. Where they filled King, James Milner, and Robert Green.

UK Might be seen since the beginning. In the 17th minute, a corner kick by Steven Gerrard directly headed by King became the first goal.

Mexico tried to rise. Javier Aquirre team pressure was enough to make the UK the inconvenience. In fact, two of Mexico threatening the goal kicks host. Lucky, goalkeeper Robert Green could blow it.

In the 34th minute, England back even superior. This time the ball rebounded the executing Crouch Wayne Rooney header that just hit the ball.

Unfortunately, England could make mistakes. Leighton Baines is less strong kick. Guillermo Franco also take advantage of the ball and beat goalkeeper Joe Hart to replace Green, 2-1.

Entering the second half, England got up and attack again. Just two minutes of the second half, "The Three Lions" by Johnson scored directly. Kick that curved to make the Mexican goalkeeper powerless to resist.

England will be in Group C at the World Cup in 2010. They will meet the United States, Algeria, and Slovenia. While Mexicans are in Group A along with hosts South Africa, Uruguay, and France.

Bayern 0-2 Inter: Milito great-double

2010-05-22T16:24:00.000-07:00

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Diego Milito is a hero in the history of Inter Milan. Two wicket tally to produce Bayern Munich's first Champions League trophy in the history of Inter.

Bayern's 2-0 victory over Inter Milan was well connect achievement in the field of Europe's elite after an interruption for 45 years. In 1965, the "I Nerazzurri" never be champions "Blue Continent" before the tournament using the format of the Champions League as it is now.

Playing at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Saturday (22/05/2010), Inter were initially predicted to survive actually playing the initiative to attack first. This forces down the rhythm although Bayern finally managed to master the game. However, the troops of Louis Van Gaal was never really able to aim the ball to the goalkeeper Julio Cesar.

Inter too. "La Benemata" just got a chance to score through two Wesley Sneijder's free kick in minute 18 and 26. Both of them failed by the toughness of Bayern goalkeeper, Jorg Butt.

In the conditions under pressure, able to break the atmosphere of the Inter precisely. Milito accept bait distance from Cesar in the 35th minute. Milito header leads to Sneijder and returned again over bait breakthrough. Argentina striker brought the ball into the penalty box before sending it to the goalkeeper Butt.

Three minutes before the break, cooperation Milito and Sneijder again tore the central line of defense "FC Hollywood". Fortunately, Bayern have a tough goalkeeper Butt, who successfully resisted Sneijder kick on the edge of the penalty box.

Bayern made a surprise in the early seconds of second half. Managed to stab into the heart of the opponent defense, opened fire Thomas Mueller hard. Cesar foot shot was hit.

Goran Pandev responded a minute later. From outside the penalty box, he tossed the ball to the goalkeeper Butt. The goalkeeper had brushed it off to the back of the net.

The next minute the attack is dominated by Bayern. In minute 62, spurn Mueller about Esteban Cambiasso's head in front of goal. Shortly thereafter, the rocket kick by Cesar Arjen Robben ignored.

This condition is used to trap your opponent Inter. In the 71st minute, Samuel Eto'o managed to steal the ball and immediately gave it to Milito. After fooling Daniel van Buyten, he sent the ball into the Bayern goalkeeper right corner.

There is no other option for Bayern in addition to entering all strikernya to bombard the Serie A champions. However, none managed to rip the bolt Bayern players who played such a disciplined Inter.

The composition of players:
Bayern Munich (4-4-1-1): Butt; Lahm, Demichelis, van Buyten, Badstuber; Robben, Van Bommel, Schweinsteiger, Altintop (Klose 62); Mueller; Olic (Gomez 73).

Inter Milan (4-2-3-1): Julio Cesar, Maicon, Lucio, Samuel, Chivu (Stankovic 68), Zanetti, Cambiasso; Sneijder, Eto'o, Pandev (Muntari 79), Milito (Materazzi 92).

Atletico Madrid 0-2 Sevilla: Capel, Navas scored

2010-05-19T18:15:00.000-07:00

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Sevilla came out as the Spanish King's Cup champion after defeat opponents Atletico Madrid 2-0 in the final at Camp Nou on Wednesday (19/05/2010). Sevilla created two goals in the fifth minute Diego Capel and Jesus Navas in the 90th minute.

Copa Del Rey champions title this time is the fourth for Seville. Since the beginning of the game, both teams down with their best players to play tactically and direct. Only five minutes walking action, Diego Capel Sevilla instantly create superior. Jesus Navas shots capable dammed David De Gea immediately struck by Capel and goals, 1-0 to Sevilla.

Miss a single goal to make Atletico started to panic. They continue to try to suppress the defense of Seville. However, solid game Renato and his friends make the Europa League champions had trouble creating chances.

The game also runs a lot. Diego Forlan tightly affixed throughout the game just got a chance in the 41st minute. Antonio Lopez successfully stealing the ball on the right side Sevilla defense and send feedback directly to Forlan cooked in the penalty box. Unfortunately, the origin of Uruguay's players shot wide from the goal Sevilla thin.

One minute later, Forlan again got bait mature, and this time came from Tomas Ujfalusi. However, again the effort failed. Goalkeeper Andres Palop ignored his strike. Score 1-0 to Sevilla last until halftime.

In the second half, Sevilla continued under pressure, tried to rise. As a result, Alvaro Negredo got a good chance in the 58th minute. Frederic Kanoute who controlled the ball in the penalty box succeeded in giving feedback towards the heel to Negredo which was not well guarded . Bad luck for Sevilla, precise shots that lead tohis bomber keeper De Gea.

Jose Antonio Reyes, who continues to move wildly on the right wing almost equalized for his team in the 70th minute. But alas, the ball deviated from the goal kick results Palop.

Atletico then do not stop attacking, but even cheated in the 90th minute. Through a quick counterattack nan, Navas send the ball past De Gea gastric standing too far from the post. The ball bounced high and into the goal, 2-0 to Sevilla. This position is to survive until the game ended.

The composition of players
Atletico Madrid: De Gea; Ujfalusi, Lopez, Perea, Dominguez, Tiago, Simao (Jurado 61), Assuncao (Garcia 60), Reyes, Forlan, Aguero

Sevilla: Palop, Escude, Squillaci; Zokora, Renato, Navas, Konko, Capel (Perotti 88), Rodriguez; Kanoute, Negredo (Romaric 67)

Chelsea 1-0 Portsmouth: Droga-Cech impressive

2010-05-15T19:46:00.000-07:00

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Chelsea coach, Carlo Ancelotti, admitted failing to overcome Portsmouth was afraid, because his team of five shots hit the opponent's goalposts, in the first round of the FA Cup final on Saturday (05/15/2010). According to him, he only felt relieved after Petr Cech and Drogba thwarted Portsmouth penalty score, which determines the victory 1-0, in the 59th minute.

Chelsea's five-shot collapse occurred in the first half. At the beginning of the second half, Chelsea were shocked penalty, following a breach of Juliano Belletti to Kevin-Prince Boateng in the 54th minute. Fortunately, the reaction Cech to make the ball hit his leg and execution Boateng then discarded by players at Chelsea.

Four minutes later, Chelsea get the first goal chance in the second round, in the form of gift free kick. Drogba is believed to take the prize, unleashing a posse headed the ball across the lower left corner of the goal. The ball had hit the pole. However, this time, the ball bounced toward the goal and Chelsea were leading 1-0.

In the 89th minute, Chelsea's chance to double the advantage, following a breach of Michael Brown to Frank Lampard in the penalty box. However, Lampard who perform the execution, instead sending the ball to the left of goalkeeper David James. However, it is called Ancelotti, so do not worry.

"Of course I am worried. Strange hit a pole up to five times in the first half. It never happened during my career. However, we focus so that we can strike," said Ancelotti.

"We're not good at the moment early in the second half. However, penalties (Boateng) is the key. If Portsmouth to excel first, this will be difficult. However, Cech foiled a penalty and then Drogba scored. After it so much easier," added.

Atletico Madrid 2-1 Fulham: Forlan double star

2010-05-12T20:05:00.000-07:00

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Atletico Madrid striker, Diego Forlan, who scored double star goal to determine his team 2-1 victory over Fulham, on the Europa League final round, at HSH Nordbank Arena, Wednesday (04/12/2010).

Very thin indeed score reflects the tight game both camps. Brings together championship ambitions, both camps are equally play very carefully.

The game also runs monotonous and boring, until Diego Forlan opened fire which, unfortunately, just to win the game, at minute 12.

Atletico have not created a new threat, when Fulham rolling counterattack that almost led to goals from Davies. Unfortunately, the ball can still be secured De Gea.

Furthermore, none of the opportunities created, until Diego Forlan managed to break into goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer on 32 minutes. Utilizing a ball that missed the shot Sergio Aguero, Forlan strikes and defeat Schwarzer.

Unfortunately that advantage did not last long. Five minutes later, Fulham equalized through Simon Davies. Utilizing a cross Zoltan Gera, he stuffed the ball into the wicket of De Gea.

Exchange of the goal was not followed by the increasing intensity of attacks from both camps. The game was back walking monotonously, and this time without a chance, let alone a goal, until the end of the first round.

Entering the second half, both sides played more aggressively and openly. Fulham look more effective attack because on several occasions, they were able to complete the attack with accurate shots.

At minute 52, for example, Gera fired a shot right into the goal. However, De Gea managed to catch the ball.

Eight minutes later, while Atletico have not created the opportunity goals, Fulham re-spread threats through Davies. From the middle of the penalty box, he fired a shot that, it can still reach the hands of De Gea.

Fulham pressures forcing Atletico down tempo game and improve ball control. These changes addressed by Fulham by playing more stubborn pursuit and capture the ball.

Action continues with the fierce and characterized a number of violations. However, the 1-1 score did not change, until the long whistle sounded.

Both sides are equally looked tense start the first extra round. The game was just too slow and led to an opportunity, which was created through the shot Sergio Aguero Atletico at minute 105, which deviated from the target is so thin.

In addition, the look on the players face an increasingly tense, the game did not undergo much change in the second extra round. During the last 15 minutes to penalties, there is no event whatever is important, in addition received a yellow card Salvio-minute and Clint Demspsey 107-minute 114.

However, the championship is determined through the cancellation penalties, because at the 116th minute, Atletico Madrid managed to beat out Fulham, thanks to a goal Forlan.

Gol Aguero originated from the movement in the right sectors of defense Fulham, who led a bait well. Forlan welcomes the ball carefully and send it signed goalkeeper Schwarzer.

The goal was not to give Fulham choice but to attack. Accompanied by a sense of tension, they tried to drain the ball as quickly as possible to the front of every successfully mastered.

However, Atletico calmly wait ire Fulham with ball control and coordination of a solid midfield. Despite failing to add a goal, at least they managed to retain the benefits until the game ended.

The composition of players:
Atletico: 43-David De Gea, 17-Tomas Ujfalusi, 3-Antonio Lopez, 21-Luis Perea, 18-Alvaro Dominguez Soto, 20-Simao (9-Jose Manuel Jurado 68), 12-Silva Paulo Assuncao, 19-Jose Antonio Reyes (14-Eduardo Salvio 78), 7-Diego Forlan, 10-Sergio Aguero (2-Valera 119)
Fulham: 1-Mark Schwarzer; 3-Paul Konchesky, 6-Chris Baird, 18-Aaron Hughes, 5-Brede Hangeland, 20-Dickson Etuhu, 16-Damien Duff (10-Erik Nevland 84), 13-Danny Murphy (27 Jonathan greening-118), 29-Simon Davies, 11-Zoltan Gera, 25-Bobby Zamora (23-Clint Dempsey 55)

Arsenal 4-0 Fulham: Carlos Vela beautiful chip

2010-05-09T19:00:00.000-07:00

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Arsenal made sure third place finish in the Premier League standings, after beating Fulham 4-0 at the Emirates, Sunday (9/5/2010). They collected 75 points or five points ahead of Tottenham Hotspur in fifth place.

Playing on home turf with determination to maintain the third position from the threat of "Spurs", Arsenal even had time to dither. Though hardly threatened, they have trouble developing the game for 20 minutes first.

Impasse finally melted, when Andrei Arshavin managed to break into Mark Schwarzer in goal all 21 minutes. master ball on the right sector Fulham defense, he fired a shot that makes the ball at the bottom right corner of the net.

Not wanting to lose the moment, Arsenal continued to pressure, which directly led to the second goal from Robin Van Persie on 26 minutes. Utilizing his own shot which Schwarzer pushed over, Van Persie sent a ball from the middle of the penalty box, into the bottom left corner of the Fulham net.

The goal was increasingly inflated Arsenal passion and fighting spirit. Without mercy, they continue flushing fort Fulham with an attack from different sides of the field.

The pressure was really scrambling to make Fulham. One of them is visible when Chris Baird appeared nervous anticipation of bait Eboue to Van Persie, so the ball bounced into the goal instead Schwarzer.

Fulham then decided to stay. Starting their business is quite successful, considering that until the first half, Arsenal failed to add goals.

Entering the second half, Arsenal returned to control games. However, like around the end of the first half, they have difficulty creating an effective attack to break the fortress opponent.

With effort, Arsenal managed to avoid a first number of opportunities. However, until the end of matches, only the execution of Samir Nasri in the 84th minute, who successfully urged the goalpost nets in Schwarzer.

Throughout the match, Arsenal controlled the ball as much as 65 percent and the right to release six shots on goal from 18 businesses. Meanwhile, Fulham did not even endanger Arsenal.

The composition of players:
Arsenal: Lukasz Fabianski, 21, 22-Gael Clichy, Mikael Silvestre 18-(20-Johan Djourou 62), 31-Sol Campbell, 3-Bacary Sagna; 8-Samir Nasri, 2-Abou Diaby, 27-Emmanuel Eboue; 11 -Robin Van Persie, 23-Andrei Arshavin (12-Carlos Vela 77), 14-Theo Walcott (45-Henri Lansbury 77)
Fulham: 1-Mark Schwarzer; 7-Nicky Shorey, 26-Chris Smalling, 4-John Pantsil (2-Stephen Kelly 59), 6-Chris Baird, 23-Clint Dempsey (22-Fredrik Stoors 67), 27-Jonathan greening , 34-Kagisho Evidence Dikgacoi, 17-Bjorn Riise (35-David Elm 45); 9-Stefano Okaka vinegar, 10-Erik Nevland

Manchester United 4-0 Stoke City: Park great-header

2010-05-09T18:51:00.000-07:00

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Manchester United looked impressive when entertain Stoke City at Old Trafford Stadium, the last party Premier League 2009-2010, Sunday (05/09/2010). Ryan Giggs cs beat Stoke City 4-0. However, Old Trafford Stadium, remained somber as the title belongs to Chelsea.

Gloom supporters 'Red Devils' victory was understandable because it was not too meaningful. Elsewhere, Chelsea scored 8-0 as a party to entertain Wigan Athletic and immediately followed by a party celebrating the Premier League title.

In the final standings, Chelsea pocketed the value of 86, while Manchester United in second place with a value of 85.

With hope Chelsea lose, Manchester United started the game with the right spirit. They kept trying to launch an attack . However, Stoke defensive discipline and hard played torn. They also directly gives the pressure when the MU the ball. That way, Rio Ferdinand and his friends often had difficulty developing his game.

Still, MU continues to try to suppress. At minute 22, a Nani cross to head by Dimitar Berbatov. Unfortunately, the ball just hit the goalpost and out.

MU new effort succeed in the 31st minute. Starting from a corner kick, the ball can be headed Nemanja Vidic and spawned chaos in front of goal Stoke. Wayne Rooney tried to make the bait drop, but the ball hit by Dean Whitehead and led to Darren Fletcher. Without difficulty, Fletcher stroke the ball into the goal.

The advantages that make MU more calm. At minute 38, the bait was taken directly Rooney Berbatov Stoke comb the right side of defense. See Giggs free, he immediately gave the ball to him. Giggs too easily cut off the ball and scored, 2-0.

By the first half ended, Ricardo Fuller almost breaking wicket MU. Receive feedback from Matthew Etherington, he immediately cut it out loud. Lucky goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar is able denied to keep MU 2-0 in the first half.

Entering the second half, Stoke could only occasionally attacked. Conversely, the more dangerous the MU pressure.

At 53 minutes, Rooney ran the right side Stoke defense. Closed space to score, he let go of the tight cross. Ball of the foot of Stoke defender Danny Higginbotham, and into his own goalkeeper, 3-0.

78th minute, Rooney injured and replaced by Park Ji-sung. South Korean players were finally add the MU victory after cutting the corner kick by Giggs in the 84th minute. This became the last goal wins patent MU, 4-0.

The composition Players
Manchester United: 1-Edwin van der Sar, 15-Nemanja Vidic, 5-Rio Ferdinand, 3-Patrice Evra, 2-Gary Neville, 24-Darren Fletcher, 18-Paul Scholes (28-Darron Gibson 62), 11-Ryan Giggs, 17-Nani, 10-Wayne Rooney (13-Park Ji-sung 78), 9-Dimitar Berbatov (27-Federico Macheda 62).

Stoke City: 27-Asmir Begovic, 4-Robert Huth, 17-Ryan Shawcross, 3-Danny Higginbotham (22-Danny Collins 67), 28-Andy Wilkinson, 6-Glenn Whelan, 18-Dean Whitehead (15-Salif Diao 67 ), 26-Matthew Etherington, 24-Rory Delap, 11, Mamady Sidibe (14-Danny Pugh 67), 10-Ricardo Fuller.

Chelsea 8-0 Wigan: Perfect party

2010-05-09T18:31:00.000-07:00

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Chelsea's big party at Stamford Bridge. They emerged as the English Premier League champions this season thanks to 8-0 victory over Wigan Athletic, plus their attacker, Didier Drogba, a top scorer appear and got golden boots.

In a match that held in Stadium Stamford Bridge on Sunday (09/05/2010), Chelsea was winning 1-0 when game was five minutes through Nicolas Anelka. Anelka scored preceded by Didier Drogba free-kick which hit the posse. The ball then headed toward the penalty box by Frank Lampard and received a chest by Florent Malouda.

Rebound the ball and then immediately struck by Malouda Anelka with a right leg kick. Wigan goalkeeper collapse, Chelsea winning 1-0.

Miss a single goal, Wigan did not immediately surrender. In the tenth minute, Maynor Figueroa sent a cross from the left side and the ball was accepted by Charles N'Zogbia. Shit for N'Zogbia, still deviated from the goal kick Petr Cech.

But Chelsea managed to lead 2-0 when the match entered the 31st minute. Goal this time was initiated by Gary Caldwell violation of Frank Lampard in the penalty box. Lampard who executes his own penalty not to waste the opportunity.

Wigan themselves had to play with 10 players. Caldwell's red card was given immediately after committed the offense.

Chelsea increasingly unstoppable in the second round. 54 minutes when the game entered the add Salomon Kalou scored the home team treasury.

Kalou scored from Frank Lampard through who was in the right side. Lampard then sent a ball through to Kalou. After dribbling for a moment, the attackers numbered 21 was then released strike with right foot. Goalkeeper Michael Pollitt give way again, Chelsea winning 3-0.

Not enough, Chelsea scored again two minutes later. Branislav Ivanovic cross from the right side immediately struck by Anelka who was in the left side. French striker volley home is nestled on a pole away and Chelsea winning 4-0.

Even the title seems to have gripped by Chelsea when they excel at 62 minutes 5-0 over Wigan. The fifth goal was created by the host through a Didier Drogba header - following a cross from Lampard that was in the left side.

Especially for Drogba, led the list of goals made him top scorer with 27 Premier League goals.

Drogba later added purse tally to 28 in 67 minutes. Chelsea lead 6-0 after penalties Ivory Coast striker was unable dammed Pollitt.

Not satisfied with the notch two goals, Drogba scoring a hat-trick on 80 minutes. Starting from a kick Joe Cole, who was pushed over Pollitt, Drogba drilled the ball straight and release right foot strike. Chelsea winning 7-0.

With these goals, Drogba has scored 29 goals and it is certain to be England's top league scorer this season. Wayne Rooney, who became its competitors (with 26 goals) certainly did not add to the collection again because his goal had been replaced Park Ji-Sung in the match between Manchester United vs Stoke City.

Chelsea's Ashley Cole and then make them complement a 8-0 victory in 90 minutes. The feed from the right side of Joe Cole, England international defender struck directly with the left foot volley kick. Chelsea have completed the party.

Team Line-up:

Chelsea: Petr Cech, John Terry, Alex, Ashley Cole, Branislav Ivanovic (Juliano Belletti 59), Frank Lampard, Michael Ballack (Nemanja Matic 70), Didier Drogba, Salomon Kalou (Joe Cole 58), Florent Malouda, Nicolas Anelka.

Wigan Athletic: Michael Pollitt, Gary Caldwell, Steve Gohouri, Emmerson Boyce and Mario Melchiot, James McCarthy, Mohamed Diame (Paul Scharner 72), Ben Watson (Henry Thomas 62), Maynor Figueroa, Charles N'Zogbia, Hugo Rodallega (Victor Moses 81).

Sevilla 2-3 Barcelona: Great step to clinch title

2010-05-08T17:49:00.000-07:00

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Dani Alves could not hide his joy after the drive to conquer former club Barcelona, Sevilla, 3-2, early this morning. According to him, the victory was an Great step to clinch title La Liga trophy this season.

Although thin, but this time the victory Los Azulgrana has many meanings. In addition to a site of revenge over Sevilla removed from the stage the Copa Del Rey in the early season, this victory also made increasingly easy steps El Barca in the hunt for La Liga title this season.

Yes, with this result, Barca really just need one more victory to be able to finish the competition with his eternal rivals Real Madrid which kept sticking strictly to the difference in just one point. Incidentally, the opponent will face Barca in the final match is the team under the boards that are threatened degradation, Real Valladolid.

"We recognize our struggle today is very difficult. However, finally we successfully take the necessary steps to be able to realize our goals, "said Alves was quoted as saying in the U.S., after the game, Sunday (09/05/2010).

"However, we must concentrate and must remain set foot on earth. Because, the duel against Real Valladolid certainly would not take place easily, "he added.

Speaking about his team victory, the Brazilian national team defender admitted his team had made two major mistakes that make Sevilla able to reduce lag. Well, this is what is expected Alves did not recur in the face of Valladolid, next week.

"We control the direction of the match (opponent Sevilla). But, we give them a chance to get up with two big mistakes. As this is the Spanish football. So, when faced with Valladolid we must avoid the same mistakes and prepare yourself well, "cap.

In the duel which took place at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium, Barca lose concentration which had been put through a three-goal lead when Lionel Messi (5 '), Bojan Krkic (28') and Pedro Rodriguez (62 '). The result, Sevilla able to capitalize on these conditions, scoring two quick goals within two minutes through Frederic Kanoute (69 ') and Luis Fabiano (71')

Real Madrid 5-1 Athletic Bilbao: Over 100 goals

2010-05-08T17:43:00.000-07:00

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Real Madrid emerged as the most scorer teams in La Liga this season. That was after Cristiano Ronaldo et al successfully more than 100 goals scored.

5-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao, early this morning to the moment of El Real success for the second time scoring record of more than 100 goals in one season.

Known, the first time Madrid's record exceeds the record of 100 goals is the 1989/1990 season. At that time, Madrid's success scored 107 goals which is still carrying the number of goals scored in La Liga history.

This season, for the second time that Madrid was a record-breaking. Although competition still leaves one game, but CR9 et al have collected 101 goals, or closed to within four goals of his eternal rival nicks, Barcelona in last season's goals are able to pan 105.

The success of El Real to La Liga's most fertile teams could not be separated from the role of two strikernya Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonzalo Higuain. Both players contributed 53 total touchdowns. The details, Ronaldo collected 26 goals, while contributing 27 goals Higuain.

Overall, the Madrid was quite successful this season. Although still stuck in the position of two or behind a point of eternal rivals Barcelona, but the El Real has a flashy record, especially when playing at his headquarters, Santiago Bernabeu.

"We are undergoing an impressive season at the Bernabeu. We won 18 of 19 matches at home and scored 60 goals at the Bernabeu, where that means we scored three goals per match, "said coach Manuel Pellegrini proudly through the club's official website, Realmadrid.com, Sunday (09/05/2010).

RCD Mallorca 1-4 Real Madrid: Ronaldo super hat-trick

2010-05-05T23:46:00.000-07:00

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Real Madrid midfielder, Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored a hat trick to determine his team victory 4-1 over Mallorca in the Primera Division continued on Wednesday (05/05/2010). Thanks to this result, although still in second position, Madrid, collecting 92 points, or only lose one point from Barcelona.

Exclaimed running game since minute early. Mallorca who need full points to enter the Champions League zone and Madrid, which also must win in order to maintain competition with the champions Barcelona are both open play and exchange of threats.

Mallorca, who acted as host, first remove the threat by Borja Valero in the sixth minute. Unfortunately, the shot from outside the penalty box was successfully blocked Iker Casillas.

Three minutes later, turn off the threat of Madrid through Ronaldo. However, his shot also successfully denied by Dudu Aouate.

The threat does not make strikes Mallorca decline. Instead, they launched two successive attacks that led to an accurate shot from Valero and Aritz Aduriz at minute 14 and 16th.

Valero stopped shots in the arms of Casillas, but the execution Aduriz Mallorca goalkeeper managed to vibrate. Utilizing the bait Victor Casadesus, Aduriz in front of goal into the goal succeeded headed into the net.

Abandonment no choice but to give Madrid rolling the ball forward through the various sides of the field. Madrid finally equalized through Ronaldo on 26 minutes. Being in the middle of the penalty box, Ronaldo Sergio Ramos receives feedback and sends it into the bottom left corner of Mallorca goalkeeper.

Mallorca Goal forced to work harder to regain their advantage. Madrid itself seemed nonchalant with it and continued to launch attacks.

Both sides went back to engage in bargaining attacks, which this time did not produce any solution, until the break.

Entering the second half, Madrid quickly and directly displays the game move more actively and aggressively exploit each side of the field to tear the heart of Mallorca defense.

After throwing a number of opportunities, Madrid finally got the upper hand following the creation of the feet of Ronaldo's second goal at minute 56. Utilizing the bait, which again came from Ramos, Ronaldo cheated ball into the bottom left corner of goalkeeper Aouate.

Different from before, this goal forcing Madrid Mallorca evaluate their defense. Mallorca and then fix it. Despite the difficulties creation of new opportunities, Madrid Mallorca managed to minimize strikes.

After the situation back under control, Mallorca try rolling the attack on 70 minutes. However, not had time to create a threat, even cheated Mallorca Madrid scored the third goal Ronaldo on 72 minutes.

Rely on the quality of the individual, Ronaldo dribbled into the heart of the defense Mallorca, outwit defenders, and finally conquered Aouate in one-on-one duel, super goal.

The goal was catapulted Madrid and continue to boost the moral intensity of their attacks. Almost without threats, Madrid Aouate bombarding the fort until successfully produced the fourth goal from Gonzalo Higuain feet. Utilizing bait Guti, Higuain and toss the ball into the bottom left corner of Mallorca goalkeeper.

Higuain act makes Mallorca more to lose passion. Though still trying to drain the ball forward, their movements are no longer as enthusiastic and as surely as the previous. Even so, Mallorca getting better at building a defense. At least, though no additional scoring, Mallorca is no longer being broken until after the game.

For Mallorca, this result makes them step into the big four detained. They are now in fifth position with 59 points, or lose a point from Sevilla in fourth place.

The composition of players:
Mallorca: 13-Dudu Aouate; 17-Ayoze, 16-Nunes, 5-Ruben Gonzalez, 3-Josemi, 19-Jose Luis Marti (6-Mario Suarez 60), 11-Gonzalo Castro, 24, Borja Valero, 10-Julio Alvarez Mosquera, 18-Victor Casadesus (14-Alhassane Keita 65), 21-Aritz Aduriz (9-Pierre Webo 78)

Madrid: 1-Iker Casillas; 2-Alvaro Arbeloa, 19-Ezequiel one may, 18, Raúl Albiol, 4-Sergio Ramos, 22, Xabi Alonso, 24-Esteban Granero (6-Mahamadou Diarra 75), 8-Kaka (14 - Guti 59), 5-Fernando Gago, 20-Gonzalo Higuain, 9-Cristiano Ronaldo (11-Karim Benzema 82)

AS Roma 0-1 Inter: Totti brutal tackle

2010-05-05T23:38:00.000-07:00

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Francesco Totti received a red card for kicking Mario Balotelli at the Coppa Italia final . AS Roma captain was going to do it because it upset Balotelli action last season when the two teams met.

Totti new entrants in the 46th minute to replace David Pizarro do something stupid at the time his team was trying to catch up from Inter Milan 0-1. Precisely one minute before entering the period of injury time, referee looks Totti tackle Balotelli.

Mercilessly referee brandishing a red card went straight into the air and Totti should exit the field before the game ended. As a result of time left Rome could not score and gave up the Coppa Italia trophy float to the city of Milan.

As leaders 'forces Wolves' Totti should not act silly like that. But when asked why he did Totti has an answer that a little surprising.

"I kicked him because of his words in the field and what is done at the San Siro," said Totti to forzaroma.info.

It happened last season when Inter and Roma at the Giuseppe Meazza duel. In a match that ended 3-3, Balotelli scored twice. We celebrate the goal, 'Super Mario' running toward the Roma fans and put his finger to his lips as a sign sent Romanisti silent.

Totti turned out to hold a grudge over that Balotelli behavior and when the opportunity came last night, feel free to do anything without Totti.

The composition of players:
AS Roma (4-2-3-1): Julio Sergio; Burdisso (Marco Motta 46), Mexes, Juan, Riise, De Rossi, Pizarro (Totti 46), Taddei, Perrotta, Vucinic; Luca Toni (63 Menez)

Inter Milan (4-3-1-2): Julio Cesar, Maicon, Cordoba (Samuel 38), Marco Materazzi, Chivu, Zanetti, Cambiasso, Thiago Motta; Sneijder (Balotelli 5, Muntari 90), Eto'o, Milito

Manchester City 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur: Crouch simple header

2010-05-05T23:32:00.000-07:00

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Peter Crouch's simple header brought the bend host Tottenham Hotspur Manchester City 1-0 in Premier League duel continued, Wednesday or Wednesday (05/05/2010) . Spurs' victory was patented step into the Champions League next season.

Spurs are now ranked fourth and has 70 points. They are four points ahead of City below. Given the competition to stay one game left again, "The Citizens" could not possibly overtake the Spurs next weekend.

Crouch himself Spurs deserved to be heroes. Throughout the game, he was tireless threaten goalkeeper Martin Fulop. The presence of England coach, Fabio Capello, also gives an additional motivation for Crouch.

Both teams came down with the best squad in this match. Direct fast tempo running game since the whistle blowing referee Steve Bennett. Only six minutes walk game, Carlos Tevez almost made public the City of Manchester rumble.

Spurs are in a position to suppress the host, lost the ball in midfield. Tevez quickly dribbling alone directly into the opponent's penalty box. Got Benoit Assou-Ekotto, Tevez able to escape and took off hard shots on goal for the visitors. Damn, the ball still hit the foot of Heurelho Gomes.

Tempo increasingly rising. Spurs continue to try to storm left the defense sector relies City with Aaron Lennon's speed. Wayne Bridge who was escorting the sector is struggling and the offense had some hard times in order to stop the Spurs players.

In minute 18 Tom Huddlestone who pull the bait off through his free-kick found Peter Crouch at the far pole. Without hesitation, Crouch gore ball straight. Unfortunately, Marton Fulop goalposts are still able to save the goal of "The Citizens".

Two minutes later, the Spurs goalkeeper was able to break into the host through tandukan Ledley King. However, referee Bennett King prior to cancel due to violation of Gareth Barry.

In the last 15 minutes, "The Citizens' just started to find his best game. Four golden opportunities they had gained through the shots of Adam Johnson and Kolo Toure header. Unlucky, again an elegant Gomes in the first round could blow it. Until the gap score was still 0-0.

In the second half, Roberto Mancini was directly instructed his foster children to surround the Spurs defense. Johnson and Bellamy continue to release dangerous crossing from both sides of the field into the visitors' penalty box. However, their efforts were not also meet with Adebayor or Tevez.

Preoccupation attack, City actually almost conceded. Gareth Bale who controlled the ball in off the left sector feed into the penalty box stomach. Defoe is in a state of rapiddirectly with a flick. Unfortunately, the ball still hit the foot of Fulop.

Bale who throughout the game continues to move wildly from the left sector is able to release accurate bait penalty box "The Citizens". Crouch met the ball with his head straight. However, again Fulop was in the right position to dismiss these header ball.

Fulop glory finally halted in the 82nd minute. Younes Kaboul the piercing of the right wing bait off sharply into the penalty box. Fulop able brushed it off, but the ball struck directly wild Crouch with his head and scored, 1-0 to Spurs.

With a little time , City trying to catch up. However, they are not sharp enough to attack, other than the Spurs defense is so strong.

The composition of players
Manchester City: Fulop; Kompany, Toure, Bridge, Zabaleta; Barry (Vieira 56), De Jong, Bellamy, Johnson (Wright-Phillips 72), Adebayor, Tevez

Tottenham Hotspur: Gomes; King, Dawson, Assou-Ekotto; Kaboul, Modric, Huddlestone, Bale, Lennon (Bentley 71), Crouch, Defoe

Barcelona 4-1 Tenerife: Messi superior

2010-05-04T18:08:00.000-07:00

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Barcelona's reluctant La Liga crown to let go of the target. Determination was again evident when the squad upbringing Pep Guardiola defeat Tenerife, 4-1, Tuesday (04/05/2010) . On that match Messi show his superiority with embrace double and one assist.

Eliminated from the Champions League to whip Carles Puyol et increasingly serious targeting major trophy Spain. Moreover, the eternal rival, Real Madrid, also has not given up chasing at number two.

Tenerife entertained at Camp Nou, Blaugrana have no difficulty means securing full amount. New games into 11 minutes when The Boy Wonder, Lionel Messi, get golden opportunity through bait mature Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Unfortunately, Argentina's mega-stars are not caught up with the ball.

Lucky, five minutes later, The Messiah to pay off these errors. Starting from Daniel Alves bait on the right sector, the ball was greeted with Ibra header to Messi and struck to bring the host 1-0.

Clearly superior one goal not enough for the troops Azulgrana. Determined to secure the three points, the host kept applying pressure to foster children Jose Luis Oltra.

However, entering the 38th minute, Tenerife precisely equalized thanks to a mistake Puyol at the back. Captain Azulgrana make blunder when the ball was headed straight operand Cameroon striker, Daniel kome. Without thinking, kome releasing bait to Roman Martinez, who brought the visitors close the first half with the score 1-1.

Results in the first round seems to add enough confidence Blanquiazules Los fleet. Despite continued pressure from El Barça, kome et al managed to maintain a draw until the mid-game score.

But the young striker Bojan Krkic Tenerife ultimately destructive hope to bring home one point. Alves, who got the ball from Xavi to release the bait pretty Bojan breakthrough before the attackers forced the 19-year Sergio Aragoneses again picked up the ball from the goalkeeper on 62 minutes.

One minute later, Barca almost add advantage. This time, Puyol tried to make amends in the first round with a Xavi corner welcomes football. Unfortunately, the Spanish defender effort yet to fruition.

But, Barcelonistas not need to worry. 15 minutes before the game ended, the Camp Nou public thunderous welcome back their favorite team goals. This time Pedro Rodriguez's turn performance breakthrough teeth after getting feedback from Messi.

Two minutes later, Tenerife had actually managed to catch up when Nino beat Victor Valdes ball into the goal. Unfortunately, the goal was immediately disallowed because the attacker Spanish referee was in an offside position.

Tenerife could only bite the fingers finally admitted toughness Barça after Messi perfect match by listing his 44th goal this season, in the injury time.

Blackburn Rovers 2-1 Arsenal: Bad Trend continues

2010-05-04T00:14:00.000-07:00

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Arsenal went on a bad trend in the field have never won the Premier League to four times. It happened after the Gunners were forced to surrender from Blackburn Rovers 1-2 at Ewood Park on Monday (05/03/2010).

The Gunners started a bad trend when they were eliminated from the Champions League stage after Barcelona were defeated 4-1. After the defeat, the squad landing Arsene Wenger continues to reap bad results in the three-match Premier League 1-2 defeat of rivals Tottenham Hotspur sekota, tragic defeat of Wigan Athletic 2-3, 0-0 draw with Manchester City and the last opponent to his knees first - two from Blackburn Rovers-.

Although reap bad results, but Arsenal remain secure in the top three standings. By collecting 72 points from 37 matches, Arsenal only need one point to be able to secure an automatic ticket to the Champions League next season. Gunners five points clear of Spurs in fourth place just played 36 matches, with one match remaining.

Playing at the headquarters of the opponent, Arsenal, who immediately took the initiative of attack. Only three minutes walk game, Carlos Vela nearly silent when the supporters of The Rovers welcome the feedback of The Walcott on the field. Unfortunately, efforts at the side of a thin Vela only Paul Robinson's crossbar.

After many times efforts, Robin van Persie are plotted as a single striker managed to break the deadlock in the 14th minute. Dutch national team striker shook off the header past goalkeeper Robinson after using measurable bait Bacary Sagna. 1-0 to Arsenal.

Winning one goal, Arsenal increasingly freely ransacked Blackburn's famous defense tough enough when playing at home. Numerous opportunities were successfully created through the foot or head of Walcott, Vela and Van Persie.

However, instead of adding goals, Arsenal actually surprised by David Dunn's goal during the first half three minutes left. Starting goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski from the mistakes that are too weak in punching the ball, Jason Robert immediately greeted him with a kick to the far pole that welcomed touch of sweet Dunn to make the position back into balance 1-1.

Managed to score an equalizer to make the players of The Rovers increasingly confident and immediately took the initiative in the second half attack. The result, opportunities were created in 53 minutes. Utilizing the sweet bait Dunn, Morten Gamst Pederson successfully fired a shot that Fabianski could still be blocked. Norwegian winger was indeed able to capitalize on the ball rebounded back and fired them both. Unfortunately, the gliding swift kick to the goalkeeper by surprise were driven veteran Arsenal defender, Sol Campbell.

However, after continued to pressure the defense into the heart of Arsenal, Blackburn finally succeeding to reverse the situation through Chistopher Samba's goal in 68th minute. Utilizing football corner, the defender is successful Congolese origin who could not bear gore ball without fail Fabianski.

In the remaining time, Arsenal continued to try hard equalizer. Unfortunately, until the duel ends, Arsenal was also able to score goals. They also must follow in the footsteps of two other top teams like Chelsea and Manchester United who also was unable to steal the three points at Ewood Park.

With this victory, Blakcburn climbed to the top 10 standings. Sam Allardyce squad collected 47 points from 37 matches, with the details, 12 wins, 11 draws and 14 defeats.

Team Line-up:
Blackburn: Paul Robinson; Gael Givet, Ryan Nelsen, Christopher Samba, Míchel Salgado, Vincenzo Grella (David Hoilett 58), Keith Andrews, Martin Olsson, David Dunn, Morten Pedersen Gamst; Jason Roberts

Arsenal: Lukasz Fabianski, Armand Traore, Mikael Silvestre, Sol Campbell, Bacary Sagna, Samir Nasri, Abou Diaby, Emmanuel Eboue (Eduardo 78), Robin Van Persie, Carlos Vela (Andrei Arshavin 67), Theo Walcott

Real Madrid 3-2 Osasuna: Ronaldo super-strike

2010-05-02T20:30:00.000-07:00

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Real Madrid midfielder, Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored twice to determine his team 3-2 victory over Osasuna in the Primera Division continued at Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday (02/05/2010). Thanks to this result, although still perched in second position, Madrid has 89 points or one point adrift of Barcelona at the top of the standings.

Playing at home, Madrid's really very dominating the match. However, a small mistake made they conceded a goal first by Carlos Aranda in the seventh minute.

Raul Albiol effort stems from throwing the ball. However, his clearence straight misses and the ball struck by Aranda who later managed to outwit Iker Casillas and strikes ball into the empty nets.

The goal did not change the course of a game. Osasuna still more depressed and Madrid continue to create a golden opportunity.

At minute 14, for example, from the middle of the penalty box, Ronaldo managed to gore Alvaro Arbeloa bait to the bottom left corner of goalkeeper Ricardo. However, the ball falls to the side of the wicket.

A minute later, turn Gonzalo Higuain harmful Osasuna goalkeeper. From the middle of the penalty box, he fired Kaka bait that unfortunately successfully blocked Ricardo.

Osasuna not move slightly when the minutes of the 21 attacks that led Madrid to hold a header from Kaka to the lower left corner of their goal. Luckily for Osasuna because Ricardo was in the best position to anticipate the execution of Kaka.

Madrid was finally able to breathe freely once Ronaldo managed to break into Osasuna goalkeeper on 21 minutes. Controlling the ball outside the penalty box, Ronaldo decided dribbling alone, into the heart of the opponent's defense, and fired a shot that makes the ball nestle in the bottom right corner of goalkeeper Ricardo.

Not wanting to give the enemy a chance to get up, Madrid continues poured strikes-strikes that led to a number of accurate shots. However, yet again able to add goals, Madrid's second goal Osasuna surprised even the Krisztián Vadocz scored at minute 42.

Gol started from the pitch made into Aranda. The throw was so powerful that it reaches the penalty box where Vadocz Madrid is located. Vadocz overran the ball, control it, and strikes to the lower left corner of goalkeeper Casillas.

However, Madrid reacted quickly to build a new offensive which ended the position of Marcello penyama goals in the 44th minute. Osasuna defender in a number of escort, succeeded Marcello shipment Esteban Granero gore ball into the goalkeeper Ricardo.

Madrid still have time to try to find a third goal. Unfortunately, yet again able to reverse the situation, the referee Antonio Miguel Mateu Lahoz trigger halftime whistle blew.

Game in the second half was not much different. Madrid still dominate the game, but continue to have difficulty changing opportunities into goals.

In the first five minutes of the second half, for example, Madrid created three golden opportunities through Higuain, Ronaldo, and Granero. Unfortunately, the execution is blocked Ricardo Higuain and Ronaldo, while the execution Granero even misses the target.

Osasuna had time to reply to this threat by Aranda and Masoud in the 59th minute and 67th. However, after the second shot had failed to produce goals, they were forced to stand by Ronaldo and friends.

Osasuna survived so well that really frustrating Madrid. However, Madrid does not necessarily stop fighting and keep trying to attack rolls until Ronaldo finally managed to butt into the bait Higuain Osasuna goalkeeper and change the position to be 3-2 in the 89th minute.

The goal was inflated confidence Madrid. They also continue to attack even though the game has entered a period of injury time. However, although able to avoid the threat of the opponent, Madrid failed to add a goal until the referee's whistle sounded long.

Throughout the 90th minute, Madrid controlled the ball as much as 67 percent and creating 12 a golden opportunity from 31 businesses. While Osasuna right off six shots on goal from 16 experiments.

The composition of players:
Madrid: 1-Iker Casillas; 22-Xabi Alonso, 4-Sergio Ramos, Raul Albiol, 18, 2-Alvaro Arbeloa, 22-Xabi Alonso, 24-Esteban Granero (14-Guti 59), 8-Kaka (11-Karim Benzema 69), 5-Fernando Gago (36-Juanfran 85); 20-Gonzalo Higuain, 9-Cristiano Ronaldo

Osasuna: 1-Ricardo; 3-Nacho Monreal, 23-Sergio, 5-Roversio (4-Miguel Flano 69), 2-Azpilicueta; 22-Ruper, 6-Javad Nekounam; 17-Javier Camunas, 21-Krisztián Vadocz, 12 Francisco Juanfran-(8-Masoud Shojaei 61), 20-Carlos Aranda (19-Javier Calleja 75)

Sunderland 0-1 Manchester United: Nani super-strike

2010-05-02T20:26:00.000-07:00

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Nani super-strike in the 28th minute to lead Manchester United winning 1-0 over Sunderland at the English Premier League duel in the Stadium of Light on Sunday (05/02/2010). This victory at least bring MU back to stick to Chelsea at the top of the standings. Although chances are slim, "Red Devils can still win the English League in one game last week.

Since minute opener, the visitors tried to occupy a third of the field as quickly as possible Sunderland. Striker Wayne Rooney has recovered from a thigh muscle injury to give a direct threat in the fourth minute. Unfortunately, his shot pushed over goalkeeper Craig Gordon. Throw the ball struck by Ryan Giggs, but is blocked by Kieran Richardson.

During 20 minutes later, Sunderland managed to minimize attacks and instead give the visitors a threat to Edwin van der Sar in goal. Giggs had time to make camp hosts worried when his left foot kick hit the bar. However, two minutes later, Steed Malbranque rocket strike force Van der Sar fly ball to right to dismiss.

Shortly thereafter, a collaboration of four MU players led to goals from Nani feet. Starting from Dimitar Berbatov, Rooney gave the ball to Darren Fletcher in the penalty box. Wales midfielder was handed the ball to Nani and forged into the right corner of goalkeeper Gordon.

Up before the break, "The Mackems' attempt to attack stream tandemnya Darren Bent and Fraizer Campbell. However, bait-bait from both wings Sunderland too easily read by the MU defense quarter.

Same game in the second round with a tight first half. Beru walking three minutes, Berbatov throw his first chance. He attempted to cut the ball from Rooney, but the skin round it bounced out of the field. Ten minutes later, the Bulgarian striker's return Giggs wasted bait.

The minutes further show hardly dangerous actions in the penalty box. However, at minute 82, Campbell get the bait near the point of white gold. Definitely not your basic, no direct saltonya kick the ball into the goalkeeper Van der Sar.

Additional three points remain in second place Manchester United English Premier League with a difference in a point behind Chelsea. In the last game, Manchester United will be against Stoke City, while 'The Blues "against Sunderland.

The composition of players:
Sunderland: Gordon; Mensah (Kilgallon 18), Turner, Richardson, Bardsley; Cana, Meyler (Cattermole 37), Malbranque, Henderson (Jones 74), Bent, Campbell.

Man United: Van der Sar; Evans, Vidic, Evra, O'Shea, Fletcher (Ferdinand 87), Scholes, Giggs, Nani (Hargreaves 93), Berbatov (71 Carrick), Rooney.

Liverpool 0-2 Chelsea: Gerrard backpass blunder

2010-05-02T20:18:00.000-07:00

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Chelsea on the brink of Premier League champions 2009-10, after successfully menahg 2-0 over Liverpool in the Premier League continued on Sunday (02/05/2010) at Anfield Stadium.

Goals Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard makes Chelsea are now pocketing the value of 83, winning one points from nearest rivals, Manchester United (MU). The party must win their final opponents Wigan Athletic at Stamford Bridge.

Liverpool's match opponent was appraised as a determinant for Chelsea. Moreover, Liverpool is not easy opponents. Shown at home, Liverpool tried to keep pressing. The attack by the attack of "The Reds" enough to bother Chelsea.

However, in the 33st minute, captain Steven Gerrard makes a fatal mistake. He was less careful in giving backpass to Pepe Reina. Didier Drogba could read it, immediately grab the ball and break into Liverpool goalkeeper, after outwit Reina.

Since then, more confident Chelsea. They began appearing several times attacked and pretty much trouble either through Salomon Kalou and Didier Drogba. However, until the first round ended, the position 1-0 to Chelsea has not changed.

Entering the second half, Chelsea are increasingly confident. They dare to continue to attack. While Liverpool's enough trouble.

In the 54th minute, Chelsea back ahead. A cross Nicolas Anelka failed discarded Jamie Carragher. Thus, Frank Lampard who can cut the ball behind him into the goalpost Reina, 2-0.

Carragher looked injured and immediately replaced by Ayala. Liverpool were trying to catch up. Ryan Babel had a successful hit from the left sector and closer to the goal. But, before the kick, the ball stolen from behind the first opponent.

Chelsea's attack is more sharp and disordered. In the 66th minute, their pressure returned to threaten Liverpool's goal. Florent Malouda A first kick hard and just narrowly missed the goal.

In the 81st minute, again threatening the Chelsea pressure. Get feedback from Drogba, Nicolas Anelka kicks the ball toward the goal. Reina tried to catch, but the ball loose. Kalou chase, but Reina first catch the ball.

Towards the end of the game, Chelsea's tight enough in the defensive and quickly when attacked. Lampard et al were eventually able to maintain the 2-0 victory.

The composition Players
Liverpool: 25-Pepe Reina 16-Sotirios Kyrgiakos, 23-Jamie Carragher (40, Ayala 57), 5-Daniel Agger, 20-Javier Mascherano, 21-Lucas, 8-Steven Gerrard, 18-Dirk Kuyt, 4-Alberto Aquilani (24-David Ngog 77), 15-Yossi Benayoun, 17-Maxi Rodríguez (19-Ryan Babel 42)

Chelsea: 1-Petr Cech, 26-John Terry, 33-Alex, 3-Ashley Cole two-Branislav Ivanovic, 13-Michael Ballack, 15 Florent Malouda, 8-Frank Lampard, 21-Salomon Kalou (18, 87 Zhirkov ), 11-Didier Drogba, 39-Nicolas Anelka (10-Joe Cole 90)

Villareal 1-4 Barcelona: Xavi beautiful free-kick

2010-05-01T19:16:00.000-07:00

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Fail in the Champions League semi-finals to make Barcelona the more focused retain La Liga title this season. Evidently, when travel to Estadio El Madrigal, Villarreal host their muzzle 1-4, Saturday (05/01/2010).

Play aggressive enough, Los Azulgranas had opened the scoring when the match went 19 minutes. Beginning with the cooperation slick Bojan Krkic and Xavi Hernandez, Lionel Messi, who got the ball without difficulty outwit Yelllow Submarine goalkeeper Diego Lopez. 0-1 for the visitors.

At minute 33 ', Xavi added advantage his team to 0-2. He scored a goal through a beautiful free kick from a distance of about 18 meters.

Bojan complete score for Barcelona 0-3 ahead at halftime or precisely 41 minutes. He received a bait Xavi, then deftly passed a Villarreal defender to then burst into the penalty box and immediately struck the ball into the goal.

Villarreal able to reduce the lag in the 67th minute '. Starting from the mistakes of Sergio Busquets, Nilmar da Silva gave the bait to Joseba Llorente to be forwarded to the wicket Victor Valdes. Change the score 1-3.

In the 88th minute, showed sharp return of The Messiah. He went on to change the bait Daniel Alves scored to 1-4.

Barcelona's victory was even stronger at the top of La Liga standings with 90 points from 35 matches. While leading them to four points from nearest rivals Real Madrid will play on Sunday, (05/02/2010).

Parma 1-2 AS Roma: Totti beautiful lob

2010-05-01T19:12:00.000-07:00

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Roma keep up the Scudetto titlle race after defeat AC Parma. Playing at the Ennio Tardini, Giallorossi slim 1-2 win at the same time shifts Inter Milan from top of Serie A standings,Inter Milan, on Saturday (5/1/2010).

Closed to within two points from the Nerazzurri, foster children Claudio Ranieri certainly come to Parma, by bringing the mission shall prevail. Full amount so they need to remain attached to or even overtake the enemy on the board above.

Rome opened the game with flying colors. Why not, walking five minutes a new match, captain Francesco Totti has been brought Il Lupo 1-0.

The game runs a lot afterward. Several opportunities had produced both camps, there is unfortunately not yet met the objective. Score 0-1 for Rome to survive until the interval.

Tooling manipulated the strategy by both sides in the second round, but it's still not able to add greget game. Laga myself walking up to the time tasteless entering the 70th minute.

Just at that minute 75 ', supporters cheered with joy to welcome the visitors scored tandukan midfielder Rodrigo Taddei's head. The Brazilian is fulfilling his team notch a 0-2 over cooked Totti welcomes feedback.

Four minutes later, the young players nicknames Gialloblu-Parma-new entry in the second round, Davide Lanzafame scored a goal in return. again turned into a 1-2 position.

Lanzafame goal spurred the cash back to the spirit of foster children who had withered Francesco Guidolin. In ten minutes remaining, another nickname Ducali-Parma-kept pressing, but unfortunately these efforts ditegah origin of Chilean winger Luis Jimenez was sent off right at the 87th minute '. Conditions that weaken the power of Parma attack, until the referee blew his whistle as a result of their long still failed to score and had to give up additional 1-2 victory for Roma.

Rome won three points for a while they drove back to the top of the standings with just one point adrift of Inter. While Parma are less affected by these results, they froze in the 10th position with 46 points were the result of pan 36 times a game.

Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Bolton: Huddlestone rocket strike

2010-05-01T19:07:00.000-07:00

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Tottenham Hotspur has successfully maintain its position in the ranks of the big four Premier League standings. Bolton Wanderers entertain, they win 1-0, Saturday (05/01/2010).

Single goals from Tom Huddlestone rocket strike who ensure the success of The Lily Whites. He defeat goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen with a hard kick towards the top right corner on 38 minutes.

The Trotters in a game-nickname-Bolton did not really miss from the host. They are able to threaten the goal several times Heurelho Gomes is through Kevin Davies, Matthew Taylor and Johan Elmander, unfortunately there is not a fruitful goal.

Spurs themselves have certainly appear very aggressive. Wing duo Gareth Bale and David Bentley turns terrorizing defenses Bolton, fortunately still be overcome, except for a fruitful goal kick Huddlestone.

Thanks to this 1-0 victory Spurs remain determined to inhabit a position to four the standings with 67 points incision results from 36 times a game. They closed to within a point just by Manchester City are attached below.

Manchester City 3-1 Aston Villa: Bellamy perfect-finish

2010-05-01T19:02:00.000-07:00

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Manchester City moved Aston Villa from fifth place Premier League standings after winning a duel with the score 3-1. The Citizens are now sticking strictly to Tottenham Hotspur, with only one point adrift. Saturday (05/01/2010).

Foster children Roberto Mancini, who had left earlier by John Carew scored in 18 ', managed to reverse the position ahead of the break. Carlos Teves equate to positions 1-1 in the 41st minute through a penalty kick. Emmanuele Adebayor then brought his team ahead a minute later.

Got attacking mutual defense of each other in a second round, the crew of The Villas are still not able to equate after Craig Bellamy fulfilled his team to 3-1 victory ahead of dispersal. He used bait mature Shaun Wright-Phillips from the field to beat goalkeeper Bred Freidel.

This victory requires Villa exchanged positions with the City as well as their opportunity to penetrate the zone to make the Champions League is a bit faded because it has left behind three points to Tottenham Hotspur who are still loyal to the fourth position standings.

For the City itself is a pretty good step. They at least can still continue to follow Spurs and any time ready to steal the most coveted opportunities to competition in the continent of blue.

Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid: Forlan again

2010-04-30T01:52:00.000-07:00

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Diego Forlan truly a scourge for Liverpool. After bringing Atletico Madrid winning the first leg semi-final at the Europa League, the Uruguayan striker strand of The Kop dreams of lifting the trophy this season after his goal to the final step to make sure Atletico 2-2 on aggregate thanks to the (superior away goals), Thursday (04/29/2010).

Yes, Forlan scored the goal in minute 102 Pepe Reina as well as diminish the hope Liverpool grabbed the title, after the hunt was thrown from the Premier League crown as well as other domestic competition like the FA Cup and Carling Cup. Forlan, who scored the single goal at the Vicente Calderon last week, perfecting his role as a hero in public Atleti Anfield.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is aware of Architects, the European championship will be Steven Gerrard et al solace that appear disappointing this season. Liverpudlian stimulating the host's free-kick when Stevie G was greeted Daniel Agger header and successfully penetrate the goal David de Gea. Unfortunately, the referee disallowed the goal was immediately followed Agger offside position.

However, one minute before the break, Liverpool really equate aggregate (1-1), thanks to first-time action that Alberto Aquilani converted a perfect feed Yossi Benayoun into the goalpost de Gea.

Goals such as burning spirit of the Reds in the second round. Entering the 59th minute, Gerrard and Babel cooperation bait release Benayoun chance to add beauty to the coffers goals for the host. Unfortunately, the efforts have not managed to meet the Israeli star targets, due to tight escort Simao Sabrosa.

Five minutes later, Liverpool had another chance. Aquilani again proved his strike with measurable throw bait to Dirk Kuyt. However, the Dutch striker racing kicks are still able to anticipate de Gea. At the end of second round, 1-1 on aggregate has not changed. Consequently, Liverpool and Atletico had to pass an extension.

Benayoun made public when his goal at Anfield thunderous 95-minute lead 2-0 Liverpool (agg 2-1). Starting from a bait Lucas Leiva, de Gea could not do much when Benayoun slid smoothly into the post.

Unfortunately, seven minutes later, hard kick Forlan Liverpool frustrate dreams. Jose Antonio Reyes won the duel with Glen Johnson's ball before directing it to Forlan in front of goal. Without hesitating, Forlan was strong strikes the ball into the upper corner of goalkeeper Reina. Liverpool defenders could even raise his hand because the rate Forlan offside position. However, the line judge did not agree and ratify these goals.

Quique Flores squad will face the other British representatives, Fulham, on the Europa League final in Hamburg May 12 next.

Fulham 2-1 Hamburg SV: Simon Davies acrobatic-finish

2010-04-30T01:39:00.000-07:00

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Fulham to record historic victory defeat Hamburger SV 2-1 on Europa League second leg semi-final, Thursday (29/4/2010) . Roy Hodgson foster children any opportunity to embrace European title for the first time in club history.

Scores achieved glasses both clubs on the first leg in Hamburg last week to force both teams to play all out this time. The team had a surprise guest fleet Fulham The Cottagers-nickname-when Mladen Petric's free kick successfully break through Mark Schwarzer net on 22 minutes.

Hamburg opportunity to increase excellence in the 39th minute when midfielder Jonathan Burkina Faso goalkeeper Schwarzer Pitroipa threatened by a counterattack. Luckily for Fulham, kick Pitroipa still widened in addition to the goal. As a result, Hamburg's 1-0 advantage did not change until the first half ended.

The advantages of Hamburg was still awake when the game entered the 62 minutes. Host again wasted a golden opportunity when Damien Duff misses narrowly wide Frank Røst net. Clint Dempsey had tried to catch the ball, but has not succeeded in the first scored for the Cottagers.

Craven Cottage public waiting finally paid off in minute 69. Individual action Simon Davies who managed to escape from rear guard line Hamburg ensure Fulham equalized after kicking his left leg could not dammed Røst.

Fulham had succeeded in ensuring the final ticket after the Hungarian midfielder Zoltan Gera gave 2-1 advantage on 76 minutes. Starting from a Davies corner was greeted football Brede Hangeland, before the pass to Dickson Etuhu. Nigerian midfielder Gera pass the ball to break down the wicket without a doubt Røst time with his first kick.

Barcelona 1-0 Intermilan: 38 years mission

2010-04-29T02:30:00.000-07:00

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nter Milan finally managed to finish the mission that had abandoned over 38 years ago. For the first time since 1972, Nerazzurri's successfully advanced to the Champions League final.

Known, the last time Inter escaped into the final round is in season 1971/1972. At that time, Giovanni Invernizzi bring Inter successfully advanced to the finals after silencing the Glasgow Celtics (5-4) via the shootout. While his opponent, Ajax Amsterdam qualify for the top party with Portuguese giants Benfica silencing (1-0).

Unfortunately, in the final round held in Feijenoord Stadium, Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Inter Ajax resistance not slightly minister who was then strengthened his legend Johan Cruyff. Dwigol Cruyff at minute 48 and 78 to force Inter to go home empty-handed. As for Ajax, success has become the second successive year earlier after also appearing as the champion of Europe.

Now, the mission of the Inter remove curse 38 years have been erased thanks to the ingenuity of coach Jose Mourinho who can lead squad beat defending champions at the same time major champion favorite, Barcelona in the semifinals.

Yes, Mourinho's a genius who could bring FC Porto Champions League emerged as champions in 2004 ago, plays a key role in this success. How not success in two meetings, the 'Special One success makes Barca stars like Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernandez and not slightly.

At the first meeting at the Giuseppe Meazza, last week, Mou successfully create a set of foster children like soldiers who are ready to bombard the defenses of war Barcelona. Unsurprisingly, representatives of Inter Italy is famous for its game to survive by relying on counterattacks, his magic so successful that the team is very offensive. Result, there are successful Inter 3-1 victory brings capital, goals scored by Wesley Sneijder, Douglas Maicon and Diego Milito.

When played to headquarters at Camp Nou Barcelona, the coach nicknamed the 'Special One was also successfully found a formula for a powerful return. Mission is looking for a draw or lose by loose no more than two goals to qualify for the finals, the Inter squad in the first game to appear aggressive, successfully made into a solid team in defense.

Indeed, in these games, Inter must continue to receive strikes Barca players for 2x45 minutes. However, the rear guard of discipline and sacrifice of all the players in helping to create a successful defense of the Barcelona players frustrated. Proven, El Barca listed as the most aggressive teams in the Champions League this season, could only score one goal by Gerard Pique, rose during the match leaving approximately five minutes.

With a 3-2 aggregate total, there are successful Inter cruised into his first final since 38 years earlier. Now, the task of Mourinho was only one, namely lead I Nerazurri remove the curse of winning the Champions League that has endured over 45 years ago. On top of that match will be held at the Santiago Bernabeu, the upcoming May 22, Inter will face Bayern Munich who qualify for the finals after conquering Olympique Lyon (agg 4-0).

OL Lyon 0-3 Bayern Munchen: Olic brilliant hat-trick

2010-04-27T15:12:00.000-07:00

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Bayern Munich make sure myself stepping into the Champions League final, after silencing Olympique Lyon with three goals without reply. Ivica Olic is the main actor in the drama 2x45 minutes at the Stade de Gerland on Tuesday (4/27/2010) .

They start with a 1-0 victory at the Allianz Arena, Louis van Gaal squad play to Lyon cage semi-final second leg. Obviously, the Bundesliga giants, which appear without mainstay winger Franck Ribery, carrying the mission of removing the host and compete in the final, which will be held at the headquarters of Real Madrid, Santiago Bernabeu, 22 May.

New game runs three minutes, directly endangering Bayern Lyon defense. After receiving a sweet feed from Olic, Thomas Muller is right in front of the goalkeeper Hugo Lloris almost open the scoring. Unfortunately, his kick was missed.

Four minutes later, Lyon have the opportunity through the first corner kick. Cesar Delgado who is executing and the ball fell at the head of Sidney Govou. Less fortunate, because the French midfielder's header failed to be forwarded by the team captain Cris free-standing without the Guard.

Very quick counterattack launched the Bavarians. Arjen Robben did the test but was broken off and the ball leaves the field. Unexpected, throws into Olic thrilling opportunity Muller Lyon goalkeeper. This time, Lloris nimbly rescue.

Bayern continued to press, until the deadlock was finally broken 26 minutes late. The crisis in the box ended with the Lyon defense that nested in beautiful goals Olic. Apart from the Guard Boumsong, cleverly chic Olic complete cooperation Muller and Robben.

Only four minutes gone, Lyon nearly equalized. Starting from Lisandro Lopez bait on the right side, Michel Bastos directly initiating a first-time shot. Unfortunately, the Brazilian player shot a little wide. Bayern goalkeeper Hans-Jorg escorted Butt had failed to shake.

Coming down to drink, Lyon has not despair. Attacks launched from the left wing back. Receiving a long feed, Delgado tried to stab the box Bayern defense. Again, not yet bearing fruit. The first round was over with the advantages of Bayern 1-0 (2-0 agg.).

Second half, Van Gaal, Daniel Van Buyten interesting and enter Martin Demichelis. Both are doubtful still performing and half of each round of play seems to be the coach's strategy. Meanwhile, Lyon also replaced Aly Cissokho by Befetimbi Gomis.

Lyon pounding the attack directly. In minute 50, Delgado creates an opportunity to cast a bait focus on Gomis. Very regrettably, the French striker still volley soared.

Catastrophe came precisely Lyon. Cris received a second yellow card, after doing a violation of Olic. Right at 60 minutes, the referee then issued a red card and the captain was forced to leave the field.

Seven minutes passed, Olic again makes thousands of furious supporters who packed the stadium Les Gones. 11 re-numbered backs striker beat Lloris. Position 2-0 (3-0 agg.) for Bayern.

The host began to seem desperate. Strengthened only 10 players, there's no choice but to survive. Bayern continued to demolish and Robben almost typical hard kick enlarge excellence. Lucky, a rescue Lloris is very bright. Not long later, Robben was withdrawn and replaced by Miroslav Klose.

Entering the 76th minute, Bayern again created a golden opportunity. Olic had apparently tired of applying pressure, but this time lock Makoun success. Is Olic gave up? No!

Only a two minute pause, Olic acting up again. Lahm cross was met well by Olic's head and hat trick! Yes, Olic unstoppable header that goalkeeper Lloris had to give up and collapsed for the third time. 3-0 (agg. 4-0) Bayern far lead.

In fact, entered a period of injury time, Bayern almost added advantage. However, Altintop little hard kick past the crossbar. Three goals have remained Olic avenged until the referee blew the long whistle. Practical, Lyon had to give up one final ticket in the fleet FC Hollywood. One ticket again ready for grabs Barcelona and Inter Milan at the Nou Camp, Wednesday (28/4/2010) .

The composition of players:
Lyon: Lloris, Reveillere, Cris, Boumsong, Cissokho, Gonalons, Makoun, Govou, Delgado, Michel Bastos, Lopez; Subs: Vercoutre, Kallstrom, Pjanic, Ederson, Gomis, Anderson, Gassama.

Bayern: Butt, Lahm, Van Buyten, Badstuber, Contento, Robben, Schweinsteiger, Van Bommel, Altintop, Muller, Olic; Subs: Rensing, Demichelis, Gorlitz, Klose, Alaba, Gomez.

Burnley 0-4 Liverpool: Gerrard inspiring

2010-04-25T21:48:00.000-07:00

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Liverpool coach Rafael Benitez, praised the appearance of skipper Steven Gerrard, who scored two goals against Burnley. The presence of Gerrard is very important to satisfy the thirst goals due to the absence of Fernando Torres goal getters.

In a game at home to Burnley on Sunday (25/04/2010) night, it was Gerrard scored twice, opening for "The Reds". The goal, added another goal from Maxi Rodriguez and Ryan Babel, a thirst for the release of "The Anfield gang" after Torres injury. Liverpool's goals at once return to a winning record after being hit by Atletico Madrid last week at the Europa League semi-final first leg.

"The second goal is a goal that can be printed by Stevie, a fantastic strike," said Benitez. "He's got the capability, accuracy, and strength. I really always in him and that's very good news for us."

"When you do not have a player like Fernando Torres, who normally score goals, it is important to have players like Steve. He scored many goals in the past and hopefully will be the same on Thursday (opponents Atletico)," he continued.

With this victory, said Benitez, Liverpool are expected to cover the end of the season with good results even without Torres. Four goals without reply to boost team spirit should be able to re-capture the fourth position of the English League as well as get them to Champions League qualification via the path.

"After four goals without reply, you must be sure. I think we can defeat Atletico Madrid and to the finals, and if we get three points in every duel league, we had a great chance in the top four," said the Gaffer.

Liverpool is now in sixth with 62 values. To go to the Champions League, Gerrard and his friends must displace Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, the odds of each one and two points from "The Reds".

Chelsea 7-0 Stoke City: Kalou hat-trick

2010-04-25T21:41:00.000-07:00

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Chelsea did not provide forgiveness of Stoke City in English League duels at Stamford Bridge on Sunday (04/25/2010). Marked with a "hat-trick" Salomon Kalou, "The Blues" party seven goals without reply and reclaim the throne of the league.

Besides the three goals which he created, Kalou also won a penalty for Chelsea, which was then completed by Frank Lampard at the end of the first round. Overall, Chelsea's goal difference is now increased to 60, winning seven grains over Manchester United.

Match last night at Chelsea defender Ashley Cole back down over the field since the early minutes. Shift in position by Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou helped change the visitors' defense.

At 24 minutes, Drogba skill in showing off the right wing. As he bent his legs back, he stopped the bait stomach from the middle. Drogba then sending a low crossing and headed by Kalou in front of goal. Gol, 1-0 to Chelsea.

In just seven minutes, Kalou back goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen break. Sorensen previously held Lampard hard kick, but failed to stem the poke Kalou. Sorensen injury in an attempt to hold back and Kalou replaced Asmir Begovic.

"The Potters' own barely get in Chelsea's penalty box action other than Ricardo Fuller on the right wing. However, meeting the defense of "The Blues" create opportunities for the visitors disappear without trace.

After that, the game belonged to the host. Robert Huth violations made against Kalou yield penalty for Chelsea in the 44th minute. Lampard become executioners and successfully deceive Begovic. 3-0 score lasted until the interval.

Chelsea returned to play fast tempo early in the second half. However, until 15 minutes later, "The Blues" began to lose the tempo. However, it did not prevent Kalou to score three. Starting bait distance Lampard, Kalou brought the ball into the penalty box. His first kick hit goalkeeper Begovic, but throwing the ball into the net torn.

After throwing two chance of Florent Malouda, Lampard added goals in the 81st minute. With his clever trick Begovic with right foot kick the ball after receiving submissions from Joe Cole on the right wing.

Three minutes before the break, Stoke had no hope of return. Two goals were nesting in quick time. In the 87th minute, Daniel Sturridge enter the skin round thanks to Drogba assists. Two minutes later, Malouda completed the ball in front of goal with a hard poke.

The composition of players:
Chelsea: Cech; A. Cole, Alex, Ivanovic, Ferreira (Hutchinson 73), Malouda, Ballack, Lampard, Drogba, Kalou (J. Cole 71), Anelka (Sturridge 79).

Stoke: Sorensen (Begovic 36), Collins, Higginbotham, Faye (Shawcross 8), Huth; Etherington, Whelan, Delap, Whitehead; Kitson (Tuncay 59), Fuller.

Atletico Madrid 1-0 Liverpool: Forlan strange goal

2010-04-22T23:17:00.000-07:00

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Striker Atletico Madrid, Diego Forlan, scored a decisive 1-0 victory over Liverpool team in the first leg semi-final duel Europa League, Thursday (22/04/2010). Given there is still a second leg, at Anfield next weekend, Liverpool are still quite a chance in the final.

Alotnya score reflects the game's thin. Playing at home, Atletico have started the game with quick attacks, which led to Forlan scored in the ninth minute. Exploiting error Carragher and Kyrgiakos, Forlan slammed the ball into the goalkeeper Reina.

Furthermore, Liverpool tried to improve the mastery of the ball. However, pressing tightly played one opponent makes Liverpool often feed and lose the ball. Fortunately, the middle row they are always vigilant against the threat of counterattack.

Tough game that almost melt when Steven Gerrard had received a breakthrough bait Yossi Benayoun and fired it into the wicket of De Gea. Unfortunately, the execution Gerrard deviated from the target.

Atletico threat was lowered aggressiveness and improved attacks. Still, they remain consistently perform pressings. Speed and strength of Atletico players in making decisions, especially when taking the ball, really difficult for Liverpool. Although not conceded, they failed to score an equalizer until the halftime whistle sounded.

Not wanting to give your opponent a chance, Atletico kembai models the fast and aggressive game in the second round. With accuracy better bait, they succeeded in destroying the coordination of the middle row of Liverpool.

The result, barely threatened, they created two golden opportunities through Simao Sabrosa and Tomas Ujfalusi in the 55th minute and ke75. Unfortunately, two accurate execution was crude in the hands of Pepe Reina.

In the midst of this pressure, Liverpool finally managed to create chances through Steven Gerrard equalizer at minute 86. Unfortunately, the shot can be blocked by Dominguez.

Not wanting to lose the moment, Liverpool is trying to increase combat power. Unfortunately, the score 1-0 for the hosts did not change until the long whistle sounded.

Throughout the match, Atletico controlled the ball as much as 60 percent and a golden opportunity to create four out of seven attempts. Meanwhile, Liverpool off three shots, none of which met the target.

The composition of players:
Atletico: 13-David De Gea, 17-Tomas Ujfalusi, 3-Antonio Lopez, 21-Luis Perea, 18-Alvaro Dominguez Soto, 20-Simao (2-Valera 77), 12-Silva Paulo Assuncao, Raul Garcia-8; 19-Jose Antonio Reyes (6-Nacho Barnola Camacho 1990), 7-Diego Forlan (14-Eduardo Salvio 84), 9-Jose Manuel Jurado
Liverpool: 25-Pepe Reina; 23-Jamie Carragher, 16-Sotirios Kyrgiakos, 2-Glen Johnson, 5-Daniel Agger, 8-Steven Gerrard, 15-Yossi Benayoun (31-Nabil El Zhar 83), 20-Javier Mascherano, 21-Lucas; 18-Dirk Kuyt, 24-David Ngog (19-Ryan Babel 64)

Hull City 0-2 Aston Villa: Agbonlahor, Milner scored

2010-04-21T19:16:00.000-07:00

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Aston Villa managed to shift Liverpool from the position of the six Premier League standings. It was ascertained after they managed to roll up the host Hull City 2-0. Wednesday (21/4/2010).

A goal from Gabriel Agbonlahor made The Villas superior when it entered the match just 13 minutes. Utilizing bait John Carew, a British bomber was conquered goalkeeper Matt Duke with a hard kick.

The game runs a lot more after these goals. As a result, until the halftime score 0-1 to the visitors' stays.

In the second round, Martin O'Neill foster children returned to the show attacking . No doubt in the 76th minute they managed to add the acquisition goals. This time it was done by James Milner through the white point after the midfielder George Boatang conduct in violation of the forbidden box. Turned into a 0-2 score.

The victory was automatically lifted Villa into sixth place one level at a time forced standings Liverpool went down to rank seventh. Villa Park, the home team is also still more likely to reach a position four at the end of the season as only four points adrift with Tottenham Hotspur residents last position at Champions League zone.

Bayern Munchen 1-0 OL Lyon: Robben strikes again

2010-04-21T19:04:00.000-07:00

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Bayern Munich beat Olympique Lyon with the score 1-0 in the Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday (21/4/2010). The positive results of the Bavarian capital to capital to carry out a second meeting at the Stade de Gerland next week.

As the host Munich certainly more determined to avoid a first victory in this fight. Evidently, since the whistle in the match immediately took the initiative began their attack. Produced the first opportunity that the German representative in the 13th minute, heading Bastian Schweinsteiger corner welcomes feedback almost become goal if not widened on the side of goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.

Though pressured from the start, not that Lyon was not able to spread the threat. In the 16th minute right-back Anthony Reveillere doing laps and release over a cross to the face of a flat wicket Jorge Hans Butt, unfortunately there is not no friends who are ready to welcome.

Two minutes later turn the tide action Ribery. Got a sweet feed from Diego Contento, Ribery combing the left side of the field of Lyon, after the Guard is able to escape from behind the opponent player is releasing the French winger hard kick which unfortunately is still widening in the upper left corner of the net.

Ribery became the main hero attack Munich in the early rounds. He seems to struggle hard in the middle of the field and with a high determination to keep trying to exploit a gap defense Los Gones.

But Ribery was expelled by the court surprisingly Italian Roberto Rosetti game in the 37th minute. He scored deliberately injures ankle by stepping on Lisandro Lopez. Argentine players had a chance to bring out, but a few moments later she was able to run in, the contact temper got cheers from the loyal supporters of Munich.

Show with ten players, Munich does not flinch. Although a little slow the tempo they could still control the ball and forcing the game to survive in the position 0-0.

Munich opened the second half of the time back trying to take over penguasan ball with an open play. Although they've spelled desperate to lose a player, but the way it was successful enough to make nervous OL stronghold, one of the proof is the threat presented by Philipp Lahm after rummaging Claude Puel squad defense team at minute 53 from the left side of their defense.

In the 54th minute to put the public Rosetti Allianz Arena cheered excitedly by issuing a red card for Jeremy Toulalan. Midfielders are in this fight forced into the bar defense is thrown out because the door has twice received a yellow card due to violation of Arjen Robben and Schweinsteiger.

Balancing the number of players was not wasted by Munich. Rely on Robben as the main robber, foster children of Louis Van Gaal appears increasingly indiscriminate.

Concrete results of its own new game is created when the time appointed the 69th minute. A left foot kick Robben speculation from outside the penalty box which was little changed direction because Muller had nudged his head and could not immediately tore wicket diantispasi Lloris. Munich 1-0 lead.

FC Hollywood after the goal was still not willing to loosen the attack. They are working hard to add the benefits remain even if in the end game concluded in a 1-0 position.

This victory certainly makes Munich a little calmer second staring match. As for Lyon this result is not the end of the struggle, they still have a chance to turn their state of origin and final ticket to rob potential guest bow with a minimum score of 2-0.

Sad fact faced them for the following games is that they both will be without leading players each. Munich lost Ribery, Toulalan, while Lyon are not strengthened.

Inter 3-1 Barcelona: Brilliant Inter

2010-04-20T16:34:00.000-07:00

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Jose Mourinho praised his foster children's performance when rolling Barcelona 3-1. The Portuguese coach was describing his team the game in one word: brilliant!

At the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Tuesday (20/4/2010), La Barca Beneamata able to muffle the game that usually flowed unabated. Even Xavi Hernandez and Lionel Messi, who usually appear dominant in midfield created by the black-and-blue army.

Inter's first chance behind 0-1 through goals Pedro Rodriguez, but they managed to rise rapidly. Three goals were successfully scored through Wesley Sneijder, Maicon and Diego Milito.

"We played very well. I apologize because we conceded a goal, whereas we have studied the Barcelona and know what to do. We lost the ball in the third of our area, and we get a result," Mourinho said in Italian Football.

"This team played with brilliant because it gives their best and fought back. Whatever happens, we can lose 0-10 in Spain, but Inter have won six consecutive games in the Champions League and if we do not win this year, we could still won it next year or next year. "

"Inter have been transformed from a small club in the Champions League to be one worthy of a club that beat Barcelona and deserves to continue driving," said Mourinho.

Then, how about the chance of Inter on the second leg at the Nou Camp on 28 April next? Mourinho had said before this second chance to qualify for the final team was 50-50, now he mentions that the odds are still the same.

Source: detiksport.com

Liverpool 3-0 Westham United: Ngog great-finish

2010-04-19T16:59:00.000-07:00

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Upon arrest without goal by Fulham two weeks ago, Liverpool again reap the maximum results in the Premier League continued. Entertain bottom club West Ham United's board, Monday (19/4/2010) , foster children Rafael Benitez has won three goals without reply.

Following a knee injury suffered by bomber mainstay Fernando Torres, Liverpool's Rafael Benitez puts architect David N'Gog as the spearhead, with Dirk Kuyt on the wing sector. Spanish coach also includes a retainer two ex-Hammers West Ham nickname-in the starting XI, that Yossi Benayoun and Glen Johnson.

Benayoun proved a scourge for the former club. New games run three minutes when the bait breakthrough star Maxi Rodriguez Israel to host almost open the scoring. Unfortunately, the ball winds from the Maxi still can be caught goalkeeper Robert Green.

Benayoun takes 16 minutes before breaking the deadlock and menceploskan scored the Reds 'magical'. Starting from a free kick Steven Gerrard, Benayoun nets tore the goalpost Green success when it welcomes the ball with his stomach. 1-0 for the excellence of Liverpool.

Entering the 29th minute, doubling the host advantage through N'Gog. Benayoun became creators attacks by releasing the bait to the Maxi in the right sector. The former Atletico Madrid star to N'Gog immediately release the ball in the goal of excellence without difficulty add to the Kop.

Four minutes later, turn to The Hammers get the opportunity to catch up. Carlton Cole won the ball from Maxi before running to the front of the goalkeeper Pepe Reina. Unfortunately, kicks Cole still misses the mark. Consequently, the 2-0 advantage for the host survives until the interval.

Winning two goals did not make Liverpool loosen attacks. However, this time, Gianfranco Zola's squad upbringing spry enough to hold pressure in Gerrard et al. At least until minute 58.

Green was forced to pick up the ball for the third time in the game. But this time England goalkeeper had to swallow a bitter pill after a Gerrard free-kick was met Greek defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos. Unfortunately, the ball had bounced on the Green before the vibrating shoe crossbar.

Add grades 3-0 victory Liverpool becomes 59. Merseyside giants are now three points adrift of Manchester City, which sits in fifth place Premier League standings. If you want to win the Champions League final tickets from Tottenham Hotspur (64), Liverpool obliged to achieve maximum results in the last three games of counter Burnley, Chelsea and Hull City. Obviously hoping that Harry Redknapp has plummeted in the squad for several weeks.

Meanwhile, West Ham remain in the abyss of degradation by 17 positions. Acquisition value 31 is only three points separating the Hammers over Hull City, which has a great opportunity to go down ranking division Championship with Burnley and Portsmouth next season.

SS Lazio 0-2 AS Roma: Vucinic best moment

2010-04-19T00:44:00.001-07:00

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Mirko Vucinic incredibly pleased to appear as heroes in the game Roma win derby della Capitale, on Sunday 18/04/2010. Dwigol are printed on goal Lazio won 2-1 to take Il Lupi once again appeared as capolista Serie A.

In the duel which took place at the Stadio Olimpico hard, it should be left Rome ahead of goals scored by Tomasso Rocchi. Lazio almost doubled its superiority early in the second round by Sergio Floccari. Unfortunately, the execution was still capable bomber foiled Biancoceleste goalkeeper Julio Sergio.

After saving these glorious, Rome slowly began to find his best games and better steer the game. The result, two goals on goal Vucinic successful dilesakkan Fernando Muslera. First through the execution of penalties and the second through a spectacular free kick.

"Winning the derby match is the most beautiful thing you can feel in football. But, what makes me happy is that my two goals from print to make the team win, "said Vucinic as cited Football-Italy, Monday (19/4/2010).

"Rescue penalty by Julio Sergio also provides great motivation for us. I did not even know what would happen if we had left behind 0-2, "he added.

In this duel, had been a strange sight when coach Claudio Ranieri pulled two idol stars Romanisti, Daniele De Rossi and Francesco Totti. Responding to this, claiming Vucinic was confused, but happy because he admits that gambling is conducted in the end precisely Ranieri maximum fruitless.

"I do not know if these tactics make the difference. The important thing is we berhsail win, "explained this sticker Montenegro national team.

With this victory, the Romans managed to take the reins of Serie A leaders Inter Milan. I Giallorossi capolista regained after winning a point from I Nerazzurri.

"My goal is of course highly significant. Inter managed to win yesterday and Friday for two days because they have to bear the burden to figure out how to re-take it (top of the standings), "he said.

"But tonight we were able to prove ourselves that we deserve to be on top of the standings," said this striker 26 old.

Real Madrid 2-0 Valencia: Higuain, Ronaldo on shot

2010-04-19T00:39:00.000-07:00

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Real Madrid have not given up in the hunt for title chase competing with Barcelona. Madrid successfully added three points after a 2-0 win over Valencia at the Santiago Bernabeu, Sunday (18/4/2010).

This victory has not made Madrid's return to the top of La Liga, because it is still closed to within one point with Barca. El Real to collect 83 points from 34 matches. While Valencia is in the top three with points 59.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonzalo Higuain be a goal scorer in this match. Both are fitted as starters by coach Manuel Pellegrini for directly pressing defense El Che.

Ronaldo and Higuain seconded Xabi Alonso, Guti Hernandez, Fernando Gago and Rafael van der Vaart. Strength midfield Madrid, still slightly above Valencia who rely on Juan Mata and David Silva in supporting the movement of David Villa.

Higuain just have to wait until minute 25 for scoring opener in this match, or a goal to the 27th of the season. Higuain welcomes feedback measurable Alonso and Madrid came out as winners in 45 first half.

After the first goal, the sale and purchase of attacks by both teams. Several times the visitors threatened goalkeeper Madrid who escorted Iker Cassilas. Conversely, Higuain nearly brought Madrid enlarge the score, after able to escape from the trap off-side. Unfortunately the ball cungkilnya still too high over goalkeeper Cesar Sanchez.

Ronaldo has been able to close the game to 2-0 in minute 78. Individual action Marcelo comb the right side of defense of El Che. The ball passed on to Ronaldo's free-standing for strikes the ball.

The composition of players:
Valencia: Cesar, Bruno, Alexis, Maduro, Alba, Banega, Albelda, Pablo, Mata, Silva, Villa; Subs: Moya, Dominguez, Marchena, Baraja, Joaquin, Vicente, Zigic

REAL MADRID: Casillas, Arbeloa, Ramos, Albiol, Marcelo, Alonso, Guti, Gago, Van der Vaart, Ronaldo, Higuain; Subs: Dudek, one may, L. Diarra, Granero, M. Diarra, Benzema, Juanfran

Wigan Athletic 3-2 Arsenal: Fabianski blunder again

2010-04-19T00:20:00.000-07:00

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Lukasz Fabianski is considered as a source of Arsenal's 2-3 defeat of Wigan Athletic in the DW Stadium on Sunday (18.4.2010) night. However, Arsene Wenger has cast a defense for the Polish goalkeeper.

Yes, after winning two goals created by Theo Walcott (41 ') and Mikael Silvestre (47'), Young Guns troops actually surrendered to the host, who scooped three goals during 10 minutes ahead of the end of the game.

Ben Watson (80 '), Titus Bramble (89') and Charles N'Zogbia (injury time) was crowned as a hero worthy victory Wigan The Latics-nickname-night. No less a judge created the third goal Fabianski effect of act that often make blunders.

Responding to public opinion, Wenger firmly denied this. French coach instead defending goalkeeper Manuel Almunia these coatings.

"Everyone has their own opinion. I also stick to their own opinion and let other people have different opinions, "Wenger told the Gunners official website.

"I am sure that you are not worthy of the opinion that the defeat today because of a goalkeeper mistake," said The Professor, as reported by Tribalfootball, Monday (19/4/2010).

Tottenham 2-1 Chelsea: Lampard scored,Terry sent-off

2010-04-17T23:05:00.000-07:00

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Tottenham Hotspur London feasible crowned as a true giant. Yes, children are successful learners Harry Redknapp stifle Chelsea 2-1 at White Hart Lane in the Premier League continued on Saturday (18/4/2010). Practical, Carlo Ancelotti squad step into the squad calyx champion should be pursued.

After Arsenal's 2-1 middle of last week's submission, now turn to the giant West London home with empty hands. Wales defender Gareth Bale returned home to a hero Spurs victory, after previously being with Danny Rose scored the first goal the Gunners goalkeeper Manuel Almunia.

45-minute first half belonged to the host. Indeed, Chelsea could open a golden opportunity by Florent Malouda in the seventh minute. However, midfielders attack French nationals have not been able to conquer goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes to Spurs guard.

Dangerous counterattacks instead launched a fleet of North London. Starting from Roman Pavlyuchenko who nearly break down the goalkeeper Petr Cech on 12 minutes. Apparently, the number one goalkeeper for the Blues with a kick is easy to block the Russian striker.

Next, turn to Jermaine Defoe who created opportunities for the Spurs, just one minute intervals. Penalties almost got broken after England international midfielder John Terry. Unfortunately, the referee did not appoint a white dot. Yet another story when Terry otherwise make handball a few moments later.

The referee saw clearly when the former England captain touched the ball with his upper arm. The first yellow card for Terry and right in the 15th minute, Defoe goalkeeper Cech penetrate through point 12 pas. Spurs 1-0.

Malouda had equalized on 38 minutes. Darling, born midfielder scored 29 years ago, who used bait Didier Drogba, annulled because she was already in an offside position.

Spurs just added to the acquisition of precise goals in 44 minutes. Bale dribbled into the box Chelsea defense, then a clever pass through freely melesakkan Paulo Ferreira and hard kick into the right corner of goalkeeper Cech.

Forced home goalkeeper picked the ball Ceksa Republic for the second time. The first round was closed with the score 2-0 to Spurs, after Frank Lampard failed to reduce the lag at the end of the game.

Left behind two goals, practical courtier spirit lit the Blues to reciprocate. However, it was Spurs who looked cool attack. Atmosphere game was simmering. Moreover, when Terry was rewarded a second yellow card, after breaking Bale. Cash, the captain must leave the field.

Playing with 10 men after 66 minutes, had not yet completed the suffering of the Roman Emperor. Some golden opportunities created by Branislav Ivanovic and Drogba broke the deadlock has not been well for the visitors. Until the end, Lampard scored the consolation in injury time, the exact minute 90 +2. Score 1-2 to Chelsea.

Two minutes later, Spurs' Pavlyuchenko almost enlarge excellence. Free standing on a box without escort Chelsea defense, kick along the PAV even widened. When the referee blew the long whistle, the score remained 2-1 to the Spurs victory.

Over this victory, Spurs Manchester City poke at number four the standings, with a cut of 64 points. Despite failing to pick three points, Chelsea did not shift from the top of the standings. Opportunity title The Blues grabbed a little hampered because the benefits are now leaving only one point of Manchester United's closest competitor.

The composition of players:
Tottenham: Gomes, Kaboul, Dawson, Bassong, Assou-Ekotto, Bentley, Huddlestone, Modric, Bale, Pavlyuchenko, Defoe. Subs: Alnwick, Crouch, Gudjohnsen, Rose, Kyle Walker, Livermore, Townsend.

Chelsea: Cech, Paulo Ferreira, Alex, Terry, Zhirkov, Deco, Mikel, Lampard, Joe Cole, Drogba, Malouda. Subs: Hilario, Ivanovic, Ashley Cole, Ballack, Kalou, Sturridge, Anelka.

Manchester City 0-1 Manchester United: Scholes last-gasp header

2010-04-17T22:53:00.000-07:00

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Manchester United proved to be a team that had a high determination. Always found a stalemate until the 90th minute, the Red Devils can finally win 1-0 at home to Manchester City, Saturday, April 17th 2010.

MU goal was merely puppets present in the second half injury time. At least three times his city rivals Manchester United can cope with it at the last minute games.

"We always keep trying. There are teams who are satisfied with a draw, but we never did. We always want to win every game," said Scholes told MUTV.

According to Scholes, he feels comfortable just at 20 minutes past. His team should be capable of controlling the tempo and the opportunity finally came.

"They (City) often try to create goals from distance. Against the keeper like Edwin van der Sar, will be difficult to score goals that way," said Scholes had just extended his contract last Friday.

Intermilan 2-0 Juventus: Maicon magic-strike

2010-04-16T20:36:00.000-07:00

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Douglas Maicon magic-strike and Samuel Eto'o simple goalbecame the hero of victory at Inter Milan in Derby d'Italia duel contra Juventus. Match at the headquarters itself Nerazzurri convincing 2-0 win and at the same time managed to restore the reins into their hands Capolista, Friday (16/4/2010).

Although the game will undergo vital Champions League semifinal contra central Barcelona next week, Jose Mourinho still lose the main squad in this battle. Chance won the Scudetto and the prestige of this classic game into consideration.

Similar to La Baneamata, the stronghold of guests did not want to miss a show full squad. Midfielder Diego Ribas who could doubt for performing in suprise included in the starting XI.

Poor opportunities, in the first half went very hard duel. Hard tackle from both teams are often launched to tackle their respective opponents. Imaginable, new game runs about 20 minutes, the referee had issued four warning cards to Walter Samuel, Thiago Motta, Vicenzo Iaquinta and Mohammed Sissoko.

A great catastrophe facing La Vecchia Signora in the 37th minute. Too lost in emotion, Sissoko was suddenly rewarded a second yellow card after the tackle Javier Zanetti.

Despite only playing with ten men since the beginning of Juventus who have continued to receive sporadic strikes from Inter able to survive without goal until halftime.

The second act opened the 'Special One mandated forces attack more vigorous flow. As a result, the defense made a mess Juventus goalkeeper secure from being broken.

Inter created a golden opportunity in the 65th minute. Dejan Stankovic who entered as a substitute managed to break a speculative kick hard, luckily goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon could drive by swiftly.

Entering the 70th minute, Mourinho started to panic because foster children are also not able to dismantle the defense that in fact the opposite has been the lack of people.

Lucky in the 75th minute, Maicon could break the deadlock. He scored a beautiful goal after a ball gag utilize the results of Wesley Sneijder's free kick from the right side Juventus defense. Inter 1-0 ahead.

Inter seems more confident after the goal. They bombard the growing actively mobilized stockade Juventus Giorgio Chiellini and Fabio Cannavaro. Concrete results re-created in the extra period. Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o is the registered name on the scoreboard after Mario Balotelli welcomes feedback. 2-0 score became the final results of the match.

Inter won three points in this kesepatan make them back up to the top of the Serie A standings while AS Roma shifts. Both are now two points adrift.

As for Juventus, was a 13th defeat in this season that automatically complicates their step towards the Champions League zone.

Line-up players:
Juventus (4-3-1-2): Buffon, Zebina, Cannavaro, Chiellini, Grosso; Marchisio, Melo, Sissoko; Diego, Del Piero, Iaquinta.

Inter Milan (4-2-3-1): Julio Cesar, Maicon, Lucio, Samuel, Zanetti, Thiago Motta, Cambiasso; Pandev, Sneijder, Eto'o, Milito.

Almeria 1-2 Real Madrid: Ronaldo, van Der Vaart scored

2010-04-15T22:39:00.000-07:00

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Real Madrid struggled subdue host Almeria in the Primera Division League continued action on Thursday (15/4/2010). Although a number of golden opportunities, "Los Blancos" thin to win 2-1.

Misfortune "El Real" breaking into the opposing goal was not separated from action Almeria brilliant young goalkeeper Diego Alves. In the first ten minutes, keeper 23 years was twice as hard kick to hold Rafael van der Vaart.

"Los Merengues" were behind it first when they let the right wing did not terkawal Albert Crusat at minute 14. Utilizing a cross kalu Uche, Crusat poke the ball into the goal Iker Casillas.

It took 12 minutes for Madrid to even the score through the action of Cristiano Ronaldo. Though besieged by three opponents, Ronaldo can still escape and release the left foot shot into the goal Alves.

Four minutes later, "El Real" throw away two golden opportunities. Guti-kick hit the post and Van der Vaart failed to pass the ball bounce.

Almeria also release the best chance when Crusat return gets a cross in front of goalkeeper Casillas on 32 minutes. Until halftime, the score remained 1-1.

At the beginning of the second half, Madrid are still difficulties to conquer Alves. Ten minutes after the break, Ronaldo back-heel to give feed to Gonzalo Higuain in the penalty box. Higuain on the goalie's first kick, kick both exiled opponents in the mouth of the net.

Three minutes later, Alves again become heroes Almeria. Facing Marcelo alone, the goalkeeper managed to kick the defender was dismissed.

Van der Vaart finally bring Madrid winning in the 69th minute. Receive feedback from Higuain breakthrough, she pulled off a corner kick into the left leg wicket host.

Despite winning 2-1, Madrid could not cover up the weakness of their defense against Almeria cross passes. If Uche and Crusat not do a lot of offside, the host had plenty of chances to break goalkeeper Casillas.

The composition of players:
Almeria: Alves; Domingo, Pellerano, Bernardello, Michel (Corona 77); M'Bami (Goitom 85), Piatti, Vargas (Ortiz 56), Soriano, Uche, Crusat.

Real Madrid: Casillas, Albiol, Ramos, Marcelo, Arbeloa, Alonso, Gago (Diarra 46), Guti (77 Lass); Van der Vaart, Higuain (Benzema 87), Ronaldo.

Barcelona 3-0 Deportivo La Coruna: Pedro spectacular strike

2010-04-14T18:14:00.000-07:00

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Barcelona increasingly leftReal Madrid with excess of six figures. Three points in pockets after El Deportivo La Coruna bend Barca (3-0), Wednesay (14/4/2010).

Azulgrana increasingly away from the pursuit of Madrid. Victory over Deportivo in public alone makes El Barca strengthened its position atop the standings with a value of 80.

Coach Pep Guardiola back gave Bojan Krkic the opportunity to perform as a starter. So also with the young midfielder Jeffren Suarez. Although not a few pillars strengthened as Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Andres Iniesta, El Barca still stinging from the kick off the show.

Guardiola to be paid Bojan trust completely. Players 19 years to bring El Barca ahead on 13 minutes. Winning one goal, Barca down tempo game. The result, no additional goals are created until halftime.

Entering second half, Deportivo began to play open. Occasionally the Miguel Angel Lotina team troublesome Azulgrana back line. However, Victor Valdes with a deft save the goal.

Lionel Messi got a golden opportunity on 59 minutes. Unfortunately, the ball rebounds into goals can not be maximized. Still kick off the crossbar at.

Public Camp Nou cheered when Pedro Rodriguez create spectacular strike unable Daniel Aranzubia driven in 69 minutes. Aranzubia who intend to throw the ball away, it made a big mistake. The ball fell right at the foot of Pedro. Without thinking, a man 22 years strike soared almost from the middle of the field.

Winning two goals, Barca unstoppable. Aranzubia forced to pick up the ball for the third time after a kick Yaya Toure who was unable to take advantage of Xavi corner arrested.

Until the referee blew the final whistle, El Barca a 3-0 lead at the same time strengthened its position in the top of the standings.

While a few moments before kick off Barça - Deportivo, the results achieved by minor back Atletico Madrid. Under the board team humiliated Atletico at the Vicente Calderon Xerez. Osasuna had to settle for sharing the number with Malaga (2-2). This game also marked two red cards received by each club. Real Mallorca establishes the position of the big four after holding a draw Real Zaragoza (1-1). Finally, Racing Santander to secure three points after defeat Espanyol, 3-1.

The composition of players
Barcelona: Valdes, Alves, Marquez, Pique, Maxwell; Jeffren (Keita 51 '), Xavi (Busquets 76'), Toure, Messi, Bojan (Henry 72), Pedro

Deportivo: Aranzubia; Laure, Rodriguez, Lopo, Pablo, Sergio (Perez 84 '), J. Rodriguez, Guardado, Tomas; Riki (Nouioui 69), Alvarez (52 Dominguez)

Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Arsenal: Danny Rose thunder strike

2010-04-14T18:09:00.001-07:00

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Arsenal seem to be saying goodbye to the Premier League crown this season. North London's squad failed to pursue the number of its competitors (Manchester United and Chelsea) after sekota vanquished rivals Tottenham Hotspur, 2-1, Wednesday (14/4/2010).

Play at White Hart Lane with a must win for the sake of the mission shall overtake Manchester United in the standings while ranking second. Arsene Wenger put Nicklas Bendtner and Samir Nasri at the front lines, while Robin van Persie Netherlands bomber sitting on the bench. The presence of former Tottenham star Sol Campbell at the back of the line of supporters greeted with derision host.

In the stronghold of the host, the English midfielder Danny Rose play his debut for Spurs following the injury suffered by Aaron Lennon. Duo Roman Pavlyuchenko and Harry Redknapp believed to Jermain Defoe to fill the front lines.

Fleet Lily Whites start games with a hit. New race walk 10 minutes when goalkeeper Manuel Almunia had to vibrate. That's after Rose's debut with gold polish and bring the host 1-0. Starting from Almunia who fail to dispose of the soccer ball with a perfect corner of the Spurs. The ball fell at the feet of Rose who immediately strikes first time with thunder strike to the corner of the goal keeper Spain, what a goal, could be the best goal this season.

Surprised by the quick goals Spurs, Arsenal tried to get up. However, Gunners struggle was getting heavier after defender Thomas Vermaelen tough lying in the middle of the field due to injury on 17 minutes. Belgian defender allegedly injured his calf and had to be replaced by Mikael Silvestre.

Cooperation Tomas Rosicky and Bendtner in the 26th minute for Arsenal sweet opportunity for an equalizer. Unfortunately, the Danish striker was unable to control the ball so that the bait Rosicky still misses his kick from goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes.

Tottenham nearly double the advantage on 41 minutes when Silvestre unmoved face in front of Luka Modric penalty box. Lucky, Almunia reacted quickly and diving save by throwing the ball from Modric mastery. The host had to end first round with a 1-0 advantage.

Arsenal's nightmare continued in the second half when Gareth Bale adds coffers goals as host of new game walk one minute. Bacary Sagna Silvestre careless and keep the back line so let Defoe release perfect cross to Bale in front of goalkeeper Almunia. Bale was successful scored his first goal in the Premier League after two and a half years ago.

Panicked at his foster children behind two goals, Theo Walcott put Wenger to replace Sagna at minute 53. The presence of young stars England almost led to goals for the Gunners after a pretty throw bait to Bendtner in the penalty box. Unfortunately, Bendtner again throw opportunities.

The Professor finally lowered van Persie who has missed five months of the Arsenal squad due to injury. Van Persie scored two goals against Tottenham at the time earned Arsenal a 3-0 victory in their first meeting this season. Wenger certainly hoping so much to the former Feyenoord striker to replace Denilson in the 68th minute.

At the same time, Redknapp also reduce Eidur Gudjohnsen to replace Defoe. Iceland immediately assailant presents a golden opportunity for Tottenham to avenge the defeat of Arsenal last October. Gudjohnsen release the bait pretty Benoit Assou-Ekotto to the penalty box. However, Cameroonian defender failed to reach the ball.

Van Persie proved his capacity as the spearhead of the Gunners and threatened goalkeeper Gomes when Abou Diaby welcomes feedback with volley on 79 minutes. Luckily for Spurs, Gomes managed to ward off the ball and defend the host advantage.

Arsenal supporters awaited goal finally arrived on 85 minutes when Walcott was completed with good feedback by Bendtner. Two minutes later, Van Persie tried to add a figure with long-range shot on goal before his attempt countered goalkeeper Gomes Brazil.

Entering four minutes injury time, Spurs finally ensure the victory after Almunia et al failed to find an equalizer. On these results, Arsenal (71) remains entrenched in the ranks third, behind United and three points from six points of Chelsea at the top of the standings sturdy.

Meanwhile, Spurs (61) which is only closed to within single digits of the number four Manchester City are still more likely to penetrate the Champions League zone.

Fiorentina 0-1 Intermilan: Eto'o scored

2010-04-13T20:07:00.001-07:00

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Inter Milan managed to beat Fiorentina in Coppa Italia semi-final second leg at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, Tuesday (14/4/2010). Inter winning 2-0 on aggregate and qualify for the final.

On top of that round, Inter will meet the winner between AS Roma and Udinese. Rome has picked up victories on the first leg 2-0 and will face the second leg at home to Udinese on 21 April.

After winning 1-0 at San Siro, Javier Zanetti et al actually quite looking for a draw to qualify for the final. In contrast, must win 2-0 to Fiorentina to the final.

So, since the beginning of the match, Inter prefer survived concentration. Instead, try to confine the defense Fiorentina Inter.

The effort was quite successful. Inter were forced to endure more. However, the attack led to Fiorentina only a few chances and the first half ended 0-0 draw.

Entering the second half, Inter Milan to change his style. They tried to control the ball as long as possible. It turned out to make trouble Fiorentina. Forced to win, making Fiorentina often in a hurry.

Fiorentina defense was gradually losing concentration. It's fatal. At 57 minutes, Samuel Eto'o left unguarded while chasing bait in front of the goalkeeper Sebastien Frey. Eto'o easily let go of the left leg kicks and goals.

Fiorentina tried to respond with more vigorous attack. However, Inter able to break any attack and defend their 1-0 advantage.

The composition of players
Fiorentina: 1-Sebastien Frey 2-Per Kroldrup, 14-Cesare Natali (19-Massimo Gobbi 74), 16-Felipe, 29-Lorenzo De Silvestri, 6-Juan Vargas (39-Carneiro Keirrison 62), 15-Cristiano Zanetti, 18-Riccardo Montolivo, 32-Marco Marchionni (24-Mario Santana 62), 11-Alberto Gilardino, 8-Stevan Jovetic

Inter Milan: 12-Julio Cesar, 4-Javier Zanetti, 23-Marco Materazzi, 26-Cristian Chivu, 2-Ivan Cordoba, 6-Ferreira Lucio, 13-Maicon, 8-Thiago Motta (17-McDonald Mariga 79), 11 -Sulley Muntari, 9-Samuel Eto'o (19-Esteban Cambiasso 64), 45-Mario Balotelli (22-Diego Milito 64)

Chelsea 1-0 Bolton Wanderers: Anelka scored

2010-04-13T19:42:00.000-07:00

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Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka, scored a decisive 1-0 win over Bolton Wanderers in advanced Premier League, Tuesday (14/4/2010) .

Thanks to this victory, "The Blues" more firmly on top of the standings by collecting 77 points at a time away from Manchester United's second-ranked with four points.

Entertain Bolton, Chelsea had shown the difficulty to silence his guest, at least in the first 15 minutes, let alone in the struggle for the ball in midfield. Bolton did accumulate five midfielders in order to reduce attacking Chelsea power in midfield.

Even so, Chelsea are not without opportunities. In the third and sixth minutes, Nicolas Anelka and Didier Drogba almost brought "The Blues" winning. Unfortunately, both the opportunity was wasted because no single player was the second shot hitting the target.

Conscious at middle sector, Chelsea chose attack from the wing sector. Yuri Zhirkov and Paulo Ferreira, often leaving his post to give the ball to the front lines of supply. At minute 12, for example, Zhirkov penetrate from the left sector, then releasing a cross into the penalty box. Unfortunately, his efforts became futile because Drogba imperfect gore ball.

Chelsea's attempt to relax the tempo game fishing Boton defense out of its territory. Tactics are less successful because Bolton still appears to survive.

Still, Chelsea continued to press. Finally, the, on 43 minutes Bolton Chelsea can break down the wicket. A cross from Didier Drogba left the sector with Anelka simple header and goals. The goal brought Chelsea 1-0 until halftime.

In the second half, Chelsea had taken the initiative of attack. When a new game running nine-minute, Salomon Kalou almost makes Stamford Bridge again rumble. However, Jaaskelainen managed to secure the ball Kalou shot.

Another golden opportunity occurred at minute 64. Zhirkov fired after penetration in the left sector. But, again, Jaaskelainen well ward off the ball.

Despite winning, Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti was not satisfied with the results achieved by his foster child. Then, he put Florent Malouda to replace Anelka in the 67th minute.

The inclusion Malouda Chelsea did make the attack more and more excited. Look at how his action at minute 73. After mastering cross Ferreira, Malouda fired a shot. Hell, still combing his shot on the left side of Bolton goalkeeper.

Another golden opportunity to get Lampard in the 79th minute. The shot only hit the pole and no one who welcomes the ball wildly in the penalty box. Not long after, Michael Ballack header cut off Joe Cole's cross. However, the ball was easily anticipated byJaaskelainen.

Jaaskelainen again shows its action in the 84th minute. Calmly, he managed to catch the ball which is executing the kick Drogba free-kick from outside the penalty box. In injury time, Chelsea managed to confine Bolton. Even so, no one is able to convert chances into goals. Score 1-0 to Chelsea's victory last until the game ended.

The composition of players
Chelsea: Cech, Ferreira, Terry, Alex; Zhirkov, Kalou (Joe Cole 77), Mikel, Ballack, Lampard, Drogba, Anelka (Malouda 67)
Bolton Wanderers: Jaaskelainen; Knighat, Cahill, Ricketts, Robinson, Steinsson, Taylor; Wilshere (Elmander 80), Lee, Muamba, Davies

Manchester City 5-1 Birmingham City: Adebayor, Onuha double strike

2010-04-11T18:38:00.000-07:00

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Manchester City make a firm step in the position of settling the big four English Premier League standings. They moved away after his competitors won a landslide victory over Birmingham City 5-1.

Emmanuel Adebayor and Nedum Onuoha winning star of The Citizens at City of Manchester City, Sunday (11/4/2010). They contributed two goals, scored the opening goal complements Carlos Tevez.

This victory makes a well-established City ranked fourth with a value of 62 from 32 matches. Roberto Mancini's team were superior care one sequence of five digits from the team, Tottenham Hotspur, who play in tonight's FA Cup semi-final - and lost to Portsmouth.

City rivals the others in getting the last ticket to the Champions League next season it was Liverpool and Aston Villa. But both clubs are still below them, the collection point 52.

Tevez scores at half-time break to walk 38 minutes. The Argentine international attacker hacking into Birmingham through a penalty goal, following a breach Adebayor Scott Dann violated the forbidden box.

Onuoha duplicate host advantage in minute 40 through a header. Although Tevez is seen as the last person who touched the ball before entering the goal, but Onuoha set as its maker.

Birmingham had time to minimize the position after Cameron Jerome had conquered the goalkeeper Shay Given in the 42nd minute. But a minute later City expands again into 3-1 victory. Adebayor created by optimizing the cross Craig Bellamy.

In the second half City incised another two goals through Onuoha (74) and Adebayor (88). That was his 11th victory of the 16 parties that have been shed dilakoni City, and it strengthens their chances for qualifying for the Champions League next season.

Tottenham Hotspur 0-2 Portsmouth: Magic way to final

2010-04-11T18:15:00.000-07:00

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No money, hit by injury to players, and has ascertained relegated from the Premiership at the end of the season, Portsmouth as well as creating a miracle obtained by qualifying for the FA Cup final.

Portsmouth is the most tragic club is currently in debt because about 70 million pounds. The financial crisis that makes them unable to pay the salaries of the players.

The biggest effect that the crisis is exposed Portsmouth administrative sanction from the authority of the English League in February, and they cut the score in the standings as much as nine points. That makes it impossible for them to get out of the relegation zone this season ends.

Portsmouth appear to face Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday (11/4/2010), with the lack of money for the players, and a row of players injury. But what happened then become affectionate: they won 2-0 through extra time and qualify for the final.

Manager Avram Grant "defined" as being key to success. As a leader, he was considered able to build morale within his players that still does not look like there is nothing outside the field.

"What has happened this season, and too many injured players in the last few weeks ... to see the children put everything and never give up, this is a crazy story," Grant said after the match, told Reuters.

"We now live for the day-to-day, and yet we can reach the finals. We decided to keep fighting, but this is not easy. Come every day to work and do not know what's next."

Portsmouth became the first club to reach the FA Cup final in the same season after ascertained degraded, after Middlesbrough like that in the year 1997. Pompey will play the second final in three years, after beating Cardiff City and won the tournament in 2008.

"This season is to summarize a story about any emotion you can have as a ball player, and today was incredible," said goalkeeper David James.

In the final May 15 Portsmouth will face Chelsea, a club that sacked Grant after losing to Manchester United in the Champions League final on penalties in 2008.

"If we could win today, with all these problems, that means anything can happen. Unbelievable. I will not forget this all my life. Achieving this for the fans and the players. They deserve it," concluded Grant.

Real Madrid 0-2 Barcelona: Another Messi story

2010-04-10T19:51:00.000-07:00

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The greatness of Barcelona striker Lionel Messi, the more worsen. Once peeled off all the media world because it scored four goals against Arsenal in the League Champpions, he now plays topple Real Madrid from the top of the standings.

In derbi "El Classico" a very prestigious in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Saturday (10/4/2010), making the host dance slap Messi. This Argentine attacker scored the opener as well as bringing "El Barca" won 2-0 in the Primera Division continued. Barcelona were now firmly on top of the standings with a value of 80, winning three points for Madrid, who previously led.

Both teams demonstrated a direct fast game. They both appear stubborn. In the first 15 minutes, Barcelona looked more dominant control of the game. However, Madrid mamberi no time and space to attack.

At minute 20, Sergio Ramos and Xabi Alonoso collaborated one of two quite dangerous. Apes, Gabriel Milito managed to cut the ball. Two minutes later, Marcelo's turn off the threat by sending feedback to Alonso. Unfortunately his shot wide.

Barca tried to get out of pressure. It did not take long to Barca winning goals scored by Lionel Messi in the 33st minute. After receiving feedback Xavi, Messi then outwit a defender of Madrid, then opened fire sniper. Blas .... The ball sank into the goal without being able driven Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas.

Madrid looked directly working hard back at the goal. However, their efforts could not change things after the score 1-0 on the board have written to the benefits of Barcelona until the first half ended.

After a pause, Barcelona appear surprising. How not been running for ten minutes of action, Pedro managed to double the advantage for Barcelona. After mastering the bait Xavi, Pedro opened fire with his left foot that could not dammed Casillas.

Madrid reacted quickly to score a direct reply. At minute 58, Madrid has a golden opportunity through the action of Van der Vaart Having mastered the bait Guti. The Dutch midfielder dribbled into the penalty box. Stay dealing one on one, Van der Vaart netted failed because Valdes deftly able to block the ball.

Then in the 69th minute, Valdes also showed his prowess with a hard shot thwart Ronaldo. Opportunity was created after a Ronaldo master bait breakthrough Van der Vaart.

Madrid continued to press. In fact, they were enough to give the pressure and the threat of a rushing ahead of the game is over. Even so, there's no chance any one could be converted into goals until the game ended. As a result, Madrid must acknowledge and accept the fact toughness never win against Barcelona this season.

Line-up:
Real Madrid: Iker Casillas, one may Ezequiel, Raul Albiol, Álvaro Arbeloa, Sergio Ramos, Fernando Gago, Xabi Alonso, Gonzalo Higuain (Benzema 76), Rafael van der Vaart (Raul 63), Marcelo (Guti 57), Cristiano Ronaldo
Barcelona: Victor Valdes, Gabriel Milito (Marquez 77), Gerard Pique, Daniel Alves, Maxwell (Iniesta 63), Carles Puyol, Sergi Busquets, Seydou Keita, Xavi, Pedro, Lionel Messi

Fiorentina 2-2 Intermilan: Milito, Eto'o scores

2010-04-10T19:45:00.000-07:00

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Inter Milan at risk of losing its position at the top of League Italian Serie A after being arrested Fiorenttina 2-2 draw with host, Saturday (10/4/2010). Inter are still at the top with 67 points. However, if Roma can win against Atalanta on Sunday (11.4.2010), "La Benemata" will come down to the second position.

Playing at home in an opponent, Inter actually quite capable of controlling the game. Only, they are less alert to the threat of attack behind Fiorentina. The result, yet also able to threaten the goalkeeper Sebastian Frey, Inter Keirrison in fact conceded by the tenth minute.

Gol started from bait to Massimo Riccardo Montolivo Gianluca Comotto. Comotto then dribbled into the penalty box and release the cross to the immediate release Keirrison hard kick to the middle goalkeeper Julio Cesar.

Two minutes later, Fiorentina, almost doubling the advantage through Jovetic. Unfortunately, the execution Jovetic from the middle of the penalty box can still be secured Julio Cesar.

Threats to force the host Inter lower intensity and improve mastery of the ball. After holding the opponent and look for gaps up to 24 minutes, they almost equalized through Maicon.

From the middle of the penalty box, Maicon managed to cross Goran Pendev welcomed with a right leg kick. However, even the ball off to the side of the wicket.

Inter have not created a new threat when in minute 32, Cesare Natali fired accurately from the middle of the Inter box, which again can be defeated Cesar.

Threat by threat makes Inter increasingly difficult to develop games. Although managed to avoid the threat of an opponent, they failed to score an equalizer until the halftime whistle berbunyinya.

In the second half, Jose Mourinho to Mario Balotelli directly enter gempur add power team. Chronology of any rushing attack to goal "La Viola". Inter midfielder Wesley Sneijder who commandeered manages to look more solid.

In the 74th minute goal finally "La Viola" also collapse. This goal created by Sneijder. Get the ball in the middle, Sneijder saw Maicon a free position at right wing. The ball was sent directly to the Brazilian players. After receiving the ball, remove the feed directly Maicon flat into the penalty box. Diego Milito, who was waiting knocked the ball straight to goalkeeper Sebastien Frey, 1-1.

After this goal, the spirit of "La Benemata" getting hot. Lapse of four minutes later, Inter had two golden opportunities and Sneijder free kick into the penalty box Milito breakthrough. Unfortunately, they still missed the shot from the goal "La Viola".

Sneijder genius back into a disaster for Fiorentina in the 81st minute. Through a quick counterattack, Sneijder Balotelli release bait into the right side. "Super Mario" immediately remove any crossing into the penalty box. Samuel Eto'o who cut the ball went straight to her thighs, 2-1 to Inter.

After this goal, the faster tempo game. "La Viola" trying to catch up, they successfully equalized through Per Kroldrup. Riccardo Montolivo corner-kick caused chaos in front of goal Inter. Kroldrup near the ball with a hard shot into the goalkeeper Julio Cesar, the position became 2-2. This score lasted until the end of the game.

Team Line-up:
Fiorentina (4-3-3) Frey; Comotto, Natali, Kroldrup, Pasqual (Felipe 50); Bolatti, Montolivo, Gobbi, Santana (De Silvestri 65), Jovetic, Keirrison (Gilardino 60)

Inter (4-2-3-1), Julio Cesar, Maicon, Lucio, Samuel, Chivu (Balotelli 45); Zanetti, Cambiasso; Sneijder, Eto'o, Pandev (Muntari 71); Milito

Aston Villa 0-3 Chelsea: Malouda, Lampard great-strike

2010-04-10T19:31:00.000-07:00

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Chelsea made it to the FA Cup final 3-0 over Aston Villa massacred in the semi-final, at Wembley Stadium, Saturday (10/4/2010). In the final, Chelsea will face the winner between Tottenham Hotspur Portsmouth cons, which will play on Sunday (11.4.2010).

The victory was quite a relief. Because, although appeared dominant, Chelsea really trouble breaking into the opposing goal.

In the first 15 minutes, for example, Chelsea simply appeared suppress his opponents, especially from the middle sector. At minute 10, for example, the movement almost brought Chelsea's Joe Cole leads. Unfortunately his shot was wide.

However, Villa tried to get out of pressure. They tried to rip the heart of Chelsea's defense led by John Terry. At 26 minutes, James Milner quite dangerous movement in the right sector pertanan "The Blues". Lucky, Terry managed to throw the ball ready to cross that Carew was executed.

Chelsea were soon mereponi threat. In the 35th minute, Drogba almost tore goalkeeper Brad Friedel. Apes for, Drogba hit his shot is still one of the defenders. Intermittent three minutes later, Joe Cole off the threat. However, Friedl still spry under misatr by securing the ball.

After the break, Chelsea took the initiative immediately attack. At minute 53. Drogba moves from the left sector almost brought Chelsea leads. Unfortunately, successful cross-cut bait Friedl although Joe Cole tried to grab the ball.

Chelsea tried to raise the tempo game. They kept stabbing especially in the wings. Even so, business is not easy because Drogba et Villa enough to appear militant. Look at how the action of Ashley Young's penetration on the right sector quite dangerous at minute 62. Cech was lucky managed to ward off his kick.

Pressure by the pressure exerted was not Chelsea power struggle. Only five minutes later, Drogba managed to bring "The Blues" winning. Drogba strikes deflect the ball into the goal after a shot from outside the penalty box Terry, 1-0.

Goals such as Carlo Ancelotti arouse troops. They continued to bombard the Villa defense. As a result, Florent Malouda managed to double the advantage in the 89th minute. Gol Ballack who created the foresight to release a cross from the left sector. Without forgiveness, Malouda great strikes tear Friedel net.

2-0 advantage, making "The Blues" craze. During injury time, Friedel was forced to pick the ball back for the third time after failing to hold Frank Lampard shot.

Team Line-up:
Aston Villa: Brad Friedel; Ricahard Dunne, Luke Young, James Collins, Stephen Warnock, Stilian Petrov, Steve Sidwell, Ashley Young, James Milner, John Carew
Chelsea: Cech, Alex, Jeffrey Bruma, John Terry, Florent Malouda, Joe Cole (Kalou 64), Deco (Ballack 74), John Obi Mikel, Frank Lampard, Yury Zhirkov; Didier Drogba (Anelka 80)

Liverpool 4-1 Benefica: Torres double

2010-04-08T18:01:00.000-07:00

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Liverpool answered critics who called them play this bad all season. The Reds with a convincing semi-final qualifying for the Europa League after slaying deputy Portugal 4-1 Benfica (agg 5-3) in the second leg at Anfield, Thursday (8/4/2010).

Appear to carry a mission of revenge after defeated 1-2 in the first leg in Lisbon, Liverpool Direct step on gas. Pressure exerted any pressure for Fernando Torres, Dirk Kuyt and Steven Gerrard captain. While Benfica are trying to secure the benefits of the scheme provide resistance through a counterattack.

After attack in 25 minutes, the Reds finally successfully open the scoring when the game entered the 27th minute. Dirk Kuyt the Dutch national team bomber succeeded in thrilling Benfica goalkeeper Julio Cesar's goal through a header. This goal could actually assess the referee disallowed Kuyt was in an offside position. However, a moment later, the referee finally pointed to the middle point and authenticate these goals. 1-0 to Liverpool.

With these advantages, Liverpool is already entitled to qualify for the semis. However, Gerrard et al do not want to gamble and keep pressing for more goals. The result of their effort was hesitant to reap back on 34 minutes through Lucas Leiva. Brazilian midfielder Cesar had to deceive, after receiving a sweet bait Gerrard. Liverpool winning 2-0.

Left behind two goals, Benfica try risen. Driven by Angel Di Maria and Pablo Aimar on the front line, the Eagles squad-nicknamed-Benfica had several times threatened goalkeeper Pepe Reina. Unfortunately, until the interval, Benfica failed to score a goal. Practically, the score of 2-0 to Liverpool last until halftime.

Entering the second half, Liverpool took over the initiative earlier attacks. Torres had threatened as bait intersection could create chaos in the face of goal before eventually able to secure Cesar. However, entering the 59th minute, Torres successfully listed his name on the scoreboard.

Utilizing a counterattack, Yossi Benayoun managed to release the sweet bait to Kuyt on the right side of the field pass to Torres. Spanish national team striker had no trouble this beat Cesar from close range. 3-0 score for Liverpool Benfica made the task increasingly difficult.

Disadvantaged Benfica scored three goals to force at least two goals to get through to the last four. The attack was launched after the attack squad upbringing Jorge Jesus. Benfica got an opportunity to rise successfully to reduce the lag time 1-3 through goals from Oscar Cardozo dilesakkan in the 70th minute through a free kick that had hit before outwit Reina Gerrard.

These goals were torn to make the leaders of Benfica back excited because it only needs one goal to get away. Hoping to follow in the footsteps of Bayern Munich the day before successfully securing the Champions League semi-final tickets after removing Manchester United despite losing 2-3 at Old Trafford, Benfica raise tempo attack.

Nahas, Bayern beautiful story at Old Trafford did not happen at Anfield. Instead of scoring the second goal that made them get away with an away goals aggregate advantage, it must be re-pierced Benfica. Torres is desperate to bury Benfica after scoring in the 83rd minute.

The second goal Torres El Nino-nickname-created after utilizing error Benfica defender David Luiz. With a scheme of fast counter attack, Torres managed to conquer a new goalkeeper Jose Moreira four-minute entry to replace the injured Julio Cesar. Score 4-1 to Liverpool last until the game ended.

With this victory, the Liverpol would deal with Atletico Madrid, who also strolled to the big four after playing 0-0 against Valencia at the Vicente Calderon. Atleti qualify after winning away to score goals, which they managed to hold 2-2 in headquarters of El Che, Mestalla, last weekend.

The composition of Players:
Liverpool: Reina; Johnson, Carragher, Kyrgiakos, Agger, Gerrard (Aquilani 88), Benayoun (El Zhar 90), Mascherano, Lucas, Kuyt, Torres (Ngog 86)

Benfica: Julio Cesar (Jose Filipe 79); Luisao, David Luiz, Sidnei; Aimar (Coentrao 86), Martins (Kardec 66), Filipe Marcos, Javi Garcia, In Maria; Ramires, Cardozo

Manchester United 3-2 Bayern Munchen: Robben night

2010-04-07T19:42:00.000-07:00

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Manchester United reap victory over Bayern Munich 3-2 at Old Trafford. But that was not enough. Entitled to qualify for the semifinals is an away goals rule thanks to Bayern.

Manchester United started the match well and immediately when the match just 2-0 entering the 7th minute through goals Darron Gibson and Nani. Widened again finished 3-0 score with four minutes to break.

However, Bayern and then began to rise through Ivica Olic scored two minutes before halftime. Aroma resurrection after Rafael dikartu feels increasingly red and MU must play ten players after 50 minutes.

Advantage players are used correctly by Bayern. The pressure exerted by the pressure in the second round until eventually fetched goal Arjen Robben on 74 minutes.

Robben goal is to make the final score a 3-2 victory for MU. But Bayern still qualify for the semis with a 4-4 aggregate result of an away goals rule - Bayern make two goals while MU is only one away after losing 1-2 at the first meeting.

The game

Seemed surprised at the composition of teams Manchester United with Wayne Rooney, who reportedly had fully recovered from injury, was in the starting eleven. Sir Alex Ferguson's decision could be sniper or even a very big blunder.

It was a frantic Bayern Munich, there is a Arjen Robben, who missed the first meeting because of injury. Robben will be shoulder to shoulder with the inspiration of victory in the first leg 2-1 Bayern, Franck Ribery and Bastian Schweinsteiger returned from suspension.

MU pressed from the outset and immediately kicked off with a quick goal after only three minutes walk. From Rafael cooperation and Rooney, Darron Gibson the ball and then went on to kick hard. MU 1-0.

Nani! Enlarge MU finished 2-0 advantage three minutes later. Antonio Valencia controlled the ball on the right wing and let go a cross along the ground after the Bayern players outwit. Nani then facing the ball with the heel kick that sends the leather round into the goal.

At minute 12, Hans-Joerg Butt mistake in kicking a ball round to make the skin can be controlled Michael Carrick. However, the kick and then was still widening.

Rooney managed to gore soccer ball results from Gibson's corner on 17 minutes. But the direction is still too far off the mark. For while the MU is still kept pressing Bayern defense.

Four minutes later, Rooney limped it seemed after a duel with Daniel van Buyten. Federico Macheda and Dimitar Berbatov a few moments later seen began warming up on the edge of the field.

Bayern began to break away from the pressure even though there has been no real opportunity for them. In fact, Gibson once again who has a chance on 32 minutes after he fired shots can be space and distance, this time still soar above the ruler.

From the slick counter-attack in the 34th minute, Rafael took the ball from the center line and ran towards goal. In the opposite direction, Nani and Rooney in the middle, although Rafael choose direct kick. The result? Thin brush on the side of the ball wicket.

Bayern instead of doing the counter deadly in minute 39. Thomas Mueller then gave a pretty feed to which no terkawal Ivica Olic. Stay dealing with Edwin van der Sar, the Dutch goalkeeper proved too tough.

Gol! Nani made the second goal in this fight. From the throw in, Valencia, Bayern exploit gaps in the defense and sent a cross. Rooney can not reach it but Nani free kick with the ball hard.

Not long ago, blew up Olic for Bayern by tally on 43 minutes. After winning a duel contra Carrick, Olic who received the ball the bait Muller sent the ball into the goalpost MU from a narrow angle. MU 3, Bayern 1.

Catastrophe for MU! Five minutes into the second half, the rate of Franck Ribery to even try to stop pulling her dress Rafael. This is not spared from the direct observation of the referee that reward with a second yellow card. MU had to play ten players and five minutes later Rooney was pulled out.

Nani has a chance to make a hat-trick after Butt did not catch the ball squarely and be mastered. But kicking Nani then still thin on the fingers of the goalkeeper to make football a corner.

Ribery tested Van der Sar on 58 minutes. But the opportunity was still able to dipupuskan the Dutch goalkeeper. MU is now under pressure from Bayern are now just behind 3-4 on aggregate at least one goal and it took longer to escape.

MU made a counterattack on 63 minutes. Valencia feed directly to Nani who penetrated to the Bayern goal. From a narrow angle, though Butt soccer ball he can still be dismissed. Fletcher and fruitful business soccer corner kick again and then Carrick is still soaring.

Gomez! Phillip Lahm cross on 67 minutes sharp dip in the direction in which the MU goalkeeper Gomez is ready to welcome. Bad luck for Bayern, tandukan Gomez are still thin on the slide.

Bayern and Manchester United then exchanged kicks towards goal on 70 minutes through Schweinsteiger and Gibson. Both of them still point to each team goalkeeper.

Robben finally broke the MU goalkeeper on 73 minutes. From soccer corner, Robben who waited on the edge of the penalty area immediately greeted with a kick so apt to make the score became 2-3 and 4-4 on aggregate. Bayern winning an away goal for Manchester United.

The composition of Players:

Manchester United: 1-Edwin van der Sar; 21-Rafael, 5-Rio Ferdinand, 15-Nemanja Vidic, 3-Patrice Evra; 24-Darren Fletcher, 16-Michael Carrick (Dimitar Berbatov '79), 28-Darron Gibson ( Darron Gibson '80), 25-Antonio Valencia, 10-Wayne Rooney (John O'Shea '55), 17-Nani.

Bayern Munich: 22-Hans-Joerg Butt; 21-Philipp Lahm, Daniel Van Buyten, 5, 6-Martin Demichelis, 28-Holger Badstuber; 10-Arjen Robben (Hamit Altintop '75), 17-Mark van Bommel, 31 - Bastian Schweinsteiger, 7-Franck Ribery, 25-Thomas Mueller (Mario Gomez, '46), 11-Ivica Olic (Daniel Pranjic '84).

CSKA Moscow 0-1 Intermilan: Sneidjer super free-kick

2010-04-06T18:47:00.000-07:00

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Inter Milan midfielder, Wesley Sneijder, assess, with qualifying for the Champions League semi-final, his team has aligned himself with the best European clubs, including defending champion Barcelona.

Inter advanced to the semifinals after beating CSKA Moscow 1-0 (aggregate 2-0) in the second leg Champions League quarter-final, Tuesday (6/4/2010). Inter single goal in these games by Sneijder scored in the sixth minute.

"I fired the ball horizontally with so strong. Luckily, the ball was inside. I'm very happy with that goal. But, above all, I'm happy that we escaped," said Sneijder.

"We played well and really deserve counted as one of the four best teams in the world," he said.

In the semifinals, Inter will meet with Barcelona. This is a repeat party group stage this season. At that time, in two sessions, pan Inter draw 0-0 and 0-2 defeats.

Barcelona 4-1 Arsenal: Messi quattrick show

2010-04-06T18:41:00.000-07:00

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Only a star who can make the heart fluttered. And, star Lionel Messi was so brilliant when his side face Arsenal in the second leg Champions League quarter-finals, Tuesday (6/4/2010).

Why not, Barcelona 0-1 behind first. However, Messi then shows all his magic satr to reply quickly. Not only that, he immediately bought up four goals to lead Barcelona to win 4-1 and qualify for the Champions League semi-final to challenge Inter Milan.

Three goals in the first round he was the entire stock. One goal again in the second round. Overall it was born through a very special individual abilities.

He seemed so bewitching Nou Camp Stadium, which is packed with action. How to master the ball, dribble, pass your opponent, then execute the ball is truly awesome.

It was the people of Argentina, in particular, and the world at large no longer caught up in the romanticism of the past greatness of Pele and Maradona. Football has the maestro is back capable of exciting games. He is inside Messi.

After her election as European Player of the Year and FIFA World Player of 2009, this year such prestigious titles to prove it. This is the third time Messi made three or more goals in one game.

On March 14 last, Messi became the key to victory when Barcelona against Valencia heavy team in Primera Division. He made a hat trick and took the victory 3-0. A week later, he again made a hat trick. Now, in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, he patented his star with four goals scored. Arsenal such action is made helpless by Messi.

Messi is not only good at dribbling the ball, but he seemed to know the movement of the opponent so that whatever you catch, Messi often escaped. He also knows where to carry the ball. In addition, Messi had a lot of ways deceptive opponent. Finally, Messi had a powerful and accurate execution. His left leg kicks around the penalty box and sharp unpredictable opponent's goal.

He deserves equated with superstar Pele and Maradona. If anyone is not, it's because of Messi has not shown his prowess in the biggest arena, namely the World Cup.

Messi was the difference with Pele and Maradona. Greatness is always the case when the issue of history and moments can be married. Pele was able to marry the two elements in three World Cups (1958, 1962, and 1970). Pele soccer mastering issue since the year 1958, then showed the greatest ability in the moment of the World Cup's third largest. Become her superstar.

Likewise with Maradona. He has mastered the issue of football since 1978. The Boncel it continues to be discussed as a future star. The issue gained momentum in the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. Maradona successfully marries these issues with the greatest moments of World Cup success in 1986 with a key to Argentina became world champions.

Now, Messi has mastered the issue. And, the biggest moment is in sight, the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. He lives again showed his prowess in the arena terakbar it, then bring the world champions Argentina. Undoubtedly, he will become the third superstar in football history after Pele and Maradona.

Messi was able to conjure up a football hearts of millions of people are always watching his actions ripple. However, he is only good at club level.

Wizarding World Cup back in 2010, Messi! Make hearts of millions, even billions, of human whistled so beautiful you could be the record of history whose story continues to flow.

Inter 1-0 CSKA Moscow: Milito brilliant-strike

2010-03-31T18:12:00.000-07:00

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Inter Milan opened up opportunities to the 2009/2010 Champions League semifinal. Achievements gained after I Nerazzurri subvert CSKA Moscow 1-0.

In the match at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Wednesday (31/03/2010), coach Jose Mourinho to play three attackers at the same time that Diego Milito, Samuel Eto'o and Goran Pandev.

Both threaten each other in the first round. Inter have a chance to produce a goal by Wesley Sneijder 11 minutes. However, hard kick former Real Madrid player can still be pushed over Igor Akinfeev.

CSKA tried to hit back I Nerazzurri. Sergei Ignashevich get a chance to break into the Inter goal. Unfortunately, his kick was too leads to Julio Cesar. Score without a goal last until halftime.

Inter returned to the show to attack in the second round. Several times opportunities created successfully. Unfortunately, Pandev and Eto'o. However, these two opportunities were rescued Akinfeev.

Finally Akinfeev toughness torn in 65 minutes. Starting from the bait scalable, Milito with glorious past CSKA players managed to break the Akinfeev wicket. Inter 1-0 lead.

CSKA goalkeeper kept pressed Inter players. Unfortunately, few opportunities are created successfully countered Akinfeev brilliant game. Practical, 1-0 score lasted until the game ended.

This 1-0 victory, Inter opportunity to secure a ticket to the last four Champions League this season. Playing in the stadium Luzhiniki on the second leg, Mourinho's squad needed only a draw.

The composition of Players:
Inter Milan: 12-Julio Cesar; 13-Maicon, 23-Marco Materazzi, 25-Walter Samuel, 4-Javier Zanetti, 5-Dejan Stankovic; 19-Esteban Cambiasso; 9-Samuel Eto'o, 10-Wesley Sneijder, 27 -Goran Pandev (McDonald Mariga 90), 22-Diego Milito.

CSKA Moscow: 35-Igor Akinfeev; 24-Vasily Berezutsky, 6-Alexei Berezutsky, 4-Sergei Ignashevich, 42-Georgy Shchennikov; 22-Yevgeny Aldonin (Elvir Rahimic 76), 2-Deividas Semberas, 17-Milos Krasic, 18 - Keisuke Honda (Alan Dzagoev 70), 11-Pavel Mamaev (Mark Gonzalez 73), 89-Tomas Necid.

Arsenal 2-2 Barcelona: Fabregas save the gunner

2010-03-31T17:58:00.000-07:00

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Got behind 0-2, saved Arsenal from defeat after Cesc Fabregas forced the position to be in a duel 2-2 first leg Champions League quarterfinal at the Emirates Stadium, Wednesday (31/03/2010).

Barcelona appear to dominate the first half, managed to excel excel through Zlatan Ibrahimovic goals. However, Arsenal managed to rise in second-half goals by Theo Walcott and Fabregas donations.

Barcelona pressed directly appear in the first half. Blaugrana many times have the opportunity to score. Lionel Messi, one of which passed into fifth minute when the match

Argentine star was taking individual action to make a fuss of the players behind Arsenal, before releasing a kick. Lucky, Manuel Almunia with a sprightly wicket secured the Gunners.

Arsenal is not without resistance. Samir Nasri attempted to release a hard kick from the right side of Barca. However, the French kick the player is still wide of goalkeeper Victor Valdes. Score ended without a goal in the first half.

Barça managed to break the deadlock in the second half. Ibrahimovic who escape from custody Arsenal defender, who easily beat Almunia performed brilliantly in the first round. Barca winning 1-0.

52 minutes, Arsenal have a chance for an equalizer. Starting from Gael Clichy crosses bait successful disundul hard by Nicklas Bendtner. Unfortunately, header

Ibra managed to widen the advantage seven minutes later. Goals are created after a Swedish bomber who escaped an offside trap again successfully conquered Almunia for the second time. Barca lead 2-0.

The decision to include Walcott Arsene Wenger was right. The young England star was surprisingly managed to make Valdes-minute goals against 69. Change score 2-1.

The goal as Arsenal's fighting spirit burning. Finally, Fabregas successful save the Gunners from defeat, through a white spot kick.

Referee awarded a penalty after Carles Puyol violating Fabregas in forbidden box. Puyol was given a direct red card. Fabregas is given the task of peacefully conquering Valdes. 2-2 score stood until halftime.

This result, the Arsenal and Barcelona are still more likely to qualify for the Champions League semifinals. However, Fabregas et al should win at Camp Nou, while the Blaugrana enough to play without a goal.

The composition of players:
Arsenal: Almunia, Sagna, Gallas (Denilson 44), Vermaelen, Clichy, Fabregas, Song, Diaby, Nasri (Walcott 66), Bendtner, Arshavin (Eboue 27).

Barcelona: Valdes, Alves, Puyol, Pique, Maxwell; Keita, Busquets, Xavi, Messi (87), Ibrahimovic (Henry 77), Pedro.

Bayern Munchen 2-1 Manchester United: Olic late strike

2010-03-30T18:10:00.000-07:00

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Bayern Munich got up from behind and turned a 2-1 win over Manchester United in the first leg Champions League quarter-final at the Fussball Arena, Tuesday (30/3/2010). Bayern scored decisive victories scored by Ivica Olic in minute 92.

Bayern who acted as host of the overnight action was startled by a quick goal Wayne Rooney when the clock on the new field left the first minute. Rooney managed to escape from the escort Martin Demichelis and gore dead ball from Nani.

Cheated in minutes early to make "Die Roten" shocked. Ten minutes later, Demichelis receive feedback Hamit Altintop. Unfortunately, Demichelis header misses the target.

The match then stained with turnover ball in midfield. Without midfielder Arjen Robben's injury, Bayern more often rely on feed-forward cross goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar. This way the food is predictable and easy for the Dutch goalkeeper.

After intermission, MU exactly sluggish, while Bayern perform better. However, Mark Van Bommel and his friends are still having trouble finding a gap in the defensive quartet "Red Devils". Louis van Gaal care team was trying to kick-kick from outside the penalty box. Everything is broken at the hands of Van der Sar.

Slowly but surely, the host began to lunge to the front of goal MU. In minute 72, Ivica Olic kick off the left foot toward the near pole. Van der Sar managed to throw it out.

Bayern's patience finally paid off when looking for goals Gery Neville touched the ball with his hand near the penalty box. Through a free kick, Franck Ribery made his goal in the 76th minute after kick turned on the posse.

Six minutes later, Nemanja Vidic almost makes the audience fell silent when he managed to greet soccer Ryan Giggs corner. Unlucky for Vidic because his header hit the post.

After Mario Gomez wasted opportunity in the 90th minute, Olic scored the winning goal when the game entered injury time. Valiantly, he took the ball utilizing carelessness of Evra in the penalty box before kicking hard off the left foot. 2-1 score stood until the last minute.

Team Line-up:
Bayern: Butt; Demichelis, Van Buyten, Badstuder, Lahm; Pranjic (Tymoshchuk 89), Van Bommel, Ribery, Altintop (Klose 86), Olic, Mueller (Gomez 73).

Man United: Van der Sar, Vidic, Ferdinand, Evra, Neville, Scholes, Carrick (Valencia 70), Fletcher, Park (Berbatov 70), Nani (Giggs 82), Rooney.

Intermilan 3-0 Livorno: Eto'o over-head kick

2010-03-25T01:49:00.000-07:00

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After reaching less satisfactory results in the last three Serie A action, Inter Milan finally managed to 'escape' from the pursuit of two rivals, AC Milan and AS Roma. Play entertain Livorno, Wednesday (24/3/2010) ,the Italian giants reaching an additional three points thanks to a landslide victory 3-0.

Foster children Jose Mourinho won two draw results and take a loss when faced Palermo (1-1), Genoa (0-0), and Catania (1-3). These results did not undermine the position of Inter at the top of the standings. However, Black Blue forces are under pressure from rivals and Rossoneri faithful Roman wolf stalking.

Lucky, this time Javier Zanetti et al did not waste the opportunity. They continue to bring Arsenal the chance to win a fifth successive time.

On this occasion, Mourinho put Samuel Eto'o, Goran Pandev and Ricardo Quaresma at the front lines. Meanwhile, Argentine Diego Milito bombers are included in the squad at the last moment seemed to be on the bench.

Livorno are trying to get out of the relegation zone to work hard to stem the attacks from the host of the referee started laga. Cosmi detective coach deserves pride for foster children I Nerazzurri had trouble early in the first round.

In addition to host stem the attack, the fleet-nickname Amaranto Livorno-also has a golden opportunity to break down Julio Cesar's goal. One of them through striker Tomas Danilevicius a hard kick off at Cesar (26 ') after playing one-two with Cristian Raimondi.

Unfortunately, the power of the Inter apparently still too tough for Livorno. Eto'o opened La Benamata advantage in minute 36. Receive feedback from Thiago Motta, Cameroon striker surged into the penalty box and took the Inter ahead 1-0.

Former Barcelona star re-create the public Giuseppe Meazza cheered when strike his second goal, four minutes before the break. Eto'o scored his 10th goal in Serie A with remarkable way, over-head kick, after utilizing cross Pandev. Livorno goalkeeper Rubinho had touched the ball, but not strong enough to prevent the goal from nest. Score 2-0 to Inter last until halftime.

Excellent two goals make Inter appear confident in the second half. Despite difficulties could break Rubinho goal, the defending champion Italy did managed to control the rhythm of the game.

Inter finally closed the fight with the score 3-0 thanks to Douglas Maicon in action 61 minutes. After passing the ball to Motta, Maicon cut straight to the penalty box and forced Rubinho picked up the ball for the third time after the Brazilian midfielder returned the ball to him.

Barcelona 2-0 Osasuna: Ibrahimovic, Bojan goal

2010-03-25T01:46:00.000-07:00

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Barcelona managed to subvert Osasuna in La Liga last week advanced to 28, Wednesday (24 / 3). This makes Barca victory over the standings.

Entertain Osasuna at Camp Nou, Barcelona ambition to conquer. Target is an absolute must achieve in order to maintain competition with Real Madrid in the top standings.

Barca down without a strengthened regulatory attack and Xavi Hernandez central defender Gerard Pique was injured. To substitute Xavi, coach Pep Guardiola sebgai trust regulator Andres Iniesta attack. While the position is filled Pique senior defender Gabriel Milito.

In the early minutes of action, Barca attack. Several times the opportunities that obtained Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Thierry Henry and Lionel Messi still not produced a goal.

Do not want to constantly pressured by Real Madrid, Osasuna also willing to play offensive patterns. This tactic proved successful. The visitors had the opportunity kick goals Javad Nekounam, Francisco Punal and striker Masoud Shojaei. But during the first 45 minutes of no goals are created.

Entering the second half, Guardiola made the turn with a draw Henry then entered Pedro Rodriguez. Barcelona was still pounding the defense Osasuna. Barca attempt to score a sweet fruit eventually in the mid second round. Maxwell flat feedback from the right side Osasuna defense could succeed by Ibrahimovic. Barcelona winning 1-0.

Not satisfied with the benefits of grain goals, Barca kept attacking. The result in the 89th minute, Bojan Barca double advantage to 2-0. Starting from puncture Iniesta, then fed the ball into the goal mouth Osasuna then quickly kick by Bojan.

These additional three points to make able to Barcelona for a while displacing Real Madrid from the top of the league. Madrid could have gone back to the top if the action, Thursday (25 / 3), Los blancos able to subvert the host Getafe.

Barcelona are now collecting 71 points in 28 action while Mandrid three points adrift but only played 27 games.

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Teams:

Barcelona: 1-Victor Valdes; 18-Gabriel Milito, 5-Carles Puyol, 19-Maxwell, 2-Daniel Alves; 16-Sergi Busquets (Seydou Keita 69 '), 8-Andres Iniesta, 24-Yaya Toure; 14-Thierry Henry (Pedro 45 '), 9-Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Bojan 74'), 10-Lionel Messi.

Osasuna: 1-Ricardo; 4-Miguel Flano, 14-Josetxo, 3-Nacho Monreal, 2-Azpilicueta; 6-Javad Nekounam (Javier Calleja 78 '), 21-Krisztián Vadocz, 10-Francisco Punal; 17-Javier Camuñas, 12-Francisco Juanfran (Ruper 78 '), 8-Masoud Shojaei.

Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 Fulham: Pavlyuchenko great finish

2010-03-25T01:43:00.000-07:00

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Playing in front of thousands of supporters, Tottenham Hotspur played off against Fulham in the FA Cup quarter-final on Wednesday (24 / 3/2010). Spurs get rid of Fulham with a 3-1 final result.

At the initial stage both teams attack each other with a tempo that was enough. But the surprise came from the visitors when his 17th minute, striker Bobby Zamora public surprise White Hart Lane after kick first time that he was using bait from Damien Duff managed to rip the goal Gomes. Until the end of the first half, Fulham still lead.

In the second half, the hosts try to improve his attack from the beginning. Until the end of two minutes after kick off the second half, David Bentley shoot the ball from the left side and the ball far away from each escort to enter into Mark Schwarzer's goal. Scores changed 1-1.

Young players entering Roman Pavlyuchenko replacing Corluca in 53 minutes to make Tottenham ahead in the minutes turned to 60. Bentley's cross sent from far and Pavlyuchenko got it fixed on the right side of Schwarzer's goal. He shot the ball with his left foot and change the score 2-1 for the host advantage

After winning, Spurs did not reduce the tempo of the game. Carefully they continue to attack, until finally in the 65th minute Eidur Gudjohnson's turn to score a goal for the host.

With a 3-1 result, the Tottenham Hotspurs in the first match at home to Fulham played a goalless draw, ensuring self-qualify for the semifinals and will meet with Portsmouth at Wembley.

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Lineup:

Tottenham: Gomes, Michael Dawson, Benoit Assou-Ekotto (Tom Huddlestone, '46), Sebastien Bassong, Gareth Bale, Vedran Corluka (Roman Pavlyuchenko, '53), Niko Kranjcar (David Bentley, '46), Luca Modric, Wilson Palacios , Peter Crouch, Eidur Gudjohnsen
Reserves: Ben Alnwick, Danny Rose, Jake Livermore, Andros Townsend.

Fulham: Mark Schwarzer, Paul Konchesky, Aaron Hughes, Brede Hangeland, Stephen Kelly (Clint Dempsey, '69), Dickson Etuhu, Damien Duff, Danny Murphy, Simon Davies, Zoltan Gera, Bobby Zamora (Stefano Okaka Chūka, '77)
Reserves: Pascal Zuberbuhler, Chris Baird Chris Smalling, Jonathan Greening, Bjorn Helge Riise.

Manchester City 0-2 Everton: Mancini - Moyes red carded

2010-03-25T01:41:00.000-07:00

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Manchester City have to swallow defeat Everton 0-2 at entertaining, Wednesday (24 / 3). Uniquely, there is another battle in the game that end in a draw.

Architect both teams, Roberto Mancini at the camp Manchester City, and Everton David Moyes represent, involved fighting for trivial things. In injury time, after the Toffees winning 2-0, the ball left the field. The skin round that led to Moyes then arrested the man was Scottish. He then took his time holding the ball because he wanted to make a substitution.

Mancini, who was depressed because his team left in the game before the end, then flip over Moyes tantrum. According to him, the coach since 2002 that Everton just want to waste time. Former Inter Milan coach and then try to steal the ball, but Moyes will not just give it away. Struggles are inevitable and continuing until the referee Peter Walton took them from the field. Results 'series' for Mancini vs duel Moyes.

Fortunately, after the fight, both coaches realize childish behavior. Mancini first apologized to Moyes. "I apologized to Moyes and the referee. I just wanted to take the ball because we still have five minutes at the end of the fight. I'm frustrated, but that's football," said Mancini in the Daily Mirror.

Meanwhile, his rival, though not received a red card given part, reluctant to prolong the problem. "I'm still going to go to his office for a glass of wine, I hope he's still in there," said Moyes.

Reaction Mancini many interpreted as a sign of concern over his future with the Eastlands. City still often show inconsistencies game. In addition, the road to the Champions League became increasingly steep, with the defeat of Tim Cahill et al. be one cause.

Portsmouth 0-5 Chelsea: Drogba, Malouda double stunning

2010-03-25T01:36:00.000-07:00

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Playing at opponent home, Wednesday (24 / 3), did not make Chelsea lose at the game. By shifting the position of Arsenal from the league, Chelsea to play all out and slaughter Portsmouth with a score of 5-0 landslide.

Chelsea early on mastered the game launched continuous attacks with strikers duo Didier Drogba and Florent Malouda. The result, in the 32nd minute, the Ivory Coast striker, Didier Drogba managed to continue heading the ball from Deco to score the first goal for Chelsea. Score 1-0 to Chelsea's advantage was not changed until the break.

In the second half 50 minutes, turn partner Drogba, Florent Malouda added advantage for Chelsea after a breakthrough utilizing feedback from Frank Lampard and shoot the ball into the goal from a narrow angle. Malouda back to the Blues squad to party 10 minutes later. He tore the goal which David James was escorted from the left side with left foot kick hard enough. The third goal was created.

Do not want to lose competitiveness from his partner, Drogba again showed that he is a goal hungry striker. At 77 minutes, Drogba use feedback Mikel John Obi and goalkeeper managed to rip the nets David James to make the score became 4-0.

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard scored his team complete the party after the 90th minute the ball managed to butt into the Portsmouth goal when Drogba sent a bait through the head.

With such results, while Chelsea's move to Arsenal from the second position with a value of 68 from 31 matches. They were behind league leaders Manchester United are perched at the top with a value of 69.

Lineup:

Portsmouth: David James, Marc Wilson, Ricardo Rocha (Angelos Basinas, '45), Herman Hreidarsson, Steve Finnan, Hayden Mullins, Aaron Mokoena (Nwankwo Kanu, '71), Jamie O'Hara, Richard Hughes, Tommy Smith (Oowusu - Abeyie Quincy, '45), Frederic Piguionne
Reserves: Michal Brown, Jamie Ashdown, Anthony Vanden Borre, Danny Webber.

Chelsea: Petr Cech, John Terry, Ricardo Carvalho (Alex, '37), Yuri Zhirkov (Patrick Van Aanholt, '71), Paulo Ferreira, Jogn Obi Mikel, Deco, Frank Lampard, Florent Malouda, Didier Drogba, Daniel Sturridge (Joe Cole, '55)
Subs Not Used: Nicolas Anelka, Ross Turnbull, Salomon Kalou, Jeffrey Bruma

Real Zaragoza 2-4 Barcelona: Messi magic hat-trick

2010-03-21T18:47:00.000-07:00

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Lionel Messi conjured thousands of supporters as host Real Zaragoza. He scored magic hat-trick as Barcelona finished with resistance Zaragoza 4-2 in Estadio La Romareda, Sunday (21/3/2010).

This victory, making Barcelona match the number of owned Real Madrid. Los Galacticos and the Blaugrana are both produced 68 points from 27 matches.

Barcelona had dominated at the beginning of the game and had scored four goals. Donated goals Messi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. While the two replies generated Colunga Zaragoza.

Messi Barcelona winning 1-0 with the fifth minute fight stepped on. Starting from the success of Pedro Rodriguez utilize error Carlos Diogo failed throwing the ball, immediately sent a beautiful feed to Messi to be his goal.

Zaragoza tried to reply to Barcelona and scored an equalizer. Unfortunately, few opportunities are created failed to be scored. Practically, the score 1-0 to the visitors advantage lasted until the break.

Messi back in action on 66 minutes. Player of the Year and European led Barcelona winning 2-0. Individual action can not be stopped two Zaragoza defender, before kicking a goal Roberto horizontal break.

Messi action until there just is not. Argentine player this tiny scored three minutes 78. Kick his left leg could not be stopped Roberto. Blaugrana lead 3-0.

Actually, five minutes before the game was over, Zaragoza managed to minimize the miss became 4-2. Goal host Adrian Colunga bomber donated respectively 85 and 89 minutes.

Finally, Barcelona ensure a 4-2 victory at the end of the game. Final goal Pep Guardiola's squad produced bomber penalty Zlatan Ibrahimovic for a moment before the fight was over.

Lineup
Zaragoza: Roberto; Diogo, Jarosik, Contini, Ponzio; Gabi, Edmilson (Lafita 45), Arizmendi (Colunga 62), Herrera, Eliseu; Suazo

Barcelona: Valdes, Alves, Milito, Pique (Puyol 69), Maxwell; Busquets, Toure (Iniesta 63), Keita; Messi, Pedro, Ibrahimovic.

Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Chelsea: Diouf equalizing header

2010-03-21T18:44:00.000-07:00

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Chelsea failed to package the full points after being held 1-1 by Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park, Sunday (21/3/2010). These results makes Blues further away from the top standings Manchester United.

Carlo Ancelotti squad is just collecting 65 points from 30 times a game, the difference of five points from United. The Blues themselves are still pocketing the savings one game. While Rovers climbed to 12th position with 35 points.

The visitors started the match well enough. Some pressure may be given John Terry et al. The result, Didier Drogba was able to open the number of minutes of eight. Nicolas Anelka feedback through senior defender Michael Salgado, apart from Droga escort defender calmly executed a ball.

The Blues return to threaten in 21 minutes, this time through the efforts Anelka. Just, kicking the French player is still a little bit wide of goalkeeper Jason Brown. The position lasted until the break 1-0.

In the second half, the host began to struggle. Despite the dismantling culit enough defense The Blues, produced some troops opportunity Sam Allardyce is.

In the 70th minute for Chelsea disaster occurs. A cross from Salgado into the heart of the Blues defense. El Hadji Diouf won the duel with Paolo Fererira air, the ball failed driven third goalkeeper Ross Turnbull. 1-1 score into the end of the game.

Formation Team:
Blackburn: Brown, Salgado, Samba, Jones, Olsson, Andrews, Nzonzi, Dunn, Pedersen, Diouf, Kalinic. Subs Not Used: Bunn, Jacobsen, Emerton, Roberts, Linganzi, Hoilett, Chimbonda.

Chelsea: Turnbull, Ivanovic, Alex, Terry, Paulo Ferreira, Mikel, Kalou, Malouda, Lampard, Anelka, Drogba. Subs Not Used: Sebek, Joe Cole, Zhirkov, Deco, Sturridge, Matic, Bruma

Fulham 1-2 Manchester City: Santa Cruz, Tevez score

2010-03-21T18:39:00.000-07:00

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Manchester City picked up a positive result after smothering Fulham 2-1. The victory brought the Citizens heated rivalry reached four positions.

Practically, this full points brought Roberto Mancini's squad ranked fifth Premier League standings. City to collect 53 points from 29 matches. As for Fulham, defeat them stuck in 10th position.

In a fight that took place at the Craven Cottage on Sunday (21/3/2010), City appear immediately attacked. The result, a new game lasted seven minutes, the visitors managed to excel through Roque Santa Cruz scored.

Beginning Craig Bellamy hard kick that hit the goalpost The Cottagers, throw the ball directly from Paraguay bomber struck, Cruz conquer Mark Scwarzer. The host fans silent.

Goal was like knocked out Fulham morale. Proven, 36 minutes, a goal guarded host Mark Schwarzer again shaking. This time, Carlos Tevez scored brilliantly to beat Schwarzer once again.

Back Bellamy became actors. Cross from Wales player capable of reaching Tevez, a deceptive motion done before releasing hard kick to the goalkeeper Schwarzer.

Fulham worked hard to miss out. However, the heart of City defense that was raised Vicent Kompany frustrating Roy Hodgson's squad. 2-0 score stood until the first half ended.

Fulham immediately make changes in the second round. Coach Hodgson decided to replace Bobby Zamora with Clint Dempsey to increase the attack power of the host team.

The decision was apparently right. The Cottagers managed to minimize missed the 2-1 Goals created through Danny Murphy of fitting 12. Gareth Barry's penalty was given to touch the ball in the forbidden box.

Goal burned Fulham morale. Murphy et al continue to attack the defense City. In fact, the hosts are likely to gain a penalty in extra time period.

Kompany looks touched the ball in the box 12 fits. Unfortunately, the referee thought it was not a deliberate action. Practically, the score 2-1 to City lasted until the game was over.

Teams:
Fulham: Mark Schwarzer, Chris Baird (Riise 81), Aaron Hughes, Chris Smalling, Paul Konchesky, Damien Duff, Danny Murphy, Dickson Etuhu, Simon Davies, Zoltan Gera (Okaka 56), Bobby Zamora (Dempsey 52).

Man-City: Shey Given, Pablo Zabaleta, Kolo Toure, Vincent Kompany, Joleon Lescott, Adam Johnson (Wright-Phillips 84), Patrick Vieira, Gareth Barry, Craig Bellamy (Onuoha 90), Carlos Tevez, Roque Santa Cruz (De Jong 79).

Manchester United 2-1 Liverpool: Torres, Park Ji Sung great header

2010-03-21T18:29:00.000-07:00

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Manchester United managed to complete the defeat in the first meeting of Liverpool, and Arsenal overtake. Competed at Old Trafford Stadium, Sunday (21/3/2010), Wayne Rooney et al 2-1 lead over the Reds.

This victory, then the Red Devils managed at the top Premier League standings by collecting 69 points from 31 games. Wayne Rooney et al two points ahead of the Gunners who had occupied the top position.

The game has been running for five minutes, Liverpool's goalkeeper managed to break down United. Mainstay bomber was Fernando Torres who successfully made the goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar helpless.

Starting from a horizontal bait Gerrard to Dirk Kuyt who was on the right side, with a cleverly lifted the ball into the front of Van der Sar's goal. Torres is not guarded scores with brilliant header. Liverpool lead 1-0.

But the benefits of the Reds did not last long. Section, United got a penalty after an attack from the right wing that made violated Antonio Valencia Javier Mascherano. The referee pointed to the white point.

Actually, Pepe Reina had to block the kick Rooney. Unfortunately, the ball back to the foot of Everton's former bomber who calmly successful strikes ball into the Liverpool goal. Scores changed 1-1.

Goals were fighting spirit burns like orphans Sir Alex Ferguson. Possible re-created one of them through Luis Nani. However, the kick that the Portuguese winger can still denied by Reina. Practical 1-1 score stood until halftime.

United decided to perform more aggressive in the second half. This strategy is quite telling. 60 minutes, Rooney et al managed to widen the position to be 2-1 through goals Park Ji-Sung.

Rooney to provide feedback to Darren Fletcher who was on the right side. Then, cleverly slid the ball into the front of goal for Liverpool and heading the ball park thrill Reina's goal for the second time.

Liverpool equalized effort. The last opportunity is owned by the foot of Torres and substitute Yossi Benayoun header. Unfortunately, 2-1 score did not change until the end.

Teams:
Man Utd: Van der Sar; Neville, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra; Valencia, Fletcher, Carrick; Park (Scholes 87), Nani (Giggs 79), Rooney.

Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Carragher, Agger, Insua; Mascherano, Lucas, Kuyt (Aquilani 74), Gerrard, Maxi (Babel 76); Torres.

Real Madrid 3-1 Sporting Gijon: Higuain great-run score

2010-03-20T21:15:00.000-07:00

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After wasting opportunities in the first round, Real Madrid like a tantrum in the second half. "El Real" finally managed to fit 3-1 at Sporting Gijon Primera Division advanced on Santiago Bernebau Stadium, Saturday (20/3/2010).

Thanks to this victory, Madrid stronger at the top of the standings with 68 numbers or collecting three points ahead of Barcelona in second place.

The victory was quite prestigious. The reason, Madrid only able to play a goalless draw in the first half. In fact, if referring to statistical data, Madrid superior ball control around 71 percent. They are only able to do two shots toward the goal of the eleven experiments.

After halftime, Madrid tantrums and more pressing. However, just as the first half, Madrid was a waste of opportunity. Van der Vaart, Granero, and Ronaldo fired back hard, but all in vain. Not a single shot on target.

Madrid also had to swallow the bitter pill because they conceded a goal in minute 53. Goalkeeper Iker Casillas helpless to stem the hard shots David Barral after successfully maximize bait Diego Camacho.

Not wanting to lose face, Madrid scored rushing back. Van der Vaart managed to get back Madridista excited after a goal scored from a free kick that execution on 53 minutes.

Only four minutes earlier, Madrid finally winning thanks to a goal that was created Xabi Alonso. The Spanish midfielder managed to gore Cristiano Ronaldo cross from a corner kick.

Madrid getting the upper hand. They continue to attack opponents from various sides. Pressure by the pressure that does not in vain. Higuain managed to enlarge the benefits of Madrid in the 68th minute. Goals are not separated from Van der Vaart flair that gives feedback to the Higuain breakthrough. Argentine striker fired straight hard without being able dammed by Colinas. Higuain scored a goal this was cover Madrid 3-1 victory.

Teams
Real Madrid: Casillas; Ramos, Garay, Alonso, Marcelo, Arbeola; Van der Vaart (Raul 74), Granero (Gago 69), Diarra (Guti 46); Ronaldo, Higuain.
Sporting Gijon: Colinas; Gregory, Botia, Canella, Ramos; Camacho, Rivera, Barral, Cuevas (Mateo 71); Giminez, Moran.

Everton 2-0 Bolton: Arteta, Pienaar score

2010-03-20T17:17:00.000-07:00

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Second-half goals from Mikel Arteta and Steven Pienaar gave Everton a 2-0 Premier League win over 10-man Bolton at Goodison Park on Saturday 20/03/2010.

In a close-fought match that saw Everton dominate possession but have the busier goalkeeper in Tim Howard, the 71st-minute sending off of Gretar Steinsson for a professional foul proved the turning point, with Arteta curling in the subsequent free-kick.

The Toffees had a lucky escape 10 minutes earlier, when Tim Cahill was fortunate not to see a second yellow card from referee Alan Wiley for handling in the Bolton box as he tried to create a goalscoring opportunity.

Pienaar added a late second to seal a victory that puts David Moyes's side eighth after Birmingham City lost to Sunderland, with Bolton slipping a place to 14th.

Everton bossed the ball in the first half but Bolton were bright on the break in what was initially an open contest.

The visitors had an early penalty appeal turned down when the ball struck Johnny Heitinga on the arm but it was deemed ball to hand after Kevin Davies flicked it up from right under the Dutchman.

Two minutes later, Victor Anichebe should have scored but, after being played clean through by Cahill, delayed the finish to allow left-back Paul Robinson to fly in with a trademark sliding tackle.

For Bolton, Zat Knight fired straight at the well-placed Howard when Lee Chung-Yong found him unmarked at the far post with an excellent free-kick from the left.

Anichebe, whose career has been decimated by injury, was carried off on a stretcher after landing heavily from a robust challenge with Robinson, clutching his side in agony with what seemed to be a lower rib or hip injury.

Leighton Baines, set to be England's number-one left-back with Ashley Cole and the 'retired' Wayne Bridge both injured, was getting forward with regularity for the Toffees and, on 32 minutes, was denied a clear shot at goal by a superb saving tackle from Lee.

Five minutes later, Bolton had a superb chance when Tamir Cohen blasted inches over after Everton failed to clear a Davies cross as, for all Everton's possession, the visitors looked the more incisive in the final third.

Soon after, Howard was forced into action again, denying Davies with his feet after a superb passing move by Bolton that saw Lee backheel the ball to Jack Wilshere, who slid the Trotters skipper through.

That moment highlighted the mark Owen Coyle has made on his Bolton side so far, although they are at times slow to react defensively, shown in first-half stoppage time when a straight long ball sent Baines clean through, his hesitance to shoot with his right giving the defence time to get back and block as he tried to shift the ball on to his favoured left.

The second half was mostly Everton's, with Bolton restricted to half-chances and shots from range.

Cahill had a header blocked by Steinsson after a teasing ball from Philip Neville, while there was a mini turning point when the Australian - booked in the first half for a wild lunge at Wilshere - escaped a second yellow card when penalised for a handball in the Bolton box.

Wiley could only have decided that the offence - palming the ball past Jussi Jaaskelainen to set up a finish that Andy O'Brien blocked - was unintentional but he was less lenient nine minutes later, when Steinsson was shown a straight red card for a push on Ayegbeni Yakubu after Pienaar played him clean through.

Arteta scored from the subsequent free-kick, a delightful effort that dipped over the wall and snuck inside the left-hand post with Jaaskelainen stranded.

Almost immediately 10-man Bolton nearly levelled, Zat Knight heading over after Davies flicked on a Robinson free-kick.

Everton responded by bringing on Leon Osman for Yakubu as they dominated the final minutes.

Diniyar Bilyaletdinov headed Arteta's excellent cross over, while Osman was guilty of a dreadful miss when he smashed the ball against the bar from six yards after Jaaskelainen failed to hold Heitinga's shot.

Osman made up for it seconds later though, with a direct run down the right and a clever ball to the edge of the box that, with a minute of normal time remaining, set up a simple finish for Pienaar to put the result beyond doubt.
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Arsenal 2-0 Westham United: Vermaelen sent-off

2010-03-20T16:13:00.000-07:00

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Arsenal had managed to overcome resistance to West Ham United 2-0 score. But the decision of the referee who sent-off Thomas Vermaelen unacceptable Arsene Wenger.

Quick goals Denilson and Cesc Fabregas scored a penalty to Arsenal beat West Ham in action held at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday (20/3/2010). Three numbers were even led the Gunners to the top of the league.

If there are things that prop Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, it was a red card for Vermaelen. The defender was evicted because the accused dropped referee Guillermo Franco in the box was forbidden, and awarded a penalty for West Ham.

"I was angry at two things that (the red card and penalty). I felt that was unfair. We have seen many situations like this in the game, no one punished," Wenger whiskers on the official Arsenal site.

Arsenal was lucky because penalties are taken Alessandro Diamanti failed to fruition goals. Anticipating the right of goalkeeper Manuel Almunia to make great save. Wenger also gave credit for the goalkeeper.

"He has often received criticism, not all true, in my opinion. He's a bit problematic at the beginning of the season, but in 2-3 months I saw he was amazing and a credit to him. He silenced all criticism," added Wenger.

Received a red card Vermaelen central defender made the ban will be punished appear. Problems can be more complicated for Wenger because another trusty defender, William Gallas, not too fit.

"I hope it will not be a problem, but we can not continue to lose central defender, definitely. I can not have six central defenders, it does not make sense," said Wenger.

"So at this moment, we can not play and we lose Gallas Vermaelen. Sol Campbell appear unusual, but kept playing could be a problem for him."

"I thought I would give her a break next week to recover. I think he's very important to us and I think he's a good recruiting," added the French manager.

Stoke City 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur: Gudjhonsen first scores

2010-03-20T13:09:00.000-07:00

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Tottenham Hotspur moved a step closer to securing fourth place in the Premier League with a 2-1 win over Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium.

Eidur Gudjohnsen scored his first goal for Spurs just 20 seconds into the second half, and soon after his side were playing against 10 men as Dean Whitehead was sent off. Despite being a man down, former Spurs winger Matthew Etherington equalised from the penalty spot for the Potters, before Niko Kranjcar fired home the winner for the North London side.

The win puts Spurs four points clear of fifth-placed Liverpool and five ahead of sixth-placed Manchester City, who have two games in hand. Aston Villa are also five points behind, with one game more to play than Tottenham.

With striker Jermain Defoe joining Aaron Lennon on the Tottenham injury list on Friday, Spurs lacked a cutting edge up front. Their cause was not helped when Roman Pavlyuchenko limped off injured in the first half, the in-form Russian striker being replaced by Eidur Gudjohnsen on 36 minutes.

The visitors struggled to cope with Stoke's physical approach, and it was the home side that had the better of the scant first-half opportunities.

Although Spurs managed on the whole to repel Rory Delap's long throws, one such delivery was met by a flick-on from Dave Kitson, and goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes had to get down low to palm the effort away.

Stoke skipper Abdoulaye Faye headed an effort over the bar after Gomes pawed at a cross, and had a shot on the turn blocked by Benoit Assou-Ekotto.

Gareth Bale was often Tottenham's best attacking outlet, although he had to deal with some typically rough treatment from the home side. The Welshman was on the receiving end of a clumsy challenge from Whitehead, for which the Stoke midfielder picked up his first booking of the afternoon.

Thomas Sorensen was only called into action once in the first half. The Denmark keeper spilled a Niko Kranjcar shot but managed to pounce on the loose ball before Peter Crouch could follow up.

Having been denied any clear-cut chances during the whole of the first half, Spurs took the lead right from the restart. Gudjohnsen played the ball to Crouch and latched on to the return pass lifted over the defence, and stayed strong under pressure from Faye to blast a rasping finish into the roof of the net and open his Tottenham account.

Two minutes later Stoke were down to 10 men when another awkward challenge from Whitehead - on Luka Modric this time - led to Mike Dean showing him a second yellow card and a subsequent red, the sixth shown to a Stoke player this season.

At that point it looked as though Spurs were going to run away with the match, as Modric and Gudjohnsen combined well for the Croatian to force a save from Sorensen.

However, Benoit Assou-Ekotto contrived to allow the Potters back into the match. First the Cameroon defender had an on-pitch row with team-mate Vedran Corluka, calling for Ricardo Fuller to step in and separate the pair. Then, just minutes later, he conceded a penalty for a foul on Dave Kitson, which Etherington clinically despatched on 64 minutes.

Tottenham were clearly rattled by letting their lead slip, and they should have gone behind when a loose ball broke for Fuller on the edge of the six-yard box, only for the striker to fire over the bar with one of the worst misses of the season.

The visitors regained their composure, and Assou-Ekotto earned partial redemption by creating the winner, as Gudjohnsen dummied over his low cross allowing Kranjcar to fire into the top corner for his first goal since December.

Yet still Stoke could have pulled the rug from underneath Tottenham's top four ambitions when Sebastien Bassong's suicidal header back to Gomes fell right into the path of substitute Mamady Sidibe, but the striker slipped over at the crucial moment.

Spurs withstood a late barrage of Delap throws and Etherington corners to hang on for a vital three points.
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Aston Villa 2-2 Wolves: Carew double

2010-03-20T12:59:00.000-07:00

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Wolverhampton Wanderers were denied a vital three points at Aston Villa as a John Carew brace salvaged a 2-2 draw in the Premier League.

Carew opened the scoring after a quarter of an hour before a Jody Craddock strike and a James Milner own goal gave Wolves the lead. The Norway striker then claimed his second eight minutes from time to rescue Villa from a derby defeat and keep their hopes of finishing fourth alive. The point moved Wolves four points clear of the relegation zone ahead of the rest of Saturday's matches.

Martin O'Neill's side were missing Gabriel Agbonlahor, and Villa certainly missed the striker's pace as they fielded a front pairing of Carew and Emile Heskey.

Villa started the 100th league meeting between the two Midlands rivals brightly, with Carew flashing a shot across goal and Stewart Downing having an effort blocked at the near post by goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann.

They got their reward on 16 minutes with Carew's fifth league goal of the season. Wolves poured men forward after James Collins had lost possession, but they failed to engineer a chance and Villa launched their own break. Ashley Young beat Roland Zubar on the wing and drilled a low ball across the six-yard box which presented Carew with a simple close-range finish.

Wolves drew level midway through the half from a free-kick after a foul on Kevin Doyle by Stiliyan Petrov, for which the Villa captain was booked. David Jones launched the dead-ball in from deep and Zubar laid it off to centre-back Craddock, who beat Brad Friedel for his fifth goal of the season, one less than Wolves' top scorer Doyle.

Jones also had a big hand in the goal that gave Mick McCarthy's side the lead. The midfielder won the ball from Heskey and initiated the break. Jones continued his run into the box and Matt Jarvis pulled a ball back from the byline for him, and as Milner sprinted back to make the challenge he only succeeded in knocking it past his own keeper.

McCarthy made his intent for the second half clear, first bringing on George Elokobi and then Michael Mancienne as he aimed to stifle a Villa fightback.

The home side saw plenty of the ball but despite many crosses being fired in from both flanks their two big strikers were largely frustrated in the air and ineffective on the deck.

Carew glanced one header on target which was a simple catch for Hahnemann, and with another teed himself up for a volley, only to completely miss the ball as he went to strike it.

O'Neill brought on Marc Albrighton and Steve Sidwell, but his side still struggled to unlock a resolute and well-organised Wolves defence.

Sidwell replaced Downing, who was subbed off in front of the watching Fabio Capello, who also saw a below-par performance from Milner and a largely anonymous one from Heskey.

That was until the 82nd minute when the target man controlled and held up a long ball inside the Wolves box before laying it off to Sidwell. The substitute fired a low shot and Carew - level with the last defender as the strike came in - get a telling touch on the ball to guide it past Hahnemann and salvage a point.
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Liverpool 3-0 Lille: Torres double

2010-03-18T18:33:00.000-07:00

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Liverpool triumph at Anfield, while silencing Lille OSC 3-0 in the second leg of last 16 of the Europa League, Thursday (18/3/2010). Two goals mainstay striker Fernando Torres scored a penalty and captain Steven Gerrard leads the Kop strolled into the quarter-finals.

Ambition drove to the quarter-finals, educates children Rafael Benitez was reluctant to give his guest a chance to steal victory. Evidently, the early first round, exactly four minutes, Ryan Babel direct stab Lille defense. However, the Dutch striker shot was wide.

The Reds new attack fruitful results, five minutes ago. Cooperation between Lucas and neat Gerrard in the penalty box for Lille disastrous. Landreau goalkeeper Gerrard thus violating referee Nicola Rizzoli Bologna reward penalty for Liverpool. The captain successfully execute and superior host 1-0 (aggregate 1-1).

Entering the 30th minute, Liverpool had the opportunity through a zoom range header from Agger and Lucas, who received feedback measured from Carragher. Unfortunately, not allowing his goal Landreau vibrate for a second time. Lille also launched a strike back, where Hazard past two defenders but failed to beat Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina. Until halftime, 1-0 to Liverpool unchanged.

Although left, Lille coach Rudi Garcia did not make a substitution in the squad at the beginning of the second half. Similarly with Benitez, who was content to see the performance of Gerrard et al.

As the second half just walking five minutes, Liverpool made a surprise return to Lille. This time Torres turn creates heat in front of goal Landreau. Spanish international striker added advantage to the Reds 2-0.

Missed two goals, the coach decided to pull Frau Lille and replace it with Larsen Toure, just 59 minutes. Then after replacing Aubameyang Pierre Balmont (71 '). Meanwhile, Benitez also include Yossi Benayoun and Babel interesting, ten minutes late fight was over.

Unexpected, Merseyside crew apparently was not secure bagging two goals (aggregate 2-1). As a result, at the end of the fight, Torres returned shook Lille goalkeeper, after the use of bait Gerrard who escaped from Chedjou escort. 3-0 to the Reds last until the referee blew the long whistle.

Thus, aside Liverpool Lille with 3-1 aggregate score. Practically, the right to host a quarter-final ticket. Meanwhile, Hamburger SV, also rode the second leg, although at this time of Anderlecht lost 3-4. However, representatives of the Bundesliga lead 3-1 at the first meeting.

In addition, Atletico Madrid 2-2 Sporting Lisbon held. Atletico qualify for the host Sporting in the first leg, they played a goalless draw. Meanwhile, VfL Wolfsburg finally drove, after conquering Rubin Kazan 2-1 in extra time (3-2 aggregate).

Fulham 4-1 Juventus: Dempsey superb chip

2010-03-18T14:42:00.000-07:00

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Fulham complete the mission that was almost impossible to drive into the Europa League quarterfinals. The success of Fulham beat Juventus4-1 to qualify with a 5-4 aggregate.

Juventus was held into the action at Craven Cottage, Thursday (18/3/2010) , this, with a fairly comfortable position. 3-1 victory in the first leg away to Juve seeded.

But Fulham did not give up easily. Four goals from Bobby Zamora, Zoltan Gera two goals from Clint Dempsey and managed to reverse the benefits of rapid Juve goal by David Trezeguet.

Juve played with 10 men since the 27th minute as the referee expelled Fabio Cannavaro. At the end of the fight, the power of the Bianconeri have 9 players due to red card for Jonathan Zebina.

In the match, Juve actually performed very well in the beginning. Alberto Zaccheroni troops even superior in the second minute thanks to a goal Trezeguet continued feedback Mauro Camoranesi.

Fulham have scored four goals on counter-retaliation began the 9th minute. Zamora scored by kicking the ball using drag Paul Konchesky.

Efforts to Fulham after getting the wind when Cannavaro was expelled referee in 26 minutes. Diacungi veteran defender a red card immediately because it is considered as the last player Zoltan Gera broke at the time.

39 minutes, Fulham maximize the benefits of the number of players with a goal from Gera. From the feedback Simon Davies, Gera makes Fulham sonteka turned 2-1 ahead.

Four minutes into the second half, Juve increasingly accused slumped when Diego did handsball in the penalty box. 12 kicks referee awarded fitting properly executed by Gera.

Scores will make the game 3-1 through extra time passed. But Fulham did not seem quite satisfied and at minute 82, Dempsey scored with a kick lever from outside the penalty box bounced over the head of goalkeeper Antonio Chimenti.

Fulham 4-1 advantage and Juve stay back even after the loss of one player kicking Zebina intentionally Damien Duff in the final minutes of action.

With this result, Fulham entitled to a ticket thanks to the Great 8 round 5-4 victory on aggregate.

Lineup
Fulham: Schwarzer; Konchesky, Baird, Hughes, Hangeland, Kelly (Dempsey 71); Etuhu, Duff, Davies, Gera (Riise 85); Zamora

Juventus: Chimenti; Cannavaro, Grosso (Del Piero 85), Zebina; Camoranesi (De Ceglie 52), Salihamidzic, Sissoko, Diego, Melo, Candreva (Grygera 28); Trezeguet

Bordeaux 2-1 Olympiacos: Gourcuff great free-kick

2010-03-18T00:30:00.001-07:00

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Youri Gourcuff actors of Bordeaux Girondis success through eight rounds of the Champions League. Related to this, Gourcuff shall be patted his chest because he has a cut in excess of the French legend Zinedine Zidane, the figure is often compared to her.

Great action of Gourcuff to Les Girondis key to success in the Champions League so far this season running. When Bordeaux play first leg final, accurate feedback was a player 23 years successfully completed well by Michael Ciani to lead 1-0 over Olympiakos Piraeus.

Entering the second leg, the role of more developed Gourcouff. Son of Lorient coach Christian Gourcuff, one goal is to contribute to the Olympiakos goal through a free kick, in a 2-1 victory.

Then what makes Gourcuff than Zidane? Well, actually there is one thing that can not be done by the former world's best player during a career in Bordeaux.

Zidane, who joined Bordeaux for four seasons have not been able to bring the club into the Champions League, instead of pounded round of eight as the club this season.

Zizou is the best achievement deliver dibesut squad now that Laurent Blanc was runner-up 1995-96 UEFA Cup. In the final, Bordeaux have to give up the title to Bayern Munich after a 5-1 aggregate defeat by.

In addition, individual achievements equally Gourcuff menterang these seniors. With age is still relatively young, the players are numbered eight backs selected as France's best player the best player in 2009 and 2008-09 French League.

Zidane was also an award winning career in the country for Eiffel. The man who is now 37 years old this berusi been crowned as the best young player and 1994 French League's best players the French League in 1996.

Scintillating performance on the work created by Gourcuff, then the legend would not hesitate to cast a compliment. "It was good for a team to have a player with talent like that," said Zidane told Reuters.

FC Barcelona 4-0 Vfb Stuttgart: Messi double star

2010-03-17T19:56:00.000-07:00

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Lionel Messi staged another masterclass to power holders Barcelona into the quarter-finals of the Champions League at the expense of Stuttgart.

Messi struck a brilliant opener after just 12 minutes to put Barca on track, and then played a key role as Pedro Rodriguez made it 2-0 soon after as the Catalan giants built a 3-1 aggregate lead.

Messi, who was a constant menace, added a third on the hour mark to take his tally to eight goals in the last four games before Bojan Krkic completed the romp late on as Barca became Spain's only representative to make it into the last eight.

Real Madrid, whose Bernabeu stadium will stage this year's final, and Sevilla were both dumped out in the last week while Atletico Madrid bade farewell to the competition in the group stages.

Barca coach Pep Guardiola opted to start Thierry Henry as centre-forward instead of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and the Frenchman was the home side's biggest threat early on, bringing a save out of Jens Lehmann in the second minute and then shooting wide not long after.

Fresh from his stunning treble in Sunday's 3-0 win over Valencia - his second hat-trick in 2010 already - the Argentinian broke the deadlock with a superb finish.

Yaya Toure fed the reigning FIFA World Player of the Year near the halfway line and the diminutive playmaker was allowed to venture unchallenged to the edge of the Stuttgart area before unleashing an unstoppable shot that flew into the top corner.

Messi then turned provider 10 minutes later as Barca doubled their advantage.

His brilliant pass inside the Stuttgart right-back was latched onto by Toure, and his first-time pass inside was slotted home by Pedro.

Those two early strikes put Barca in total control and with Stuttgart creating little to trouble Victor Valdes and his defence, Guardiola's sextuple winners went into the half-time interval knowing only a huge reversal of fortunes in the second half would deny them a place in the next round.

The script did not change at all though, with Messi again featuring heavily.

He set up Toure for a low shot that fizzed just wide in the 55th minute before then extending Barca's lead five minutes later.

Pedro's pass back to the edge of area was cleverly flicked into Messi's path by Dani Alves, and the 22-year-old spun Timo Gebhart and drilled another left-footed shot past Lehmann from 20 yards out.

That was Messi's fourth Champions League goal of the season and took his tally to 29 in all competitions.

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Sevilla 1-2 CSKA Moscow: Keisuke Honda great free-kick

2010-03-17T02:26:00.000-07:00

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CSKA Moscow booked their place in the Champions League quarter-finals thanks to a howler from Sevilla keeper Andres Palop that gifted the Russians a 2-1 win in their last-16 second leg at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.

The keeper failed to keep out a second-half free-kick from Keisuke Honda despite getting two hands on the ball to gift the visitors to the Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium a 3-2 aggregate victory.

Tomas Necid had earlier given the visitors the lead after 38 minutes with a neat side-footed finish but Sevilla struck straight back two minutes later when Diego Perotti toe-poked home after a CSKA failed to deal with a long ball forward.

The game began in explosive fashion for the hosts with Luis Fabiano drawing a fine two-handed stop from CSKA keeper Igor Akinfeev after only three minutes.

The early opportunity, however, did not set the tone for the rest of the encounter as the first half quickly descended into a dour war of attrition with both teams frequently gifting possession to the opposition.

The Spanish crowd became restless and whistled their disappointment as the hosts failed to unlock a steely Russian rearguard and resorted to lofting long balls into their opponents' box.

CSKA carved out their first real chance after 25 minutes when Honda combined well with Necid before firing straight at keeper Palop who saved well before the visitors made the breakthrough seven minutes before halftime.

Milos Krasic fed Necid on the edge of the area and he showed a great first touch to open his body up before side-footing neatly into the bottom corner.

The goal, though, served only to wake Sevilla from their slumber and within two minutes they were on level terms.

CSKA failed to deal with a simple long ball forward and Jesus Navas set up Perotti to toe-poke it past Akinfeev from 10 yards.

Sevilla brought on Frederic Kanoute at the break in an effort to carry the attacking impetus they had gained into the second half.

And the change almost paid immediate dividends when Perotti came within inches of making contact with a Kanoute flick-on with the goal gaping.

That was Sevilla's last clear-cut chance as on 54 minutes Palop handed the visitors the lead with an astonishing error.

Honda fired in a freekick from 25 yards that should have been comfortably dealt with by the Sevilla keeper but he somehow contrived to deflect it into his own net despite getting his whole body behind the ball.

That left the hosts needing to score twice to progress which proved to be an insurmountable task.

The Spanish side had struggled to break down the Russians throughout both legs of the encounter and apart from a late half-volley from Kanoute that flew over the bar, Akinfeev's goal remained unthreatened for the remainder of the tie.
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Chelsea 0-1 Inter: Drogba sent-off

2010-03-17T02:24:00.000-07:00

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Chelsea striker Didier Drogba judge himself did not deserve a red card. But the Ivory Coast player is not long debated about the expulsion.

Drogba got a red card after having violated when Thiago Motta in action against Inter Milan on Tuesday (16/3/2010). When the game entered the final minutes of action and score while the West London team behind 0-1.

Drogba was expelled, Chelsea failed to pursue the deficit. Result Carlo Ancelotti care team must bid farewell to the Champions League.

Problem red card, Drogba raised objections. "It is difficult to accept. Yes, I really stepped on the calf. But I think I do not deserve the red card," said backs players numbered 11 was launched from SkySports.

But Drogba does not want polemics with the red card issue. Players born March 11, 1978 was chosen to look ahead and have closed the defeat in the Champions League.

"That is something that happened in the game. The important thing now is the fact that we've thrown from the Champions League," said Drogba.

"This is the result of a difficult and now we must focus on Primary league and FA Cup," shut the Ivory Coast player is.

Hull City 1-2 Arsenal: Bendtner las-gasp win

2010-03-13T21:48:00.000-08:00

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Striker Arsenal, Nicklas Bendter scored during injury time to determine his team 2-1 victory over Hull City, in a duel Premier League, Saturday (13/3/2010). Arsenal also climbed to second position with 64 points or goal difference only defeat of Chelsea at the top of the league.

The results were so relieved to remember Arsenal had dominated the action since, however, imposed strict pressing Hull made Arsenal play football hard foot to an attack and create chances.

After five minutes failed to create a threat, Arsenal down tempo game and more calm in managing the attack. The result, in the 14th minute, Arsenal managed to excel thanks to Andrei Arshavin.

Nicklas Bendtner controlled bait outside the penalty box, Arshavin dribble the ball into the penalty box. He passed two opposing players, before finally kicking the ball into the bottom left corner of goalkeeper Boaz Myhill.

Goal is to make Arsenal even more eager to attack. In the 21st minute, Arsenal were almost double the benefits by Thomas Vermalen. Unfortunately, escort Hull defender gave her a hard ball well executed.

In the midst of the pressure, Hull managed to break away and launch an attack on 27 minutes. This surprises Sol Campbell forced the break Vennegoor of Hesselink in the penalty box.

Jimmy Bullard who is believed to execute a penalty kick to release the lower right corner of Manuel Almunia's goal. Almunia is moving in the right direction. However, the speed of the ball faster than the pace.

Goal confidence that catapulted Hull. They also began to reduce portions to survive and trying to find gaps to attack. In a number of occasions, Arsenal managed to thwart the efforts Hull and quickly build an attack. However, a final settlement made bad opportunities wasted.

Toward the end of the first half, Arsenal had a street light, following a second yellow card received by the players Hull, Boateng, due to violation of Sagna. Unfortunately, we have had time to make profit, trigger halftime whistle sounded, with the numbers 1-1 written on the scoreboard.

Entering the second half, Hull had a goal after striking the fast. However, after struggling for ten minutes without results, they decided to stay full.

It makes Arsenal trouble scoring. Indeed, Arsenal played a diligent cross, six or seven players who crowded the Hull penalty box, capable mementahkan every effort.

One of Arsenal's best chance was when Nicklas Bendtner managed to master the bait Theo Walcott in front of goal at Hull to-80 minutes. Bendtner then control the ball, before it opened fire, which could be blocked Liam Cooper.

Despite failing, Arsenal continued to launch attacks. The result, just before the whistle blew, Bendtner managed to break Hull's goal. Utilizing a ball threw up the blocked shots Denilson Myhill, Bendter strikes the ball into the middle of the goal.

Figures on the scoreboard was turned into a 2-1 to Arsenal and last until the end of the fight.

Throughout the action, Arsenal had the ball for 69 per cent and just off four shots on goal from 18 attempts. Meanwhile, Hull made a golden opportunity of the nine businesses. (*)

Lineup:
Hull: Myhill; Zayatte (Cooper 56), Mouyokolo, Dawson, Mendy; Boateng, Bullard, Marney, Fagan; Vannegoor (Garcia 73), Altidore (Kilbane 83)
Arsenal: Almunia, Vermaelen, Campbell, Clichy, Sagna; Diaby, Denilson, Arshavin, Eboue (Walcott 66); Nasri (Eduardo 76); Bendtner

Tottenham Hotspurs 3-1 Blackburn Rovers: Pavlyuchenko star

2010-03-13T21:44:00.000-08:00

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Roman Pavlyuchenko scored ua successfully brought visitors Tottenham Hotspur beat Blackburn Rovers 3-1 on Saturday (13/3/2010) in the Premier League duel continued. Thanks to this victory, Spurs sitting in fourth position and the distance from Manchester City, which is below.

Against "The Rovers", Spurs did not appear in the main squad. Ledley King, Tom Huddlestone, Jermaine Jenas, Aaron Lennon and David Bentley should be absent because of injury. Still, Spurs still look solid.

Harry Redknapp team was able to dominate the match to 55 percent during the first half. However, Spurs difficulty creating opportunities for the tight defense commanded Blackburn Gael Givet.

The first new opportunities created in the 37th minute. Jermain Defoe had opened fire danger to the Blackburn goal. Unfortunately, Jason Brown can be perfectly anticipated.

In minute 45, the public White Hart Lane when Defoe managed to rumble broke the deadlock in this match. Vedran Corluka corner kick was met Defoe through his right leg, 1-0 to Spurs.

In the second half, Luka Modric and his friends still dominate the game. Spurs midfield commanded Niko Kranjcar kept the ball flowing into the front lines. The result, in the 55th minute Roman Pavlyuchenko Spurs could double the advantage.

Through a quick counter-attack, Defoe ripe to release the bait without hesitation Pavlyuchenko and Russian striker was immediately execute the Blackburn goal, 2-0 to Spurs.

Excellent two goals, Spurs reduce the pressure. As a result, Blackburn turned to pressing and can reduce lag through Christopher Samba header at minute 80. Jermaine Defoe et returning enlarge excellence through the second goal Pavlyuchenko in the 85th minute. Until the end of the match score remained 3-1 to Spurs advantage.

Lineup
Tottenham Hotspur: Gomes; Bassong, Dawson, Assou-Ekotto, Corluka; Palacios, Modric (Gudjohnsen 89), Bale, Kranjcar; Defoe (Crouch 82), Pavlyuchenko

Blackburn Rovers: Robinson (Brown 26); Givet (Di Santo 74), Samba, Chimbonda, Salgado; Pedersen, Dunn, Nzonzi, Olsson, Emerton (Andrews 62); Kalinic