Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Inter 1-0 CSKA Moscow: Milito brilliant-strike
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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.
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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.
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Arsenal 2-2 Barcelona: Fabregas save the gunner
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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.
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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.
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Bayern Munchen 2-1 Manchester United: Olic late strike
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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.
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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.
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Thursday, March 25, 2010
Intermilan 3-0 Livorno: Eto'o over-head kick
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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.
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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.
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Barcelona 2-0 Osasuna: Ibrahimovic, Bojan goal
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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.
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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.
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Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 Fulham: Pavlyuchenko great finish
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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.
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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.
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Manchester City 0-2 Everton: Mancini - Moyes red carded
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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.
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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.
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Portsmouth 0-5 Chelsea: Drogba, Malouda double stunning
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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
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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
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Sunday, March 21, 2010
Real Zaragoza 2-4 Barcelona: Messi magic hat-trick
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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.
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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.
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Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Chelsea: Diouf equalizing header
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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
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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
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Fulham 1-2 Manchester City: Santa Cruz, Tevez score
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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).
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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).
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Manchester United 2-1 Liverpool: Torres, Park Ji Sung great header
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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.
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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.
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Saturday, March 20, 2010
Real Madrid 3-1 Sporting Gijon: Higuain great-run score
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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.
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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.
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Everton 2-0 Bolton: Arteta, Pienaar score
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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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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
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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.
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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.
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Stoke City 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur: Gudjhonsen first scores
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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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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.
Tony Mabert / Eurosport
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Aston Villa 2-2 Wolves: Carew double
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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.
Tony Mabert / Eurosport
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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.
Tony Mabert / Eurosport
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
Liverpool 3-0 Lille: Torres double
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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).
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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).
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Fulham 4-1 Juventus: Dempsey superb chip
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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
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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
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Bordeaux 2-1 Olympiacos: Gourcuff great free-kick
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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.
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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.
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
FC Barcelona 4-0 Vfb Stuttgart: Messi double star
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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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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
ukeurosport.comCSKA 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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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
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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.
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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.
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Saturday, March 13, 2010
Hull City 1-2 Arsenal: Bendtner las-gasp win
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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
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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
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Tottenham Hotspurs 3-1 Blackburn Rovers: Pavlyuchenko star
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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
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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
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Chelsea 4-1 Westham United: Malouda star
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Chelsea midfielder, Florent Malouda scored two assists and one goal that determine his team 4-1 victory over West Ham United, the Premier League match, at Stamford Bridge on Saturday (13/3/2010). Now, Chelsea collecting 64 points and right up to the top of the standings, displacing Manchester United.
Playing at home, Chelsea play fast since the early minutes. Almost no resistance, Chelsea West Ham goalkeeper bombarded with accurate shots, which unfortunately, often crude in the hands of Robert Green.
During the first ten minutes alone, Chelsea created chances at least four goals, through Frank Lampard, Alex, Didider Drogba and Florent Malouda, who were all blocked Green.
After the shot had struck by Ilan close range in the 12th minute, Chelsea thumped again and, this time, banging their heads tipped goals from Alex. Exploiting cross Florent Malouda, Alex gore ball from the middle of the penalty box to the lower left corner of goalkeeper Robert Green.
Goal was the confidence boost Chelsea. They became increasingly insistent attack after attack. However, West Ham improve the coordination of defense and are able to break the feedback path in the middle of the road Chelsea. Chelsea became more difficult to create chances.
Not only that, the focus of attack only made Chelsea less wary of the threat of West Ham. As a result, in minute 30, they must accept the fact that West Ham could equalize through Scott Parker.
Goals stems from feedback Kieron Dyer to Parker, who is outside the penalty box. Because no well guarded, Parker decided to release the shot, which lodged in the upper left corner of goalkeeper Ross Turnbull.
It becomes a slap goals for Chelsea. They also kept trying to develop an attack from different sides of the field. Indeed, by Paulo Ferreira and Nicolas Anelka, Chelsea could create a golden opportunity in the 38th minute. Toh, 1-1 score did not change until the break.
Entering the second half, Chelsea continued to play with high tempo and attack from different sides of the field. After throwing a number of chances, Chelsea managed to beat West Ham, by Didier Drogba in the 56th minute. Exploiting cross Malouda, Drogba gore ball from the left goal post before the Green to the lower left corner of the goal.
Two minutes later, Chelsea almost double the advantage over Alex. From the middle of the penalty box, he gore bait Branislav Ivanovic to the top right corner of the West Ham goal, which unfortunately can be blocked by Green. Terry tried to reach the ball, but sent the ball out of the field.
The pressure forced West Ham Chelsea close ranks and wait for opportunities or hit back-fired long-range shots. Unfortunately, we have had time to make threats, they were pierced by Malouda in the 77th minute.
Mastering long bait outside the penalty box, the ball menggocek Malouda, before kicking off a nested horizontal lower left corner of Green's goal.
Do not want to lose the moment, Chelsea is consistent rolling attack. With the coordination of short bait the better, they managed to make the game West Ham's increasingly powerful.
The result, entered a period of injury time, Chelsea managed to increase the advantage to 4-1 with Drogba. Utilizing a ball threw up the blocked kick that Green Lampard, Drogba of cheating the ball into the bottom left corner of the goal.
West Ham had tried to attack. However, the score was 4-1 to Chelsea until the end of the game change.
Lineup:
Chelsea: Turnbull, Terry, Alex, Ferreira, Ivanovic (Zhrikov 80); Obi, Lampard, Ballack; Malouda (Kalou 87), Drogba, Anelka (Joe Cole 66)
Wes Ham: Green; Upson, Gabbidon, Daprela, Spector; Kovac, Parker, Behrami; Dyer (Stanislas 68), Mido (Carlton Cole 68), Ilan (Diamanti 84)
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Playing at home, Chelsea play fast since the early minutes. Almost no resistance, Chelsea West Ham goalkeeper bombarded with accurate shots, which unfortunately, often crude in the hands of Robert Green.
During the first ten minutes alone, Chelsea created chances at least four goals, through Frank Lampard, Alex, Didider Drogba and Florent Malouda, who were all blocked Green.
After the shot had struck by Ilan close range in the 12th minute, Chelsea thumped again and, this time, banging their heads tipped goals from Alex. Exploiting cross Florent Malouda, Alex gore ball from the middle of the penalty box to the lower left corner of goalkeeper Robert Green.
Goal was the confidence boost Chelsea. They became increasingly insistent attack after attack. However, West Ham improve the coordination of defense and are able to break the feedback path in the middle of the road Chelsea. Chelsea became more difficult to create chances.
Not only that, the focus of attack only made Chelsea less wary of the threat of West Ham. As a result, in minute 30, they must accept the fact that West Ham could equalize through Scott Parker.
Goals stems from feedback Kieron Dyer to Parker, who is outside the penalty box. Because no well guarded, Parker decided to release the shot, which lodged in the upper left corner of goalkeeper Ross Turnbull.
It becomes a slap goals for Chelsea. They also kept trying to develop an attack from different sides of the field. Indeed, by Paulo Ferreira and Nicolas Anelka, Chelsea could create a golden opportunity in the 38th minute. Toh, 1-1 score did not change until the break.
Entering the second half, Chelsea continued to play with high tempo and attack from different sides of the field. After throwing a number of chances, Chelsea managed to beat West Ham, by Didier Drogba in the 56th minute. Exploiting cross Malouda, Drogba gore ball from the left goal post before the Green to the lower left corner of the goal.
Two minutes later, Chelsea almost double the advantage over Alex. From the middle of the penalty box, he gore bait Branislav Ivanovic to the top right corner of the West Ham goal, which unfortunately can be blocked by Green. Terry tried to reach the ball, but sent the ball out of the field.
The pressure forced West Ham Chelsea close ranks and wait for opportunities or hit back-fired long-range shots. Unfortunately, we have had time to make threats, they were pierced by Malouda in the 77th minute.
Mastering long bait outside the penalty box, the ball menggocek Malouda, before kicking off a nested horizontal lower left corner of Green's goal.
Do not want to lose the moment, Chelsea is consistent rolling attack. With the coordination of short bait the better, they managed to make the game West Ham's increasingly powerful.
The result, entered a period of injury time, Chelsea managed to increase the advantage to 4-1 with Drogba. Utilizing a ball threw up the blocked kick that Green Lampard, Drogba of cheating the ball into the bottom left corner of the goal.
West Ham had tried to attack. However, the score was 4-1 to Chelsea until the end of the game change.
Lineup:
Chelsea: Turnbull, Terry, Alex, Ferreira, Ivanovic (Zhrikov 80); Obi, Lampard, Ballack; Malouda (Kalou 87), Drogba, Anelka (Joe Cole 66)
Wes Ham: Green; Upson, Gabbidon, Daprela, Spector; Kovac, Parker, Behrami; Dyer (Stanislas 68), Mido (Carlton Cole 68), Ilan (Diamanti 84)
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Real Madrid 1-1 OL Lyon: Pjanic trash madrid
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Olympique Lyon extended their dominance over Real Madrid. French giant Los Galacticos successfully removed from the Champions League after ending the second leg of the last 16 scoring 1-1 (agg. 2-1) at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday (10/3/2010).
Los Galacticos a mission must win in this match after a 0-1 defeat at the Stade de Gerland, three weeks ago. Spanish giants are working hard rid of 'curse' which keeps them stuck in the 16th round of the last few years.
Ricardo Kaka straight off the attack, shortly after the referee start the fight. Lyon can still breathe freely after goalkeeper Hugo Lloris move quickly to secure his goal from Brazilian playmaker attack on the right sector.
However, Lloris unable to maintain virginity goal. Five minutes after the opportunity Kaka, mega Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo made public after the Santiago Bernabeu cheered individual action forward with Madrid goalkeeper Lloris winning 1-0.
Successfully winning the first fight clearly adds confidence host. Ronaldo, Kaka, and Gonzalo Higuain continue to pursue the second goal that would ensure Madrid qualified for the quarter-finals. Higuain had the opportunity in the 25th minute after surging into the penalty box and deal with Lloris. Unfortunately, Argentina bombers failed to reproduce the benefits anticipated thanks to El Real mature Lloris.
Three minutes later, Higuain again try his luck. 22-year striker drove to the penalty box after receiving feedback from Kaka. But, Higuain again be frustrated by the successful Lloris denied the shot.
Host camps are working hard pounding foster children throughout Claud Puel first half. However, until the referee's whistle sounded long, 1-0 score has not changed.
Los Galacticos determination drove the quarter-finals get tough test in the second round more active after the Lyon attack. Argentina midfielder Cesar Delgado opened up opportunities in the visitors 49 minutes after finding passing from Maxime Gonalons cross in front of goal Iker Casillas. Unfortunately, the header is still rising Gonalons over crossbar.
San Iker back ability tested through hard kick Lisandro Lopez, six minutes later. Lucky, Spanish national team captain was still able to maintain hope and sustain Madridista aggregate 1-1.
However, Lyon seemed more to enjoy the second half and managed to pressure the host camp several times. Casillas goal tear seems only a matter of time.
Yeah, right. Entering the 75th minute, Les Gones a silent faction Santiago Bernabeu after Miralem Pjanic goals led the visitors to the quarter-finals with a 2-1 aggregate advantage.
Lyon chance of adding the advantage in injury time when it kicks Lisandro (90 ') and Delgado (90' +2') reaches the target. Nevertheless, the results nonetheless 1-1 with Lyon's enough to qualify the next round and forced Ronaldo disappeared into the tunnel shaking his head as a sign of disappointment.
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Los Galacticos a mission must win in this match after a 0-1 defeat at the Stade de Gerland, three weeks ago. Spanish giants are working hard rid of 'curse' which keeps them stuck in the 16th round of the last few years.
Ricardo Kaka straight off the attack, shortly after the referee start the fight. Lyon can still breathe freely after goalkeeper Hugo Lloris move quickly to secure his goal from Brazilian playmaker attack on the right sector.
However, Lloris unable to maintain virginity goal. Five minutes after the opportunity Kaka, mega Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo made public after the Santiago Bernabeu cheered individual action forward with Madrid goalkeeper Lloris winning 1-0.
Successfully winning the first fight clearly adds confidence host. Ronaldo, Kaka, and Gonzalo Higuain continue to pursue the second goal that would ensure Madrid qualified for the quarter-finals. Higuain had the opportunity in the 25th minute after surging into the penalty box and deal with Lloris. Unfortunately, Argentina bombers failed to reproduce the benefits anticipated thanks to El Real mature Lloris.
Three minutes later, Higuain again try his luck. 22-year striker drove to the penalty box after receiving feedback from Kaka. But, Higuain again be frustrated by the successful Lloris denied the shot.
Host camps are working hard pounding foster children throughout Claud Puel first half. However, until the referee's whistle sounded long, 1-0 score has not changed.
Los Galacticos determination drove the quarter-finals get tough test in the second round more active after the Lyon attack. Argentina midfielder Cesar Delgado opened up opportunities in the visitors 49 minutes after finding passing from Maxime Gonalons cross in front of goal Iker Casillas. Unfortunately, the header is still rising Gonalons over crossbar.
San Iker back ability tested through hard kick Lisandro Lopez, six minutes later. Lucky, Spanish national team captain was still able to maintain hope and sustain Madridista aggregate 1-1.
However, Lyon seemed more to enjoy the second half and managed to pressure the host camp several times. Casillas goal tear seems only a matter of time.
Yeah, right. Entering the 75th minute, Les Gones a silent faction Santiago Bernabeu after Miralem Pjanic goals led the visitors to the quarter-finals with a 2-1 aggregate advantage.
Lyon chance of adding the advantage in injury time when it kicks Lisandro (90 ') and Delgado (90' +2') reaches the target. Nevertheless, the results nonetheless 1-1 with Lyon's enough to qualify the next round and forced Ronaldo disappeared into the tunnel shaking his head as a sign of disappointment.
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Manchester United 4-0 AC Milan: Rooney double
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Destroyed. That's the word that best describes the conditions of AC Milan come to the cage when Manchester United in the second leg of the Champions League final perdelapan, Wednesday (10/3/2010) early days. Milan not only be excluded from the most prestigious event Blue Continent. European champion in 2007 became the laughingstock United defeating them soundly by a score of 4-0 (7-2).
2-3 deficit in the first leg to make foster kids Leonardo Araujo had no other option but reached the maximum at Old Trafford. Not only that, Milan need a score of 2-0 to ensure himself stepped into the quarter-finals.
Ronaldinho et al tried to put pressure on the host from the beginning. However, United stole the determination of the title Barcelona's hand seems much more powerful. The Red Devils first threatened by Wayne Rooney in attack four minutes. However, the kick is still spreading faster than Wazza Christian Abbiati's goal.
Ability tested Abbiati again, four minutes later. This time the captain Gary Neville who surged into the penalty box. Luckily for Milan, Neville kick goal was not met.
Two quick attacks as the host whipped the spirit of Milan. Andrea Pirlo and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar had raised hopes by threatening Milanisti goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar. Unfortunately, neither Pirlo nor yet able to vibrate Huntelaar goal goalie nets Dutch veterans.
Rossoneri nightmare coming in minute 13 in the form of Rooney. Topskor while Premier League giants back a scourge of Italy after leading the United winning 1-0. Neville took the ball on the right side before crossing ripe to release Rooney, who had been waiting in front of goal. Without a doubt, 24 years old striker jumped at the ball with his header.
4-2 aggregate advantage to make the Red Devils did not loosen the attack. Sir Alex Ferguson squad continues to dominate the course of the first half and forced the Rossoneri defense worked hard. However, continued to hold the score 1-0 until halftime.
Expectations Rossoneri stepped into the quarter-finals vanished after Rooney added his goal coffers, some time after the second round begins. Rooney booked his 30th goal this season after Nani welcomed feedback from the left sector at 46 minutes.
Rooney's second goal appeared to dampen the spirit to fight Il Diavolo. The retainer Milan increasingly difficult to penetrate the defense barricade United. Built Rossoneri attack was not enough to make van der Sar overwhelmed.
Huntelaar again wasted an opportunity to catch up with Milan after his header crossing welcomed Clarence Seedorf just bounced over goalkeeper van der Sar.
United are already determined to escape even more fierce. Not satisfied with humiliating Milan 5-2 on aggregate, the host was again forced Abbiati picked up the ball on 59 minutes. This time through Park Ji-Sung which is impressive with the ball of bait in front of Paul Scholes goal Abbiati. Without difficulty, South Korea star 'bury' Rossoneri with United winning 3-0.
Leonardo decisions include former Red Devils icon David Beckham in the 64th minute was not much help to the visitors. Though acclaimed by the public standing of Ovation Old Trafford, Beckham just once threatened van der Sar's goal in 74th minute through a hard kick. However, van der Sar was able to ward off the ball while keeping the host advantage.
Darren Fletcher Milan finally complete misery. Fletcher bring United ahead 4-0, two minutes before the fight was over cross convert perfectly Park.
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2-3 deficit in the first leg to make foster kids Leonardo Araujo had no other option but reached the maximum at Old Trafford. Not only that, Milan need a score of 2-0 to ensure himself stepped into the quarter-finals.
Ronaldinho et al tried to put pressure on the host from the beginning. However, United stole the determination of the title Barcelona's hand seems much more powerful. The Red Devils first threatened by Wayne Rooney in attack four minutes. However, the kick is still spreading faster than Wazza Christian Abbiati's goal.
Ability tested Abbiati again, four minutes later. This time the captain Gary Neville who surged into the penalty box. Luckily for Milan, Neville kick goal was not met.
Two quick attacks as the host whipped the spirit of Milan. Andrea Pirlo and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar had raised hopes by threatening Milanisti goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar. Unfortunately, neither Pirlo nor yet able to vibrate Huntelaar goal goalie nets Dutch veterans.
Rossoneri nightmare coming in minute 13 in the form of Rooney. Topskor while Premier League giants back a scourge of Italy after leading the United winning 1-0. Neville took the ball on the right side before crossing ripe to release Rooney, who had been waiting in front of goal. Without a doubt, 24 years old striker jumped at the ball with his header.
4-2 aggregate advantage to make the Red Devils did not loosen the attack. Sir Alex Ferguson squad continues to dominate the course of the first half and forced the Rossoneri defense worked hard. However, continued to hold the score 1-0 until halftime.
Expectations Rossoneri stepped into the quarter-finals vanished after Rooney added his goal coffers, some time after the second round begins. Rooney booked his 30th goal this season after Nani welcomed feedback from the left sector at 46 minutes.
Rooney's second goal appeared to dampen the spirit to fight Il Diavolo. The retainer Milan increasingly difficult to penetrate the defense barricade United. Built Rossoneri attack was not enough to make van der Sar overwhelmed.
Huntelaar again wasted an opportunity to catch up with Milan after his header crossing welcomed Clarence Seedorf just bounced over goalkeeper van der Sar.
United are already determined to escape even more fierce. Not satisfied with humiliating Milan 5-2 on aggregate, the host was again forced Abbiati picked up the ball on 59 minutes. This time through Park Ji-Sung which is impressive with the ball of bait in front of Paul Scholes goal Abbiati. Without difficulty, South Korea star 'bury' Rossoneri with United winning 3-0.
Leonardo decisions include former Red Devils icon David Beckham in the 64th minute was not much help to the visitors. Though acclaimed by the public standing of Ovation Old Trafford, Beckham just once threatened van der Sar's goal in 74th minute through a hard kick. However, van der Sar was able to ward off the ball while keeping the host advantage.
Darren Fletcher Milan finally complete misery. Fletcher bring United ahead 4-0, two minutes before the fight was over cross convert perfectly Park.
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Sunderland 4-0 Bolton: Darren Bent hattrick
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Sunderland ended their barren run of 14 games without a win by beating Bolton Wanderers 4-0 at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League.
Frazier Campbell gave the Black Cats the best possible start with the fastest goal of the season so far after just 41 seconds. Bolton recovered well, however, and Sunderland's second goal, scored by Darren Bent just after the hour mark, came totally against the run of play.
The result was put beyond any doubt with 20 minutes remaining when Sam Ricketts conceded a penalty and received his second yellow card for a clumsy challenge in the area on Bent, who sent Jussi Jaaskelainen the wrong way from the spot.
Bent completed his hat-trick with two minutes remaining, firing home at the near post from Campbell's cross.
The result sees Sunderland move up to 13th in the table, six points clear of the relegation zone, while Bolton slip to 14th, a point behind their opponents.
Sunderland fans could have been forgiven for anticipating the visit of Bolton with a sense of foreboding given their team's dismal run of form, though Campbell ensured they were soon in high spirits in lightning quick time.
Lorik Cana flicked the ball up on the edge of the area before hoisting a high, hopeful ball to the back post where Campbell stole in ahead of his marker to volley home from close range.
Despite the scenes of jubilation amongst the home fans, Bolton refused to panic, and regained their composure to put a sustained spell of pressure on their opponents. Johan Elmander went close to levelling matters within minutes, though he saw his shot squeeze just past the post.
Bent broke clear on the counter to test Jaaskelainen with a low shot on 11 minutes, though it was Bolton who shaded the possession as the game progressed.
The visitors' defence was horribly exposed midway through the half, however, as a fine pass from Campbell picked out Bent in the area, but after cutting inside and shifting the ball past the reach of the keeper, the striker put his low shot wide of the target.
Michael Turner and John Mensah coped admirably with the aerial threat posed by Elmander and Kevin Davies in the Bolton attack, though the Trotters defence was undone once again as Alan Hutton raced clear just before half-time - like Bent, he failed to keep his shot on target.
The tempo of the game moved up a notch at the start of the second half as Bolton piled on the pressure in search of an equaliser, though they were caught out by the pace of Bent just after the hour mark.
He received the ball from Lee Cattermole and raced past Ricketts, before powering a shot that squirmed through the body of Jaaskelainen.
Bolton boss Owen Coyle reacted immediately, replacing the underwhelming Elmander with Ivan Klasnic, though the Croat could only look on as his side conceded their third goal moments later.
Bent once again got goal side of Ricketts, and a push in the back from the defender saw referee Steve Bennett point to the spot and show Ricketts his second yellow card. As he trudged down the tunnel, Bent fired home the spot-kick.
The striker completed his hat-trick with two minutes remaining, sweeping Campbell's cross home to give the home fans the warm feeling of success they had not experienced in the Premier League since November.
Michael FitzGerald / Eurosport
Source: uk.eurosport.com
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Frazier Campbell gave the Black Cats the best possible start with the fastest goal of the season so far after just 41 seconds. Bolton recovered well, however, and Sunderland's second goal, scored by Darren Bent just after the hour mark, came totally against the run of play.
The result was put beyond any doubt with 20 minutes remaining when Sam Ricketts conceded a penalty and received his second yellow card for a clumsy challenge in the area on Bent, who sent Jussi Jaaskelainen the wrong way from the spot.
Bent completed his hat-trick with two minutes remaining, firing home at the near post from Campbell's cross.
The result sees Sunderland move up to 13th in the table, six points clear of the relegation zone, while Bolton slip to 14th, a point behind their opponents.
Sunderland fans could have been forgiven for anticipating the visit of Bolton with a sense of foreboding given their team's dismal run of form, though Campbell ensured they were soon in high spirits in lightning quick time.
Lorik Cana flicked the ball up on the edge of the area before hoisting a high, hopeful ball to the back post where Campbell stole in ahead of his marker to volley home from close range.
Despite the scenes of jubilation amongst the home fans, Bolton refused to panic, and regained their composure to put a sustained spell of pressure on their opponents. Johan Elmander went close to levelling matters within minutes, though he saw his shot squeeze just past the post.
Bent broke clear on the counter to test Jaaskelainen with a low shot on 11 minutes, though it was Bolton who shaded the possession as the game progressed.
The visitors' defence was horribly exposed midway through the half, however, as a fine pass from Campbell picked out Bent in the area, but after cutting inside and shifting the ball past the reach of the keeper, the striker put his low shot wide of the target.
Michael Turner and John Mensah coped admirably with the aerial threat posed by Elmander and Kevin Davies in the Bolton attack, though the Trotters defence was undone once again as Alan Hutton raced clear just before half-time - like Bent, he failed to keep his shot on target.
The tempo of the game moved up a notch at the start of the second half as Bolton piled on the pressure in search of an equaliser, though they were caught out by the pace of Bent just after the hour mark.
He received the ball from Lee Cattermole and raced past Ricketts, before powering a shot that squirmed through the body of Jaaskelainen.
Bolton boss Owen Coyle reacted immediately, replacing the underwhelming Elmander with Ivan Klasnic, though the Croat could only look on as his side conceded their third goal moments later.
Bent once again got goal side of Ricketts, and a push in the back from the defender saw referee Steve Bennett point to the spot and show Ricketts his second yellow card. As he trudged down the tunnel, Bent fired home the spot-kick.
The striker completed his hat-trick with two minutes remaining, sweeping Campbell's cross home to give the home fans the warm feeling of success they had not experienced in the Premier League since November.
Michael FitzGerald / Eurosport
Source: uk.eurosport.com
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