Football Focus Highlight

Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal: Unlucky Riena

2010-08-15T19:03:00.000-07:00

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Liverpool's 1-1 draw when entertain Arsenal in their first match held at Anfield Stadium, Sunday (15 / 8) .

Opening match between the two Big Four English Premier League club was running pretty tight. The reason both clubs can only create the opportunities which come from outside the penalty box. For instance the efforts of Thomas Vermaelen and Gael Clichy at minute 5 and the 31, all from outside the penalty box. So did business Joe Cole and Glen Johnson in 31 and to 45 minutes, but goals none of which bear fruit.

Liverpool's misfortune to arrive at the end of the first half. They should play with 10 players until the game was over after their debutant players, Joe Cole, received a red card because manage Laurent Koscielny.

In the second half, the stronghold of Liverpool get a glimmer of hope after David Ngog scored in minute 46. The goal was created due to errors Arsenal defender. The ball is trying to be swept in fact Arsenal defender Glen Johnson fell to the feet. He then passed them on to Ngog through bait breakthrough and solved with hard kick from a narrow angle by the French striker.

Liverpool tried to maintain their advantage in the remaining time available to play defense and rely on quick counterattacks. Unfortunately Goddess of Luck is apparently not pro host its inaugural game.

After desperately to survive the assault the Gunners, who tried to equate the position, the Reds must be willing to victory in front of their eyes is lost because of an own goal Pepe Reina on 90 minutes. Reina catches the ball when it results Marouane Chamakh header off and into his own goalkeeper.

But Liverpool was not the only unlucky. Coming to the end of the game, the referee issued a second red card in that game. Laurent Koscielny received a second yellow card after holding the ball with his hands. However, Koscielny discharge does not change the situation because Liverpool could not score a goal and turn superior replies.

Line-ups

Liverpool: Reina; Johnson, Carragher, Skrtel, Agger, Gerrard, Mascherano (Lucas 79 '); Kuyt, Cole, Jovanovic (Maxi 66'); NGog (Ngog 74 ').

Subs: Diego, Kelly, Aurelio, Babel.

Arsenal: Almunia, Sagna, Vermaelen, Koscielny, Clichy, Eboue, Diaby (Van Persie 76 '), Wilshere (Rosicky 60'); Nasri, Arshavin; Chamakh.

Subs: Fabianski, Song, Gibbs, Walcott, Vela.

Chelsea 1-3 Manchester United: Hernandez score, Berbatov great-chip

2010-08-08T16:43:00.000-07:00

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Moral injection for Manchester United before playing in the Premier League next week. Red Devils squad succeeded in silencing the warlords hold Chelsea 3-1 Community Shield in a charity match on Sunday (08/08/2010) .

Sir Alex Ferguson his best strength decrease, except for Ryan Giggs who on the bench. Michael Carrick and even go down as the starting XI, though some time before Ferguson claimed the British flagship had to miss at least two weeks. In front-line duo Michael Owen and Wayne Rooney became the mainstay.

Conversely, Carlo Ancelotti could not reduce the main goalkeeper Petr Cech is smothering injury. Ancelotti was forced to rely on second goalkeeper Henrique Hilario.

United got the first chance in eight minutes. Antonio Valencia provide ripe bait to Paul Scholes. Unfortunately, his volley-kick still widened crossbar.

In the 17th minute Chelsea's turn nets thrilling opportunity to Van der Sar. Florent Malouda's header was greeted bait Branislav Ivanovic, but Van der Sar saves perfectly capable.

Shown both teams attacking each other. Unfortunately, the final settlement imperfect glasses make the score unchanged. New in 40 minutes the Red Devils broke the deadlock.

Beginning with the cooperation Sholes and Rooney sent a cross to Valencia which is easily trick Hilario. Ancelotti was panicked by United's superiority. But, until the break the Blues could not find an equalizer.

In the second half Ferguson made some changes. Owen and Rooney pulled out, in order to prepare them in the inaugural Premier League match next week. Javier Hernandez entered the young players to add power Red Devils attacked.

The Blues gained a number of opportunities early in the second half. Unfortunately, the players looked in a hurry when executing the goalkeeper Van der Sar.

What happened instead was the doubling United's advantage on 74 minutes. Crossing Valencia Hernandez greeted header. Hilario could not do much about curbing the ball into the goalkeeper. It was Hernandez's first goal in an official match with United.

Chelsea, who left behind two goals would not loosen the attack. Through a quick counterattack, the ball rebounding advantage Salomon Kalou Strurridge.

Unfortunately, the Blues hope of an equalizer after Dimitar Berbatov ensure pupus Community Shield title falls into the hands of United in injury time period. Position 3-1 last until the referee blew the final whistle.

The composition Players
Chelsea: Henrique Hilario, Ashley Cole (Zhirkov 79), John Terry, Paulo Ferreira (Bruma 79), Branislav Ivanovic, Frank Lampard, Michael Essien, Florent Malouda (Benayoun 72), John Obi Mikel (Drogba 60), Nicolas Anelka (Daniel Sturridge 60), Salomon Kalou.

Manchester United: Edwin Van der Sar, John O'Shea, Nemanja Vidic, Jonny Evans, Fabio da Silva (Smalling 71), Michael Carrick (Giggs 79), Paul Scholes (Fletcher 80), Antonio Valencia, Pak Ji-Sung (Nani 46), Michael Owen (Hernandez 46), Wayne Rooney (Berbatov 46)

Netherlands 0-1 Spain: Iniesta scored

2010-07-11T18:33:00.000-07:00

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Spanish national squad won the 2010 World Cup in South Africa after beating the Netherlands 1-0 in World Cup finals, Sunday (07/11/2010). Spanish victory is determined by Andres Iniesta's goal in 116 minutes.

Spain deserved it takes of the results. Dominating the game from the start, they continue to have trouble scoring.

In the fifth minute, the Spanish created a golden opportunity through Sergio Ramos. From the middle of the penalty box, he gore Xavi bait right into the middle of the goal, which unfortunately successfully thwarted Maarten Stekelenburg.

The Dutch had a reply to this threat with an accurate shot is released Dirk Kuyt from outside the penalty box. However, the shot was so weak, so easily anticipated Iker Casillas.

In the 11th minute, Ramos again endangering the Dutch goalkeeper. From the left sector, the Dutch defense, he sent the ball into the middle of the goal. However, the ball successfully blocked John Heitinga.

A minute later, David Villa mastering Xabi Alonso's bait on the left side in the penalty box and fired a shot which also deviated from the target.

Not wanting to be kept depressed, the Netherlands tried to move forward in the 15th minute. In addition to an aggressive in seizing the ball, they are also straightforward in an attack when successfully mastered.

Unfortunately, although able to reduce the domination of Spain, the Netherlands is still often make the mistake of feed so that their efforts are often broken in the middle of the road.

In the midst of adversity, the Netherlands got a free kick, following a breach of Carles Puyol to Arjen Robben. Wesley Sneijder is believed to execute the gift sent directly to the goalkeeper Casillas kicking. However, Casillas managed to secure the ball.

Despite failing, the more inflated the threat of Dutch self-confidence. Rely on the wings game, they try to penetrate the Spanish fort.

Spain is a solid chance of doing pressings in the early minutes of a little inconvenience, especially against the movement of Arjen Robben on the left side of their defense.

Fortunately, the coordination of the Dutch game is less compact. Robben several times seen trouble finding a partner for the fed. The ball was often lost due to fall at the feet of their opponents or captured.

The Dutch do not want depressed try pressing to Spain. This business is sufficiently effective relieve the surging flow of Spanish attacks in the early minutes.

The match then took place with almost no chance of tough and mean. Ball grabbing action took place is getting hot and hard. Offences for violation of a yellow card led to increasingly frequent.

The situation continues with no solution, until the minute 37, the Dutch football rewarded corner. Sneijder is executed to send the ball to Mark van Bommel, who continues to Joris Mathijsen in the middle of the penalty box Spanish.

Unfortunately, Joris Mathijsen who are in a position barely failed to reach the ball so that the out field.

Spanish reply to the threat by Pedro Rodriguez in the 38th minute. However, his kick from outside the penalty box also misses the mark.

Toward the end of the first half, Robben off hard kick from the middle of the penalty box to the lower left corner of the Spanish goalkeeper. However, the ball successfully pushed over Casillas. That is the last chance in the first round.

At minute 48, the Spanish managed to endanger the Dutch goalkeeper. The threat stems from soccer Xavi corner into the penalty box which headed by Puyol. The ball then rolled to a near Joan Capdevilla.

However, Capdevilla who stood almost without escort failed to reach the ball so the ball out of the field.

Holland's reply to the threat of long-distance shot with Arjen Robben on 52 minutes. Unfortunately, his shot strayed from the target.

After that, there's no malicious attacks until the 62nd minute, Robben managed to reach a breakthrough bait Sneijder, marched him alone to deal with Casillas, before kick off, which unfortunately on foot so the ball Casillas out of the field.

Spain can only reply to the threat on 68 minutes through David Villa. Utilizing the loose ball out of control John Heitinga, he fired a shot from the front of the goal mouth, which unfortunately still could be blocked by Heitinga.

The Netherlands has not created a threat when on 77 minutes Sergio Ramos managed to gore a soccer ball from the middle Xavi corner penalty box, but the ball rolled to the top crossbar.

Furthermore, Spain looked back to play ball and slowly mastering the Dutch dominated the game. However, the Netherlands and quietly muffle at minute 82, they slipped behind attacks led by Robben.

At that time, he was alone trying to catch bait Robin van Persie. After a scramble the ball with Puyol, Robben managed to master the ball. However, had not fired a shot, Casillas pushed hurried to secure the ball.

Despite the failure, the attack was spurred re-energize the Netherlands. Both sides went back to grab the ball to each other and exchanging attacks. However, until the long whistle sounded, no goals are created and would be forced to play extra rounds.

Two additional half-minute walk, Spain provides the pressure that led to the fall of Fabregas in the penalty box. However, Howard Webb stated there was no violation.

Harbored disappointed, Spain continued their pressure until the 95th minute, Fabregas fired a shot that can still be accurate Stekelenburg blocked.

The Dutch reply to this threat with a counter-attack led by Arjen Robben. However, Spanish defender managed to throw the ball out of the field.

The Netherlands has not created a new threat when Spain again kicked off by Andres Iniesta in the 99th minute. He entered the penalty box, but had not fired a shot, Van Bronckhorst had cheated the ball.

Not wanting to lose the moment, the Spanish continued their pressure that led to the firing Jesus Navas, who strayed into the left side of the Dutch goalkeeper.

Despite failing, Spain did not reduce the intensity of their attacks. Barely threatened, they created a number of threats that did not produce goals until the end of the first extra round.

At the beginning of the second extra round, the Dutch again forced to endure. Had not yet risen, they affected a second yellow card due to violation of John Heitinga Andres Iniesta at minute 110.

Even so, the Dutch are still trying to fight back. Unfortunately, not create a threat to say, they even cheated Iniesta's goal in 116 minutes. Utilizing breakthrough bait Cesc Fabregas, he sent the ball into the middle of the penalty box to the bottom right corner of goalkeeper Stekelenburg.

Although beaten, the Dutch are still trying to get up. Unfortunately, their efforts failed to produce goals replies to the long whistle sounded.

During the match, Spain controlled the ball as much as 56 percent and created six golden opportunity from 18 experiments. The Dutch release five accurate shots from 13 businesses.

The composition of players:
Netherlands: Maarten Stekelenburg; Gregory van der Wiel, John Heitinga, Joris Mathijsen, Giovanni van Bronckhorst (Edson Braafheid 104), Dirk Kuyt (Eljero Elia 70), Mark van Bommel, Wesley Sneijder, Nigel de Jong (Rafael Van der Vaart 98) , Arjen Robben, Robin van Persie
Spain: Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, Gerard Pique, Carles Puyol, Joan Capdevila, Xabi Alonso (Cesc Fabregas), Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets, Pedro (Jesus Navas 60), David Villa (Fernando Torres 106)

Uruguay 2-3 Germany: Forlan great goal

2010-07-10T16:26:00.000-07:00

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Uruguay failed to stem the German superiority. La Celeste struggles forced to give up 2-3 in the third winner. This time the four Panzer got bronze medal.

Joachim Low allocates a core player in the game that held in Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth, Saturday (10/07/2010). Miroslav Klose, Philipp Lahm, and Manuel Neuer was parked on the bench. Cacau was assigned to fill the place of Klose.

Meanwhile, Marcell Jansen, who played as a wing and left-back pulled forward as a tandem Cacau. Bastian Schweinsteiger wear the armband in place of Lahm.

Different as when against Spain, Panzer attack appeared since the referee blew his whistle for kick off. Mueller directly get the opportunity in minute 10. Honey, can still be blocked kick Fernando Muslera.

World champion three times before finally winning in 19 minutes. Strong candidates for the best young players, Mueller, successfully hacking into the goalpost Muslera. Bayern Munich winger's rebound advantage Schweinsteiger hard kick from outside the penalty box.

Oscar Tabarez team continues to threaten the German goal. Behind the deadly attacks resulted in the mid-first round.

Starting from the error-greetings Schweini-Schweinsteiger who failed to anticipate tekel Diego Perez. Perez immediately provide feedback to the Luis Suarez who forwarded Edinson Cavani. Cavani successful trick Hans-Jorg Butt. Position goalless draw last until halftime.

Aggressive game featured both teams continue in the second half. Forlan shocked Germany with 51 goals quickly in minutes. His great-strike carry La Celeste leading 2-1.

But Forlan cs advantage did not last long. Panzer equalized five minutes later. Jerome Boateng kick failed to saved byMuslera . Jansen directly with a header with just taking advantage of opportunities.

Uruguay had another golden opportunity. Suarez hard kick from outside the penalty box capable denied by Butt.

Germany finally got back ahead on 82 minutes. The player who took over Michael Ballack, Sami Khedira, take advantage of turmoil in front of goal Muslera. Goals are created after the defender failed to sweep the ball Uruguay Lugano Mesut Ozil corner kick.

La Celeste big opportunity to score an equalizer in the last minute. Arne Friedrich offenses committed outside the penalty box forcing the referee rewarded a free kick. Unfortunately, hard kick Forlan still hit the crossbar. After that, the referee Benito Archundia immediately blew the final whistle.

The composition Players
Uruguay: 1-Muslera; 22-Caceres, 2-Lugano, 3-Godin, 4-Fucile; 15-Perez (5-Gargano 77), 16-Pereira, 17-Arevalo; 7-Cavani (Abreu 89 ') 9 - 10 Suarez-Forlan

Germany: 22-Butt; 20-Boateng, 17-Mertesacker, 3-Friedrich, 4-Aogo; 6-Khedira, 7-Schweinsteiger, 13-Mueller 8-Ozil (Tasci 90 '); 2-Jansen (Kroos 81' ) 19-Cacau (9-Kiesling 73 ')

Germany 0-1 Spain: Puyol header

2010-07-07T17:26:00.000-07:00

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Spanish teams 1-0 win over Germany, in the semifinal of World Cup 2010 South Africa, Wednesday (07/07/2010). They had the right to advance to the finals, where the Netherlands already waiting.

The match marked the action could threaten each other in the first ten 15 minutes, although spectators had caused upset which entered the field in minutes 4.

In the sixth minute, for example, Pedro slid bait breakthrough. David Villa tried to reach him, but Manuel Neuer reacted quickly to catch the ball.

Seven minutes later, the Spanish responded by Carles Puyol. From the front of the German goal, he managed to gore bait Andres Iniesta, who unfortunately flew over the crossbar.

Furthermore, Spain played a mastery of the ball and able to dictate the game in Germany. However, it does not necessarily produce satisfactory as the German attack to respond with defensive.

Facing it, Spain experienced a deadlock. Cross and a breakthrough game they failed to penetrate the German posse.

In the midst of pressure, the Germans are also still trying to launch a counterattack. However, since when the last lot of backwards and forwards when they are late up to attack, counterattack is also often broken in the middle of the road.

The game lasted too boring without surprises, until the 29th minute Xabi Alonso kicks off distance, which unfortunately strayed to the left of goalkeeper Neuer.

Two minutes later, Germany's turn to threaten the goalkeeper of Spain, through the accurate kicking distance Piotr Trochowski. However, the ball successfully pushed over Iker Casillas out of the field.

Despite failing, threatening each other's actions to improve the quality of the game. It is marked with both camps increasingly lugasnya attack.

At minute 45 +1, Miroslav Klose to release bait Mesut Ozil welcomed the breakthrough in the penalty box. However, not had time to execute, its speed is suspended Sergio Ramos.

A minute later, Spain opened up opportunities goals through long-distance shots Pedro, who is unfortunately too easy for Neuer.

Assault each other's actions ultimately could not produce anything but the score 0-0 until the halftime whistle sounded.

Entering the second half, both camps are both trying to play fast. However, Spain looked more calm and managed to create opportunities through distance shots Xabi Alonso at minute 50, which unfortunately strayed to the right side of the net.

Germany has not attacked when the minute-to-55 and 58, David Villa and Pedro alternating kicks off remotely. While Villa stray gunfire, the execution could be defeated Pedro Neuer.

Despite failing, making German Spanish attack hesitate to develop the game and on the other hand, Spain's advantage to keep pressure.

In the 58th minute, the Spanish attack led to one golden opportunity. After mastering the ball from Xabi Alonso shipment, Iniesta sent a feed to the front of goal where David Villa stands.

Villa then dropped to her feet stuck out. Unfortunately, the ball out of reach and out of the field.

In the 68th minute, Germany had made a surprise by Toni Kross. Utilizing bait Podolski, he sent the ball into the wicket of Spain, who pushed over Casillas.

Germany has not created a new threat when Spain managed to excel through Carles Puyol scored at minute 73. From the middle of the penalty box, he gore bait into the goalkeeper Neuer Xavi.

Abandonment force Germany to loosen the defense and attack. Although looks aggressive, they have trouble slipping the attack. In fact, at minute 82, they surprised the Spanish counterattack.

At that time, Pedro dribble in the Guard Arne Friedrich. However, instead of giving the ball to Fernando Torres free-standing, he instead forced through Friedrich.

But rather than score goals, he even lost the ball and the Spanish lost a good goal opportunities.

However, Spain continues to maintain its pressure. They are consistently able to endanger the German goalkeeper. Unfortunately, a score of 1-0 did not change until the long whistle sounded.

During the match, Spain controlled the ball as much as 51 percent and created five golden opportunity from 13 experiments. Meanwhile, the German fired two shots out of five businesses accurately.

The composition of players:
Germany: Manuel Neuer; Philipp Lahm, Arne Friedrich, Per Mertesacker, Jerome Boateng (Marcell Jansen 52), Piotr Trochowski (Toni Kroos 62), Sami Khedira (Mario Gomez 80), Bastian Schweinsteiger, Lukas Podolski, Mesut Ozil, Miroslav Klose

Spain: Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, Gerard Pique, Carles Puyol, Joan Capdevila, Xabi Alonso (Carlos Marchena 90 +3), Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets, Pedro (David Silva 85), David Villa (Fernando Torres 80)

Uruguay 2-3 Netherlands: van Bronchost, Forlan magic-strike

2010-07-06T14:51:00.000-07:00

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Dutch national team advanced to the finals after a 3-2 win over Uruguay, World Cup semi-final on Tuesday (07/06/2010). This is their first finals since the World Cup in 1978.

Both sides played aggressively and exchanging attacks since the early minutes. However, poor coordination and flow of attacks bait, making each difficulty creating malicious attacks.

Even so, the Dutch looked more capable troublesome intersection bait the enemy to the game. In some occasions, the Dutch are able to make Fernando Muslera working hard.

In the fourth minute for example, Wesley Sneijder who ignored cross remove Muslera. The ball then fell at the foot of Dirk Kuyt, who promptly fired the ball into the goal. However, Kuyt shot deviated from the target.

In the tenth minute, turn Arjen Robben who endanger the goal of Uruguay. Utilizing a cross Kuyt, he managed to reach the ball and sent it toward the goal. However, Muslera successfully anticipate the threat.

Three minutes later, Sneijder fired right into the middle wicket Muslera. However, the ball hit the body of his companion, Robin van Persie.

In the midst of that impasse, Van Bronckhorst made a surprise by releasing long-range shot which lodged in the upper left corner of goalkeeper Muslera at minute 18.

The Netherlands was catapulted moral goals. They are trying to increase pressure. However, on the other hand, Uruguay increasingly insistent attack. The Dutch did not want to lose the final ticket, can survive well and occasionally create a surprise attack.

The battle lasted a lot on both sides led to tension and hardly meant, until Diego Forlan scored the equalizer to make Uruguay a 1-1, at minute 41. Controlling the ball outside the penalty box, he sent the ball into the top left corner of goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg.

The goal forced the Dutch to increase attack power. On the other hand, Uruguay refused to resign and maintain its pressure. However, the 1-1 score did not change until the halftime whistle sounded.

Entering the second half, the Dutch took the initiative to attack. However, Uruguay took them and launched a dangerous attack on 51 minutes.

At that time, outside the penalty box, Stekelenburg out of the nest drive the ball Edinson Cavani. The ball then mentally to Alvaro Pereira directly send the ball into the empty goal. However, just before the ball entered the goal, Van Bronckhorst clear out the field.

Furthermore, the two sides back to the action involved attacking each other, which though dangerous, but no meaningful chance, arrive at the 67th minute, Forlan fired a shot into the bottom right corner of the Dutch goalkeeper, who is unfortunately blocked by Stekelenburg.

Dutch react quickly reply that threat. In the 69th minute, Rafael van der Vaart fired the ball accurately from the middle of the penalty box, but Muslera dismissed.

The ball then fell at the feet of Robben. He tried to shoot the ball, but the ball deviated from the target.

Despite failure, last attack was the inspiration for the Dutch game. That is evidenced by the creation of their second goal, which was created Wesley Sneijder in the 70th minute. Mastering the bait Robin van Persie in the middle of the penalty box, he kicked the ball into the bottom left corner of the goal.

Not wanting to lose the moment, the Dutch maintained the intensity of their attacks. The result, at minute 72, they succeeded in winning 3-1 thanks to a goal Robben. From the middle of the penalty box, he gore Dirk Kuyt bait into the bottom right corner of the goal Muslera.

The goal was to make the game seem more straightforward and the Dutch firm. Although not entirely free of threats, they controlled the game and create a dangerous attacks.

In the 87th minute, the Dutch launched a counterattack that almost led to the fourth goal. Having mastered the bait Van Persie, Robben dribbled into the penalty box alone and fired a shot, which unfortunately is too weak so that it can be secured Muslera.

In the midst of domination, the Dutch were shocked second goal Uruguayan Maxi Pereira scored at minute 90 +1. Controlling the ball outside the penalty box, he fired the ball into the bottom right corner of the Dutch goalkeeper.

The goal of moral toss Uruguay. Despite short notice, they kept trying to find a third goal. They then are able to complicate the Netherlands, but failed to avoid a 2-3 defeat.

During the match, the Dutch controlled the ball as much as 53 percent and seven shots off accurately than eleven business. Meanwhile, Uruguay created six golden opportunity from 12 experiments.

The composition of players:
Uruguay: Fernando Muslera; Diego Godin, Mauricio Victorino, Walter Gargano, Maximiliano Pereira, Martin Caceres, Diego Perez, Alvaro Pereira (Sebastian Abreu 78), Egidio Arevalo, Edinson Cavani, Diego Forlan (Sebastián Fernandez 85)
Netherlands: Maarten Stekelenburg, Khalid Boulahrouz, John Heitinga, Joris Mathijsen, Giovanni van Bronckhorst, Dirk Kuyt, Mark van Bommel, Wesley Sneijder, Academy de Zeeuw (Rafael van der Vaart 46), Arjen Robben (Eljero Elia 89), Robin van Persie

Argentina 0-4 Germany: Klose double

2010-07-03T10:04:00.000-07:00

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Germany humiliate Argentina at World Cup 2010 quarter-finals, Saturday (3/7/10). In a duel in Cape Town Stadium this, "Der Panzer" destroy "Albiceleste" with four goals without reply, to reach the semi-final ticket.

Thomas Mueller of Germany through header with just the party started in the third minute. After that, "Die Mannschaft" adding three more goals in the second half through Miroslav Klose, and Arne Friedrich, before Klose scored both goals in the final game, to complement the suffering of Argentina.

In the semifinals, Germany will meet the winner of Spain vs Paraguay. The last four of this duel will take place July 8 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban.

When the referee's whistle sounds Ravshan Irmatov kick-off, the Germans immediately appear aggressive, so they quickly create opportunities. Even when the match lasted just three minutes, "Der Panzer" has ripped the nets "La Albiceleste" to lead 1-0.

This quick goals early from bait Bastian Schweinsteiger free-kick on the right sector, the Argentine defense. Ball that led to the goal mouth can not be anticipated well by the Argentine defense, so Thomas Mueller who has a high posture, easily heading. The ball was unstoppable for hacking into the goalkeeper Sergio Romero.

This quickly excellence makes the players more confidence to play Germany. "Die Mannschaft" master of the game because it dominated the midfield. This makes Argentina very difficult, let alone every movement of Lionel Messi is always under guard.

23 minutes, Germany, almost doubling the advantage. Mueller from the right wing movement can not be stopped Argentina's back row, so that the Bayern Munich player was able to penetrate the penalty box, before delivering a cross. Unfortunately, Miroslav Klose did not execute the ball perfectly, because even in the free position, kick off the top crossbar.

Argentina tried to get out of the pressure by doing the ball Possession. This tactic gives the effect was quite encouraging, because it is slowly troops "Tango" is beginning to erode the dominance of Germany.

In fact, at minute 36, Albiceleste could present a serious threat and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer hacked. However, Carlos Tevez and Gonzalo Higuain, who joined forces to score a goal it had already caught offside, so the goal is disallowed.

Despite continued to launch attacks, Argentina's reply has not been able to score goals. Until halftime, the score remained 1-0 to Germany.

After a pause, Argentina took the initiative to control the game and continue to launch pressure. But strikes from Tevez, Messi, Higuain and difficult to tear down "the Berlin Wall" which was built two-bodied like a giant central defender, Per Mertesacker and Arne Friedrich.

As a result, the Argentine players try other ways to create opportunities, that is a kick from a distance. Diego Maradona team effort was not very profitable, because everything can be thwarted by goalkeeper Manuel Neuer scintillating action.

Instead of scoring a reply, Argentina, just conceded a goal back on 68 minutes. Counterattack built "Der Panzer" lasted a very effective, because when the Mueller master ball, he immediately sent a feed to Podolski who pierced the left wing. Gets custody of the two opposing players, Podolski gave the bait past the goalkeeper and defender flat Argentina. Klose free-standing at the mouth of the goal, the ball easily mencocor to change a 2-0 score.

Only six minutes later, Germany again ripped through the netting Romero sontekan Friedrich defender, ending the glorious action of Bastian Schweinsteiger. Schweinsteiger showed skill in individuals with the passing of three Argentine defender, when combing the right side of defense. After that, he gave the operand slowly to Friedrich, who easily struck the ball into the net.

3-0 advantage, which makes the odds towards the semi-final was wide open, not to satisfy the German players. Like a panther ready to destroy all enemies, Hitler's troops this country fall apart again make Argentina one minute when the match remaining. Klose add to the collection tally to two in this fight, as well as completing a 4-0 German victory party, which lasted until the game ended.

Thus, the German semi-final ticket pulled and still maintain the hope of reaching the fourth title of the most prestigious tournament between nations in this world. And, they also recorded his 47th victory from 58 matches at the World Cup.

- Composition of players

Argentina: 22-Sergio Romero; 4-Nicolas Burdisso, 2-Martin Demichelis, 6-Gabriel Heinze, 15-Nicolas Otamendi (23-Javier Pastore); 14-Javier Mascherano, 20-Maxi Rodriguez, 7-Angel Di Maria (16 -Sergio Aguero), 10-Lionel Messi; 9-Carlos Tevez, 11-Gonzalo Higuain.

Germany: 1-Manuel Neuer, 16-Philipp Lahm, 17-Per Mertesacker, 3-Arne Friedrich, 20-Jerome Boateng (2-Marcell Jansen 71 '); 6-Sami Khedira (18-Toni Kroos), 7-Bastian Schweinsteiger ; 13-Thomas Mueller (15-Piotr Trochowski), 8-Mesut Oezil, 10-Lukas Podolski; 11-Miroslav Klose.

Uruguay 1-1 Ghana: Muntari,Forlan scored, Suarez sent-off

2010-07-02T16:09:00.001-07:00

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Uruguay advanced to the semifinals after beating Ghana on penalties with the score 4-2, Friday (7/2/2010). In the semifinals, they will be against the Dutch, in Cape Town, 7 July.

The result was a great fortune for Uruguay. How not against Ghana, they left earlier due to long-distance kicks Sulley Muntari in the 45th minute +2.

After that, they were able to score an equalizer through Diego Forlan's free-kick on 55 minutes. However, they do not escape from a mental exam.

1-1 score lasted until the end of normal round so that the game was forced to proceed to an additional round. At the end of the second extra round, Uruguay, disaster struck the red card, followed by Luis Suarez hold the ball in line, to prevent fire signed Uruguay goalkeeper Dominic Adiyah -minute 120 +2.

However, it was also the misfortune to be a turning point in Uruguay. Because, Asamoah Gyan who is believed to execute the penalty fails to maximize opportunities. Mental shot hit the crossbar.

Ghana can not do anything about it because the referee immediately blew his whistle Benqurenca termination and immediate commencement of an additional round of penalty kicks.

In this round, goalkeeper Fernando Muslera successfully confront the execution of two Ghanaian players. Meanwhile, the stronghold of Uruguay, only the execution Maximiliano Pereira, who failed to meet targets.

Penalties:
1. Forlan of Uruguay (Goal)
2. Gyan of Ghana (Goal)
3. Victorino Uruguay (Goal)
4. Appiah of Ghana (Goal)
5. Scotti Uruguay (Goal)
6. Mensah of Ghana (Muslera foiled )
7. Pereira (fumble)
8. Adiyah Ghana (Muslera foiled )
9. Abreu Uruguay (Gol)

The composition of players:

Uruguay: Fernando Muslera; Diego Lugano (Andres Scotti 37), Mauricio Victorino, Jorge Fucile, Maximiliano Pereira, Diego Perez, Egidio Arevalo, Edinson Cavani (Sebastian Abreu 76), Alvaro Fernandez (Nicolas Lodeiro 47), Luis Suarez, Diego Forlan

Ghana: Kingson Richard; John Pantsil, John Mensah Isaac Vorsah, Hans Sarpei; Anthony Annan, Kevin-Prince Boateng, Samuel Inkoom (Stephen Appiah 74), Sulley Muntari (Dominic Adiyiah 88), Kwadwo Asamoah, Asamoah Gyan

Netherlands 2-1 Brazil: Melo red-card

2010-07-02T15:58:00.000-07:00

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The Netherlands won the 2010 World Cup semi-final tickets after removing Brazilian favorite team with the score 2-1, Friday (2/7/2010). In a match at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, which was stained red card to the Brazilian player, became a star because of Wesley Sneijder scored the winner through the header at minute 68.

Brazil hopes to have time to uncover opportunities to maintain sixth World Cup title thanks to the scoring in the 10th minute by Robinho. However, at minute 52, "Oranje" reciprocate when Felipe Melo made an own goal. Sneijder then presents a nightmare for "Selecao".

Thus, the Netherlands will face the winners between Uruguay and Ghana in the semis. They fight in the upcoming July 7 will fight a ticket to the final. For the Dutch, their success was their closer for the first degree after only a runner-up in 1974 and 1978.

The duel lasted referee Yuichi Nishimura tighter since the kick-off whistle. Both teams, which both use aggressive formation with attacking midfielder to play three, appearing in a fast tempo.

Brazil is superior in the 10th minute. Robinho was the one who ripped the nets Maarten Stekelenburg. Midfielder who was a star at Real Madrid this breakthrough bait perfectly completing Melo from midfield. Before entering the penalty box, Robinho that preceded the release of Dutch defender kicks the ball flat and can not be driven Stekelenburg. 1-0 for the "Selecao".

Strikes continued to be forces "Samba". Minute 30, they exhibit an entertaining game before endangering the Dutch goalkeeper. Robinho's first show with a stunning individual action through the three Dutch players who block the left wing. Then, he gives feedback to the Luis Fabiano flat, which continues the style backheel to Kaka.

From outside the penalty box, Real Madrid midfielder was released kick curled into the top left corner. Lucky, Stekelenburg anticipates quick enough so the action of flight successfully repulsed out The Jabulani and just gave birth to a corner kick.

"The Flying Dutchmen" does not want to keep suppressed. In the last 10 minutes before the break, they do pressure, including when Wesley Sneijder threaten goalkeeper Julio Cesar in the 36th minute. From outside the penalty box, the Inter Milan player was kicked off very fast. However, precise ball towards Cesar's arms, who caught him with a stick. The first half ended 1-0.

After a pause, the Dutch tried to appear more aggressive with the first attack took the initiative. However, their efforts reached an impasse because every time Robben or Robin van Persie and Sneijder the ball, the Brazil players directly docked without giving too little space for them to show individual action.

However, at minute 52, the Dutch managed to score a goal in return. This time, Melo who give "gifts" through his own goal when the ball kicks intends Sneijder from outside the penalty box. Misunderstandings between Melo and goalkeeper Julio Cesar, who spilled the ball forward to welcoming the stomach. Apparently, Melo even slightly change the direction of the ball, which makes Cesar helpless. The ball was slid into the empty goal.

Reply to this goal whipped up the enthusiasm of the Dutch players. "The Flying Dutchmen" began to take control of the game so they are more often threatened goalkeeper Cesar. Conversely, decreases seen Brazil game. The variation of the attack that looks to have goals before missing a direct reply.

Successfully exploited this opportunity to a maximum by the Dutch. At minute 68, they added another goal by heading Sneijder, who continue to feed Dirk Kuyt's header after receiving feedback from a corner kick. Situation getting worse when Melo gets a red card in the 73rd minute. Juventus midfielder was expelled for committing a violation to Robben.

Playing with 10 men did not make the Brazilian spirit loose. In the 81st minute, they almost equalize the score during a corner kick. Maicon release the kick straight into the mouth of the goal that resulted in chaos. Unfortunately, no Brazilian players who grabbed the skin of the round so that Kuyt could drive out.

In the last five minutes before the game finished, Brazil appears more pressing to pursue his goal deficit one. Dunga team effort was not fruitless because the Netherlands has strengthened the line behind him to secure the victory. The Netherlands also stepped into the semis.

Composition of players

Netherlands: 1-Maarten Stekelenburg; 13-Andre Ooijer, 3-John Heitinga, 5-Giovanni van Bronckhorst, 2-Gregory van der Wiel; 8-Nigel de Jong, 6-Mark van Bommel, 10-Wesley Sneijder, 7-Dirk Kuyt, 11-Arjen Robben; 9-Robin van Persie (21-Klaas-Jan Huntelaar 85 ').

Brazil: 1-Julio Cesar; 4-Juan, 3-Lucio, 6-Michel Bastos (16-Gilberto Melo 61 '), 2-Maicon; 5-Felipe Melo, 8-Gilberto Silva, 10-Kaka, 11-Robinho 13-Dani Alves; 9-Luis Fabiano (21-Nilmar 77 ').

Spain 1-0 Portugal: The best of David Villa

2010-06-29T19:53:00.000-07:00

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David Villa was transformed into the most powerful weapon for Spain in this 2010 World Cup. When Fernando Torres barren, "El Guaje" just make a hit and always be a determinant of the success of Spain until now climbed four quarter-finals of the annual event.

Yes, can not be denied Villa into life "El Matador", which is aiming for a big history in the World Cup arena. Barcelona striker is always emerged as a hero through the goal-tally, that makes "La Furia Roja" get out of critical condition.

Want a proof? When Spain was threatened following a 0-1 defeat of Switzerland at the premiere party allowance for Group H, Villa reveals the expectations of this European championship with two on goal tally is nested in Honduras. Then, he scored again to open the way to ensure that the Spanish champions itself as a group, when defeated Chile 2-1 in the final group stage match.

Do not stop there. The former Valencia striker is back to show the capability and credibility when Spain face Portugal in the round of 16 large, Tuesday (29/6/10). At the moment Spain difficulty dismantling defense "Seleccao das Quinas" which was very tough - never conceded during the group stage - Villa emerged as the ice breaker.

He completed a one-two cooperation Andres Iniesta and Xavi Hernandez , with a critical goal to the round of eight large Spanish. Receive feed backheel Xavi, Villa emerging from the left side melepakan shots. Although goalkeeper Ricardo was arrested, "The Kid" back to the skin rebounds round with his right foot. Pedestal is not good enough not hinder him to poke the ball, which had hit the crossbar before bouncing into the goal.

This is the fourth goal during the World Cup 2010 Villa, so he's now topped the list of top scores, together with Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain and Slovakia striker Robert Vittek. This 28-year-old player also adds coffers in the national team tally to 42 from 62 appearances, and closer to himself as the top score of all time Spain.

Villa is currently closed to within two goals of staying Raul Gonzalez, who collected 44 goals. But for the World Cup goals, Villa was noted as the most productive players in the country this Matador.

Because, since appearing in the World Cup in 2006 until the present edition, the player who is married to Patricia Gonzalez (ex-footballer's daughter) in 2003 and has two daughters named Zaida and OIaya, is already packed seven goals. That is, he's more two goals from the likes of Emilio Butragueño, Fernando Hiero, Fernando Morientes and Raul.

Brazil 3-0 Chile: Juan, Fabiano, Robinho scored

2010-06-28T15:46:00.000-07:00

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Brazil squad booked a 3-0 victory over Chile, in the round of 16 large, Monday (06/28/2010). They also cruised into the quarter-finals, where the Netherlands already waiting.

The result was so relieved because Brazil had stressed earlier in the game. Even so, they can hardly be said is threatened because the Chilean experience problems with the accuracy of the bait that makes them broke their attack in the middle of the road. A number of experimental remote execution is also not very troublesome Chile Julio Cesar.

On the other hand, the Brazilian looked impatiently awaiting an opportunity to counterattack or trying to find a dead ball opportunity. Although not easy, yet they managed to excel thanks to a goal Juan in the 35th minute. Utilizing soccer corner Maicon, Juan gore ball into the top right corner of goalkeeper Claudio Bravo.

Chile has not created a new threat when Brazil double advantage through Luis Fabiano in the 38th minute. Having mastered the bait breakthrough Ricardo Kaka, Fabiano deceive goalkeeper Claudio Bravo before inserting the ball into the middle of the Chilean goalkeeper.

A pair of goals that catapulted the confidence of Brazil. They even managed to fix pengusaan slowly out of the pressure the ball and Chile. Unfortunately, despite not being broken in, they failed to add a goal until the halftime whistle sounded.

Entering the second half, the game have not changed much. Chile is still enthusiastic about holding control of the game and Brazil many opportunities waiting for counterattacks.

While so, Chile is also still continue to have difficulties to improve the accuracy of feed. After several attempts and failed, Chile finally returned shocked Brazil's third goal was created Robinho in the 59th minute.

Gol started from individual action through a posse Ramires Chile. Entering the heart of the opponent defense, he took off the bait to Robinho who slammed the ball into the opposing goal.

The goal was not immediately shake the determination Chile. Although still not found the compactness, they continue to try to provide resistance.

Brazil alone would not be goaded opponent's game. As if to understand the problem of Chile, Brazil tends to be much temporizing counterattack.

Brazil was one of tactics. It's just different from the previous, more efficiently manage Chile ranks survive when the enemy attacked.

Chile businesses effective enough to reduce Brazil's attack. Unfortunately, that's not good enough to make them miss out, until the fight ended.

During the 90 minutes, six shots off Brazil accurate than 17 businesses. Meanwhile, Chile created three golden opportunity from 15 experiments.

Brazil: Julio Cesar, Maicon, Lucio, Juan, Michel Bastos, Ramires, Gilberto Silva, Dani Alves, Kaka (82 Kleberson), Robinho (Gilberto 85th), Luis Fabiano (Nilmar 76)

Chile: Claudio Bravo; Mauricio Isla (Rodrigo Millar Carvajal 62), Pablo Contreras (Rodrigo Tello Valenzuela 46), Ismael Fuentes, Arturo Vidal, Mark Gonzalez (Jorge Valdivia 46), Carlos Carmona, Gonzalo Jara, Humberto Suazo, Jean Beausejour, Alexis Sanchez

Netherlands 2-1 Slovakia: Robben trade-mark goal

2010-06-28T09:57:00.000-07:00

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Holland stepped into the World Cup quarterfinals in 2010. 2-1 victory over Slovakia in the 16 final round , Monday (28/6/10), making the "Oranje" getting closer to his dream of embracing the first degree between nations most prestigious event.

Arjen Robben and Wesley Sneijder became the star of Netherlands victory. Robben to open the scoring "Windmills Affairs" was on ke18 minutes and Sneijder doubled as the match in Estadio Moses Mabhida, Durban, this, the remaining seven minutes.

At the end of games, entertainment Slovakia had one goal after goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg against Martin Jakubko in the penalty box. The referee gave the penalty shootout and Robert Vittek with perfect execution to change the score finished 2-1, before the referee's whistle sounded the game was over.

Furthermore, the Netherlands will meet the winner of Brazil vs Chile. Quarterfinal game will take place at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, July 2.

The Dutch appear more aggressive as the kick-off whistle blowing referee. Bert van Marwijk team was immediately obtained a good chance in the 10th minute, through cooperation Robin van Persie and Wesley Sneijder. Persie, Sneijder handed to feed flat, puncture of the left sector. However, flat-kick Sneijder could be anticipated well by the goalkeeper in January Mucha, who caught the round leather.

Only eight minutes later, the team "Oranje" had succeeded in tearing the nets Slovakia. Arjen Robben managed to maximize the chance of obtaining, based on a quick counterattack. Operand gets the ball from behind, Robben who comb the right side of the field, dribbled to the center after passing an opponent's players. Still outside the penalty box, Bayern Munich's players are off hard kick. Three players pass the ball and lodged in the lower left corner of the goal, because the goalkeeper can not be reached in January Mucha.

These advantages make the Netherlands a little lower the tension of strikes. "The Flying Dutchmen" had apparently chosen to secure its superiority, while seeking additional opportunities to score goals. No wonder, if the ball over a lot of scrolling in midfield because the Dutch players piled up five players in these vital sectors.

When the first round of matches remaining two minutes, the Dutch have the opportunity to add another goal. Unfortunately, Van Persie grabbed the ball imperfect Mark van Bommel cross from the right wing. The ball strayed far on the left side of the net. Score remained 1-0 until the break.

Entering the second half, the Dutch returned to the pressure. Robben again presents a serious threat in the 50th minute. Similar to the way of scoring goals in the first round, this time Robben also penetrate from the right wing. He drove the ball into the middle and fired hard before entering the penalty box. Unfortunately, this time the ball is past the crowd of Slovak players, thin slip on the right side of goal.

Slovak Dutch continued to attack the defense. After 58 minutes, "Orange" again to create opportunities through a free kick, following a breach of Robben on the right wing. Van Persie, who became taker, releasing hard kick straight to the mouth of the goal. Mucha fairly swiftly, so that it can punch out the Jabulani, so that is safe from being broken in the Slovak goal.

Kept under pressure, Slovakia tried to get up. Hard work from Vladimír Weiss team was almost fruitless in the 67th minute through Miroslav Stoch, who successfully penetrated the penalty box and release the hard kick. But goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg able dismissed so that only a corner-kick delivery.

Only intermittent minute, casting back Slovakia serious threat. This time turn the team's top score, Robert Vittek, who get a golden opportunity to equalize the score, after receiving feedback breakthrough. Again Stelenburg able to confront this threat, because he can kick the ball brushed aside Vittek, who lived opposite him.

The Dutch immediately responded by launching a counterattack. Their efforts resulted in the almost-73 minutes when Dirk Kuyt speculative kick from outside the penalty box. Liverpool kick hard this must be forced Mucha working hard to skim out the round leather.

In the 83rd minute, the Dutch succeeded in doubling its superiority by kicking Wesley Sneijder. This time, Kuyt became inspiration for it was he who paved the way for Sneijder to add to the collection tally to two in the World Cup in 2010.

Kuyt earlier Mucha bamboozle goalkeepers. Although the goal guarded only one player, he chose to give the bait drop to Sneijder who are in a more favorable position. Sneijder hits the ball easily to change the score to 2-0.

Entered injury time, Slovakia had one consolation goal. Stekelenburg violate Jakubko forbidden in the box, so the referee gave the penalty spot. Vittek execute perfectly to change the score became 2-1, and this is the fourth goal in World Cup Vittek. Unfortunately, after the goal was the referee immediately blew his whistle too long after the match marks.

Composition of players

Netherlands: 1-Maarten Stekelenburg; 4-Joris Mathijsen, 3-John Heitinga, 5-Giovanni van Bronckhorst, 2-Gregory van der Wiel; 8-Nigel de Jong, 6-Mark van Bommel, 10-Wesley Sneijder, 11-Arjen Robben (17-Eljero Elia 70 '), seven-Dirk Kuyt, 9-Robin van Persie (21-Klaas-Jan Huntelaar 79').

Slovakia: 1-Jan Mucha; 16-Jan Durica, 3-Martin Skrtel, 5-Radoslav Zabavnik (14-Martin Jakubko 88 '), 2-Peter Pekarik, 17-Marek Hamsik (10-Marek Sapara 88'), 19 - Juraj Kucka; 18-Erik Jendrisek (20-Kamil Kopunek 70 '), 15-Miroslav Stoch, 7-Vladimir Weiss, 11-Robert Vittek.

USA 1-2 Ghana: Boateng, Donovan, Gyan scored

2010-06-26T16:22:00.000-07:00

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Ghana stepped into 2010 World Cup quarter-final. "The Black Stars," won round eight of the ticket's most prestigious event after conquering the United States 2-1 in the Stadium Royal Bafokeng, Rustenburg, on Saturday (26/6/10).

Striker Asamoah Gyan who became the hero of Ghana, thanks to his goal in the second minute extra period. Thus, Ghana would face Uruguay in the quarter finals at the Stadium, Soccer City, Johannesburg, 3 July.

This result also ashed hopes once the U.S. to avenge its failure four years ago. World Cup 2006 in Germany, the U.S. is also excluded because the 1-2 defeat of Ghana in the final group stage match.

Ghana, the only country from the continent of Africa that qualify for the round of 16 large, aggressive since the kick-off whistle sounded. "The Black Stars" did not wait long to achieve excellence, because in the fifth minute Kevin Prince Boateng has been hacking into goalkeeper Tim Howard.

Starting from a fairly quick counterattack, Boateng dribbling toward the heart of defense. Before penetrating the penalty box, this midfielder fired hard, using his left foot. Ball along the ground could not be reached Howard, and lodged in the lower right corner of the net. 1-0 to Ghana.

This rapid superior spirit of the players making increasingly impassioned Ghana. They continue to launch attacks, which forced the U.S. rear guard offense. From here, Ghana, almost doubling the advantage on 17 minutes when the referee gave a free kick from the right of the U.S. defense sector. Asamoah Gyan, who became the executor, fired hard into the left side of goal, but Howard punched out the round leather.

As the match entered the half hour, the U.S. began to get out of pressure. "The Yanks" to play more patiently to take control of the midfield, seeking opportunities to penetrate the defense of Ghana. This strategy gives a pretty good result because in the 34th minute, they almost equalized.

Robbie Findley escaped the offside trap, bait when menerim breakthrough from midfield. Honey, Findley hard kick right foot, which was already in the goal mouth, can still be driven goalkeeper Richard Kingson. One of this golden opportunity passed.

Entering the second half, immediately took the initiative to attack the U.S.. Golden opportunity was directly obtained by this country, "Uncle Sam", was passed substitute Benny Feilhaber. But, again Kingson appear quite brilliant, because he can hold the ball cocoran Feilhaber, who lived opposite him. Congratulations again wicket Ghana.

U.S. insistent Serangab eventually make them the best chance in the 60th minute, when Clint Dempsey violated Jonathan Mensah in the penalty box. Referee: Viktor Kassai right-back reward was a yellow card, while providing penalty was executed perfectly by Landon Donovan. Score 1-1.

U.S., which during the group stage of mental and passion always showed high, the more excited after scoring equalizing goal. They continue to confine the defense of Ghana, and almost added another goal in the 75th minute, when Michael Bradly escaped the offside trap to receive feedback breakthrough. But, right midfield kick was too weak so the ball easily captured Kingson.

Although still in control of the game, the U.S. could not add another goal until 45 minutes after the second round. This makes the duel a draw score followed by a round of extended time for 2x15 minutes.

In the round that requires physical stamina and endurance strength of these players, Ghana managed to steal the opportunity. At minute 92, Asamoah Gyan escaped from two U.S. defenders when chase bait ball hull of the defense sector of Ghana. Did not wait long, after controlling a ball with his chest and made it into the penalty box, Gyan hits the ball with his left foot driven away without being able to Howard. 2-1 to Ghana.

In the remaining time, up to 15 minutes of the second extension of time, the U.S. was unable to score a goal in return. Launched attacks can not penetrate the defense again Ghana, which was built very rapidly after reaching excellence.

Composition of the player

The United States: 1-Tim Howard; 3-Carlos Bocanegra, Jay DeMerit, 15, 12-Jonathan Bornstein, Steve Cherundolo, 6; 13th-Ricardo Clark (19-Maurice Edu 30 '), 4-Michael Bradley, Clint Dempsey-8 , 10-Landon Donovan; 20-Robbie Findley (22-Benny Feilhaber 46 '), 17-Jozy Altidore (9-Herculez Gomez 91').

Ghana: 22-Richard Kingson; 5-John Mensah, 8-Jonathan Mensah, 2-Hans Sarpei (19-Lee Addy 71 '), 4-John Pantsil, 23-Kevin-Prince Boateng (10-Stephen Appiah), 6 - Annan Anthony, 13-Andre Ayew, 7-Samuel Inkoom (11-Sulley Muntari 112 '); 3-Asamoah Gyan, Kwadwo Asamoah-21.

Uruguay 2-1 Korea Republic: Suarez double, Lee Chung-Yong scored

2010-06-26T09:35:00.000-07:00

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Uruguay stepped into the 2010 World Cup quarter finals, after conquering the South Korea 2-1 at half 16 of the stadium Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth on Saturday (26/6/10). Luis Suarez is a hero of victory "La Celeste", because she bought a pair of the winning goal.

Furthermore, Uruguay will meet the winner between the United States and Ghana. They will compete for a ticket to the semifinals of the most prestigious event of this four-yearly.

In fact, South Korea started the game with a pretty convincing. "Asian Tigers", who had learned from the experience against the representatives from South America when it meets Argentina in the group phase, implementing a strategy to attack from the kick-off whistle sounded. Ferocity they hardly fruitful goals in the fourth minute, when a free kick opportunity pass. Apparently the fate they had not luck, because the ball execution Park Chu-Young from outside the penalty box hit the goalpost.

Uruguay respond directly. From a counterattack, "La Celeste" South Korea managed to tear the nets in the seventh minute. Diego Forlan who initiated the creation of the prime goals such action, because of the left wing, giving him the bait behind the defense flat in South Korea.

Thought no one was chasing Uruguayan players, the players let the skin behind South Korea through the mouth round the goal. Apparently, Suarez who was standing on the right side and managed to catch the ball reach it. Easily, the Ajax striker hits Jabulani - the official World Cup ball in 2010 - .1-0 to Uruguay.

Conceded the match when age is still "young", South Korea tried to get up and keep playing in a fast tempo. However, lack of creation of an attack makes all the effort they are always able to break defenses Uruguay.

On the contrary, the world champion in 1830 and 1950 was nearly double the advantage on 26 minutes, due to negligence Lee Jung-Soo, who is too brave to play ball in the back of the sector. Lucky, Suarez, who received the ball rebounds kick-Soo Jung of about Forlan, declared offside. If not, can be ascertained Suarez scored again because after receiving the ball bounce, he lived facing the goalie.

Toward the end of the game, Korea threatens Uruuay goalkeeper. However, the "Knights Taeguk" never found a gap for the Uruguay defense eroded the wall, so the first half ended with the score still 1-0.

At the beginning of the second round, right defender Cho Yong-Hyung Korea made a blunder that was almost fatal. Intends to make a back-pass to his colleague, the ball just fell to the feet Suarez. Lucky, the Uruguayan striker selfish opportunities facing it, because he did not give the bait to free-standing Forlan on the left side. Suarez chose to release a direct shot from outside the penalty box, so Sung-Ryong easily catch the ball.

After that, Korea is more violent. Park Ji-Sung and his colleagues began to dominate the game and keep pressing the Uruguayan defense. 54 minutes, Ji-Sung threatening Uruguay goalkeeper, when heading a cross Cha Du-Ri. But Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera saved brilliantly, because he's flying action to catch the ball header.

Assault for the attack which was built, making South Korea may be equalized 1-1-minute 67. Lee Chung-Yong maximize the chances of obtaining gold, with a wild ball at the mouth of the goal from a free kick outside the penalty box.

But happiness is torn Korea in 79th minute. Again Suarez that presents a nightmare for the Asian Tigers, after the execution of the right side of the ball goal nets thrilling South Korea. Suarez goal is spelled out very beautiful, because the ball hard and hit the left side of the curve so that the wicket and bounce into the net. 2-1 to Uruguay.

Toward the end of the game, South Korea again nearly equalize the score. Lee Dong-Gook, who escaped the offside trap, already in position to break free from the hard kick in the penalty box. But Muslera spry enough to restrain him, so that the ball that got past the body, not too heavy toward the mouth of the goal. As a result, Diego Lugano could chase and drive out, before the round leather touches the goal line.

Until the game is over, Uruguay was able to maintain its superiority. "Le Celeste" had stepped into a big round of eight, and move closer to his dream of repeating the history of the years 1930 and 1950.

Composition of players

Uruguay: 1-Fernando Muslera; 3-Diego Godin (six-Mauricio Victorino 45 '), 2-Diego Lugano, 4-Jorge Fucile, 16-Maxi Pereira; 17-Egidio Arevalo, 15-Diego Perez, 11-Alvaro Pereira ( Lodeiro 14-Nicolas), 7-Edinson Cavani; 9-Luis Suarez (20-Alvaro Fernandez) 10-Diego Forlan.

South Korea: 18-Jung Sung-Ryong, 14-Lee Jung-Soo, 4-Cho Yong-Hyung, 12-Lee Young-Pyo, 22-Cha Du-Ri, 16-Ki Sung-Yueng, 8-Kim Jung- Woo, 13-Kim Jae-Sung (20-Lee Dong-Gook), 17-Lee Chung-Yong; 10-Park Chu-Young, 7-Park Ji-Sung.

Chile 1-2 Spain: Villa, Iniesta, Millar scored

2010-06-25T15:11:00.000-07:00

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Spain finally qualifying for the last 16 World Cup in 2010 as Group H World Cup champion in 2010 after the conquest of Chile, Friday (06/25/2010). Tim "Matador" will face Portugal in the final 16.

Spanish victory in the final group stage match at Loftus Stadium Verfeld, Pretoria, was determined by two goals in the first round. David Villa opened the scoring through a long range shot in the left wing, taking advantage of a long feed from Xabi Alonso who failed discarded goalkeeper Claudio Bravo.

Andres Iniesta added goals for Spain in cooperation with the foot to the Villa in the 37th minute. Chile is playing hard since the beginning of the match finally play with 10 players because the midfielder Marco Estarada got second yellow card after Fernando Torres break before Iniesta goals happen.

In the backward condition, Chile instead turned to pressing at the beginning of the second half. Just two minutes after the break, Rodrigo Millar minimize lag becomes 1-2. New players entered in the second round that kicks off the ball hard and turn after about knee Pique.

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque and then pulled Torres and Cesc Fabregas enter. With one striker, Spain attacks has heightened the focus. Breakthrough balls from Fabregas and Xavi Herandez always oriented towards the Villa as a single attacker.

Chile plays with games in all these disciplines. So get a chance to attack, Marcelo Bielsa's brave troops leaving two players to keep the defense. When attacked, the player immediately docked in the middle and rear.

Despite losing, Chile still qualify for the next round. They're going against another team from South America, Brasil, who won Group G after a 0-0 draw versus Portugal.

The composition of players:
Chile: Bravo; Medel, Ponce, Jara, Isla; Estrada, Vidal, Gonzalez (Millar 46); Beausejour, Sanchez (Orellana 65); Valdivia (Paredes 46).

Spain: Casillas, Ramos, Puyol, Pique, Capdevila, Xavi, Alonso (Martinez 73), Busquets, Torres (Fabregas 55), Iniesta, Villa.

Cameroon 1-2 Netherlands: Van Persie, Huntelaar strikes

2010-06-24T17:57:00.000-07:00

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Holland pass to ensure themselves a big round of 16 as Group E winners after the bend of Cameroon with a score of 2-1. Conversely, Cameroon pan one left out without any points.

Fun "Der Oranje" was more complete after the midfielder Arjen Robben appeared as a substitute in the match. In two previous matches, Bayern Munich's players could not appear because not yet fit after suffering an injury some time ago.

Although new entrants in the 73rd minute, Robben's first game instantly gave a new color for the fleet Bert van Marwijk. Ten minutes after replacing Rafael van der Vaart, Robben almost makes goals against Souleymanou Hamidou. Robben kick hit the post and return to the playing field. Substitute, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, poking the ball into the goal wild.

The goal was to be the last goal in these games. Previously, Robin van Persie opened the scoring through the movement of the goal that made from a narrow angle on 25 minutes. Cameroon had equalized through a penalty Samuel Eto'o in the 66th minute.

With this victory, the Netherlands will face Slovakia in the big 16. As for Japan, which beat the Danes, will face Paraguay.

The composition of players:
Cameroon: Hamidou, Geremi, N'Koulou (Song 74), M'Bia, Assou-Ekotto; N'Guemo, Makoun, Chedjou, Bong (Aboubakar 56), Eto'o, Choupo-Moting (Idrissou 72), N ' Guemo.

Netherlands: Stekelenburg, Boulahrouz, Mathijsen, Heitinga, Van Bronckhorst, De Jong, Kuyt (Elia 66), Van der Vaart (Robben 73), Van Bommel, Sneijder, Van Persie (Huntelaar 59).

Denmark 1-3 Japan: Honda inspiring

2010-06-24T17:47:00.000-07:00

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Japan used to have a figure on the star Hidetoshi Nakata. Then, later appeared Shunsuke Nakamura. Now, the 'Blue Samurai' welcome Keisuke Honda.

Honda's name has not been as popular as Nakata or Nakamura. Because, unlike the two seniors who played in Europe's top leagues - Nakata with Perugia and AS Roma in Serie A, while Nakamura at Celtic - and Honda "only" play for CSKA Moscow.

But, what is shown youth 24 years is in the World Cup this time, really can make a new star was ordained into Japanese. And it can be proven by the two goals that have been printed so far.

One goal he struck when Japan beat Cameroon in their opening Group E match While the other one was when beat Denmark 3-1 , result that makes the Japanese sauntered into big 16.

Honda's latest goal scored in a way that relatively unusual in the World Cup this time: a free kick. From outside the penalty box, he took off his left foot shot past the Danish posse. The ball curved, nested in the pillar before goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen far.

Do not stop there, Honda is also become inspiration for the third Japan goal. Here, he writhed outwit some Danish defender before giving the ball to Shinji Okazaki, who easily struck to Sorensen net.

With one goal and one assist, Honda deserve to be called heroes of the Japanese victory in these matches.

"For Japan, this is a great victory. But I am not satisfied," specifically told Sky Sports.

"The next game is more important. I wanted to show Japanese people that nothing is impossible," he continued.

In the round of 16 large, Japan will face the champion of Group F, Paraguay. Can bring your team triumphed again, Honda?

Slovakia 3-2 Italy: Vittek double

2010-06-24T11:54:00.000-07:00

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Italian teams surrendered 2-3 to Slovakia in the last game of allowance for Group F, at the Ellis Park Stadium, Thursday (24/06/2010). They were eliminated from the World Cup as a key to record the series twice and losing once.

Italy deserved disappointed and embarrassed by the result. Although the chance to appear poorly in the first half, they tried to fix and fought so heroically, especially towards the end of the second half.

After closing the first round with a 0-1 result Abandonment Robert Vittek scored at minute 25, the Italian made a number of changes in the second round, by pulling back Domencio Criscito and midfielders Gennaro Gattuso and defender Christian Maggio and enter striker Fabio Quagliarella.

Changes that increase the dynamism and aggressiveness of the front lines of Italy. They often endanger the fort began Slovakia.

At minute 50, for example, from the middle of penalty box, Vincenzo Iaquinta cross Pepe managed to gore. However, the ball falls to the right side of the net.

Five minutes later, turn to Antonio Di Natale scored the opportunity to make use of fixed failed. At that time, from the middle of the penalty box, he managed to reach a breakthrough bait and Maggio struck. However, instead rolled the ball into the left side of the net.

Despite failure, Italians tried to maintain the intensity of the attacks. With the support of Andrea Pirlo, who entered substitute Ricardo Montolivo in the 56th minute, Italy tried to catch up.

Entering the 62nd minute, the Italian business also nearly led to goals from Antonio Di Natale feet. Controlling the ball outside the penalty box, he fired a shot accurately, which unfortunately clogged Mucha.

Italy the best chance finally came through Fabio Quagliarella in the 66th minute. At that time, Pepe releasing a blocked cross Mucha. The ball then fell at the feet of Quagliarella in the middle of the penalty box.

Having had time to control the ball, Quagliarella fired the ball into the middle of Slovakia goalkeeper. However, accurate shots that hit the leg side in Skrtel and mentally.

Given the standing position Skrtel which straddles the goal line, it was difficult to determine whether or not the goal. What is clear, the referee Howard Webb stated it was not a goal.

Italy has not created a new threat when they re-wicket broken by Vittek in the 73rd minute. In the Guard Chiellini in the center of the Italian penalty box, Vittek successfully kicked Hamsik cross into the goalkeeper Marchetti.

Left behind two goals, Italy is still trying to fight back. Although not easy, they managed to shorten the difference became 1-2 thanks to goals Antonio Di Natale in the 81st minute. Utilizing a ball threw up results that are blocked shots Mucha Quagliarella, Di Natale goal sent the ball into Slovakia.

This goal led to the incident scene between Mucha and Quagliarella. After firing the ball into the goal Di Natale, Quagliarella want to take the ball into the goal. However, Mucha had preceded him.

Quagliarella then attempt to steal the ball from Mucha and from a rerun from another angle, Quagliarella's face was beaten by Mucha. For it, both players got yellow cards.

The controversy did not end there. In the 85th minute, Quagliarella penetrate Slovakia goalkeeper, but annulled because the judge found this line are already in the off-side position.

Three minutes later, disaster struck the real Italy, the third goal scored Slovakia Kamil Kopunek. After received the throw in from his colleagues, he entered the Italian penalty box and without escort mean, he struck Marchetti ball into the goal.

In the midst of threats eliminated, Italy was still able to provide resistance form Quagliarella scored the second goal in minute 90 +2. Utilizing the bait De Rossi, he sent the ball into the top right corner of the goal of Slovakia.

After that, Italy continue to seek a third goal. Although not conceded again, their efforts failed to produce a third goal until the long whistle sounded.

During the game, Slovakia the ball as much as 51 percent and the right to release four shots on goal from 10 attempts. Meanwhile, the Italian six shots off accurately from the experiment 16 times.

The composition of players:
Slovakia: Jan Mucha, Peter Pekarik, Martin Skrtel, Jan Durica, Radoslav Zabavnik, Zdeno Strba (Kamil Kopunek 87th), Miroslav Stoch, Marek Hamsik, Robert Vittek, Juraj Kucka, Erik Jendrisek (Martin Petras 1990)

Italy: Federico Marchetti, Gianluca Zambrotta, Fabio Cannavaro, Giorgio Chiellini, Domenico Criscito (Christian Maggio 46), Riccardo Montolivo (Andrea Pirlo 56), Daniele De Rossi, Gennaro Gattuso (Fabio Quagliarella 46), Vincenzo Iaquinta, Simone Pepe, Antonio Di Natale

Ghana 0-1 Germany: Mesut Ozil scored

2010-06-23T16:49:00.000-07:00

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Germany will meet England in World Cup 2010 knock-out phase. Certainty came after "Der Panzer" 1-0 win over Ghana in the last allowance for the Group D match on Wednesday (06/23/2010).

Germany was the last time England met in a friendly duel, November 2008. At that time Germany lost 1-2 at the hands of Fabio Capello's troops. Of their 27 meetings, Germany won 10 times, losing 12 times and five times the series.

German victory over Ghana at the Soccer City Stadium, Johannesburg, last night is determined by a single goal when the match went Mesut Oezil exactly one hour. Thomas Mueller welcomed the operand in the right wing, Oezil removing hard kick from outside the penalty box and into the right corner of goalkeeper Richard Kingson.

Despite only making one goal, Germans are masters at the game overnight. German statistics show ESPN for more than 60 percent of the ball grooves. Difficulties for Philipp Lahm scored a goal last night due to disciplinary colleagues make a defense conference in Ghana's penalty box.

Each time the Germans invaded, the four Ghanaian defender always stood parallel making it difficult Cacau, who played that night Miroslave replace Klose. When Cacau was escorted off the opponent, attacking German second layer such as Oezil and Thomas Mueller alternately break defense "Black Stars".

In the first half, Oezil have one opportunity to score when he was separated from the offside trap on 25 minutes. His efforts failed because Kingson Oezil kick that managed to hold the best opportunities gagallah Germany in 45 minutes early.

After a break, the German players remain locked Ghana. Rolling the ball more often in half the field of Ghana, but Joachim Loew forces failed to penetrate the tight bolt that African teams.

With this result, the German championship Group D with six points. As for Ghana was runner-up and became the only African team to qualify for the second. Ghana will meet United States, which previously won a dramatic match of Algeria.

The composition of players:
Ghana: Kingson, Pantsil, John Mensah, Jonathan Mensah, Sarpei; Annan, Tagoe (Muntari 64), Ayew (Adiyiah 92), KP Boateng; Gyan (Amoah 82), Asamoah.

Germany: Neuer; Lahm, Mertesacker, Friedrich, J Boateng (Jansen 73); Khedira, Mueller (Trochowski 67), Podolski, Schweinsteiger (Kroos 80), Cacau, Oezil.

Slovenia 0-1 England: Defoe scored

2010-06-23T15:00:00.000-07:00

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England recorded a 1-0 victory over Slovenia in the last game of allowance for the Group C World Cup 2010 South Africa, Wednesday (23/06/2010). Considering the other Group C match, the United States (U.S.) 1-0 win over Algeria, the British had to settle for runners-up finish as a group.

In the final phase of this group, the U.S. surplus collected five points with one goal (4-3). Collection points and a surplus of U.S. goals is actually the same as English. However, because the British only conceded incised-enter the 2-1 record, they must be satisfied under the United States.

Slovenia itself worthy of disappointed because the wayside. Parties, to get away to a phase of 16 large, they only need a draw with England. Hope it seemed would be a reality because for about 12 minutes of the first duel versus England, they could control the game.

In the eighth minute, Slovenia even able to unlock opportunities through Valter Birsa scored. However, the effort did not produce Birsa scored because the ball successfully secured David James.

UK continues to have trouble creating chances to get a free kick, following a breach of Aleksandar Radosavljevic told Wayne Rooney in the 15th minute.

Frank Lampard is believed to execute immediately fired the ball into the goal. The ball was passed posse Slovenia and targeting the lower right corner of the goal of Slovenia. However, the goal because the ball failed to stop Samir Handanovic.

Slovenia had slightly, when at minute 18, the British created two opportunities through Wayne Rooney and John Terry. However, the second shot was deviated from the target, having had time to hit the opposing players.

England then got threatened by attacks Slovenia. However, they succeeded in breaking it and immediately construct a new attack, which led to goals from Jermain Defoe. From the middle of the penalty box, Defoe managed to reach the bait fromJames Milner and defeat goalkeeper Samir Handanovic to the middle.

The goal was catapulted morale and confidence of England. They, who had hesitated before rolling the ball forward, is now playing more aggressive and straightforward.

After continued pressure, the British finally returned to open space for the creation of new goals by Frank Lampard (26) and Steven Gerrard (30). However, while Lampard's shot bounced over the crossbar, Gerrard execution captured Handanovic.

Pressures that reduce the intensity of attacks to force Slovenia and fix the defense. Their efforts effective enough to break the British attacks. Unfortunately, even managed to minimize the attack with the good, they failed to score an equalizer until the end of the first half.

Entering the second round, the British continued their pressure and be able to create opportunities through Defoe's goal at minute 46. It began as a successful soccer corner blocked Handanovic Rooney.

The ball then headed to Gareth Barry to Defoe who was in front of the goal mouth. Defoe did manage to reach the ball, but his shot is wide.

Three minutes later, England and Defoe back to endanger the goal of Slovenia. From the front of the mouth of the goal, Defoe managed to continue the bait Rooney signed goalkeeper Handanovic. However, the referee annulled because of Rooney's goals were off-side position before the ball and send feedback to Defoe.

Slovenia had slightly, when the opportunity to enlarge the advantage back to England through John Terry on 57 minutes. From the penalty box, Terry managed to gore football Barry corner. However, his header into the bottom right corner of the goal was successfully blocked Handanovic.

In the midst of the pressure that Slovenia is able to create riots in England in the penalty box 68 minutes. At that time, Milivoje Novakovic who fired shots on goal blocked by John Terry. The ball then mentally to Zlatko Dedic, who promptly fired the ball into the goal. However, mental Dedic shot after hitting Glen Johnson.

Not finished there, the ball then fell at the feet of Robert Koren who fired straight at goalkeeper. However, Koren shot flawed and out of the field.

Despite failure, success ruffled British fortress inflated morale Slovenia. They also stretch defenses to increase the intensity of the attack.

Slovenia did not necessarily free from pressure. However, at least, they are able to provide resistance. Unfortunately, despite not being broken in, they failed to change the position until the long whistle sounded.

During the 90 minutes, England controlled the ball as much as 54 percent and the right to release eight shots on goal from 13 businesses. The Slovenian created six golden opportunity from 13 experiments.

The composition of players:
Slovenia: Samir Handanovic; Miso Brecko, Marko Suler, Bostjan Cesar, Bojan Jokic; Valter Birsa, Robert Koren, Aleksandar Radosavljevic, Andraz Kirm (Tim Matavz 79); Zlatan Ljubijankic (Zlatko Dedic 62), Milivoje Novakovic

England: David James, Glen Johnson, Matthew Upson, John Terry, Ashley Cole, James Milner, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Gareth Barry, Jermain Defoe (Emile Heskey 85), Wayne Rooney (Joe Cole 72)

Slovenia 2-2 USA: Donovan inspiring come-back

2010-06-18T14:26:00.000-07:00

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United States play maker Landon Donovan praised the exceptional team spirit when faced with Slovenia, Friday (18/06/2010). There was no team in the World Cup this time is able to counter the high spirit of "The Yankees".

America was hit hard in the first round after two goals behind Slovenia. Failure to escape the shadow of such great 16th round four years ago started to get attacked by Donovan and colleagues.

Fortunately, they got success in the second half and equalized so the way to big 16 began to open again. Donovan, who started the U.S. revival through his first goal at minute 47, followed by Michael Bradley scored in the 82nd minute.

"I think no team in this World Cup are able to do what we have done. And this is the true American spirit," said Donovan.

Americans actually almost won if only the referee Koman Coulibaly not annulled Maurice Edu scored in the final game. Donovan was so disappointed with the decision of the court.

"I do not know how they steal from our goals. I do not know why the referee to cancel it. He would not tell us the reasons of such decision," he continued.

America now has two points. In the last match Bradley's team will face Algeria on 23 May.

Germany 0-1 Serbia: Klose red-card, Podolsky miss penalty

2010-06-18T14:13:00.000-07:00

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Germany coach Joachim Loew, assessed a Miroslav Klose red card and Lukas Podolski failed to execute a penalty is largely responsible for his team 0-1 defeat of Serbia in preliminary round Group D World Cup 2010 South Africa, Friday (06/18/2010). Still, he admits sure, the German could get up and escape to the second round.

In that game, Klose received a second yellow cards result of propping Dejan Stankovic at minute 36. A minute later, Serb Nikola Zigic excel thanks to a goal.

In the 58th minute, Germany got a gift penalty after Nemanja Vidic handsball. Podolski trusted to do the execution. However, Vladimir Stojković shots were successfully blocked.

Due to the results, the Germans threatened failed to enter the second round. With one match remaining, they just collect the three points with Ghana and Serbia. In the last match, they will face Ghana, and Serbia will meet Australia, who have not received any points.

"We have lots of problems: two yellow cards Klose, they scored the first goal, then we failed to score from the penalty spot. Everything is difficult to accept," said Loew.

"We certainly destroyed. However, I am sure we will qualify for the 16 large. Our fate was in his own hands and have put a good record," he added.

France 0-2 Mexico: Blanco, Hernandez scored

2010-06-17T17:04:00.000-07:00

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Mexico a step closer to World Cup second round in 2010, after reaping full points for France. In the second match in Group A provision for Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane,Thursday (17/6/10), "Sombrero team" won 2-0.

Two striker replacement, Javier Hernandez and Cuauhtemoc Blanco, the Mexican star in these crucial matches. They each contributed goals in minutes 62 and 77, which makes Mexico will almost certainly advance to the round of 16 large.

As for France, this defeat made their position on the tip of the horn. "Les Blues" is currently inhabit the three ratings points standings with one, under the Uruguay and Mexico, which were both collected four points.

Thus, the last match will be very important for all teams in this group, competing for two tickets to the knock-out phase. Mexico and Uruguay, which will be another "kill" on June 22 next, has a better chance, because they only need a draw play to get rid of "Les Bleus" and host South Africa.

But for France, the final match against hosts South Africa - which also has a single point - on the same day, a life-death struggle. A draw, let alone defeat, made William Gallas and his friends must immediately lift the suitcase to come home to his country.

Mexico opened the game with an aggressive game. As a result, only two minutes they were endangering the French goalkeeper. However, Giovani Dos Santos trapped offiside breakthrough while receiving feedback.

Do not want to continue to be targets of attacks, the French rose. Driven by Franck Ribery and Florent Malouda, the team "Rooster" is also under pressure, although they are very difficult pass defense is very disciplined Mexicans who appeared at the beginning of the game.

The duel took place in a fast tempo tends. Claim victory hopes to uncover a large 16 qualify, making the second team, which at first only reap the fight a draw, both of us took the initiative to attack, every time the ball.

Minutes to-27, Mexico returned to threaten the French goal. This time defender Carlos Salcido managed to penetrate into the penalty box, after the trick Bacary Sagna and William Gallas. France were lucky, Salcido straight from kick on the left side can be pushed over goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, so the score remained unchanged, still 0-0.

At age a half-hour match, Mexico snaps again. One minute set foot on the field, after replacing Carlos Vela, midfielder Pablo Barrera got the chance to break down the wicket "Les Bleus". But the header with just welcomed a cross from the left wing is not too perfect. Although his head faster than the lunge Lloris, but the ball header with just strayed far to the right side of the net. Until the first half was over, not one goal was created.

Entering a second round, the rhythm game has not changed. Both teams still showed their aggressiveness. And, the French have the opportunity on 53 minutes through Florent Malouda, who fired a shot from the front of the penalty box. But goalkeeper Oscar Perez is very quick so it can anticipate with a circular brushed aside out of the skin.

62 minutes, Mexico made the stadium rumbled by the shrieks and the yells suporternya. Hernandez, who entered replaces Efrain Juarez at minute 55, managed to break the deadlock. Escaped the offside trap, the striker's back-numbered 14 this calmly controlled the ball bait breakthrough, then through Lloris before the ball into the goal menceploskan terkawal not anymore. 1-0 to Mexico.

Only 15 minutes later, disaster re-overwrite "Rooster." Eric Abidal to Pablo Barrera offense which penetrate into the penalty box, so that the referee was about providing the penalty shootout.

Striker Cuauhtemoc Blanco veteran who became executor of their duties perfectly. Square off from afar, Blanco put the ball into the bottom right corner. Lloris actually able to read the direction of the ball, but he could not stem the fall swiftly round leather. 2-0 to Mexico.

These advantages make Mexico became less eager to attack. They survive more to secure the victory. Sure enough, until the match ended, the score remained 2-0.

- Composition of players

France: 1-Hugo Lloris; 3-Eric Abidal, 5-William Gallas, 13-Patrice Evra, two-Bacary Sagna, Abou Diaby, 19, 14-Jeremy Toulalan, Franck Ribery, 7; 21-Nicolas Anelka (11-Andre -Pierre Gignac 46 '), 15-Florent Malouda, 10-Sydney Govou.

Mexico: 1-Oscar Perez; 2-Francisco Rodriguez, 5-Ricardo Osorio, Carlos Salcido-3, 15-Hector Moreno; 4-Rafael Marquez, Gerardo Torrado, 6, 16, Efrain Juarez (14-Javier Hernandez 55 '); 11-Carlos Vela (7-Pablo Barrera 31 '), 9-Guillermo Franco (10-Cuauhtemoc Blanco 62'), 17-Giovani Dos Santos.

Greece 2-1 Nigeria: Sani Kaita sent-off

2010-06-17T17:01:00.000-07:00

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Got behind 0-1, the Greeks managed to win 2-1 over Niger, in the provision of Group B match of World Cup 2010 South Africa, Thursday (06/17/2010). These results maintain their chances of entry into the second round.

Greece and Nigeria are in Group B along with Argentina and South Korea.
Before the match, both located in the bottom of the standings with two zero points. Argentina are top of the standings with six points and South Korea in second place with three points.

Considering the last game, Greece will be against Argentina and South Korea will meet Nigeria, Greece certainly be eliminated from the tournament when it came to losing to Nigeria.

Black shadow was almost a reality, when the Nigerians managed to excel in advance through a free kick in the minute to kalu Uche-16. Moreover, after that, Nigeria consistently carried out the attack.

In constriction, the Greeks got lucky red card received in the form of Nigerian midfielder, Sani Kaita at minute 33.

Gol started when Kaita want to steal the ball from Torosidis. His efforts failed and the ball out of the field. For some reason, he then swung his legs over Torosidis. The referee immediately reward with a red card.

The situation was reversed. Greece previously suppressed, is now rising, attacks, and create some opportunities. After several unsuccessful attempts, they had managed to equalized through striker Salpingidis at minute 43.

The goal was increasingly inflated self-confidence of Greece and make them more aggressive. Unfortunately, not yet capable of creating the second goal, their efforts halftime whistle halted.

Entering the second half, Greece again mastered the game and try to launch attacks. However, have not been able to add goals, they were shocked counterattack Nigeria on the 59th minute almost brought.

At that time, Tzorvas successfully forward Yakubu and block shots. The ball then rolled toward Obasi who was in front of Greek columns and only the left goalpost. Terkawal not in a position, he cheated the ball into an empty goal, but instead the ball off to the side of the wicket.

Despite failing, the opportunity was burned again fighting spirit Nigeria. Relies on speed, they tried to launch an attack from different sides of the field.

Before the situation deteriorated, Greece to improve mastery of the ball and re-arrange the pattern of the game. The result, they managed to avoid a first-chance for a golden opportunity, unfortunately crashed in the hands of Enyeama.

Failures do not make the Greek surrender. Persistence finally bear fruit the second goal from the foot Torosidis in the 71st minute. Utilizing a ball threw up results that are blocked shot Tziolis Enyeama, Torosidis punt went into the goalkeeper of Nigeria.

Greece 2-1 advantage the more exciting. Without mercy, they are rolling the ball more quickly and continue to create opportunities for the opportunity. Unfortunately, managed to thwart efforts Enyeama Giorgios Karagounis et al until the long whistle sounded.

The composition of players:
Greece: Tzorvas; Torosidis, Papadopoulos, Papastathopoulos (Samaras 36), Vintra, Kyrgiakos; Katsouranis, Tziolis, Karagounis, Gekas (Ninis 79), Salpigidis
Nigeria: Enyeama, Taiwo (Echiejile 55, Afolabi 79), Shittu, Yobo, Odiah; Uche, Haruna, Etuhu, Kaita; Aiyegbeni, Odemwingie (Obasi 46)

Argentina 4-1 Korea Republic: Higuain scored hat-trick

2010-06-17T16:57:00.000-07:00

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Failed to score in the first game, the Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain, direct heat on the second match. Against South Korea, Real Madrid's players scored three goals and make his team win 4-1. With two victories, Argentina became the first team to qualify for the last 16 of the 2010 World Cup.

Higuain performances were not separated from the front lines of cooperation slick "Albiceleste". Playing quiet, Diego Maradona care team is able to overcome tough resistance Korea.

South Korean players who lost in technical ability compared to Argentina took a long time to adjust to a game opponent in the Soccer City Stadium, Johannesburg, on Thursday (06/17/2010). This time the "Taeguk Warriors" was a stubborn opponent the first game of Greece.

Argentina had managed to master the game since the early minutes. Lionel Messi are going to be a star-field sieve instead provide the opportunity for other players to advance further, including Angel Di Maria.

Movement At Mary is very dangerous in the right-wing South Korean defenses. At minute 17, The Mary won a free kick. Lionel Messi execute a dead ball and the foot of Park Chu-toung was accidentally turned the ball into his own goalkeeper. Gol, 1-0 to Argentina.

"Albicelete" doubles the score again at minute 33. Starting from the football corner, Maxi Rodriguez received the ball from Lionel Messi on the left wing. Maxi send feedback to the right and Nicolas Burdisso headed toward Gonzalo Higuain, who butt the ball into the net.

Six minutes later, the Maria almost added a goal. Apes, his left foot volley pushed over goalkeeper Jung Sung-ryong. A minute gap ahead, Messi showed his class. Past the three players, he cheated the ball to the right. Sung-ryong failed to dispel, but the ball did not hit a target.

Lee Chung-yong exactly surprising Argentina before the referee blew the whistle a rest. Martin Demichelis failed to master the mental sphere of the Chu-young. The ball was taken, Lee Chung-yong, who later goalkeeper Sergio Romero. Gol, 2-1 score lasted until halftime.

In the second half, Argentina back in control of the game. Six minutes passed, Higuain goal again threatened Sung-ryong. Apes, close-range shot pushed over by the goalkeeper. Two minutes later, Tevez thunderbolt kick turn Seongnam Chunma goalkeeper was driven away.

South Korea also made a surprise in the 58th minute. Through a counterattack, Yeom Ki-hun could puncture in the left-wing Argentine defense. Darling, kick your left leg off a thin Ki-hun in the left goalpost.

However, "State Ginseng" not slightly when Messi showed his ability menggocek ball on 76 minutes. After two kicks against the goalkeeper and the poles, Higuain welcomes wild ball in front of goal. With the kick slowly, Higuain put the ball into an empty goal.

Only four minutes later, Higuain scored all three goals that night. Sergio Aguero utilizing gastric bait, he returned ball and directing it to the mast away.

The composition of players:
Argentina: Sergio Romero; Jonas Gutierrez, Martin Demichelis, Walter Samuel (Nicolas Burdisso 23), Gabriel Heinze, Maxi Rodriguez, Javier Mascherano, Angel Di Maria, Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain, Carlos Tevez (Sergio Aguero 75).

South Korea: Jung Sung-ryong; Oh Beom-Seok, Cho Yong-hyung, Lee Jung-soo, Lee Young-Pyo, Lee Chung-yong, Sung Ki-yueng (Kim Nam-il 46), Kim Jung-woo, Yeom Ki-hun, Park Ji-sung, Park Chu-young (Lee Dong-Gook 81).

South Africa 0-3 Uruguay: Forlan brilliant,Khune red-card

2010-06-16T15:24:00.000-07:00

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Uruguay embarrass the host South Africa after the conquest of the host with the score 3-0. Two of these goals scored by Diego Forlan. Uruguay now leads the standings Group A World Cup in 2010.

With two goals, Forlan now leads the list of top scorer in this tournament. One goal of which he printed from the white point after the South African goalkeeper, Itumeleng Khune, dropped Luis Suarez in the 80th minute. The incident was the referee at the same time make Khune expelled. "Bafana Bafana" is now in a position of danger because of failure to achieve victory in the last match versus France will make them eliminated.

Not like when Mexico's 1-1 draw last week's opponent, this time "Bafana Bafana" appears with a high determination Lotfus Verfeld Stadium, Pretoria, on Wednesday (06/16/2010). Each time got the ball, players trying not to prevail against the host for long. Fast work was sometimes in a hurry, never even penetrated into the penalty box Uruguay.

Quarter money with South Africa, Uruguay also never-pernahnya into forbidden areas of your opponent. "La Celeste" had put pressure through Luis Suarez hard kick from outside the penalty box, but crude in the hands of goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune.

The situation changed after Diego Forlan scored a goal in minute 24. From outside the penalty box, Atletico Madrid striker was sent a hard kick without being touched by Khune.

After the goal, Uruguay began to split the defense Aaron Mokoena et al. Suarez had another golden opportunity in the 32nd minute, but the kick hit the net from close range side.

In the second half, South Africa did not reduce the pressure on the visitors. However, Mokoena and his friends are still less so quiet build Katlego Mphela attack also failed to get the best opportunity in front of goalkeeper Fernando Muslera.

One the best opportunities for Mphela obtained at minute 65 when Siboniso Gaxa give feed from the right wing. The ball landed on the head Mphela, but would not lead to the goal.

Suddenly, South African counter-attack got ten minutes before the break. Suarez is separated from the bypass into the offside trap near the goalpost Khune. Khune tried blocking, but legs of Suarez.

The referee immediately gave a red card Khune while providing penalties for Uruguay. Forlan forward into the ball and execute the executioner to death without being able to reach goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs.

Calculate the final seconds live matches, South Africa again conceded. This time, Alvaro Pereira Suarez gastric end bait in front of goal with a header.

The composition of players:
South Africa: Khune; Gaxa, Mokoena, Khumalo, Masilela; Letsholonyane (Moriri 57), Modise, Tshabalala, Dikgacoi; Pienaar (Josephs 80), Mphela.

Uruguay: Muslera; Fucile (Fernandez A. 70), Lugano, Godin; Pereira, Perez (Gargano 1990), Arevalo, Pereira; Cavani (S. Fernandez 90), Forlan, Suarez.

Spain 0-1 Switzerland: 85-years waiting

2010-06-16T15:13:00.000-07:00

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Swiss look very impressive when melakoni inaugural match of Group H World Cup allowance in 2010 in Moses Mabhiba Stadium, Durban, on Wednesday (16/6/10). Against the European champions who are also favorite champion, Spain, Ottmar Hitzfeld team won 1-0, through Gelson Fernandes scored on 51 minutes.

The results were spectacular end to the waiting Switzerland for 85 years, who never won the Spanish opponent. Because, in 18 previous meetings since their first fight in the match trials in Berne, June 1, 1925 (Spain won 3-0), the best result is a draw with Switzerland.

However, the desire to tame "El Matador" took place at the 19th meeting in South Africa. No doubt, these successes were greeted with joy. Moreover, this time the Spanish arrived with European chapion status, as illustrated coach Ottmar Hitzfeld.

"This historic victory!" said the German coach of Swiss origin, after the match.

"We never beat Spain long ago. We've taken a step forward and opened up opportunities to the second round. But we must remain attentive and focused," added the 61-year-old coach, which is listed as one of only three coaches, who won the Champions League with two different clubs.

Indeed, in those games the Swiss showed tremendous fighting spirit. Despite continued pressure, they managed to close any gap that allows the players to penetrate the Spanish. In addition, performances goalkeeper Diego Benaglio also become a key to the success of Switzerland, because he was several times thwarted opportunities "La Furia Roja".

And, at minute 51 Gelson Fernandes makes a big surprise, when he ripped the nets Iker Casillas. Utilizing a crisis in front of goal, Fernandes hit the ball into the goal that no longer guarded. This is the only goals in the process, as well as recording a new history of Swiss football in his attempt to overthrow their Spanish domination.

- Record attendance

World Cup
2010 Durban, South Africa 16/06/2010 Spain 0:1 (0:0) Provision Swiss group
1994 Washington Dc 07/02/1994 Spain 3:0 (1:0) Swuss Big 16
Sheffield 1966 07/15/1966 Spain 2:1 (0:1) Provision SwissI group

World Cup Qualification
1958 Lausanne, Switzerland 11.24.1957 1:4 (0:2) The first round of the Spanish
1958 03/10/1957 Madrid Spain 2:2 (2:1) The first round of the Swiss

Friendship
1989 Santa Cruz De Tenerife 12/13/1989 Spain 2:1 (1:0), Switzerland
05/06/1988 1987 Basel Switzerland 1:1 (0:1), Spain
1984 Geneva Switzerland 5/26/1984 0:4 (0:3), Spain
1982 Valencia, Spain 2:0 28.04.1982 Switzerland
1977 Berne, Switzerland 09/21/1977 Spain 1:2
1970 Lausanne, Switzerland 04/22/1970 Spain 0:1
1969 Valencia, Spain 1:0 03.26.1969 Switzerland
1955 Geneva Switzerland 06/19/1955 Spain 0:3
Madrid 1951 Spain 6:3 18.02.1951 Switzerland
1948 Zürich Switzerland 20/06/1948 Spain 3:3
1941 Valencia, Spain 3:2 12.28.1941 Switzerland
1936 Berne, Switzerland 05/03/1936 Spain 0:2
Santander 1927 17/04/1927 Spain 1:0 Switzerland
1925 Berne, Switzerland 06/01/1925 Spain 0:3

Germany 4-0 Australia: Podolski-Mueller great-strike

2010-06-13T16:50:00.000-07:00

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Germans turn on the beautiful game the World Cup in 2010. Do not stop attacking, "Der Panzer" deadly insurgency in Australia with the score 4-0 in Group D for the removal of Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, Sunday (13/06/2010).

This result is a severe blow for Australia. In addition to their biggest defeat in the World Cup finals, "Socceroos" also received a bitter pill after the striker was rewarded Tim Cahill red card in the 55th minute.

Against the young players of Germany, Australia actually had time to put pressure on the early minutes. However, the experience of Germany as a world champion three times to make the map the game changed rapidly.

"Der Panzer" find the moment when Lucas Podolski opened the score at minute 8. Gol started of bait from the right wing, who passed to Podolski Thomas Mueller. FC Koeln attacker ran from the penalty box and kicked the ball mercilessly to the point that the hands of Schwarzer was unable to stem the rate of the ball.

After that, a barrage of attacks Germans drove from the wing. This effort resulted in the minutes ke27. Crossing ditanduk Lahm Klose from the right wing into the corner of the net.

Three minutes later, Mesut Ozil escape the offside trap on the right sector. He gouged the ball past Schwarzer, but not until the ball into the goal after being driven by Lucas Neill.

Still from the right, sending the ball back Lahm in the 38th minute. Sami Khedira this time in front of goal, but the header with just soared. Two minutes later, Ozil receiving the ball from the left and stay to deal with the goalkeeper. Ozil failed again because the ball out of his control. Score remained 2-0 until istrirahat.

Two minutes after the intermission, the team "Kangaroo" claimed a penalty after the ball touches his forbidden Per Mertesacker in the box. However, referee Julian Rodriguez Santiago Mexican origin still continue the game.

In the remaining conditions, Australia actually lost one player after Tim Cahill received a red card after dropping Bastian Schweinsteiger in the 55th minute.

Entering the game one hour, the Germans developed the three golden opportunities, but nil lead. The goal was only a matter of time. In minute 67, Thomas Mueller of Germany scored a third through cross-kick from the edge of the penalty box.

After that, Klose withdrawn and replaced by Brazilian-born players, Cacau. Players who perform brilliantly in the warm-up match was also scored. Just two minutes after entering the field, Cacau welcomes the ball from Ozil with hard kick to the middle of the goal.

This victory confirmed Germany as a leader while the Group D. Earlier, Ghana lead the group after defeating Serbia with the score 1-0.

The composition of players:
Germany: Neuer; Mertesacker, Friedrich, Badstuber, Lahm; Khedira, Schweinsteiger; Mueller, Ozil (Gomez 74), Podolski (Marin 80), Klose (Cacau 68).

Australia: Schwarzer, Neill, Moore, Chipperfield, Wilkshire, Grella (Holman), Valeri, Culina, Garcia (Rukavytsya 64), Emerton (Jedinak 74); Cahill.

Serbia 0-1 Ghana: The First of Gyan

2010-06-13T16:45:00.000-07:00

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Ghana Supporting teams of relief after Asamoah Gyan scored a victory over Serbia, Sunday (13/06/2010), by a penalty. The goal was once again made Gyan as Ghana's first goal scorer in World Cup finals.

Four years ago, Gyan 20-year-old became the first player to provide goals for his country in the final round. It happened on the second match of Ghana in Group E against the Republic of allowance Ceska.

Gyan scored in the RheinEnergie Stadium will always be remembered for Ghana, the first time qualifying for the World Cup. The goal was not only a first for Ghana, but also very fast. Gyan strikes within 68 seconds after kick-off. Really fast indeed.

In the duel versus Serbia last night, Gyan had to wait up to 84 minutes to record its prime goal of "The Black Stars" at the World Cup in 2010. That came after Aleksandar Lukovic touching the ball with his hands in the penalty box.

Gyan deserved to be man of the match in the game. Throughout the game, Rennes striker several times to give a threat to the goalkeeper Vladimir Stojković. Players 24 years had been terrorizing the Serbs through the fourth minute free kick. In minute 21, his header hit the right pole.

Gyan misfortune repeated in the second half. In minute 60, a header with just re-struck the pole and exit. Two minutes of injury time, kick back mentally wicket boundary.

Ghana costume always gives strength to Gyan. Here his goal to increase productivity. In 32 international matches, as high as 181 players were already making 20 goals.

Joint team of "Black Stars", Gyan can remove all of his ability well. Movement is very wild in the penalty box. Kick too hard. Posture makes it easier to fight in the air, competing with such a tall defender-defender Nemanja Vidic.

This is in contrast to his appearance in the club scene. When defending Udinese, Gyan often get injured. It happened after Udinese loaned to Serie B club, Modena, at 2004-2006. Injury again ensnare his career after he moved to Rennes in 2008.

Because of an injury also, Gyan could only follow the 2010 World Cup qualifier four times. Fortunately, he recovered before the African Nations Cup this year and he managed to bring his team to the final. Unfortunately, the ultimate party, Ghana defeated by defending champions Egypt, who in fact did not qualify for the World Cup.

Algeria 0-1 Slovenia: Koren scored

2010-06-13T16:39:00.000-07:00

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Slovenia recorded a 1-0 victory over Algeria, in the group stage matches in 2010 World Cup in South Africa. That result makes them eligible to collect three points and sit top of Group C.

Algeria deserve disappointed that actually had time to appear more dominant. However, the placement of a single attacker and poor accuracy of the cross, making their attacks often fail to lead to the execution of a promising goal.

On the other hand, Slovenia itself tends to play more safely. When under attack, midfield and forward during the attack and helped control the ball, slow ball forward flow.

The game began to change when the game entered the 20th minute. While the Algerian fixed-wing sector of the attack force, Slovenia is also more daring in the counterattack.

Both sides were creating chances alternately goals against your opponent. In the 37th minute and the 38th, for example, Algeria, creating chances and goals through Halliche Rafik Karim Matmour.

However, while Halliche header deviated from the middle of the penalty box to the left side of goal, shot distance Matmour successfully secured Samir Handanovic.

In the midst of this pressure, Slovenia able to create goal chances which is promising. At minute 41, for example, Valter Birsa kicks off distance to the center of the Algerian goalkeeper, who unfortunately had ignored Faouzi Chaochi.

Unfortunately, the action did not threaten each other did not produce a goal until the halftime whistle.

Entering the second half, the game have not changed much. While Algeria is still a lot of exploit defenses in Slovenia and Slovenian-wing sector tends to wait for opportunity to counterattack.

While Algeria continued to dominate but it's hard to find a solution, Slovenia even performed effectively and almost winning thanks to a goal Andraz Kirm at minute 61. Unfortunately, the execution will slide straight into the arms of Chaouchi.

Algeria able to reply to this attack through Ghezzal at minute 70. Suler error anticipates utilizing a cross, Ghezzal successfully gore balls, which unfortunately strayed from the target.

In the midst of getting his game, Algeria even got a second yellow card incident, following Ghezzal handsball performed at minute 72. This situation makes Slovenia increasingly insistent attack.

However, not had time to create a threat, Handanovic did blunder that almost makes them conceded in the 76th minute. At that time, he wanted to feed the ball to Suler. However, the ball had been stolen Ziami. Fortunately, Handanovic spry enough to win the ball back.

Not for long contemplating mistakes, Handanovic return the ball into the middle of the field. Slovenia was welcomed by building the attack, which led to goals from Koren in the 79th minute. Utilizing bait Birsa, Koren who opened fire through the goalkeeper Chaouchi.

Feeling no choice but to attack, attack boost Algeria. Unfortunately, although capable of providing pressure, they still have difficulty creating chances, let alone score a goal. Score 1-0 to Slovenia survives until the end of the game.

Throughout the game, controlled Algeria as many balls as 48 percent and created two golden chances out of ten businesses. Meanwhile, Slovenia accurately fired two shots out of seven experiments.

The composition of players:
Algeria: Chaouchi; Yahia, Bougherra, Halliche, Belhadj; Lacen, Ziani, Kadir (Guedioura 82), Yebda, Matmour (Saifi 80); Djebbour (Ghezzal 58)
Slovenia: Handanovic; Brecko, Suler, Cesar, Jokic, Koren, Radosavljevic (Komac 87), Kirm, Birsa (Pecnik 84), Novakovic, Dedic (Ljubijankic 53)

England 1-1 USA: Green blunder

2010-06-12T14:58:00.000-07:00

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Robert Green must be proud of when it was appointed as England number one goalkeeper at the inaugural match of allowance for the Group C World Cup 2010, Saturday (12/6/10). How not, he is able to shift the position of David James, who favored going to stand up under the crossbar of "The Three Lions" in the face of the United States in the fight at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg.

Unfortunately, his first action at the World Cup in South Africa are not as expected. Rather than being a hero, a player born January 18, 1980 this would make a blunder in the 40th minute, which makes England's failure to pick his first victory in the party.

Yes, the troops had time reveals Fabio Capello hopes to label the victory after captain Stevan Gerrard scored quickly when the match just three minutes 32 seconds old. Instead of adding a goal, England goalkeeper conceded just five minutes before halftime.

Green became the person most responsible for the creation of such equalizer goals. For, he made a fatal blunder when trying to catch the ball flat Clint Dempsey kick from outside the penalty box. Movement of the skin of a wild round that apart from the catch point to the goal, without stopping. The score became 1-1.

In the second round, Green performed very well. In fact, she showed the heroic actions to stem the shots when Jozy Altidore, who performed a puncture of the right of UK defense sector. Reflex goalie club West Ham United this made him kick the ball successfully repulsed the American striker, who had hit the goalpost, before wiped out by John Terry.

However, a number of rescue Green apparently could not close a disgrace that performed at minute 40. Because, one fatal mistake was made England had to work extra hard in the next two games, if you want to advance to the second round of World Cup 2010.

Yes, one point in the first game of this cause because England did not calm under pressure. They must win two matches left so it can become the champion group, in order to avoid the possibility of meeting an old enemy, Germany, in the quarter-finals later.

Actually, the story of Green is not the first blunder. He had done the same thing when against Belarus, which makes England lost 1-2. As a result, he was thrown from the England squad who appeared in the World Cup in 2006 - in addition because he was injured.

For a while, the UK reap a point with the results of this series. Furthermore, Gerrard and his friends will face Algeria on June 19, before the ultimate party of group stage against Slovenia, on June 23 next.

Argentina 1-0 Nigeria: Messi frustate

2010-06-12T14:53:00.000-07:00

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Agentina win in the allowance for the Group B World Cup in 2010. However, the Nigerian goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama deserves to be called man of the match in the game.

Name Enyeama defeating Lionel Messi who created so many chances to score in these matches. Gabriel Heinze who scored the only goal in the game is not even elected by the readers of FIFA's website. What appears instead Enyeama, which makes the audience annoyance because of his success thwart beautiful goals in the match.

Before the World Cup rolled on, many complained about the poor quality goalkeeper Jabulani ball used in the tournament this time. They complained could not tell the character of the round leather. However, in the hands Enyeama, Jabulani seemed subdued and unwilling nest his net.

Who are victims of this new ball instead of the players of Argentina, especially Lionel Messi. Barcelona striker was at least four times tempt defense "Super Eagles", but all raw in the hands of goalkeeper nicknamed "The Cat" is.

A minute before Gabriel Heinze goal, Enyeama glorious motion to dismiss Messi kicks. Enyeama left hand grabbed the ball that rolled thin into the right corner post. Rescue the same time he did more to attack the minute Messi 18, 37 and 80.

Messi, who not only let down by Enyeama. Gonzalo Higuain had to shake my head because his aim countered the goalkeeper Hapoel Tel Aviv. Close-range shot on 21 minutes hit the keeper and over again in minute 66. "We give thanks to God (because of) what the score is thin," said Enyeama after the game ended with the score 1-0.

Action Enyeama evidence of how quickly it became 27 years old goalkeeper's movements. All of Argentina's conquest opportunities always arise from the kick-hard kick player "Tango". Everything is countered by Enyeama stout claws.

Rapid reaction had been seen since he played in Aba Enyimba when I was 18 years old. In this club, he gets two African Champions League title. Strangely, Enyeamba always pulled out when the match entered the half penalties.

Enyeama himself never knew why he was always replaced in a penalty duel. Certainly not because he can not mess up the shot 12 pas. In 2006 African Nations Cup, he was thwarted three penalties and even scored one goal in Tunisia on penalties in the quarter-final opponent.

When he moved to Israel, he became the best player in the country in 2009. Action strength, leadership, and action akrobatiknya made a number of European clubs including Arsenal are interested in buying it.

Korea Republic 2-0 Greece: Park Ji Sung great strike

2010-06-12T14:49:00.001-07:00

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South Korea national team (South Korea national team) won 2-0 over Greece, in the group stage of World Cup 2010 South Africa, the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Saturday (06/12/2010). A total of four new records join the Asian representative to accompany the party.

The first goal was created South Korean Lee Jung-Soo in the seventh minute. These goals are created after he took advantage of soccer corner bait Sung Ki-Young. This is the first goal came from a corner in the football World Cup this time. In addition, the four goals that have been created since the tournament opened on Friday (11/06/2010), it is the fastest goals.

Another record is that South Korea became the first team to record victories and scored more than one goal, in the World Cup this time.

Looking at their current performance against Greece, South Korea is worth the results. Throughout the match they were able to play more consistently dominant and dangerous enemy goal.

Indeed, in the fourth minute, Greece almost winning by Vassilis Torosidis. However, after the execution had deviated from the target, immediately seize control of South Korean games and managed to excel thanks to Lee, who managed to cheat soccer corner bait Sung Ki-Young went into the bottom left corner of the Greek goal.

The goal is created the first goal from a corner and football so far, is the fastest goal in World Cup mat this time.

Furthermore, lying on speed, agility, and solidarity, South Korea continued to put pressure to Greece, through a cross and a breakthrough game. Although not always smooth, their efforts led to a number of serious threats to the Greek goal.

At 26 minutes, for example, the Greek goalkeeper was almost broken by Park Chu-Young. Fortunately, Tzorvas successfully anticipated.

Greece itself is not without effort. Each of the ball, they always try to do pressure. Unfortunately, coordination of bad games make their attacks are often stranded in the middle of the road.

During the first 45 minutes, South Korea controlled the ball as much as 50 percent and created two golden opportunities of the five businesses. Compare with Greece which utterly fail to bother Jung Sung-Ryong.

Entering the second half, South Korea strikes back through the game quickly. After a couple stranded in the middle of the road, they were able to double the advantage through Park Ji-Sung at minute 51.

Gol started from mistakes Avraam Papadopoulos sent a bait so that the ball was taken, Park. Park then dribbled through the heart of the Greek defense. After passing through two defenders, he kicked the ball into the bottom center Tzorvas wicket.

South Korea 2-0 advantage does not make happy. Instead, they continue to increase aggressiveness. In addition to the diligent pursuit of vola everywhere, they also quickly build an attack when mastered.

Unfortunately, not only Korean business running smoothly. Greece seems to learn from their mistakes so that the two enhance discipline, especially the back line. The result, despite the difficulties created the attack, they were able to break the South Korean attacks.

Although looked defensive, Greece was still trying to slip a threat. Rely on the long ball game, they try to avoid guarding South Korean players.

Greek efforts eventually led to a golden opportunity, which unfortunately, failed to lead to goals, at minute 80. At that time, Theofanis Gekas overran the ball in the middle of the penalty box and fired into the middle of the wicket. However, Jung Sung-Ryong able brushed it off.

Not wanting to give the wind, South Korea immediately launched a counter attack, which nearly led to a third goal from Lee Chung-Yong in the 17th minute. Utilizing wild ball, Lee kicked the ball into the bottom left corner of the goal. Shots were heading right into the goal, but the ball failed to enter the goal of having ignored Tzorvas.

Despite leaving the game just five minutes left, South Korea did not reduce the intensity of attacks. Sectors rely on attack from the wings, they continue attack Greek defense. However, until the long whistle sounded, the scoreboard shows the score remained 2-0.

During the 90 minutes, South Korea posted a mastery of the ball as much as 49 percent and create the right four shots on goal from 17 experiments. Compare with Greece, which created two golden opportunity from six businesses.

The composition of players:
Korea Republic: 18-Jung Sung-Ryong, 12-Lee Young-Pyo, 14-Lee Jung-Soo, Cho Yong-4-Hyung, 22-Cha Du-Ri, 17-Lee Chung-Yong (Kim Jae-Sung 13 90 ), 16-Ki Sung-Yueng (5-Nam-Il Kim 74), 8-Jung-Woo Kim, 7-Park Ji-Sung; 19-Yeom Ki-Hun; 10-Park Chu-Young (11-Seung- Youl Lee 87)
Greece: 12-Alexandros Tzorvas; 15-Vasilis Torosidis, 8-Avraam Papadopoulos, 11-Loukas Vyntra, two-Giourkas Seitaridis; 6-Alexandros Tziolis, 21-Kostas Katsouranis, 10-Giorgos Karagounis (3-Christos Patsatzoglou 45); 17 Theofanis Gekas-, seven-Georgios Samaras (14-Dimitrios Salpingidis 59), 9-Angelos Charisteas (20-Pantelis Kapetanos 60)

South Africa 1-1 Mexico: Marquez score

2010-06-11T10:13:00.000-07:00

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The South Afric party of 2 World Cup 010 a little disturbed when the host failed to preserve the victory against Mexico. In the opening match Group A, South Africa should be satisfied with a draw 1-1.

The match at Soccer City Stadium, Friday (11/06/2010), lasted a lot, especially in the second round. Siphiwe Tshabalala scored in the 54th minute changed the score to 1-0 for the victory while the "Bafana Bafana". In fact, throughout the first half, Aaron Mokoena et al beaten in every respect than the Mexican. South Africa even if the referee almost conceded a goal endorsed Carlos Vela in the 38th minute.

After a quick play in the first 45 minutes, both teams actually lose tempo in the second round. This fishing Mexico to break into the rear of the host.

South Africa took the opportunity to strike back. Starting from the long bait Kagisho Dikgacoi, Tshabalala carry the ball alone on the left wing. After entering the penalty box opponents, midfielder's shot off the left foot into the right corner of goalkeeper Oscar Perez.

Straight game after the goal was to heat up. Not long ago, Giovani Dos Santos goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune again threatened. Khune re-create the glorious rescue. Movement of flight drove the ball on the left goalpost.

South Africa had another golden chance on 72 minutes. Modise pitcher pushed into the forbidden box and stay to deal with Perez. Perez is more good this time deflected the ball.

These conditions forced the Mexican coach Javier Aguirre to include three players for the sake of increasing attacks. Senior midfielder Cuauhtemoc Blanco signed to replace Vela, Andres Guardado, while filling the place Paul Aguilar.

Thanks to the bait Guardado, Rafael Marquez successfully equalize the score in the 79th minute. Marquez, who had been doubtful due to injury can appear out of the offside trap on the left wing defense "Bafana Bafana".

Ahead of the game ended, South Africa almost added a goal. Definitely not your basic, spurn Katlego Mphela on the left of Perez goalpost . Score draw close this opening match.

The composition of players:
South Africa: Khune; Gaxa, Mokoena, Khumalo, Thwala (Masilela 46); Letsholoyane, Dikgacoi, Modise, Tshabalala, Pienaar (Parker 83); Mphela.

Mexico: Perez; Aguilar (Guardado 55), Osorio, Rodriguez, Salcido; Juarez, Marquez, Torrado, Dos Santos, Vela (Blanco 69); Franco (Hernandez 73).

Bayern Munich 0-2 Inter: Zanetti 700th special

2010-05-22T16:39:00.000-07:00

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Javier Zanetti's 700th appearance record with Inter Milan in the Champions League final contra party Bayern Munich. Zanetti and stain it with something very special, the Champions League trophy.

At the age of 36 years already, Zanetti, including the most consistent players in camp and senior Inter. Zanetti is the only player remaining from the first year leading the Nerazzuri Massimo Moratti in 1995. When it was hauled from the club Zanetti of Argentina, Banfield.

In 2010 it entered the year-Zanetti 15nya and unfortunately colored with a disappointment. Especially if not included himself in the World Cup squad in 2010 by Maradona.

Clearly, with a record player with the largest number of 116 Tango Team, it is surprising when there's no name Zanetti in 23 players who brought to South Africa. At age senjanya, events, arguably the World Cup is the last chance the highest achievement in the national team level.

Yet another in another coach at the club. Zanetti pain eventually deleted had the remarkable achievements recorded this season that Inter won the Treble Winner, namely the Scudetto, Coppa Italia and Champions League.

The latter would be the most prestigious title has ever been taken by the player was nicknamed Il Tractore. It took more than a decade Zanetti had to wait for the first Champions League trophy in his career and also the first for La Benemata in the last 45 years.

For Zanetti Inter Milan, led by Jose Mourinho is currently the best squad he's ever met and it's hard if you have to find a moment like this in the coming seasons.

"It is a unique emotion because I wanted this trophy for 15 years. After winning the Coppa Italia and the league I really missed this, the most important trophies," Zanetti said on UEFA's official website.

"Now I can say I was the captain of the powerful Inter. This is the best period in my career, I feel stronger than yesterday. I think it can not possibly perform better than this season," concluded Zanetti.

Zanetti was a very special day for 'Team Blue Black'. In addition to being the most loyal players and has been wearing the armband since 1999, Zanetti in his career had never even received a red card.

Atletico Madrid 0-2 Sevilla: 5th Sevilla title

2010-05-19T18:18:00.000-07:00

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Sevilla add to the collection Copa Del Rey titles to five. Los Sevilistas achieved fifth title after convincingly beat Atletico Madrid 2-0 at the top of the party held in Estadio Camp Nou, Wednesday (19/5/2010).

Diego Capel and Jesus Navas become the main actors behind the success Sevilla won the Copa Del Rey trophy after winning the fifth season in 1935, 1939, 1948 and 2007. Title at the event, which is often called the King's Cup success was also completing a successful Andalusian club holding tickets Champions League next season.

As for Atletico, the defeat was clearly a disappointment Diego Forlan et al. How not their ambition to take double winners must disappear. Known, previously won the Los Colchoneros Europa League trophy after beating Fulham 2-1 in the final.

In this game, Atletico have been stung when the match just five minutes walk. Capel scored quick goals for Sevilla after the ball rebounded to maximize the results of hard shots Jesus Navas. Score 1-0 to Sevilla.

Left in a relatively short period, Atletico tries to rise. Exerted considerable pressure began to foster children Quique Sanchez Flores. After several attempts, Diego Forlan had two golden opportunities to score goals at the end of the first half. Unfortunately, this Uruguayan national team striker businesses still do not meet the target. Score Sevilla 0-1 weeks to survive until the interval advantage.

In the second half, the game increasingly fierce. Both teams attack each purchase order to score goals. Entering the 58th minute, Sevilla have a golden opportunity to double its superiority. Starting from Didier Zokora action which pass to Frederic Kanoute and then release the lovely backheel toward Alvaro Negredo who did not guarded. Unfortunately, the Spanish national team striker kicks this still leads right into the arms of young Atletico's goalkeeper, David de Gea.

No double winners won the opportunity to run aground, Atletico launched back pressure. Entering the 70th minute, Sergio Aguero moving in the field gives a sweet bait to the Jose Antonio Reyes in the penalty box. Nahas, execution of the released former Arsenal player was still thin on the side of the goalkeeper Andres Palop.

Catastrophic for Atletico exactly happened during injury time. We begin to lose pressure for the pressure, Atletico were shocked by Jesus Navas goals at the end of matches. Got bait far, Navas successful swindle to De Gea then easily strikes the ball into an empty goal, while closing the game with the score 2-0 to Sevilla.

The composition of Players:
Sevilla: Palop; Konko, Squilacci, Escude, Luna, Navas, Zokora, Renato, Capel (Perotti 87 '), Negredo (Romaric 67'), Kanoute

Atletico Madrid: De Gea; Ujfalusi, Perea, Dominguez, Lopez, Simao (Juardo 60 '), Assuncao (Raul Garcia 60'), Tiago, Reyes, Forlan, Aguero (ACF)

Atletico Madrid 2-1 Fulham: First Eropa winner

2010-05-12T21:45:00.000-07:00

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Atletico Madrid came out as champions in the arena of Europa League topple over Fulham with the score 2-1 thin, Wednesday (12/05/2010). Quique Sanchez Flores Club filings as well as first winners in the inaugural tournament this season.

Two Los Colchoneros winning goal was created by Diego Forla. While the numbers of The Cottagers were donated Simon Davies. Winners at the top of the game itself became known only after extra time twice.

Atletico and Fulham start the game with gusto. In their material is also on full alert due to lower almost all the pillars.

New matches Atletico have to walk 12 minutes to give the first threat. A speculative kick from Forlan managed hit Fulham goalposts. Opponent team managed to reply in the 20th minute '. Davies launched a volley towards the opposing goal, but could still controlled by young goalkeeper David de Gea.

Atletico managed to break the deadlock on 32 minutes'. Forlan successful goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer thrilling nets through a cross kick to welcome Jose Antonio Reyes.

Representatives of Spain's advantage only lasted five minutes. Davies this time truly successful struck the ball into the goal as well equate numbers. He went on Zoltan Gera feed back to make the position equivalent to 1-1.

Coming down again to drink Forlan got a golden opportunity at the mouth of the goal. Unfortunately, sweeping the ball hard kick corner kick Reyes wild results can still be pushed over Schwarzer. The first round of the series was closed with the score 1-1.

The second open part time, both teams are equally taking the initiative to attack. Atletico got two chances early in the 15th minute, via Antonio Lopez and Sergio Aguero, unfortunately there are no goals that can bear fruit.

Both Atletico and Fulham played cautiously when entering the time of 70 minutes'. As a result, the game runs tend to be boring and monotonous even own score remained 1-1 until the normal time running out.

On the first extra round of play a little more camp Fulham ferocious than ever. Two golden opportunity had been created by Davies and Erik Nevland although eventually foundered in the hands of de Gea and still could not change position.

Got some thoughts the public, the prime Europa League final will be completed with the shootout. Fortunately Forlan emerged as the hero of the victory by goalkeeper Schwarzer managed to tear the nets for the second time in minute 116 '. He went on measurable bait Aguero from the left side field. Atletico back to lead 2-1.

Until the second extra time ended, Fulham can not catch up and of course must be willing to carry only the runner-up status on the show this time. While in the camp cheered Atletico welcomed the success of the Europa League championship in its inaugural season.

The composition of players
Atletico Madrid: De Gea, Ujfalusi, Perea, Dominguez, Antonio Lopez, Reyes, Paulo Assuncao, Raul Garcia, Simao, Forlan, Aguero.

Fulham: Schwarzer, Baird, Konchesky, Hangeland, Hughes, Davies, Duff, Etuhu, Murphy, Gera, Zamora.

Arsenal 4-0 Fulham: Vela sublime-finish

2010-05-09T23:39:00.000-07:00

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The Gunners in the final game, slaying Europa League finalists, Fulham four goals without reply at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday (05/09/2010). This victory was enough to secure the position of the Gunners by collecting 75 points from 38 matches. Meanwhile Fulham in 12th position with 46 points.

Andrei Arshavin scored Arsenal's opening party at minute 21. Error Mark Schwarzer in anticipation of a back-pass, exploited the Russian striker to score goals.

Only five minutes later, Robin van Persie added advantage to 2-0. Hard kick van Persie, was unable driven Schwarzer.

Chris Baird Fulham player, scored Arsenal's third goal after own goal. Baird was trying to cut bait to van Persie Theo Walcott, instead insert the ball into his own goalkeeper in the 36th minute.

Carlos Vela close the Gunners big win in 82 minutes with sublime-finish. Nasri springs the offside trap and the Mexican delicately lifts the ball over the advancing Schwarzer..

Manchester United 4-0 Stoke City: Bitter win

2010-05-09T23:23:00.000-07:00

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Manchester United surrendered the Premier League title with a defiant and comprehensive 4-0 win against Stoke at Old Trafford.

Goals from Darren Fletcher, Ryan Giggs and Park Ji-Sung - plus a Danny Higginbotham own-goal - gave United a hollow victory in light of Chelsea's championship-winning effort against Wigan.

Eleven titles in 17 years have seen a generation of United fans grow accustomed to final-day glory, but this time their fate was out of their hands.

Alex Ferguson's men lost the title not because of the final day, but primarily because of defeats at home and away against the new champions, who finish a point clear having broken United's record of goals in a Premier League season, which stood at 98.

Still, United gave every indication that, while they could not make it four in a row, they will present a formidable opponent for Carlo Ancelotti's men next season.

A lively start saw Nani make dangerous inroads while Dimitar Berbatov had two shots blocked, but then came the news that Nicolas Anelka had given Chelsea a seventh-minute lead at Stamford Bridge.

Nani continued to provide the spark, switching flanks and giving both full-backs Andy Wilkinson and Danny Higginbotham uncomfortable moments. On 12 minutes he crossed perfectly on to the head of Berbatov, who managed to put the ball over from a couple of yards, neatly encapsulating a deeply frustrating season for the Bulgarian.

Berbatov headed over again nine minutes later - Nani the provider yet again - but this time it was a difficult chance and the ball grazed the crossbar on its way into the crowd.

United broke through just after the half-hour mark when a Nemanja Vidic header ricocheted to Fletcher's feet a couple of yards out and the Scotsman - one of Ferguson's most reliable players this season - scooped the ball in from a couple of yards.

No sooner had Fletcher sent the home fans into raptures than news filtered through that Wigan had been reduced to 10 men and Frank Lampard had effectively finished the title race from the penalty spot.

Old Trafford had been transformed into a Theatre of Irrelevance, but United responded impressively with Berbatov fashioning a chance for Gary Neville, who attempted an audacious chip but presented Asmir Begovic with an easy save.

Ryan Giggs made it two on 38 minutes as Berbatov squared a low ball that the Welshman did not strike cleanly, but his side-foot effort somehow squirmed under Begovic's body.

Stoke's best chance of the half came in stoppage time when Ricardo Fuller brought a smart stop from Edwin van der Sar.

With Chelsea accelerating their way to a stonking win, the United fans took on a mood of jubilant defiance, and their singing grew more cheerful when the third goal came nine minutes into the second period.

Fletcher slid an intelligent ball to Wayne Rooney, who shimmied past Robert Huth and played a ball across the front of goal that Higginbotham could only turn into the net via the crossbar.

As United eased off, Stoke tested Van der Sar twice, with a Rory Delap header and a Danny Pugh long shot forcing the Dutchman into fine saves.

Rooney came off late on after feeling a twinge in his groin - England fans will be hoping he recovers fully in the 34 days until his World Cup campaign starts against the USA.

Didier Drogba's hat-trick against Wigan denied Rooney the Golden Boot trophy, but such is Rooney's unselfishness and his centrality to United's play, there can be no denying his position as the Premier League's Player of the Year.

Unfortunately for United, it is also indisputable that Rooney now plays for the Premier League's second best team.
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Chelsea 8-0 Wigan: Drogba hat-trick

2010-05-09T23:20:00.000-07:00

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Fairly sweet season for Chelsea striker Didier Drogba. Ivory Coast players had just led Chelsea to win the Premier League title as well as the top scorer in this season.

Total, Drogba has netted 29 goals this season. 32 players this year has also listed his name as a striker who scored over 100 goals throughout her career in the Premier League.

Despite the often troubled by the controversy and no longer young, Drogba has netted 36 goals are still capable of competing 44 times. This is the best record since joining Drogba, 2004 ago.

Best performance when the season 2006/2007. At that Drogba scored 33 goals donated only 20 goals in Premier League competition. Thus, is the first time this season Drogba became the top scorer in England.

Drogba bomber compete with Manchester United, Wayne Rooney, who has 26 goals. Only, who created Drogba hat-trick against Wigan Athletic, making Drogba scored a 29 goals.

Meanwhile, the midfield general of Chelsea Frank Lampard, a player who gives the most assists. Lampard 17 times to create a decoy, two points better than Arsenal's playmaker, Cesc Fabregas.

Sevilla 2-3 Barcelona: Messi 32th scored, Konko sent-off

2010-05-08T17:29:00.000-07:00

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Barcelona recorded a 3-2 victory over Sevilla in the Primera Division duel, the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, Saturday (05/08/2010). Although able to maintain top of the standings, Barcelona just one point ahead of Real Madrid who sat in second place with 95 points and so the competition winner will be determined on the last weekend.

Barcelona kept his promise to play hit since the early minutes. Despite playing at home opponent, in the first five minutes, they were able to create two opportunities, one of which led to touchdowns.

Messi scored the goal, at five minutes. Being in the middle of the penalty box, he succeeded Maxwell welcomed the bait, and send it into the bottom left corner of goalkeeper Andres palop.

Not wanting to lose the moment, Barcelona continue to maintain the rhythm of the game and the intensity of attacks. However, Sevilla, who did not want to lose face in front of her own supporters to increase the aggressiveness of the game, chasing the ball and tried to cut the flow of bait Barcelona.

Facing it, Barcelona calmly down tempo game while keeping control of the ball. The result, though a bit sluggish in attack, they managed to avoid the threat of Seville.

The calm following the creation of a sweet fruit Barcelona second goal from Bojan Krkic feet at minute 28. Utilizing breakthrough bait Xavi, Bojan punt nesting in the lower right corner of the Sevilla goal.

Gol was barely change the course of the game. Sevilla are still difficult to balance the rhythm of the game Barcelona, but still trying to cut the flow of their attacks. Meanwhile, Barcelona is also to appear calm and maintain control of the ball.

Monotonous running back situation, until Sevilla managed to create opportunities through Diego Capel at minute 34. Being in the middle of the penalty box, he managed to greet Abdoulay Konko cross and fired into the lower-right corner of the Barcelona goal. Unfortunately, the raw execution at the hands of Valdes.

Sevilla has not created a new threat, when Messi their rear shock on 34 minutes. From the front of the Sevilla goal, Messi, Xavi cross kick, which unfortunately, soared to the top goalkeeper Palop.

The game was heating up the atmosphere along the opening matches. For the three figures, both camps also make violations of the hard card lead.

At minute 42, for example, Didier Zokora gets jammed akibat card Messi, who is building a counterattack. Two minutes later, Pedro is rewarded turn yellow card by referee Alberto Undiano Mallenco on Capel violated. Unfortunately, violence does not change the numbers 2-0 listed in the scoreboard until the end of the first round.

Sevilla then tried to attack quickly in the second round. Without the threat, they managed to create an attack that almost led to goals from Frederic Kanoute. However, his header deviated from the middle of the penalty box to the right side of goalkeeper Valdes.

Barcelona responded by Lionel Messi in the 59th minute. Being in the middle of the penalty box, he managed to reach the bait Maxwell and fired into the right side of goal, which unfortunately is too wide of the target.

Not wanting to give the opportunity rise again Sevilla, Barcelona midfield improve coordination and control of the ball. This makes Seville frustrated until the red card incident occurred Abdoulay Konko on 56 minutes, due to violation of Bojan.

Barcelona soon take advantage of the situation by passing the ball more aggressively into the future. Without much difficulty, they managed to create opportunities through Alves in the 59th minute and Bojan at minute 60. However, while Alves shot missed, the successful execution Bojan denied by Palop.

Still, the effort eventually led to Barcelona's third goal from Pedro foot on 62 minutes. Controlling the ball outside the penalty box, he fired a shot that lodged in the lower right corner of goalkeeper Palop.

Left behind three goals and played with ten players turned out not to loosen the spirit of Seville. Instead they appear increasingly out and focus on attacking business.

Unexpectedly, they were able to reduce the lag to be 1-3, thanks to a goal Kanoute in the 69th minute.

Goals stems from a breakthrough bait Luis Fabiano who fail without fail Puyol. Kanoute managed to reach the ball and marched him into the penalty box, before slamming the ball into the middle goalkeeper Valdes.

Sevilla surprises did not stop there. Two minutes later, they managed to change the score to 2-3, thanks to goals Luis Fabiano. Outside the penalty box, he managed to transfer the ball menjangaku Zokora. He could control the ball before he tucked it into the goal Barcelona.

Conceded two goals within two minutes to make Barcelona lower the intensity of attacks and improve the coordination of the midfield and back. The result, though managed to minimize the opponent's aggression, Barcelona lost at the front lines of determination.

Again, see the game freezing. The situation did not change until the 83rd minute, Pedro managed to shoot bait Dani Alves, who unfortunately falls into the right side of the net.

A minute later, Sevilla made a quick attack, which led to a tandukan Kanoute from the middle of the penalty box. Unfortunately, the ball bounced too high off the target.

Furthermore, both camps are equally failed to create a dangerous threat to any opponent's goal and the game closed with the score 3-2, to win in Barcelona.

During the 90 minutes, Barcelona booked a mastery of the ball for 69 percent and created the seven golden opportunities from 18 businesses. Meanwhile, Sevilla right off five shots on goal from seven experiments.

Meanwhile, in the final game, Barcelona will meet will meet Valladolid and Madrid Malaga. Both matches will be held Sunday (16/05/2010).

The composition of players:
Sevilla: 1-Andres Palop; 6-Adriano (23-Lolo 67), 14-Julien Escude, 2-Federico Fazio (4-Sebastien Squillaci 27), 24-Abdoulay Konko, 16-Diego Capel, 11-Renato (15 - Marius Stankevicius 62), 8-Didier Zokora, 7-Gonzalez Jesus Navas, 10-Luis Fabiano, 12-Frederic Kanoute
Barcelona: 1-Victor Valdes; 19-Maxwell (22-Eric Abidal 66), 3-Gerard Pique, 5-Carles Puyol, 2-Daniel Alves, Seydou Keita, 15, 16-Sergi Busquets, Xavi 6-(24-Gnegneri Yaya Toure 86), 11-Bojan Krkic, 17-Pedro, 10-Lionel Messi

Real Madrid 5-1 Athletic Bilbao: Ronaldo, Higuain impressive

2010-05-08T17:26:00.000-07:00

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonzalo Higuain impressive performances brought Real Madrid to slaughter his guest Athletic Bilbao 5-1 in a duel continued Primera Division La Liga, Saturday (08/05/2010). Both contributed one goal to "Los Galaticos".

In fact, Madrid was detained until the first round 1-1. If this position lasted until the end, then make sure the champion because Barcelona won 3-2 over Sevilla. However, in the second round Madrid rampage. The win also keeps them pressing Barcelona still lead the standings. Next week will be the determination of the champion, because it is the last game.

In second place, Madrid bagging 95 points. "Los Merengues" left only one point from Barcelona. Although the game is still very, champion opportunities for Madrid is still open.

At the beginning of the game, coach of Madrid, Manuel Pallegrini, surprisingly store playmaker Ricardo Kaka on the bench. He prefers to Guti Hernandez for supplying balls to the duo Gonzalo Higuain and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Since the referee Cesar Muniz Fernandez blew the whistle the game, "Los Galaticos" immediately took the initiative of attack. Only five minutes walk game, Ronaldo is directly threatening the visitors goal. CR9 who got the space shot from outside the penalty box, to send the ball hard into the center of Bilbao goalkeeper. Damn, goalkeeper Gorka Iraizoz could still brushed it off.

Five minutes later, Ronaldo's header just wide of the goalpost guest team thin. At minute 22, disaster hit Bilbao. Fernando Amorebieta Higuain with hand held shots in the penalty box. The referee immediately expel Amorebieta Fernandez and give the "Los Merengues" gift penalty.

Ronaldo, who ran as an executioner successfully performing their duties by sending the ball into the bottom right corner of the goalpost Iraizoz, 1-0 for "El Real".

Despite winning, Madrid did not reduce the intensity of its attacks at all. Four successful opportunities they created through Esteban Granero, Ronaldo, Higuain and Fernando Gago. However, all raw in the deft hands that appear Iraizoz.

Fun-fun being attacked, Madrid conceded even in minute 41. Tandukan bait successfully completed Gaizka Toquero Francisco Yeste shot with his left leg, 1-1. The position lasted until halftime.

In the second half, substitute Kaka Pallegrini Gago directly enter in order to add power gempur "El Real". Kaka agile movements directly randomize-ngacak guest team defense. Only seven minutes of action runs, four direct hits forces strikes by him. Unfortunately, it still misses the Bilbao goal.

Granero who throughout the game tirelessly combing the left side of defense hardware Bilbao opened fire from outside the penalty box on 55 minutes. Damn, the ball still hit the crossbar.

Seeing the foster children who began to penetrate the defense wits Bilbao, Pallegrini directly enter Karim Benzema. This strategy worked because the concentration of starting back line rupture caused by the movement of wild Bilbao Benzema.

In minute 73, scored the long-awaited public host finally arrived. Xabi Alonso's corner kick was perfectly able to be maximized by Higuain through his head, 2-1 to "Los Galaticos".

Seven minutes later, Madrid's Sergio Ramos added advantage through the shot. Benzema and Marcello closed the game through their goal in minute 81 and 89.

The composition of players
Real Madrid: Casillas; Albiol, Ramos, Marcelo, Arbeloa; Gago, Alonso, Granero (Benzema 66), Guti, Higuain (Diarra 82), Ronaldo

Athletic Bilbao: Iraizoz; Amorebieta, San Jose, Campo, Iraola; Iturraspe, Martínez, Yeste (Gabilondo 65), Gurpegui; Oscar (Susaeta 53), Toquero

AS Roma 0-1 Intermilan: Milito great-strike, Totti red-carded

2010-05-05T19:40:00.000-07:00

Inter Milan won the first trophy in his ambitions embrace treble this season. Nerazzurri managed to embrace the Coppa Italia trophy after beat AS Roma 1-0 in the final.

Skuat victory over Jose Mourinho is determined merely puppets Diego Milito scored. Coppa degree has become the sixth in the history of the Nerazzurri. Inter will now return the focus to compete with Rome in the struggle for scudetto.

In the match held in cages Rome, Stadio Olimpico, Wenesday, May 5, 2010, two of the top Serie A team was immediately turns attacking each other.

The first opportunity came when Esteban Cambiasso of Inter managed to steal the ball from Mirko Vucinic. Unfortunately the ball followed by thrusting bait Milito on Samuel Eto'o failed to produce goals.

Rome has also created a sweet opportunity in minute 23 when Rodrigo Taddei to give bait a sweet success for Luca Toni. However Toni header successfully thwarted Julio Cesar.

Inter finally winning 1-0 through goals Milito at minute 40. Argentine striker was successfully conquer the Roman goalkeeper Julio Sergio blunder after utilizing the ball from David Pizzaro. This score stood until halftime.

In the second half, Roma tried to keep pace. Driven by the captain Francesco Totti, Roma several times threatened Inter goalkeeper. The best opportunities are created in 53 minutes.

Starting from a free kick by Francesco Totti failed completely driven by the Inter goalkeeper, Julio Cesar. The ball was immediately struck by Juan, but the header with just still soar above the crossbar.

Claudio Ranieri squad started to panic. The climax of Rome should be playing with 10 men when referee Totti should be expelled for violating Balotelli. As a result the score was 1-0 for Inter's advantage lasted until the game ended.

Team Line-up:

Inter Milan: Julio César, Javier Zanetti, Marco Materazzi, Cristian Chivu, Ivan Cordoba (Walter Samuel, 39 '), Maicon, Thiago Motta, Esteban Cambiasso, Wesley Sneijder (Mario Balotelli, 5' / Sulley Muntari 90 '), Samuel Eto 'o, Diego Alberto Milito

AS Roma: Julio Sergio, John Arne Riise, Philippe Mexes, Juan, Nicolas Burdisso (Marco Motta, 46 '), Rodrigo Taddei, Simone Perrotta David Pizarro (Francesco Totti, 46'), Daniele De Rossi, Mirko Vucinic, Luca Toni (Jeremy Menez, 63 ')

Mallorca 1-4 Real Madrid: Ronaldo hat-trick, Higuain great-chip

2010-05-05T19:34:00.000-07:00

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Cristiano Ronaldo is back to being the star of Real Madrid victory over hosts Mallorca. Got behind 1-0, eventually winning 4-1 over Real Madrid Ronaldo hat trick. One additional goal scored Madrid's Gonzalo Higuain.

With three points, automatic Madrid returned to shorten the distance from Barcelona who still memuncaki La Liga standings. Until jornada 36, Madrid has collected 92 points, or left behind by one point from the Blaugrana.

As for Mallorca, this defeat at home to feel more painful because it makes the team besutan Gregorio Manzano has failed to re-take the position standings of the previous four taken over Sevilla. Mallorca (59) are now scattered sebiji points from Sevilla (60).

Estadio Son Moix competed in,Wednesday, May 5, 2010, Madrid could not play first appeared off after Barcelona's 4-1 victory over Tenerife, one day in advance.

Even Madrid had left behind 1-0 when the game entered the 16th minute through goals Aritz Aduris. Aduriz header who was standing right at the mouth of Madrid goalkeeper who failed to successfully secured by Iker Casillas. Madrid behind 0-1.

Lucky Ronaldo managed a 1-1 equalizer at minute 26. Dudu Aouate conquered Ronaldo before the ball successfully attacked Mallorca's goalkeeper. This score stood until halftime.

In the second half, Ronaldo heroic story continues. In the 55th minute, Ronaldo surged back to take advantage of goalkeeper Dudu sweet bait Sergio Ramos. For Madrid 2-0 advantage.

Ronaldo finally scored a hat trick in 72 minutes utilizing Higuain captivating action. This becomes Ronaldo scored his 25th in La Liga competition.

And the victory party Madrid Higuain finally closed in 81 minutes. Argentine striker was successfully released captive chip changed the position of the end of a 4-1 victory for Madrid.

Manchester City 0-1 Tottenham: Crouch brings to fourth

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

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Manchester City throw away a chance at home to Tottenham Hotspur could take a position in the standings. Spurs entertain, Wednesday, May 5, 2010, City lost 0-1.

With this result City remained in fifth with 66 points standings. While the Spurs in the fourth position with 70 points managed to stay away, both from 37 games.

Then City fails to have ambitions to play in the Champions League next season. With one game remaining, it's no longer possible City Spurs overtaking points. City had to settle for appearing at the Europa League next season. Conversely, the Spurs could qualify for the Champions League qualifying.

In the earlier match, City goalkeeper Marton Fulop who escorted 82-minute break by Spurs striker, Peter Crouch. This tall player utilize his partner cross , Younes Kaboul.

Barcelona 4-1 Tenerife: Messi double

2010-05-04T15:09:00.000-07:00

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Striker Barcelona's Lionel Messi creating two goals and one assists his team a decisive 4-1 victory over Tenerife in a duel continued Primera Division, Tuesday (04/05/2010). Thanks to that, Barcelona collecting 93 points, four points ahead of Real Madrid.

Playing on home turf, Barcelona really having trouble creating attacks once and for all in the first half. Aggressiveness and militancy of the opponent player to make the flow of feed they often run aground in the middle of the road.

Barcelona situation never improved, until Messi managed to break the wicket Tenerife in the 17th minute. Gol started from Dani Alves cross headed by Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who deviated from the target. However, before the ball left the field, and Messi managed to reach into the lower left corner of goalkeeper Sergio Aragoneses.

The goal was not necessarily boost the quality of the game in Barcelona. Although each side tries to use the field, they are always difficulties through the layered Tenerife players.

In the 30th minute, Ibrahimovic trying to break the deadlock with a long-distance shooting. However, accurate shot was successfully blocked by Sergio Aragoneses.

Afterwards, Barcelona totally failed to create new opportunities, to Tenerife successfully equalized through Martinez in the 39th minute.

Tenerife goals due to errors made Carles captain Puyol, who tried to feed the ball into the middle. However, snatched the ball kome Daniel, who immediately sent it to Martinez. Martinez managed to reach the ball on the left side of the penalty box and sent Barcelona into the bottom right corner of goalkeeper Valdes.

Not wanting to lose the moment, Tenerife maintain the intensity of their attacks. Despite failing to add a goal, at least they were able to cripple the game and keep scoring Barcelona's 1-1 draw until halftime.

Entering the second half, both sides maintaining their own game character. Only now, the physical and the concentration of Tenerife is no longer as solid as the first half. Their defense this time easily penetrated Barcelona.

Tenerife hard game then selected as shortcuts to reduce the action of Barcelona. In a number of occasions, this tactic effective enough to stop Messi et al. However, it does not make them avoid a second goal Barcelona, Bojan Krkic scored in the 63rd minute.

Gol Xavi who stems from feedback received by Danie Alves left the defense sector Tenerife. He then took off the bait breakthrough into the penalty box, which then reached Bojan and strike into the lower left corner of goalkeeper Aragoneses.

Goal was to restore confidence in Barcelona. They also increase the intensity of the attack and after waiting until the 77th minute, they managed to widen the distance to be 3-1, thanks to a goal Pedro.

Gol Messi movement originated from outside the penalty box. Seeing Pedro is in the free condition of the Guard, he sent a breakthrough bait. Pedro managed to master it and send the ball in, yet again, to bottom left of goal.

Not satisfied with a 3-1 advantage, Barcelona continued to increase its attacks. Their efforts led to the fourth goal from Lionel Messi, during injury time. Utilizing bait Alvez, Messi sent a ball into the top right corner of the goal Tenerife. These goals directly followed by a long sound of a whistle referee Carlos Delgado Ferreiro.

During the 90 minutes, Barcelona controlled the ball as much as 82 percent and created seven shots right into the goalpost from 20 experiments. Meanwhile, Tenerife, fired two shots exactly accurate of the four businesses.

The composition of players:
Barcelona: 1-Victor Valdas; 19-Maxwell, 5-Carles Puyol, 3-Gerard Pique (17-Pedro 45), 2-Daniel Alves, Seydou Keita, 15, 24-Yaya Toure Gnegneri, 6-Xavi, 9-Zlatan Ibrahimovic (16-Sergi Busquets 66), 11-Bojan Krkic (14-Thierry Henry 81), 10-Lionel Messi

Tenerife: 13-Sergio Aragoneses; 3 Hector Sanchez-Cabrera, 19-Ezequiel Luna, 24-Jose Antonio Culebras, 6-Pablo Sicilia; 21-Alfaro (9-Angel 85), 23-Olano Mikel Alonso, 15-Roman (27 Omar Ramos-73), 5-Manolo Martinez, 17-Juan Luis Lorite; 14-Daniel Ngom kome (seven-Juan Francisco Martinez 61)

Wigan 2-2 Hull City: Gahouri salto strike

2010-05-03T18:22:00.000-07:00

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Hull City had to say goodbye to the Premier League following a 2-2 draw with Wigan Athletic on Monday (05/03/2010). Until the 37th week, they ranked 18th with 29 points or argue five points from West Ham United, where their at 17th.

Hull deserved disappointed with the result. Although the goal had left due to Victor Moses in the 30th minute, they could turn things around thanks to a pair of goals replies Wigan, who scored by Will Atkinson and Mark Cullen in the 42nd minute and the 64th.

Hull three points and hope to survive in the Premier League almost became real when the position 2-1 unchanged until the match entered injury time period. However, shortly before the referee blew the whistle marks the end of the game, Wigan managed to score an equalizer thanks to a goal Steve Gahouri. at minute 90.

Throughout the game, Hull was just the ball as much as 36 percent. However, they managed to release exactly three shots on goal from six experiments. Compare with Wigan, who only created three golden opportunities from 14 businesses.

Team line-up:
Wigan: 29-Vladimir Stojković; 31-Maynor Figueroa, 2-Steve Gohouri, 5-Gary Caldwell, 25-Mario Melchiot, 11-Victor Moses, 27-Mohamed Diame (7-Paul Scharner 82), 24-James McCarthy (16 -Scott Sinclair 65), 8-Ben Watson, 15-Jordi Gomez (9-Jason Scotland 79), 20-Hugo Rodallega
Hull: 12-Matt Duke, Andy Dawson's three-, five-Anthony Gardner, 19-Steven Mouyokolo, 15-Bernard Mendy, 17-Kevin Kilbane, 45-Tom Cairney, 20-George Boateng, 31-Will Atkinson; 29-Jan Vennegoor (18-Caleb Folan70), 13-Mark Cullen

Blackburn Rovers 2-1 Arsenal: Fabianski double blunder

2010-05-03T18:17:00.000-07:00

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Lukas Fabianski once again upset Arsenal . Two blunder in the face Blackburn Rovers have made the Gunners submission. What's going on with him?

Arsenal travel to Blackburn Rovers headquarters, Monday (34/5/2010). English Premier League matches continued in the already not very decisive. Excellent chance first, 'The Gunner" 1-2 defeat.

Two goals against Arsenal Fabianski starts from the error in anticipation of a corner. The first, his failure to catch the ball in the air makes free to lure Jason Roberts to David Dunn scored the first goal for Blackburn.

No 'satisfied' with one error, the portion of Fabianski even greater error for the second goal opponent. Polish goalkeeper was unable to pluck the ball in the air, consequently Christopher Samba heading the ball into goalkeeper.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has sued two Blackburn goals by calling the opponent if the player has violated Fabianski first. Are the players Blackburn intentionally 'targeting' Fabianski?

"I do not know, I was not in the locker room (they are). But I think the referee should not allow it. As a goalkeeper, you do not have a chance to catch the ball if there are opponents that drive," lamented Wenger on Arsenal's website.

Violations complained of problems such as Wenger is debatable, but the performance itself was worrying Fabianski. Mistake against Blackburn goalkeeper not the first time 25 years it played badly.

Fabianski with the status of deputy Manuel Almunia had done something wrong when Arsenal defeated Porto 1-2 in Champions League. At that time, also made two mistakes by goalkeeper bertinggi is 190 cm.

Two weeks ago, more serious errors made by the goalkeeper who digaet from Legia Warsaw when the Gunners met Wigan. Arsenal lost 2-3 and scored the winning goal versus Titus Bramble did not take advantage of catch Fabianski stick.

In between that, actually perform better Fabianski Arsenal's defeat against Manchester City. Fabianski did not make stupid mistakes and remain a virgin because Arsenal match ended 0-0.

Fabianski recently installed Wenger often because its main goalkeeper, Manuel Almunia, was injured. Alarming, Almunia made a mistake myself sometimes too important not to harm Gunners.

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

2010-04-27T15:21:00.000-07:00

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Bayern Munich Striker Ivica Olic admitted feeling no trust has scored three goals in the face of Lyon in the second leg Champions League semi-final early this morning.

"I do not believe we can win this way," said Olic to the UEFA site, Wednesday, April 28, 2010.

Able Olic scored a hat trick in the game against Lyon at the Stade de Gerland. Three goals Olic who passes to bring Munich's Champions League final.

Munich 4-0 on aggregate winner with Lyon. Because, before Munich was superior one goal Arjen Robben on the first leg at the Allianz Arena.

"We played really well and now we're into the final. I think the game against Manchester United is a game meant in my life, but this one even better," he asserted.

Intermilan 3-1 Barcelona: Pedro-Sneidjer great-strike

2010-04-20T16:13:00.000-07:00

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Inter Milan's superiority. Disadvantaged first, Jose Mourinho's squad topple Barcelona 3-1 in the Champions League semi-final first leg at the Giuseppe Meazza, Tuesday (20/4/2010)

Speech Mourinho has a point some time. The former was called the Inter pembesut Chelsea today is different from the old Inter, when only able to play a goalless draw at the Giuseppe Meazza and finally surrendered 0-2 at Camp Nou.

This time, turn that threw Azulgrana Nerazzurri. Disadvantaged scored first by Pedro Rodriguez (19 '), Inter turned excel through Wesley Sneijder (30'), Maicon (48 '), and Diego Milito (61').

Both Pep Guardiola and Mourinho lose their best squad. Unfortunately, the game's first 15 minutes of walking a lot. Nothing created opportunities for both teams.

Inter just got a chance in the 17th minute. Victor Valdes could not resist kicking Samuel Eto'o. Unfortunately, Diego Milito who can not utilize the ball rebounded to maximize opportunities. His kick wide to the goalposts.

Fun to attack, unmindful Nerazzurri back to the line. Maxwell, who helped give feed cooked to attack Pedro. Pedro is a successful trick goalkeeper Julio Cesar.

Camp hosts have the opportunity again in minute 21. Unfortunately, Lucio's header was still falling on the crossbar. Again the kick Milito is still wide on the left goalpost Valdes.

Sneijder put the public cheered the Giuseppe Meazza in minute 30. Starting from a feed from the right side of Samuel Eto'o, Milito freely give Sodoran ball to Sneijder free-standing. Valdes unable saves.

The game walk a lot after Sneijder equalizer. Until the break, and no additional goals are created.

Direct Inter kicked off in the second round. Milito almost doubled the home team advantage when receiving Sodoran Sneijder. The referee blew the whistle offside.

Maicon forced Valdes picked up the ball from the goalkeeper for the second time. Starting from Goran Pandev action that provides feedback to Milito. Argentine striker cut the ball and give it to Maicon. Inter winning 2-1 in 48 minutes.

These advantages make the Inter intensified attacks. Additional goals created 13 minutes later. Is what makes El Barça Milito behind 1-3. Milito managed to take advantage of crossing Eto'o. Although the smell of offside, the referee approved the goal.

Alves dijatuhui Sneijder in the forbidden box. But the referee did not give a gift to the Barca penalty. Barcelona kept trying to catch up. But the defense meeting Nerazzurri make Barca frustrated.

Until the referee blew the final whistle, 3-1 to Inter's position had not changed. With this defeat, Barca mandatory minimum of 2-0 win at Camp Nou, the middle of next week.

The composition Players
Inter: Julio Cesar, Maicon (Chivu, 72 '), Lucio, Samuel, Zanetti, Cambiasso, Motta, Sneijder; Pandev (Stankovic, 55'), Milito (Balotelli 75 '), Eto'o.

Barcelona: Valdes, Alves, Pique, Puyol, Maxwell; Xavi, Busquets, Keita, Messi, Ibrahimovic, (Abidal 61 '), Pedro.

Liverpool 3-0 West Ham: Cruised to Europe zone

2010-04-19T19:02:00.000-07:00

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Liverpool cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over West Ham at Anfield to keep their faint Champions League hopes alive.

The loss left the Hammers with three games to secure their top-flight survival.

Former West Ham midfielder Yossi Benayoun and David Ngog gave the hosts a 2-0 lead in a low-key first half and goalkeeper Robert Green's unfortunate own goal finished off his side.

However, both teams still have a great deal to do to achieve their aims as Liverpool are still five points adrift of fourth place while West Ham are only three above the drop zone.

A 10th successive home league victory was rarely in doubt against a club whose last win at Anfield came in September 1963 and who have much more important battles to win in the last few weeks of the season.

Having dropped to seventh after the weekend's games, Liverpool's hopes of Champions League football appeared to be over.

And with Fernando Torres' knee operation ruling him out for the remainder of the season, the suggestion was their chances of rolling over opponents had gone with him.

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Bordeaux 1-0 OL Lyon: Lloris great-save

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

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Olympique Lyon successfully steal a Champions League semi-final ticket from Girondins Bordeaux. Coach Claude Puel claims goalkeeper Hugo Lloris as a hero Les Gones.

Wednesday (7/4/2010), Lyon's 0-1 defeat of Bordeaux. Nevertheless, Lloris et al entitled cruised into the semifinal victory since pocket the quarterfinals 3-1 at the first meeting, the center last week.

Yes, this is the first time through the Lyon's Champions League semi-final. No wonder if Puel satisfied with the hard work of children's protege. Especially Lloris, who often perform rescue at the end of the game brilliantly. Because if Bordeaux added one goal only, then pupuslah Lyon expectations.

"Congratulations to the players and it's really not easy," I Puel, Lyon said, remembering the trip enough weight to finally penetrate the high level as now.

"Our performance had declined in the first round. But, we perform better in the second half. The game is very fierce. Lloris a very important role tonight. He saved us at the last moment, "said the trainer, quoted from the official site of UEFA, Thursday (8/4/2010).

In the semi-finals of the party later, Lyon will meet Bayern Munich, which eliminate Manchester United with the score 4-4 on aggregate. Meanwhile, Inter Milan and Barcelona earlier pocketed the ticket, each rolled over CSKA Moscow and Arsenal, yesterday morning.

Manchester United 3-2 Bayern Munchen: Robben magnificent strike

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

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Despite winning 3-2, Manchester United had to give up one semi-final at Bayern Munich tickets. With a 4-4 aggregate, the representative of Germany to escape thanks to the superior goals away. Arjen Robben who is responsible for United's failure to maintain its existence in the Champions League this season.

They start with a 2-1 victory at the first meeting, Bayern play at Old Trafford on Wednesday (7/4/2010)\ Louis Van Gaal landing squad certainly have the upper hand, especially United's Wayne Rooney is the mainstay bomber reportedly absent. However, moments before the match, Sir Alex Ferguson made a surprise decision by stating the name Rooney in the Starting XI.

Match just three minutes walk, Darren Gibson has brought United in the Munich 1-0. Utilizing bait Rooney, the young midfielder hard kick from 25 meters was not able dammed goalkeeper Butt.

The goal seemed to set fire to the spirit of the Red Devil fighter. Practically, four minutes later, which brought United's Nani's turn 2-0. Beginning with horizontal feed Antonio Valencia from the right wing, the Portuguese winger breaking through the heel of goalkeeper Butt.

Red Devils a 3-0 advantage back to clarify. Again, Valencia become creators. Ecuador winger was sent home cooked bait which then allowed by Rooney. The ball then kicked Nani who could not be stopped Butt.

However, winning 3-0 to make sure the United players to survive. As a result, two minutes before dispersal, Munich is able to reduce the lag to be 3-1. Goal-kick created after Ivica Olic able to bamboozle Edwin van der Sar.

Practical re-kindle the spirit of goals that combat Munich. In fact, on minute 45, the team returned Bundesliga giants have an opportunity through the action of Arjen Robben. Honey, can still kick Robben Van der Sar pushed over. Score 3-1 for United last until halftime.

Still more likely to secure semi-final ticket, even experienced United in the second half. Starting from the defender Rafael who rewarded the red card, after breaking Franck Ribery. Starting on 50 minutes, United were forced to play with ten men.

Sir Alex Ferguson had to rack my brain. Scottish coach pulled and replaced Rooney with John O'Shea. Despite the lack of players, stormed the United continues to campaign attacks. Nani Carrick almost scored a hat trick and host almost added advantage.

Ironically, it gave Bayern a surprise. Public Old Trafford as if silenced, when Robben goalkeeper Van der Sar tore at minute 74 ', left-foot volley past a fairly hard. Roben utilize dilesakkan Ribery corner kick. 2-3 to Bayern.

Practically, the score became 4-4 on aggregate. United felt threatened and continue to attack. Feeling safe, Bayern were still applying pressure. As a result, the score did not change until the referee blew the long whistle. FC Hollywood reserves the right to bring home semi-final ticket.

The composition of Players:
Man United: Van der Sar, Rafael Da Silva, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Fletcher, Carrick, Gibson, Valencia, Nani, Rooney.

Bayern Munich: Butt; Lahm, van Buyten, Demichelis, Badstuber; Robben, Van Bommel, Schweinsteiger, Ribery; Olic, Muller.

Barcelona 4-1 Arsenal: Fantastic Messi

2010-04-06T14:45:00.000-07:00

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Lionel Messi the world's best players become stars in the field at the second match Champions League quarterfinal. He scored Quattrick to lead Arsenal to Barcelona won 4-1 victory at the same time ensure a spot in the semifinals.Ttuesday (6/4/2010).

Barcelona actually only need a 0-0 draw just to be able to continue progress in this competition. In the initial leg, both known to a 2-2 draw.

Both Barcelona and Arsenal are both missing pillars in this fight. Blaugrana without reinforced bomber Zlatan Ibrahimovic, while the Gunners left tough play maker Cesc Fabregas who entered the treatment room due to smothering injury.

Exactly as forecast, the match took place is open from the beginning. both teams are equally taking the initiative to attack, although sides appear to host more of the ball.

Surprises could emerge when the game entered the 18th minute '. Arsenal managed to steal the goal through the legs of Nicklas Bendtner. He used bait Theo Walcott who escaped from the off-side trap. Host 0-1 behind.

It did not take long for Los Azulgranas equalizes the position. Only three minutes later, Messi showed his class, he muzzle goalkeeper Manuel Almunia with a hard kick from outside the opponent's penalty box. Score became 1-1.

The Messiah again showed his brilliance in the 37th minute. He brought back Barca ahead after the feed forward Pedro Rodriguez in the mouth of Arsenal. Position 2-1 is now.

Not quite up there, foster children Pep Guardiola who increasingly controlled the game adds coffers goals in 42 minutes' and once again is Messi. He defeating Almunia for the third time after accepting bait Seydou Keita's header in the penalty box. Barcelona 3-1 at the same time widening the distance to close the first half of the game.

The second act opens, walk straight duel with fast tempo. To catch up, Arsenal earlier attacks.

Clearly midfield 'The Gunner' which left the main retainer Fabregas lost the class of opponent. Despite his best efforts to mobilize Samir Nasri, Tomas Rosicky and Abou Diaby still not able to counter the dominance of determination and backed Sergio Hernandez Xavi and Keita Busquet.

In contrast to the first half, in the second half of this match went a bit flat. Only a few opportunities generated each faction.

The game was almost closed with the score 3-1 only if Messi did not score a goal in the extra 88 minutes'. Argentine players that Barcelona victory refine into eight etched 4-1 well as fulfilling his goal in the Championship this.

Barcelona cruised into the semifinals with a 6-3 aggregate. They're expected Inter Milan who had already booked a place after beating CSKA Moscow 0-1 Russian representative (aggregate 2-0).

CSKA Moscow 0-1 Intermilan: Sneidjer great free-kick

2010-04-06T14:40:00.000-07:00

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Single goal Wesley Sneijder enough pitch to bring Inter Milan Champions League semi-final. Nerazzurri 2-0 aggregate win over CSKA Moscow's Russian representative.

Both teams appeared in full force in the Champions League quarterfinal second leg at the Luzhniki Stadium on Tuesday (6/4/2010). As a result, attacking game from the kick off the show. CSKA midfielder Keisuke Honda goalkeeper Julio Cesar threatened when a new game to walk one minute. But his kick was wide of the goalpost.

New six-minute walk, through the Inter already superior goal Sneijder. Former Real Madrid's free-kick was not able dammed goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev. Left behind one goal does not make CSKA shriveled balls. Honda et al dare to attack the defense outside the commandeered Javier Zanetti Inter.

Honda led CSKA attacks often make the Nerazzurri inconvenience. Midfielder Tomas Necid melesakkan distance shots in 22 minutes. But, the ball still falls on the right side of goalkeeper Cesar.

Through a quick counterattack, Milito stabbed home team defense. But the final outcome that does not calm down, make Akinfeev easily catch the ball.

Meanwhile, speculation Chidi Odia kick from outside the penalty box, has not been able to find an equalizer. Although attacking each other throughout the first half, scoring 1-0 to Inter Milan did not change until the break.

In the second half, CSKA have to come up with 10 players following the expulsion Odiah. Numbered 15 players were given a second yellow card after a tackle on Samuel Eto'o early second round.

Winning players, Nerazzurri intensified combing the CSKA defense. But. Besutan Club Jose Mourinho always failed when the final settlement. CSKA midfielder Mark Gonzalez had several times endangering the Inter defense. Lucky, Cesar Retort secure the goal.

Sneijder nearly doubled Inter's advantage in the middle of the second half. But the kick was pushed over Akinfeev severity. Mourinho has finally put Mario Balotelli on 73 minutes, replacing Milito.

CSKA did not want to be embarrassed in his own headquarters continued to press the Inter in the last minute. Unfortunately, until the referee blew the final whistle there was no additional goals are created. Entitled Nerazzurri strolling to the semifinals with a 2-0 aggregate.

The composition of players
CSKA: Akinfeev; A. Berezutsky, V. Berezutsky (Odiah 14 '), Ignashevich, Shennikov; Semberas, Mamayev, Gonzalez, Honda (Rahimic 77'); Dzagoev, Necid (Guilherme 71 ')

Inter Milan: Julio Cesar, Maicon, Lucio, Samuel, Zanetti, Cambiasso, Sneijder (Muntari 85), Stankovic, Eto'o, Milito (Balotelli 73 '), Pandev (Chivu 62')

Bayern Munich 2-1 Manchester United: Rooney jumping strike & injuried

2010-03-30T18:14:00.000-07:00

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Bad day for Wayne Rooney when he appeared to defend the first leg of Manchester United in the Champions League quarter-final at home to Bayern Munich, Tuesday (30/3/2010). He scored a goal, then "kill" himself, and then exposed to injury as well.

Rooney since the beginning of a scourge for Bayern. That's true. New race walk two minutes, he was breaking into Bayern goalkeeper.

The host had difficulties reply to these goals. However, in the 77th minute, Bayern deserve grateful to Rooney. He has a share in the Bayern goal that equalized, and then change the course of the game.

A free kick by Franck Ribery. Sliding the ball fast enough. Rooney tried to block. However, the ball hit his leg instead rolled into the right corner of the MU goalkeeper and scored. Goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar was wrong to anticipate the ball.

This makes Bavaria the more eager to hit and catch the winning goal. In the 90th minute, Ivica Olic scored the winner eventually succeed them.

Just before the goal, Rooney collided with Mario Gomes. Potentially fatal consequence. He was injured badly enough to give a sign to the bench that he was pulled.

This is a heavy blow for Manchester United. For, Rooney is in sharp peaks and MU face important matches in the Premier League and Champions League. So far, Rooney has scored 35 goals.

Not yet known how severe the injury. If he should be absent in one game alone was a big loss for MU, especially if some of the game.

Manchester City 3-0 Wigan Athletic: Tevez hat-trick

2010-03-29T20:09:00.000-07:00

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Manchester City striker, Carlos Tevez, who scored a Hattrick team 3-0 win over Wigan Athletic are playing with ten players since the 56th minute of the Premier League action at the City of Manchester, on Monday (29.3.2010). With a collection of 56 points, City were level rises to the fifth position, displacing Liverpool, who have 54 points. City just lost two points from Tottenham Hotspur in fourth place.

Playing at home, the City could control the game at least on the first 20 minutes. Almost no risk, they created a wave of attacks led four golden opportunities, which unfortunately failed converted into goals.

In the fourth minute, for example, Adebayor in the middle of successfully kicking the penalty box Zabaleta cross into the middle of Wigan's goal. However, Stojkovic still spry enough to anticipate the ball.

Through the 20th minute, Wigan managed to escape the onslaught of pressure and flow faster. In minute 25, through Rodallega, they almost embarrass Given. Utilizing feedback Moreno, Rodallega kick from outside the penalty box, which unfortunately can be blocked Given.

After that, City managed to control the ball and improve coordination in the midfield with a short-game feedback and a slower tempo. They also managed to create some goal opportunities. However, even though they conceded, they utterly fail to goal netted Stojkovic, until the halftime whistle.

Entering the second half, City again kicked off with a quick game. But, again, their efforts to get serious resistance from Wigan. Unfortunately, in the middle of the game is getting hot, Wigan got a red card disaster, Caldwell received from Tevez in the struggle for propping the ball.

Playing with ten players, Wigan refused to stand and still be able to trouble Given. In minute 59, for example, from outside the penalty box, Moreno releasing hard kick to the right corner of the goal which unfortunately misses the mark so thin.

Do not want to lose the position, Wigan tried to maintain the tension of their attacks. However, instead of scoring goals, they were pierced by Tevez on 72 minutes. Utilizing the loose ball from the control Stojkovic, Tevez menceploskan ball into the Wigan goal.

Wigan have not done anything when Tevez double the advantage City in 75 minutes. Controlling the ball in the penalty box, Tevez swung his right foot sent the ball into the bottom left corner of the goal.

While the rising enthusiasm City, Wigan even more unsteady. They also can surrender only when Tevez broke Stojkovic goal for the third time in the 84th minute. Controlling the ball outside the penalty box, dribbled alone Tevez into and struck the ball into the middle of the goal.

Not satisfied with three goals, the City constantly looking for ways to break opponent's goal. Indeed, they managed to create some opportunities. However, they failed to change the score 3-0 until the end of the fight.

Throughout the match, City recorded a mastery of the ball for 60 per cent and just off six shots on goal from 13 attempts. Meanwhile, Wigan made two golden chances out of ten experiments.

Lineup:
City: 1-Shay Given; 33-Vincent Kompany, 28-Kolo Toure, 15-Javier Garrido (4-Nedum Onuoha 88), 5-Pablo Zabaleta; 24-Patrick Vieira, 34-Nigel de Jong, 11-Adam Johnson, 8-Shaun Wright-Phillips (39-Craig Bellamy 45); 32-Carlos Tevez (16-Sylvinho 88); 25-Emmanuel Adebayor
Wigan: 29-Vladimir Stojkovic; 19-Titus Bramble, 5-Gary Caldwell, 31-Maynor Figueroa, 25-Mario Melchiot; 27-Mohamed Diame, 6-Hendry Thomas (14-Charles N'Zogbia 52), 20-Hugo Rodallega (9-Jason Scotland 82), 24-James McCarthy; 7-Paul Scharner; 18-Marcelo Moreno (2-Steve Gohouri 82)

Real Madrid 3-2 Atletico Madrid: Higuain brings to the top

2010-03-28T20:29:00.000-07:00

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The tension thickens at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, when Real Madrid entertain Ateltico Madrid, Sunday (28/3/2010). One goal behind, Madrid unable to rise and eventually be able to win 3-2.

The victory was also carrying "El Real" back to the top of the league's throne Primera Division with 74 points, same as Barcelona. However, Guti Hernandez and his friends at the top right because the superior goal difference.

Against Atletico, "Los Merengues" still appear without playmaker Ricardo Kaka injured. Place of origin is replaced Dutch player Rafael van der Vaart. In contrast, Atletico down with his best powers, including a duet mainstay, Kun Aguero and Diego Forlan.

In the first half, Madrid could dominate the game. However, Atletico could excel first. New ten-minute walk, José Antonio Reyes successfully silenced the Bernabeu public. Feedback from Kun Aguero Reyes was successfully sent to the lower left corner of goalkeeper Iker Casillas, untuik Atletico 1-0. This goal due to inadvertence Marcelo Reyes maintain movement in the left sector of defense "El Real".

After that goal, Madrid tried to get up. The attack was launched after attacks continue to host the camp. Golden opportunity finally came in the 30th minute through Cristiano Ronaldo. Got the ball from the middle, that the Portuguese players dribble straight into the opponent's penalty box alone. After going through several players, Ronaldo shot the ball hard into the corner. Unfortunately, CR9 still kick a little sideways from the goalkeeper David De Gea.

The next golden opportunity to get Gonzalo Higuain and Marcelo. However, it has not been able to break Atletico goal. Until halftime, the score was still 1-0 to Atletico advantage.

In the second half, Madrid rampage. "El Real" that would not appear embarrassed in front of his own supporters raced straight from the whistle. New four-minute walk, Xabi Alonso equalized success. Goal kick starts over Esteban Granero, the ball then headlong into the goal Raul Albiol, Alonso nearby ball cheat directly to the Atletico goal.

Intervals of six minutes and then turn to Alvaro Arbeloa who broke into the visitors goal. Alonso's bait away from the work in the control Arbeloa in the penalty box. Calmly, the former Liverpool player was conquered De Gea, 2-1 to Madrid.

At minute 62 Gonzalo Higuain enlarge excellence "El Real" becoming 3-1 through his left foot shot from inside the penalty box.

Goal was not to make Atletico discouraged. Tiago and his friends keep trying to demolish the host defense. The result in the 67th minute, Forlan able to minimize the team behind the penalty spot, turned into a 3-2 position. This score held until the end of the game.

Lineup
Real Madrid: Casillas; Ramos, Albiol, Marcelo, Arbeloa; Gago, Alonso, Van der Vaart (Raul 76), Granero (Guti 83), Ronaldo, Higuain
Atletico Madrid: De Gea; Dominguez, Ujfalusi, Lopez, Valera (Perea 42); Tiago, Assunção, Simao, Reyes (Reyes 45); Aguero, Forlan

Liverpool 2-0 Sunderland: Torres great double

2010-03-28T20:25:00.000-07:00

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Liverpool striker, Fernando Torres scored great double to determine his team 3-0 victory over Sunderland in the Premier League duel, in Anfield, Sunday (28.3.2010). These results make Liverpool climbed to fifth position with 54 points, or argue four points from Tottenham Hotspur in the fourth rank.

Playing at home, Liverpool did look aggressively since the early minutes. Sunderland are slow to read the wind, failed to anticipate, so that penetration by Torres, the game has been running three minutes.

Goals stems from the movement of Torres in the right sector Sunderland defense. He then dribble and then entered the penalty box, he releases the ball into the upper left corner of goalkeeper Craig Gordon.

Only after that goal, Sunderland improve coordination defenses. Despite their midfield looks dynamic, they still tend to play heavily into the back.

This tactic was quite effective damping cross game and Liverpool penetration. Unfortunately, it was not powerful enough to prevent long-distance shot Johnson tore their goal in minute 32.

At that time, had the ball outside the penalty box, Johnson tried to dribble inside. However, because escorted by two opposing players, he decided to shoot the ball, which had urged the lower left corner of the Sunderland goal, after a time a player hit the body.

Goal is to make Sunderland trouble determining the focus of the game. Their consolidation has not ended, when Torres created a wave of threats to their goal in minute 41, which unfortunately is wasted just like that.

Cute moments that happen when Torres welcomed the ball from Ryan Babel, with the first kick from the middle of the team penalty box that hit the left goal post. The ball then rolled back to the Torres foot, which directly strikes again. Unfortunately, his shot had hit the ground so that the ball went off target.

Failure to make Liverpool the more curious and continue to seek a third goal in the remaining time. Unfortunately, though no penetration, they failed to add goals to berbunyinya halftime whistle.

Entering the second half, Liverpool Sunderland again pounded the fort with quick attacks. From all sides of the field, Liverpool continued to try to drain the attack.

Liverpool and Sunderland had insisted until their last line of defense. Unfortunately, the game execution bait or hasty, or even very slow, making Liverpool difficulty creating chances.

Although not very solid, yet Liverpool finally increase the advantage thanks to a goal Torres in the 60th minute. Standing in the center of the penalty box, Torres Johnson managed to control the feedback and control, before the quietly, kicking the ball into the Sunderland goal.

After that goal, then Liverpool played better coordinated. In a slower tempo, they play a game of bait are rarely cut short in the middle of the road. In addition, when the line broke up the attack, Liverpool took the ball again soon.

Almost without difficulty, Liverpool was again confined Sunderland penalty box. Unfortunately, solidity was not followed by the creation of golden opportunities. The reason, the dither offset Sunderland Liverpool game to tackle increasing aggressiveness opponent.

In the middle of the impasse, Ryan Babel and Dirk Kuyt was active open space and attract the attention of the defender opponent. Once your opponent hooked, they immediately feed the ball to Torres or another player who plays more profitable.

In minute 73, for example, Babylon trying to break through the defense sector Sunderland right. Once the action invites a reaction against three defenders, he sent the ball to Torres, who welcomed the ball with a direct kick into the goal. Unfortunately, the ball is deviated from the target.

Liverpool onslaught led to yet another goal, as coach Rafael Benitez took Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard and put David Ngog and Nabil El Zhar in the 77th minute and the 80th. This change reduces the solidity of Liverpool. Although still dominant, they had difficulty creating chances.

The game then more marked and seizing control of the ball. This situation continues with no solution until the fight ended.

Throughout the game, Liverpool record for ball control and 63 percent right off seven shots on goal from 27 businesses. Meanwhile, Sunderland made a golden opportunity from six experiments.

Lineup:
Liverpool: 25-Pepe Reina; 22-Emiliano Insua, 5-Daniel Agger, 23-Jamie Carragher, 2-Glen Johnson, 19-Ryan Babel, 20-Javier Mascherano, 8-Steven Gerrard (31-Nabil El Zhar 80), 17-Maxi Rodríguez; 18-Dirk Kuyt (4-Alberto Aquilani 71); 9-Fernando Torres (24-David Ngog 77)
Sunderland: 1-Craig Gordon; 10-Kieran Richardson, 5-Anton Ferdinand, 4-Michael Turner, 2-Phillip Bardsley; 8-Steed Malbranque (17-Kenwyne Jones 51) 39-Lee Cattermole (22-Paulo Da Silva 46 ), 19-Lorik Cana, 16-Jordan Henderson (7-Boudewijn Zenden 78); 11-Darren Bent, 9-Fraizer Campbell

Real Mallorca 0-1 Barcelona: Ibrahimovic scores

2010-03-27T19:53:00.000-07:00

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Barcelona have struggled to 1-0 victory over Mallorca in the Primera Division duel at Son Moix Stadium, Saturday (27/3/2010). Barcelona are now collecting 74 points and climbed to the top of the standings, displacing Real Madrid who only got 71 points.

Barcelona deserve disappointed over the result. Controlling the game from the beginning, they were constantly having trouble creating goal opportunities. Flow feedback or long-distance shots often foundered Barcelona posse hit the host.

It almost broke the deadlock when Pedro got a space outside the penalty box and into the middle of the goal horn Mallorca in the 16th minute. Unfortunately, the execution of Pedro less hard and focused so they can be defeated Aouate.

Mallorca Barcelona has not risen as the threat spread through Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the 24th minute. But, again, Aouate was able to reach the ball and threw it into the back of the net.

Although already failed, Barcelona never gave up. They tried to maintain focus and consistent attack. Unfortunately, though hardly in danger, they entirely failed to break the enemy's goal until the halftime whistle.

Entering the second half, Barcelona returned to play ball control and a grilling Mallorca fort-distance shots and cross passes. However, as in the first half, Barcelona forced to see many of their efforts was broken in the middle of the road.

Good job Mallorca rearguard was not willing to make Barcelona banging down the tension. With still use the entire side of the field, they continue to find a weak spot hosts.

Perseverance finally bear fruit sweet Barcelona, following the use of alertness Zlatan Ibrahimovic wild ball to break the goal Aouate in minute 63.

Advantages not make Barcelona satisfied. Instead, they break down the walls of the more enthusiastic Mallorca. In the 67th minute and the 82, for example, Lionel Messi scored a goal opportunity. However, both shots missed the target.

After that, Barcelona continue to have difficulty creating goal opportunities. Although no penetration, they utterly fail to add goals to the long whistle.

Throughout the match, Barcelona had the ball as much as 69 per cent and just off five shots on goal from seven businesses. Mallorca itself successfully created two golden chances out of ten experiments.

Lineup:
Mallorca: 13-Dudu Aouate; 17-Ayoze, 16, Nunes, 4-Ivan Ramis, 2-Felipe; 11-Gonzalo Castro (9-Pierre Webo 90), 6-Mario Suarez (14-Alhassane Keita 77), 19 -- Jose Luis Marti, 24-Borja Valero; 21-Aritz Aduriz; 18-Víctor Casadesus (10-Julio Alvarez Mosquera 59)
Barcelona: 1-Victor Valdes; 19-Maxwell, 18-Gabriel Milito, 5-Carles Puyol, 2-Daniel Alves; 15-Seydou Keita, 24-Yaya Toure (6-Xavi 61), 8-Andres Iniesta (10-Lionel Messi 51); 9-Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 20-Jeffren Suarez (28-Jonathan Dos Santos 76); 17-Pedro

Birmingham City 1-1 Arsenal: Nasri great-strike

2010-03-27T19:46:00.000-07:00

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Arsenal could only drew 1-1 with Birmingham City, the Premier League continued on Saturday (27/3/2010). Arsenal also failed to keep the competition was won because of them stuck in third position with 68 points, or lose three points from Chelsea at the top of the league.

Arsenal deserved disappointed with the results. Because they appear so dominant and consistently creates pressure. They barely even excel through Tomas Rosicky in the second minute. Utilizing feedback Abou Diaby, Rosicky kicks off, unfortunately, deviating from the target.

The threat was made Birmingham delaying attack intentions and improving coordination of defense. The result, though depressed, they managed to hold Arsenal at midfield.

Facing it, Arsenal tried to maintain the focus of attack. Perseverance they almost fruition through Theo Walcott scored in the 18th minute.

Controlling the ball in the left sector, defense, dribbling Walcott past Scott Dann and kick off into a narrow corner, which unfortunately in the hands of Hart's raw.

New Arsenal scored again creating opportunities in minute 30, by Gael Clichy. Feedback from Rosicky, Clichy off corner kick into the bottom right-hand post. Unfortunately, the ball had stopped by Hart.

Arsenal have not created a new threat when the threat of successive Bimingham created by Jerome in the 32nd minute and the 37th. Fortunately, Almunia managed to secure two Jerome accurate kicks.

Despite failing, business confidence Jerome lobbed Birmingham. They became more aggressive open serving Arsenal game. Unfortunately, open war in the first 45 minutes was just 0-0 draw.

Entering the second half, the game went open immediately. Both sides were involved in each action in turn creates the assault and threat to the opponent's goal.

Arsenal took off earlier threats when Diaby Rosicky had mastered bait around Birmingham penalty box on 57 minutes. He then fired a shot, which went straight to Hart.

Five minutes later, Birmingham's turn, through James McFadden and Scott Dann, who succeeded in forcing the hand muscles tensed Almunia. However, while Almunia blocked McFadden kick, kick Dann deviating from the target instead.

The threat did not frighten Arsenal. Soon after returning the ball on 72 minutes, they launched a new attack that ends right shots on goal from Nasri feet.

Six minutes later, Diaby goal managed to break into Birmingham. However, referee Howard Webb's goals for annul rate first Diaby broke Ridgewell.

Do not want to waste time regretting the referee's decision, Arsenal tried to be consistent attack. The hard work eventually led to the visitors goal from Nasri foot in 80 minutes.

Got some room left in the defense sector, Birmingham, Nasri fired the ball making the ball nestled in the bottom right corner of Hart's goal.

Goal is to make Birmingham have no choice but to attack. Unexpectedly, they managed to equalize through Kevin Phillips in the 90th minute.

Arsenal tried to use the time left to pursue a second goal. Unfortunately, not to mention creating a threat, their action was stopped whistle signaled the end fight.

Throughout the action, Arsenal had the ball as much as 55 percent and just off eight shots on goal from 15 businesses. Compare with Birmingham that golden opportunity to make four of the nine experiments.

Lineup:
Birmingham: 25-Joe Hart; 15-Scott Dann, 14-Roger Johnson, 6-Liam Ridgewell, 2-Stephen Carr; 4-Lee Bowyer, 12-Barry Ferguson, 16-James McFadden (11-Cristian Benitez 76), 18 -Keith Fahey (9-Kevin Phillips 84), 33-Craig Gardner; 10-Cameron Jerome
Arsenal: 1-Manuel Almunia, 17-Alexandre Song Billong, 31-Sol Campbell, 22-Gael Clichy, Bacary Sagna 3-2-Abou Diaby, 15-Denilson, 7-Tomas Rosicky (23-Andrei Arshavin 68), 14 -Theo Walcott (8-Samir Nasri 69), 4-Cesc Fabregas; 52-Nicklas Bendtner

Bolton 0-4 Manchester United: Van der Sar Brilliant save

2010-03-27T19:43:00.000-07:00

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Manchester United victory over Bolton Wanderers could not be separated from the solid teamwork for 90 minutes. All the players contributed, but coach Sir Alex Ferguson pointed to some of the most prominent.

At the back, goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar deserves a thumbs-up. Dutch goalkeeper twice saving brilliantly done, when you dismiss a kick from a narrow angle by Johan Elmander and kick at close range Fabrice Muamba.

"There are some brilliant rescue, especially the second from Muamba. He (Van der Sar) reach very well," said Ferguson as quoted by the official Chelsea website.

Shifted to the middle, Ferguson gave praise to Nani. The Portuguese winger made assists twice, for Dimitar Berbatov and Darron Gibbson. Their contribution in action liven the game last night.

"Nani played like that since a few weeks. He achieved performance at the right time for us and he made two goals, so we are very pleased," said Ferguson of the players who had just signed a new contract is for four years.

Ferguson also salute the struggle of Berbatov, who scored two goals in the fight. As the only hope on the front line "Red Devils", Berbatov was able to answer the public doubt on the productivity goal. Two of his goal last night to make his goal record in the Premier League to 12 goals this season.

"Dimitar showed again that he can play there. The role of favorite is placed behind the striker, but time proved that he can play in his position," added the gaffer.

Ferguson did not forget to give praise to the three senior players, namely Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Gary Neville. Ferguson judge, the three players experience the academy dropout that MU really help his team in difficult times, including when it comes to losing striker Wayne Rooney.

"Experience is vital. In the second half, they show the experience in terms of mastery and serenity bring a very important role in such action today," said Fergie.

Chelsea 7-1 Aston Villa: Lampard quatrick

2010-03-27T19:37:00.000-07:00

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Frank Lampard scored four goals that brought Chelsea won 7-1 over Aston Villa guests. Chelsea for England while leading the League with a value of 71.

This is the second consecutive major victory for "The Blues" when out of the Champions League. Three days earlier, John Terry and his colleagues knocked out the host Portsmouth with five goals without reply.

Playing without striker Didier Drogba, Chelsea started the fight with the tempo being. Fortunately Lampard opened the advantage to host the 15th minute. Utilizing Florent Malouda crossing from the left wing, the English midfielder had prodded the skin round the opponent's goal.

Advantage lasted only 14 minutes because of John Carew managed to rip gawnag Petr Cech from the right side. Apart from the attention Yuri Zhirkov, free to poke Carew Ashley Young's cross.

"The Pensioners" closed the first half with a penalty after James Collins dropped forbidden Zhirkov in the box. Lampard successfully perform the task as the executioner with hard kick to the left of the goal.

"The Blue" becoming unstoppable in the second half. In the 57th minute, Deco sent a beautiful feed to Zhirkov on the left wing. Winger came from Russia, it then went on to Malouda, who steered the ball into the goalkeeper Brad Friedel. Score 3-1 to the host.

Only four minutes earlier, Chelsea scored again by adding a white point. Zhirkov again dropped on the forbidden box. Lampard returned to the executioner and successfully made his third goal that night.

Five minutes later, at the 68th minute, Chelsea grabbed his fifth goal. Lampard only blocked one opponent in the penalty box, but he chose to give the ball to Malouda free-standing on his left side. Once the kick, the ball nestled in the goal of Friedel's.

Villa actually had to change formations more players to survive. However, it does not prevent Salomon Kalou scored a sixth for the host. Goals stems from Nicolas Anelka that the action of two defenders to outsmart your opponent before it handed the ball to Kalou on the left sector of defense opponents.

Chelsea are still thirsty action goals despite already 90 minutes past the time. One minute injury-time, Lampard again scored after the bait is bouncing Malouda on the opposite foot.

In addition to leading the English League standings, Chelsea also managed to chase away from Arsenal, which is only 1-1 draw against Birmingham. Top of the league can still be taken by Manchester United, who will compete against Bolton after the fight versus Villa Chelsea.

Lineup;
Chelsea: Cech; Terry, Alex, Zhirkov (Aanholt 76), Ferreira; Mikel, Lampard, Deco (Ballack 72), Anelka, J. Cole (Kalou 76); Malouda.

Aston Villa: Friedel; Dunne, Collins, Warnock, L. Young; Sidwell, Petrov (Downing 63), A. Young, Milner; Agbonlahor (Beye 73), Carew (Delfouneso 71).

Portsmouth 0-5 Chelsea: James fowler, Drogba double

2010-03-25T00:04:00.000-07:00

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Chelsea threatened again Manchester United (MU). They are now only one point difference from the MU, after the Premier League continued, Wednesday (24/3/2010) , capable of slaughtering Portsmouth 5-0.

Chelsea even while Arsenal moved to occupy second place. Chelsea collected 68 value, while Arsenal 67. While the MU at the top of the standings just one point ahead of Chelsea.

Immediately tried to push Chelsea host Portsmouth. Although nearly degradation, Portsmouth did not want to give up. Instead, they kept a tight fight, until Chelsea difficulties.

Some of the Chelsea attack produced only opportunity. New set of pressures that resulted in the 32nd minute. Get feedback Deco, Didier Drogba had the ball and kick off the right leg, breaking goalkeeper David James.

Superior 1-0, Chelsea became more animated. Therefore, they must keep winning to keep the championship chances. This makes a total Portsmotuh must endure. Thus, meskiterus attack, Chelsea failed to increase the benefits until the first half ended.

Entering the second half, Chelsea did not reduce the pressure. Although Portsmouth survive, Chelsea again able to break their goal.

This time Florent Malouda who scored a goal in minute 50. Got assists from Frank Lampard, he took off the narrow corner kick from the right side of Portsmouth defense. The ball sank sharply, driven unable David James.

After that, Portsmouth had tried to suppress. Chelsea's attack forced them to survive more. In fact, in the 56th minute, Jamie O'Hara managed to break a goal kick to Chelsea, but the ball was still slightly above the goal.

Malouda scored again on 61 minutes, using a ball-kick rebounded Lampard results. Chelsea were leading 3-0.

Portsmouth had seemed increasingly demoralized. They were impressed not only trying to take in more, however, the minute they conceded just 76 again. Didier Drogba scored his second goal, after using remote ummpan, 4-0.

In the 84th minute, Drogba is likely to make a hat-trick. Unfortunately, the cross cut from the left sector, kicks the ball bounced over the goal. In fact, he was in front of goal. At the last minute, Frank Lampard successfully assists heading Didier Drogba, Chelsea's 5-0 victory patenting.

Portsmouth: 1-David James, 35-Marc Wilson, 3-Ricardo Rocha, 7-Hermann Hreidarsson, 6-Hayden Mullins, 20-Tommy Smith, 4-Aaron Mokoena, 5-Jamie O'Hara, 22-Richard Hughes, 16 -Steve Finnan, 9-Frederic Piquionne

Chelsea: 1-Petr Cech, 26-John Terry, 6-Ricardo Carvalho, 18-Yuri Zhirkov (52-Van Aanholt 70), 19-Paulo Ferreira, 12-John Mikel Obi, 20-Deco, 8-Frank Lampard, 15 -Florent Malouda, 11-Didier Drogba, 23-Daniel Sturridge

Everton 2-1 Chelsea: Saha Double

2010-02-10T19:06:00.000-08:00

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Chelsea in the Premier League stage again faltered. This time, the Blues had to admit the benefits of the home team Everton 2-1 at Goodison Park Stadium, Thursday (11/2/2010) early morning pm.

Practically, this result makes John Terry et al failed to add the acquisition of points to leave Manchester United. Chelsea, who are collecting 58 points, just ahead of The Red Devils who collected 57 points from 26 matches.

In the meantime, this victory makes Everton managed to rise to the ranks ninth with 35 points from 26 times a game. This is the ninth victory for David Moyes's squad in besutan this season

The game entered the eighth minute, Frank Lampard had a chance to equalizer. Lucky, the players kick the English national team mainstay is still widening of Tim Howard's goal.

Guest team effort to achieve true excellence. Receive feedback Didier Drogba, Florent Malouda calmly ripped Howard's goal in the 17th minute. Chelsea lead 1-0.

Forced to miss 0-1 Everton increasing attack. This tactic was quite successful, because the header from Louis Saha managed to break into Petr Cech's goal in minute 37, and changed the score to 1-1.

Actually, Everton have a chance to equalize just before the game ended. Unfortunately, Saha able to kick well blocked by Cech. 1-1 score stood until halftime.

Chelsea made catastrophe occurred in the 75th minute. Saha returned a scourge for defense Terry et al. Spurn the former United players were capable of thrilling Cech's goal. 2-1 score lasted until the end.

Lineup
Everton: Howard, Neville, Heitinga, Distin, Baines, Donovan, Arteta (Rodwell 74), Osman, Bilyaletdinov, Cahill, Saha.

Chelsea: Cech, Ivanovic, Carvalho, Terry, Ashley Cole (Ballack 57), Lampard, Mikel (Sturridge 77), Zhirkov, Anelka (Kalou 67), Drogba, Malouda.

Aston Villa 1-1 Manchester United: Cuellar word-class header

2010-02-10T19:00:00.000-08:00

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Manchester United failed to package the three points in the face Aston Villa. Play in Villa Park, Wednesday (10/2/2010) , Villa could force United to play 1-1.

These results, then the Red Devils closer to the acquisition of Chelsea at the top of the points standings. Ryan Giggs et al, which collects 57 only one point behind Chelsea.

The Blues at the top Premier League standings with 58 points collected.

Carlos Cuellar had a chance to make Villa supporters cheered in minute 23. Cuellar word-class header and made Edwin van der Sar could not stem the ball. Villa winning 1-0.

Unfortunately, Villa advantage did not last long. For, The Red Devils managed to equalize 1-1 four minutes later through an own goal defender James Collins.

Nani who built the United attack from the right wing, giving feedback towards Giggs stomach. Wales winger kicking it home at Brad Friedel's goal was accidentally deflected Collins.

Unfortunately Nani action until there is only just. The Portuguese player was expelled referee Peter Walton at minute 29. It happened after Nani deemed to have violated hard Stylian Petrov.

Despite playing with 10 men, non-stop United kept pressing the home team defense. However, the score remained 1-1 until the referee blew the sign Walton ended the first half.

Entering the second half Villa and United made a substitution. Sir Alex Ferguson put Antonio Valencia and Dimitar Berbatov to replace Paul Scholes and Giggs.

While Villa coach Martin O'Neil down John Carew and Steve Sidwell. Both went to occupy the position left by midfielder Fabian Delph and Petrov.

In fact, United had a few opportunities to break mature Villa goal. However, the action Friedel saved brilliantly from defeat Villa 1-1 score lasted until the end.

Teams:
Man Utd: Van der Sar; Rafael Da Silva, Brown, Jonathan Evans, Evra; Scholes (Valencia 45), Carrick, Fletcher; Nani, Rooney, Giggs (Berbatov 74).

Aston Villa: Friedel; Cuellar, Collins, Dunne, Luke Young; Petrov (Sidwel 65), Ashley Young, Milner; Delph (Carew 59), Downing, Agbonlahor.

Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool: Diaby strong header

2010-02-10T18:52:00.000-08:00

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Arsenal managed to end the famine stage victory in the Premier Leagie. Accomplishments achieved after the Gunners could topple Liverpool 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday (10/2/2010).

This victory established the position of Cesc Fabregas et al in the third Premier League standings. Arsenal collected 52 points. Despite losing, Liverpool are still able to occupy the fourth place.

First Arsenal goal threat to Liverpool in the seventh minute. Reliable defender William Gallas could gore bait ball Fabregas free kick, but the header is still rising from Jose Reina's goal.

The Gunners continued to press the Liverpool defense. Possible re-created by Fabregas and Samir Nasri. But, the action Reina brilliantly saved the Reds from the goal conceded.

Liverpool tried to get out of Arsenal pressure. Although the kick Maxi Rodriguez looks on hand the Gunners defender Thomas Vermaelen, but the referee ignored. Score without goals last until halftime.

The home team did not lose the tempo of the game. The architect Arsene Wenger tried to add attacking player with Theo Walcott and pulled out Andrei Arshavin.

Arsenal scored a desire to create as well. Abou Diaby who received great pass from Rosicky, managed to put the ball into the Reina net with strong header in 72 minutes.

Liverpool tried to get up from behind. Coach Rafael Benitez tried to add power smashed by entering Ryan Babel. Unfortunately, 1-0 score lasted until the game was over.

Teams:
Arsenal: Almunia, Eboue, Gallas, Vermaelen, Clichy, Fabregas, Song, Diaby; Nasri (Rosicky 34), Bendtner (Sagna 82), Arshavin (Walcot 68).

Liverpool: Reina, Carragher (Degen 55), Skrtel, Agger, Insua; Lucas (Babel 78), Mascherano, Kuyt, Gerrard, Maxi; Ngog.

Fulham 3-0 Burnley: Zamora victory key

2010-02-10T02:07:00.000-08:00

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It has taken some weeks but Fulham have at last rediscovered their swagger. The side have been in stuttering form ever since they thrashed Manchester United 3-0 at this ground just before Christmas and with injuries mounting, some wondered if they would be able to repeat such an eye-catching trick again any time soon.

Those fears can now be laid to rest. Roy Hodgson's men may have only beaten Burnley last night, but the job was done in wholly impressive style

Key to the victory was Bobby Zamora, once a figure of frustration for Fulham supporters but now undoubtedly their hero. On his return from illness, the striker terrorised Burnley and having created the second goal for his strike partner David Elm, got the third himself after half-time. The scoring was opened by Danny Murphy following a brief flurry from Burnley that suggested they could be about to secure their first away win of the season. Fulham, though, stamped on those dreams.

Their recent struggles in front of goal – Roy Hodgson's men have scored just once in their last five league games – meant the return of the top scorer Zamora was greatly welcomed in these parts. It took the striker some time, however, to get into the game due to a vibrant start from Burnley. Zamora did, though, eventually make his mark on eight minutes, cushioning Chris Baird's chip into the path of Damien Duff who dragged the resulting shot wide of the visitor's goal.

After further Burnley pressure Fulham came forward again and on 23 minutes took the lead. Nicky Shorey swept a pass towards David Elm at the edge of the area who, in turn, headed the ball into the path of Murphy. The Fulham captain was under pressure but showed enough composure to poke the ball past Brian Jensen in the Burnley goal.

The visitors suddenly found themselves being overwhelmed. Dickson Etuhu and Zamora both went close to doubling the their lead before Elm eventually did so, with a close-range shot on 31 minutes. It was the Swedish striker's first goal for the club since arriving last month.

Burnley's manager Brian Laws brought the winger Chris Eagles on in place of the central defender Leon Cort near the end of the first half in a bid to salvage something from this game. The admirable attacking intent proved negligible as Fulham simply picked up from where they left off before the interval. It took them less than five minutes of the second half to have a shot on goal and once again Zamora was involved, albeit rather fortunately.

The 29-year-old just happened to be in the right place as David Edgar's clearance ricocheted into his path but, having created space for himself, the striker's resulting low, curling shot was close enough and slow enough for Jensen to make the save.

That proved to be a warning shot as on 54 minutes Zamora found a way past the Dane with a free-kick from the edge of the area. Once again the effort was low and swerving, but this time strong enough for him to secure a 12th goal of the season.

Burnley were now struggling even more to assert themselves in the contest and the manner in which Andre Bikey hacked down Elm close to the far touchline summed up their frustration.

Zamora went off to a standing ovation on 72 minutes and was replaced by on-loan striker Stefano Okaka. And the Italian then almost got a fourth for Fulham on 79 minutes, but saw his shot charged down by Jensen.

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Manchester City 2-0 Bolton: Superlative Adebayor volley

2010-02-10T02:04:00.000-08:00

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It seemed somehow appropriate that a scruffy Carlos Tevez penalty and a superlative Emmanuel Adebayor volley sealed victory for a sometimes struggling, sometimes sublime, Manchester City.

As erratic as ever, Roberto Mancini's still-evolving team made unnecessarily heavy weather of overcoming an improving Bolton Wanderers while simultaneously treating everyone to moments of individual brilliance.

If City's manager will be satisfied with a win which keeps hopes of Champions League qualification burning bright, Mancini must have been delighted with Adam Johnson's vibrant display. The team's new winger deservedly departed to a standing ovation after bewitching Eastlands while thoroughly bewildering Bolton's Paul Robinson.

Mancini, still smarting from last Saturday's unscheduled defeat at Hull, must surely have felt a chill shiver as Johan Elmander spotted a sizeable chink in City's defensive armour and sent a left-foot shot from the edge of the area swerving narrowly wide, but he was soon warmed by Johnson's home debut.

Gone was the Italian's previously apparently cherished 4-4-2 formation to be replaced by a much more fluid ensemble which saw the former Middlesbrough winger initially playing in the hole behind Tevez and Adebayor.

This essentially 4-3-1-2 system had the diplomatic benefit of allowing both Patrick Vieira – also starting a game here for the first time – and Gareth Barry to occupy fairly central midfield positions either side of Nigel de Jong.

Johnson's sharp incision involved Adebyayor and Tevez in some slick passing exchanges but once Mancini had seen him revel in the freedom to pull out wide and show off his repertoire of winger's tricks and step-overs, the manager more or less relocated him there full-time, thereby reverting to 4-4-2.

With Johnson now based on the right, he began really damaging Bolton courtesy of some stellar crossing allied to deceptive acceleration. "Johnson's a perfect player, he's got pace, a right foot and a left foot," said Coyle, who bizarrely opted to prowl the technical area in shorts and a thin sweatshirt on one of the coldest nights of the year. "You could see why all the top clubs were after him. Johnson adds another dimension to City."

Robinson certainly struggled to cope with the prodigy and it was no surprise when Coyle's left-back – by now horribly accustomed to the indignity of Johnson going past him on the outside – conceded a penalty after clumsily, and unnecessarily, extending a leg and bringing the winger down just inside the box. "Adam's a good player," said Mancini, with deliberate understatement.

Tevez stepped forward but the Argentinian's long run-up did not produce the greatest execution, his shot directly at Jussi Jaaskelainen who made tantalising contact but was unable to prevent the goal.

Within minutes Bolton had a penalty shout of their own but the referee waved away Elmander's claim that he was hauled over by Kolo Touré.

City lived dangerously at times and when Johnson attempted too much fancy footwork at the wrong end of the pitch Vieira – who started slowly but improved with time – proved too ponderous to rescue him.

On that occasion Lee Chung-yong could not quite make the most of the resultant opening but Shay Given was swiftly tested as he brilliantly repelled Fabrice Muamba's deflected half-volley.

That chance came courtesy of a superb cross from Jack Wilshere, the young midfielder Bolton have borrowed from Arsenal and who made a highly encouraging full Premier League bow here.

Although Tevez struck the top of the crossbar with a free-kick not so much chipped as hoisted over Bolton's wall, Wilshere began thoroughly enjoying himself during a second-half spell in which City struggled to retain possession.

Coyle is not just making Bolton easier on the eye but increasingly resilient, and Lee delighted in highlighting Wayne Bridge's lack of fitness at left-back. Alert to this threat Mancini replaced Bridge with Shaun Wright-Phillips in a rejig which saw Barry relocated to left-back.

It may have been pure coincidence but, within minutes, Vieira had launched an incisive long ball forward and Adebayor had embarked on a run to beat the offside trip which concluded with the Togo striker displaying a stunning amalgam of technical ability and physical power to brilliantly volley beyond Jaaskelainen.

Bolton were finally undone and Robinson was lucky to be merely booked rather than sent off for an awful tackle on Wright-Phillips.

"I'm disappointed, we played well and City were disjointed," said Coyle, who insists he is not contemplating relegation. "The second goal was world class but the penalty was soft."

Mancini was somewhat happier. "We got a response after Hull," he said. "Patrick [Vieira] can get better but he was important tonight. I hope he'll play the next 15 games; we have a big three months ahead."

Source: guardian.co.uk

Wigan Athletic 1-1 Stoke City: Tuncay equaliser

2010-02-10T02:01:00.000-08:00

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Stoke City trailed for most of this match but came back strongly at the end and were unlucky not to leave with all three points. Always more streetwise than Wigan, they knew their opponents were never in control while there was only a single goal in the game, and Tuncay Sanli's equaliser, not to mention the openings that came Stoke's way later, left Roberto Martínez open to the charge that his players lack the fight for a relegation battle.

While Stoke's ability to assert themselves is well known, Wigan are in danger of turning into the Arsenal of the lower reaches, aspiring to higher things but rarely finding the punch to put their point across. But for an excellent save from Chris Kirkland to deny James Beattie right at the end, Martínez could be in even bigger trouble when Dave Whelan returns from Barbados at the end of the week.

"We were sloppy in the first half but once we switched around at the back to nullify their wide players we took the game to them," Stoke's manager Tony Pulis said. "Tuncay could have had four but I'll settle for the point and going seven games unbeaten. We want 40 points, quick as we can, then I'll be happy."

Martínez sounded slightly less convincing in claiming to be happy. "I'm not looking at the table, there are too many teams too close to each other, and I don't see this as a missed opportunity," the Wigan manager said. "I'm disappointed we didn't get a second goal, without one we became anxious in the second half. But a few weeks ago we might have folded altogether when Stoke came back at us."

Matthew Etherington was booked for a foul on Charles N'Zogbia in the early exchanges and from the free-kick Paul Scharner rose gracefully near the penalty spot to loop a header over Thomas Sorensen to open the scoring. Going ahead after just 14 minutes gave Wigan confidence and although Stoke had started positively they found themselves pushed back by midway through the first half and having to reposition Robert Huth and Andy Wilkinson to limit the space N'Zogbia and Hugo Rodallega were finding on the wings.When Gary Caldwell brought down Tuncay to give away a free kick just outside the Wigan box, Huth's shot beat the wall but bounced to safety off Shawcross.Tuncay was beginning to cause the home defence problems, however, and Caldwell was obliged to tidy up on his own line after Titus Bramble tried three times but still failed to prevent the Stoke player rolling the ball across goal.

Stoke missed a decent chance to draw level following a free-kick early in the second half, when Huth headed back across goal and Kirkland was briefly stranded, but though well positioned Tuncay could not get any purchase or power on his shot. The corresponding fixture at Stoke earlier this season produced Maynor Figueroa's remarkable goal from his own half, and Rodallega almost contributed something as spectacular in the 67th minute, first controlling Gary Caldwell's high ball from halfway on his chest, then attempting an overhead shot that landed on the roof of Sorensen's net.

Wigan were left regretting their failure to build a more commanding lead when a lapse in defensive concentration cost them 16 minutes from the end. Caldwell managed to intercept and clear when Ricardo Fuller cut in from the right, though the clearance rolled out to Etherington, who crossed to give Tuncay an easy header.

As Mamady Sidibe hit the bar moments later with a header that could have won the game, Wigan could hardly complain.

Source: guardian.co.uk

Chelsea 2-0 Arsenal: Drogba stunning double

2010-02-07T11:08:00.000-08:00

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Chelsea returned to the top of English League after a bend Arsenal with a score of 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday (7/2/2010). Chelsea two goals scored by stunning Didier Drogba.

The victory was proof the effectiveness of the game "The Blues". Drogba scored two created through the setting of the Carlo Ancelotti's squad.

The first goal at minute 8, born through the right piece set. Captain John Terry gore football and soccer corner led to the far post. Drogba was there, not guarded, and poked the ball straight to goalkeeper Manuel Almunia.

Over the next 15 minutes, "the Gunners' attack and dominate almost evened the score by Andrei Arshavin volley. However, the pattern of the mature backlash from Chelsea Arsenal tore back at minute 23.

Frank Lampard powering the attack. Drogba and Nicolas Anelka opened the defense opponent busy with moving widened. Drogba then took the ball from Lampard into the penalty box, outwit your opponent, then kicked it out loud to make Almunia fixed without motion. 2-0 score held until halftime.

After the break, Arsenal again showed beautiful passes from foot to foot. Cesc Fabregas et al many times gets in the penalty box host, but the discipline Terry cs fortify Petr Cech's goal to make all the visitors attack futile.

The effort put Arsenal Nicklas Bendtner, who just recovered from injury, also did not bring results. Alacrity goalkeeper Petr Cech is also a prohibitive factor, among others, when he managed to hold Fabregas free kick in the 70th minute.

Drogba almost scored a hat-trick when he executed the ball dead in 83 minutes. His aim was hit ruler and returned to the field.

With this result, Chelsea two points ahead again on Manchester United, who earlier crushed Portsmouth with a 5-0 score. Arsenal stuck in third place with 49 points, five points above Liverpool in fourth position.

Lineup:
Chelsea: Cech; A. Cole, Terry, Carvalho, Ivanovic; Lampard; Mikel, Ballack (Zhirkov 81); Drogba (Kalou 91), Malouda, Anelka (J. Cole 87).

Arsenal: Almunia, Clichy, Vermaelen, Gallas, Sagna (Eboue 73); Diaby (Rosicky 73), Song, Fabregas; Arshavin, Nasri, Walcott (Bendtner 65).

Birmingham City 2-1 Wolves: Phillips double winning

2010-02-07T11:03:00.000-08:00

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Kevin Phillips scored two in minute 80 and 85 bring Birmingham City 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday (7/2/2010).

Phillips new entrants in the mid-second round, could change the outcome of the game by two goals at the end of the game quickly. Previously, "The Wolves" winning first time through Kevin Doyle's goal at minute 42.

These results brought Birmingham still ranked eighth in the Premier League with 37 points. Meanwhile, increasingly buried in Wolverhampton relegation with 21 points.

From the first minute, Birmingham which has the status of direct champion took the initiative to attack. New six-minute walk, Cristian Benitez almost opened the superiority of Birmingham. Unfortunately, only about the killer header from Michael Mancienne on the goal line. In fact, Marcus Hahnemann, Wolves goalkeeper, was dead step.

Toward the end the first round, "The Wolves" winning first through new striker Kevin Doyle . Doyle's shots of the right leg in the penalty box failed saved by Joe Hart.

In the second half, Birmingham kept pressing defense of "The Wolves" to equalize. "The Blues" playing wide in this round, relying on two wings, namely, James McFadden and Sebastian Larsson.

Toward the end of the match, Alex McLeish decided to include Kevin Phillips to add power bang on "The Blues".

Craig Gardner feedback in 80 minutes can be settled through sontekan Phillips death. Interval of five minutes later, turn to Stephen Carr bait Phillips completed through a beautiful volley.

After the two quick goals that, "The Wolves" immediately surrounded the Birmingham defense. However, until the end of the game, the score remained 2-1 for the victory of Birmingham.

Lineup
Birmingham City: Hart; Carr, Johnson, Dann, Ridgewell; Larsson (Gardner 68), Ferguson, Bowyer, McFadden; Jerome, Benitez (Phillips 63)

Wolverhampton Wanderers: Hahnemann; Zubar, Craddock, Berra, Ward; Foley, Henry, Mancienne, David Jones; Jarvis, Doyle

Intermilan 3-0 Cagliari: Pandev,Milito strikes again

2010-02-07T11:00:00.000-08:00

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Inter Milan defeat Cagliari 3-0 and showed their supremacy on Serie-A, at the Giuseppe Meazza, Sunday (7/2/2010). Inter are now collecting 52 points or ten points ahead of AC Milan in second place.

Both sides played open since the early minutes. The game also marked a lot of fierce struggles ball in the middle sector. However, with the advantages of individual, capable of winning the Inter first through Goran Pandev in the sixth minute. Utilizing wild ball in the middle of the penalty box the enemy, Pandev sent the ball into the bottom right corner of goalkeeper Michael Agazzi.

Goals did not make the intention of Cagliari and then forget about attacking. Rely on wings game Andrea Lazzari led and Davide Biondini. Unfortunately, not yet able to equalize, Cagliari collapse forced to see his goal for the second time by fire Milito in the 20th minute. Utilizing feedback Maicon, gore Milito ball into the top left corner of the goal Cagliari.

Again, Cagliari refused to surrender and more incentive to attack. Their hard work led to a goal from Matri feet in 33 minutes. Unfortunately, the referee was due to annul goals Matri rate in the off-side position when receiving feedback Nene. In fact, through the replay, despite being in the off-side position, the Inter goalkeeper break Matri using ball from Davide Santon, who tackle Nene.

Cagliari players protested loudly, but did not change the referee's decision. This makes playing even more insistent Cagliari. Unfortunately, though no penetration, they utterly fail to shorten the distance to pursue until halftime whistle.

Cagliari passion to rise in the second half a little disturbed, following the third goal of the printed Inter Diego Milito in the 47th minute. Utilizing feedback Pandev, Milito, who stood in the middle of the penalty box, firing the ball into the bottom left corner of the goal Cagliari.

Not for long lamented the omission of the rear guard, Cagliari even more determined attack. Unfortunately, though capable of creating chances, it was not followed by a lucky goal. A pair of shots on goal which just released Matri and Nene in the 50th minute, for example, ran aground in the hands of Cesar.

Curiosity makes Cagliari continue to boost the potential onslaught of the more industrious and create chances. Unfortunately, they are only effective efforts to reduce the Inter attacks, but never allow them to erode the distance.

Lineup:
Inter: Julio Cesar; Santon, Samuel, Cordoba, Maicon; Motta (Mariga 76), Cambiasso, Zanetti; Milito (Balotelli 82), Eto'o (Muntari 59), Pandev
Cagliari: Agazzi; Agostini, Antori, Canini, Dessena; Conti; Lazzari, Biondini (Barone 56); Pause (Radja Nainggolan 84); Matri, Nene (Larrivey 60)

Hull City 2-1 Manchester City: Altidore, Boateng great strike

2010-02-06T12:38:00.000-08:00

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Hull City managed to defeat Manchester City 2-1 in advanced the Premier League, at the Kingston Communications Stadium, Saturday (6/2/2010). An additional three points to make "The Tigers' rise from the previous four ratings ranked 18th, well out of the relegation zone.

In the first half, both teams appear monotonous. Manchester City and Hull City seldom creates a golden opportunity. Despite his reliance on Emmanuel Adebayor and Carlos Tevez on the front lines, hard to penetrate the tight City bastion "The Tigers". In addition, the wing passes the released Craig Bellamy and Stephen Ireland still not effectively tore jatung Hull defense.

City had to swallow a bitter pill for breaking goal in minute 31. Josmer Altidore is the conquering goalkeeper Shay Given. After successful use of bait attraction Jan Vennegoor, Altidore off the nested hard kick into the bottom left corner of Given's goal, 1-0. Just to note, before the goal, "the Tigers" to the six experimental goal, but off the mark. Only one leads to a goal kick straight goals.

City tried to move quickly scored a reply. But unfortunately, none of the experimental shots Craig Bellamy, Adebayor, and Wayne Bridge, who lodged into Boaz Myhill's goal until the break.

After halftime, City fight back when they conceded only walked nine minutes. George Boateng kick from outside the penalty box forced Given picked up the ball a second time.

Although left, City had the slightest loosening of attack. Adebayor and Tevez continued to work hard to create a goal back. After spending a few chances, City managed to score goals by Adebayor in response to 59 minutes. Togo's players use soccer carefully corner.

Goal is to pump the spirit of Roberto Mancini's squad. They tried to maximize every opportunity. Late last minute, City managed to confine the host team. However, these efforts could not change the numbers on the scoreboard. As a result, "The Citizens' forced to give up 1-2 and failed to penetrate the big four.

Teams:
Hull City: Myhill, Gardner, Mouyokolo, Dawson, McShane, Cairney, Boateng (Olofinjana 82), Hunt, Faqan, Altidore (Zaki 66), Vennegoor
Manchester City: Given, Toure, Boyata, Bridge, Zabaleta, De Jong, Adebayor, Bellamy (Vieira 60), Ireland (Johnson 56)

Manchester United 5-0 Portsmouth: Berbatov super strike

2010-02-06T12:30:00.000-08:00

Manchester United returned to claim the top Premier League standings, displacing Chelsea 5-0 Portsmouth after the storm, Saturday (6/2/2010). Wayne Rooney was again the star Red Devils squad victory today.

Flood goals! That's what the troops experienced Sir Alex Ferguson. Ironically, three of the five goals which is created is the result of misinterpretation of Avraham Grant's men aka own goal.

Having repeatedly failed to execute a goal, the opportunity finally came in minute 40. Through header, Rooney lead United lead 1-0 after the use of Gary Neville's cross. This is a goal to Rooney in 21 Premier Legue event this season.

Approximately four minutes later, Anthony Vanden Borre miscalculated. Intended to deflect the kick Nani cross, Belgian defender was actually throwing the ball into his own net. Position 2-0 for United until the first half ended.

The second round was a disaster for Pompey. Not to mention 15 minutes of the second part-time scrolling, Richard Hughes tough defense against Michael Carrick shot had fallen into the bottom crossbar James. United winning 3-0.

Pompey was increasingly miserable. At 62 minutes Dimitar Berbatov's turn to establish the action in the field as well as fulfilling the 4-0 victory, what a super goal. Approximately seven minutes later, another courtier embarrass Portsmouth squad with an own goal which is the third time this Marc Wilson.

Meanwhile, in another game, Manchester City failed to win over Hull City. The Citizens humiliated Hull 1-2.

Premier League Match Results, Saturday (6/2/2010):
Bolton Wanderers 0-0 Fulham
Burnley 2-1 West Ham United
Hull City 2-1 Manchester City
Stoke City 3-0 Blackburn Rovers
Sunderland 1 to 1 Wigan Athletic
Liverpool 1 to 0 Everton

Liverpool 1-0 Everton: Kuyt scoring continous

2010-02-06T12:13:00.000-08:00

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Action Dirk Kuyt on 50 minutes to save Liverpool from a series of threats Premier League derby for Everton, Saturday (6/2/2010). The Reds ended the week 25 action with 1-0 victory.

The Reds left 10 men after Sotirios Kyrgiakos removed from the field 11 minutes before the break due to clashing with Marouane Fellaini. Reluctant to argue the case, Kuyt score important goals in the second half through a header, take advantage of a corner kick after Steven Gerrard.

The shot straight at goalkeeper The Toffees finished hard struggle for the position of the Reds finished 0-0 draw in the first round and won the match Merseyside derby.

The captain Steven Gerrard was enthusiastically welcomed the squad victory at Anfield. Especially because Liverpool could finally crawled back into the position of Premier League big four.

Told Sky Sports, Gerrard revealed: "This is the truth derby! Spirit, commitment and struggle manifested in the field. We beat Everton with 10 players. Therefore, we deserve proud. "

"Stronger cooperation produces fantastic action in the field. We know that will rise in time, scored after coming opportunity, "he continued.

Hull City 1-1 Chelsea: Drogba scores return

2010-02-02T14:40:00.000-08:00

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Step Chelsea to continue to run the Premier League standings lead to choking. It happened after John Terry et al only a 1-1 draw against Hull City in Premier League action delayed, Tuesday (2/2/2010).

With an additional one point, Carlo Ancelotti's squad that collected 55 points from 24 fight, only slightly widen the distance with United. Currently, the Blues only two points ahead of United who also has played 24 games.

Appearing in front of supporters who crowded the host KC Stadium, Chelsea still appears to attack and try to dominate the course of action. Only eight minutes of action going, Frank Lampard Hull directly threaten the goal guarded Mayhill Boaz. Unfortunately, the shot after receiving feedback Lampard Florent Malouda could still be blocked Myhill. Nicolas Anelka who received the ball vomiting, also failed to convert them into goals for the kick is not perfect.

Do not want to keep suppressed, Hull tried to respond through fast counterattacks and execution dead ball. A number of opportunities were successfully obtained a duet Dutch national team striker Jan Vennegoor of Hasselink and the United States national team bomber Jozy Altidore. Unfortunately, their efforts are still able to saved by Petr Cech.

Entering half-hour fight, Hull managed to surprise Chelsea goals scored by defender Steven Mouyokolo. For the umpteenth time this season, Chelsea have conceded the set-piece. Starting from football corner, Stephen Hunt bait right off the front of goal which immediately struck by the head of Mouyokolo to change the position 1-0 to Hull.

Behind one goal, Chelsea immediately raised the tempo of the game. Attack after attack was built through the legs and Florent Malouda de Souza Deco. The Blues finally attempt to fruition during the first half leaving a couple of minutes. Starting from a violation, the referee gave a free kick a gift for Chelsea just outside the penalty box.

Drogba is returned to the show after missing because of playing in the African Cup, developed as an executor. Bomber was the Ivory Coast would not waste the opportunity he gets and equalized after the horizontal sliding kick into the bottom corner rushing Myhill goal. Score 1-1 to survive until the interval.

In the second half, both teams kept trying to score goals to bring his team excel. Chelsea continued to try to score goals through the duo Anelka and Drogba. Meanwhile, Hull continued to threaten through quick counter-attack and the execution dead balls.

In the 74th minute, Hull has a chance through football corner. Unfortunately, feedback is welcomed Hunt Mouyokolo header was sideways in the side of Cech crossbar. Three minutes later, Drogba's turn to get a golden opportunity after receiving nice feedback Branislav Ivanovic. Unfortunately, still soaring header from Drogba.

Chelsea again have a golden opportunity when the game entered the 90th minute, through Sturridge. Unfortunately, his strikes brilliantly saved by Myhill. As a result, the score was 1-1 last until the fight is over.

Teams:
Hull City: Myhill, McShane, Gardner, Mouyokolo, Dawson, Fagan, Boateng, Cairney, Hunt, Altidore, Vennegoor of Hesselink/Zaki (68’)

Chelsea: Cech, Ivanovic, Carvalho, Terry, Zhirkov/Sturridge (81’), Ballack/Joe Cole (72’), Deco, Lampard, Anelka/Ashley Cole (81’), Malouda, Drogba. (acf)

AC Milan 1-1 Livorno: Tough week

2010-01-31T17:55:00.000-08:00

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AC Milan coach, Leonardo, said his troops were having tough time in finding the best performance. This was conveyed to do with the 1-1 draw with Livorno in Serie advanced duel-A, Sunday (31/1/2010), which is a third consecutive loas point for Milan respectively.

Suffering Milan started when they surrendered 0-2 to Inter Milan in Serie-A stage, Sunday (24.1.2010). Dada "I Rossoneri" increased difficulty when forced to swallow the 0-1 defeat by Udinese in the Italian Cup. Hopes to make a duel versus Livorno had failed to rise, so the attacker Livorno, Christiano Lucarelli scored equalizing position in 53 minutes.

Leo disappointed with the results achieved foster children. He admitted, his team look less than optimal. In addition, he considered, the team too much haste to score a goal that failed to maximize every opportunity.

"This is not an easy week, but they are in three different situations. The victory over Inter Milan scudetto hunt can change. Then, we eliminated from the Coppa Italia. Currently, we lost a full point,"

"We need a good performance. We are less than the maximum against Livorno. We can not take advantage of every home that we made against a team that has tremendous defence," explained.

The results of this balance, Milan collecting 41 points or less eight points from Inter Milan in the top of the league.

Source: bola.kompas.com

Juventus 1-1 Lazio: Zaccheroni draw debut

2010-01-31T17:48:00.000-08:00

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Juventus only gain one point in their first action under the care of Alberto Zaccheroni, the duel versus Lazio, Sunday (31.1.2010).

Juventus who appeared before his supporters appear with a passion. Although without, Claudio Marchisio, Mauro Camoranesi, Christian Poulsen, Hasan Salihamidzic, David Trezeguet and Vincenzo Iaquinta, Juventus managed to dominate the game.

Alessandro Del Piero created the first chance in the fourth minute. After receiving feedback from Diego Ribas short, straight off Del Piero hard kick from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately, the ball successfully conquered Fernando Muslera.

Then, turn off Diego's goal threat to Lazio in the 21st minute. However, again showed his prowess Muslera able to block the ball.

Although several opportunities aground, "The Old Lady" has not desperate to score a goal. Juve continued to try to dismantle opponents defense.

Unfortunately, not yet able to lead Juve to end the first half despite appearing to dominate. From the statistical data, Juve more to control the ball about 66 percent. Then, they made nine shots with two of them led to the goal.

After intermission, Juve still appears dominant. The threat by the threat of continued Muslera addressed to the goal. Several times visible Diego has to fall up to to tears up the net. In the 60th minute, Diego almost brought his team excel. Unfortunately his shot could still be defeated Muslera.

Muslera new goal really broke ten minutes later. Juve penalty awarded after Del Piero dropped Mobido Diakite in the penalty box. Del Piero penalty after successful execution of the ball nestled into the left side of the goal Muslera.

This goal Lazio respond by changing strategy. They include Tommaso Rocchi and pulled out Qusmane Dabo. Rocchi entrance is quite powerful because the more Lazio gempur sharply.

Finally, their hard work was not in vain after Stefano Mauri replies successfully score a goal in minute 78. Goals scored after successfully maximize bait Mauri released Mauro Zarate on the right side of defense opponents, 1-1.

These circumstances forced Del Piero et al appear all out. They tried to maximize every opportunity in the remaining time. However, Juve were forced to share the points after a 1-1 score on the scoreboard did not change until the long whistle. Additional one point, Juve moved up one rank to rank fifth by collecting 34 points.

Teams:
Juventus: Manninger, Chiellini, Cannavaro, Melo (Caceres 77), Ceglie, Grygera, Diego, Sissoko, Candreva, Del Piero (Paolucci 89), Amauri
Lazio: Muslera, Radu, Stndardo, Baronio, Kolarov, Diakite, Mauri, Firmani (Lichtsteiner77), Dabo (Rocchi 71), Zarate, Cruz

Sevilla 2-1 Valencia: Nagredo beautiful finish

2010-01-31T17:44:00.000-08:00

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Sevilla striker, Alvaro Negredo scored twice to determine his team win 2-1 Valencia, the Primera Division advanced, Sunday (31.1.2010). Sevilla climbed to fourth with 36 points, or only lost three points of Valencia in third place.

Valencia actually able to dominate the game, especially in the first round. Unfortunately, the effectiveness of their attacks from the Sevilla defeat. The proof, although more depressed, Sevilla first able to excel in the 21st minute.

In the second half, Valencia put Nikola Zigic and Ever Banega to increase their attack power. Preoccupation attack, defense forgot Mestalla stronghold. Again successful Negredo doubled Sevilla excellence through his left foot shot on 69 minutes.

After the second goal was kept pounding the sides Mestalla Sevilla defense for a goal. The result, just 90 minutes, David managed to minimize Valencia losses through Navarro header . Final score 2-1 to Sevilla victory.

Lineup
Sevilla: Palop; Escudé, Stankevicius, Navarro, Adriano; Zokora, Renato, Perotti (Capel 71), Navas; Negredo (Romaric 75), Kanoute (Fabiano 65)
Valencia: Cesar; Alexis, Navarro, Bruno, Miguel; Marchena (Banega 57), Albelda, Mata, Pablo (Zigic 57); Villa, Silva

Manchester City 2-0 Portsmouth: Adebayor, Kompany scores

2010-01-31T17:37:00.000-08:00

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Emmanuel Adebayor scored a goal in his comeback fight as a starter after the shooting incident Togo bus. Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is also expected goals can help the attacker to delete trauma.

As reported previously, Adebayor who took leave to defend Togo in African Nations Cup mat find unfortunate fate. Country's delegation team bus got machine-gun fire that caused three people dead.

Adebayor who was able to return to Manchester City because of Togo withdrew from the tournament had then said that he needed time to be in peace of football. The club was trying to understand and to grant the request for the former Arsenal bombers.

Adebayor who has returned to the squad started down in the second half when Manchester City come to the United in the Carling Cup in the middle of the week. And with a condition that is more vibrant, 1.91-meter player plays is played from the start when dealing with Portsmouth.

Adebayor played for 90 minutes to answer Mancio complete confidence, so Mancini usually called by contributing a goal in the party that ended with the score 2-0. And the coach was pretty excited to see one of the trusty old striker broke away opponent's goal.

"I am very pleased to Emmanuel goals scored. That is an extraordinary situation where he was involved in it. On the shocks that hit him, I hope he's able to forget it," said former coach of Lazio and Inter Milan are on Sky Sports.

"I think today's match in a tough fight and I am very pleased with this victory. I'm also glad we did not conceded even though I did not like the course of action."

Source: detiksport.com

Arsenal 1-3 Manchester United: The best of Nani

2010-01-31T17:31:00.000-08:00

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Nani was the star Manchester United victory over Arsenal. Portugal winger was admitted that the match in the Emirates are the best match.

Action Nani highlighted when MU won 3-1 at Emirates Stadium on Sunday (31.1.2010). He opened the MU scoring after picking the ball from a narrow angle into the goal before being succeeded by goalkeeper Manuel Almunia into his own goal.

Nani also assist to provide Wayne Rooney scored a second for MU. 23-year-old winger was admitted satisfied with its actions to help MU beat one of these great rivals.

"I think it was my best game. I'm playing well, making goals and provide assists. It is a fantastic team performance and I am happy to help," said Nani as reported by ESPN.

"I want to help the team play well. I could feel the confidence my teammates, fans and also the manager. I'm very happy and want to continue this good performance," he said.

Nani also admitted that the victory over Manchester City, who has made his squad to be more confident. "The manager said that we should have the same attitude if we want to win," he said.

Meanwhile, manager Alex Ferguson agreed that Nani has shown his best performance and also praised his maturity. "Of course this is the best performance," he said.

"In the last three games is the absolute first class but in this game is the best. Ripeness is that we saw the best of her now," said Ferguson.

Source: detiksport.com

Everton 2-0 Sunderland: Donovan first score

2010-01-27T18:59:00.000-08:00

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Goals from Tim Cahill and on-loan American Landon Donovan secured a comfortable 2-0 win at Goodison Park.

The result also extended Sunderland's miserable run.

Cahill's seventh-minute header was added to by the Los Angeles Galaxy forward 11 minutes later.

Even from that early point Everton were able to coast home as the Black Cats were left with just one win in their last 13 Barclays Premier League matches.

Sunderland's last league outing saw them hammered 7-2 at Chelsea. Steve Bruce's side have now conceded 18 goals in their last six top-flight fixtures and are just three points above the relegation zone.

But to denigrate the Black Cats takes away from an Everton performance, particularly in the first half, which was clinically effective and extended their unbeaten league run to eight matches and lifted them to ninth in the table.

Both clubs were knocked out of the FA Cup at the weekend but it appeared only one set of players were able to produce a response.

Bruce dropped striker Kenwyne Jones to the bench after this week claiming he had been distracted by links with Liverpool.

However, it seemed the minds of 11 he did select were elsewhere in a first half which Everton completely dominated.

Centre-back Matthew Kilgallon was given a debut having moved from Sheffield United last week but, just seven minutes in, he failed to pick up Cahill with dire consequences.

Full-back Leighton Baines found an advanced position down the left and turned the ball inside to Marouane Fellaini, who clipped a cross to the near post which the Australia midfielder flicked on with his head and into the far corner of Craig Gordon's net.

Baines and Cahill both played their parts in Everton's second goal 11 minutes later when the defender's long ball was headed into Donovan's path by the Australian on the edge of the penalty area.

The United States international, who has made the move to Merseyside during Major League Soccer's close season, made sure the ball was out of his feet before firing a low left-footed shot past Gordon.

An ankle injury to Kieran Richardson meant Jones was given an earlier-than-expected introduction in the 26th minute but the momentum was all with Everton and Leon Osman jinked his way past a static defence before curling a shot straight at the Sunderland goalkeeper.

Cahill could have done better from Louis Saha's knock-on but he produced an uncharacteristically weak header in the six-yard area, while Baines drove a 30-yard free-kick straight at Gordon just before the interval.

Lee Cattermole, making his first start for over a month, was replaced by Andy Reid at half-time while makeshift full-back John Mensah switched positions with centre-half Nyron Nosworthy.

The reshuffle did little to quell the Everton tide and they almost made it 3-0 in the 57th minute.

Osman dispossessed Kilgallon and released Donovan who rounded Gordon but, with his left-foot shot destined for the back of the net, George McCartney got across to block with his knee.

A minute later Mensah produced a last-ditch tackle to deny Saha as he raced clear into the penalty area, while Osman shot well wide when played in by Donovan.

Mikel Arteta and James Vaughan - two players who have had their fair share of injury problems in the last year - were sent on for a gentle work-out in the in the final 15 minutes at the expense of Donovan and Saha.

Jones had been virtually anonymous since his introduction and one late fluffed effort prompted chants of "Rafa, sign him up" from the Goodison faithful.

Boudewijn Zenden produced a late save from Howard but Sunderland's major issues are at the other end of the pitch.

Things are improving for Everton though as, with their injury crisis easing by the day, they continue their quiet progress up the table.

Source: espnstar.com

Aston Villa 0-0 Arsenal: Unlucky the gunner

2010-01-27T18:55:00.000-08:00

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Arsenal lost points again come to the barn when Aston Villa, Wednesday (27/1/2010). Results goalless draw to make "The Gunners" fell to third place.

Both teams were playing in balance for 90 minutes. In front of supporters at the Stadium, Villa Park, Villa tried to press Arsenal first. In the fourth minute, Gabriel Agbonlahor makes the audience excited when the kick cross past goalkeeper Manuel Almunia. The audience was disappointed that it had turned the ball hit his hand Almunia side and slid into the pole away.

Arsenal do not want to lose and began to find groove game after 10 minutes of walking. With the leadership of Eduardo and Tomas Rosicky in the field in front, the middle line of "The Gunners" come forward to help the attack. Denilson, Cesc Fabregas, Aaron Ramsey and launched a kick turn toward the goal.

By the first half finished, kick speculation Rosicky worry "The Villans". Luckily for goalkeeper Brad Friedel as the ball flew high above the goal. 0-0 score held until halftime.

The second half opened with a critical threat in front of the goal host. However, Fabregas quickly defeated Gael Clichy picked up the bait. Not long ago, Villa scored almost anything when flying header from Stewart Downing on Almunia's goal.

In the 60th minute, Arsenal throw away a golden opportunity. Andrei Arshavin stabbed penalty box, the kick of Friedel. The ball rolled into the Fabreas vomiting, then to Rosicky. Rosicky shot hard, but the ball just on the slide and back into the field.

The next game of buying and selling decorated with attacks from both teams, but none that produce dangerous opportunities. The game ended without goals.

Additional one is not enough numbers lifted Arsenal to move Manchester United, which fell to second place. With the value of 49, "The Gunners" at variance from the MU single digits or two points behind league leaders, Chelsea.

Chelsea 3-0 Birmingham City: Lampard typical finsih

2010-01-27T18:50:00.000-08:00

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Frank Lampard and Florent Malouda to be the main actors Chelsea 3-0 victory over Birmingham City in the Premier League duel continued, at Stamford Bridge, Wednesday (27/1/2010). While Lampard scored two goals, Malouda incised goals and assists. With a collection of 51 points, Chelsea entitled to occupy the top of the league, displacing Manchester United, who have 50 points.

Rely on quick play and short feedback from various sectors of the field, capable of damaging concentration Chelsea defender line and the visitors 1-0 ahead thanks to a goal Malouda in the fifth minute. Utilizing Joe Cole cross, butt the ball from the middle of the penalty box to the lower left corner of goalkeeper Joe Hart.

Without doing a lot of changes, Chelsea are able to maintain their dominance and create some opportunities. Unfortunately, although able to overcome the line Birmingham defender, Chelsea Hart remains difficult trick.

In minute 22, for example, Chelsea almost added a goal by Frank Lampard. Unfortunately, Lampard shot from the middle of the penalty box that led to the lower left corner of the goal, legible and can be secured Hart. The same happened when Joe Cole (24), Malouda (27), and Deco (31) tried their luck goals.

However, Hart's sweep of the hand was not able to counteract rain fire from the host soldiers. In minute 32, he failed to anticipate the long-distance Lampard's shot that led to the lower left corner of the net.

Chelsea continued to dominate and create chances. However, until the halftime whistle sounded, the scoreboard still shows the numbers 2-0 to the host.

Entering the second half, Birmingham tries to fight by trying to steal the ball harder than mastering Chelsea. However, differences in individual quality to make them continue to have difficulty developing the game.

Chelsea itself did not experience many problems facing the increasing aggressiveness of the enemy. Still relies on short, quick feedback, they were repeatedly threatened Birmingham goal. However, many times also, Hart can overcome opponents shots.

In minute 66, for example, Chelsea had two consecutive opportunities through Florent Malouda and Joe Cole. However, the two shots that led to the middle and upper left corner of the goal can be secured Hart.

Continue to experience failure, Chelsea did not loosen the attack. With a consistent, they maintain the pace and quality of the game. Perseverance eventually led to Chelsea's third goal from Lampard's feet during injury time. After receiving feedback Malouda, Lampard dribbling into the penalty box and strikes the ball into the bottom left corner of Hart's goal.

Although towards the end of action, Chelsea refused to loosen the tension game. They continued to pressure and threats to the goal spread Birmingham. However, when the long whistle, the scoreboard still shows the numbers 3-0 to Chelsea.

Lineup:
Chelsea: Cech; Terry, Carvalho, Cole, Ivanovic; Deco, Lampard, Ballack; Malouda, Anelka (Sturridge 88), Joe Cole (Zhirkov 81)
Birmingham: Joe Hart; Dann, Johnson, Ridgewell, Carr; Ferguson, Bowyer, McFadden (Michel 72), Larsson; Jerome (Fahey 56), Benitez

Manchester United 3-1 Manchester City: Rooney last gasp final

2010-01-27T17:18:00.000-08:00

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Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, scored a decisive 3-1 victory for his team Manchester City, in the second leg Carling Cup semi-final, at Old Trafford on Wednesday (27/1/2010). These results make the MU winning 4-3 on aggregate and advanced to the final right.

This result was so relieved MU. City entertain the burden must win, MU scored difficulties even in the first 45 minutes, whereas they are able to create some opportunities. In the seventh minute, for example, Rooney fired hard from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately, his shot anticipated by goalkeeper Shay Given.

MU's best chances came in the 30th minute when Ryan Giggs fired a shot from the middle of penalty box. However, again, Given denied his goal has managed to keep the purity City.

Given not the only barrier MU scoring effort. 5-3-2 scheme is implemented and well played by the City is the main reason MU seretnya production goals. Back row appear so coordinated and barely leave room for the MU firing. If they fail a few times task, Given was in the right position to prevent MU business.

Entering the second half, City tried to take the initiative attacks. However, not yet able to provide the goal threat to Edwin van der Sar, they missed MU backlash, which resulted goals from Paul Scholes feet. Utilizing feedback Michael Carrick, Scholes sent the ball into the net Given.

Goal is boosting confidence dirituan home. They also continued to pressure, which eventually led to the second goal from the foot of Michael Carrick in minute 71. Utilizing the bait Darren Fletcher, Carrick strikes the ball into the goal City.

Unfortunately, after the second goal, Manchester United more aggressive and less notice of defense sector. As a result, in the 76th minute, Van der Sar was forced to pick up Carlos Tevez shot the ball, which lodged in the net. After mastering the bait Bellamy, Tevez fired the failed hard driven Van der Sar.

2-1 position to make the aggregate 3-3 both sides balanced. MU trying to prevent the occurrence of an additional round of attacks by maintaining the tension. Dramatically, MU then be able to change the position 3-2 thanks to Wayne Rooney scored in the injury time. Exploiting cross Ryan Giggs, Rooney's butt the ball into the goalkeeper Given. This position lasted until the end of the fight. (*)

Lineup:
MU: Van der Sar; Ferdinand, Evra, Rafael (Brown 74), Evans; Carrick, Giggs, Scholes, Fletcher, Nani (Valencia 90); Rooney
City: Given; Kompany, Garrido (Ireland 64), Richards, Zabaleta, Boyata; Wright-Phillips (Adebayor 72), Barry, De Jong; Bellamy, Tevez

Intermilan 2-0 AC Milan: Pandev curving free kick

2010-01-24T19:25:00.000-08:00

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Perhaps nothing is more blissful Goran Pandev from what he did Sunday (24/1/2010) at the Giuseppe Meazza: The first goal in a derby full of pride.

That episode pulled from Pandev, which is actually a player "youngest" in the Inter Milan squad this time, because a new joined in early 2010, after five and a half years in uniform Lazio.

In the fourth game with La Beneamata that, he packed up his first goal and it helped the team beat AC Milan 2-0. He added the opening goal Diego Milito scored in the first round.

Interestingly, Pandev scored special carve it before he was replaced Thiago Motta. In the final touches on the match, he beat goalkeeper Dida with a curving free kick in minute 65.

"I do not often score goals from free kicks. Had I followed the advice Wesley (Sneijder)? I just learned from him. He's very important to our team, not just for kicks, free kicks. I never imagined my adventure began here as well , "said 26-year-old attacker was, as stated in the official Inter website.

Shortly after the goal and out of the field to be replaced Thiago, Pandev should receive a yellow card for celebrating his goal by taking off his shirt.

Problem was he lightly-lightly. "The referee had booked me for the clothes go after that goal. Where can I take ...."

Inter make Pandev familiar because that's the club that brought him to Italy in 2001, when he was 18 years old. However, when it was he was always on loan to other clubs (Spezia and Ancona) before moving to Lazio, and now back to the Giuseppe Meazza.

Real Madrid 2-0 Malaga: Ronaldo sent-off again

2010-01-24T19:22:00.000-08:00

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Cristiano Ronaldo scored both Real Madrid's goals in a 2-0 win over Malaga on Sunday but was later red-carded for deliberately elbowing defender Patrick Jan Mtiliga in the face.

Ronaldo ended a three game scoring drought in the 35th minute in Spain's Primera Division when Karim Benzema played the ball to Kaka, who crossed to the Portuguese winger to slot the ball home from close range.

Ronaldo then scored his ninth goal of the season four minutes later, firing the ball into the roof of the net after being put through by Jose Maria "Guti'' Gutierrez.

Temper, temper

But the Portugal forward's temper got the better of him 20 minutes from time as he lashed out with his elbow, striking Mtiliga in the face.

Mtiliga was substituted with blood pouring from his nose.

Madrid's 10th straight home win allows them to stay within five points of Barcelona, who won 3-0 at Valladolid on Saturday.

Ronaldo's sending off means the world's most expensive footballer will miss at least one game through suspension just when Madrid's main rivals are in sublime form after finishing the first half of the season unbeaten.

Barcelona have 49 points and Madrid 44, while Valencia are third with 39 points after a 0-0 draw against Tenerife. Mallorca went fourth - tied with Deportivo La Coruna at 34 points - after rallying for a 1-1 draw at Espanyol with a late penalty.

Loose ball

Pablo Osvaldo put Espanyol ahead at the Cornella-El Prat Stadium in the 49th after slotting home a loose ball. But Victor Ruiz brought Ruben Gonzalez down inside the area to set up Borja Valero's 80th-minute penalty for Mallorca.

Manu del Moral's 39th-minute score snapped Getafe's two-game losing run as Atletico - who had a four game winning run ended - played the final 23 minutes with 10 men after Paulo Assuncao was red-carded.

Joan Capdevila scored after three minutes and strikers Nilmar and Giuseppe Rossi also added goals inside 26 minutes for Villarreal.

Zaragoza, who stayed second bottom, started their rally in the 75th when Eliseu latched on to Humberto Suaro's cross to score and Angel Lafita added a second seven minutes later.

Liga results

Saturday January 23

Deportivo 3-1 Bilbao
Sevilla 1-0 Almeria
Valladolid 0-3 Barcelona

Sunday January 24

Espanyol 1-1 Mallorca
Getafe 1-0 Atletico Madrid
Real Madrid 2-0 Malaga
Sporting Gijon 0-1 Racing
Tenerife 0-0 Valencia
Villarreal 4-2 Real Zaragoza
Xerez 1-0 Osasuna
But Villarreal ensured their first win in over a month through Ariel Ibagaza's 88th-minute goal.

Javier Camunas' 83rd-minute strike brought Osasuna victory and new Xerez coach Nestor Gorosito defeat in his first game in charge of the last-place club.

Ignacio Monreal latched onto a rebound to score in the ninth minute for Osasuna. Xerez, who haven't won since October, equalised through Mario Bermejo's 23rd-minute header before Camunas grabbed the winner.

At El Molinon, Alex Geijo received Mohamed Tchite's pass with his chest and controlled the ball before firing past goalkeeper Juan Pablo Colinas from inside the area in the 44th minute for Racing, who had defender Oriol Lazano sent off in the 89th.

Source: aljazeera.net

Schunthorpe 2-4 Manchester City: Robinho farewell

2010-01-24T19:18:00.000-08:00

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Manchester City's super-signing Robinho has told Brazilian radio that he is about to leave the English Premier League club.

Robinho told Radio Bandeirantes that he had been advised by Man City directors that Sunday's match against Scunthorpe in England's FA Cup would probably be the Brazilian forward's last for the club.

Robinho moved from Real Madrid to City for a British-record fee of $58 million in 2008 but has struggled to make an impact at Eastlands and has been in and out of the side this season.

Robinho reached stardom while playing for Brazilian club Santos, Pele's former club, before going to Spain in 2005.

"It would be exceptional to return to Santos," said Robinho.

"To play at Santos would help me on the way to the World Cup. It is my home, I know everybody."

Robinho confirmed that the club wanted to offload him.

"It's what they say. The entire board felt that it is better to lend me," he said.

In the same interview Robinho said that Italy's Serie A club Juventus were also interested in signing him but that he wanted to return to Santos to secure his place in Brazil's World Cup side.

He said that he was not playing well for City, but complained about new coach Roberto Mancini, saying the Italian had prevented him from playing regularly.

"The coach was very sincere with me and said that I would play every other match,'' Robinho said.

"I told him that would not be interesting to me, it's a World Cup year.''

Robinho has been a regular in Brazil's squad under coach Dunga, but several players have been competing for a position in the team's attack for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Among those vying for a spot are Adriano and Ronaldo, who recently successfully decided to leave European football to try to attract Dunga's attention in Brazil.

Robinho, who will turn 26 on Monday, said he was disappointed with the style of coaches in European football.

"They choose a formation and want you to play in it, it doesn't matter if you are short or tall,'' he said.

As for his future, Robinho said: "The financial situation is important, but being happy also counts.''

Source: aljazeera.net

Manchester United 4-0 Hull City: Rooney Top Quatrick

2010-01-23T11:00:00.000-08:00

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Wayne Rooney hit four goals as Manchester United went top of the Premier League with a 4-0 win over Hull City at Old Trafford, on Saturday 23/01/2010.

Rooney made his league tally 19 for the season - a career-best total only mid-way through the campaign - with an early opener and three late strikes to put down a brave effort from the Tigers, who stay in the drop zone after the loss.

It was not all sweetness and light for United though as captain Rio Ferdinand, returning to the team after a worrying back injury, could be in trouble with the FA after his elbow on Craig Fagan was missed by the match officials.

United were utterly dominant in the first half but only had Rooney's eighth-minute poacher's goal to show for two-thirds of the possession and almost 20 chances.

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Premier League - Rooney hits four as United go top

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Wayne Rooney hit four goals as Manchester United went top of the Premier League with a 4-0 win over Hull City at Old Trafford.
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Rooney made his league tally 19 for the season - a career-best total only mid-way through the campaign - with an early opener and three late strikes to put down a brave effort from the Tigers, who stay in the drop zone after the loss.

It was not all sweetness and light for United though as captain Rio Ferdinand, returning to the team after a worrying back injury, could be in trouble with the FA after his elbow on Craig Fagan was missed by the match officials.

United were utterly dominant in the first half but only had Rooney's eighth-minute poacher's goal to show for two-thirds of the possession and almost 20 chances.

Michael Owen was particularly profligate, notching his first miss in the second minute when his finish came off Anthony Gardner and spun wide for a corner after good work by Rooney.

Rooney soon notched his 16th Premier League goal of the season though, poking the ball home from close range after Boaz Myhill could only parry a Paul Scholes distance special.

Myhill arguably could have done better with Scholes's initial effort, but he kept them in the contest afterwards.

Ji-sung Park headed wide five minutes later, off-balance as he met Darren Fletcher's cross, and Ferdinand poked Nani's corner just wide of the near post on his return from a worrying back injury.

The now usual haphazard United defending reared its ugly head soon after though, with consecutive suicidal defensive headers from Scholes and Jonny Evans forcing Edwin van der Sar to save bravely at Nick Barmby's feet, and the Dutch keeper flapping at the resultant corner and only saved by a Ferdinand clearance from Gardner at the far post.

Source: uk.eurosport.com

Arsenal 4-2 Bolton Wanderers: Rosicky magic goal

2010-01-20T21:31:00.000-08:00

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Bolton Wanderers new coach Owen Coyle seems to have to bite the finger again at the second fight with his team. Wednesday (20/1/2010) , lowered Bolton 4-2 Arsenal. In fact, the care of Arsene Wenger's squad had left earlier. The Gunners had now seized the top of the league from Chelsea.

Monday (18/1/2010) and, The Gunners silenced Bolton 2-0 at Reebok Stadium. Action this time at the Emirates, which was delayed due to bad weather, again completed the North London club with a victory.

First round, Cesc Fabregas et al surprised by his guest. Opening Goal scored by Gary Cahill Bolton in 7 minutes, after using header ball from Kevin Davies who won on Gael Clichy.

Five minutes later, Arsenal almost equalize opportunities by Tomas Rosicky and Eduardo da Silva. But in fact, it adds Bolton advantage in the 28th minute, after Matt Taylor's deceptive Manuel Almunia through the fitting 12. Denilson broke Chung-Young Lee and lucky, not until the referee pulled out a red card. Score 2-0 to Bolton.

Behind two goals, practical storage uplift forces bullets. The result, Rosicky catch-up in 43 minutes with his magic goal, after receiving feedback directed Fabregas. Score 1-2 to Arsenal and survive until halftime.

Wenger does not seem desperate to break the Bolton attack. Used the time in the locker room, the French coach is successful gathering of defense strategies to beat the visitors.

Not for nothing, the Gunners had a tantrum in the second half. Proven, Fabregas equalized to 2-2, in 52 minutes. Long ago, exactly 13 minutes later, Thomas Vermaelen reverse the situation becomes 3-2.

Not satisfied winning one point, host defense kept banging Bolton. As a result, Andrei Arshavin scored the fourth for the Gunners in 85 minutes. The host was excellent and the score was 4-2 last until the referee blew the long whistle.

This victory took Arsenal win the top league of Chelsea. Collect the same value (48), but the Gunners superior goal difference in the acquisition and the Blues are still bagging one game.

Lineup:
Arsenal: Almunia, Sagna, Gallas, Vermaelen, Clichy, Fabregas, Denilson, Diaby, Rosicky, Arshavin, Eduardo. Subs Not Used: Fabianski, Vela, Walcott, Silvestre, Traore, Eastmond, Emmanuel-Thomas.

Bolton: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Cahill, Knight, Robinson, Lee, Mark Davies, Muamba, Cohen, Taylor, Kevin Davies. Subs Not Used: Al Habsi, Samuel, Elmander, Klasnic, Ricketts, McCann, Andrew O'Brien.

Liverpool 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur: Kuyt strikes twice

2010-01-20T21:26:00.000-08:00

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Finally, Liverpool slump to prove himself concluded, after silencing the Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at Anfield on Wednesday (20/1/2010) . The Reds are now getting closer to a large zone of four Premier League standings.

Shown without two key players, the captain Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres, Dirk Kuyt Liverpool strengthened and Alberto Aquilani at the attack line. While the front row Spurs escorted former courtier The Reds, Peter Crouch and Jermain Defoe .

Playing in front of tens of thousands of Liverpudlian, foster children incessantly attacked Rafael Benitez since the beginning of the game. Spurs defense was breached in the minutes 6.

Starting from the kick away from the front of Pepe Reina's goal, then greeted with a header from Dirk Kuyt and falls right in front of Aquilani. The ball is returned to Dirk Kuyt and scored by the Dutchman. Score 1-0 for Liverpool.

Excellent one goal, the host did not feel safe. Attack after attack was launched, but Heurelho Gomes did not allow the goal back vibrate.

Reina could also be tested, as Crounch execute a free kick on 41 minutes. However, Spanish goalkeeper did saveing brilliantly. The first half ended with the score 1-0 to The Kop.

The second half went pretty boring. Recorded, both teams only creating each one golden opportunity. At 78 minutes, goalkeeper Reina almost uprooted Gareth Bale, who received cross from Alan Hutton.

While David Ngog almost added benefits of the Reds in the 85th minute. Until finally, the host of a penalty awarded at the end of the fight, exactly at 90 minutes. Yes, Kuyt became the executor and forced Gomes picked up the ball from the net. Score 2-0 for the host advantage and survive until the end of three minutes of injury time.

Grabbed three points at home, Liverpool are now racing to rank fifth acquisition of the standings with 37 points. The Reds shadow over Spurs, who are still entrenched at number four with 38 points.

Lineup:
Liverpool: Reina, Carragher, Skrtel, Kyrgiakos, Insua, Degen, Mascherano, Leiva, Riera, Aquilani, Kuyt. Subs: Cavalieri, Maxi Rodriguez, Babel, Ngog, Spearing, Darby, Pacheco.

Tottenham: Gomes, Corluka, Dawson, King, Bale, Modric, Jenas, Palacios, Kranjcar, Crouch, Defoe. Subs Not Used: Alnwick, Hutton, Pavlyuchenko, Keane, Giovani dos Santos, Bassong, Danny Rose.

Aston Villa 6-4 Blackburn Rovers: Dramatic way to final

2010-01-20T21:22:00.000-08:00

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Raining goals at the second leg action coloring Carling Cup semi-final between Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers. Villa won 7-4 victory at Villa Park on Wednesday (20/1/2010) , and bring Martin O'Neill's squad took care of a ticket to the final.

Despite playing at Villa Park could not dampen the visitors launched the attack early in the first round. Direct Rovers golden opportunity in the sixth minute through a corner kick executed David Dunn. However, the Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan had escorted vibrate.

Six minutes later, Villa was surprised by his guest. Attack Rovers goal to fruition, after Nikola Kalinic vomit gore ball from Stephen Warnock. Score 1-0 to Blackburn.

Villa almost equalized a minute later. Unfortunately, acceleration Ashley Young in the penalty box because the judge did not produce first-line offside flag raised.

Attack attack launched by foster children Martin O'Neill is still dull. Conversely, the more dangerous Rovers Villa defense. Until the end, created the second goal again through Kalinic in 28 minutes. Score was 2-0 to Blackburn's advantage.

Villa did not take long to catch up. Proven two minutes ago, Warnock scored after using Young's cross. Score 1-2 to Villa.

The game went so hot. Rovers nightmare happened when Christopher Samba rewarded for violating a red card in the box Gabriel Agbonlahor forbidden. Right at the minute 40, the host of penalties awarded and James Milner went on to become executor. The score became 2-2, and lasted until halftime.

The fight in the second round even more fierce. The problem, Villa and Blackburn do not want to lose the opportunity to reach a final ticket. No wonder, if both teams hit back at each other and created a goal in the second half.

Own goal Steven N'Zonzi (53 ') Villa turn things around and winning 3-2. four minutes later, Agbonlahor added a 4-2 advantage. Emile Heskey did not want to lose and enlarge a 5-2 advantage on 62 minutes.

Could host defense off guard. Only one minute apart from Heskey goal, Rovers scored a direct response by Martin Olsson. Then Brett Emerton reduce the visitors to 4-5, just 84 minutes.

Unfortunately, effort does not succeed equalized. Paul Robinson had to return it picked up the ball that lodged in his goal, after Ashley Young Villa 6-4 confirmed the superiority, in minute 90.

With this victory, a 7-4 aggregate score for Villa. Et al entitled Heskey headed to the final and await the results of the semi-finals between Manchester United and Manchester City. The final will be held at Wembley Stadium, on January 28 next.

Lineup:
Villa: Guzan, Cuellar, Dunne, Collins, Warnock, Petrov, Milner, Downing, Ashley Young, Agbonlahor, Heskey.

Rovers: Robinson, Chimbonda, Samba, Nelsen, Givet, Emerton, N'Zonzi, Pedersen, Olsson, Dunn, Kalinic.

Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United: Tevez double

2010-01-19T20:40:00.000-08:00

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Tevez, who controversially joined City last year in a move that has heightened the rivalry between the two clubs, wiped out United's early lead when he smashed home a 42nd-minute penalty.

The Argentina forward headed their second goal against the holders after 65 minutes when he was left unmarked in United's six-yard box with only goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar to beat.

United went ahead after 17 minutes when City failed to deal with an Antonio Valencia cross leaving Ryan Giggs with a simple tap-in after City keeper Shay Given blocked a Wayne Rooney shot.

The first semi-final between the two Manchester clubs since 1969 will be decided in the second leg at Old Trafford next Wednesday with the winners meeting Aston Villa or Blackburn Rovers in the final at Wembley Stadium on February 28.

Villa hold a 1-0 lead after the first leg at Blackburn.

United settled first at a sold-out Eastlands and took the lead after Patrice Evra picked out Valencia on the right. His low cross into the box found Wayne Rooney and although Given saved his shot the ball ran to Giggs, a former City youth player, who scored his first derby goal since 1996.

United dominated much of the half after that but City, whose Italian manager Roberto Mancini was experiencing his first Manchester derby, equalised after a controversial call by referee Mike Dean.

United defender Rafael tugged at Craig Bellamy's shirt outside the penalty area and, while the City forward tried to stay on his feet, he fell inside the box.

Dean ruled there was another foul inside the area but TV replays clearly showed there was not.

Tevez ignored the pleas of his former team-mates and the time-delaying tactics of Van der Sar, which earned the keeper a booking, to blast the penalty into the net.

With United personnel claiming in recent days that the club were right to let Tevez leave at the end of last season, the Argentine cupped his ear with his hand to celebrate - and teased the United bench again after his second goal.

That came when he made it 2-1 with his 13th goal in his last 11 games, taking advantage of some slack United defending to head in from close range.

United attacked relentlessly for the equaliser for the remainder of the match with Rooney twice being thwarted by Given and substitute Michael Owen having a shot saved on the line.

Although the visitors failed to find another goal, the tie is still evenly balanced with next week's second leg likely to be just as lively.
Reuters

Source: uk.eurosport.yahoo.com