Match Day #5 in CONCACAF Champions League group stage play concluded with one Thursday contest.
Group D:
At San Salvador, El Salvador:
CD Olimpia moved to the top of Group D with a 4-1 beatdown of hosts CD FAS, eliminating the Salvadoran club from contention in the process. Ramiro (Don't Call Me Tedy) Bruschi scored twice (29', 45'+2) for the Honduran club.
GROUP D STANDINGS:
1. CD Olimpia (GP: 5; GD: +2; PTS: 10)
2. Puerto Rico Islanders (GP: 5; GD: +1; PTS: 8)
3. Toluca (GP: 5; GD: +5; PTS: 7)
4. CD FAS# (GP: 5; GD: -8; PTS: 2)
#Eliminated from tournament.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Europa League Group Stage: Match Day #2: Draws for Liverpool, Juventus, and Citizens; FC Sheriff Shock Dyanamo Kiev
Thursday marked the second match day in Europa League group stage play.
Group A:
At Poznan, Poland:
Lech Poznan, with goals scored by Manuel Arboleda (47') and Slawomir Peszko (80'), blanked visiting Red Bull Salzburg 2-0.
At Manchester England:
Adam Johnson scored at 37 minutes, enabling Manchester City to gain a 1-1 home draw with Juventus, whose goal came at 10 minutes from Vincenzo Iaquinta.
GROUP A STANDINGS:
1. Lech Poznan (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
2. Manchester City (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
3. Juventus (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
4. Red Bull Salzburg (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
Group B:
At Trondheim, Norway:
Rosenborg topped visiting Aris Salonika 2-1. Morten Moldskred (37') and Rade Prica (68') each tallied once for the hosts.
At Madrid:
Simao's penalty kick at 51 minutes salvaged a 1-1 home draw for Atletico Madrid against Bayer Leverkusen. Eren Derdiyok scored at 39 minutes for the visiting German club.
GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. Bayer Leverkusen (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS 4)
2. Rosenborg BK (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
3. Aris Salonika (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Atletico Madrid (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
Group C:
At Ghent, Belgium:
Pierre-Alain Frau's equalizer at 20 minutes lifted Lille to a 1-1 road deadlock with KAA Gent. The hosts' goal came at Stijn De Smet at 6 minutes.
At Lisbon, Portugal:
Daniel Carrico (30'), Maniche (43'), Diogo Solomao (53'), Helder Postiga (61'), and Matias Fernandez (79') each scored once as Sporting demolished visiting Levski Sofia 5-0.
GROUP C STANDINGS:
1. Sporting (GP: 2; GD: +6; PTS: 6)
2. Levski Sofia (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 3)
3. KAA Gent (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
4. LOSC Lille Metropole (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
Group D:
At Thessaloniki, Greece:
Vladimir Ivic scored the only goal of the match at 56 minutes as PAOK FC defeated visiting Dinamo Zagreb 1-0.
At Villarreal, Spain:
Giuseppe Rossi (41') and Gonzalo (56') provided the goalpower that carried Villarreal to a 2-1 home win over Club Brugge.
GROUP D STANDINGS:
1. PAOK FC (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
2. Dinamo Zagreb (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Villarreal (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
4. Club Brugge (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
Group E:
At Minsk, Belarus:
FC BATE Borisov battered visiting AZ Alkmaar 4-1. Vitaly Rodionov (5'), Artem Kontsevoy (48'), Renan Bressan (PK-77'), and Edgar Olekhnovich (82') each delivered a goal for the Belorussian club.
At Tiraspol, Moldova:
Alexander Erokhin (8') and Franca Jymmy (PK-37') each tallied once as FC Sheriff defeated visiting Dynamo Kiev in a battle of clubs who lost out in the playoff round for UEFA Champions League group stage berths 2-0.
GROUP E STANDINGS:
1. FC BATE Borisov (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 4)
2. FC Sheriff (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. AZ Alkmaar (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
4. Dynamo Kiev (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 1)
Group F:
At Moscow:
Seydou Doumbia scored twice in the second half (72' , 86') as CSKA Moscow grabbed control what had been a scoreless encounter through the first 70 minutes and belted visiting Sparta Prague 3-0.
Al Palermo, Italy:
Giulio Migliaccio provided the only goal of the match at 79 minutes as Palermo defeated visiting FC Lausanne-Sport 1-0.
GROUP F STANDINGS:
1. CSKA Moscow (GP: 2; GD: +6; PTS: 6)
2. Sparta Prague (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
3. Palermo (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)4. FC Lausanne-Sport (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
Group G:
At Split, Croatia:
Ante Vukusic scored the game winner at the death (90'+5) as Hajduk Split foiled visiting RSC Anderlecht 1-0.
At Saint Petersburg, Russia:
Danko Lazovic scored twice (PK-43', 57') as Zenit Saint Petersburg doubled up visiting AEK Athens 4-2.
GROUP G STANDINGS:
1. Zenit Saint Petersburg (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
2. AEK Athens (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
3. Hajduk Split (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
4. RSC Anderlecht (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
Group H:
At Odense, Denmark:
VfB Stuttgart, with goals courtesy of Zdravko Huzmanovic (72') and Martin Harnik (86'), defeated Odense BK on the road, 2-1.
At Bern, Switzerland:
David Degen scored both goals (11', 64') as BSC Young Boys blanked visiting Getafe 2-0.
GROUP H STANDINGS:
1. VfB Stuttgart (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
2. Getafe (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
3. BSC Young Boys (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
4. Odense BK (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
Group I:
At Genoa, Italy:
Giampaolo Pazzini's penalty kick at 18 minutes proved to be all the scoring as Sampdoria defeated visiting Debreceni VSC 1-0.
At Kharkiv, Ukraine:
With Balazs Dzsudzsak (PK-28') and Marcus Berg (30') providing the goalpower, PSV Eindhoven blanked ten-man FC Metalist Kharkiv 2-0 on the road.
GROUP I STANDINGS:
1. PSV Eindhoven (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
2. Sampdoria (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
3. FC Metalist Kharkiv (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
4. Debreceni VSC (GP: 2; GD: -6; PTS: 0)
Group J:
At Paris:
Paris Saint-Germain, with Christophe Jallet (4') and Nene (20') providing the goalpower, defeated visiting FC Karpaty Lviv 2-0.
At Dortmund, Germany:
Luca Cigarini scored the game's lone goal at 45 minutes as Sevilla downed Borussia Dortmund 1-0 on the road.
GROUP J STANDINGS:
1. Paris Saint-Germain (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
2. Sevilla (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
3. Borussia Dortmund (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. FC Karpaty Lviv (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
Group K:
At Bucharest, Romania:
Luigi Vitale (44'), Marek Hamsik (73'), and Edinson Cavani (90'+8) provided the scoring as Napoli erased a three-goal deficit to gain a 3-3 road draw with Steaua Bucharest. The hosts were represented on the scoreboard by Emilson Cribari (OG-2'), Cristian Tanase (11'), and Pantelis Kapetanos (17').
At Utrecht, Netherlands:
FC Utrecht and visiting Liverpool battle to a 0-0 stalemate.
GROUP K STANDINGS:
1. Liverpool (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 4)
2. Napoli (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
3. FC Ultrecht (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
4. Steaua Bucharest (GP: 2; PTS: -3; PTS: 1)
Group L:
At Vienna, Austria:
Filip Holosko (55') and Bobo (64') each scored once as Besiktas came from behind to t0p Rapid Vienna 2-1 on the road.
At Sofia, Bulgaria:
Falcao scored at 16 minutes and it proved enough as FC Porto defeated CSKA Sofia 1-0 on the road.
GROUP L STANDINGS:
1. FC Porto (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
2. Besiktas (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. CSKA Sofia (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
4. Rapid Vienna (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
Group A:
At Poznan, Poland:
Lech Poznan, with goals scored by Manuel Arboleda (47') and Slawomir Peszko (80'), blanked visiting Red Bull Salzburg 2-0.
At Manchester England:
Adam Johnson scored at 37 minutes, enabling Manchester City to gain a 1-1 home draw with Juventus, whose goal came at 10 minutes from Vincenzo Iaquinta.
GROUP A STANDINGS:
1. Lech Poznan (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
2. Manchester City (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
3. Juventus (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
4. Red Bull Salzburg (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
Group B:
At Trondheim, Norway:
Rosenborg topped visiting Aris Salonika 2-1. Morten Moldskred (37') and Rade Prica (68') each tallied once for the hosts.
At Madrid:
Simao's penalty kick at 51 minutes salvaged a 1-1 home draw for Atletico Madrid against Bayer Leverkusen. Eren Derdiyok scored at 39 minutes for the visiting German club.
GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. Bayer Leverkusen (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS 4)
2. Rosenborg BK (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
3. Aris Salonika (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Atletico Madrid (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
Group C:
At Ghent, Belgium:
Pierre-Alain Frau's equalizer at 20 minutes lifted Lille to a 1-1 road deadlock with KAA Gent. The hosts' goal came at Stijn De Smet at 6 minutes.
At Lisbon, Portugal:
Daniel Carrico (30'), Maniche (43'), Diogo Solomao (53'), Helder Postiga (61'), and Matias Fernandez (79') each scored once as Sporting demolished visiting Levski Sofia 5-0.
GROUP C STANDINGS:
1. Sporting (GP: 2; GD: +6; PTS: 6)
2. Levski Sofia (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 3)
3. KAA Gent (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
4. LOSC Lille Metropole (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
Group D:
At Thessaloniki, Greece:
Vladimir Ivic scored the only goal of the match at 56 minutes as PAOK FC defeated visiting Dinamo Zagreb 1-0.
At Villarreal, Spain:
Giuseppe Rossi (41') and Gonzalo (56') provided the goalpower that carried Villarreal to a 2-1 home win over Club Brugge.
GROUP D STANDINGS:
1. PAOK FC (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
2. Dinamo Zagreb (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Villarreal (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
4. Club Brugge (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
Group E:
At Minsk, Belarus:
FC BATE Borisov battered visiting AZ Alkmaar 4-1. Vitaly Rodionov (5'), Artem Kontsevoy (48'), Renan Bressan (PK-77'), and Edgar Olekhnovich (82') each delivered a goal for the Belorussian club.
At Tiraspol, Moldova:
Alexander Erokhin (8') and Franca Jymmy (PK-37') each tallied once as FC Sheriff defeated visiting Dynamo Kiev in a battle of clubs who lost out in the playoff round for UEFA Champions League group stage berths 2-0.
GROUP E STANDINGS:
1. FC BATE Borisov (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 4)
2. FC Sheriff (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. AZ Alkmaar (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
4. Dynamo Kiev (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 1)
Group F:
At Moscow:
Seydou Doumbia scored twice in the second half (72' , 86') as CSKA Moscow grabbed control what had been a scoreless encounter through the first 70 minutes and belted visiting Sparta Prague 3-0.
Al Palermo, Italy:
Giulio Migliaccio provided the only goal of the match at 79 minutes as Palermo defeated visiting FC Lausanne-Sport 1-0.
GROUP F STANDINGS:
1. CSKA Moscow (GP: 2; GD: +6; PTS: 6)
2. Sparta Prague (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
3. Palermo (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)4. FC Lausanne-Sport (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
Group G:
At Split, Croatia:
Ante Vukusic scored the game winner at the death (90'+5) as Hajduk Split foiled visiting RSC Anderlecht 1-0.
At Saint Petersburg, Russia:
Danko Lazovic scored twice (PK-43', 57') as Zenit Saint Petersburg doubled up visiting AEK Athens 4-2.
GROUP G STANDINGS:
1. Zenit Saint Petersburg (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
2. AEK Athens (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
3. Hajduk Split (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
4. RSC Anderlecht (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
Group H:
At Odense, Denmark:
VfB Stuttgart, with goals courtesy of Zdravko Huzmanovic (72') and Martin Harnik (86'), defeated Odense BK on the road, 2-1.
At Bern, Switzerland:
David Degen scored both goals (11', 64') as BSC Young Boys blanked visiting Getafe 2-0.
GROUP H STANDINGS:
1. VfB Stuttgart (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
2. Getafe (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
3. BSC Young Boys (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
4. Odense BK (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
Group I:
At Genoa, Italy:
Giampaolo Pazzini's penalty kick at 18 minutes proved to be all the scoring as Sampdoria defeated visiting Debreceni VSC 1-0.
At Kharkiv, Ukraine:
With Balazs Dzsudzsak (PK-28') and Marcus Berg (30') providing the goalpower, PSV Eindhoven blanked ten-man FC Metalist Kharkiv 2-0 on the road.
GROUP I STANDINGS:
1. PSV Eindhoven (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
2. Sampdoria (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
3. FC Metalist Kharkiv (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
4. Debreceni VSC (GP: 2; GD: -6; PTS: 0)
Group J:
At Paris:
Paris Saint-Germain, with Christophe Jallet (4') and Nene (20') providing the goalpower, defeated visiting FC Karpaty Lviv 2-0.
At Dortmund, Germany:
Luca Cigarini scored the game's lone goal at 45 minutes as Sevilla downed Borussia Dortmund 1-0 on the road.
GROUP J STANDINGS:
1. Paris Saint-Germain (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
2. Sevilla (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
3. Borussia Dortmund (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. FC Karpaty Lviv (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
Group K:
At Bucharest, Romania:
Luigi Vitale (44'), Marek Hamsik (73'), and Edinson Cavani (90'+8) provided the scoring as Napoli erased a three-goal deficit to gain a 3-3 road draw with Steaua Bucharest. The hosts were represented on the scoreboard by Emilson Cribari (OG-2'), Cristian Tanase (11'), and Pantelis Kapetanos (17').
At Utrecht, Netherlands:
FC Utrecht and visiting Liverpool battle to a 0-0 stalemate.
GROUP K STANDINGS:
1. Liverpool (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 4)
2. Napoli (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
3. FC Ultrecht (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
4. Steaua Bucharest (GP: 2; PTS: -3; PTS: 1)
Group L:
At Vienna, Austria:
Filip Holosko (55') and Bobo (64') each scored once as Besiktas came from behind to t0p Rapid Vienna 2-1 on the road.
At Sofia, Bulgaria:
Falcao scored at 16 minutes and it proved enough as FC Porto defeated CSKA Sofia 1-0 on the road.
GROUP L STANDINGS:
1. FC Porto (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
2. Besiktas (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. CSKA Sofia (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
4. Rapid Vienna (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
MLS: Impressive Wins For Rapids and Fire
Two games were played in Major League Soccer on Wednesday.
At Commerce City, Colorado:
Omar Cummings scored twice in the first half (7', 14') as the Colorado Rapids dominated the visiting Philadelphia Union 4-1.
At Santa Clara, California:
Steve Kinney (39'), Freddie Ljungberg (72', his first in a Chicago uniform), and Patrick Nyarko (90') each tallied once as the Chicago Fire scorched the San Jose Earthquakes 3-0 on the road.
At Commerce City, Colorado:
Omar Cummings scored twice in the first half (7', 14') as the Colorado Rapids dominated the visiting Philadelphia Union 4-1.
At Santa Clara, California:
Steve Kinney (39'), Freddie Ljungberg (72', his first in a Chicago uniform), and Patrick Nyarko (90') each tallied once as the Chicago Fire scorched the San Jose Earthquakes 3-0 on the road.
CONCACAF CL: Crew Fall In Guatemala; Santos Maul Joe Public; Sounders Blank Marathon; Islanders Move Atop Group D
Four games were played on Wednesday as Match Day #5 in CONCACAF Champions League group stage play continued.
Group B:
At Guatemala City:
Guillermo Ramirez Ortega scored twice (18', 38') as CSD Municipal held off the visiting Columbus Crew 2-1 to stay alive in the race for a berth in the quarterfinal round.
At Torreon, Mexico:
Five different goal scorers----Jose Rodolfo Reyes (3'), Francisco Torres (13'), Carlos Quintero (60'), Jose Cardenas (67'), and Rafael Figueroa (78')----each tallied once as Santos Laguna horsewhipped visiting----and already eliminated----Joe Public 5-1.
GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. Santos Laguna (GP: 5; GD: +7; PTS: 10)
2. Columbus Crew (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 9)
3. CSD Municipal (GP: 5; GD: +1; PTS: 8)
4. Joe Public# (GP: 5; GD: -11; PTS: 1)
#Eliminated from tournament
Group C:
At Seattle:
Michael Fucito scored both goals (20', 68') as the Seattle Sounders hurt CD Marathon's advancement chances by knocking off the visiting Honduran club 2-0.
GROUP C STANDINGS:
1. Monterrey** (GP: 5; GD: +6; PTS: 13)
2. Deportivo Saprissa (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
3. CD Marathon (GP: 5; GD: -5; PTS: 6)
4. Seattle Sounders FC# (GP: 5; GD: -4; PTS: 3)
**Won Group C and clinched a berth in the quarterfinal round
#Eliminated from tournament
Group D:
At Bayamon, Puerto, Rico:
Second-half goals from David Foley (53') and David Horst (69', 90') enabled the Puerto Rico Islanders to erase a two-goal halftime deficit and knock off visiting Toluca 3-2, carrying the USSF D-2 Pro League club to take over the top spot in Group D.
Group B:
At Guatemala City:
Guillermo Ramirez Ortega scored twice (18', 38') as CSD Municipal held off the visiting Columbus Crew 2-1 to stay alive in the race for a berth in the quarterfinal round.
At Torreon, Mexico:
Five different goal scorers----Jose Rodolfo Reyes (3'), Francisco Torres (13'), Carlos Quintero (60'), Jose Cardenas (67'), and Rafael Figueroa (78')----each tallied once as Santos Laguna horsewhipped visiting----and already eliminated----Joe Public 5-1.
GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. Santos Laguna (GP: 5; GD: +7; PTS: 10)
2. Columbus Crew (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 9)
3. CSD Municipal (GP: 5; GD: +1; PTS: 8)
4. Joe Public# (GP: 5; GD: -11; PTS: 1)
#Eliminated from tournament
Group C:
At Seattle:
Michael Fucito scored both goals (20', 68') as the Seattle Sounders hurt CD Marathon's advancement chances by knocking off the visiting Honduran club 2-0.
GROUP C STANDINGS:
1. Monterrey** (GP: 5; GD: +6; PTS: 13)
2. Deportivo Saprissa (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
3. CD Marathon (GP: 5; GD: -5; PTS: 6)
4. Seattle Sounders FC# (GP: 5; GD: -4; PTS: 3)
**Won Group C and clinched a berth in the quarterfinal round
#Eliminated from tournament
Group D:
At Bayamon, Puerto, Rico:
Second-half goals from David Foley (53') and David Horst (69', 90') enabled the Puerto Rico Islanders to erase a two-goal halftime deficit and knock off visiting Toluca 3-2, carrying the USSF D-2 Pro League club to take over the top spot in Group D.
UCL Group D: Rubin Kazan Hold Barca To Draw; Lions Top Panathinaikos To Climb Atop Group D
Two games were played on Wednesday in Group D of the UEFA Champions League.
At Kazan, Russia:
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Rubin Kazan gained a 1-1 home draw with Barcelona, with both goals resulting from successful penalty kicks. Christian Noboa (pictured here celebrating) made his for the Tatars at 30 minutes, but David Villa made his for Barca at 60 minutes to gain a share of the points for the guests.
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At Athens, Greece:
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N'Doye Dame (28', that's him saluting the crowd after scoring) and Martin Vingaard (37') provided the goalpower to carry FC Copenhagen to a 2-0 road win over Panathinaikos, allowing the visiting Danish club to climb up to sole possession of first place in Group D.
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GROUP D STANDINGS:
1. FC Copenhagen (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
2. Barcelona (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 4)
3. Rubin Kazan (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
4. Panathinaikos (GP: 2; GD: -6; PTS: 0)
At Kazan, Russia:
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Rubin Kazan gained a 1-1 home draw with Barcelona, with both goals resulting from successful penalty kicks. Christian Noboa (pictured here celebrating) made his for the Tatars at 30 minutes, but David Villa made his for Barca at 60 minutes to gain a share of the points for the guests.
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At Athens, Greece:
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N'Doye Dame (28', that's him saluting the crowd after scoring) and Martin Vingaard (37') provided the goalpower to carry FC Copenhagen to a 2-0 road win over Panathinaikos, allowing the visiting Danish club to climb up to sole possession of first place in Group D.
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GROUP D STANDINGS:
1. FC Copenhagen (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
2. Barcelona (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 4)
3. Rubin Kazan (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
4. Panathinaikos (GP: 2; GD: -6; PTS: 0)
UCL Group C: 1-0 Wins For Red Devils and 'Gers
Two games were played in Group C on Wednesday as Match Day #2 in the UEFA Champions League came to a close.
At Glasgow, Scotland:
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Steven Naismith scored the only goal of the match at 18 minutes (that's him celebrating) as Rangers defeated visiting Bursaspor 1-0.
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At Valencia, Spain:
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Javier Hernandez (that's him celebrating) provided Manchester United with their first goal of the competition in the 85th minutes as the Red Devils knocked off Valencia 1-0 on the road.
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GROUP C STANDINGS:
1. Manchester United (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
Rangers (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
3. Valencia (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
4. Bursaspor (GP: 2; GD: -5; PTS: 0)
At Glasgow, Scotland:
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Steven Naismith scored the only goal of the match at 18 minutes (that's him celebrating) as Rangers defeated visiting Bursaspor 1-0.
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At Valencia, Spain:
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Javier Hernandez (that's him celebrating) provided Manchester United with their first goal of the competition in the 85th minutes as the Red Devils knocked off Valencia 1-0 on the road.
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GROUP C STANDINGS:
1. Manchester United (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
Rangers (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
3. Valencia (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
4. Bursaspor (GP: 2; GD: -5; PTS: 0)
UCL Group B: Road Win For Lyon; Home Win For Schalke
Two games were played in Group B in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.
At Tel Aviv, Israel:
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Michel Bastos scored twice (PK-7', 36', that's him celebrating after his first tally) as Lyon took care of business 3-1 on the road over Hapoel Tel Aviv.
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At Gelsenkirchen, Germany:
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As they continue their recovery from their awful domestic start, Schalke 04, thanks to goals from Jefferson Farfan (73', that's him mobbed by teammates) and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (85'), defeated visiting Benfica 2-0.
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GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. Lyon (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
2. Schalke 04 (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. SL Benfica (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Hapoel Tel Aviv (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
At Tel Aviv, Israel:
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Michel Bastos scored twice (PK-7', 36', that's him celebrating after his first tally) as Lyon took care of business 3-1 on the road over Hapoel Tel Aviv.
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At Gelsenkirchen, Germany:
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As they continue their recovery from their awful domestic start, Schalke 04, thanks to goals from Jefferson Farfan (73', that's him mobbed by teammates) and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (85'), defeated visiting Benfica 2-0.
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GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. Lyon (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
2. Schalke 04 (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. SL Benfica (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Hapoel Tel Aviv (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
UCL Group A: Blowout Wins For Inter, Spurs
Match Day #4 in UEFA Champions League group stage play concluded with eight games played on Wednesday, including two played in Group A.
At Milan, Italy:
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Samuel Eto'o's hat trick (21', 27', 81') proved more than enough as Inter Milan blasted visiting Werder Bremen 4-0. Here's Slammin' Sam slipping one past Werder goalkeeper Tim Wiese.
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At London:
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Roman Pavlyuchenko scored twice on penalty kicks (50', 64') and Rafael Van der Vaart added another goal (46', pictured here) as Tottenham Hotspur blow open a contest that had been scoreless at halftime and mauled visiting FC Twente 4-1.
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GROUP A STANDINGS:
1. Inter Milan (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 4)
2. Tottenham Hotspur (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 4)
3. FC Twente (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 1)
4. Werder Bremen (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 1)
At Milan, Italy:
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Samuel Eto'o's hat trick (21', 27', 81') proved more than enough as Inter Milan blasted visiting Werder Bremen 4-0. Here's Slammin' Sam slipping one past Werder goalkeeper Tim Wiese.
Associated Press photo
At London:
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Roman Pavlyuchenko scored twice on penalty kicks (50', 64') and Rafael Van der Vaart added another goal (46', pictured here) as Tottenham Hotspur blow open a contest that had been scoreless at halftime and mauled visiting FC Twente 4-1.
PA Photo
GROUP A STANDINGS:
1. Inter Milan (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 4)
2. Tottenham Hotspur (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 4)
3. FC Twente (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 1)
4. Werder Bremen (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 1)
A Jolly Good Win For Dons
At Kingston upon Thames, England:
Fraser Franks scored twice (69', 90') as AFC Wimbledon broke open what had been a scoreless stalemate through the first sixty minutes and punched out visiting Cambridge United 3-0 in Wednesday play in the English Blue Square Premier Conference.
Fraser Franks scored twice (69', 90') as AFC Wimbledon broke open what had been a scoreless stalemate through the first sixty minutes and punched out visiting Cambridge United 3-0 in Wednesday play in the English Blue Square Premier Conference.
Sydney FC: Will They Ever Win Another Game?
At Sydney, Australia:
In a battle of the bottom two teams in the A-League, the North Queensland Fury, thanks David Williams' equalizer at 77 minutes, gained a 1-1 road deadlock with cellar-dwelling Sydney FC. The hosts' goal came at 38 minutes from Shannon Cole. This Wednesday match was played in front of a club-record worst 6,978 fans at rain-soaked Sydney Football Stadium.
In a battle of the bottom two teams in the A-League, the North Queensland Fury, thanks David Williams' equalizer at 77 minutes, gained a 1-1 road deadlock with cellar-dwelling Sydney FC. The hosts' goal came at 38 minutes from Shannon Cole. This Wednesday match was played in front of a club-record worst 6,978 fans at rain-soaked Sydney Football Stadium.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
CONCACAF CL: RSL, Cruz Azul, And Monterrey Clinch Berths In Quarterfinals; TFC, Arabe Unido, and Sounders Eliminated
Three games were played on Tuesday as Match Day #5 in CONCACAF Champions League group stage play commenced.
Group A:
At Toronto:
Javier Morales scored the equalizer at 67 minutes as Real Salt Lake clinched a berth in the quarterfinal round with a 1-1 road draw with Toronto FC, eliminating the Reds from the tournament in the process.
At Mexico City:
Emanuel Villa's goal in the 1st minute, along with a successful penalty kick from Adrian Cortes at 48 minutes carried Cruz Azul to a 2-0 home win over Arabe Unido, clinching a berth in the quarterfinal round while eliminating the visiting Panamanian club in the process.
GROUP A STANDINGS:
1. Cruz Azul* (GP: 5; GD: +8; PTS: 10)
2. Real Salt Lake* (GP: 5; GD: +4; PTS: 10)
3. Toronto FC# (GP: 5; GD: -3; PTS: 5)
4. Arabe Unido# (GP: 5; GD: -9; PTS: 3)
*Clinched berths in quarterfinal round.
#Eliminated from tournament.
Group C:
Visiting Monterrey and Deportivo Saprissa played to a 2-2 draw, clinching a berth in the quarterfinals for the visiting Striped Gang , putting the hosts in temporary possession of second place in Group C, and eliminating the Seattle Sounders from the tournament. Luis Rodriguez Alanis (5') and Abraham Dario Carreno (31') each tallied once for Monterrey while the hosts got goals from Severo Meza (OG-16') and Jose Mena (65').
NOTE: The draw assured Monterrey of finishing atop the Group C standings.
Group A:
At Toronto:
Javier Morales scored the equalizer at 67 minutes as Real Salt Lake clinched a berth in the quarterfinal round with a 1-1 road draw with Toronto FC, eliminating the Reds from the tournament in the process.
At Mexico City:
Emanuel Villa's goal in the 1st minute, along with a successful penalty kick from Adrian Cortes at 48 minutes carried Cruz Azul to a 2-0 home win over Arabe Unido, clinching a berth in the quarterfinal round while eliminating the visiting Panamanian club in the process.
GROUP A STANDINGS:
1. Cruz Azul* (GP: 5; GD: +8; PTS: 10)
2. Real Salt Lake* (GP: 5; GD: +4; PTS: 10)
3. Toronto FC# (GP: 5; GD: -3; PTS: 5)
4. Arabe Unido# (GP: 5; GD: -9; PTS: 3)
*Clinched berths in quarterfinal round.
#Eliminated from tournament.
Group C:
Visiting Monterrey and Deportivo Saprissa played to a 2-2 draw, clinching a berth in the quarterfinals for the visiting Striped Gang , putting the hosts in temporary possession of second place in Group C, and eliminating the Seattle Sounders from the tournament. Luis Rodriguez Alanis (5') and Abraham Dario Carreno (31') each tallied once for Monterrey while the hosts got goals from Severo Meza (OG-16') and Jose Mena (65').
NOTE: The draw assured Monterrey of finishing atop the Group C standings.
Stanley Blow Two-Goal Advantage And Settle For Road Draw
At Stockport, England:
Thanks to goals from Tom Fisher (78') and George Donnelly (84'), Stockport County erased a two-goal deficit to gain a 2-2 home draw with Accrington Stanley in Tuesday English League Two action. The visitors' tallied came from Andrew Proctor (40') and Terry Gornell (76').
Thanks to goals from Tom Fisher (78') and George Donnelly (84'), Stockport County erased a two-goal deficit to gain a 2-2 home draw with Accrington Stanley in Tuesday English League Two action. The visitors' tallied came from Andrew Proctor (40') and Terry Gornell (76').
Adam Virgo Penalty Kick Gains Home Draw For Yeovil Against Saints
At Yeovil, England:
Adam Virgo's successful penalty kick (65') enabled Yeovil Town to gain a 1-1 home draw with Southampton in English League One action on Tuesday. Guilherme Do Prado provided the Saints' goal at 56 minutes.
Adam Virgo's successful penalty kick (65') enabled Yeovil Town to gain a 1-1 home draw with Southampton in English League One action on Tuesday. Guilherme Do Prado provided the Saints' goal at 56 minutes.
Blades Hold Hosts Forest To 1-1 Deadlock
At West Bridgford, England:
Paul McKenna's goal at 69 minutes enabled Nottingham Forest to salvage a 1-1 home draw with Sheffield United in Tuesday English League Championship action. Richard Cresswell scored at 6 minutes for the visiting Blades.
Paul McKenna's goal at 69 minutes enabled Nottingham Forest to salvage a 1-1 home draw with Sheffield United in Tuesday English League Championship action. Richard Cresswell scored at 6 minutes for the visiting Blades.
UCL Group H: Road Wins For Shakhtar and Gunners
Two games were played in Group H as UEFA Champions League group stage action resumed on Tuesday.
At Braga, Portugal:
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Luiz Adriano scored twice (56', 72', that's him mobbed by teammates after his first goal) as Shakhtar Donetsk broke open what had been a scoreless stalemate at halftime and overran hosts SC Braga 3-0.
Associated Press photo.
At Belgrade, Serbia:
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Andrei Arshavin (15'), Marouane Chamakh (71'), and Sebastien Squillaci (82', pictured here) each tallied once as Arsenal defeated Partizan Belgrade 3-1 on the road.
Getty Images photo.
GROUP H STANDINGS:
1. Arsenal (GP: 2; GD: +8; PTS: 6)
2. Shakhtar Donetsk (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
3. Partizan Belgrade (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
4. SC Braga (GP: 2; GD: -9; PTS: 0)
At Braga, Portugal:
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Luiz Adriano scored twice (56', 72', that's him mobbed by teammates after his first goal) as Shakhtar Donetsk broke open what had been a scoreless stalemate at halftime and overran hosts SC Braga 3-0.
Associated Press photo.
At Belgrade, Serbia:
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Andrei Arshavin (15'), Marouane Chamakh (71'), and Sebastien Squillaci (82', pictured here) each tallied once as Arsenal defeated Partizan Belgrade 3-1 on the road.
Getty Images photo.
GROUP H STANDINGS:
1. Arsenal (GP: 2; GD: +8; PTS: 6)
2. Shakhtar Donetsk (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
3. Partizan Belgrade (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
4. SC Braga (GP: 2; GD: -9; PTS: 0)
UCL Group G: Late Goal Wins It For Galacticos; Ajax and Rossoneri Draw In Amsterdam
Two games were played on Tuesday as action in Group G in the UEFA Champions League resumed.
At Auxerre, France:
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Angel Di Maria (that's him celebrating with teammate Gonzalo Higuain) scored the only goal of the match at 81 minutes as Real Madrid pulled out a 1-0 road win over AJ Auxerre.
Associated Press photo.
At Amsterdam, Netherlands:
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic equalized at 37 minutes(that's him celebrating afterward), enabling AC Milan to gain a 1-1 road draw with Ajax Amsterdam. Mounir El Hamdaoui scored for the hosts 23 minutes.
Getty Images photo.
GROUP G STANDINGS:
1. Real Madrid (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
2. AC Milan (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
3. Ajax Amsterdam (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 1)
4. AJ Auxerre (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
At Auxerre, France:
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Angel Di Maria (that's him celebrating with teammate Gonzalo Higuain) scored the only goal of the match at 81 minutes as Real Madrid pulled out a 1-0 road win over AJ Auxerre.
Associated Press photo.
At Amsterdam, Netherlands:
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic equalized at 37 minutes(that's him celebrating afterward), enabling AC Milan to gain a 1-1 road draw with Ajax Amsterdam. Mounir El Hamdaoui scored for the hosts 23 minutes.
Getty Images photo.
GROUP G STANDINGS:
1. Real Madrid (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
2. AC Milan (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
3. Ajax Amsterdam (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 1)
4. AJ Auxerre (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
UCL Group F: Shutout Home Wins For Spartak and Chelsea
Action in Group F in UEFA Champions League play continued with two Tuesday contests.
At Moscow:
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Ari scored twice (34', 61', that's him celebrating with teammates following his second tally) as Spartak Moscow beat up visiting MSK Zilina 3-0.
At London:
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John Terry (7') and Nicolas Anelka (PK-28', pictured here) each scored a goal as Chelsea blanked visiting Marseille 2-0.
Getty Images photos.
GROUP F STANDINGS:
1. Chelsea (GP: 2; GD: +5; PTS: 6)
2. Spartak Moscow (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
3. Marseille (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
4. MSK Zilina (GP: 2; GD: -6; PTS; 0)
At Moscow:
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Ari scored twice (34', 61', that's him celebrating with teammates following his second tally) as Spartak Moscow beat up visiting MSK Zilina 3-0.
At London:
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John Terry (7') and Nicolas Anelka (PK-28', pictured here) each scored a goal as Chelsea blanked visiting Marseille 2-0.
Getty Images photos.
GROUP F STANDINGS:
1. Chelsea (GP: 2; GD: +5; PTS: 6)
2. Spartak Moscow (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
3. Marseille (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
4. MSK Zilina (GP: 2; GD: -6; PTS; 0)
UCL Group E: Roma and Bayern Pick Up Wins
Match Day #2 of UEFA Champions League group stage play commenced on Tuesday with eight games, two of which were played in Group E.
At Basel, Switzerland:
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Bastian Schweinsteiger scored twice in the second half (PK-56', 89', that's him celebrating after scoring that last goal) as Bayern Munich, coming off a home weekend Bundesliga defeat at the hands of Mainz, bounced back with a come-from-behind 2-1 win on the road over FC Basel.
At Rome:
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Philippe Mexes (69', that's him celebrating) and Marco Borriello (71') provided the scoring as AS Roma held off visiting CFR Cluj 2-1.
Getty Images photos.
GROUP E STANDINGS:
1. Bayern Munich (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
2. AS Roma (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
3. CFR Cluj (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. FC Basel (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
NOTE: AS Roma has the first tiebreaker on CFR Cluj, having amassed three points to nil after their win on Tuesday over the Romanian club.
At Basel, Switzerland:
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Bastian Schweinsteiger scored twice in the second half (PK-56', 89', that's him celebrating after scoring that last goal) as Bayern Munich, coming off a home weekend Bundesliga defeat at the hands of Mainz, bounced back with a come-from-behind 2-1 win on the road over FC Basel.
At Rome:
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Philippe Mexes (69', that's him celebrating) and Marco Borriello (71') provided the scoring as AS Roma held off visiting CFR Cluj 2-1.
Getty Images photos.
GROUP E STANDINGS:
1. Bayern Munich (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
2. AS Roma (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
3. CFR Cluj (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. FC Basel (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
NOTE: AS Roma has the first tiebreaker on CFR Cluj, having amassed three points to nil after their win on Tuesday over the Romanian club.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Goose Eggs In Belfast Derby
At Belfast, Northern Ireland:
The local Belfast Derby between hosts Glentoran and Linfield ended up in a 0-0 stalemate in the lone Monday contest in the IFA Premiership.
The local Belfast Derby between hosts Glentoran and Linfield ended up in a 0-0 stalemate in the lone Monday contest in the IFA Premiership.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Christine Sinclair and Marta Help Lead FC Gold Pride To WPS Crown
At Hayward, California:
Christine Sinclair scored twice, Marta added a goal and had two assists, and Kandace Wilson also notched a tally as FC Gold Pride delivered a 4-0 frontier-styled fist beating to the Philadelphia Independence to win the Women's Professional Soccer championship game played on Sunday.
Christine Sinclair scored twice, Marta added a goal and had two assists, and Kandace Wilson also notched a tally as FC Gold Pride delivered a 4-0 frontier-styled fist beating to the Philadelphia Independence to win the Women's Professional Soccer championship game played on Sunday.
Own Goal Drops Points At Home For Tigres
At San Nicolas, Mexico:
Juninho's own goal at 70 minutes allowed Chivas de Guadalajara to gain a 1-1 road draw with Tigres in Sunday action in the Mexican Premiera Division. That tally canceled out teammate Francisco Javier Acuna Victor's goal, which was scored just before halftime (45').
Juninho's own goal at 70 minutes allowed Chivas de Guadalajara to gain a 1-1 road draw with Tigres in Sunday action in the Mexican Premiera Division. That tally canceled out teammate Francisco Javier Acuna Victor's goal, which was scored just before halftime (45').
Tail-Whuppin' Win For Anderlecht
At Brussels, Belgium:
With Mbark Boussoufa (17'), Guillaume Gillet (70'), Matias Suarez (74'), Olivier Deschacht (79'), and Jonathan Legear (90') each delivering a goal, RSC Anderlecht demolished visiting KV Mechelen 5-0 in Sunday Jupiler League action.
With Mbark Boussoufa (17'), Guillaume Gillet (70'), Matias Suarez (74'), Olivier Deschacht (79'), and Jonathan Legear (90') each delivering a goal, RSC Anderlecht demolished visiting KV Mechelen 5-0 in Sunday Jupiler League action.
Lions Held To Home Draw
Parakeets Hold Off 10-Man Osasuna
At Barcelona, Spain:
Espanyol, with Alvaro Vasquez scoring the game's lone goal at 25 minutes, defeated 10-man visiting Osasuna 1-0 in Sunday Spanish Premiera Division action, as the Parakeets maintained their perfect league record at home.
Espanyol, with Alvaro Vasquez scoring the game's lone goal at 25 minutes, defeated 10-man visiting Osasuna 1-0 in Sunday Spanish Premiera Division action, as the Parakeets maintained their perfect league record at home.
No Kiddin' Around For Kidderminster As Harriers Blank Dons At Home
At Kidderminster, England:
Goals from Chris McPhee (44') and Marc Williams (83') were enough as Kidderminster Harriers defeated visiting AFC Wimbledon 2-0 in Sunday English Blue Square Premier Conference action.
Goals from Chris McPhee (44') and Marc Williams (83') were enough as Kidderminster Harriers defeated visiting AFC Wimbledon 2-0 in Sunday English Blue Square Premier Conference action.
Villans Become Villains To Wolves In Midlands Derby
At Wolverhampton, England:
Stewart Downing (25') and Emile Heskey (88') provided the scoring that carried Aston Villa to a 2-1 Midlands derby road win over Wolverhampton in Sunday English Premier League action.
Stewart Downing (25') and Emile Heskey (88') provided the scoring that carried Aston Villa to a 2-1 Midlands derby road win over Wolverhampton in Sunday English Premier League action.
'Gers Erase Two-Goal Deficit To Top Aberdeen On Road
At Aberdeen, Scotland:
Kenny Miller scored twice (PK-34', 52') and Nikica Jelavic notched the game winner (67') as Rangers came back from a two-goal deficit to top Aberdeen 3-2 on the road in Sunday Scottish Premier League play.
Kenny Miller scored twice (PK-34', 52') and Nikica Jelavic notched the game winner (67') as Rangers came back from a two-goal deficit to top Aberdeen 3-2 on the road in Sunday Scottish Premier League play.
At Least They Didn't Lose
At Sydney, Australia:
Bruce Djite's equalizer (45') enabled Gold Coast United to gain a 1-1 draw on the road with Sydney FC in Sunday action in the Hyundai A-League. The still-winless defending champions got their goal at 20 minutes from Bruno Cazarine. The game was played before a sparse crowd of 9,977 fans at Sydney Football Stadium.
Bruce Djite's equalizer (45') enabled Gold Coast United to gain a 1-1 draw on the road with Sydney FC in Sunday action in the Hyundai A-League. The still-winless defending champions got their goal at 20 minutes from Bruno Cazarine. The game was played before a sparse crowd of 9,977 fans at Sydney Football Stadium.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
MLS: Crew Erase Two-Goal Deficit To Tie Revs; Philly, Sounders, Quakes, Dynamo, Hoops All Win
Seven games populated the Saturday Major League Soccer schedule.
At Chester, Pennsylvania:
Alejandro Moreno (25'), Fred (45'), and Sebastien Le Toux (69') each scored once as the Philadelphia Union smothered visiting Chivas USA 3-0.
At Toronto:
Chris Wondolowski's hat trick (PK-2', 53', 67') made the difference as the San Jose Earthquakes held off hosts Toronto FC 3-2.
At Washington:
Geoff Cameron (69') and Dominic Oduro (90') each scored a goal as the Houston Dynamo came from behind and defeated already-eliminated DC United 3-1 on the road.
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Guillermo Barros Schelotto's penalty kick at 77 minutes, coupled with Cory Gibbs' own goal (61') to carry the Columbus Crew from a two-goal deficit and gain a 2-2 road draw with the New England Revolution. Pat Phelan (1') and Shalrie Joseph (PK-55') scored for the Revs.
At Bridgeview, Illinois:
Blaise Nfuko scored the only goal of the match in the 88th minute as the Seattle Sounders defeated the sinking Chicago Fire on the road 1-0.
At Kansas City, Kansas:
Marvin Chavez (5'), Milton Rodriguez (12'), and Jeff Cunningham (81') each tallied once as FC Dallas stretched their unbeaten streak to 17 games with a 3-1 road win at the expense of the Kansas City Wizards.
At Sandy, Utah:
Neal Borchers' stoppage time equalizer (90'+3) enabled Real Salt Lake to salvage a 1-1 home draw with the Colorado Rapids, whose goal came from Conor Casey at 36 minutes.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Columbus (GP: 26; GD: +6; PTS: 45)
2. New York (GP: 26; GD: +7; PTS: 44)
3. Kansas City (GP: 25; GD: -1; PTS: 33)
4. Toronto FC (GP: 26; GD: -5; PTS: 31)
5. Philadelphia (GP: 25; GD: -9; PTS: 27)
6. Chicago (GP: 24; GD: -4; PTS: 26)
7. New England (GP: 26; GD: -17; PTS: 26)
8. DC United# (GP: 26; GD: 24; PTS: 18)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Los Angeles* (GP: 26; GD: +17; PTS: 50)
2. Real Salt Lake (GP: 26; GD: +22; PTS: 48)
3. FC Dallas (GP: 26; GD: +14; PTS: 46)
4. San Jose (GP: 24; GD: +3; PTS: 39)
5. Seattle (GP: 26; GD: +2; PTS: 39)
6. Colorado (GP: 25; GD: +8; PTS: 38)
7. Houston (GP: 26; GD: -10; PTS: 26)
8. Chivas USA (GP: 25; GD: -9; PTS: 25)
*Clinched playoff berth
#Eliminated from playoff contention
At Chester, Pennsylvania:
Alejandro Moreno (25'), Fred (45'), and Sebastien Le Toux (69') each scored once as the Philadelphia Union smothered visiting Chivas USA 3-0.
At Toronto:
Chris Wondolowski's hat trick (PK-2', 53', 67') made the difference as the San Jose Earthquakes held off hosts Toronto FC 3-2.
At Washington:
Geoff Cameron (69') and Dominic Oduro (90') each scored a goal as the Houston Dynamo came from behind and defeated already-eliminated DC United 3-1 on the road.
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Guillermo Barros Schelotto's penalty kick at 77 minutes, coupled with Cory Gibbs' own goal (61') to carry the Columbus Crew from a two-goal deficit and gain a 2-2 road draw with the New England Revolution. Pat Phelan (1') and Shalrie Joseph (PK-55') scored for the Revs.
At Bridgeview, Illinois:
Blaise Nfuko scored the only goal of the match in the 88th minute as the Seattle Sounders defeated the sinking Chicago Fire on the road 1-0.
At Kansas City, Kansas:
Marvin Chavez (5'), Milton Rodriguez (12'), and Jeff Cunningham (81') each tallied once as FC Dallas stretched their unbeaten streak to 17 games with a 3-1 road win at the expense of the Kansas City Wizards.
At Sandy, Utah:
Neal Borchers' stoppage time equalizer (90'+3) enabled Real Salt Lake to salvage a 1-1 home draw with the Colorado Rapids, whose goal came from Conor Casey at 36 minutes.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Columbus (GP: 26; GD: +6; PTS: 45)
2. New York (GP: 26; GD: +7; PTS: 44)
3. Kansas City (GP: 25; GD: -1; PTS: 33)
4. Toronto FC (GP: 26; GD: -5; PTS: 31)
5. Philadelphia (GP: 25; GD: -9; PTS: 27)
6. Chicago (GP: 24; GD: -4; PTS: 26)
7. New England (GP: 26; GD: -17; PTS: 26)
8. DC United# (GP: 26; GD: 24; PTS: 18)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Los Angeles* (GP: 26; GD: +17; PTS: 50)
2. Real Salt Lake (GP: 26; GD: +22; PTS: 48)
3. FC Dallas (GP: 26; GD: +14; PTS: 46)
4. San Jose (GP: 24; GD: +3; PTS: 39)
5. Seattle (GP: 26; GD: +2; PTS: 39)
6. Colorado (GP: 25; GD: +8; PTS: 38)
7. Houston (GP: 26; GD: -10; PTS: 26)
8. Chivas USA (GP: 25; GD: -9; PTS: 25)
*Clinched playoff berth
#Eliminated from playoff contention
Boca Fall To Estudiantes
At Quilmes, Argentina:
Marcos Alberto Rojo provided the game's only goal (1') as Estudiantes La Plata defeated visiting Boca Juniors 1-0 in Saturday action in Argentina's Premiera Division.
Marcos Alberto Rojo provided the game's only goal (1') as Estudiantes La Plata defeated visiting Boca Juniors 1-0 in Saturday action in Argentina's Premiera Division.
Six Differnet Players Net A Goal Apiece As Saints Bomb Steelmen
At Oswestry, England:
Six different players----Richie Partridge (41'), Danny Holmes (45'), Craig Jones (52'), Scott Ruscoe (PK-55'), Matty Williams (78'), and Barry Hogan (90')----each tallied once as The New Saints spotted visiting Port Talbot Town an early 1-0 lead then demolished the Steelmen 6-1 Saturday in action from the Welsh Premier League.
Six different players----Richie Partridge (41'), Danny Holmes (45'), Craig Jones (52'), Scott Ruscoe (PK-55'), Matty Williams (78'), and Barry Hogan (90')----each tallied once as The New Saints spotted visiting Port Talbot Town an early 1-0 lead then demolished the Steelmen 6-1 Saturday in action from the Welsh Premier League.
Ajax and Twente Battle To 2-2 Draw
At Enschede, Netherlands:
Theo Janssen scored twice as FC Twente battled visiting Ajax Amsterdam to a 2-2 stalemate. Mounir El Hamdaoui (15') and Eyong Enoh (68') each scored once for the visitors.
Theo Janssen scored twice as FC Twente battled visiting Ajax Amsterdam to a 2-2 stalemate. Mounir El Hamdaoui (15') and Eyong Enoh (68') each scored once for the visitors.
Lorient Hand Monaco Their First Defeat
At Lorient, France:
Lynel Kitambala provided the winning goal at 89 minutes as FC Lorient handed AS Monaco their first Ligue 1 defeat of the season, 2-1 at home on Saturday.
Lynel Kitambala provided the winning goal at 89 minutes as FC Lorient handed AS Monaco their first Ligue 1 defeat of the season, 2-1 at home on Saturday.
Is Mainz For Real? Visitors Shock Bayern In Munich
At Munich, Germany:
Sami Allagui (15') and Adam Szalai (77') provided the goalpower that lifted surprising Mainz to a 2-1 road win over Bayern Munich in Saturday play in the German Bundesliga. The league-leading O-Fives are one win away from tying the record for most wins to start the season in the top flight of German soccer.
Sami Allagui (15') and Adam Szalai (77') provided the goalpower that lifted surprising Mainz to a 2-1 road win over Bayern Munich in Saturday play in the German Bundesliga. The league-leading O-Fives are one win away from tying the record for most wins to start the season in the top flight of German soccer.
Zlatan Delivers All The Points For Rossoneri
At Milan, Italy:
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored at 49 minutes to carry AC Milan to a 1-0 home win over Genoa in Saturday Serie A Action.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored at 49 minutes to carry AC Milan to a 1-0 home win over Genoa in Saturday Serie A Action.
Bhoys Hold Off Hibs
At Glasgow, Scotland:
In Saturday action from the Scottish Premier League, Celtic, thanks to goals from Scott Brown (5') and Glenn Loovens (51'), held off visiting Hibernian 2-1.
In Saturday action from the Scottish Premier League, Celtic, thanks to goals from Scott Brown (5') and Glenn Loovens (51'), held off visiting Hibernian 2-1.
Valiants Blank Stanley To Move To Top Of League Two Table
At Burslem, England:
Marc Richards (31') and Louis Dodds (81') each tallied once as Port Vale blanked visiting Accrington Stanley 2-0 in Saturday action in League Two action, enabling the Valiants to take over first place in the fourth level of English soccer.
Marc Richards (31') and Louis Dodds (81') each tallied once as Port Vale blanked visiting Accrington Stanley 2-0 in Saturday action in League Two action, enabling the Valiants to take over first place in the fourth level of English soccer.
Saints Blank Owls In First Win For New Manager
At Sheffield, England:
Lee Bernard scored at the only goal of the match (61') as Southampton gave manager Nigel Adkins his first win, 1-0 on the road over Sheffield Wednesday Saturday in English League One action.
Lee Bernard scored at the only goal of the match (61') as Southampton gave manager Nigel Adkins his first win, 1-0 on the road over Sheffield Wednesday Saturday in English League One action.
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