At Leiria, Portugal:
Jaime Valdes scored twice (14', 41') as Sporting defeated Uniao De Leiria 2-1 on the road in Sunday Portuguese Liga action.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
MLS Cup Playoffs: Edson Buddle Goal Gives Galaxy Advantage After Series Opener
At Seattle:
Edson Buddle scored the only goal of the match in the 38th minute as the Los Angeles Galaxy took the opening contest of their two-game Western Conference semifinal series with the Seattle Sounders 1-0 on the road on Sunday as the opening weekend of the Major League Soccer playoffs came to a conclusion.
Edson Buddle scored the only goal of the match in the 38th minute as the Los Angeles Galaxy took the opening contest of their two-game Western Conference semifinal series with the Seattle Sounders 1-0 on the road on Sunday as the opening weekend of the Major League Soccer playoffs came to a conclusion.
CAF Champions League: Champs Deliver Home Whuppin' To Esperance ST In Series Opener
At Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo:
Kasongo Ngandu (19', 75') and Given Singuluma (55', 59') each scored twice as defending champions TP Mazembe annihilated visiting Esperance ST 5-0 on Sunday in the opening match of the two-game CAF Champions League final. The second and final game of the series is set to be played in Rades, Tunisia on Saturday, November 13.
Kasongo Ngandu (19', 75') and Given Singuluma (55', 59') each scored twice as defending champions TP Mazembe annihilated visiting Esperance ST 5-0 on Sunday in the opening match of the two-game CAF Champions League final. The second and final game of the series is set to be played in Rades, Tunisia on Saturday, November 13.
Visiting Eagles Wound Up Neath TNS
At Oswestry, England:
Matty Williams (8'), Alex Darlington (73'), and Richie Partridge (86') each delivered a goal as The New Saints took care of matters against visiting Neath 3-1 in Sunday Welsh Premier League action.
Matty Williams (8'), Alex Darlington (73'), and Richie Partridge (86') each delivered a goal as The New Saints took care of matters against visiting Neath 3-1 in Sunday Welsh Premier League action.
Road Win For Anderlecht
At Genk, Belgium:
Sacha Kljestan (9'), Romelu Lukaku (53') each provided a goal as RSC Anderlecht defeated KRC Genk 2-1 on the road in Sunday action in the Belgian Juliper League.
Sacha Kljestan (9'), Romelu Lukaku (53') each provided a goal as RSC Anderlecht defeated KRC Genk 2-1 on the road in Sunday action in the Belgian Juliper League.
Parakeets Belted On The Road
At A Coruna, Spain:
Adrian Lopez (28'), Alberto Lopo (76'), and Diego Colotto (87') each scored a goal as Deportivo La Coruna picked up their first win of the Spanish Premiera Division season with a 3-0 home beatdown of Espanyol on Sunday.
Adrian Lopez (28'), Alberto Lopo (76'), and Diego Colotto (87') each scored a goal as Deportivo La Coruna picked up their first win of the Spanish Premiera Division season with a 3-0 home beatdown of Espanyol on Sunday.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Goose Eggs For Tigres and Jaguares
At San Nicolas, Mexico:
The Saturday night contest between visiting Jaguares de Chiapas and Tigres ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
The Saturday night contest between visiting Jaguares de Chiapas and Tigres ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Bianconeri Top Rossoneri In Milan
At Milan, Italy:
Fabio Quagliarella (24') and Alessandro Del Piero (65') that provided the goalpower that carried Juventus to a 2-1 road win over AC Milan in Saturday Serie A action.
Fabio Quagliarella (24') and Alessandro Del Piero (65') that provided the goalpower that carried Juventus to a 2-1 road win over AC Milan in Saturday Serie A action.
MLS Cup Playoffs: Hoops and Red Bulls Take Series Openers
Two more first-round series in the Major League Soccer playoffs opened on Saturday.
At Frisco, Texas:
Jeff Cunningham (43') and Eric Avila (87') each scored a goal as FC Dallas came from behind to defeat Real Salt Lake 2-1 at home in the opening game of a two-game Western Conference semifinal series.
At Santa Clara, California:
Joel Lindpere scored the only goal of the match at 55 minutes as the New York Red Bulls took the opening match of their two-game Eastern Conference semifinal series with the San Jose Earthquakes 1-0 on the road.
At Frisco, Texas:
Jeff Cunningham (43') and Eric Avila (87') each scored a goal as FC Dallas came from behind to defeat Real Salt Lake 2-1 at home in the opening game of a two-game Western Conference semifinal series.
At Santa Clara, California:
Joel Lindpere scored the only goal of the match at 55 minutes as the New York Red Bulls took the opening match of their two-game Eastern Conference semifinal series with the San Jose Earthquakes 1-0 on the road.
Blues Cough Up Two-Goal Lead As Dippers Gain Home Draw
At Ballymena, Northern Ireland:
Mark Surgenor scored twice (72', 80') as Ballymena United came back from a two-goal deficit to gain a 2-2 home draw with Linfield in Saturday IFA Premiership action.
Mark Surgenor scored twice (72', 80') as Ballymena United came back from a two-goal deficit to gain a 2-2 home draw with Linfield in Saturday IFA Premiership action.
Easy Road Win For Ajax
At Almelo, Netherlands:
Ajax Amsterdam, with Mounir El Hamdaoui (16'), Rasmus Lindgren (55'), Andre Ooijer (78'), and Miralem Sulejmani (81') each tallying once, manhandled SC Heracles Almelo 4-1 on the road in Saturday Eredivisie action.
Ajax Amsterdam, with Mounir El Hamdaoui (16'), Rasmus Lindgren (55'), Andre Ooijer (78'), and Miralem Sulejmani (81') each tallying once, manhandled SC Heracles Almelo 4-1 on the road in Saturday Eredivisie action.
Rangers Held At Home By Caley
At Glasgow, Scotland:
Eric Odhiambo's equalizer at 81 minutes enabled Inverness Caledonian Thistle to gain a 1-1 road draw with Rangers in Saturday Scottish Premiership action. Maurice Edu scored at 11 minutes for 'Gers.
Eric Odhiambo's equalizer at 81 minutes enabled Inverness Caledonian Thistle to gain a 1-1 road draw with Rangers in Saturday Scottish Premiership action. Maurice Edu scored at 11 minutes for 'Gers.
Niall McGinn Double Sparks Bhoys
At Perth, Scotland:
Niall McGinn scored twice (2', 89') as Celtic breezed to an easy 3-0 road win over St. Johnstone in Saturday Scottish Premier League action.
Niall McGinn scored twice (2', 89') as Celtic breezed to an easy 3-0 road win over St. Johnstone in Saturday Scottish Premier League action.
Dons Blanked At Home By Quakers
At Kingston upon Thames, England:
Chris Senior (14') and Marc Bridge-Wilkinson (62') provided the scoring as Darlington blanked AFC Wimbledon 2-0 on the road in Saturday play in the English Conference (Blue Square Premier).
Chris Senior (14') and Marc Bridge-Wilkinson (62') provided the scoring as Darlington blanked AFC Wimbledon 2-0 on the road in Saturday play in the English Conference (Blue Square Premier).
Robins Deposit Droppings On Stanley
At Accrington, England:
Jeff Goulding scored twice (18', 74') as Cheltenham Town doubled up hosts Accrington Stanley 4-2 in Saturday English League Two play.
Jeff Goulding scored twice (18', 74') as Cheltenham Town doubled up hosts Accrington Stanley 4-2 in Saturday English League Two play.
Saints Spoil Paul Ince's Debut As Magpies Manager
At Nottingham, England:
Richard Lambert (68'), Lee Barnard (73'), and Adam Lallana (90') each provided a goal as Southampton overcame an early one-goal deficit and overcame hosts Notts County 3-1 in Saturday action in England's League One, spoiling Paul Ince's debut as the Magpies' new manager.
Richard Lambert (68'), Lee Barnard (73'), and Adam Lallana (90') each provided a goal as Southampton overcame an early one-goal deficit and overcame hosts Notts County 3-1 in Saturday action in England's League One, spoiling Paul Ince's debut as the Magpies' new manager.
Revived Pompey Outlast Forest
At Portsmouth, England:
Days after finding new ownership, Portsmouth knocked off visiting Nottingham Forest 2-1 in Saturday English League Championship action. Ibrahima Sonko (18') and Liam Lawrence (62') provided the goalpower for Pompey.
Days after finding new ownership, Portsmouth knocked off visiting Nottingham Forest 2-1 in Saturday English League Championship action. Ibrahima Sonko (18') and Liam Lawrence (62') provided the goalpower for Pompey.
Wolves Come From Behind To Shock Citizens
At Wolverhampton, England:
Goals from Nenad Milijas (30') and David Edwards (57') enabled Wolverhampton to come from behind and upset visiting Manchester City in Saturday English Premier League action.
Goals from Nenad Milijas (30') and David Edwards (57') enabled Wolverhampton to come from behind and upset visiting Manchester City in Saturday English Premier League action.
Sydney FC Salvage A Home Point Against Brisbane
At Sydney, Australia:
Alex Brosque's first-half equalizer enabled Sydney FC to salvage a 1-1 home draw with the Brisbane Roar in Saturday A-League action. Luke Devere scored at 8 minutes for the visiting club from Queensland.
Alex Brosque's first-half equalizer enabled Sydney FC to salvage a 1-1 home draw with the Brisbane Roar in Saturday A-League action. Luke Devere scored at 8 minutes for the visiting club from Queensland.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Goats Can Coach
This happened on Wednesday, four days after receiving the dreaded vote of confidence from the front office. The Goats missed the playoffs in Major League Soccer for the first time since that awful inaugural season of 2005.
Bayern Double Up Freiburg
At Munich, Germany:
In the lone Friday German Bundesliga contest, Martin Demichelis (39'), Mario Gomez (61'), Anatoliy Tymoschuk (72'), and Toni Kroos (80') each scored once as Bayern Munich doubled up visiting SC Freiburg 4-2.
In the lone Friday German Bundesliga contest, Martin Demichelis (39'), Mario Gomez (61'), Anatoliy Tymoschuk (72'), and Toni Kroos (80') each scored once as Bayern Munich doubled up visiting SC Freiburg 4-2.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
2010 MLS Cup Playoffs: Pablo's Goal Gives Rapids Series Opener
At Commerce City, Colorado:
Pablo Mastroeni scored the only goal of the match in the 24th minute as the Colorado Rapids defeated the visiting Columbus Crew 1-0 Thursday night in the opening match of a two-game Eastern Conference semifinal series as the Major League Soccer playoffs got under way. The series will conclude in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday.
Pablo Mastroeni scored the only goal of the match in the 24th minute as the Colorado Rapids defeated the visiting Columbus Crew 1-0 Thursday night in the opening match of a two-game Eastern Conference semifinal series as the Major League Soccer playoffs got under way. The series will conclude in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
3-1 Home Win For Ajax
At Amsterdam, Netherlands:
Mounir El Hamdaoui scored twice (11', 48') as Ajax Amsterdam defeated visiting SC Heerenveen 3-1 in Wednesday Dutch Eredivisie action.
Mounir El Hamdaoui scored twice (11', 48') as Ajax Amsterdam defeated visiting SC Heerenveen 3-1 in Wednesday Dutch Eredivisie action.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Comeback Win For Tigres
At Pachuca, Mexico:
Second-half goals from Francisco Javier Acuna Victor (62'), Lucas Lobos (PK-76'), and Damian Alvarez (79') enabled Tigres to come back from a two goal deficit to defeat Pachuca 3-2 on the road in Tuesday Mexican Premiera Division action.
Second-half goals from Francisco Javier Acuna Victor (62'), Lucas Lobos (PK-76'), and Damian Alvarez (79') enabled Tigres to come back from a two goal deficit to defeat Pachuca 3-2 on the road in Tuesday Mexican Premiera Division action.
FA Cup: Dons Qualify For First Proper Round With Road Win
At Basingstoke, England:
Ed Harris scored the only goal of the match at 71 minutes as AFC Wimbledon defeated Basingstoke Town (who play in the Conference South, at the sixth level of English soccer) in the fourth round of qualifying for the 2010-11 FA Cup this past Saturday. It is at this stage that teams from the Blue Square Premier (Conference National) enter the world's oldest domestic cup competition.
The Dons will take on another Conference South club, Ebbsfleet United in the first round proper, to be played the weekend of November 6-7.
Ed Harris scored the only goal of the match at 71 minutes as AFC Wimbledon defeated Basingstoke Town (who play in the Conference South, at the sixth level of English soccer) in the fourth round of qualifying for the 2010-11 FA Cup this past Saturday. It is at this stage that teams from the Blue Square Premier (Conference National) enter the world's oldest domestic cup competition.
The Dons will take on another Conference South club, Ebbsfleet United in the first round proper, to be played the weekend of November 6-7.
Carling Cup: Chicharito Sinks Wolves At Old Trafford
At Manchester, England:
Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez scored the game-winning goal at 90 minutes as Manchester United nudged out visiting Wolverhampton 3-2 Tuesday in Round of 16 play in England's Carling Cup tournament.
Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez scored the game-winning goal at 90 minutes as Manchester United nudged out visiting Wolverhampton 3-2 Tuesday in Round of 16 play in England's Carling Cup tournament.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Robinho and Zlatan Pull Through For Rossoneri In Naples
At Naples, Italy:
Robinho (22') and Zlatan Ibrahimovic (71') each provided a goal as AC Milan defeated Napoli 2-1 on the road in the lone Monday Serie A contest.
Robinho (22') and Zlatan Ibrahimovic (71') each provided a goal as AC Milan defeated Napoli 2-1 on the road in the lone Monday Serie A contest.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
MLS: Crew Top Philly; Becks Helps Galaxy Lock Up Supporters Shield
Major League Soccer's regular season concluded with two games on Sunday.
At Columbus, Ohio:
Guillermo Barros Schelotto (PK-14'), Emilio Renteria (42'), and Andres Mendoza (79') each tallied once as the Columbus Crew prepared for the playoffs with a 3-1 home win over the Philadelphia Union.
At Carson, California:
David Beckham (33') and Vitor Junior (46') each delivered a goal as the Los Angeles Galaxy defeated visiting FC Dallas 2-1, clinching the Supporters' Shield for finishing with the league's best record and an automatic berth in the group stage of next season's CONCACAF Champions League.
FINAL MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. New York (GP: 30; GD: +9; PTS: 51)
2. Columbus (GP: 30; GD: +6; PTS: 50)
3. Kansas City (GP: 30: GD: +1; PTS: 39)
4. Chicago (GP: 30; GD: -1; PTS: 36)
5. Toronto FC (GP: 30; GD: -8; PTS: 35)
6. New England (GP: 30; GD: -18; PTS: 32)
7. Philadelphia (GP: 30; GD: -14; PTS: 31)
8. DC United (GP: 30; GD: -26; PTS: 22)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Los Angeles (GP: 30; GD: +18; PTS: 59)
2. Real Salt Lake (GP: 30; GD: +25; PTS: 56)
3. FC Dallas (GP: 30; GD: +14; PTS: 50)
4. Seattle (GP: 30; GD: +4; PTS: 48)
5. Colorado (GP: 30; GD: +12; PTS: 46)
6. San Jose (GP: 30; GD: +1; PTS: 46)
7. Houston (GP: 30; GD: -9; PTS: 33)
8. Chivas USA (GP: 30; GD: -14; PTS: 28)
The MLS Cup Playoffs will get under way on Thursday.
The quarterfinal round will consist of two-game home-and-away total goals series, with no away goals rule in effect.
Eastern Conference Semifinals (which will include two Western Conference teams, since all four wild card playoff berths are from that conference):
New York Red Bulls vs. San Jose Earthquakes:
Opening game this coming Saturday at Santa Clara, California, with the return match on November 4 in Harrison, New Jersey.
Columbus Crew vs. Colorado Rapids:
The opening game will take place this coming Thursday at Commerce City, Colorado, with game two taking place on November 6 in Columbus, Ohio.
Western Conference Semifinals:
Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Seattle Sounders FC:
The opening match will take place in Seattle next Sunday, with the second game taking place the following Saturday in Carson, California.
Real Salt Lake vs. FC Dallas:
Frisco, Texas will be the site for the opening game this coming Saturday with the return contest taking place in Sandy, Utah on November 6.
The winners would play in the conference finals, both being one-game affairs taking place between November 11 and 14, with the conference finals winners playing for the MLS Cup title in Toronto on November 21.
At Columbus, Ohio:
Guillermo Barros Schelotto (PK-14'), Emilio Renteria (42'), and Andres Mendoza (79') each tallied once as the Columbus Crew prepared for the playoffs with a 3-1 home win over the Philadelphia Union.
At Carson, California:
David Beckham (33') and Vitor Junior (46') each delivered a goal as the Los Angeles Galaxy defeated visiting FC Dallas 2-1, clinching the Supporters' Shield for finishing with the league's best record and an automatic berth in the group stage of next season's CONCACAF Champions League.
FINAL MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. New York (GP: 30; GD: +9; PTS: 51)
2. Columbus (GP: 30; GD: +6; PTS: 50)
3. Kansas City (GP: 30: GD: +1; PTS: 39)
4. Chicago (GP: 30; GD: -1; PTS: 36)
5. Toronto FC (GP: 30; GD: -8; PTS: 35)
6. New England (GP: 30; GD: -18; PTS: 32)
7. Philadelphia (GP: 30; GD: -14; PTS: 31)
8. DC United (GP: 30; GD: -26; PTS: 22)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Los Angeles (GP: 30; GD: +18; PTS: 59)
2. Real Salt Lake (GP: 30; GD: +25; PTS: 56)
3. FC Dallas (GP: 30; GD: +14; PTS: 50)
4. Seattle (GP: 30; GD: +4; PTS: 48)
5. Colorado (GP: 30; GD: +12; PTS: 46)
6. San Jose (GP: 30; GD: +1; PTS: 46)
7. Houston (GP: 30; GD: -9; PTS: 33)
8. Chivas USA (GP: 30; GD: -14; PTS: 28)
The MLS Cup Playoffs will get under way on Thursday.
The quarterfinal round will consist of two-game home-and-away total goals series, with no away goals rule in effect.
Eastern Conference Semifinals (which will include two Western Conference teams, since all four wild card playoff berths are from that conference):
New York Red Bulls vs. San Jose Earthquakes:
Opening game this coming Saturday at Santa Clara, California, with the return match on November 4 in Harrison, New Jersey.
Columbus Crew vs. Colorado Rapids:
The opening game will take place this coming Thursday at Commerce City, Colorado, with game two taking place on November 6 in Columbus, Ohio.
Western Conference Semifinals:
Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Seattle Sounders FC:
The opening match will take place in Seattle next Sunday, with the second game taking place the following Saturday in Carson, California.
Real Salt Lake vs. FC Dallas:
Frisco, Texas will be the site for the opening game this coming Saturday with the return contest taking place in Sandy, Utah on November 6.
The winners would play in the conference finals, both being one-game affairs taking place between November 11 and 14, with the conference finals winners playing for the MLS Cup title in Toronto on November 21.
O-League: Winning Start For Waitakere United
The opening weekend of group stage play in Oceania's Champions League concluded with one game on Sunday.
Group B:
At Auckland, New Zealand:
Roy Krishna (45'+1), Mike Gwynther (80'), and Sean Lovemore (82') each tallied once as Waitakere United topped visiting AS Tefana 1-0.
GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. Auckland City (NZ) (GP: 1; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
2. Waitakere United (NZ) (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3. AS Tefana (Tahiti) (GP: 1;GD; -2; PTS: 0)
4. AS Magenta (New Caledonia)
(GP: 1; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
Group B:
At Auckland, New Zealand:
Roy Krishna (45'+1), Mike Gwynther (80'), and Sean Lovemore (82') each tallied once as Waitakere United topped visiting AS Tefana 1-0.
GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. Auckland City (NZ) (GP: 1; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
2. Waitakere United (NZ) (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3. AS Tefana (Tahiti) (GP: 1;GD; -2; PTS: 0)
4. AS Magenta (New Caledonia)
(GP: 1; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
Sydney FC: Winless No More After 3-0 Beatdown Win At Perth
At Perth, Australia:
Bruno Cazarine scored twice (25', 82') as Sydney FC finally picked up their first A-League win of the season, a 3-0 beatdown of the Perth Glory on the road.
Bruno Cazarine scored twice (25', 82') as Sydney FC finally picked up their first A-League win of the season, a 3-0 beatdown of the Perth Glory on the road.
Scoreless In Avellaneda
At Avellaneda, Argentina:
Sunday's Argentinian Premiera Division contest between hosts Independiente and Boca Juniors ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Sunday's Argentinian Premiera Division contest between hosts Independiente and Boca Juniors ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Home Win For Anderlecht
At Brussels, Belgium:
RSC Anderlecht blanked visiting KVC Westerlo 2-0 in Sunday Belgian Jupiler League play. The goals came courtesy of Romelu Lukaku (32') and Adnan Mravac (OG-78').
RSC Anderlecht blanked visiting KVC Westerlo 2-0 in Sunday Belgian Jupiler League play. The goals came courtesy of Romelu Lukaku (32') and Adnan Mravac (OG-78').
Abel Was Able As His Goal Lifts Lions Past Rio Ave
At Lisbon, Portugal:
Abel scored the only goal of the match at 89 minutes as Sporting defeated visiting Rio Ave 1-0 in Sunday Portuguese Liga action.
Abel scored the only goal of the match at 89 minutes as Sporting defeated visiting Rio Ave 1-0 in Sunday Portuguese Liga action.
Ten-Man Ajax Erase Two-Goal Deficit To Gain Road Draw
At Rotterdam, Netherlands:
Ten-Man Ajax Amsterdam, thanks to goals from Mounir El Hamdaoui (46') and Jan Vertonghen (89') came back from two goals down to gain a 2-2 road draw wtih SBV Excelsior in Sunday Eredivisie action. Daan Bovenberg (37') and Kevin Wattamaleo (42') each delivered a goal for the home standing Krolingers.
Ten-Man Ajax Amsterdam, thanks to goals from Mounir El Hamdaoui (46') and Jan Vertonghen (89') came back from two goals down to gain a 2-2 road draw wtih SBV Excelsior in Sunday Eredivisie action. Daan Bovenberg (37') and Kevin Wattamaleo (42') each delivered a goal for the home standing Krolingers.
Parakeets Remain Perfect At Home
At Barcelona:
Espanyol maintained their perfect home record in Spanish Premiera Division play on Sunday with a 2-1 home win over Levante. Jesus Datolo (13') and Jose Maria Callejon (81') each delivered a goal for the Parakeets.
Espanyol maintained their perfect home record in Spanish Premiera Division play on Sunday with a 2-1 home win over Levante. Jesus Datolo (13') and Jose Maria Callejon (81') each delivered a goal for the Parakeets.
Kenny Miller Carries 'Gers Past Bhoys In Old Firm Derby
At Glasgow, Scotland:
Kenny Miller scored twice in the second half (55', PK-67') as Rangers defeated hosts Celtic 3-1 on Sunday in the latest renewal of the Old Firm rivalry in Scottish Premier League action.
Kenny Miller scored twice in the second half (55', PK-67') as Rangers defeated hosts Celtic 3-1 on Sunday in the latest renewal of the Old Firm rivalry in Scottish Premier League action.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
MLS: Dynamo; TFC; Wizards End Season With Wins; RSL Keep Unbeaten Streak Going
Five games were contested in Major League Soccer on Saturday.
At Seattle:
Geoff Cameron (26') and Cameron Weaver (46') each collected a goal as the Houston Dynamo ended the Seattle Sounders' five-match MLS winning streak with a season-ending 2-0 road win .
At Washington:
Dwayne De Rosario scored twice in the second half (47', 64') as Toronto FC came from behind to spoil Jaime Moreno's MLS farewell (he scored his 133rd career league goal at 38 minutes) as they defeated hosts DC United 3-2.
At Kansas City, Kansas:
Birahim Diop delivered his first career MLS hat trick (36', 61', 76') as the Kansas City Wizards, in their final home game at Community America Ballpark before moving to a soccer-specific stadium next season, dominated the visiting San Jose Earthquakes 4-1.
At Commerce City, Colorado:
Two goals from Alvaro Saborio, first at 90 minutes, than during second-half stoppage time, enabled Real Salt Lake to erase a two-goal deficit and gain a 2-2 road draw with the Colorado Rapids in a battle of playoff-bound clubs. Omar Cummings (16') and Conor Casey (50') each scored a goal for the Rapids. The draw extended RSL's unbeaten streak to fourteen games.
At Carson, California:
The Chicago Fire, with goals from Brian McBride (39', in his final game), Freddie Ljungberg (47'), Calen Carr (67'), and Baggio Husidic (90'), overpowered Chivas USA 4-1 on the road.
At Seattle:
Geoff Cameron (26') and Cameron Weaver (46') each collected a goal as the Houston Dynamo ended the Seattle Sounders' five-match MLS winning streak with a season-ending 2-0 road win .
At Washington:
Dwayne De Rosario scored twice in the second half (47', 64') as Toronto FC came from behind to spoil Jaime Moreno's MLS farewell (he scored his 133rd career league goal at 38 minutes) as they defeated hosts DC United 3-2.
At Kansas City, Kansas:
Birahim Diop delivered his first career MLS hat trick (36', 61', 76') as the Kansas City Wizards, in their final home game at Community America Ballpark before moving to a soccer-specific stadium next season, dominated the visiting San Jose Earthquakes 4-1.
At Commerce City, Colorado:
Two goals from Alvaro Saborio, first at 90 minutes, than during second-half stoppage time, enabled Real Salt Lake to erase a two-goal deficit and gain a 2-2 road draw with the Colorado Rapids in a battle of playoff-bound clubs. Omar Cummings (16') and Conor Casey (50') each scored a goal for the Rapids. The draw extended RSL's unbeaten streak to fourteen games.
At Carson, California:
The Chicago Fire, with goals from Brian McBride (39', in his final game), Freddie Ljungberg (47'), Calen Carr (67'), and Baggio Husidic (90'), overpowered Chivas USA 4-1 on the road.
Tigres Blank Pumas In Mexican Catfight
At San Nicolas, Mexico:
Juninho (22') and Damian Alvarez (76') provided the scoring that carried Tigres to a 2-0 home win over UNAM Pumas in Saturday night Mexican Premiera Division action.
Juninho (22') and Damian Alvarez (76') provided the scoring that carried Tigres to a 2-0 home win over UNAM Pumas in Saturday night Mexican Premiera Division action.
OFC Champions League: Champs Drop Opener At Home As Group Stage Play Starts
Three games were played on Saturday as the 2010-11 OFC Champions League started group stage play.
Group A:
At Honiara, Solomon Islands:
Matthew Mayora scored twice (16', 26') as Lautoka FC defeated Koloale FC Honiara 2-1 on the road.
At Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea:
Fenedy Masauvakalo (23') and Jack Wetney (47') each delivered a goal as Amical FC stunned defending champions PRK Hekari United 2-1 on the road.
GROUP A STANDINGS:
1. Lautoka FC (Fiji) (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
Amical FC (Vanuatu) (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. PRK Hekari United (PNG) (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
Koloale FC Honiara (Solomon Islands)
(GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
Group B:
At Auckland, New Zealand:
Adam McGeorge (18'), David Mulligan (29'), and Daniel Koprivcic (33') each scored a goal in the first half as Auckland City proved way too much for visiting AS Magenta 3-0.
Group A:
At Honiara, Solomon Islands:
Matthew Mayora scored twice (16', 26') as Lautoka FC defeated Koloale FC Honiara 2-1 on the road.
At Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea:
Fenedy Masauvakalo (23') and Jack Wetney (47') each delivered a goal as Amical FC stunned defending champions PRK Hekari United 2-1 on the road.
GROUP A STANDINGS:
1. Lautoka FC (Fiji) (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
Amical FC (Vanuatu) (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. PRK Hekari United (PNG) (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
Koloale FC Honiara (Solomon Islands)
(GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
Group B:
At Auckland, New Zealand:
Adam McGeorge (18'), David Mulligan (29'), and Daniel Koprivcic (33') each scored a goal in the first half as Auckland City proved way too much for visiting AS Magenta 3-0.
Gregory Pujol Double Sinks Monaco
At Fontvieille, Monaco:
Gregory Pujol provided all the scoring (32', 52') as Valenciennes blanked AS Monaco on the road in Saturday Ligue 1 action.
Gregory Pujol provided all the scoring (32', 52') as Valenciennes blanked AS Monaco on the road in Saturday Ligue 1 action.
Bulls Come Back For Draw Against Stanley
At Hereford, England:
Mathieu Manset's equalizer at 55 minutes enabled Hereford United to gain a 1-1 home draw with Accrington Stanley in Saturday English League Two action. Jimmy Ryan scored for Accrington at 25 minutes.
Mathieu Manset's equalizer at 55 minutes enabled Hereford United to gain a 1-1 home draw with Accrington Stanley in Saturday English League Two action. Jimmy Ryan scored for Accrington at 25 minutes.
Teenager Delivers Winning Goal For Saints
At Southampton, England:
17-year-old Alex Chamberlain, with his first League goal, delivered the game winner at 73 minutes as Southampton came from behind to overtake visiting Oldham Athletic 2-1 in Saturday action in England's League One.
17-year-old Alex Chamberlain, with his first League goal, delivered the game winner at 73 minutes as Southampton came from behind to overtake visiting Oldham Athletic 2-1 in Saturday action in England's League One.
2-0 Home Win For Forest
At West Bridgford, England:
Nottingham Forest blanked visiting Ipswich Town in Saturday English League Championship action 2-0. David McGoldrick (13') and Lewis McGugan (45') each delivered a goal in the first half for Forest.
Nottingham Forest blanked visiting Ipswich Town in Saturday English League Championship action 2-0. David McGoldrick (13') and Lewis McGugan (45') each delivered a goal in the first half for Forest.
Blues Blank Wolves
At London:
Florent Malouda (23') and Solomon Kalau (81') each tallied once as league-leading Chelsea stretched visiting Wolverhampton's English Premier League winless streak to eight games with a 2-0 win on Saturday.
Florent Malouda (23') and Solomon Kalau (81') each tallied once as league-leading Chelsea stretched visiting Wolverhampton's English Premier League winless streak to eight games with a 2-0 win on Saturday.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Scoreless In Hamburg
At Hamburg, Germany:
Friday's German Bundesliga match between Hamburg and visiting Bayern Munich ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Friday's German Bundesliga match between Hamburg and visiting Bayern Munich ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
TNS And Seasiders Battle To Scoreless Draw
At Prestatyn, Wales:
The Friday Welsh Premier League clash between The New Saints and hosts Prestatyn Town finished in a 0-0 stalemate. The guests ended the game with ten men.
The Friday Welsh Premier League clash between The New Saints and hosts Prestatyn Town finished in a 0-0 stalemate. The guests ended the game with ten men.
So Much For The Soap Opera
Wayne Rooney signed a new five-year deal with Manchester United on Friday.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
MLS: Red Bulls Clinch Eastern Conference Crown
At Harrison, New Jersey:
Dane Richards (16') and Joel Lindpere (90'+2) each scored a goal as the New York Red Bulls clinched the Eastern Conference regular-season championship with a 2-0 home win over the New England Revolution in the lone Thursday night Major League Soccer contest.
Dane Richards (16') and Joel Lindpere (90'+2) each scored a goal as the New York Red Bulls clinched the Eastern Conference regular-season championship with a 2-0 home win over the New England Revolution in the lone Thursday night Major League Soccer contest.
CONCACAF CL: Crew Pummel Joe Public In Group Stage Finale
Group stage play in the CONCACAF Champions League concluded with one game on Thursday.
Group B:
At Tunapuna, Trinidad and Tobago:
Emilio Renteria scored twice (PK-49', 82') as the Columbus Crew, who had already clinched a berth in the quarterfinal round, manhandled hosts Joe Public FC 4-1.
FINAL GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. Santos Laguna (GP: 6; GD: +12; PTS: 13)
2. Columbus Crew (GP: 6; GD: +6; PTS: 12)
3. CSD Municipal (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 8)
4. Joe Public FC (GP: 6; GD: -14; PTS: 1)
Santos Laguna and the Columbus Crew advanced to the quarterfinal round.
Group B:
At Tunapuna, Trinidad and Tobago:
Emilio Renteria scored twice (PK-49', 82') as the Columbus Crew, who had already clinched a berth in the quarterfinal round, manhandled hosts Joe Public FC 4-1.
FINAL GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. Santos Laguna (GP: 6; GD: +12; PTS: 13)
2. Columbus Crew (GP: 6; GD: +6; PTS: 12)
3. CSD Municipal (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 8)
4. Joe Public FC (GP: 6; GD: -14; PTS: 1)
Santos Laguna and the Columbus Crew advanced to the quarterfinal round.
Europa League: Group Stage Play Reaches Midway Point
24 games were played on Thursday as group stage action in the Europa League reached the halfway point.
Group A:
At Manchester, England:
Emmanuel Adebayor's hat trick (13', 25', 73') provided all the scoring as Manchester City defeated visiting Lech Poznan 3-1.
At Wals-Siezenheim, Austria:
Milos Krasic's equalizer at 48 minutes enabled Juventus to hold hosts Red Bull Austria to a 1-1 deadlock. Dusan Svento scored at 36 minutes for the hosts.
GROUP A STANDINGS:
1. Manchester City (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 7)
2. Lech Poznan (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Juventus (GP: 3; GD; 0; PTS: 3)
4. Red Bull Salzburg (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 1)
Group B:
At Madrid:
Diego Roberto Leal Godin (18'), Sergio Aguero (66'), and Costa Diego (78') provided the scoring that carried Atletico Madrid to a 3-0 beatdown of visiting Rosenborg
At Thessaloniki, Greece:
Aris Salonika battled visiting Bayer Leverkusen to a 0-0 stalemate.
GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. Bayer Leverkusen (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 5)
2. Atletico Madrid (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS; 4)
3. Aris Salonika (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS; 4)
4. Rosenborg (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 3)
Group C:
At Lisbon, Portugal:
Liedson's double (13', 27') was part of an offensive barrage that saw Sporting spank visiting KAA Gent 5-1.
At Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France:
Aurelien Chedjou Fongang scored the only goal of the match (49') as Lille defeated visiting Levski Sofia 1-0.
GROUP C STANDINGS:
1. Sporting (GP: 3; GD: +10; PTS: 9)
2. LOSC Lille Metropole (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Levski Sofia (GP: 3; GD: -5; PTS: 3)
4. KAA Gent (GP: 3; GD: -5; PTS: 1)
Group D:
At Villarreal, Spain:
Marko Ruben scored the game's lone goal at 38 minutes as Villarreal shut out visiting PAOK Salonika 1-0.
At Zagreb, Croatia:
Dinamo Zagreb settled for a 0-0 home deadlock with Club Brugge.
GROUP D STANDINGS:
1. Villarreal (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 6)
2. Dinamo Zagreb (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
3. PAOK Salonika (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
4. Club Brugge (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)
Group E:
At Tiraspol, Moldova:
With Sergey Sosnovskiy providing the game's lone tally (8'), FC BATE Borisov defeated FC Sheriff 1-0 on the road.
At Alkmaar, Netherlands:
Dynamo Kiev, with Artem Milevskiy (16') and Yevhen Khacheridi (39') providing the scoring, defeated AZ Alkmaar 2-1 on the road.
GROUP E STANDINGS:
1. FC BATE Borisov (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 7)
2. Dynamo Kiev (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 4)
3. FC Sheriff (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. AZ Alkmaar (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
Group F:
At Palermo, Italy:
Seydou Doumbia scored twice (34', 59') as CSKA Moscow overpowered hosts Palermo 3-0.
At Prague, Czech Republic:
Goals from Martin Steuble (75') and Carlos Silvio (90') capped off a frantic comeback for FC Lausanne-Sport as the second-division Swiss club erased a two-goal deficit and gained a 3-3 draw on the road with Sparta Prague. Bony Wilfred scored twice in the first half (10', 23') for the hosts.
GROUP F STANDINGS:
1. CSKA Moscow (GP: 3; GD: +9; PTS: 9)
2. Sparta Prague (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
3. Palermo (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
4. FC Lausanne-Sport (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 1)
Group G:
At Saint Petersburg, Russia:
Alexander Bukharov (25') and Miguel Danny (68') each scored once as Zenit Saint Petersburg blanked visiting Hajduk Split 2-0.
At Brussels, Belgium:
RSC Anderlecht, with goals from Mbark Boussoufa (32'), Romelu Lukaku (71'), and Roland Juhasz (76'), overpowered visiting AEK Athens 3-0.
GROUP G STANDINGS:
1. Zenit Saint Petersbur (GP: 3; GD: +6; PTS: 9)
2. RSC Anderlecht (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
3. AEK Athens (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
4. Hajduk Split (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
Group H:
At Bern, Switzerland:
Henri Bienvenu (26'), Scott Sutter (34'), David Degen (61'), and Senad Lulic (75') each delivered a goal as BSC Young Boys doubled up visiting Odense BK 4-2.
At Stuttgart, Germany:
Ciprian Marica scored the game's lone goal at 28 minutes as VfB Stuttgart defeated visiting Getafe 1-0.
GROUP H STANDINGS:
1. VfB Stuttgart (GP: 3; GD: +5; PTS: 9)
2. BSC Young Boys (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 6)
3. Getafe (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
4. Odense BK (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
Group I:
At Kharkiv, Ukraine:
Brazilian midfielder Ribeiro Cleiton Xavier scored the winning goal at 73 minutes as FC Metalist Kharkiv, despite finishing the match with only ten men, knocked off visiting Sampdoria 2-1.
At Budapest, Hungary:
Orlando Engelaar (40') and Jonathan Reis (66') provided the goalpower that enabled PSV Eindhoven to come from behind on the road and top Debreceni VSC 2-1.
GROUP I STANDINGS:
1. PSV Eindhoven (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
2. FC Metalist Kharkiv (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
3. Sampdoria (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
4. Debreceni VSC (GP: 3; GD: -7; PTS: 0)
Group J:
At Dortmund, Germany:
Clement Chantome's late equalizer (87') enabled Paris Saint-Germain to gain a 1-1 road draw with Borussia Dortmund. The hosts' score came on a successful penalty kick at 50 minutes from Nuri Sahin.
At Lviv, Ukraine:
Frederic Kanoute's goal at 34 minutes provided all the scoring as Sevilla defeated FC Kapaty Lviv 1-0 on the road.
GROUP J STANDINGS:
1. Paris Saint-Germain (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
2. Sevilla (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 6)
3. Borussia Dortmund (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
4. FC Karpaty Lviv (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
Group K:
At Utrecht, Netherlands:
Alje Schut's own goal at 75 minutes cost FC Utrecht two points at home as they had to settle for a 1-1 draw with visiting Steaua Buchartest. Edouard Duplan scored at 60 minutes for the Dutch club.
At Naples, Italy:
Even without Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard, Liverpool still grabbed a point on the road with their 0-0 stalemate with Napoli.
GROUP K STANDINGS:
1. Liverpool (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS; 5)
2. Napoli (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
3. FC Utrecht (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Steaua Bucharest (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 2)
Group L:
At Sofia, Bulgaria:
Jan Vennegoor (28') and Stefan Hoffmann (32') each delivered a first-half tally as Rapid Vienna blanked CSKA Sofia 2-0 on the road.
At Istanbul, Turkey:
Despite finishing with only nine men, FC Porto defeated Besiktas 3-1 on the road. Givaldo Hulk scored twice in the second half (59', 77') for the Dragons.
GROUP L STANDINGS:
1. FC Porto (GP: 3; GD: +6; PTS; 9)
2. Besiktas (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 6)
3. Rapid Vienna (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
4. CSJK Sofia (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
Group A:
At Manchester, England:
Emmanuel Adebayor's hat trick (13', 25', 73') provided all the scoring as Manchester City defeated visiting Lech Poznan 3-1.
At Wals-Siezenheim, Austria:
Milos Krasic's equalizer at 48 minutes enabled Juventus to hold hosts Red Bull Austria to a 1-1 deadlock. Dusan Svento scored at 36 minutes for the hosts.
GROUP A STANDINGS:
1. Manchester City (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 7)
2. Lech Poznan (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Juventus (GP: 3; GD; 0; PTS: 3)
4. Red Bull Salzburg (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 1)
Group B:
At Madrid:
Diego Roberto Leal Godin (18'), Sergio Aguero (66'), and Costa Diego (78') provided the scoring that carried Atletico Madrid to a 3-0 beatdown of visiting Rosenborg
At Thessaloniki, Greece:
Aris Salonika battled visiting Bayer Leverkusen to a 0-0 stalemate.
GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. Bayer Leverkusen (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 5)
2. Atletico Madrid (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS; 4)
3. Aris Salonika (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS; 4)
4. Rosenborg (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 3)
Group C:
At Lisbon, Portugal:
Liedson's double (13', 27') was part of an offensive barrage that saw Sporting spank visiting KAA Gent 5-1.
At Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France:
Aurelien Chedjou Fongang scored the only goal of the match (49') as Lille defeated visiting Levski Sofia 1-0.
GROUP C STANDINGS:
1. Sporting (GP: 3; GD: +10; PTS: 9)
2. LOSC Lille Metropole (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Levski Sofia (GP: 3; GD: -5; PTS: 3)
4. KAA Gent (GP: 3; GD: -5; PTS: 1)
Group D:
At Villarreal, Spain:
Marko Ruben scored the game's lone goal at 38 minutes as Villarreal shut out visiting PAOK Salonika 1-0.
At Zagreb, Croatia:
Dinamo Zagreb settled for a 0-0 home deadlock with Club Brugge.
GROUP D STANDINGS:
1. Villarreal (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 6)
2. Dinamo Zagreb (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
3. PAOK Salonika (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
4. Club Brugge (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)
Group E:
At Tiraspol, Moldova:
With Sergey Sosnovskiy providing the game's lone tally (8'), FC BATE Borisov defeated FC Sheriff 1-0 on the road.
At Alkmaar, Netherlands:
Dynamo Kiev, with Artem Milevskiy (16') and Yevhen Khacheridi (39') providing the scoring, defeated AZ Alkmaar 2-1 on the road.
GROUP E STANDINGS:
1. FC BATE Borisov (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 7)
2. Dynamo Kiev (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 4)
3. FC Sheriff (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. AZ Alkmaar (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
Group F:
At Palermo, Italy:
Seydou Doumbia scored twice (34', 59') as CSKA Moscow overpowered hosts Palermo 3-0.
At Prague, Czech Republic:
Goals from Martin Steuble (75') and Carlos Silvio (90') capped off a frantic comeback for FC Lausanne-Sport as the second-division Swiss club erased a two-goal deficit and gained a 3-3 draw on the road with Sparta Prague. Bony Wilfred scored twice in the first half (10', 23') for the hosts.
GROUP F STANDINGS:
1. CSKA Moscow (GP: 3; GD: +9; PTS: 9)
2. Sparta Prague (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
3. Palermo (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
4. FC Lausanne-Sport (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 1)
Group G:
At Saint Petersburg, Russia:
Alexander Bukharov (25') and Miguel Danny (68') each scored once as Zenit Saint Petersburg blanked visiting Hajduk Split 2-0.
At Brussels, Belgium:
RSC Anderlecht, with goals from Mbark Boussoufa (32'), Romelu Lukaku (71'), and Roland Juhasz (76'), overpowered visiting AEK Athens 3-0.
GROUP G STANDINGS:
1. Zenit Saint Petersbur (GP: 3; GD: +6; PTS: 9)
2. RSC Anderlecht (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
3. AEK Athens (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
4. Hajduk Split (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
Group H:
At Bern, Switzerland:
Henri Bienvenu (26'), Scott Sutter (34'), David Degen (61'), and Senad Lulic (75') each delivered a goal as BSC Young Boys doubled up visiting Odense BK 4-2.
At Stuttgart, Germany:
Ciprian Marica scored the game's lone goal at 28 minutes as VfB Stuttgart defeated visiting Getafe 1-0.
GROUP H STANDINGS:
1. VfB Stuttgart (GP: 3; GD: +5; PTS: 9)
2. BSC Young Boys (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 6)
3. Getafe (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
4. Odense BK (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
Group I:
At Kharkiv, Ukraine:
Brazilian midfielder Ribeiro Cleiton Xavier scored the winning goal at 73 minutes as FC Metalist Kharkiv, despite finishing the match with only ten men, knocked off visiting Sampdoria 2-1.
At Budapest, Hungary:
Orlando Engelaar (40') and Jonathan Reis (66') provided the goalpower that enabled PSV Eindhoven to come from behind on the road and top Debreceni VSC 2-1.
GROUP I STANDINGS:
1. PSV Eindhoven (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
2. FC Metalist Kharkiv (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
3. Sampdoria (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
4. Debreceni VSC (GP: 3; GD: -7; PTS: 0)
Group J:
At Dortmund, Germany:
Clement Chantome's late equalizer (87') enabled Paris Saint-Germain to gain a 1-1 road draw with Borussia Dortmund. The hosts' score came on a successful penalty kick at 50 minutes from Nuri Sahin.
At Lviv, Ukraine:
Frederic Kanoute's goal at 34 minutes provided all the scoring as Sevilla defeated FC Kapaty Lviv 1-0 on the road.
GROUP J STANDINGS:
1. Paris Saint-Germain (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
2. Sevilla (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 6)
3. Borussia Dortmund (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
4. FC Karpaty Lviv (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
Group K:
At Utrecht, Netherlands:
Alje Schut's own goal at 75 minutes cost FC Utrecht two points at home as they had to settle for a 1-1 draw with visiting Steaua Buchartest. Edouard Duplan scored at 60 minutes for the Dutch club.
At Naples, Italy:
Even without Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard, Liverpool still grabbed a point on the road with their 0-0 stalemate with Napoli.
GROUP K STANDINGS:
1. Liverpool (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS; 5)
2. Napoli (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
3. FC Utrecht (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Steaua Bucharest (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 2)
Group L:
At Sofia, Bulgaria:
Jan Vennegoor (28') and Stefan Hoffmann (32') each delivered a first-half tally as Rapid Vienna blanked CSKA Sofia 2-0 on the road.
At Istanbul, Turkey:
Despite finishing with only nine men, FC Porto defeated Besiktas 3-1 on the road. Givaldo Hulk scored twice in the second half (59', 77') for the Dragons.
GROUP L STANDINGS:
1. FC Porto (GP: 3; GD: +6; PTS; 9)
2. Besiktas (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 6)
3. Rapid Vienna (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
4. CSJK Sofia (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
MLS: Wondo's Hat Trick Sinks Goats
At Santa Clara, California:
Chris Wondolowski's second-half hat trick (PK-54', 59', 70') busted open what had been a scoreless stalemate as the San Jose Earthquakes defeated visiting Chivas USA 3-0 in the lone Wednesday Major League Soccer contest.
Chris Wondolowski's second-half hat trick (PK-54', 59', 70') busted open what had been a scoreless stalemate as the San Jose Earthquakes defeated visiting Chivas USA 3-0 in the lone Wednesday Major League Soccer contest.
CONCACAF Champions League: Monterrey Blank Marathon; Olimpia and Toluca Reach Quarterfinals, Islanders Eliminated
Three more games were played on Wednesday in CONCACAF Champions League group stage action.
Group C:
At San Pedro Sula, Honduras:
Sergio Santana scored the game's lone goal at 69 minutes as Monterrey defeated CD Marathon 1-0 on the road.
FINAL GROUP G STANDINGS:
1. Monterrey (GP: 6; GD: +7; PTS: 16)
2. Deportivo Saprissa (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 10)
3. CD Marathon (GP: 6; GD: -6; PTS: 6)
4. Seattle Sounders FC (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 3)
Monterrey and Deportivo Saprissa advanced to the quarterfinal round.
Group D:
At Toluca, Mexico:
Hector Raul Mancilla's hat trick (18', 55', 90') helped spark Toluca to a 5-0 home demolition of CD FAS that carried them into the quarterfinal round.
At Tegucigalpa, Honduras:
Roger Rojas scored twice in the second half (53', 77') as CD Olimpia laid claim to the Group D title with a 3-0 beatdown of the visiting Puerto Rico Islanders, eliminating the USSF D2 Pro League club from the tournament.
FINAL GROUP D STANDINGS:
1. CD Olimpia (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 13)
2. Toluca (GP: 6; GD: +10; PTS: 10)
3. Puerto Rico Islanders (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 8)
4. CD FAS (GP: 6; GD: -13; PTS: 2)
CD Olimpia and Toluca advanced to the quarterfinal round.
Group C:
At San Pedro Sula, Honduras:
Sergio Santana scored the game's lone goal at 69 minutes as Monterrey defeated CD Marathon 1-0 on the road.
FINAL GROUP G STANDINGS:
1. Monterrey (GP: 6; GD: +7; PTS: 16)
2. Deportivo Saprissa (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 10)
3. CD Marathon (GP: 6; GD: -6; PTS: 6)
4. Seattle Sounders FC (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 3)
Monterrey and Deportivo Saprissa advanced to the quarterfinal round.
Group D:
At Toluca, Mexico:
Hector Raul Mancilla's hat trick (18', 55', 90') helped spark Toluca to a 5-0 home demolition of CD FAS that carried them into the quarterfinal round.
At Tegucigalpa, Honduras:
Roger Rojas scored twice in the second half (53', 77') as CD Olimpia laid claim to the Group D title with a 3-0 beatdown of the visiting Puerto Rico Islanders, eliminating the USSF D2 Pro League club from the tournament.
FINAL GROUP D STANDINGS:
1. CD Olimpia (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 13)
2. Toluca (GP: 6; GD: +10; PTS: 10)
3. Puerto Rico Islanders (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 8)
4. CD FAS (GP: 6; GD: -13; PTS: 2)
CD Olimpia and Toluca advanced to the quarterfinal round.
UCL Group D: Barcelona Blanks FC Copenhagen; Scoreless In Athens
Two games were played in Group D as the UEFA Champions League action continued on Wednesday.
At Barcelona:
Lionel Messi scored both goals (19', 90', that's him celebrating) as Barcelona blanked visiting FC Copenhagen 2-0.
Associated Press photo
At Athens:
FK Rubin Kazan held hosts Panathinaikos to a 0-0 deadlock. Here, we see the host Shamrocks' Djibril Cisse complaining after having a goal ruled out for offside.
Getty Images photo
GROUP D STANDINGS:
1. Barcelona (GP: 3; GD: +6; PTS: 7)
2. FC Copenhagen (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 6)
3. FK Rubin Kazan (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)
4. Panathinaikos (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 1)
At Barcelona:
Lionel Messi scored both goals (19', 90', that's him celebrating) as Barcelona blanked visiting FC Copenhagen 2-0.
Associated Press photo
At Athens:
FK Rubin Kazan held hosts Panathinaikos to a 0-0 deadlock. Here, we see the host Shamrocks' Djibril Cisse complaining after having a goal ruled out for offside.
Getty Images photo
GROUP D STANDINGS:
1. Barcelona (GP: 3; GD: +6; PTS: 7)
2. FC Copenhagen (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 6)
3. FK Rubin Kazan (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)
4. Panathinaikos (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 1)
UCL Group C: Wayne Rooney-less Red Devils Still Top Bursaspor; Rangers and Valencia Draw In Glasgow
Two games were played on Wednesday in Group C as UEFA Champions League group stage action continued.
At Manchester, England:
Nani's goal at 7 minutes (pictured here) stood up as Manchester United downed visiting Bursaspor 1-0.
Getty Images photo
At Glasgow, Scotland:
Maurice Edu scored both goals as Rangers were held to a 1-1 home stalemate by Valencia. He put his team in front at 33 minutes (pictured here), only to wind up scoring an own goal at 46 minutes to enable the visiting Spanish club to gain a share of the points.
Getty Images photo by Graham Stuart
GROUP C STANDINGS:
1. Manchester United (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Rangers (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
3. Valencia (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 4)
4. Bursaspor (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 0)
At Manchester, England:
Nani's goal at 7 minutes (pictured here) stood up as Manchester United downed visiting Bursaspor 1-0.
Getty Images photo
At Glasgow, Scotland:
Maurice Edu scored both goals as Rangers were held to a 1-1 home stalemate by Valencia. He put his team in front at 33 minutes (pictured here), only to wind up scoring an own goal at 46 minutes to enable the visiting Spanish club to gain a share of the points.
Getty Images photo by Graham Stuart
GROUP C STANDINGS:
1. Manchester United (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Rangers (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
3. Valencia (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 4)
4. Bursaspor (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 0)
UCL Group B: Home Wins For Lyon and Schalke
Group B action in the UEFA Champions League continued on Wednesday.
At Lyon, France:
Lyon continued their perfect start to their group stage campaign with a 2-0 home win over SL Benfica. Jimmy Briand (21') and Lisandro Lopez (51') each scored a goal for the hosts. Here is the Eagles' Nicolas Gaitan being shown the red card by referee Alberto Mallenco while Lyon's Cris looks on in approval.
Getty Images photo
At Gelsenkirchen, Germany:
Raul scored twice (3', 58', his second goal is pictured here) as Schalke defeated visiting Hapoel Tel Aviv 3-1.
Getty Images photo by Martin Rose
GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. Lyon (GP: 3; GD: +5; PTS: 9)
2. Schalke (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
3. SL Benfica (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
4. Hapoel Tel Aviv (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 0)
At Lyon, France:
Lyon continued their perfect start to their group stage campaign with a 2-0 home win over SL Benfica. Jimmy Briand (21') and Lisandro Lopez (51') each scored a goal for the hosts. Here is the Eagles' Nicolas Gaitan being shown the red card by referee Alberto Mallenco while Lyon's Cris looks on in approval.
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At Gelsenkirchen, Germany:
Raul scored twice (3', 58', his second goal is pictured here) as Schalke defeated visiting Hapoel Tel Aviv 3-1.
Getty Images photo by Martin Rose
GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. Lyon (GP: 3; GD: +5; PTS: 9)
2. Schalke (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
3. SL Benfica (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
4. Hapoel Tel Aviv (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 0)
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