Seven games were played in Major League Soccer on Saturday.
At Toronto:
Danny Koevermans scored in the 6th minute to lift Toronto FC to a 1-1 home draw with the New York Red Bulls, stretching the Reds' unbeaten streak to four games. Jan Gunar Solli scored for the Red Bulls in the 3rd minute.
At Washington:
Chris Pontius (45'+1), Robbie Russell (50'), and Hamdi Salihi (90'+1) each scored once as DC United reclaimed sole control of the Eastern Conference lead with their 3-0 home domination of the Montreal Impact.
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Diego Fagundez delivered a second-half stoppage-time equalizer (90'+4) as the New England Revolution came back to gain a 2-2 home draw with the Seattle Sounders. Saer Sane scored for the Revs in the 12th minute while both Sounders goals came from Eddie Johnson in the 23rd and 34th minutes.
At Columbus, Ohio:
With Tony Tchani (16') and Eddie Gaven (44') each delivered a goal as the Columbus Crew blanked visiting Real Salt Lake 2-0.
At Houston:
Brian Ching's penalty kick in the 83rd minute proved to be the game winner as the Houston Dynamo defeated the visiting Philadelphia Union 2-1.
At Commerce City, Colorado:
Jaime Alberto Castrillon (17'), Conor Casey (21'), and Jaime Smith (88') provided the scoring as the Colorado Rapids spanked the visiting Portland Timbers 3-0.
At Palo Alto, California:
Victor Bernardez (43'), Sam Cronin (46'), and Chris Wondolowski (61') provided the scoring as the San Jose Earthquakes----to go with Steven Lenhart's 7th-minute tally----came back from a 3-1 deficit to upend the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy 4-3.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. DC United (GP: 18; GD: +12; PTS: 33)
2. New York (GP: 17; GD: +7; PTS: 31)
3. Kansas City (GP: 16; GD: +4; PTS: 29)
4. Chicago (GP: 16; GD: +2; PTS: 27)
5. Houston (GP: 16; GD: -2; PTS: 23)
6. Columbus (GP: 15; GD: +1; PTS: 22)
7. New England (GP: 16; GD: 0; PTS: 19)
8. Montreal (GP: 18; GD: -8; PTS: 18)
9. Philadelphia (GP: 14; GD: -4; PTS: 11)
10. Toronto FC (GP: 15; GD: -12; PTS: 9)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. San Jose (GP: 17; GD: +13; PTS: 36)
2. Real Salt Lake (GP: 18; GD: +7; PTS: 32)
3. Seattle (GP: 17; GD: +3; PTS: 26)
4. Vancouver (GP: 16; GD: -1; PTS: 26)
5. Colorado (GP: 16; GD: +3; PTS: 22)
6. Los Angeles (GP: 17; GD: -2; PTS: 20)
7. Chivas USA (GP: 16; GD: -7; PTS: 19)
8. Portland (GP: 15; GD: -6; PTS: 15)
9. FC Dallas (GP: 17; GD: -10; PTS: 14)
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Dominating Second Half For The Trond Kids
At Stavanger, Norway:
Daniel Holm (23'), Borek Dockal (70'), John Chibuike (90'), and Rade Prica (90'+2) each scored a goal as Rosenborg scored four unanswered goals in their 4-1 road domination of Viking in Saturday Norwegian Eliteserien action.
Daniel Holm (23'), Borek Dockal (70'), John Chibuike (90'), and Rade Prica (90'+2) each scored a goal as Rosenborg scored four unanswered goals in their 4-1 road domination of Viking in Saturday Norwegian Eliteserien action.
Rough Saturday For FC Tokyo
At Iwata, Japan:
Shuto Yamamoto (6'), Tomokiko Miyazaki (70'), and Byung-Kuk Cho (84') delivered the goals as Jubilo Iwata defeated visiting FC Tokyo 3-1 in Saturday J.League action.
Shuto Yamamoto (6'), Tomokiko Miyazaki (70'), and Byung-Kuk Cho (84') delivered the goals as Jubilo Iwata defeated visiting FC Tokyo 3-1 in Saturday J.League action.
Atli Gudnason Delivers Hat Trick In FH Romp
At Akranes, Iceland:
Atli Gudnason scored a hat trick (40', 72', 90'+2) as Icelandic Urvalsdeild-leading FH Hafnarfjordur demolished IA Akranes 7-2 on the road on Saturday.
Atli Gudnason scored a hat trick (40', 72', 90'+2) as Icelandic Urvalsdeild-leading FH Hafnarfjordur demolished IA Akranes 7-2 on the road on Saturday.
Easy Win For The Cactus
At Tallinn, Estonia:
Gert Kams scored twice (19', 87') as FC Flora dominated visiting Sillamae Kalev 3-0 in Saturday Estonian Meistriliiga action.
Gert Kams scored twice (19', 87') as FC Flora dominated visiting Sillamae Kalev 3-0 in Saturday Estonian Meistriliiga action.
Friday, June 29, 2012
MLS: Marco Pappa Smurfs One Past SKC In Friday Win
At Kansas City, Kansas:
Marco Pappa scored the only goal of the match in the 58th minute as the Chicago Fire defeated Sporting Kansas City 1-0 on the road for their third straight victory in the lone Friday Major League Soccer contest.
Marco Pappa scored the only goal of the match in the 58th minute as the Chicago Fire defeated Sporting Kansas City 1-0 on the road for their third straight victory in the lone Friday Major League Soccer contest.
Dominating Road Win For Cork City
At Bray, Ireland:
Tadhg Purcell (5'), Shane Duggan (34'), and Vinny Sullivan (65') each scored a goal as Cork City dominated Bray Wanderers 3-0 on the road in Friday action from the Premier Division of the League of Ireland.
Tadhg Purcell (5'), Shane Duggan (34'), and Vinny Sullivan (65') each scored a goal as Cork City dominated Bray Wanderers 3-0 on the road in Friday action from the Premier Division of the League of Ireland.
Late Goal Sinks B36
At Nordragota, Faroe Islands:
Bardur Hansen scored the winning goal in the 75th minute on Friday as Vikingur moved to within one point of first place in the Faroese Meistaradeildin standings following their 3-2 home win over B36.
Bardur Hansen scored the winning goal in the 75th minute on Friday as Vikingur moved to within one point of first place in the Faroese Meistaradeildin standings following their 3-2 home win over B36.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
EURO 2012: Mario Balotelli Double Sends Azzuri Into Final Versus Spain
At Warsaw, Poland:
Mario Balotelli scored twice in the first half (20', 36', the second goal pictured here) as Italy held off Germany 2-1 on Thursday to set up Sunday's European Championship final against defending champions Spain at Kiev, Ukraine.
The Spaniards will try to become the first team to win back-to-back European championships and tie Germany's record with a third title. The Italians will be seeking their first European title since 1968.
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Mario Balotelli scored twice in the first half (20', 36', the second goal pictured here) as Italy held off Germany 2-1 on Thursday to set up Sunday's European Championship final against defending champions Spain at Kiev, Ukraine.
The Spaniards will try to become the first team to win back-to-back European championships and tie Germany's record with a third title. The Italians will be seeking their first European title since 1968.
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HJK Gain Road Draw After Coming Back From Two-Goal Deficit
At Jacobstad, Finland:
Juho Makela (45') and Demba Savage (60') each scored a goal as league-leading HJK Helsinki came back from a two-goal deficit to gain a 2-2 Thursday Finnish Veikkausliiga road draw with FF Jaro. Frank Jonke (25') and Mattias Wargh (43') each scored once for the struggling hosts.
Juho Makela (45') and Demba Savage (60') each scored a goal as league-leading HJK Helsinki came back from a two-goal deficit to gain a 2-2 Thursday Finnish Veikkausliiga road draw with FF Jaro. Frank Jonke (25') and Mattias Wargh (43') each scored once for the struggling hosts.
FC Seoul Grabs Home Win
At Sangju, South Korea:
Yo-Han Ko scored the only goal of the match in the 38th minute as FC Seoul defeated Sangju Sangmu 1-0 on the road in the lone Wednesday K-League contest.
Yo-Han Ko scored the only goal of the match in the 38th minute as FC Seoul defeated Sangju Sangmu 1-0 on the road in the lone Wednesday K-League contest.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Copa Libertaodres Final: Late Goal Gains Road Draw For Corinthians In Series Opener
At Buenos Aires:
Romarinho (seen here celebrating with teammates) delivered the equalizer in the 85th minute as Corinthians gained a 1-1 road draw in Wednesday's opening match of the two-game Copa Libertadores final. Facundo Roncaglia scored for the hosts in the 73rd minute. The series will conclude next Wednesday at Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Romarinho (seen here celebrating with teammates) delivered the equalizer in the 85th minute as Corinthians gained a 1-1 road draw in Wednesday's opening match of the two-game Copa Libertadores final. Facundo Roncaglia scored for the hosts in the 73rd minute. The series will conclude next Wednesday at Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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MLS: Reds Blow Out Impact In Montreal
At Montreal:
In the lone Wednesday Major League Soccer contest, Torsten Frings (52'), Ryan Johnson (72'), and Danny Koevermans (77') each scored a goal in the second half as Toronto FC picked up only their second league victory of the season, breaking open what was a scoreless stalemate at halftime and converting it into a 3-0 road rout of the Montreal Impact.
In the lone Wednesday Major League Soccer contest, Torsten Frings (52'), Ryan Johnson (72'), and Danny Koevermans (77') each scored a goal in the second half as Toronto FC picked up only their second league victory of the season, breaking open what was a scoreless stalemate at halftime and converting it into a 3-0 road rout of the Montreal Impact.
EURO 2012: Cesc Connects On Winning PK In Shootout As Spain Advances To Final
At Donetsk, Ukraine:
After 120 scoreless minutes, Andres Iniesta, Gerard Pique, Sergio Ramos, and with the winning spot kick, Cesc Fabregas, converted their penalty kicks as Spain defeated Portugal 4-2 in the penalty-kick shootout to advance to Sunday's European Championship final in Kiev against the winner of Thursday's Italy-Germany semifinal.
Seen here is Spain's goalkeeper Iker Casillas making a save on Joao Moutinho's spot kick during the shootout.
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After 120 scoreless minutes, Andres Iniesta, Gerard Pique, Sergio Ramos, and with the winning spot kick, Cesc Fabregas, converted their penalty kicks as Spain defeated Portugal 4-2 in the penalty-kick shootout to advance to Sunday's European Championship final in Kiev against the winner of Thursday's Italy-Germany semifinal.
Seen here is Spain's goalkeeper Iker Casillas making a save on Joao Moutinho's spot kick during the shootout.
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1-1 Draw In Gulbene
At Gulbene, Latvia:
The Wednesday Latvian Virsliga contest between Gulbene 2005 and visiting FK Liepajas Metalurgs ended in a 1-1 stalemate.
The Wednesday Latvian Virsliga contest between Gulbene 2005 and visiting FK Liepajas Metalurgs ended in a 1-1 stalemate.
Home Win For Dinamo Minsk
At Minsk, Belarus:
In Wednesday action from the Premier League of Belarus, Bruno Zita Mbanangoye scored the only goal of the match in the 68th minute as Dinamo Minsk blanked visiting----and basement-residing----Dinamo Brest 1-0.
In Wednesday action from the Premier League of Belarus, Bruno Zita Mbanangoye scored the only goal of the match in the 68th minute as Dinamo Minsk blanked visiting----and basement-residing----Dinamo Brest 1-0.
FC Tokyo Beaten At Home By Defending Champs
At Tokyo:
In Wednesday J.League action, Tatsuya Masushima scored the only goal of the match in first-half stoppage time (45'+1) as defending champions Kashiwa Reysol (currently sitting seventh) defeated fifth-place FC Tokyo 1-0 on the road.
In Wednesday J.League action, Tatsuya Masushima scored the only goal of the match in first-half stoppage time (45'+1) as defending champions Kashiwa Reysol (currently sitting seventh) defeated fifth-place FC Tokyo 1-0 on the road.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
US Open Cup: All-MLS Semifinal Round
Four games were played on Tuesday as the quarterfinal round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup tournament took place as three clubs from the third-division USL Pro League remained alive as action started.
At Chester, Pennsylvania:
Lionard Pajoy scored twice (29', PK-68') as the Philadelphia Union took care of the visiting Harrisburg City Islanders (USPL) 5-2.
At Kansas City, Kansas:
C. J. Sapong scored twice (4', 59') as Sporting Kansas City dominated the visiting Dayton Dutch Lions (USPL) 3-0.
At Fullerton, California:
Jose Erick Correa scored twice, scoring first in the 65th minute, then notching the winning goal deep into second-half stoppage time (90'+4) as Chivas USA defeated the visiting Charlotte Eagles (USPL) 2-1.
At San Francisco:
Cordell Cato scored the only goal of the match in the 19th minute as the Seattle Sounders, in the lone all-MLS contest, defeated the San Jose Earthquakes, who finished the game with ten men, 1-0.
On July 11, Chivas USA will travel to Tukwila, Washington to take on the Seattle Sounders while Sporting Kansas City will visit the Philadelphia Union the next day, with the winners to meet on August 7 or 8 for the title and a berth in the group stage of the 2013-14 CONCACAF Champions League.
At Chester, Pennsylvania:
Lionard Pajoy scored twice (29', PK-68') as the Philadelphia Union took care of the visiting Harrisburg City Islanders (USPL) 5-2.
At Kansas City, Kansas:
C. J. Sapong scored twice (4', 59') as Sporting Kansas City dominated the visiting Dayton Dutch Lions (USPL) 3-0.
At Fullerton, California:
Jose Erick Correa scored twice, scoring first in the 65th minute, then notching the winning goal deep into second-half stoppage time (90'+4) as Chivas USA defeated the visiting Charlotte Eagles (USPL) 2-1.
At San Francisco:
Cordell Cato scored the only goal of the match in the 19th minute as the Seattle Sounders, in the lone all-MLS contest, defeated the San Jose Earthquakes, who finished the game with ten men, 1-0.
On July 11, Chivas USA will travel to Tukwila, Washington to take on the Seattle Sounders while Sporting Kansas City will visit the Philadelphia Union the next day, with the winners to meet on August 7 or 8 for the title and a berth in the group stage of the 2013-14 CONCACAF Champions League.
Smashing Win For The Cactus
At Tallinn, Estonia:
Karl Mool (1', 3') and Andre Frolov (25', 54') each scored twice on Tuesday as FC Flora demolished visiting Viljandi 5-0 in Estonian Meistriliiga action.
Karl Mool (1', 3') and Andre Frolov (25', 54') each scored twice on Tuesday as FC Flora demolished visiting Viljandi 5-0 in Estonian Meistriliiga action.
Draw For Europa League's First Two Qualifying Rounds
The draw for the first two qualifying rounds of the Europa League took place on Monday at Nyon, Switzerland.
FIRST QUALIFYING ROUND:
The opening contest of each respective two-game series will take place on July 5 with the return match to take place on July 12. The game-one hosts are listed first.
Inter Baku (Azerbaijan) vs. Narva Trans (Estonia)
FK Senica (Slovakia) vs. MTK Budapest (Hungary)
KF Tirana (Albania) vs. CS Grevenmacher (Luxembourg)
Torpedo Kutaisi (Georgia) vs. FC Aktobe (Kazakhstan)
FK Borac Banja Luka (Bosnia and Herzegovina) vs. Celik Niksic (Montenegro)
FC Baku (Azerbaijan) vs. Mura 05 (Slovenia)
IF Elfsborg (Sweden) vs. Floriana FC (Malta)
Renova (Macedonia) vs. AC Libertas (San Marino)
FC Santa Coloma (Andorra) vs. NK Osijek (Croatia)
FK Jagodina (Serbia) vs. FC Ordabasy (Kazakhstan)
Differdange 03 (Luxembourg) vs. NSI Runavik (Faroe Islands)
Rosenborg (Norway) vs. Crusaders FC (Northern Ireland)
MYPA (Finland) vs. Cefn Druids (Wales)
FK Siauliai (Lithuania) vs. Levadia Tallinn (Estonia)
Bohemians (Republic of Ireland) vs. Por Akureyri (Iceland)
FK Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) vs. Hibernians FC (Malta)
FC Twente (Netherlands) vs. UE Santa Coloma (Andorra)
FK Rudar Pljevlja (Montenegro) vs. Shirak FC (Armenia)
Flamurtari Flore (Albania) vs. Budapest Honved FC (Hungary)
FC Dacia Chisinau (Moldova) vs. NK Celje (Slovenia)
Suduva Marijampole (Lithuania) vs. FC Daugava (Latvia)
KuPS (Finland) vs. Llanelli AFC (Wales)
Kalmar FF (Sweden) vs. Cliftonville FC (Northern Ireland)
Vikingur (Faroe Islands) vs. FC Gomel (Belarus)
FH Hafnarfjordur (Iceland) vs. USV Eschen/Mauren (Liechtenstein)
Lech Poznan (Poland) vs. Zhetysu (Kazakhstan)
FK Khazar Lankaran (Azerbaijan) vs. Nomme Kalju (Estonia)
Birkirkara FC (Malta) vs. FK Metalurg Skopje (Macedonia)
FK Zeta (Montenegro) vs. FC Pyunik (Armenia)
Teuta Durres (Albania) vs. Metalurgi Rustavi (Georgia)
Olimpija Ljubljana (Slovenia) vs. Jeunesse Esch (Luxembourg)
EB/Streymur (Faroe Islands) vs. Gandzasar FC (Armenia)
St. Patrick's Athletic (Republic of Ireland) vs. IBV (Iceland)
FK Liepajas Metalurgs (Latvia) vs. La Fiorita (San Marino)
JJK (Finland) vs. Stabaek (Norway)
Zimbru Chisinau (Moldova) vs. Bangor City (Wales)
FK Shkendija (Macedonia) vs. Portadown FC (Northern Ireland)
SECOND QUALIFYING ROUND
The opening contest of each respective two-match series will take place on July 19 with the return contests on July 26 with the game-one hosts listed first.
Khazar Lankaran-Nomme Kalju winner vs. Lech Poznan-Zhetysu winner
Eskisehispor (Turkey) vs. St. Johnstone FC (Scotland)
Hajduk Split (Croatia) vs. Skonto FC (Latvia)
AIK (Sweden) vs. FH Hafnarfjordur-Eschen/Mauren winner
Renova-Libertas winner vs. Vikingur-Gomel winner
Naftan Novopolotsk (Belarus) vs. Red Star Belgrade (Serbia)
FK Vojvodina (Serbia) vs. Suduva Marijampole-Daugava winner
JJK-Stabaek winner vs. Zeta-Pyunik winner
BSC Young Boys (Switzerland) vs. Zimbru Chisinau-Bangor City winner
Lokomotiv Plovdiv (Bulgaria) vs. Vitesse Arnhem (Netherlands)
KF Tirana-Grevenmacher winner vs. Aalesund (Norway)
FC Metaluhr Donetsk (Ukraine) vs. Borac Banja Luka-Celik Niksic winner
Maccabi Netanya (Israel) vs. KuPS-Llanelli winner
FK Mlada Boleslav (Czech Republic) vs. Bohemians (Republic of Ireland)-Por Akureyri winner
Siauliai-Levadia Tallinn winner vs. Anorthosis Famagusta FC (Cyprus)
Milsami Orhei (Moldova) vs. Torpedo Kutaisi-Aktobe winner
NK Slaven Belupo (Croatia) vs. Shkendija-Portadown winner
Servette FC (Switzerland) vs. EB/Streymur-Gandzasar winner
FC Twente-UE Santa Coloma winner vs. Inter Turku (Finland)
Zalgiris Vilnius (Lithuania) vs. Admira Wacker Modling (Austria)
FC Santa Coloma-Osijek winner vs. Kalmar-Cliftonville winner
Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia) vs. Videoton (Hungary)
Rapid Bucharest (Romania) vs. MYPA-Cefn Druids winner
Viktoria Plzen (Czech Republic) vs. Teuta Durres-Metalurgi Rustavi winner
Baku-Mura 05 winner vs. CSKA Sofia (Bulgaria)
Inter Baku-Narva Trans winner vs. Asteras Tripolis (Greece)
KAA Gent (Belgium) vs. Differdange 03-NSI Runavik winner
FC Anzhi Makhachkala (Russia) vs. Flamurtari Vlore-Honved winner
Levski Sofia (Bulgaria) vs. FK Sarajevo-Hibernians winner
Liepajas Metalurgs-La Fiorita winner vs. Legia Warsaw (Poland)
Shakhtyor Salihorsk (Belarus) vs. SV Ried (Austria)
Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv FC (Israel) vs. Rudar Pljevja-Shirak winner
Rosenborg-Crusaders winner vs. Jagodina-Ordabasy winner
Spartak Trnava (Slovakia) vs. Sligo Rovers FC (Republic of Ireland)
Dacia Chisinau-Celje winner vs. Elfsborg-Floriana winner
NK Siroki Brijeg (Bosnia and Herzegovina) vs. St. Patrick's Athletic-IBV winner
APOEL FC (Cyprus) vs. Senica-MTK Budapest winner
Ruch Chorzow (Poland) vs. Birkirkara-Metalurg Skopje winner
AGF (Denmark) vs. Dila Gori (Georgia)
Olimpija Ljubljana-Jeunesse Esch winner vs. Tromso IL (Norway)
FIRST QUALIFYING ROUND:
The opening contest of each respective two-game series will take place on July 5 with the return match to take place on July 12. The game-one hosts are listed first.
Inter Baku (Azerbaijan) vs. Narva Trans (Estonia)
FK Senica (Slovakia) vs. MTK Budapest (Hungary)
KF Tirana (Albania) vs. CS Grevenmacher (Luxembourg)
Torpedo Kutaisi (Georgia) vs. FC Aktobe (Kazakhstan)
FK Borac Banja Luka (Bosnia and Herzegovina) vs. Celik Niksic (Montenegro)
FC Baku (Azerbaijan) vs. Mura 05 (Slovenia)
IF Elfsborg (Sweden) vs. Floriana FC (Malta)
Renova (Macedonia) vs. AC Libertas (San Marino)
FC Santa Coloma (Andorra) vs. NK Osijek (Croatia)
FK Jagodina (Serbia) vs. FC Ordabasy (Kazakhstan)
Differdange 03 (Luxembourg) vs. NSI Runavik (Faroe Islands)
Rosenborg (Norway) vs. Crusaders FC (Northern Ireland)
MYPA (Finland) vs. Cefn Druids (Wales)
FK Siauliai (Lithuania) vs. Levadia Tallinn (Estonia)
Bohemians (Republic of Ireland) vs. Por Akureyri (Iceland)
FK Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) vs. Hibernians FC (Malta)
FC Twente (Netherlands) vs. UE Santa Coloma (Andorra)
FK Rudar Pljevlja (Montenegro) vs. Shirak FC (Armenia)
Flamurtari Flore (Albania) vs. Budapest Honved FC (Hungary)
FC Dacia Chisinau (Moldova) vs. NK Celje (Slovenia)
Suduva Marijampole (Lithuania) vs. FC Daugava (Latvia)
KuPS (Finland) vs. Llanelli AFC (Wales)
Kalmar FF (Sweden) vs. Cliftonville FC (Northern Ireland)
Vikingur (Faroe Islands) vs. FC Gomel (Belarus)
FH Hafnarfjordur (Iceland) vs. USV Eschen/Mauren (Liechtenstein)
Lech Poznan (Poland) vs. Zhetysu (Kazakhstan)
FK Khazar Lankaran (Azerbaijan) vs. Nomme Kalju (Estonia)
Birkirkara FC (Malta) vs. FK Metalurg Skopje (Macedonia)
FK Zeta (Montenegro) vs. FC Pyunik (Armenia)
Teuta Durres (Albania) vs. Metalurgi Rustavi (Georgia)
Olimpija Ljubljana (Slovenia) vs. Jeunesse Esch (Luxembourg)
EB/Streymur (Faroe Islands) vs. Gandzasar FC (Armenia)
St. Patrick's Athletic (Republic of Ireland) vs. IBV (Iceland)
FK Liepajas Metalurgs (Latvia) vs. La Fiorita (San Marino)
JJK (Finland) vs. Stabaek (Norway)
Zimbru Chisinau (Moldova) vs. Bangor City (Wales)
FK Shkendija (Macedonia) vs. Portadown FC (Northern Ireland)
SECOND QUALIFYING ROUND
The opening contest of each respective two-match series will take place on July 19 with the return contests on July 26 with the game-one hosts listed first.
Khazar Lankaran-Nomme Kalju winner vs. Lech Poznan-Zhetysu winner
Eskisehispor (Turkey) vs. St. Johnstone FC (Scotland)
Hajduk Split (Croatia) vs. Skonto FC (Latvia)
AIK (Sweden) vs. FH Hafnarfjordur-Eschen/Mauren winner
Renova-Libertas winner vs. Vikingur-Gomel winner
Naftan Novopolotsk (Belarus) vs. Red Star Belgrade (Serbia)
FK Vojvodina (Serbia) vs. Suduva Marijampole-Daugava winner
JJK-Stabaek winner vs. Zeta-Pyunik winner
BSC Young Boys (Switzerland) vs. Zimbru Chisinau-Bangor City winner
Lokomotiv Plovdiv (Bulgaria) vs. Vitesse Arnhem (Netherlands)
KF Tirana-Grevenmacher winner vs. Aalesund (Norway)
FC Metaluhr Donetsk (Ukraine) vs. Borac Banja Luka-Celik Niksic winner
Maccabi Netanya (Israel) vs. KuPS-Llanelli winner
FK Mlada Boleslav (Czech Republic) vs. Bohemians (Republic of Ireland)-Por Akureyri winner
Siauliai-Levadia Tallinn winner vs. Anorthosis Famagusta FC (Cyprus)
Milsami Orhei (Moldova) vs. Torpedo Kutaisi-Aktobe winner
NK Slaven Belupo (Croatia) vs. Shkendija-Portadown winner
Servette FC (Switzerland) vs. EB/Streymur-Gandzasar winner
FC Twente-UE Santa Coloma winner vs. Inter Turku (Finland)
Zalgiris Vilnius (Lithuania) vs. Admira Wacker Modling (Austria)
FC Santa Coloma-Osijek winner vs. Kalmar-Cliftonville winner
Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia) vs. Videoton (Hungary)
Rapid Bucharest (Romania) vs. MYPA-Cefn Druids winner
Viktoria Plzen (Czech Republic) vs. Teuta Durres-Metalurgi Rustavi winner
Baku-Mura 05 winner vs. CSKA Sofia (Bulgaria)
Inter Baku-Narva Trans winner vs. Asteras Tripolis (Greece)
KAA Gent (Belgium) vs. Differdange 03-NSI Runavik winner
FC Anzhi Makhachkala (Russia) vs. Flamurtari Vlore-Honved winner
Levski Sofia (Bulgaria) vs. FK Sarajevo-Hibernians winner
Liepajas Metalurgs-La Fiorita winner vs. Legia Warsaw (Poland)
Shakhtyor Salihorsk (Belarus) vs. SV Ried (Austria)
Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv FC (Israel) vs. Rudar Pljevja-Shirak winner
Rosenborg-Crusaders winner vs. Jagodina-Ordabasy winner
Spartak Trnava (Slovakia) vs. Sligo Rovers FC (Republic of Ireland)
Dacia Chisinau-Celje winner vs. Elfsborg-Floriana winner
NK Siroki Brijeg (Bosnia and Herzegovina) vs. St. Patrick's Athletic-IBV winner
APOEL FC (Cyprus) vs. Senica-MTK Budapest winner
Ruch Chorzow (Poland) vs. Birkirkara-Metalurg Skopje winner
AGF (Denmark) vs. Dila Gori (Georgia)
Olimpija Ljubljana-Jeunesse Esch winner vs. Tromso IL (Norway)
Monday, June 25, 2012
Draw For First Two Qualifying Rounds For UEFA Champions League
The draw for the first two rounds of qualifying for the upcoming UEFA Champions League took place on Monday at Nyon, Switzerland.
FIRST QUALIFYING ROUND:
The opening contest in each of these respective two-match series will be played on July 3 and 4 with the return games on July 10 and 11. The clubs hosting the series openers are listed first.
F91 Dudelange (Luxembourg) vs. Tre Penne (San Marino)
Valletta FC (Malta) vs. Lusitanos (Andorra)
Linfield FC (Northern Ireland) vs. B36 Torshavn (Faroe Islands)
SECOND QUALIFYING ROUND:
The opening matches of the respective two-game series will take place July 17 and 18 with the return contests to be played on July 24 and 25. The opening-game hosts are listed first,
Skenderbeu Korce (Albania) vs. Debrecen VSC (Hungary)
NK Maribor (Slovenia) vs. FK Zeljeznicar (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
MSK Zilina (Slovakia) vs. Ironi Kiryat Shmona (Israel)
FC BATE Borisov (Belarus) vs. FK Vardar (Macedonia)
AEL Limassol (Cyprus) vs. Linfield-B36 winner
Shamrock Rovers (Republic of Ireland) vs. Ekranas (Lithuania)
FC Flora Tallinn (Estonia) vs. FC Basel (Switzerland)
The New Saints (Wales) vs. Helsingborgs IF (Sweden)
HJK Helsinki (Finland) vs. KR Reykjavik (Iceland)
Molde FK (Norway) vs. FK Ventspils (Latvia)
F91 Dudelange-Tre Penne winner vs. FC Red Bull Salzburg (Austria)
Slovan Liberec (Czech Republic) vs. Shakhter Karagandy (Kazakhstan)
PFC Ludogorets Razgrad (Bulgaria) vs. Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia)
Neftchi Baku (Azerbaijan) vs. FC Zestafoni (Georgia)
Ulisses FC (Armenia) vs. FC Sheriff Tiraspol (Moldova)
Valletta-Lusitanos winner vs. Partizan Belgrade (Serbia)
FK Buducnost Podgorica (Montenegro) vs. Slask Wroclaw (Poland)
FIRST QUALIFYING ROUND:
The opening contest in each of these respective two-match series will be played on July 3 and 4 with the return games on July 10 and 11. The clubs hosting the series openers are listed first.
F91 Dudelange (Luxembourg) vs. Tre Penne (San Marino)
Valletta FC (Malta) vs. Lusitanos (Andorra)
Linfield FC (Northern Ireland) vs. B36 Torshavn (Faroe Islands)
SECOND QUALIFYING ROUND:
The opening matches of the respective two-game series will take place July 17 and 18 with the return contests to be played on July 24 and 25. The opening-game hosts are listed first,
Skenderbeu Korce (Albania) vs. Debrecen VSC (Hungary)
NK Maribor (Slovenia) vs. FK Zeljeznicar (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
MSK Zilina (Slovakia) vs. Ironi Kiryat Shmona (Israel)
FC BATE Borisov (Belarus) vs. FK Vardar (Macedonia)
AEL Limassol (Cyprus) vs. Linfield-B36 winner
Shamrock Rovers (Republic of Ireland) vs. Ekranas (Lithuania)
FC Flora Tallinn (Estonia) vs. FC Basel (Switzerland)
The New Saints (Wales) vs. Helsingborgs IF (Sweden)
HJK Helsinki (Finland) vs. KR Reykjavik (Iceland)
Molde FK (Norway) vs. FK Ventspils (Latvia)
F91 Dudelange-Tre Penne winner vs. FC Red Bull Salzburg (Austria)
Slovan Liberec (Czech Republic) vs. Shakhter Karagandy (Kazakhstan)
PFC Ludogorets Razgrad (Bulgaria) vs. Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia)
Neftchi Baku (Azerbaijan) vs. FC Zestafoni (Georgia)
Ulisses FC (Armenia) vs. FC Sheriff Tiraspol (Moldova)
Valletta-Lusitanos winner vs. Partizan Belgrade (Serbia)
FK Buducnost Podgorica (Montenegro) vs. Slask Wroclaw (Poland)
Goose Eggs In Helsinki
At Helsinki, Finland:
The Monday Finnish Veikkausliiga contest between league-leading HJK Helsinki and visiting TPS ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
The Monday Finnish Veikkausliiga contest between league-leading HJK Helsinki and visiting TPS ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
MLS: Timbers Top Sounders In Cascadia Cup Clash; Brandon Barklage Haunts Former Team In Red Bulls Victory Over DCU
Two games were played in Major League Soccer on Sunday.
At Portland, Oregon:
Kris Boyd (16') and David Horst (25') provided the goals as the Portland Timbers defeated the visiting Seattle Sounders 2-1 for their first MLS triumph over their arch-rivals and three points in Cascadia Cup competition.
At Harrison, New Jersey:
Brandon Barklage scored twice (20', 47') against his former team while Jan Gunnar Solli scored the game winner in the 55th minute as the New York Red Bulls pulled themselves level on points atop the Eastern Conference standings following their 3-2 win over visiting DC United.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. DC United (GP: 17; GD: +9; PTS: 30)
2. New York (GP: 16; GD: +7; PTS: 30)
3. Kansas City (GP: 15; GD: +5; PTS: 29)
4. Chicago (GP: 15; GD: +1; PTS: 24)
5. Houston (GP: 15; GD: -3; PTS: 20)
6. Columbus (GP: 14; GD: -1; PTS: 19)
7. New England (GP: 15; GD: 0; PTS: 18)
8. Montreal (GP: 16; GD: -2; PTS: 18)
9. Philadelphia (GP: 13; GD: -3; PTS: 11)
10. Toronto FC (GP: 13; GD: -15; PTS: 5)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. San Jose (GP: 16; GD: + 12; PTS: 33)
2. Real Salt Lake (GP: 17; GD: +9; PTS: 32)
3. Vancouver (GP: 16; GD: -1; PTS: 26)
4. Seattle (GP: 16; GD: +3; PTS: 25)
5. Los Angeles (GP: 16; GD: -1; PTS: 20)
6. Colorado (GP: 15; GD: 0; PTS: 19)
7. Chivas USA (GP: 16; GD: -7; PTS: 19)
8. Portland (GP: 14; GD: -3; PTS: 16)
9. FC Dallas (GP: 17; GD: -10; PTS: 14)
At Portland, Oregon:
Kris Boyd (16') and David Horst (25') provided the goals as the Portland Timbers defeated the visiting Seattle Sounders 2-1 for their first MLS triumph over their arch-rivals and three points in Cascadia Cup competition.
At Harrison, New Jersey:
Brandon Barklage scored twice (20', 47') against his former team while Jan Gunnar Solli scored the game winner in the 55th minute as the New York Red Bulls pulled themselves level on points atop the Eastern Conference standings following their 3-2 win over visiting DC United.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. DC United (GP: 17; GD: +9; PTS: 30)
2. New York (GP: 16; GD: +7; PTS: 30)
3. Kansas City (GP: 15; GD: +5; PTS: 29)
4. Chicago (GP: 15; GD: +1; PTS: 24)
5. Houston (GP: 15; GD: -3; PTS: 20)
6. Columbus (GP: 14; GD: -1; PTS: 19)
7. New England (GP: 15; GD: 0; PTS: 18)
8. Montreal (GP: 16; GD: -2; PTS: 18)
9. Philadelphia (GP: 13; GD: -3; PTS: 11)
10. Toronto FC (GP: 13; GD: -15; PTS: 5)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. San Jose (GP: 16; GD: + 12; PTS: 33)
2. Real Salt Lake (GP: 17; GD: +9; PTS: 32)
3. Vancouver (GP: 16; GD: -1; PTS: 26)
4. Seattle (GP: 16; GD: +3; PTS: 25)
5. Los Angeles (GP: 16; GD: -1; PTS: 20)
6. Colorado (GP: 15; GD: 0; PTS: 19)
7. Chivas USA (GP: 16; GD: -7; PTS: 19)
8. Portland (GP: 14; GD: -3; PTS: 16)
9. FC Dallas (GP: 17; GD: -10; PTS: 14)
Home Draw For Club Africain
At Tunis, Tunisia:
Ezechiel N'Douassel scored the game-tying goal in the 53rd minute as Club Africain gained a 1-1 Sunday Tunisian Ligue 1 home deadlock with Monastir. Zied Derbali scored for the guests in the 28th minute.
Ezechiel N'Douassel scored the game-tying goal in the 53rd minute as Club Africain gained a 1-1 Sunday Tunisian Ligue 1 home deadlock with Monastir. Zied Derbali scored for the guests in the 28th minute.
Late Goal Rescues Home Draw For Trond Kids
At Trondheim, Norway:
Borek Dockal's double (PK-45'+1, 77) combined with Lars Saetra's own goal in the fourth minute to carry Rosenborg to a 3-3 Sunday Norwegian Eliteserien home draw with Stromsgodset. Ola Kamara delivered a hat trick (44', 65', 74') for the guests who now sit atop the league standings.
Borek Dockal's double (PK-45'+1, 77) combined with Lars Saetra's own goal in the fourth minute to carry Rosenborg to a 3-3 Sunday Norwegian Eliteserien home draw with Stromsgodset. Ola Kamara delivered a hat trick (44', 65', 74') for the guests who now sit atop the league standings.
Home Draw Drops Seoul To Third In K-League Standings
At Seoul, South Korea:
Maranhao's equalizer in the 46th minute lifted Ulsan Hyundai to a 1-1 Sunday K-League road draw with FC Seoul, who fell to third place in the league standings. Mauricio Molina scored in the 41st minute for the hosts.
Maranhao's equalizer in the 46th minute lifted Ulsan Hyundai to a 1-1 Sunday K-League road draw with FC Seoul, who fell to third place in the league standings. Mauricio Molina scored in the 41st minute for the hosts.
Home Draw For B36
At Torshavn, Faroe Islands:
B36 and visiting TB battled to a 2-2 Sunday Faroese Meistaradeildin draw.
B36 and visiting TB battled to a 2-2 Sunday Faroese Meistaradeildin draw.
Colo-Colo Blown Out In Semifinal Finale, Lose Series
At Santiago, Chile:
Junior Fernandes delivered a natural hat trick on Sunday (21', 82', 90') as Universidad de Chile blew out visiting Colo-Colo 4-0 in the second game of their two-game Chilean Primera Division Apertura playoff semifinal series, (in which each team earned three points) which they won due to superior goal differential (+2 to -2).
Junior Fernandes delivered a natural hat trick on Sunday (21', 82', 90') as Universidad de Chile blew out visiting Colo-Colo 4-0 in the second game of their two-game Chilean Primera Division Apertura playoff semifinal series, (in which each team earned three points) which they won due to superior goal differential (+2 to -2).
Santos And Coritiba Battle To 2-2 Draw
At Santos, Brazil:
Coritiba battled home-standing Santos to a 2-2 Sunday Brazilian Serie A draw. Rafinha (50') and Lincoln (PK-75') scored for the visitors while the Santos tallies came courtesy of Edu Dracena (32') and Neymar (71').
Coritiba battled home-standing Santos to a 2-2 Sunday Brazilian Serie A draw. Rafinha (50') and Lincoln (PK-75') scored for the visitors while the Santos tallies came courtesy of Edu Dracena (32') and Neymar (71').
Boca Drop Season Finale, Finish Fourth In Clausura Standings
At Buenos Aires:
Juan Emmanuel Perea scored a natural hat trick (13', 40', 52') as All Boys held off visiting Boca Juniors 3-1 on Sunday in the Argentinian Primera Division Clausura season finale for both teams. Boca will finish in fourth place in the league standings. Arsenal de Sarandi will finish on top.
Juan Emmanuel Perea scored a natural hat trick (13', 40', 52') as All Boys held off visiting Boca Juniors 3-1 on Sunday in the Argentinian Primera Division Clausura season finale for both teams. Boca will finish in fourth place in the league standings. Arsenal de Sarandi will finish on top.
EURO 2012: England Done In Again By PK Shootout; Azzurri To Get Crack At Germany
At Kiev, Ukraine:
In the final game of the European Championship's quarterfinal round, after 120 scoreless minutes, Italy defeated England 4-3 in a penalty-kick shootout on Sunday. Mario Balotelli, Andrea Pirlo, Antonio Nocerino, and Alessandro Diamanti converted their spot kicks for the Azzurri, who will face Germany on Thursday at Warsaw, Poland in a semfinal-round encounter, with the winner to play for the title next Sunday against the Spain-Portugal winner. Here's goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon celebrating after the game. He made a key save on Ashley Cole's spot kick during the shootout.
In the final game of the European Championship's quarterfinal round, after 120 scoreless minutes, Italy defeated England 4-3 in a penalty-kick shootout on Sunday. Mario Balotelli, Andrea Pirlo, Antonio Nocerino, and Alessandro Diamanti converted their spot kicks for the Azzurri, who will face Germany on Thursday at Warsaw, Poland in a semfinal-round encounter, with the winner to play for the title next Sunday against the Spain-Portugal winner. Here's goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon celebrating after the game. He made a key save on Ashley Cole's spot kick during the shootout.
Saturday, June 23, 2012
MLS: Union Stun SKC; Impact, Fire, Quakes, Galaxy Pick Up Wins; Reds Blow Two-Goal Lead And Drop Two Points At Home; Goose Eggs For Hoops And Goats
Seven games were played in Major League Soccer on Saturday.
At Toronto:
Blake Brettschneider (71') and Chris Tierney (90'+4) each scored a second-half goal as the New England Revolution came back from two goals down to gain a 2-2 road draw with Toronto FC. Danny Koevermans (4') and Ryan Johnson (41') provided the scoring for the Reds.
At Chester, Pennsylvania:
Jack McInerney scored twice (0' 41') as the Philadelphia Union demolished visiting Sporting Kansas City 4-0.
At Montreal:
Sanna Nyassi (4'), Davy Arnaud (20'), Hassoun Camara (60'), and Patrice Bernier (PK-67') each scored a goal as the Montreal Impact doubled up the visiting Houston Dynamo 4-2.
At Bridgeview, Illinois:
Marco Pappa (1') and Dominic Oduro (26') provided the scoring as the Chicago Fire, who, despite playing the last 62 minutes with only ten men, knocked off the visiting Columbus Crew 2-1.
At Frisco, Texas:
The contest between FC Dallas and visiting Chivas USA ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
At Sandy, Utah:
Alan Gordon (75') and Chris Wondolowski (84') each scored a goal as the San Jose Earthquakes took over first place in the Western Conference following their 2-1 road win over Real Salt Lake.
At Carson, California:
Mike Magee (15'), Robbie Keane (29'), and Landon Donovan (PK-41') each scored a goal in the Los Angeles Galaxy's 3-0 home domination of the Vancouver Whitecaps.
At Toronto:
Blake Brettschneider (71') and Chris Tierney (90'+4) each scored a second-half goal as the New England Revolution came back from two goals down to gain a 2-2 road draw with Toronto FC. Danny Koevermans (4') and Ryan Johnson (41') provided the scoring for the Reds.
At Chester, Pennsylvania:
Jack McInerney scored twice (0' 41') as the Philadelphia Union demolished visiting Sporting Kansas City 4-0.
At Montreal:
Sanna Nyassi (4'), Davy Arnaud (20'), Hassoun Camara (60'), and Patrice Bernier (PK-67') each scored a goal as the Montreal Impact doubled up the visiting Houston Dynamo 4-2.
At Bridgeview, Illinois:
Marco Pappa (1') and Dominic Oduro (26') provided the scoring as the Chicago Fire, who, despite playing the last 62 minutes with only ten men, knocked off the visiting Columbus Crew 2-1.
At Frisco, Texas:
The contest between FC Dallas and visiting Chivas USA ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
At Sandy, Utah:
Alan Gordon (75') and Chris Wondolowski (84') each scored a goal as the San Jose Earthquakes took over first place in the Western Conference following their 2-1 road win over Real Salt Lake.
At Carson, California:
Mike Magee (15'), Robbie Keane (29'), and Landon Donovan (PK-41') each scored a goal in the Los Angeles Galaxy's 3-0 home domination of the Vancouver Whitecaps.
EURO 2012: Xabi Not Too Shabby As His Double Helps Spain Sink France
At Donetsk, Ukraine:
Xabi Alonso scored twice (19', shown here beating French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris; PK-90'+1) as Spain defeated France 2-0 on Saturday in a European Championship quarterfinal match. The defending champions will play Portugal in a semifinal match this coming Wednesday as Donetsk with a berth in Next Sunday's final at stake.
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Xabi Alonso scored twice (19', shown here beating French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris; PK-90'+1) as Spain defeated France 2-0 on Saturday in a European Championship quarterfinal match. The defending champions will play Portugal in a semifinal match this coming Wednesday as Donetsk with a berth in Next Sunday's final at stake.
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Home Win For FC Tokyo
At Chofu, Japan:
Aria Hasegawa (60') and Lucas Severino (76') each delivered a goal as FC Tokyo blanked visiting Cerezo Osama 2-0 in Saturday J.League action.
Aria Hasegawa (60') and Lucas Severino (76') each delivered a goal as FC Tokyo blanked visiting Cerezo Osama 2-0 in Saturday J.League action.
Two Losses In A Row For Dinamo Minsk
At Bobruisk, Belarus:
Gennadi Bliznyuk scored the only goal of the match in the 28th minute as Belshina defeated visiting Dinamo Minsk 1-0 in Saturday action from the Premier League of Belarus.
Gennadi Bliznyuk scored the only goal of the match in the 28th minute as Belshina defeated visiting Dinamo Minsk 1-0 in Saturday action from the Premier League of Belarus.
Friday, June 22, 2012
Leesiders Come Back From Two Goals Down To Gain Home Draw With Candystripes
At Cork, Ireland:
Vinny Sullivan (81') and Shane Duggan (85') each scored a goal late in the second half as Cork City came back from a two-goal deficit to gain a 2-2 Friday League of Ireland Premier Division home draw with Derry City. Rory Patterson (9', 22') scored both of the Candystripes' goals.
Vinny Sullivan (81') and Shane Duggan (85') each scored a goal late in the second half as Cork City came back from a two-goal deficit to gain a 2-2 Friday League of Ireland Premier Division home draw with Derry City. Rory Patterson (9', 22') scored both of the Candystripes' goals.
EURO 2012: Germany Cruises Past Greece
At Gdansk, Poland:
Philipp Lahm (39', shown here), Sami Khedira (61'), Miroslav Klose (68'), and Marco Reus (74') each scored once as Germany doubled up Greece 4-2 on Friday in a quarterfinal-round contest in the European Championship. The Germans next Thursday in Warsaw will face the winner of Sunday's Italy-England contest.
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Philipp Lahm (39', shown here), Sami Khedira (61'), Miroslav Klose (68'), and Marco Reus (74') each scored once as Germany doubled up Greece 4-2 on Friday in a quarterfinal-round contest in the European Championship. The Germans next Thursday in Warsaw will face the winner of Sunday's Italy-England contest.
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CALEDONIA AIA WINS CFU CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP ON PENALTY KICKS
At San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago:
After 90 scoreless minutes and after each team (Radanfah Abu Bakr for Caledonia AIA in the 98th minute, Clyde Leon for W Connection in the 106th) scored once during overtime, Caledonia AIA won the penalty-kick shootout 4-3 and won the CFU Club Championship on Thursday. Both Trinidadian clubs qualified for the upcoming CONCACAF Champions League.
Earlier Thursday, in the third-place playoff, Josh Hansen (19') and Jonathan Fana (PK-52') each scored a goal as the Puerto Rico Islanders defeated Antigua Barracuda 2-0 and also clinched a berth in the CONCACAF Champions League.
Caledonia AIA will be in Group Five in the CONCACAF Champions League's group stage alongside the Seattle Sounders and CD Marathon of Honduras.
W Connection will be in Group Eight along with Club Xelaju MC of Guatemala and Mexico's Chivas de Guadalajara.
The Puerto Rico Islanders will join the Los Angeles Galaxy and AD Isidro Metapan of El Salvador in Group Five.
After 90 scoreless minutes and after each team (Radanfah Abu Bakr for Caledonia AIA in the 98th minute, Clyde Leon for W Connection in the 106th) scored once during overtime, Caledonia AIA won the penalty-kick shootout 4-3 and won the CFU Club Championship on Thursday. Both Trinidadian clubs qualified for the upcoming CONCACAF Champions League.
Earlier Thursday, in the third-place playoff, Josh Hansen (19') and Jonathan Fana (PK-52') each scored a goal as the Puerto Rico Islanders defeated Antigua Barracuda 2-0 and also clinched a berth in the CONCACAF Champions League.
Caledonia AIA will be in Group Five in the CONCACAF Champions League's group stage alongside the Seattle Sounders and CD Marathon of Honduras.
W Connection will be in Group Eight along with Club Xelaju MC of Guatemala and Mexico's Chivas de Guadalajara.
The Puerto Rico Islanders will join the Los Angeles Galaxy and AD Isidro Metapan of El Salvador in Group Five.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Copa Libertadores: Scoreless Draw In Santiago Good Enough For Boca To Advance To Final
At Santiago, Chile:
A 0-0 Thursday stalemate on the road in game two of their Copa Libertadores semifinal series with Universidad de Chile proved good enough for Boca Juniors as the Argentinian club won the two-game series four points to one.
The Copa Libertadores two-match final between Boca Juniors and Corinthians will start next Wednesday at Buenos Aires with the return match taking place on July 4 at Sao Paulo.
The winner will take part in the FIFA Club World Cup, set to take place this coming December in Japan.
A 0-0 Thursday stalemate on the road in game two of their Copa Libertadores semifinal series with Universidad de Chile proved good enough for Boca Juniors as the Argentinian club won the two-game series four points to one.
The Copa Libertadores two-match final between Boca Juniors and Corinthians will start next Wednesday at Buenos Aires with the return match taking place on July 4 at Sao Paulo.
The winner will take part in the FIFA Club World Cup, set to take place this coming December in Japan.
EURO 2012: Cristiano Ronaldo Carries Portugal Into Semis
At Warsaw, Poland:
Cristiano Ronaldo (that's him here) scored the only goal of the match in the 79th minute on Thursday as Portugal defeated the Czech Republic 1-0 in the opening game of the quarterfinal round of the European Championship. The Navigators will face the winner of Saturday's Spain-France contest in a semifinal-round encounter next Wednesday at Donetsk, Ukraine.
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Cristiano Ronaldo (that's him here) scored the only goal of the match in the 79th minute on Thursday as Portugal defeated the Czech Republic 1-0 in the opening game of the quarterfinal round of the European Championship. The Navigators will face the winner of Saturday's Spain-France contest in a semifinal-round encounter next Wednesday at Donetsk, Ukraine.
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Home Win For Liepajas Metalurgs
At Liepaja, Latvia:
Valerijs Afanasjevs (37') and Oskars Klava (PK-72') each scored a goal on Thursday as FK Liepajas Metalurgs blanked visiting Daugava Daugavpils 2-0, preventing the visitors from moving into sole possession of first place atop the Latvian Virsliga standings.
Valerijs Afanasjevs (37') and Oskars Klava (PK-72') each scored a goal on Thursday as FK Liepajas Metalurgs blanked visiting Daugava Daugavpils 2-0, preventing the visitors from moving into sole possession of first place atop the Latvian Virsliga standings.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
MLS: Comeback Wins On Road For Galaxy And Quakes; Goats Win; Dynamo Erase Two-Goal Deficit To Gain Draw
Six games were contested in Major League Soccer on Wednesday.
At Houston:
Will Bruin scored twice (72', 90') as the Houston Dynamo erased a two-goal deficit for a 3-3 home draw with Toronto FC. Bobby Boswell also scored for the Dynamo in the 19th minute. Danny Koevermans scored twice (21', 45') and Jeremy Hall one (12') for the visiting Reds.
At Sandy, Utah:
Landon Donovan scored twice (28', 68') and Mike Magee once (50') as the Los Angeles Galaxy came back from a two-goal deficit to upend Real Salt Lake 3-2 on the road.
At Commerce City, Colorado:
Chris Wondolowski's successful second-half stoppage-time penalty kick (90'+2) carried the San Jose Earthquakes to a 2-1 come-from-behind road win over the Colorado Rapids.
At Seattle:
Patrick Ianni's 14th-minute equalizer lifted the Seattle Sounders to a 1-1 home draw with Sporting Kansas City, despite ending the game playing with ten men. Jacob Peterson scored for the visitors in the 8th minute.
At Carson, California:
Juan Pablo Angel scored the winning goal in the 82nd minute as Chivas USA defeated the visiting Montreal Impact 2-1.
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
Heath Pearce delivered the game-tying goal in the 85th minute as the New York Red Bulls drew even with the home-standing Vancouver Whitecaps at 1-1. Martin Bonjour scored for the Whitecaps in the 75th minute.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. DC United (GP: 16; GD: +10; PTS: 30)
2. Kansas City (GP: 14; GD: +9; PTS: 29)
3. New York (GP: 15; GD: +6; PTS: 27)
4. Chicago (GP: 14; GD: 0; PTS: 21)
5. Houston (GP: 14; GD: -1; PTS: 20)
6. Columbus (GP: 13; GD: 0; PTS: 19)
7. New England (GP: 14; GD: 0; PTS: 17)
8. Montreal (GP: 15; GD: -4; PTS:15)
9. Philadelphia (GP: 12; GD: -7; PTS: 8)
10. Toronto FC (GP: 12; GD: -15; PTS: 4)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Real Salt Lake (GP: 16; GD: +10; PTS: 32)
2. San Jose (GP: 15; GD: +11; PTS: 30)
3. Vancouver (GP: 15; GD: +2; PTS: 26)
4. Seattle (GP: 15; GD: +4; PTS: 25)
5. Colorado (GP: 15; GD: 0; PTS: 19)
6. Chivas USA (GP: 15; GD: -7; PTS: 18)
7. Los Angeles (GP: 15; GD: -4; PTS: 17)
8. Portland (GP: 13; GD: -4; PTS: 13)
9. FC Dallas (GP: 16; GD: -10; PTS: 13)
At Houston:
Will Bruin scored twice (72', 90') as the Houston Dynamo erased a two-goal deficit for a 3-3 home draw with Toronto FC. Bobby Boswell also scored for the Dynamo in the 19th minute. Danny Koevermans scored twice (21', 45') and Jeremy Hall one (12') for the visiting Reds.
At Sandy, Utah:
Landon Donovan scored twice (28', 68') and Mike Magee once (50') as the Los Angeles Galaxy came back from a two-goal deficit to upend Real Salt Lake 3-2 on the road.
At Commerce City, Colorado:
Chris Wondolowski's successful second-half stoppage-time penalty kick (90'+2) carried the San Jose Earthquakes to a 2-1 come-from-behind road win over the Colorado Rapids.
At Seattle:
Patrick Ianni's 14th-minute equalizer lifted the Seattle Sounders to a 1-1 home draw with Sporting Kansas City, despite ending the game playing with ten men. Jacob Peterson scored for the visitors in the 8th minute.
At Carson, California:
Juan Pablo Angel scored the winning goal in the 82nd minute as Chivas USA defeated the visiting Montreal Impact 2-1.
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
Heath Pearce delivered the game-tying goal in the 85th minute as the New York Red Bulls drew even with the home-standing Vancouver Whitecaps at 1-1. Martin Bonjour scored for the Whitecaps in the 75th minute.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. DC United (GP: 16; GD: +10; PTS: 30)
2. Kansas City (GP: 14; GD: +9; PTS: 29)
3. New York (GP: 15; GD: +6; PTS: 27)
4. Chicago (GP: 14; GD: 0; PTS: 21)
5. Houston (GP: 14; GD: -1; PTS: 20)
6. Columbus (GP: 13; GD: 0; PTS: 19)
7. New England (GP: 14; GD: 0; PTS: 17)
8. Montreal (GP: 15; GD: -4; PTS:15)
9. Philadelphia (GP: 12; GD: -7; PTS: 8)
10. Toronto FC (GP: 12; GD: -15; PTS: 4)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Real Salt Lake (GP: 16; GD: +10; PTS: 32)
2. San Jose (GP: 15; GD: +11; PTS: 30)
3. Vancouver (GP: 15; GD: +2; PTS: 26)
4. Seattle (GP: 15; GD: +4; PTS: 25)
5. Colorado (GP: 15; GD: 0; PTS: 19)
6. Chivas USA (GP: 15; GD: -7; PTS: 18)
7. Los Angeles (GP: 15; GD: -4; PTS: 17)
8. Portland (GP: 13; GD: -4; PTS: 13)
9. FC Dallas (GP: 16; GD: -10; PTS: 13)
Copa Libertadores: Santos Dethroned; Home Draw Good Enough For Corinthians To Advance To Final
At Sao Paulo, Brazil:
Danilo's equalizer in the 47th minute enabled Corinthians to come from behind to gain a 1-1 Wednesday game-two home draw with Santos, eliminating the defending Copa Libertadores champions as they won their two-game semifinal series four points to one. Corinthians will take on the Boca Juniors-Universidad de Chile winner in the two-match final which starts next Wednesday with the winner advancing to December's FIFA Club World Cup, to be played in Japan.
Danilo's equalizer in the 47th minute enabled Corinthians to come from behind to gain a 1-1 Wednesday game-two home draw with Santos, eliminating the defending Copa Libertadores champions as they won their two-game semifinal series four points to one. Corinthians will take on the Boca Juniors-Universidad de Chile winner in the two-match final which starts next Wednesday with the winner advancing to December's FIFA Club World Cup, to be played in Japan.
FH Erase Two-Goal Deficit To Gain Home Draw
At Hafnarfjordour, Iceland:
Gudhjon Antoniusson scored twice (42', 84') as FH Hafnarfjordur came back from two goals behind to gain a 2-2 Wednesday Icelandic Urvalsdeild home draw with Stjarnan. Ellert Hreinsson (2') and Gardar Johannsson (24') each scored a goal for the visitors.
Gudhjon Antoniusson scored twice (42', 84') as FH Hafnarfjordur came back from two goals behind to gain a 2-2 Wednesday Icelandic Urvalsdeild home draw with Stjarnan. Ellert Hreinsson (2') and Gardar Johannsson (24') each scored a goal for the visitors.
League-Leading HJK Knocked Off On The Road
At Mariehamn, Finland:
Saihou Jagne (17') and Aleksei Kangaskolkka (77') each scored a goal as IFK Mariehamn, currenlty sitting third in the Finnish Veikkausliiga standings, defeated visiting---and league-leading---HJK Helsinki 2-0 on Wednesday.
Saihou Jagne (17') and Aleksei Kangaskolkka (77') each scored a goal as IFK Mariehamn, currenlty sitting third in the Finnish Veikkausliiga standings, defeated visiting---and league-leading---HJK Helsinki 2-0 on Wednesday.
2-2 Road Draw For Club Africain
At Gafsa, Tunisia:
Hamza Agrebi (53') and Bilel Ifa (66') provided the scoring for Club Africain as the hosts battled back from a pair of one-goal deficits to gain a 2-2 Wednesday Tunisian Ligue 1 road draw with EGS Gafsa. Nabil Hamed (PK-34') and Ayoub Kramti (55') provided the goals for the hosts.
Hamza Agrebi (53') and Bilel Ifa (66') provided the scoring for Club Africain as the hosts battled back from a pair of one-goal deficits to gain a 2-2 Wednesday Tunisian Ligue 1 road draw with EGS Gafsa. Nabil Hamed (PK-34') and Ayoub Kramti (55') provided the goals for the hosts.
CFU Club Championship: Trinidadian Clubs Advance To Final; Clinch Berths In CONCACAF Champions League
At San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago:
The semifinal round of the CFU Club Championship took place with two games on Tuesday.
In the opener, Radanfan Abu Bakr (66') and Devorn Jorsling (86') each scored a goal as Caledonia AIA blanked Antigua Barracuda 2-0 to advance to the final.
In the nightcap, Rennie Britto scored twice (27', 67') as W Connection dominated the Puerto Rico Islanders 4-1.
The two clubs from Trinidad and Tobago was play in the final on Thursday at San Fernando. Both W Connection and Caledonia AIA clinched berths in the group stage of the upcoming CONCACAF Champions League.
The title match is the nightcap of a Thursday doubleheader which will start with the third-place playoff between Antigua Barracuda and the Puerto Rico Islanders with the winner also qualifying for the CONCACAF Champions League.
The semifinal round of the CFU Club Championship took place with two games on Tuesday.
In the opener, Radanfan Abu Bakr (66') and Devorn Jorsling (86') each scored a goal as Caledonia AIA blanked Antigua Barracuda 2-0 to advance to the final.
In the nightcap, Rennie Britto scored twice (27', 67') as W Connection dominated the Puerto Rico Islanders 4-1.
The two clubs from Trinidad and Tobago was play in the final on Thursday at San Fernando. Both W Connection and Caledonia AIA clinched berths in the group stage of the upcoming CONCACAF Champions League.
The title match is the nightcap of a Thursday doubleheader which will start with the third-place playoff between Antigua Barracuda and the Puerto Rico Islanders with the winner also qualifying for the CONCACAF Champions League.
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