At Commerce City, Colorado:
In the lone Sunday Major League Soccer contest, Jaime Castrillon's equalizer in the 16th minute enabled the Colorado Rapids to gain a 1-1 home draw with the Los Angeles Galaxy, whose goal came in the 10th minute from Marcelo Sarvas.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. x-Kansas City (GP: 31; GF: 39; GD: +14; PTS: 58)
2. New York (GP: 31; GF: 54; GD: +10; PTS: 53)
3. Chicago (GP: 30; GF: 42; GD: +6; PTS: 53)
4. DC United (GP: 31; GF: 48; GD: +8; PTS: 51)
5. Houston (GP: 31; GF: 44; GD: +7; PTS: 49)
6. Columbus (GP: 31; GF: 39; GD: 0; PTS: 48)
7. Montreal (GP: 31; GF: 44; GD: -5; PTS: 40)
8.z-Philadelphia (GP: 29; GF: 31; GD: -5; PTS: 30)
9.z-New England (GP: 31; GF: 37; GD: -6; PTS: 29)
10.z-Toronto FC (GP: 31; GF: 35; GD: -24; PTS: 22)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. x-San Jose (GP: 31; GF: 65; GD: +26; PTS: 61)
2. x-Real Salt Lake (GP: 31; GF: 44; GD: +10; PTS: 52)
3. x-Los Angeles (GP: 31; GF: 55; GD: +12; PTS: 50)
4. x-Seattle (GP: 30; GF: 45; GD: +14; PTS: 49)
5. Vancouver (GP: 31; GF: 31; GD: -9; PTS: 39)
6. FC Dallas (GP: 31; GF: 38; GD: -3; PTS: 37)
7. Colorado (GP: 31; GF: 39; GD: -7; PTS: 31)
8. Portland (GP: 31; GF: 32; GD: -20; PTS: 30)
9. Chivas USA (GP: 30; GF: 21; GD: -28; PTS: 28)
x-Clinched playoff berth
z-Eliminated from playoff contention
Sunday, September 30, 2012
1-0 Home Win For Ajax
At Amsterdam, Netherlands:
Christian Eriksen scored the only goal of the match in the 68th minute as Ajax Amsterdam downed visiting FC Twente 1-0 in Saturday Dutch Eredivisie action.
Christian Eriksen scored the only goal of the match in the 68th minute as Ajax Amsterdam downed visiting FC Twente 1-0 in Saturday Dutch Eredivisie action.
You The Man, Kevin; Double Carries The Day For PSG
At Paris:
Kevin Gameiro scored both goals (11', 33') in Paris Saint-Germain's 2-0 Saturday French Ligue 1 home blanking of FC Sochaux.
Kevin Gameiro scored both goals (11', 33') in Paris Saint-Germain's 2-0 Saturday French Ligue 1 home blanking of FC Sochaux.
Late Goals Carry Bayern To Road Win
At Bremen, Germany:
Luis Gustavo Dias (81') and Mario Mandzukic (83') each scored a goal two minutes apart late in the second half on Saturday as Bayern Munich blanked Werder Bremen 2-0 on the road for their sixth win in as many German Bundesliga contests to start the season.
Luis Gustavo Dias (81') and Mario Mandzukic (83') each scored a goal two minutes apart late in the second half on Saturday as Bayern Munich blanked Werder Bremen 2-0 on the road for their sixth win in as many German Bundesliga contests to start the season.
Rossoneri Settle For 1-1 Road Draw
At Parma, Italy:
Daniele Galloppa delivered the equalizer in the 66th minute as Parma gained a 1-1 Saturday Italian Serie A home draw with AC Milan. Stephen El Shaarawy scored in the 50th minute for the visiting Rossoneri.
Daniele Galloppa delivered the equalizer in the 66th minute as Parma gained a 1-1 Saturday Italian Serie A home draw with AC Milan. Stephen El Shaarawy scored in the 50th minute for the visiting Rossoneri.
Five In A Row For Queen Of The South
At Dumfries, Scotland:
Nicky Clark scored the only goal of the match in the 67th minute on Saturday as Queen of the South won their fifth straight Scottish Second Division contest, 1-0 at home over Alloa Athletic.
Nicky Clark scored the only goal of the match in the 67th minute on Saturday as Queen of the South won their fifth straight Scottish Second Division contest, 1-0 at home over Alloa Athletic.
Archie Campbell (NOT that one) Delivers The Goods For The Ton
At Dundee, England:
Archie Campbell scored twice (49', 79') as Greenock Morton defeated Airdrie United 3-2 in Saturday Scottish First Division action. The win was The Ton's fourth in a row.
Archie Campbell scored twice (49', 79') as Greenock Morton defeated Airdrie United 3-2 in Saturday Scottish First Division action. The win was The Ton's fourth in a row.
Bhoys Back On Winning Track
At Motherwell, Scotland:
Gary Hooper scored what turned out to be the winning goal in the 32nd minute as Celtic defeated Motherwell 2-0 on Saturday to jump past their hosts to the top of the Scottish Premier League standings.
Gary Hooper scored what turned out to be the winning goal in the 32nd minute as Celtic defeated Motherwell 2-0 on Saturday to jump past their hosts to the top of the Scottish Premier League standings.
Easy Win For U's
At Barrow-in-Furness, England:
Michael Gash (PK-5'), Matthew Flynn (8'), Andy Pugh (52'), and Tom Shaw (72') each scored a goal on Saturday as Cambridge United dominated Barrow 4-1 on the road in English Conference National action.
Michael Gash (PK-5'), Matthew Flynn (8'), Andy Pugh (52'), and Tom Shaw (72') each scored a goal on Saturday as Cambridge United dominated Barrow 4-1 on the road in English Conference National action.
Road Win For Stanley
At Kingston upon Thames, England:
Padraig Amond (25') and Peter Murphy (78') provided the scoring that carried Accrington Stanley to their second straight English League Two victory, a 2-1 Saturday road win over struggling AFC Wimbledon.
Padraig Amond (25') and Peter Murphy (78') provided the scoring that carried Accrington Stanley to their second straight English League Two victory, a 2-1 Saturday road win over struggling AFC Wimbledon.
Blades Held To Home Draw
At Sheffield, England:
Lee Hughes' equalizer at 76 minutes carried Notts County to a 1-1 Saturday English League One road draw with Sheffield United. Dave Kitson scored in the 51st minute for the Blades.
Lee Hughes' equalizer at 76 minutes carried Notts County to a 1-1 Saturday English League One road draw with Sheffield United. Dave Kitson scored in the 51st minute for the Blades.
Four In A Row For Wolves
At Wolverhampton, England:
Bakary Sako scored the only goal of the match in the 43rd minute on Saturday as Wolverhampton Wanderers won their fourth consecutive English League Championship contest (their longest in-league winning streak in nearly four years), 1-0 over visiting Sheffield Wednesday. The win leaves Wolves level on points with Brighton & Hove Albion and Cardiff City for top spot in the league standings.
Bakary Sako scored the only goal of the match in the 43rd minute on Saturday as Wolverhampton Wanderers won their fourth consecutive English League Championship contest (their longest in-league winning streak in nearly four years), 1-0 over visiting Sheffield Wednesday. The win leaves Wolves level on points with Brighton & Hove Albion and Cardiff City for top spot in the league standings.
Spurs Defeat Red Devils At Old Trafford In League Play For First Time In 23 Years
At Manchester, England:
Clint Dempsey scored the game-winning goal in the 52nd minute on Saturday as Tottenham Hotspur held off Manchester United 3-2 on the road in English Premier League action. The win was the first for Spurs on the road against the Red Devils since 1989.
Clint Dempsey scored the game-winning goal in the 52nd minute on Saturday as Tottenham Hotspur held off Manchester United 3-2 on the road in English Premier League action. The win was the first for Spurs on the road against the Red Devils since 1989.
Alex Darlington Hat Trick Helps Fuel TNS
At Oswestry, England:
Alex Darlington delivered a hat trick (5', PK-26', 41') during a four-goal first half as The New Saints demolished visiting Port Talbot Town 5-0 in Saturday Welsh Premier League action.
Alex Darlington delivered a hat trick (5', PK-26', 41') during a four-goal first half as The New Saints demolished visiting Port Talbot Town 5-0 in Saturday Welsh Premier League action.
Late Goal Nets Road Draw For Metalist
At Odessa, Ukraine:
Willian provided the equalizer in the 88th minute to carry FC Metalist Kharkiv to a 1-1 Saturday Ukrainian Premier League road draw with FC Chornomorets Odessa. Anderson Santana converted his penalty kick for the hosts in the 41st minute.
Willian provided the equalizer in the 88th minute to carry FC Metalist Kharkiv to a 1-1 Saturday Ukrainian Premier League road draw with FC Chornomorets Odessa. Anderson Santana converted his penalty kick for the hosts in the 41st minute.
Late Goals Carry Yellow Submarine
At Villarreal, Spain:
Hernan Perez (80') and Ikechukwu Uche (90'+1) provided the scoring as Villarreal blanked visiting Cordoba 2-0 in Saturday Spanish Segunda Division action.
Hernan Perez (80') and Ikechukwu Uche (90'+1) provided the scoring as Villarreal blanked visiting Cordoba 2-0 in Saturday Spanish Segunda Division action.
Ajax Cape Town Score First But Prove To Be No Match For Pretoria University
At Cape Town, South Africa:
Aubrey Ngoma delivered a quadruple (42', 78', 87', 90'+3) as Pretoria University easily overcame a one-goal deficit and crushed home-standing Ajax Cape Town 5-1 in Saturday South African Premier Soccer League action.
Aubrey Ngoma delivered a quadruple (42', 78', 87', 90'+3) as Pretoria University easily overcame a one-goal deficit and crushed home-standing Ajax Cape Town 5-1 in Saturday South African Premier Soccer League action.
1-1 Road Draw For Slovan Bratislava
At Banska Bystrica, Slovakia:
Viktor Sakhnyuk's equalizer in the 64th minute enabled FK Dukla to gain a 1-1 Saturday Slovak Super League home draw with league-leading SK Slovan Bratislava. Erik Grendel scored for the visitors in the 60th minute.
Viktor Sakhnyuk's equalizer in the 64th minute enabled FK Dukla to gain a 1-1 Saturday Slovak Super League home draw with league-leading SK Slovan Bratislava. Erik Grendel scored for the visitors in the 60th minute.
More Woe For OFK Belgrade
At Ivanjica, Serbia:
Eliomar delivered a hat trick (16', 62', 90') as Javor Ivanjica defeated struggling OFK Belgrade 3-1 in Saturday Serbian Super League action.
Eliomar delivered a hat trick (16', 62', 90') as Javor Ivanjica defeated struggling OFK Belgrade 3-1 in Saturday Serbian Super League action.
Lions Come Back From Two-Goal Deficit To Gain Home Draw
At Lisbon, Portugal:
Anderson Luis (OG-75') and Ricky van Wolfswinkel (83') scored late in the second half as Sporting CP came back from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 Saturday Portuguese Primeira Liga home draw with Estoril. Steven Vitoria (PK-45') and Luis Leal (57') each scored a goal for the guests.
Anderson Luis (OG-75') and Ricky van Wolfswinkel (83') scored late in the second half as Sporting CP came back from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 Saturday Portuguese Primeira Liga home draw with Estoril. Steven Vitoria (PK-45') and Luis Leal (57') each scored a goal for the guests.
Road Draw For Legia
At Lubin, Poland:
Marek Saganowski scored twice (44', 76') as Legia Warsaw gained a 2-2 Saturday Polish Ekstraklasa road draw with struggling Zaglebie Lubin. Michal Papadopulos (35') and Robert Jez (56') each tallied once for the hosts.
Marek Saganowski scored twice (44', 76') as Legia Warsaw gained a 2-2 Saturday Polish Ekstraklasa road draw with struggling Zaglebie Lubin. Michal Papadopulos (35') and Robert Jez (56') each tallied once for the hosts.
Nice Road Win For Buducnost
At Golubovci, Montenegro:
FK Buducnost Podgorica defeated struggling FK Zeta 3-1 in Saturday action from the top flight in Montenegro.
FK Buducnost Podgorica defeated struggling FK Zeta 3-1 in Saturday action from the top flight in Montenegro.
Goose Eggs In Accre
At Accre, Israel:
The Saturday Israeli Premier League contest between Hapoel Acre and visiting Maccabi Haifa concluded in a 0-0 deadlock.
The Saturday Israeli Premier League contest between Hapoel Acre and visiting Maccabi Haifa concluded in a 0-0 deadlock.
Scoreless In Runavik
At Runavik, Faroe Islands:
The Saturday Faroese Meistaradeildin match between NSI and visiting B36 ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
The Saturday Faroese Meistaradeildin match between NSI and visiting B36 ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Slavia Knock Off Slumping Sparta In Prague Derby
At Prague, Czech Republic:
Martin Latka scored the only goal of the match in the 74th minute on Saturday as Slavia Prague, continuing their recent steady play, defeated visiting, and sagging Sparta Prague 1-0 in Czech Liga action.
Martin Latka scored the only goal of the match in the 74th minute on Saturday as Slavia Prague, continuing their recent steady play, defeated visiting, and sagging Sparta Prague 1-0 in Czech Liga action.
Saturday, September 29, 2012
MLS: Red Bulls, Crew, Dynamo, RSL Pick Up Saturday Wins; Whitecaps and Sounders (Who Clinch Playoff Berth) Battle To Scoreless Cascadia Cup Draw; DCU and Timbers Draw; Late Heroics Gain Home Draw For Quakes
Seven games were played on Saturday in Major League Soccer.
At Harrison, New Jersey:
Kenny Cooper scored twice (28', 88'), while Theirry Henry, who had a two-assist night, tallied once (90'+3) as the New York Red Bulls dominated visiting Toronto FC 4-1.
At Columbus, Ohio:
Jairo Arrieta scored twice late in the first half (44', 45'+5) and Milovan Mirosevic scored the winning goal in the 88th minute as the Columbus Crew, after blowing a two-goal lead, still defeated (and eliminated from playoff contention) the visiting Philadelphia Union 3-2.
At Houston:
Ricardo Clark (77') and Oscar Garcia Ramirez (90'+3) each scored a second-half goal as the Houston Dynamo blanked the visiting New England Revolution 2-0.
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
The Cascadia Cup contest between the Seattle Sounders and home-standing Vancouver Whitecaps ended in a 0-0 deadlock, good enough for the Sounders to clinch a playoff berth for the fourth consecutive season.
At Portland, Oregon:
Bright Dike's equalizer in the 79th minute lifted the Portland Timbers to a 1-1 home draw with DC United, whose score came in the 60th minute on Chris Pontius' successful penalty kick.
At Carson, California:
Alvaro Saborio's natural hat trick (8', 12', 65') helped Real Salt Lake bury Chivas USA 4-0 on the road.
At Santa Clara, California:
Two late goals from Steven Lenhart (82', 90'+5), along with Alan Gordon's earlier score (24') enabled the Western Conference-leading San Jose Earthquakes to gain a 3-3 home draw with FC Dallas. Blas Perez scored twice (37', 72') and Matt Hedges once (88') for the Hoops, who continue to trail Vancouver by two points for the final conference playoff berth.
At Harrison, New Jersey:
Kenny Cooper scored twice (28', 88'), while Theirry Henry, who had a two-assist night, tallied once (90'+3) as the New York Red Bulls dominated visiting Toronto FC 4-1.
At Columbus, Ohio:
Jairo Arrieta scored twice late in the first half (44', 45'+5) and Milovan Mirosevic scored the winning goal in the 88th minute as the Columbus Crew, after blowing a two-goal lead, still defeated (and eliminated from playoff contention) the visiting Philadelphia Union 3-2.
At Houston:
Ricardo Clark (77') and Oscar Garcia Ramirez (90'+3) each scored a second-half goal as the Houston Dynamo blanked the visiting New England Revolution 2-0.
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
The Cascadia Cup contest between the Seattle Sounders and home-standing Vancouver Whitecaps ended in a 0-0 deadlock, good enough for the Sounders to clinch a playoff berth for the fourth consecutive season.
At Portland, Oregon:
Bright Dike's equalizer in the 79th minute lifted the Portland Timbers to a 1-1 home draw with DC United, whose score came in the 60th minute on Chris Pontius' successful penalty kick.
At Carson, California:
Alvaro Saborio's natural hat trick (8', 12', 65') helped Real Salt Lake bury Chivas USA 4-0 on the road.
At Santa Clara, California:
Two late goals from Steven Lenhart (82', 90'+5), along with Alan Gordon's earlier score (24') enabled the Western Conference-leading San Jose Earthquakes to gain a 3-3 home draw with FC Dallas. Blas Perez scored twice (37', 72') and Matt Hedges once (88') for the Hoops, who continue to trail Vancouver by two points for the final conference playoff berth.
Scoreless Saturday For Tigres And San Luis
At San Nicolas de los Garza, Mexico:
The Saturday Mexican Liga MX contest between Tigres and visiting San Luis ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
The Saturday Mexican Liga MX contest between Tigres and visiting San Luis ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Millonarios Back On Winning Track
At Bogota, Colombia:
Oswaldo Henriquez (36') and Juan Ortiz (57') each scored a goal as league-leading Millonarios defeated visiting second-placed Junior 2-0 in Saturday Colombian Primera A action.
Oswaldo Henriquez (36') and Juan Ortiz (57') each scored a goal as league-leading Millonarios defeated visiting second-placed Junior 2-0 in Saturday Colombian Primera A action.
Dieumerci Shows No Mercy As His Double Helps Anderlecht Thump Lokeren
At Brussels:
Dieumerci Mbokani's second-half double (52', 88') helped RSC Anderlecht turn what had been after the first 50 minutes a scoreless deadlock into a 3-0 Saturday Belgian Pro League home domination of Lokeren.
Dieumerci Mbokani's second-half double (52', 88') helped RSC Anderlecht turn what had been after the first 50 minutes a scoreless deadlock into a 3-0 Saturday Belgian Pro League home domination of Lokeren.
More Problems For Paris FC
At Le Poire-sur-Vie, France:
Kevin Lefaix (PK-22') and Moussa Marega (42') each delivered a goal as Le Poire-sur-Vie defeated struggling Paris FC 2-0 in Saturday French Championnat National action at home.
Kevin Lefaix (PK-22') and Moussa Marega (42') each delivered a goal as Le Poire-sur-Vie defeated struggling Paris FC 2-0 in Saturday French Championnat National action at home.
Road Draw For League-Leading Lions
At Horsens, Denmark:
Jude Nworuh leveled things in the 33rd minute to lift AC Horsens to a 1-1 Saturday Danish Super League home draw with FC Copenhagen. Andreas Cornelius scored for the league-leading Lions in the 28th minute.
Jude Nworuh leveled things in the 33rd minute to lift AC Horsens to a 1-1 Saturday Danish Super League home draw with FC Copenhagen. Andreas Cornelius scored for the league-leading Lions in the 28th minute.
Dinamo Zagreb Top Arch-Rivals At Home
At Zagreb, Croatia:
In the latest edition of Croatia's biggest soccer rivalry, Sammir scored twice (38', PK-78') as 1.HNL-leading Dinamo Zagreb overcame an early deficit and topped arch-rivals Hajduk Split 3-1 at home on Saturday.
In the latest edition of Croatia's biggest soccer rivalry, Sammir scored twice (38', PK-78') as 1.HNL-leading Dinamo Zagreb overcame an early deficit and topped arch-rivals Hajduk Split 3-1 at home on Saturday.
Slavia Sofia No Match For Lovech
At Lovech, Bulgaria:
Armando Vajushi scored twice in the second half (57',70') as PFC Litex Lovech destroyed visiting Slavia Sofia 5-0 in Saturday Bulgarian A PFG action.
Armando Vajushi scored twice in the second half (57',70') as PFC Litex Lovech destroyed visiting Slavia Sofia 5-0 in Saturday Bulgarian A PFG action.
Easy Road Win For Liepajas Metalurgs
At Jurmala, Latvia:
In the lone Saturday Latvian Virsliga contest, FK Liepajas Metalurgs dominated Spartaks 3-0 on the road to move into second place in the league standings, five points behind table-topping Daugava Daugavpils with six league matches remaining.
In the lone Saturday Latvian Virsliga contest, FK Liepajas Metalurgs dominated Spartaks 3-0 on the road to move into second place in the league standings, five points behind table-topping Daugava Daugavpils with six league matches remaining.
Dominating Win For Anorthosis
At Larnaca, Cyprus:
Juliano Spadacio scored twice in the 34th minute (you read that right) as Anorthosis dominated visiting Alki 3-0 in Saturday Cypriot 1.Division action.
Juliano Spadacio scored twice in the 34th minute (you read that right) as Anorthosis dominated visiting Alki 3-0 in Saturday Cypriot 1.Division action.
Arjan Pisha's Equalizer Keeps KF Tirana On Top Of Superliga Standings
At Tirane, Albania:
Arjan Pisha's equalizer in the 63rd minute carried KF Tirana to a 1-1 Saturday Albanian Super League home draw with Besa Kavaje, enabling the hosts to stay on top of the league standings. Fatmir Sefa scored in the 39th minute for the guests.
Arjan Pisha's equalizer in the 63rd minute carried KF Tirana to a 1-1 Saturday Albanian Super League home draw with Besa Kavaje, enabling the hosts to stay on top of the league standings. Fatmir Sefa scored in the 39th minute for the guests.
Come-From-Behind Home Win For FC Tokyo
At Chofu, Japan:
Edmilson (54') and Nemanja Vucicevic (85') each scored a goal in the second half as FC Tokyo moved closer to assuring themselves of J.League survival with a 2-0 Saturday home win over Jubilo Iwata.
Edmilson (54') and Nemanja Vucicevic (85') each scored a goal in the second half as FC Tokyo moved closer to assuring themselves of J.League survival with a 2-0 Saturday home win over Jubilo Iwata.
FH Ends Championship Season In Style With Home Win
At Hafnarfjordur, Iceland:
Albert Ingason (10') and Olafur Snorrason (57') each scored a goal on Saturday as FH Hafnarfjordur wrapped up their triumphant Icelandic Urvalsdeild campaign with a 2-0 home blanking of Valur. As league champions, FH will play in the second round of qualifying for the 2013-14 UEFA Champions League.
Albert Ingason (10') and Olafur Snorrason (57') each scored a goal on Saturday as FH Hafnarfjordur wrapped up their triumphant Icelandic Urvalsdeild campaign with a 2-0 home blanking of Valur. As league champions, FH will play in the second round of qualifying for the 2013-14 UEFA Champions League.
Honved Beaten At Kecskemet
At Kecskemet, Hungary:
Francis Litsingi scored twice during the first half-hour (3', 30') as Kecskemeti TE defeated visiting Budapest Honved FC 2-1 in Saturday Hungarian NB I action.
Francis Litsingi scored twice during the first half-hour (3', 30') as Kecskemeti TE defeated visiting Budapest Honved FC 2-1 in Saturday Hungarian NB I action.
Easy Home Win For TSV
At Munich, Germany:
Daniel Halfar (10'), Moritz Stoppelkam (20'), and Daniel Bierokfa (24') all scored goals during a three-goal first-half blitz as TSV 1860 Munich demolished visiting Sandhausen 4-0 in Saturday German 2.Bundesliga action.
Daniel Halfar (10'), Moritz Stoppelkam (20'), and Daniel Bierokfa (24') all scored goals during a three-goal first-half blitz as TSV 1860 Munich demolished visiting Sandhausen 4-0 in Saturday German 2.Bundesliga action.
Cactus Drop Tallinn Derby Match At Home
At Tallinn, Estonia:
Ingermar Teever scored twice in the first half-hour (25', 30') as FC Levadia defeated local rivals FC Flora 2-1 on the road in Saturday Estonian Meistriliiga action.
Ingermar Teever scored twice in the first half-hour (25', 30') as FC Levadia defeated local rivals FC Flora 2-1 on the road in Saturday Estonian Meistriliiga action.
Friday, September 28, 2012
MLS: SKC Blank Fire To Tighten Hold On Top Spot In East; Lock Up Playoff Berth
At Kansas City, Kansas:
Graham Zusi scored both goals (11', 90'+6) as Sporting Kansas City became the first Eastern Conference club to lock up a playoff berth with their 2-0 home win over the Chicago Fire, lengthening their lead atop the conference standings in the lone Friday Major League Soccer contest.
Graham Zusi scored both goals (11', 90'+6) as Sporting Kansas City became the first Eastern Conference club to lock up a playoff berth with their 2-0 home win over the Chicago Fire, lengthening their lead atop the conference standings in the lone Friday Major League Soccer contest.
Trond Kids Lead League Standings After Impressive Home Win
At Trondheim, Norway:
Five different goal scorers, including Rade Prica who scored the game winner in the 68th minute, each tallied once as Rosenborg climbed up to the top of the league standings following their 5-2 home domination of Haugesund in the lone Friday Norwegian Eliteserien contest.
Five different goal scorers, including Rade Prica who scored the game winner in the 68th minute, each tallied once as Rosenborg climbed up to the top of the league standings following their 5-2 home domination of Haugesund in the lone Friday Norwegian Eliteserien contest.
Easy Win For The Blues
At Belfast, Northern Ireland:
With goals courtesy of Niall Quinn (20'), Andy Hunter (OG-41'), Brian McCaul (68'), and Ryan Henderson (78'), Linfield demolished visiting Lisburn Distillery 4-0 in Friday IFA Premiership action.
With goals courtesy of Niall Quinn (20'), Andy Hunter (OG-41'), Brian McCaul (68'), and Ryan Henderson (78'), Linfield demolished visiting Lisburn Distillery 4-0 in Friday IFA Premiership action.
Another Defeat For Eindhoven
At Eindhoven, Netherlands:
Milan Massop (43') and Jochem Jansen (73') each scored once on Friday as De Graafschap defeated strugging FC Eindhoven 2-0 on the road in Dutch Eerste Divisie action.
Milan Massop (43') and Jochem Jansen (73') each scored once on Friday as De Graafschap defeated strugging FC Eindhoven 2-0 on the road in Dutch Eerste Divisie action.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
CONCACAF Champions League: Islanders Knock Isidro Metapan Out Of Tournament (Galaxy Advance); FAS Knock Off Olimpia, Damaging Honduran Club's Knockout Stage Hopes
Two games in the group stage of the CONCACAF Champions League were contested on Thursday.
Group Three:
At San Salvador, El Salvador:
Alejandro de la Cruz (78') and Juan Moscoso (90') each delivered a goal as CD FAS came from behind to upend visiting CD Olimpia 2-1, damaging the Honduran club's chances of winning the group and advancing to the quarterfinal round.
GROUP THREE STANDINGS:
1. Houston Dynamo (GP: 3; GD: +6; PTS: 7)
2. CD Olimpia (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
3. z-CD FAS (GP: 4; GD: -8; PTS: 3)
z-Eliminated from tournament
Group Five:
At Bayamon, Puerto Rico:
Hector Ramos scored twice (40', 79') as the Puerto Rico Islanders dominated visiting Isidro Metapan 3-0, thus locking up the Group Five title and a berth in the quarterfinal round for the Los Angeles Galaxy.
GROUP FIVE STANDINGS:
1. xy-Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 3; GD: +7; PTS: 7)
2. z-Puerto Rico Islanders (GP:4; GD: -3; PTS: 4)
3. z-AD Isidro Metapan (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 3)
xy-Won Group Five and advanced to the quarterfinal round
z-Eliminated from tournament
Group Three:
At San Salvador, El Salvador:
Alejandro de la Cruz (78') and Juan Moscoso (90') each delivered a goal as CD FAS came from behind to upend visiting CD Olimpia 2-1, damaging the Honduran club's chances of winning the group and advancing to the quarterfinal round.
GROUP THREE STANDINGS:
1. Houston Dynamo (GP: 3; GD: +6; PTS: 7)
2. CD Olimpia (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
3. z-CD FAS (GP: 4; GD: -8; PTS: 3)
z-Eliminated from tournament
Group Five:
At Bayamon, Puerto Rico:
Hector Ramos scored twice (40', 79') as the Puerto Rico Islanders dominated visiting Isidro Metapan 3-0, thus locking up the Group Five title and a berth in the quarterfinal round for the Los Angeles Galaxy.
GROUP FIVE STANDINGS:
1. xy-Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 3; GD: +7; PTS: 7)
2. z-Puerto Rico Islanders (GP:4; GD: -3; PTS: 4)
3. z-AD Isidro Metapan (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 3)
xy-Won Group Five and advanced to the quarterfinal round
z-Eliminated from tournament
Another Day, Another Win For Grasshoppers
At Zurich, Switzerland:
Toko Bundebele (57') and Michael Lang (72') each scored a goal in the second half as red-hot Grasshoppers defeated visiting FC Lucerne 2-0 in Thursday Swiss Super League action. The win was Grasshoppers' sixth in a row in league play, outscoring their opponents 9-0.
Toko Bundebele (57') and Michael Lang (72') each scored a goal in the second half as red-hot Grasshoppers defeated visiting FC Lucerne 2-0 in Thursday Swiss Super League action. The win was Grasshoppers' sixth in a row in league play, outscoring their opponents 9-0.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Millonarios Beaten At Home
At Bogota, Colombia:
Rafael Navarro scored the only goal of the match in the 49th minute on Wednesday as Boyaca Chico knocked off Colombian Primera A-leading Millonarios 1-0 on the road.
Rafael Navarro scored the only goal of the match in the 49th minute on Wednesday as Boyaca Chico knocked off Colombian Primera A-leading Millonarios 1-0 on the road.
CONCACAF Champions League
Group-stage play continued on Wednesday in the CONCACAF Champions League.
Group Four:
At San Pedro Sula, Honduras:
Harrison Rochez (53') and Jonathan Reyes (81') provided the scoring that carried CD Marathon to a 2-1 home win over Caledonia AIA in a battle of already-eliminated clubs.
GROUP FOUR STANDINGS:
1. xy-Seattle Sounders FC (GP: 3; GD: +5; PTS: 9)
2. z-CD Marathon (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. z-Caledonia AIA (GP: 4; GD: -5; PTS: 1)
xy-Won Group Four and clinched berth in the quarterfinal round
z-Eliminated from tournament
Group Six:
At Alajuela, Costa Rica:
Alvaro Sanchez scored the only goal of the match with his successful penalty kick in the 49th minute as Alajuelense moved into the top spot in Group Six with a 1-0 home win over Real Esteli. The Costa Rican club can wrap up the group title and a berth in the quarterfinal round with a win on the road against Tigres in Mexico on October 24.
GROUP SIX STANDINGS:
1. LD Alajuelense (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. UANL Tigres (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 5)
3. z-Real Esteli FC (GP: 4; GD: -6; PTS: 1)
z-Eliminated from tournament
Group Eight:
At Couva, Trinidad and Tobago:
Clyde Leon's equalizer in the 66th minute carried already-eliminated W Connection to a 1-1 home draw with Chivas de Guadalajara. Erick Torres scored in the 39th minute for the Goats, who must defeat Xelaju of Guatemala at home on October 25 by at least two goals, or by a score of 1-0, in order to win Group Eight and advance.
GROUP EIGHT STANDINGS:
1. Club Xelaju MC (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Chivas de Guadalajara (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 4)
3. z-W Connection (GP: 4; GD: -5; PTS: 2)
z-Eliminated from tournament
Group Four:
At San Pedro Sula, Honduras:
Harrison Rochez (53') and Jonathan Reyes (81') provided the scoring that carried CD Marathon to a 2-1 home win over Caledonia AIA in a battle of already-eliminated clubs.
GROUP FOUR STANDINGS:
1. xy-Seattle Sounders FC (GP: 3; GD: +5; PTS: 9)
2. z-CD Marathon (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. z-Caledonia AIA (GP: 4; GD: -5; PTS: 1)
xy-Won Group Four and clinched berth in the quarterfinal round
z-Eliminated from tournament
Group Six:
At Alajuela, Costa Rica:
Alvaro Sanchez scored the only goal of the match with his successful penalty kick in the 49th minute as Alajuelense moved into the top spot in Group Six with a 1-0 home win over Real Esteli. The Costa Rican club can wrap up the group title and a berth in the quarterfinal round with a win on the road against Tigres in Mexico on October 24.
GROUP SIX STANDINGS:
1. LD Alajuelense (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. UANL Tigres (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 5)
3. z-Real Esteli FC (GP: 4; GD: -6; PTS: 1)
z-Eliminated from tournament
Group Eight:
At Couva, Trinidad and Tobago:
Clyde Leon's equalizer in the 66th minute carried already-eliminated W Connection to a 1-1 home draw with Chivas de Guadalajara. Erick Torres scored in the 39th minute for the Goats, who must defeat Xelaju of Guatemala at home on October 25 by at least two goals, or by a score of 1-0, in order to win Group Eight and advance.
GROUP EIGHT STANDINGS:
1. Club Xelaju MC (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Chivas de Guadalajara (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 4)
3. z-W Connection (GP: 4; GD: -5; PTS: 2)
z-Eliminated from tournament
Stephen El Shaarawy Leads The Way For The Rossoneri
At Milan, Italy:
Stephen El Shaarawy scored both goals (15', 82') in AC Milan's 2-0 Wednesday home Italian Serie A victory over Cagliari.
Stephen El Shaarawy scored both goals (15', 82') in AC Milan's 2-0 Wednesday home Italian Serie A victory over Cagliari.
Road Win For TSV
At Ingolstadt, Germany:
Moritz Stoppelkamp (32') and Guillermo Vallori (73') each tallied a goal on Wednesday as TSV 1860 Munich shut out Ingolstadt 2-0 on the road in German 2.Bundesliga action.
Moritz Stoppelkamp (32') and Guillermo Vallori (73') each tallied a goal on Wednesday as TSV 1860 Munich shut out Ingolstadt 2-0 on the road in German 2.Bundesliga action.
Easy Win For HJK
At Helsinki, Finland:
Akseli Pelvas scored twice (27', 46') as HJK Helsinki manhandled visiting KuPS 4-1 in Wednesday Finnish Veikkausliiga action.
Akseli Pelvas scored twice (27', 46') as HJK Helsinki manhandled visiting KuPS 4-1 in Wednesday Finnish Veikkausliiga action.
ESPERANCE ST LOCK UP TUNISIAN LIGUE 1 TITLE BY HOLDING OFF CLUB AFRICAIN
At Rades, Tunisia:
Iheb Msakni scored twice (11', 39') while Yannick N'Djeng added the game winner in the 59th minute as Tunisian Ligue 1-leading Esperance ST defeated visiting Club Africain 3-2 on Wednesday to clinch the league crown.
Iheb Msakni scored twice (11', 39') while Yannick N'Djeng added the game winner in the 59th minute as Tunisian Ligue 1-leading Esperance ST defeated visiting Club Africain 3-2 on Wednesday to clinch the league crown.
More Struggles For The Roses
At Murska Sobota, Slovenia:
In a battle of two struggling 1.SNL clubs, Nusmir Fajic (22'), Denis Kramar (57'),and Dragen Jelic (81') each tallied once as ND Mura 05 downed visiting ND Gorica 3-1.
In a battle of two struggling 1.SNL clubs, Nusmir Fajic (22'), Denis Kramar (57'),and Dragen Jelic (81') each tallied once as ND Mura 05 downed visiting ND Gorica 3-1.
Another Win For Liepajas Metalurgs
At Liepaja, Latvia:
Girts Karlsons scored the only goal of the match in the 16th minute as FK Liepajas Metalurgs won their fourth straight Latvian Virsliga match on Wednesday, 1-0 over visiting Ventspils.
Girts Karlsons scored the only goal of the match in the 16th minute as FK Liepajas Metalurgs won their fourth straight Latvian Virsliga match on Wednesday, 1-0 over visiting Ventspils.
Another Triumph For FC Seoul
At Ulsan, South Korea:
Dejan Damjanovic scored the winning goal in the 90th minute as FC Seoul defeated homestanding Ulsan Hyundai 2-1 in Wednesday K-League Championship Round action.
Dejan Damjanovic scored the winning goal in the 90th minute as FC Seoul defeated homestanding Ulsan Hyundai 2-1 in Wednesday K-League Championship Round action.
'Twas A Goal-Free Wednesday In Ivantsminda
At Ivantsminda, Georgia:
The Wednesday Georgian Umaglesi Liga contest between third-placed Chikhura and visiting second-placed Dinamo Tbilisi ended in a 0-0 draw. The win would have moved the visitors from the capital to the top of the league standings (Dinamo currently sit second due to inferior goal differential vis-a-viv Torpedo.
The Wednesday Georgian Umaglesi Liga contest between third-placed Chikhura and visiting second-placed Dinamo Tbilisi ended in a 0-0 draw. The win would have moved the visitors from the capital to the top of the league standings (Dinamo currently sit second due to inferior goal differential vis-a-viv Torpedo.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
CONCACAF Champions League: Dominating Performance In El Salvador Keeps TFC Hopes Of Advancing Alive; Home Win For Herediano; Striped Gang Lock Up Group Seven Title and Quarterfinal Berth
Group-stage play in the CONCACAF Champions League continued with three Tuesday contests.
Group One:
At San Salvador, El Salvador:
Terry Dunfield scored twice (40', 86') as Toronto FC dominated CD Aguila 3-0 on the road, keeping their hopes of overtaking Mexico's Santos Laguna for the Group One title and quarterfinal round berth alive. It was the Reds' first win in all competitions since beating Aguila 5-1 at home on August 1.
GROUP ONE STANDINGS:
1. Santos Laguna (GP: 3; GD: +11; PTS: 9)
2. Toronto FC (GP: 3; GD: +5; PTS: 6)
3. z-CD Aguila (GP: 4; GD: -16, PTS: 0)
z-Eliminated from tournament
Group Two:
At Heredia, Costa Rica:
Enoc Perez scored the winning goal in the 37th minute as Herediano moved into sole possession of first place in Group Two following their 2-1 home win over Tauro FC.
GROUP TWO STANDINGS:
1. CS Herediano (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 9)
2. Real Salt Lake (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. z-Tauro FC (GP: 4; GD: -5; PTS: 0)
z-Eliminated from tournament
Group Seven:
At Monterrey, Mexico:
Abraham Carreno (13'), Pablo Solorzano (OG-53'), and Neri Cardozo (81') each delivered a goal as Monterrey clinched the Group Seven title and a berth in the quarterfinal round with a 3-0 whitewashing of visiting CSD Municipal.
GROUP SEVEN STANDINGS:
1. xy-Monterrey (GP: 3; GD: +9; PTS: 9)
2. z-CSD Municipal (GP: 4; GD: -2; PTS: 6)
3. z-Chorrillo FC (GP: 3; GD: -7; PTS: 0)
xy-Won Group Seven and clinched berth in quarterfinal round
z-Eliminated from tournament
Group One:
At San Salvador, El Salvador:
Terry Dunfield scored twice (40', 86') as Toronto FC dominated CD Aguila 3-0 on the road, keeping their hopes of overtaking Mexico's Santos Laguna for the Group One title and quarterfinal round berth alive. It was the Reds' first win in all competitions since beating Aguila 5-1 at home on August 1.
GROUP ONE STANDINGS:
1. Santos Laguna (GP: 3; GD: +11; PTS: 9)
2. Toronto FC (GP: 3; GD: +5; PTS: 6)
3. z-CD Aguila (GP: 4; GD: -16, PTS: 0)
z-Eliminated from tournament
Group Two:
At Heredia, Costa Rica:
Enoc Perez scored the winning goal in the 37th minute as Herediano moved into sole possession of first place in Group Two following their 2-1 home win over Tauro FC.
GROUP TWO STANDINGS:
1. CS Herediano (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 9)
2. Real Salt Lake (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. z-Tauro FC (GP: 4; GD: -5; PTS: 0)
z-Eliminated from tournament
Group Seven:
At Monterrey, Mexico:
Abraham Carreno (13'), Pablo Solorzano (OG-53'), and Neri Cardozo (81') each delivered a goal as Monterrey clinched the Group Seven title and a berth in the quarterfinal round with a 3-0 whitewashing of visiting CSD Municipal.
GROUP SEVEN STANDINGS:
1. xy-Monterrey (GP: 3; GD: +9; PTS: 9)
2. z-CSD Municipal (GP: 4; GD: -2; PTS: 6)
3. z-Chorrillo FC (GP: 3; GD: -7; PTS: 0)
xy-Won Group Seven and clinched berth in quarterfinal round
z-Eliminated from tournament
Orlando Pirates Too Much For Ajax Cape Town
At Johannesburg, South Africa:
In Tuesday South African Premier Soccer League action, Sifiso Myeni (55') and Takersure Chinyama (90') provided the goal power that carried Orlando Pirates to a 2-0 home triumph as Ajax Cape Town's expense.
In Tuesday South African Premier Soccer League action, Sifiso Myeni (55') and Takersure Chinyama (90') provided the goal power that carried Orlando Pirates to a 2-0 home triumph as Ajax Cape Town's expense.
U's Struggles Continue
At Cambridge, England:
Ryan Rowe's second-half natural hat trick (60', 69', 85') carried Kidderminster Harriers to a 3-1 Tuesday English Conference National road win over fellow strugglers Cambridge United.
Ryan Rowe's second-half natural hat trick (60', 69', 85') carried Kidderminster Harriers to a 3-1 Tuesday English Conference National road win over fellow strugglers Cambridge United.
Bayern Too Much For Wolfsburg
At Munich, Germany:
Mario Mandzukic scored twice in the second half on Tuesday (57', 65') as Bayern Munich dominated visiting VfL Wolfsburg 3-0 in German Bundesliga action.
Mario Mandzukic scored twice in the second half on Tuesday (57', 65') as Bayern Munich dominated visiting VfL Wolfsburg 3-0 in German Bundesliga action.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Snow Leopards Fall At Home
At Vladikavkaz, Russia:
Lacina Traore scored the only goal of the match in the seventh minute as FC Anzhi Makhachkala defeated FC Alania Vladikavkaz 1-0 in the lone Monday Russian Premier League contesty.
Lacina Traore scored the only goal of the match in the seventh minute as FC Anzhi Makhachkala defeated FC Alania Vladikavkaz 1-0 in the lone Monday Russian Premier League contesty.
Home Win For The Lions
At Lisbon, Portugal:
Ricky van Wolfswinkel scored the winning goal in the 85th minute on Monday as Sporting CP came from behind to upend visiting Gil Vincente 2-1 in Portugese Primeira Liga action.
Ricky van Wolfswinkel scored the winning goal in the 85th minute on Monday as Sporting CP came from behind to upend visiting Gil Vincente 2-1 in Portugese Primeira Liga action.
Panathinaikios Held To 1-1 Home Draw
At Athens:
Matias Iglesias' equalizer in the 76th minute lifted Atromitos to a 1-1 Monday Greek Super League road draw with Panathinaikos. Jose Verdu Toche Nicolas coverted a penalty kick for the hosts in the 40th minute.
Matias Iglesias' equalizer in the 76th minute lifted Atromitos to a 1-1 Monday Greek Super League road draw with Panathinaikos. Jose Verdu Toche Nicolas coverted a penalty kick for the hosts in the 40th minute.
MLS: Philly, DC United Win At Home; Caps and Rapids Draw In Vancouver
Three games were played in Major League Soccer on Sunday.
At Chester, Pennsylvania:
Freddy Adu scored twice (28', PK-50') as the Philadlephia Union kept their flickering playoff hopes alive with a 3-1 home win over the Houston Dynamo. The Dynamo lead the Columbus Crew by one point for the fifth and final Eastern Conference playoff berth.
At Washington:
Branko Boscovic scored the only goal of the match in the 64th minute as DC United zeroed in on clinching their first playoff berth in five years with a 1-0 home win over Chivas USA.
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
Jamie Smith's equalizer in the 86th minute (along with Omar Cummings' earlier goal at 35 minutes) enabled the Colorado Rapids to gain a 2-2 road draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps, who now lead FC Dallas by two points for the fifth and final Western Conference playoff berth. Alain Rochat (64') and Kenny Miller (68') provided the scoring for the Whitecaps, who saw their five-match league losing streak come to an end.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Kansas City (GP: 30; GF: 37; GD: +12; PTS: 55)
2. Chicago (GP: 29; GF: 42; GD: +8; PTS: 53)
3. New York (GP: 30; GF: 50; GD: +7; PTS: 50)
4. DC United (GP: 30; GF: 47; GD: +8; PTS: 50)
5. Houston (GP: 30; GF: 42; GD: +5; PTS: 46)
6. Columbus (GP: 30; GF: 36; GD: -1; PTS: 45)
7. Montreal (GP: 31; GD: 44; GD: -5; PTS: 40)
8. Philadelphia (GP: 28; GF: 29; GD: -4; PTS: 30)
9. z-New England (GP: 30; GF: 37; GD: -4; PTS: 29)
10. z-Toronto FC (GP: 30; GF: 34; GD: -21; PTS: 22)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. x-San Jose (GP: 30; GF: 62; GD: +26; PTS: 60)
2. x-Los Angeles (GP: 30; GF: 54; GD: +12; PTS: 49)
3. x-Real Salt Lake (GP: 30; GF: 40; GD: +6; PTS: 49)
4. Seattle (GP: 29; GF: 45; GD: +14; PTS: 48)
5. Vancouver (GP: 30; GF: 31; GD: -9; PTS: 38)
6. FC Dallas (GP: 30; GF: 35; GD: -3; PTS: 36)
7. Colorado (GP: 30; GF: 38; GD: -7; PTS: 30)
8. Portland (GP: 30; GF: 31; GD: -20; PTS: 29)
9. Chivas USA (GP: 29; GF: 21; GD: -24; PTS: 28)
x-Clinched playoff berth
z-Eliminated from playoff contention
At Chester, Pennsylvania:
Freddy Adu scored twice (28', PK-50') as the Philadlephia Union kept their flickering playoff hopes alive with a 3-1 home win over the Houston Dynamo. The Dynamo lead the Columbus Crew by one point for the fifth and final Eastern Conference playoff berth.
At Washington:
Branko Boscovic scored the only goal of the match in the 64th minute as DC United zeroed in on clinching their first playoff berth in five years with a 1-0 home win over Chivas USA.
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
Jamie Smith's equalizer in the 86th minute (along with Omar Cummings' earlier goal at 35 minutes) enabled the Colorado Rapids to gain a 2-2 road draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps, who now lead FC Dallas by two points for the fifth and final Western Conference playoff berth. Alain Rochat (64') and Kenny Miller (68') provided the scoring for the Whitecaps, who saw their five-match league losing streak come to an end.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Kansas City (GP: 30; GF: 37; GD: +12; PTS: 55)
2. Chicago (GP: 29; GF: 42; GD: +8; PTS: 53)
3. New York (GP: 30; GF: 50; GD: +7; PTS: 50)
4. DC United (GP: 30; GF: 47; GD: +8; PTS: 50)
5. Houston (GP: 30; GF: 42; GD: +5; PTS: 46)
6. Columbus (GP: 30; GF: 36; GD: -1; PTS: 45)
7. Montreal (GP: 31; GD: 44; GD: -5; PTS: 40)
8. Philadelphia (GP: 28; GF: 29; GD: -4; PTS: 30)
9. z-New England (GP: 30; GF: 37; GD: -4; PTS: 29)
10. z-Toronto FC (GP: 30; GF: 34; GD: -21; PTS: 22)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. x-San Jose (GP: 30; GF: 62; GD: +26; PTS: 60)
2. x-Los Angeles (GP: 30; GF: 54; GD: +12; PTS: 49)
3. x-Real Salt Lake (GP: 30; GF: 40; GD: +6; PTS: 49)
4. Seattle (GP: 29; GF: 45; GD: +14; PTS: 48)
5. Vancouver (GP: 30; GF: 31; GD: -9; PTS: 38)
6. FC Dallas (GP: 30; GF: 35; GD: -3; PTS: 36)
7. Colorado (GP: 30; GF: 38; GD: -7; PTS: 30)
8. Portland (GP: 30; GF: 31; GD: -20; PTS: 29)
9. Chivas USA (GP: 29; GF: 21; GD: -24; PTS: 28)
x-Clinched playoff berth
z-Eliminated from playoff contention
Victory At Last For Racinguistas
At Montevideo, Uruguay:
Carlos Garcia scored the only goal of the match in the 13th minute as Racing Club de Montevideo picked up their first Uruguayan Primera Division win of the season on Sunday, 1-0 over visiting Cerro Largo.
Carlos Garcia scored the only goal of the match in the 13th minute as Racing Club de Montevideo picked up their first Uruguayan Primera Division win of the season on Sunday, 1-0 over visiting Cerro Largo.
Goose Eggs In La Marsa
At La Marsa, Tunisia:
The Sunday Tunisian Ligue 1 contest between Marsa and visiting Club Africain ended in a 0-0 deadlock.
The Sunday Tunisian Ligue 1 contest between Marsa and visiting Club Africain ended in a 0-0 deadlock.
Roses Stomped On By Maribor
At Maribor, Slovenia:
Robert Beric scored twice (14', 60') as NK Maribor demolished visiting ND Gorica 4-0 in Sunday 1.SNL action.
Robert Beric scored twice (14', 60') as NK Maribor demolished visiting ND Gorica 4-0 in Sunday 1.SNL action.
Easy Win For 'Gers
At Glasgow, Scotland:
Dean Shiels (27'), Lewis MacLeod (55'), Lee McCulloch (60'), and Robert Crawford (82') each scored a goal on Sunday as Rangers dominated visiting Montrose 4-1 in Scottish Third Division action.
Dean Shiels (27'), Lewis MacLeod (55'), Lee McCulloch (60'), and Robert Crawford (82') each scored a goal on Sunday as Rangers dominated visiting Montrose 4-1 in Scottish Third Division action.
Trond Kids Blow Lead, Lose To Brann
At Bergen, Norway:
Bard Finne scored twice in the waning minutes (86', 89') as Brann came from behind to overtake visiting Rosenborg 2-1 in Sunday Norwegian Eliteserien action. The Trond Kids now find themselves in third place in the league standings, two points behind Molde and one behind Stromsgodset with seven league games remaining.
Bard Finne scored twice in the waning minutes (86', 89') as Brann came from behind to overtake visiting Rosenborg 2-1 in Sunday Norwegian Eliteserien action. The Trond Kids now find themselves in third place in the league standings, two points behind Molde and one behind Stromsgodset with seven league games remaining.
Goose Eggs In Niksic
At Niksic, Montenegro:
The Sunday Montenegrin First League contest between third-place Celik and visiting fourth-place FK Buducnost Podgorica ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
The Sunday Montenegrin First League contest between third-place Celik and visiting fourth-place FK Buducnost Podgorica ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Sudovians Fall On Late Penalty Kick
At Siauliai, Lithuania:
Arturas Rimkevicius' successful penalty kick in the 90th minute lifted Siauliai to a 1-0 Sunday Lithuanian A Lyga home win over FK Suduva.
Arturas Rimkevicius' successful penalty kick in the 90th minute lifted Siauliai to a 1-0 Sunday Lithuanian A Lyga home win over FK Suduva.
Easy Win For F91 Dudelange
At Dudelange, Luxembourg:
F91 Dudelange delivered a 3-0 Sunday Luxembourgian National Division home beatdown on winless and pointless Porgres Niedercom.
F91 Dudelange delivered a 3-0 Sunday Luxembourgian National Division home beatdown on winless and pointless Porgres Niedercom.
You The Man, Valerijs; Double Spurs Liepajas Metalurgs To Road Win
At Jurmala, Latvia:
Valerijs Afanasjevs scored both goals in the first half (9', 43') as FK Liepajas Metalurgs defeated FC Jurmala on the road in Sunday Latvian Virsliga action.
Valerijs Afanasjevs scored both goals in the first half (9', 43') as FK Liepajas Metalurgs defeated FC Jurmala on the road in Sunday Latvian Virsliga action.
FH Erase Two-Goal Defict To Gain Road Draw In Vestmannaeyar
At Vestmannaeyar, Iceland:
Bjorn Sverrisson (79') and Albert Ingason (85') each delivered a goal in the final quarter-hour on Sunday as FH Hafnarfjordur (who already clinched the league crown and a berth in the second qualifying round for the 2013-14 UEFA Champions League)came back from two goals down to gain a 2-2 Icelandic Urvalsdeild road draw with IBV. Thorainn Valdimarsson (58') and Olafur Snorrason (OG-75') provided the scoring for the hosts, who if they had won, would have locked a berth in the first qualifying round for next season's Europa League.
Bjorn Sverrisson (79') and Albert Ingason (85') each delivered a goal in the final quarter-hour on Sunday as FH Hafnarfjordur (who already clinched the league crown and a berth in the second qualifying round for the 2013-14 UEFA Champions League)came back from two goals down to gain a 2-2 Icelandic Urvalsdeild road draw with IBV. Thorainn Valdimarsson (58') and Olafur Snorrason (OG-75') provided the scoring for the hosts, who if they had won, would have locked a berth in the first qualifying round for next season's Europa League.
Homestanding TSV Battle League Leaders To Draw
At Munich, Germany:
Necat Aygun scored in the 59th minute, lifting TSV 1860 Munich to a 1-1 Sunday German 2.Bundesliga home draw with league-leading Eintracht Braunschweig. Dominick Kumbela scored for the visitors in the 19th minute.
Necat Aygun scored in the 59th minute, lifting TSV 1860 Munich to a 1-1 Sunday German 2.Bundesliga home draw with league-leading Eintracht Braunschweig. Dominick Kumbela scored for the visitors in the 19th minute.
HJK Held To 1-1 Home Draw And Prevented From Moving To Top Of Veikkausliiga
At Helsinki, Finland:
Ramus Schuller scored in the 62nd minute to lift HJK Helsinki to a 1-1 Sunday Finnish Viekkausliiga home draw with league-leading Inter Turku. Juho Makela's own goal in the 33rd minute provided the scoring for the visitors. HJK currently sit in second place in the league standings, two points in back of Inter.
Ramus Schuller scored in the 62nd minute to lift HJK Helsinki to a 1-1 Sunday Finnish Viekkausliiga home draw with league-leading Inter Turku. Juho Makela's own goal in the 33rd minute provided the scoring for the visitors. HJK currently sit in second place in the league standings, two points in back of Inter.
HIgh-Scoring Road Win For B36
At Klaksvik, Faroe Islands:
Lukasz Cieslewicz scored the winning goal in the 56th minute on Sunday as B36 held off home-standing KI 4-3 in Faroese Meistaradeildin action.
Lukasz Cieslewicz scored the winning goal in the 56th minute on Sunday as B36 held off home-standing KI 4-3 in Faroese Meistaradeildin action.
Easy Home Win For The Lions
At Copenhagen, Denmark:
Andreas Cornelius (12', 18') and Nicolai Jorgensen (20', 33') each scored twice in the first half as Danish Super League-leading FC Copenhagen demolished visiting Silkeborg 5-0 on Sunday.
Andreas Cornelius (12', 18') and Nicolai Jorgensen (20', 33') each scored twice in the first half as Danish Super League-leading FC Copenhagen demolished visiting Silkeborg 5-0 on Sunday.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Goose Eggs For Dukla and Slavia
At Prague, Czech Republic:
The Sunday Czech Liga match between Dukla Prague and visiting Slavia Prague ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
The Sunday Czech Liga match between Dukla Prague and visiting Slavia Prague ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Solid Home Win For Colo Colo
At Santiago, Chile:
Carlos Munoz (23'), Felipe Flores (33'), and Mauro Olivi (85') each tallied once as Colo Colo dominated visiting Union Espanola 3-0 in Sunday Chilean Primera Division action.
Carlos Munoz (23'), Felipe Flores (33'), and Mauro Olivi (85') each tallied once as Colo Colo dominated visiting Union Espanola 3-0 in Sunday Chilean Primera Division action.
Smashing Win On The Road For Lovech
At Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria:
Aleksandar Tsvetkov (8'), Ismail Isa (45'+1), Gerasim Zakov (55'), and Armando Vajushi (65') each scored a goal as Litex Lovech demolished Etar 4-0 on the road in Sunday Bulgarian A PFG action.
Aleksandar Tsvetkov (8'), Ismail Isa (45'+1), Gerasim Zakov (55'), and Armando Vajushi (65') each scored a goal as Litex Lovech demolished Etar 4-0 on the road in Sunday Bulgarian A PFG action.
Goose Eggs In Minsk
At Minsk, Belarus:
In the lone Sunday Belorussian Premier League contest, league-leading FC BATE Borisov, coming off their historic first UEFA Champions League group-stage victory, held hosts Dinamo Minsk to a 0-0 stalemate.
In the lone Sunday Belorussian Premier League contest, league-leading FC BATE Borisov, coming off their historic first UEFA Champions League group-stage victory, held hosts Dinamo Minsk to a 0-0 stalemate.
Ajax Gain Road Draw In The Hague
At The Hague, Netherlands:
Ryan Babel's equalizer in the 62nd minute lifted Ajax Amsterdam to a 1-1 Sunday Dutch Eredivisie road draw with ADO Den Haag. Tom Beugelsdijk scored for the hosts in the 14th minute.
Ryan Babel's equalizer in the 62nd minute lifted Ajax Amsterdam to a 1-1 Sunday Dutch Eredivisie road draw with ADO Den Haag. Tom Beugelsdijk scored for the hosts in the 14th minute.
3-2 Home Win For Metalurg
At Skopje, Macedonia:
FK Metalurg defeated visiting Napredok 3-2 in Saturday Macedonian First League action.
FK Metalurg defeated visiting Napredok 3-2 in Saturday Macedonian First League action.
Rough Sunday In Lanus For Boca
At Lanus, Argentina:
Mario Regueiro (33') and Diego Valeri (88') delivered the scoring on Sunday as Lanus blanked visiting Boca Juniors 2-0 in Argentinian Primera Division action.
Mario Regueiro (33') and Diego Valeri (88') delivered the scoring on Sunday as Lanus blanked visiting Boca Juniors 2-0 in Argentinian Primera Division action.
Struggling Rossoneri Fall At Udine
At Udine, Italy:
Antonio Di Natale's penalty kick in the 68th minute proved to be the game winner as Udinese handed AC Milan their third defeat in four Italian Serie A contests on Sunday, by a score of 2-1 at home.
Antonio Di Natale's penalty kick in the 68th minute proved to be the game winner as Udinese handed AC Milan their third defeat in four Italian Serie A contests on Sunday, by a score of 2-1 at home.
Rockin' Robin's PK Sinks Reds
At Liverpool, England:
Robin Van Persie's controversial 81st-minute penalty kick lifted Manchester United to a 2-1 Sunday English Premier League road victory over disappointing Liverpool.
Robin Van Persie's controversial 81st-minute penalty kick lifted Manchester United to a 2-1 Sunday English Premier League road victory over disappointing Liverpool.
Saturday, September 22, 2012
MLS: RSL, Galaxy Clinch Playoff Berths; Fire, Quakes Also Win; SKC and Red Bulls Settle For Road Draws
Six games were played on Saturday in Major League Soccer.
At Montreal:
The contest between the Montreal Impact and visiting Sporting Kansas City ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
After Joel Lindpere scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time (90'+1) to give the visiting New York Red Bulls a 1-0 lead, Darrius Barnes equalized four minutes later (90'+4) for the New England Revolution as the clubs battled to a 1-1 draw.
At Sandy, Utah:
Fabian Espindola (14') and Javier Morales (36') each scored a goal off of a set-piece situation as Real Salt Lake locked up a playoff berth (their fifth in a row) by holding off the visiting Portland Timbers 2-1.
At Bridgeview, Illinois:
Chris Rolfe scored twice during a three-minute span of the first half (23', 26') as the Chicago Fire came from behind to defeat the visiting Columbus Crew 2-1 for their seventh win in their last eight starts.
At Seattle:
Simon Dawkins (2') and Chris Wondolowski (30') each delivered a goal as the San Jose Earthquakes knocked off the Seattle Sounders 2-1 on the road.
At Carson, California:
Juninho (11', 33') and Robbie Keane (36', 90'+2) each scored twice as the Los Angeles Galaxy doubled up visiting Toronto FC 4-2 and locked up a playoff berth for the fourth year running.
At Montreal:
The contest between the Montreal Impact and visiting Sporting Kansas City ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
After Joel Lindpere scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time (90'+1) to give the visiting New York Red Bulls a 1-0 lead, Darrius Barnes equalized four minutes later (90'+4) for the New England Revolution as the clubs battled to a 1-1 draw.
At Sandy, Utah:
Fabian Espindola (14') and Javier Morales (36') each scored a goal off of a set-piece situation as Real Salt Lake locked up a playoff berth (their fifth in a row) by holding off the visiting Portland Timbers 2-1.
At Bridgeview, Illinois:
Chris Rolfe scored twice during a three-minute span of the first half (23', 26') as the Chicago Fire came from behind to defeat the visiting Columbus Crew 2-1 for their seventh win in their last eight starts.
At Seattle:
Simon Dawkins (2') and Chris Wondolowski (30') each delivered a goal as the San Jose Earthquakes knocked off the Seattle Sounders 2-1 on the road.
At Carson, California:
Juninho (11', 33') and Robbie Keane (36', 90'+2) each scored twice as the Los Angeles Galaxy doubled up visiting Toronto FC 4-2 and locked up a playoff berth for the fourth year running.
Comeback Win On Road For League-Leading Millonarios
At Bogota, Colombia:
Wason Renteria (62') and Mayer Candelo (90') provided the scoring as table-topping Millonarios came from behind to upend Santa Fe 2-1 on the road in Saturday Colombian Primera A action
Wason Renteria (62') and Mayer Candelo (90') provided the scoring as table-topping Millonarios came from behind to upend Santa Fe 2-1 on the road in Saturday Colombian Primera A action
Bruno Mineiro Double Helps Portuguesa Sink Santos
At Sao Paulo, Brazil:
Bruno Mineiro scored twice (38', 63') as Portuguesa defeated Santos 3-1 on the road in Saturday Brazilian Serie A action.
Bruno Mineiro scored twice (38', 63') as Portuguesa defeated Santos 3-1 on the road in Saturday Brazilian Serie A action.
Rousing Home Win For TNS
At Oswestry, England:
The New Saints found themselves atop the Welsh Premier League standings following their 3-0 home beatdown of Bangor City. Alex Darlington (14'), Michael Wilde (50'), and Christian Seargeant (81') provided the scoring.
The New Saints found themselves atop the Welsh Premier League standings following their 3-0 home beatdown of Bangor City. Alex Darlington (14'), Michael Wilde (50'), and Christian Seargeant (81') provided the scoring.
Black Eagles Fall On Road
At Gaziantep, Turkey:
Orhan Gulle scored the winning goal in the 90th minute as Gazaintepspor defeated visiting Besiktas 3-2 in comeback fashion in Saturday Turkish Super League action.
Orhan Gulle scored the winning goal in the 90th minute as Gazaintepspor defeated visiting Besiktas 3-2 in comeback fashion in Saturday Turkish Super League action.
Say Hello To League-Leading Grasshoppers After Zurich Derby Victory
At Zurich, Switzerland:
Red hot Grasshoppers moved into first place atop the Swiss Super League standings following their 1-0 road win over local rivals FC Zurich. Steven Zuber scored the game-winning goal in the 54th minute.
Red hot Grasshoppers moved into first place atop the Swiss Super League standings following their 1-0 road win over local rivals FC Zurich. Steven Zuber scored the game-winning goal in the 54th minute.
Road Draw For Yellow Submarine In The Canary Islands
At Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain:
Marcos Antonio Senna Da Silva converted a pair of penalty kicks (7', 83') as Villarreall gained a 2-2 Spanish Segunda Division Saturday road draw with Las Palmas. Thievy Bifouma provided both of the hosts goals in the 46th and 71st minutes.
Marcos Antonio Senna Da Silva converted a pair of penalty kicks (7', 83') as Villarreall gained a 2-2 Spanish Segunda Division Saturday road draw with Las Palmas. Thievy Bifouma provided both of the hosts goals in the 46th and 71st minutes.
Scoreless Saturday In Belgrade
At Belgrade, Serbia:
The Saturday Serbian Super League contest between struggling OFK Belgrade and visiting Vojvodina ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
The Saturday Serbian Super League contest between struggling OFK Belgrade and visiting Vojvodina ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Red Dogs Take Bite Of Red Caps In Transylvania
At Cluj-Napoca, Romania:
Alexandru Curtean scored the winning goal in the 63rd minute as Dinamo Bucharest defeated Universitatea Cluj 2-1 in Saturday Romanian Liga I action.
Alexandru Curtean scored the winning goal in the 63rd minute as Dinamo Bucharest defeated Universitatea Cluj 2-1 in Saturday Romanian Liga I action.
Blues Erase Two-Goal Deficit To Grab Victory On Road
At Lurgan, Northern Ireland:
Albert Watson scored once (60') and Daryl Fordyce tallied twice (71', 90'+3) as Linfield came back from a two-goal deficit and upended home-standing Glenavon 3-2 in Saturday IFA Premiership action.
Albert Watson scored once (60') and Daryl Fordyce tallied twice (71', 90'+3) as Linfield came back from a two-goal deficit and upended home-standing Glenavon 3-2 in Saturday IFA Premiership action.
Another Arresting Win For FC Sheriff
At Tiraspol, Moldova:
Alexandr Pascenco scored twice in the second half (66', 75') as league-leading FC Sheriff dominated visiting Speranta Crihana Veche 3-0 in Saturday Moldovan National Division action.
Alexandr Pascenco scored twice in the second half (66', 75') as league-leading FC Sheriff dominated visiting Speranta Crihana Veche 3-0 in Saturday Moldovan National Division action.
Dejan's Double Drives FC Seoul To Home Win
At Seoul, South Korea:
Dejan Damjanovic scored twice (57', 73') as FC Seoul remained atop the standings in the K-League's Championship Round following their 3-2 home win over Pohang Steelers.
Dejan Damjanovic scored twice (57', 73') as FC Seoul remained atop the standings in the K-League's Championship Round following their 3-2 home win over Pohang Steelers.
FC Tokyo Beaten At Home
At Chofu, Japan:
With goals courtesy of Jumpei Kusukami (46') and Jeci (54'), Kawasaki Frontale held off FC Tokyo 2-1 on the road in Saturday J.League action.
With goals courtesy of Jumpei Kusukami (46') and Jeci (54'), Kawasaki Frontale held off FC Tokyo 2-1 on the road in Saturday J.League action.
Another Setback For Maccabi Haifa
At Haifa, Israel:
Shay Revivo scored the only goal of the match in the 45th minute as league-leading Ashdod defeated struggling Maccabi Haifa 1-0 in Saturday action from the Israeli Premier League.
Shay Revivo scored the only goal of the match in the 45th minute as league-leading Ashdod defeated struggling Maccabi Haifa 1-0 in Saturday action from the Israeli Premier League.
5-3 Home Win For Honved
At Budapest, Hungary:
Gergely Delczeg scored what proved to be the winning goal in the 33rd minute as Budapest Honved FC held off visiting Kaposvari Rakoczi 5-3 in Saturday Hungarian NB I action.
Gergely Delczeg scored what proved to be the winning goal in the 33rd minute as Budapest Honved FC held off visiting Kaposvari Rakoczi 5-3 in Saturday Hungarian NB I action.
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