At Rades, Tunisia:
In Friday's second game of the CAF Champions League Final, Mohamed Belaili scored the lone goal of the match in the 41st minute as Esperance de Tunis defeated visiting Wydad Casablanca 1-0 to capture their second straight African club championship (and fourth overall) 2-1 on aggregate.
Friday, May 31, 2019
MLS: Late Equalizer Sends Reds To Road Draw With Caps
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
Nick DeLeon's game-tying goal in the 90th minute carried Toronto FC to a 1-1 road draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps in the lone Friday Major League Soccer contest.
Fredy Montero converted a penalty kick for a Caps goal in the 84th minute.
Nick DeLeon's game-tying goal in the 90th minute carried Toronto FC to a 1-1 road draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps in the lone Friday Major League Soccer contest.
Fredy Montero converted a penalty kick for a Caps goal in the 84th minute.
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
MLS: Five Stripes, Impact, Galaxy Garner Wednesday Wins
Five games----all to be streamed live over ESPN+----are set to be contested in Major League Soccer on Wednesday.
At Atlanta:
Josef Martinez scored twice in second-half stoppage time (90'+1, 90'+3) as Atlanta United wore down visiting Minnesota United 3-0.
At Montreal:
Saphir Taider converted a penalty kick for the game-winning goal in the 68th minute as the Montreal Impact knocked off visiting Real Salt Lake 2-1.
At Chester, Pennsylvania:
Jonathan Lewis' equalizer in the 72nd minute lifted the Colorado Rapids to a 1-1 road draw with the Philadelphia Union.
Sergio Santos scored for the hosts in the 26th minute.
At Washington:
C.J. Sapong (12'), Djordje Milhailovic (14') and Francisco Valvo (90'+2) each scored once as the Chicago Fire gained a 3-3 road draw with DC United.
Ulises Segura scored twice (44', 61') and Luciano Acosta once (81') for the hosts.
At Kansas City, Kansas:
Favio Alvarez (55') and Zlatan Irahimovic (86') each scored once as the Los Angeles Galaxy blanked Sporting Kansas City 2-0 on the road.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. DC United (GP: 16; GD: +5; PTS: 26)
2. Philadelphia (GP: 15; GD: +9; PTS: 25)
3. Montreal (GP: 16; GD: -5; PTS: 24)
4. Atlanta United FC (GP: 14; GD: +6; PTS: 23)
5. New York Red Bulls (GP: 14; GD: +5; PTS: 21)
6. New York City FC (GP: 12; GD: +3; PTS: 19)
7. Chicago (GP: 15; GD: +3; PTS: 18)
8. Toronto FC (GP: 13; GD: +1; PTS: 17)
9. Columbus (GP: 15; GD: -8; PTS: 16)
10. Orlando City SC (GP: 14; GD: -2; PTS: 15)
11. New England (GP: 15; GD: -17; PTS: 13)
12. FC Cincinnati (GP: 14; GD: -14; PTS: 11)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 15; GD: +25; PTS: 34)
2. Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 15; GD: +4; PTS: 28)
3. Seattle (GP: 14; GD: +7; PTS: 26)
4. Houston (GP: 12; GD: +7; PTS: 23)
5. Minnesota United FC (GP: 14; GD: 0; PTS: 21)
6. Real Salt Lake (GP: 14; GD: -2; PTS: 19)
7. FC Dallas (GP: 14; GD: -1; PTS: 18)
8. San Jose (GP: 13; GD: -4; PTS: 17)
9. Vancouver (GP: 15; GD: -3; PTS: 17)
10. Portland (GP: 12; GD: -6; PTS: 14)
11. Kansas City (GP: 13; GD: -1; PTS: 14)
12. Colorado (GP: 14; GD: -12; PTS: 9)
NOTES: With San Jose and Vancouver level on points with 17, the Earthquakes have won more games than the Whitecaps (5-4); with Portland and Sporting Kansas City level on points with 14, the Timbers have won more games than Sporting KC (4-3).
At Atlanta:
Josef Martinez scored twice in second-half stoppage time (90'+1, 90'+3) as Atlanta United wore down visiting Minnesota United 3-0.
At Montreal:
Saphir Taider converted a penalty kick for the game-winning goal in the 68th minute as the Montreal Impact knocked off visiting Real Salt Lake 2-1.
At Chester, Pennsylvania:
Jonathan Lewis' equalizer in the 72nd minute lifted the Colorado Rapids to a 1-1 road draw with the Philadelphia Union.
Sergio Santos scored for the hosts in the 26th minute.
At Washington:
C.J. Sapong (12'), Djordje Milhailovic (14') and Francisco Valvo (90'+2) each scored once as the Chicago Fire gained a 3-3 road draw with DC United.
Ulises Segura scored twice (44', 61') and Luciano Acosta once (81') for the hosts.
At Kansas City, Kansas:
Favio Alvarez (55') and Zlatan Irahimovic (86') each scored once as the Los Angeles Galaxy blanked Sporting Kansas City 2-0 on the road.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. DC United (GP: 16; GD: +5; PTS: 26)
2. Philadelphia (GP: 15; GD: +9; PTS: 25)
3. Montreal (GP: 16; GD: -5; PTS: 24)
4. Atlanta United FC (GP: 14; GD: +6; PTS: 23)
5. New York Red Bulls (GP: 14; GD: +5; PTS: 21)
6. New York City FC (GP: 12; GD: +3; PTS: 19)
7. Chicago (GP: 15; GD: +3; PTS: 18)
8. Toronto FC (GP: 13; GD: +1; PTS: 17)
9. Columbus (GP: 15; GD: -8; PTS: 16)
10. Orlando City SC (GP: 14; GD: -2; PTS: 15)
11. New England (GP: 15; GD: -17; PTS: 13)
12. FC Cincinnati (GP: 14; GD: -14; PTS: 11)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 15; GD: +25; PTS: 34)
2. Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 15; GD: +4; PTS: 28)
3. Seattle (GP: 14; GD: +7; PTS: 26)
4. Houston (GP: 12; GD: +7; PTS: 23)
5. Minnesota United FC (GP: 14; GD: 0; PTS: 21)
6. Real Salt Lake (GP: 14; GD: -2; PTS: 19)
7. FC Dallas (GP: 14; GD: -1; PTS: 18)
8. San Jose (GP: 13; GD: -4; PTS: 17)
9. Vancouver (GP: 15; GD: -3; PTS: 17)
10. Portland (GP: 12; GD: -6; PTS: 14)
11. Kansas City (GP: 13; GD: -1; PTS: 14)
12. Colorado (GP: 14; GD: -12; PTS: 9)
NOTES: With San Jose and Vancouver level on points with 17, the Earthquakes have won more games than the Whitecaps (5-4); with Portland and Sporting Kansas City level on points with 14, the Timbers have won more games than Sporting KC (4-3).
US Open Cup
The third round of the US Open Cup tournament concluded on Wednesday with ten games.
At Cary, North Carolina:
D.J. Taylor scored the only goal of the match in the 47th minute as North Carolina FC (USL Championship) took out the last remaining fifth-division club in the tournament, the visiting Florida Soccer Soldiers (Local Qualifiers, USASA) 1-0.
At Pittsburgh:
Kenardo Forbes scored the game's lone goal in the 85th minute as the Pittsburgh Riverhounds defeated the visiting Indy Eleven 1-0 in a battle of USL Championship clubs.
At Louisville, Kentucky:
In another contest pitting clubs from the second-division USL Championship, Sean Totsch converted a penalty kick in the 90th minute for the winning goal as Louisville City defeated the visiting Birmingham Legion 1-0.
At Fenton, Missouri:
Paris Gee (2'), Guy Abend (6'), and Russell Cicerone (72') each scored once as Saint Louis FC (USL Championship) knocked out visiting Forward Madison (the last remaining entrant from third-division USL League One) 3-1.
At Memphis, Tennessee:
Jochen Graf scored twice (21', 59') as Memphis 901 FC demolished visiting Hartford Athletic 4-0 in still another battle of USL Championship clubs.
At Murfreesboro, Tennessee:
After a 1-1 deadlock after regulation, followed by 30 scoreless overtime minutes, Zeiko Lewis, Leland Archer, and Ian Svantesson converted their spot kicks as the Charleston Battery knocked off Nashville SC 3-0 in the penalty-kick shootout on the road in still another matchup of USL Championship clubs.
At Del Valle, Texas:
Andre Lima scored twice (43', 62') as the Austin Bold doubled up visiting San Antonio 4-2 in still another battle of USL Championship clubs.
At Colorado Springs, Colorado:
In yet another contest involving two USL Championship clubs, Kevaughn Frater scored the winning goal in the 95th minute with his successful penalty kick as New Mexico United upended the home-standing Colorado Springs Switchbacks 2-1 in overtime.
At Sacramento, California:
Stefano Bonomo scored the only goal of the match in overtime (120'+3) as the Sacramento Republic defeated visiting Fresno FC 1-0 in yet another all-USL Championship contest.
At Las Vegas, Nevada:
Blake Frischknecht scored the winning goal in the 89th minute as Orange County FC (NPSL) became the tournament's last remaining entrant from outside America's top two soccer divisions as the fourth-division club knocked off the Las Vegas Nights (USL Championship) 5-3 on the road.
Here are the matchups (as drawn on Thursday) for the fourth round of the tournament in which all 21 US-based Major League Soccer clubs make their first appearances.
The games will take place on June 11 or 12 with the hosts listed first with date to be determined.
New York Red Bulls (MLS) vs. New England Revolution (MLS)
New York City FC (MLS) vs. North Carolina FC (USL Championship)
DC United vs. Philadelphia Union (MLS)
Columbus Crew SC (MLS) vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USL Championship)
At Memphis 901 FC (USL Championship) vs. Orlando City SC (MLS)
Charleston Battery (USL Championship) vs. Atlanta United FC (MLS)
Saint Louis FC (USL Championship) vs. Chicago Fire (MLS)
FC Cincinnati (MLS) vs. Louisville City FC (USL Championship)
Minnesota United FC (MLS) vs. Sporting Kansas City (MLS)
Houston Dynamo (MLS) vs. Austin Bold (USL Championship)
FC Dallas (MLS) vs. Oklahoma City Energy FC (USL Championship)
Real Salt Lake (MLS) vs. Los Angeles Football Club (MLS)
Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS) vs. Orange County FC (NPSL)
San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) vs. Sacramento Republic (USL Championship)
Seattle Sounders FC (MLS) vs. Portland Timbers (MLS)
At Cary, North Carolina:
D.J. Taylor scored the only goal of the match in the 47th minute as North Carolina FC (USL Championship) took out the last remaining fifth-division club in the tournament, the visiting Florida Soccer Soldiers (Local Qualifiers, USASA) 1-0.
At Pittsburgh:
Kenardo Forbes scored the game's lone goal in the 85th minute as the Pittsburgh Riverhounds defeated the visiting Indy Eleven 1-0 in a battle of USL Championship clubs.
At Louisville, Kentucky:
In another contest pitting clubs from the second-division USL Championship, Sean Totsch converted a penalty kick in the 90th minute for the winning goal as Louisville City defeated the visiting Birmingham Legion 1-0.
At Fenton, Missouri:
Paris Gee (2'), Guy Abend (6'), and Russell Cicerone (72') each scored once as Saint Louis FC (USL Championship) knocked out visiting Forward Madison (the last remaining entrant from third-division USL League One) 3-1.
At Memphis, Tennessee:
Jochen Graf scored twice (21', 59') as Memphis 901 FC demolished visiting Hartford Athletic 4-0 in still another battle of USL Championship clubs.
At Murfreesboro, Tennessee:
After a 1-1 deadlock after regulation, followed by 30 scoreless overtime minutes, Zeiko Lewis, Leland Archer, and Ian Svantesson converted their spot kicks as the Charleston Battery knocked off Nashville SC 3-0 in the penalty-kick shootout on the road in still another matchup of USL Championship clubs.
At Del Valle, Texas:
Andre Lima scored twice (43', 62') as the Austin Bold doubled up visiting San Antonio 4-2 in still another battle of USL Championship clubs.
At Colorado Springs, Colorado:
In yet another contest involving two USL Championship clubs, Kevaughn Frater scored the winning goal in the 95th minute with his successful penalty kick as New Mexico United upended the home-standing Colorado Springs Switchbacks 2-1 in overtime.
At Sacramento, California:
Stefano Bonomo scored the only goal of the match in overtime (120'+3) as the Sacramento Republic defeated visiting Fresno FC 1-0 in yet another all-USL Championship contest.
At Las Vegas, Nevada:
Blake Frischknecht scored the winning goal in the 89th minute as Orange County FC (NPSL) became the tournament's last remaining entrant from outside America's top two soccer divisions as the fourth-division club knocked off the Las Vegas Nights (USL Championship) 5-3 on the road.
Here are the matchups (as drawn on Thursday) for the fourth round of the tournament in which all 21 US-based Major League Soccer clubs make their first appearances.
The games will take place on June 11 or 12 with the hosts listed first with date to be determined.
New York Red Bulls (MLS) vs. New England Revolution (MLS)
New York City FC (MLS) vs. North Carolina FC (USL Championship)
DC United vs. Philadelphia Union (MLS)
Columbus Crew SC (MLS) vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USL Championship)
At Memphis 901 FC (USL Championship) vs. Orlando City SC (MLS)
Charleston Battery (USL Championship) vs. Atlanta United FC (MLS)
Saint Louis FC (USL Championship) vs. Chicago Fire (MLS)
FC Cincinnati (MLS) vs. Louisville City FC (USL Championship)
Minnesota United FC (MLS) vs. Sporting Kansas City (MLS)
Houston Dynamo (MLS) vs. Austin Bold (USL Championship)
FC Dallas (MLS) vs. Oklahoma City Energy FC (USL Championship)
Real Salt Lake (MLS) vs. Los Angeles Football Club (MLS)
Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS) vs. Orange County FC (NPSL)
San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) vs. Sacramento Republic (USL Championship)
Seattle Sounders FC (MLS) vs. Portland Timbers (MLS)
FOUR-GOAL SECOND HALF WINS EUROPA LEAGUE CROWN FOR BLUES
At Olympic Stadium, Baku, Azerbaijan:
In Wednesday's Europa League final, Eden Hazard (that's him holding the Europa League Trophy) scored twice (PK-65', 72') as Chelsea scored four second-half goals to dominate London rivals Arsenal 4-1.
The Blues already had clinched a berth in next year's UEFA Champions League group stage; with the Chelsea victory, Frances Lyon has qualified for the Champions League's group stage.
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In Wednesday's Europa League final, Eden Hazard (that's him holding the Europa League Trophy) scored twice (PK-65', 72') as Chelsea scored four second-half goals to dominate London rivals Arsenal 4-1.
The Blues already had clinched a berth in next year's UEFA Champions League group stage; with the Chelsea victory, Frances Lyon has qualified for the Champions League's group stage.
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AFC Champions League
At Doha, Qatar (due to deteriorating relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia):
In Wednesday's finale of the AFC Champions League's group stage, a Group A contest that was postponed from May 21 due to security concerns, Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr and Iran's Zob Ahan battled to a 0-0 stalemate as both clubs had already clinched berths in the knockout stage.
Final Group A Standings:
1. Zob Ahan (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 12)
2. Al-Nassr (GP: 6; GD; +4; PTS: 10)
3. Al-Zawraa (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 8)
4. Al-Wasl (GP: 6; GD: -14; PTS: 3)
Zob Ahan and Al-Nassr advanced to the knockout stage.
In Wednesday's finale of the AFC Champions League's group stage, a Group A contest that was postponed from May 21 due to security concerns, Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr and Iran's Zob Ahan battled to a 0-0 stalemate as both clubs had already clinched berths in the knockout stage.
Final Group A Standings:
1. Zob Ahan (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 12)
2. Al-Nassr (GP: 6; GD; +4; PTS: 10)
3. Al-Zawraa (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 8)
4. Al-Wasl (GP: 6; GD: -14; PTS: 3)
Zob Ahan and Al-Nassr advanced to the knockout stage.
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Canadian Championship: HFX Wanderers, Cavalry FC, York9 Advance To Second Qualifying Round
The first qualifying round of the Canadian Championship tournament concluded last Tuesday (May 22) with three games.
At Halifax, Nova Scotia:
Despite dropping a 1-0 game-two home decision to Vaughan Azzurri (League 1 Ontario), the HFX Wanderers of the Canadian Premier League still won their series on away goals with the aggregate score at 3-3.
At Foothills County, Alberta:
Marcus Haber (OG-2') and Julian Buscher (67') produced the scoring as Cavalry FC defeated visiting Pacific FC 2-1 and won this all-CPL series 4-1 on aggregate.
Toronto:
Ryan Telfer scored the only goal of both the match and series in the 70th minute as the Canadian Premier League's York9 FC won both game two and the series on aggregate from visiting A.S. Blaineville of the Quebec Premier Soccer League 1-0.
At Halifax, Nova Scotia:
Despite dropping a 1-0 game-two home decision to Vaughan Azzurri (League 1 Ontario), the HFX Wanderers of the Canadian Premier League still won their series on away goals with the aggregate score at 3-3.
At Foothills County, Alberta:
Marcus Haber (OG-2') and Julian Buscher (67') produced the scoring as Cavalry FC defeated visiting Pacific FC 2-1 and won this all-CPL series 4-1 on aggregate.
Toronto:
Ryan Telfer scored the only goal of both the match and series in the 70th minute as the Canadian Premier League's York9 FC won both game two and the series on aggregate from visiting A.S. Blaineville of the Quebec Premier Soccer League 1-0.
US Open Cup: OKC Energy Hold Off Rowdies, Get Crack At MLS Club Next
At Norman, Oklahoma:
In Tuesday's opening contest of the US Open Cup's third round, Deshorn Brown scored the winning goal in the 60th minute as the Oklahoma City Thunder topped the Tampa Bay Rowdies 4-3 in a battle of USL Championship clubs.
The Energy will take on a Major League Soccer club to be determined in a contest scheduled to take place on June 11 or 12.
In Tuesday's opening contest of the US Open Cup's third round, Deshorn Brown scored the winning goal in the 60th minute as the Oklahoma City Thunder topped the Tampa Bay Rowdies 4-3 in a battle of USL Championship clubs.
The Energy will take on a Major League Soccer club to be determined in a contest scheduled to take place on June 11 or 12.
Sunday, May 26, 2019
MLS: Sunday Wins For SKC, Quakes (Thanks To Wondo's Double)
Two games are set to be contested in Major League Soccer on Sunday.
At Kansas City, Kansas:
Johnny Russell produced a hat trick (29', 45'+1, 68') as Sporting Kansas City picked up their first league win in nearly two months by holding off the visiting Seattle Sounders.
At Toronto:
Chris Wondolowski scored twice (37', 81') to increase his record number of MLS career goals to 150 as the San Jose Earthquakes came from behind to knock off Toronto FC 2-1 on the road.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. DC United (GP: 15; GD: +5; PTS: 25)
2. Philadelphia (GP: 14; GD: +9; PTS: 24)
3. New York Red Bulls (GP: 14; GD: +5; PTS: 21)
4. Montreal (GP: 15; GD: -6; PTS: 21)
5. Atlanta United FC (GP: 13; GD: +3; PTS: 20)
6. New York City FC (GP: 12; GD: +3; PTS: 19)
7. Toronto FC (GP: 13; GD: +1; PTS: 17)
8. Chicago (GP: 14; GD: +3; PTS: 17)
9. Columbus (GP: 15; GD: -8; PTS: 16)
10. Orlando City SC (GP: 14; GD: -2; PTS: 15)
11. New England (GP: 15; GD: -17; PTS: 13)
12. FC Cincinnati (GP: 14; GD: -14; PTS: 11)
NOTES: With the New York Red Bulls and Montreal level on points (21) and wins (6), the Red Bulls have the superior goal differential (+5, compared to -6 for the Impact); with Toronto and Chicago level on points with 17, the Reds have won more games than the Fire (5-4).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 15; GD: +25; PTS: 34)
2. Seattle (GP: 14; GD: +7; PTS: 26)
3. Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 14; GD: +2; PTS: 25)
4. Houston (GP: 12; GD: +7; PTS: 23)
5. Minnesota United FC (GP: 13; GD: +3; PTS: 21)
6. Real Salt Lake (GP: 13; GD: -1; PTS: 19)
7. FC Dallas (GP: 14; GD: -1; PTS: 18)
8. San Jose (GP: 13; GD: -4; PTS: 17)
9. Vancouver (GP: 15; GD: -3; PTS: 17)
10. Portland (GP: 12; GD: -6; PTS: 14)
11. Kansas City (GP: 12; GD: +1; PTS: 14)
12. Colorado (GP: 13; GD: -12; PTS: 8)
NOTES: With San Jose and Vancouver level on points with 17, the Whitecaps have won more games than the Earthquakes (5-4); with Portland and Sporting Kansas City level on points with 14, the Timbers have won more games than SKC (4-3).
At Kansas City, Kansas:
Johnny Russell produced a hat trick (29', 45'+1, 68') as Sporting Kansas City picked up their first league win in nearly two months by holding off the visiting Seattle Sounders.
At Toronto:
Chris Wondolowski scored twice (37', 81') to increase his record number of MLS career goals to 150 as the San Jose Earthquakes came from behind to knock off Toronto FC 2-1 on the road.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. DC United (GP: 15; GD: +5; PTS: 25)
2. Philadelphia (GP: 14; GD: +9; PTS: 24)
3. New York Red Bulls (GP: 14; GD: +5; PTS: 21)
4. Montreal (GP: 15; GD: -6; PTS: 21)
5. Atlanta United FC (GP: 13; GD: +3; PTS: 20)
6. New York City FC (GP: 12; GD: +3; PTS: 19)
7. Toronto FC (GP: 13; GD: +1; PTS: 17)
8. Chicago (GP: 14; GD: +3; PTS: 17)
9. Columbus (GP: 15; GD: -8; PTS: 16)
10. Orlando City SC (GP: 14; GD: -2; PTS: 15)
11. New England (GP: 15; GD: -17; PTS: 13)
12. FC Cincinnati (GP: 14; GD: -14; PTS: 11)
NOTES: With the New York Red Bulls and Montreal level on points (21) and wins (6), the Red Bulls have the superior goal differential (+5, compared to -6 for the Impact); with Toronto and Chicago level on points with 17, the Reds have won more games than the Fire (5-4).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 15; GD: +25; PTS: 34)
2. Seattle (GP: 14; GD: +7; PTS: 26)
3. Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 14; GD: +2; PTS: 25)
4. Houston (GP: 12; GD: +7; PTS: 23)
5. Minnesota United FC (GP: 13; GD: +3; PTS: 21)
6. Real Salt Lake (GP: 13; GD: -1; PTS: 19)
7. FC Dallas (GP: 14; GD: -1; PTS: 18)
8. San Jose (GP: 13; GD: -4; PTS: 17)
9. Vancouver (GP: 15; GD: -3; PTS: 17)
10. Portland (GP: 12; GD: -6; PTS: 14)
11. Kansas City (GP: 12; GD: +1; PTS: 14)
12. Colorado (GP: 13; GD: -12; PTS: 8)
NOTES: With San Jose and Vancouver level on points with 17, the Whitecaps have won more games than the Earthquakes (5-4); with Portland and Sporting Kansas City level on points with 14, the Timbers have won more games than SKC (4-3).
Rossoneri To Wrap Up Season On Road
At Ferrara, Italy:
SPAL vs. AC Milan, Italian Serie A soccer (season finale for both clubs), Sunday @ 11:30 AM Pacific Time
SPAL vs. AC Milan, Italian Serie A soccer (season finale for both clubs), Sunday @ 11:30 AM Pacific Time
Saturday, May 25, 2019
MLS: Caps, Timbers, Red Bulls, Loons, Rapids Grab Saturday Wins
Seven games were contested in Major League Soccer on Saturday.
At Bridgeview, Illinois:
Alexandru Mitrita's equalizer in the 40th minute lifted New York City to a 1-1 road draw with the Chicago Fire.
C.J. Sapong scored for the hosts at 28 minutes.
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
Ali Adnan (30') and Lucas Venuto (40') each scored once as the Vancouver Whitecaps knocked off visiting FC Dallas 2-1.
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Wayne Rooney's successful penalty kick in the 90th minute carried DC United to a 1-1 road draw with New England.
Juan Agudelo scored for the Revolution in the 61st minute.
At Chester, Pennsylvania:
Brian Fernandez scored twice (31', 36') and Diego Valeri once (87') as the Portland Timbers closed out their 12-match season-opening road trip with a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union.
At Cincinnati:
Kaku (78') and Omir Fernandez (90'+1) each scored once late as the New York Red Bulls blanked FC Cincinnati 2-0 on the road.
At St. Paul, Minnesota:
Romaine Metanire delivered all the scoring with his 20th-minute tally as Minnesota United knocked off the visiting Houston Dynamo 1-0.
At Commerce City, Colorado:
Nicolas Mezquida scored the game winner at 89 minutes as the Colorado Rapids upended the visiting Columbus Crew 3-2.
At Bridgeview, Illinois:
Alexandru Mitrita's equalizer in the 40th minute lifted New York City to a 1-1 road draw with the Chicago Fire.
C.J. Sapong scored for the hosts at 28 minutes.
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
Ali Adnan (30') and Lucas Venuto (40') each scored once as the Vancouver Whitecaps knocked off visiting FC Dallas 2-1.
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Wayne Rooney's successful penalty kick in the 90th minute carried DC United to a 1-1 road draw with New England.
Juan Agudelo scored for the Revolution in the 61st minute.
At Chester, Pennsylvania:
Brian Fernandez scored twice (31', 36') and Diego Valeri once (87') as the Portland Timbers closed out their 12-match season-opening road trip with a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union.
At Cincinnati:
Kaku (78') and Omir Fernandez (90'+1) each scored once late as the New York Red Bulls blanked FC Cincinnati 2-0 on the road.
At St. Paul, Minnesota:
Romaine Metanire delivered all the scoring with his 20th-minute tally as Minnesota United knocked off the visiting Houston Dynamo 1-0.
At Commerce City, Colorado:
Nicolas Mezquida scored the game winner at 89 minutes as the Colorado Rapids upended the visiting Columbus Crew 3-2.
Friday, May 24, 2019
MLS: Galaxy, RSL, LAFC Gather Friday Wins
Three games were contested on Friday in Major League Soccer.
At Orlando, Florida:
Jonathan dos Santos scored the game's lone goal in the 19th minute as the Los Angeles Galaxy defeated Orlando City 1-0 on the road.
At Sandy, Utah:
Jefferson Savarino scored the winning goal in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time as Real Salt Lake knocked off visiting Atlanta United 2-1.
At Los Angeles:
Christian Ramirez (7'), Carlos Vela (28'), Latif Blessing (31'), and Tristan Blackmon (55') each scored once as the Los Angeles Football Club held on for a 4-2 home win over the Montreal Impact.
At Orlando, Florida:
Jonathan dos Santos scored the game's lone goal in the 19th minute as the Los Angeles Galaxy defeated Orlando City 1-0 on the road.
At Sandy, Utah:
Jefferson Savarino scored the winning goal in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time as Real Salt Lake knocked off visiting Atlanta United 2-1.
At Los Angeles:
Christian Ramirez (7'), Carlos Vela (28'), Latif Blessing (31'), and Tristan Blackmon (55') each scored once as the Los Angeles Football Club held on for a 4-2 home win over the Montreal Impact.
CAF Champions League Final: Wydad Casablanca And Visiting ES Tunis Draw In In Series Opener
At Rabat, Morocco:
In Friday's opening match of the two-game CAF Champions League Final, Cheick Comara's goal in the 79th minute carried Wydad Casablanca to a 1-1 series-opening draw with Esperance de Tunis.
Fousseny Coulibaly scored for the visiting Tunisian club in the 44th minute.
In Friday's opening match of the two-game CAF Champions League Final, Cheick Comara's goal in the 79th minute carried Wydad Casablanca to a 1-1 series-opening draw with Esperance de Tunis.
Fousseny Coulibaly scored for the visiting Tunisian club in the 44th minute.
Monaco Stay Up Despite Road Defeat
At Nice, France:
Goals from Benoit Badiashile (OG-36') and Mickael Le Bihan (PK-67') enabled OGC Nice to blank visiting AS Monaco 2-0 on Friday in the French Ligue 1 regular-season finale for both clubs.
Despite the defeat, the club from the Principality still insured themselves of playing next season in the French top flight.
Goals from Benoit Badiashile (OG-36') and Mickael Le Bihan (PK-67') enabled OGC Nice to blank visiting AS Monaco 2-0 on Friday in the French Ligue 1 regular-season finale for both clubs.
Despite the defeat, the club from the Principality still insured themselves of playing next season in the French top flight.
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
MLS: Caps And Red Bulls Draw In Jersey
At Harrison, New Jersey:
In the lone Wednesday Major League Soccer contest, Scott Sutter (29') and Fredy Montero (PK-61') each scored once to lift the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 2-2 road draw with the New York Red Bulls.
Brian White (37') and Andy Rose (OG-55') produced the scoring for the Red Bulls.
In the lone Wednesday Major League Soccer contest, Scott Sutter (29') and Fredy Montero (PK-61') each scored once to lift the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 2-2 road draw with the New York Red Bulls.
Brian White (37') and Andy Rose (OG-55') produced the scoring for the Red Bulls.
AFC Champions League
Group-stage play in the AFC Champions League continued on Wednesday with four games.
GROUP E:
At Changwon, South Korea:
Luc Castaignos (65') and Takahiro Kunimoto (90'+4) each scored once as Gyeongnam FC blanked visiting Johor Darul Ta'zim 2-0.
At Kashima, Japan:
Sho Ito scored twice in a two-minute second-half span (68', 70') as Kashima Antlers upended visiting Shandong Luneng 2-1 to seal a berth in the knockout stage.
Final Group E Standings:
1. Shandong Luneng (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 11)
2. Kashima Antlers (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 10)
3. Gyeongnam FC (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 8)
4. Johor Darul Ta'zim (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 4)
Shandong Luneng and Kashima Antlers advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP F:
At Guangzhou, China:
Paulinho scored the only goal of the match in the 64th minute as Guangzhou Evergrande defeated visiting Daegu FC 1-0 and jumped the South Korean club to a second-place finish in Group F and a berth in the knockout stage.
At Melbourne, Australia:
Yusuke Minagawa scored the game winner in the 73rd minute as Sanfrecce Hiroshima defeated the Melbourne Victory 3-1 on the road.
Final Group F Standings:
1. Sanfrecce Hiroshima (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 15)
2. Guangzhou Evergrande (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 10)
3. Daegu FC (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 9)
4. Melbourne Victory (GP: 6; GD: -13; PTS: 1)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Guangzhou Evergrande advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP E:
At Changwon, South Korea:
Luc Castaignos (65') and Takahiro Kunimoto (90'+4) each scored once as Gyeongnam FC blanked visiting Johor Darul Ta'zim 2-0.
At Kashima, Japan:
Sho Ito scored twice in a two-minute second-half span (68', 70') as Kashima Antlers upended visiting Shandong Luneng 2-1 to seal a berth in the knockout stage.
Final Group E Standings:
1. Shandong Luneng (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 11)
2. Kashima Antlers (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 10)
3. Gyeongnam FC (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 8)
4. Johor Darul Ta'zim (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 4)
Shandong Luneng and Kashima Antlers advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP F:
At Guangzhou, China:
Paulinho scored the only goal of the match in the 64th minute as Guangzhou Evergrande defeated visiting Daegu FC 1-0 and jumped the South Korean club to a second-place finish in Group F and a berth in the knockout stage.
At Melbourne, Australia:
Yusuke Minagawa scored the game winner in the 73rd minute as Sanfrecce Hiroshima defeated the Melbourne Victory 3-1 on the road.
Final Group F Standings:
1. Sanfrecce Hiroshima (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 15)
2. Guangzhou Evergrande (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 10)
3. Daegu FC (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 9)
4. Melbourne Victory (GP: 6; GD: -13; PTS: 1)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Guangzhou Evergrande advanced to the knockout stage.
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
AFC Champions League
Seven games were contested in the AFC Champions League's group stage on Tuesday.
GROUP A:
At Dubai, United Arab Emirates:
Alaa Abbas (22', 45'+1) and Ahmad Fadel (39', 51') each scored twice as Al-Zawraa demolished Al-Wasl 5-1 on the road in the tournament finale for both clubs.
GROUP B:
At Tashkent, Uzbekistan:
Tima Abdukholiqov scored twice (47', 61') as Lokomotiv Tashkent defeated visiting Al-Rayyan 3-2 in the tournament finale for both squads.
At Jeddah, Saudi Arabia:
In a battle of two knockout-stage-bound clubs, Mohammed Al Menhali's equalizer in the 71st minute lifted Al-Wahda to a 1-1 road draw with Al-Ittihad and the Group B title.
Romario Ricardo da Silva (a.k.a. Romarinho) scored for the hosts in the 68th minute.
Final Group B Standings:
1. Al-Wahda (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 13)
2. Al-Ittihad (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 11)
3. Lokomotiv Tashkent (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 7)
4. Al-Rayyan (GP: 6; GD: -8; PTS: 3)
Al-Wahda and Al-Ittihad advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP G:
At Saitama, Japan:
Kazuki Nagasawa (34'), Yuki Muto (41'), and Shinzo Koroki (81') each scored once as Urawa Red Diamonds dominated visiting Beijing FC 3-0 to lock up a berth in the knockout stage.
At Jeonju, South Korea:
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors battled visiting Buriram United to a 0-0 stalemate to lock up top spot in Group G.
Final Group G Standings:
1. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 13)
2. Uruwa Red Diamonds (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 10)
3. Beijing FC (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 7)
4. Buriram United (GP: 6; GD: -7; PTS: 4)
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Urawa Red Diamonds advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP H:
At Sydney, Australia:
Yasuto Wakizaka scored twice (9', 20') as Kawasaki Frontale demolished Sydney FC 4-0 on the road in what turned out to be the tournament finale for both clubs.
At Shanghai, China:
Oscar produced a hat trick (7', 42', 76') as Shanghai SIPG destroyed visiting Ulsan Hyundai 5-0 to lock up a berth in the knockout stage (knocking out Kawasaki Frontale in the process). The South Korean club had already locked up top spot in Group H.
Final Group H Standings:
1. Ulsan Hyundai (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 11)
2. Shanghai SIPG (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 9)
3. Kawasaki Frontale (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 8)
4. Sydney FC (GP: 6; GD: -6; PTS: 3)
Ulsan Hyundai and Shanghai SIPG advanced to the knockout stage.
Monday, May 20, 2019
AFC Champions League
The final week of AFC Champions League group-stage play commenced on Monday with four games.
GROUP C:
At Doha, Qatar:
Bafetimbi Gomes scored twice (29', 55') as Al-Hilal gained a 2-2 road draw with Al-Duhail in a battle of teams that had already clinched berths in the knockout stage.
Youssef El-Arabi (15') and Khalid Muneer Mazeed (90'+2) each scored once for the hosts.
At Al Ain, United Arab Emirates:
Morteza Tabrizi scored the winning goal in the first minute of first-half stoppage time as Esteghlal defeated Al-Ain 2-1 in the tournament finale for both clubs.
Final Group C Standings:
1. Al Hilal (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 13)
2. Al-Duhail (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 9)
3. Esteghlal (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 8)
4. Al-Ain (GP: 6; GD: -6; PTS: 2)
Al-Hilal and Al-Duhail advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP D:
At Tehran, Iran:
Mehdi Torabi (16') and Ali Alipour (67') each scored a goal as Persepolis blanked visiting Al-Sadd 2-0.
At Jeddah, Saudi Arabia:
Abdulrahman Ghareeb scored the stoppage-time game winner (90'+2) as Al-Ahli clinched a berth in the knockout stage by defeating visiting Pakhtakor 2-1.
Final Group D Standings:
1. Al-Sadd (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 10)
2. Al-Ahli (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 9)
3. Pakhtakor (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 8)
4. Persepolis (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 7)
Al-Sadd and Al-Ahli advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP C:
At Doha, Qatar:
Bafetimbi Gomes scored twice (29', 55') as Al-Hilal gained a 2-2 road draw with Al-Duhail in a battle of teams that had already clinched berths in the knockout stage.
Youssef El-Arabi (15') and Khalid Muneer Mazeed (90'+2) each scored once for the hosts.
At Al Ain, United Arab Emirates:
Morteza Tabrizi scored the winning goal in the first minute of first-half stoppage time as Esteghlal defeated Al-Ain 2-1 in the tournament finale for both clubs.
Final Group C Standings:
1. Al Hilal (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 13)
2. Al-Duhail (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 9)
3. Esteghlal (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 8)
4. Al-Ain (GP: 6; GD: -6; PTS: 2)
Al-Hilal and Al-Duhail advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP D:
At Tehran, Iran:
Mehdi Torabi (16') and Ali Alipour (67') each scored a goal as Persepolis blanked visiting Al-Sadd 2-0.
At Jeddah, Saudi Arabia:
Abdulrahman Ghareeb scored the stoppage-time game winner (90'+2) as Al-Ahli clinched a berth in the knockout stage by defeating visiting Pakhtakor 2-1.
Final Group D Standings:
1. Al-Sadd (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 10)
2. Al-Ahli (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 9)
3. Pakhtakor (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 8)
4. Persepolis (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 7)
Al-Sadd and Al-Ahli advanced to the knockout stage.
Sunday, May 19, 2019
MLS: Lions, Red Bulls, Rapids Rack Up Sunday Wins
Four games were on the Sunday Major League Soccer schedule.
At Orlando, Florida:
Tesho Akindele (37', 64') and Nani (50', 59') each scored twice as Orlando City demolished visiting FC Cincinnati 5-1.
At Harrison, New Jersey:
Tom Barlow scored the only goal of the match in the 65th minute as the New York Red Bulls, despite finishing the game with ten men, ended visiting Atlanta United's five-game winning streak (and 520-minute shutout streak as well) with a 1-0 victory.
At Frisco, Texas:
Carlos Vela successfully converted an 80th-minute penalty kick for the equalizer that lifted the Los Angeles Football Club to a 1-1 road draw with FC Dallas.
Ryan Hollingshead scored for the Hoops in the 29th minute.
At Carson, California:
Andre Shinyashiki's goal in the 82nd minute carried the Colorado Rapids to their first win of the season as they knocked off the Los Angeles Galaxy 1-0 on the road.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Philadelphia (GP: 13; GD: +11; PTS: 24)
2. DC United (GP: 14; GD: +5; PTS: 24)
3. Montreal (GP: 14; GD: -4; PTS: 21)
4. Atlanta United FC (GP: 12; GD: +4; PTS: 20)
5. New York City FC (GP: 11; GD: +3; PTS: 18)
6. New York Red Bulls (GP: 12; GD: +3; PTS: 17)
7. Toronto FC (GP: 12; GD: +2; PTS: 17)
8. Columbus (GP: 14; GD: -7; PTS: 16)
9. Chicago (GP: 13; GD: +3; PTS: 16)
10. Orlando City SC (GP: 13; GD: -1; PTS: 15)
11. New England (GP: 14; GD: -17; PTS: 12)
12. FC Cincinnati (GP: 13; GD: -12; PTS: 11)
NOTES: With Philadelphia and DC United level on points (24) and wins (7), the Union have the superior goal differential (+11, compared to DC's +5); with the New York Red Bulls and Toronto level on points (12) and wins (5), the Red Bulls have the superior goal differential (+3, compared to the Reds' +2); with Columbus and Chicago level on points with 16, the Crew have won more games than the Fire (5-4).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 14; GD: +23; PTS: 31)
2. Seattle (GP: 13; GD: +8; PTS: 26)
3. Houston (GP: 11; GD: +8; PTS: 23)
4. Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 13; GD: +1; PTS: 22)
5. Minnesota United FC (GP: 12; GD: +2; PTS: 18)
6. FC Dallas (GP: 13; GD: 0; PTS: 18)
7. Real Salt Lake (GP: 12; GD: -2; PTS: 16)
8. San Jose (GP: 12; GD: -5; PTS: 14)
9. Vancouver (GP: 13; GD: -4; PTS: 13)
10. Portland (GP: 11; GD: -8; PTS: 11)
11. Kansas City (GP: 11; GD: 0; PTS: 11)
12. Colorado (GP: 12; GD: -13; PTS: 5)
NOTES: With Minnesota United and FC Dallas level on points (18) and wins (5), the Loons have the superior goal differential (+2, compared to the Loons' 0); with Portland and Sporting Kansas City level on points with 11, the Timbers have won more games than SKC (3-2).
At Orlando, Florida:
Tesho Akindele (37', 64') and Nani (50', 59') each scored twice as Orlando City demolished visiting FC Cincinnati 5-1.
At Harrison, New Jersey:
Tom Barlow scored the only goal of the match in the 65th minute as the New York Red Bulls, despite finishing the game with ten men, ended visiting Atlanta United's five-game winning streak (and 520-minute shutout streak as well) with a 1-0 victory.
At Frisco, Texas:
Carlos Vela successfully converted an 80th-minute penalty kick for the equalizer that lifted the Los Angeles Football Club to a 1-1 road draw with FC Dallas.
Ryan Hollingshead scored for the Hoops in the 29th minute.
At Carson, California:
Andre Shinyashiki's goal in the 82nd minute carried the Colorado Rapids to their first win of the season as they knocked off the Los Angeles Galaxy 1-0 on the road.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Philadelphia (GP: 13; GD: +11; PTS: 24)
2. DC United (GP: 14; GD: +5; PTS: 24)
3. Montreal (GP: 14; GD: -4; PTS: 21)
4. Atlanta United FC (GP: 12; GD: +4; PTS: 20)
5. New York City FC (GP: 11; GD: +3; PTS: 18)
6. New York Red Bulls (GP: 12; GD: +3; PTS: 17)
7. Toronto FC (GP: 12; GD: +2; PTS: 17)
8. Columbus (GP: 14; GD: -7; PTS: 16)
9. Chicago (GP: 13; GD: +3; PTS: 16)
10. Orlando City SC (GP: 13; GD: -1; PTS: 15)
11. New England (GP: 14; GD: -17; PTS: 12)
12. FC Cincinnati (GP: 13; GD: -12; PTS: 11)
NOTES: With Philadelphia and DC United level on points (24) and wins (7), the Union have the superior goal differential (+11, compared to DC's +5); with the New York Red Bulls and Toronto level on points (12) and wins (5), the Red Bulls have the superior goal differential (+3, compared to the Reds' +2); with Columbus and Chicago level on points with 16, the Crew have won more games than the Fire (5-4).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 14; GD: +23; PTS: 31)
2. Seattle (GP: 13; GD: +8; PTS: 26)
3. Houston (GP: 11; GD: +8; PTS: 23)
4. Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 13; GD: +1; PTS: 22)
5. Minnesota United FC (GP: 12; GD: +2; PTS: 18)
6. FC Dallas (GP: 13; GD: 0; PTS: 18)
7. Real Salt Lake (GP: 12; GD: -2; PTS: 16)
8. San Jose (GP: 12; GD: -5; PTS: 14)
9. Vancouver (GP: 13; GD: -4; PTS: 13)
10. Portland (GP: 11; GD: -8; PTS: 11)
11. Kansas City (GP: 11; GD: 0; PTS: 11)
12. Colorado (GP: 12; GD: -13; PTS: 5)
NOTES: With Minnesota United and FC Dallas level on points (18) and wins (5), the Loons have the superior goal differential (+2, compared to the Loons' 0); with Portland and Sporting Kansas City level on points with 11, the Timbers have won more games than SKC (3-2).
Home Win For Rossoneri
At Milan, Italy:
Krzysztof Piatek (57') and Suso (66') each scored once as AC Milan blanked visiting---and already-relegated----Frosinone 2-0 in Sunday Italian Serie A action as the Rossoneri kept their UEFA Champions League hopes alive with one league game remaining.
Krzysztof Piatek (57') and Suso (66') each scored once as AC Milan blanked visiting---and already-relegated----Frosinone 2-0 in Sunday Italian Serie A action as the Rossoneri kept their UEFA Champions League hopes alive with one league game remaining.
Saturday, May 18, 2019
Wolves Advance To 2019-20 Europa League Qualifying
As a result of Manchester City's 6-0 FA Cup Final demolition on Saturday against Watford at London's Wembley Stadium, Wolverhampton Wanderers, who finished seventh in the recently completed English Premier League campaign, will play in the second round of qualifying for next season's Europa League.
It will be Wolves' first appearance in a European club tournament since the 1980-81 UEFA Cup.
Huge Home Win For Monaco As They All But Clinch Ligue 1 Safety
At Fontvielle, Monaco:
In a critical Saturday French Ligue 1 contest for both clubs, Radamel Falcao (26') and Aleksandr Golovin (82') each scored once as AS Monaco all but assured themselves of keeping their top-flight status after blanking visiting Amiens SC 2-0.
In a critical Saturday French Ligue 1 contest for both clubs, Radamel Falcao (26') and Aleksandr Golovin (82') each scored once as AS Monaco all but assured themselves of keeping their top-flight status after blanking visiting Amiens SC 2-0.
Parakeets Close Out Season In Style By Bumping Off Sociedad At Home
At Cornella de Llobregat, Spain:
Roberto Rosales (58') and Wu Lei (65') each scored once on Saturday (with Victor Sanchez assisting on both goals) as Espanyol closed out their Spanish Primera Division campaign by blanking visiting Real Sociedad 2-0 as the Parakeets finish the season in seventh place.
Roberto Rosales (58') and Wu Lei (65') each scored once on Saturday (with Victor Sanchez assisting on both goals) as Espanyol closed out their Spanish Primera Division campaign by blanking visiting Real Sociedad 2-0 as the Parakeets finish the season in seventh place.
Lions Fall To Dragons In Lisbon Derby
At Lisbon:
In Saturday Portuguese Liga action, Danilo Pereira (78') and Hector Herrera (87') each scored once as FC Porto upended visiting Sporting CP 2-1.
In Saturday Portuguese Liga action, Danilo Pereira (78') and Hector Herrera (87') each scored once as FC Porto upended visiting Sporting CP 2-1.
Bayern Spank Eintracht Frankfurt, Lock Up Bundesliga Title
At Munich:
Kingsley Coman (4'), David Alaba (53'), Renato Sanchez (58'), each scored once as did Franck Ribery (72') and Arjen Robben (78') in their final contests with Bayern Munich as the hosts locked up their seventh consecutive German Bundesliga title on Saturday (finishing two points up on Borussia Dortmund) by demolishing visiting Eintrach Frankfurt 5-1 on the final day of league play for the season.
Kingsley Coman (4'), David Alaba (53'), Renato Sanchez (58'), each scored once as did Franck Ribery (72') and Arjen Robben (78') in their final contests with Bayern Munich as the hosts locked up their seventh consecutive German Bundesliga title on Saturday (finishing two points up on Borussia Dortmund) by demolishing visiting Eintrach Frankfurt 5-1 on the final day of league play for the season.
MLS: Saturday Victories For RSL, Quakes (As Wondo Breaks Landon's MLS Career Goal Record)
Seven games were contested in Major League Soccer.
At Montreal:
The match between the Montreal Impact and visiting New England Revolution was played to a 0-0 stalemate.
At Sandy, Utah:
Damir Kreilach (14'), Sebastian Saucedo (28'), and Jefferson Savarino (60') each scored once as Real Salt Lake dominated visiting, ten-man Toronto FC 3-0.
At San Jose, California:
Chris Wondolowski produced a quadruple (21', 48', 74', 76') to become the new all-time career goal-scoring leader in MLS history (with 148, surpassing Landon Donovan) as the San Jose Earthquakes dominated the visiting Chicago Fire 4-1.
At Chester, Pennsylvania:
The Philadelphia Union and visiting Seattle Sounders battled to a 0-0 deadlock.
At St. Paul, Minnesota:
Ethan Finlay scored the only goal of the match as Minnesota United defeated the visiting Columbus Crew 1-0.
At Kansas City, Kansas:
Derek Cornelius' equalizer in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time lifted the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 1-1 road draw with Sporting Kansas City.
Krisztian Nemeth scored for the hosts in the 37th minute.
At Houston:
Memo Rodriguez (67') and Tommy McNamara (68') each scored a goal a minute apart in the final half-hour as the Houston Dynamo came from behind to knock off visiting DC United 2-1.
At Montreal:
The match between the Montreal Impact and visiting New England Revolution was played to a 0-0 stalemate.
At Sandy, Utah:
Damir Kreilach (14'), Sebastian Saucedo (28'), and Jefferson Savarino (60') each scored once as Real Salt Lake dominated visiting, ten-man Toronto FC 3-0.
At San Jose, California:
Chris Wondolowski produced a quadruple (21', 48', 74', 76') to become the new all-time career goal-scoring leader in MLS history (with 148, surpassing Landon Donovan) as the San Jose Earthquakes dominated the visiting Chicago Fire 4-1.
At Chester, Pennsylvania:
The Philadelphia Union and visiting Seattle Sounders battled to a 0-0 deadlock.
At St. Paul, Minnesota:
Ethan Finlay scored the only goal of the match as Minnesota United defeated the visiting Columbus Crew 1-0.
At Kansas City, Kansas:
Derek Cornelius' equalizer in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time lifted the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 1-1 road draw with Sporting Kansas City.
Krisztian Nemeth scored for the hosts in the 37th minute.
At Houston:
Memo Rodriguez (67') and Tommy McNamara (68') each scored a goal a minute apart in the final half-hour as the Houston Dynamo came from behind to knock off visiting DC United 2-1.
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