At London:
Chelsea defeated local London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 in Sunday's FA Cup semifinal contest. The game was marred by a controversial goal awarded in the 49th minute to Juan Mata though replay clearly showed that the ball didn't cross the goal line. Noncontroversial goals for the Blues were scored by Didier Drogba (43'), Ramires (77'), Frank Lampard (81'), and Florent Malouda (90'+4). Chelsea will be gunning for their third FA Cup title in four years (and fourth in six years; their seventh overall) when they face seven-time winners Liverpool (who last won the title in 2006) in the final on May 5 at Wembley Stadium in London.
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Sunday, April 15, 2012
Saturday, April 14, 2012
FA Cup: Reds Come Back To Top Toffees For Berth In Final
At London:
Goals from Luis Suarez (62') and Andy Carrol (87') enabled Liverpool to come from behind to upend their Merseyside rivals Everton 2-1 on Saturday to win their English FA Cup semifinal contest and advance to next month's final at Wembley Stadium agains the winner of the Sunday Tottenham Hotspur-Chelsea contest.
Goals from Luis Suarez (62') and Andy Carrol (87') enabled Liverpool to come from behind to upend their Merseyside rivals Everton 2-1 on Saturday to win their English FA Cup semifinal contest and advance to next month's final at Wembley Stadium agains the winner of the Sunday Tottenham Hotspur-Chelsea contest.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
FA Cup: Spurs, Toffees Reach Semifinals
Two games were played in the quarterfinal round of England's FA Cup on Tuesday.
At London:
In a replay of the match that was suspended at 41 minutes on March 17 after Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba suffered cardiac arrest (he's continuing to make progress at a London hospital), Ryan Nelson (73'), Gareth Bale (77'), and Louis Saha (90'+4) each scored a goal as Tottenham Hotspur defeated the visiting Trotters 3-1 to advance to a Wembley Stadium semifinal match on April 15 against Chelsea.
At Sunderland, England:
Goals from Nikica Jelavic (23') and David Vaughan (OG-56') carried Everton to a 2-0 quarterfinal-round-replay road win over Sunderland, sending the Toffees into an April 14 Wembley Stadium Merseyside Derby semifinal match with Liverpool.
At London:
In a replay of the match that was suspended at 41 minutes on March 17 after Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba suffered cardiac arrest (he's continuing to make progress at a London hospital), Ryan Nelson (73'), Gareth Bale (77'), and Louis Saha (90'+4) each scored a goal as Tottenham Hotspur defeated the visiting Trotters 3-1 to advance to a Wembley Stadium semifinal match on April 15 against Chelsea.
At Sunderland, England:
Goals from Nikica Jelavic (23') and David Vaughan (OG-56') carried Everton to a 2-0 quarterfinal-round-replay road win over Sunderland, sending the Toffees into an April 14 Wembley Stadium Merseyside Derby semifinal match with Liverpool.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
FA Cup: Appointment At Wembley For Chelsea and Liverpool
Two more games from the quarterfinal round of England's FA Cup took place on Sunday.
At London:
Fernando Torres scored twice in the second half (67',85') as Chelsea had their way with visiting Leicester City (League Championship; last remaining non-Premiership club left in the tournament) 5-2.
At Liverpool:
Stewart Downing scored the winning goal in the 57th minute as Liverpool defeated visiting Stoke City 2-1.
Both the Blues and Reds will be taking part in semifinal games to take place at London's Wembley Stadium the weekend of April 14 and 15.
A draw took place for that weekend's semifinal contests:
Tottenham-Bolton winner vs. Chelsea
Liverpool vs. winner of Everton-Sunderland replay
At London:
Fernando Torres scored twice in the second half (67',85') as Chelsea had their way with visiting Leicester City (League Championship; last remaining non-Premiership club left in the tournament) 5-2.
At Liverpool:
Stewart Downing scored the winning goal in the 57th minute as Liverpool defeated visiting Stoke City 2-1.
Both the Blues and Reds will be taking part in semifinal games to take place at London's Wembley Stadium the weekend of April 14 and 15.
A draw took place for that weekend's semifinal contests:
Tottenham-Bolton winner vs. Chelsea
Liverpool vs. winner of Everton-Sunderland replay
Saturday, March 17, 2012
FA Cup: Black Cats To Host Replay With Toffees; Spurs-Trotters Match Suspended After Player Collapse
The quarterfinal round in England's FA Cup commenced with two games on Saturday.
At Liverpool, England:
Tim Cahill equalized in the 22nd minute for Everton as the Toffees salvaged a 1-1 home draw with Sunderland. Phillip Bardsley's goal at 12 minute provided the Black Cats' goal. The Black Cats will host a replay on a date to be determined.
At London:
The match between Tottenham Hotspur and visiting Bolton was suspended after 41 minutes after Trotters midfielder Fabrice Muamba suffered a heart attack and had to be carried off on a stretcher. He was listed in critical condition at a North London hospital at this time. The match was deadlocked at 1-1 with Gareth Bale's own goal at 6 minutes giving Bolton and early lead before Kyle Walker equalized for Spurs in the 11th minute.
At Liverpool, England:
Tim Cahill equalized in the 22nd minute for Everton as the Toffees salvaged a 1-1 home draw with Sunderland. Phillip Bardsley's goal at 12 minute provided the Black Cats' goal. The Black Cats will host a replay on a date to be determined.
At London:
The match between Tottenham Hotspur and visiting Bolton was suspended after 41 minutes after Trotters midfielder Fabrice Muamba suffered a heart attack and had to be carried off on a stretcher. He was listed in critical condition at a North London hospital at this time. The match was deadlocked at 1-1 with Gareth Bale's own goal at 6 minutes giving Bolton and early lead before Kyle Walker equalized for Spurs in the 11th minute.
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
FA Cup: Jermaine Defoe Helps Carry Spurs To Quarterfinals
At London:
Jermain Defoe scored twice (26', 75') as Tottenham Hotspur outlasted visiting Stevenage (the last remaining League One club left in the tournament) 3-1 on Wednesday in a fifth-round replay in England's FA Cup. Bolton Wanderers will take on Spurs in the quarterfinal round on March 17 in London.
Jermain Defoe scored twice (26', 75') as Tottenham Hotspur outlasted visiting Stevenage (the last remaining League One club left in the tournament) 3-1 on Wednesday in a fifth-round replay in England's FA Cup. Bolton Wanderers will take on Spurs in the quarterfinal round on March 17 in London.
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
FA Cup: Chelsea Blank Brumbies On Road In Replay To Reach Quarterfinals
At Birmingham, England:
Juan Mata (54') and Raul Meireles (60') provided the scoring on Tuesday as Chelsea defeated Birmingham City (League Championship) 2-0 on the road to capture their English FA Cup fifth-round replay. It was the Blues' first game under interim manager Roberto Di Matteo who given the job following Sunday's ouster of Andre Villas-Boas. On March 18, the Blues will host a quarterfinal-round match against another League Championship club, in this case, Leicester City.
Juan Mata (54') and Raul Meireles (60') provided the scoring on Tuesday as Chelsea defeated Birmingham City (League Championship) 2-0 on the road to capture their English FA Cup fifth-round replay. It was the Blues' first game under interim manager Roberto Di Matteo who given the job following Sunday's ouster of Andre Villas-Boas. On March 18, the Blues will host a quarterfinal-round match against another League Championship club, in this case, Leicester City.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
FA Cup: Reds and Potters Advance; Replay For Spurs and Stevenage
Three more games were play in the Round of 16 in England's FA Cup on Sunday.
At Crawley, England:
Jonathan Walters (PK-47') and Peter Crouch (52') provided the scoring punch as Stoke City took out Crawley Town, blanking the last remaining League Two club in the tournament 2-0 on the road.
At Stevenage, England:
The match between Stevenage (League One) and visiting Tottenham Hotspur ended in a 0-0 stalemate. Spurs will host a replay on March 6, with the winner to face Bolton at home in the quarterfinal round.
At Liverpool, England:
Martin Skrtel (5'), Andy Carroll (57'), and Luis Suarez (85') each scored a goal as Liverpool dominated visiting Bright and Hove Albion 6-1. The Reds were helped by three own goals scored by the League Championship Seagulls (Liam Bridcutt in the 44th and 71st minutes and Lewis Dunk in the 74th minute). The Reds will host Stoke City in the quarterfinals.
The other matchups in the quarterfinal round:
The winner of the Chelsea-Birmingham City replay (at Birmingham City) will host Leicester City (League Championship).
Everton will host Sunderland in a battle of Premier League clubs.
At Crawley, England:
Jonathan Walters (PK-47') and Peter Crouch (52') provided the scoring punch as Stoke City took out Crawley Town, blanking the last remaining League Two club in the tournament 2-0 on the road.
At Stevenage, England:
The match between Stevenage (League One) and visiting Tottenham Hotspur ended in a 0-0 stalemate. Spurs will host a replay on March 6, with the winner to face Bolton at home in the quarterfinal round.
At Liverpool, England:
Martin Skrtel (5'), Andy Carroll (57'), and Luis Suarez (85') each scored a goal as Liverpool dominated visiting Bright and Hove Albion 6-1. The Reds were helped by three own goals scored by the League Championship Seagulls (Liam Bridcutt in the 44th and 71st minutes and Lewis Dunk in the 74th minute). The Reds will host Stoke City in the quarterfinals.
The other matchups in the quarterfinal round:
The winner of the Chelsea-Birmingham City replay (at Birmingham City) will host Leicester City (League Championship).
Everton will host Sunderland in a battle of Premier League clubs.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
FA Cup: Late Goal Salvages Home Draw For Chelsea; Black Cats Knock Off Gunners; Toffees, Trotters Advance; Leicester City Knock Off Canaries On Road
Five games in the Round of 16 of England's FA Cup were played on Saturday.
At Norwich, England:
Sean St. Ledger (5') and David Nugent (71') each scored a goal as Leicester City (League Championship) defeated Norwich City 2-1 on the road.
At London:
Daniel Sturridge's equalizer in the 62nd minute endabled Chelsea to salvage a 1-1 home draw with Birmingham City. David Murphy scored at 20 minutes for the visiting League Championship club, who will host a replay set for March 6.
At Liverpool, England:
Royston Drenthe (1') and Denis Stracqualursi (6') provided the early scoring that held up as Everton blanked visiting Blackpool (League Championship) 2-0.
At London:
Ryo Miyaichi (4') and David Ngog (59') provided the tallies that carried Bolton to a 2-0 road win over Millwall (League Championship).
At Sunderland, England:
Kieran Richardson scored in the 49th minute and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain added an own goal at 78 minutes as Sunderland knocked off visiting Arsenal (who were just coming off getting blown off in their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 series opener at AC Milan) 2-0.
At Norwich, England:
Sean St. Ledger (5') and David Nugent (71') each scored a goal as Leicester City (League Championship) defeated Norwich City 2-1 on the road.
At London:
Daniel Sturridge's equalizer in the 62nd minute endabled Chelsea to salvage a 1-1 home draw with Birmingham City. David Murphy scored at 20 minutes for the visiting League Championship club, who will host a replay set for March 6.
At Liverpool, England:
Royston Drenthe (1') and Denis Stracqualursi (6') provided the early scoring that held up as Everton blanked visiting Blackpool (League Championship) 2-0.
At London:
Ryo Miyaichi (4') and David Ngog (59') provided the tallies that carried Bolton to a 2-0 road win over Millwall (League Championship).
At Sunderland, England:
Kieran Richardson scored in the 49th minute and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain added an own goal at 78 minutes as Sunderland knocked off visiting Arsenal (who were just coming off getting blown off in their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 series opener at AC Milan) 2-0.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
FA Cup: OT Goal Sends Black Cats To Fifth-Round Home Encounter With Gunners
At Middlesbrough, England:
Stephane Sessegnon scored the winning goal in overtime (113') as Sunderland won their English FA Cup fourth-round replay with Middlesbrough (League Championship) 2-1 on Wednesday. The Black Cats will host fellow Premier Leaguers Arsenal in a fith-round encounter on February 18.
Stephane Sessegnon scored the winning goal in overtime (113') as Sunderland won their English FA Cup fourth-round replay with Middlesbrough (League Championship) 2-1 on Wednesday. The Black Cats will host fellow Premier Leaguers Arsenal in a fith-round encounter on February 18.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
FA Cup: Seasiders Roast Owls In Sheffield; Dramatic Goal At The Death Sends Millwall Into Round Of 16
Two fourth-round replays in England's FA Cup were played on Tuesday.
At Sheffield, England:
Matt Phillips (7'), Lomana Lua Lua (14'), and Ludovic Sylvestre (54') each delivered a goal as Blackpool (League Championship) smothered Sheffield Wednesday (League One) 3-0 on the road in their fourth-round replay. The Seasiders will take on Everton at Liverpool on February 18.
At Southampton, England:
Liam Feeney scored the game-winning goal in second-half stoppage time (90'+2) as Millwall came from behind to upend fellow League Championship club Southampton 3-2 on the road to advance to the fifth round. Liam Trotter (17') and Dany N'Guessan (79') also scored for the Lions, who will host Bolton in London on February 18.
At Sheffield, England:
Matt Phillips (7'), Lomana Lua Lua (14'), and Ludovic Sylvestre (54') each delivered a goal as Blackpool (League Championship) smothered Sheffield Wednesday (League One) 3-0 on the road in their fourth-round replay. The Seasiders will take on Everton at Liverpool on February 18.
At Southampton, England:
Liam Feeney scored the game-winning goal in second-half stoppage time (90'+2) as Millwall came from behind to upend fellow League Championship club Southampton 3-2 on the road to advance to the fifth round. Liam Trotter (17') and Dany N'Guessan (79') also scored for the Lions, who will host Bolton in London on February 18.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
FA Cup: Rockin' Robin's PKs and Theo Walcott Tally Send Gunners To Round of 16; Fifth-Round Replay For Black Cats and Boro
Two games in the fourth round of England's FA Cup were contested on Sunday.
At Sunderland, England:
Frazier Campbell's goal in the 59th minute enabled Sunderland to come from behind to gain a 1-1 home draw with Middlesbrough. Barry Robson scored at 16 minutes for the League Championship club, who will host a February 7 fifth-round replay with the Black Cats. The winners will host Arsenal on February 19.
At London:
Robin Van Persie converted two penalty kicks (54', 61') and Theo Walcott added a goal (57') as Arsenal scored three goals during a seven-minute span in the second half as they came back from a two-goal halftime deficit to defeat visiting fellow Premier Leaguers Aston Villa 3-2 to advance to the fifth round. On February 19, the Gunners will travel to Sunderland or Middlesbrough (depending on who wins the February 7 fourth-round replay) for a fifth-round encounter.
At Sunderland, England:
Frazier Campbell's goal in the 59th minute enabled Sunderland to come from behind to gain a 1-1 home draw with Middlesbrough. Barry Robson scored at 16 minutes for the League Championship club, who will host a February 7 fifth-round replay with the Black Cats. The winners will host Arsenal on February 19.
At London:
Robin Van Persie converted two penalty kicks (54', 61') and Theo Walcott added a goal (57') as Arsenal scored three goals during a seven-minute span in the second half as they came back from a two-goal halftime deficit to defeat visiting fellow Premier Leaguers Aston Villa 3-2 to advance to the fifth round. On February 19, the Gunners will travel to Sunderland or Middlesbrough (depending on who wins the February 7 fourth-round replay) for a fifth-round encounter.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
FA Cup: Kenny's Reds Top Sir Alex's Visiting Red Devils At Anfield; Chelsea, Bolton, Stoke City, Norwich City Also Advance; Brumbies Blast Blades In Sheffield; Bad Day For Clubs Nicknamed Magpies
Twelve games were played on Saturday as fourth-round action in England's FA Cup continued.
At London:
Juan Mata's penalty kick in the 62nd minute provided all the scoring as visiting Chelsea defeated Queens Park Rangers 1-0 in a London derby involving two Premier League clubs.
At Liverpool, England:
In a another battle of Premier League clubs, Dirk Kuyt scored the winning goal in the 88th minute as Liverpool defeated visiting Manchester United 2-1.
At Blackpool, England:
Kevin Phillips' stoppage-time penalty kick (90'+3) enabled Blackpool (League Championship) to gain a 1-1 home draw with League One's Sheffield Wednesday (League One), forcing a fourth-round replay on the Owls' home pitch. The Owls' goal came from Clinton Morrison in the 52nd minute.
At Bolton, England:
Darren Pratley (45'+2) and Chris Eagles (55') each delivered a goal as Bolton Wanderers came from behind to upend visiting Swansea City 2-1 in a contest involving two English Premier League clubs.
At Derby, England:
Cameron Jerome (4') and Robert Huth (80') each tallied once as Stoke City blanked Derby County (League Championship) 2-0 on the road.
At Kingston-upon-Hull, England:
Matthew Tubbs provided the only goal of the match as Crawley Town (League Two) knocked off Hull City (League Championship) 1-0. It marks the second straight year that the Red Devils (who were in the Conference National last season) advanced to the Round of 16.
At London:
In a battle of League Championship clubs, Darius Henderson's 86th-minute equalizer enabled Millwall to gain a 1-1 home draw with Southampton. Rickie Lambert scored at 31 minutes for the Saints. The two clubs will battle again on the Saints' pitch in Southampton in a fourth-round replay.
At Leicester, England:
Jermaine Beckford scored both goals (5', 53') as Leicester City (League Championship) blanked visiting Swindon Town (League Two) 2-0.
At Sheffield, England:
Adam Rooney scored twice (38', 77') as Birmingham City (League Championship) demolished Sheffield United (League One) 4-0 on the road.
At Stevenage, England:
Damion Stewart's own goal proved fatal for Notts County as Stevenage defeated the visiting Magpies 1-0 in a battle of League One clubs.
At West Bromwich, England:
In a battle of English Premier League clubs, Simeon Jackson scored the winning goal in the 84th minute as Norwich City defeated West Bromwich Albion 2-1 on the road.
At Falmer, England:
Mike Williamson's own goal in the 76th minute proved costly to Newcastle United as Brighton & Hove Albion (League Championship) knocked off the visiting Magpies from the Premiership 1-0.
At London:
Juan Mata's penalty kick in the 62nd minute provided all the scoring as visiting Chelsea defeated Queens Park Rangers 1-0 in a London derby involving two Premier League clubs.
At Liverpool, England:
In a another battle of Premier League clubs, Dirk Kuyt scored the winning goal in the 88th minute as Liverpool defeated visiting Manchester United 2-1.
At Blackpool, England:
Kevin Phillips' stoppage-time penalty kick (90'+3) enabled Blackpool (League Championship) to gain a 1-1 home draw with League One's Sheffield Wednesday (League One), forcing a fourth-round replay on the Owls' home pitch. The Owls' goal came from Clinton Morrison in the 52nd minute.
At Bolton, England:
Darren Pratley (45'+2) and Chris Eagles (55') each delivered a goal as Bolton Wanderers came from behind to upend visiting Swansea City 2-1 in a contest involving two English Premier League clubs.
At Derby, England:
Cameron Jerome (4') and Robert Huth (80') each tallied once as Stoke City blanked Derby County (League Championship) 2-0 on the road.
At Kingston-upon-Hull, England:
Matthew Tubbs provided the only goal of the match as Crawley Town (League Two) knocked off Hull City (League Championship) 1-0. It marks the second straight year that the Red Devils (who were in the Conference National last season) advanced to the Round of 16.
At London:
In a battle of League Championship clubs, Darius Henderson's 86th-minute equalizer enabled Millwall to gain a 1-1 home draw with Southampton. Rickie Lambert scored at 31 minutes for the Saints. The two clubs will battle again on the Saints' pitch in Southampton in a fourth-round replay.
At Leicester, England:
Jermaine Beckford scored both goals (5', 53') as Leicester City (League Championship) blanked visiting Swindon Town (League Two) 2-0.
At Sheffield, England:
Adam Rooney scored twice (38', 77') as Birmingham City (League Championship) demolished Sheffield United (League One) 4-0 on the road.
At Stevenage, England:
Damion Stewart's own goal proved fatal for Notts County as Stevenage defeated the visiting Magpies 1-0 in a battle of League One clubs.
At West Bromwich, England:
In a battle of English Premier League clubs, Simeon Jackson scored the winning goal in the 84th minute as Norwich City defeated West Bromwich Albion 2-1 on the road.
At Falmer, England:
Mike Williamson's own goal in the 76th minute proved costly to Newcastle United as Brighton & Hove Albion (League Championship) knocked off the visiting Magpies from the Premiership 1-0.
Friday, January 27, 2012
FA Cup: Spurs, Toffees Advance To Round of 16
The fourth round of England's FA Cup got under way with two games on Friday.
At Watford, England:
Rafael Van der Vaart scored the only goal of the match in the 42nd minute as Tottenham Hotspur fought off Watford (League Championship) 1-0 on the road to advance to the fifth round.
At Liverpool, England:
Denis Stracqualursi (27') Marouane Fellaini (73') literally used their noggins as their goals enabled Everton to come from behind and top visiting Fulham 2-1 in a battle Premier League clubs.
At Watford, England:
Rafael Van der Vaart scored the only goal of the match in the 42nd minute as Tottenham Hotspur fought off Watford (League Championship) 1-0 on the road to advance to the fifth round.
At Liverpool, England:
Denis Stracqualursi (27') Marouane Fellaini (73') literally used their noggins as their goals enabled Everton to come from behind and top visiting Fulham 2-1 in a battle Premier League clubs.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
FA Cup: Wolves Fall To Brumbies; Seagulls Finish Off Last Remaining Non-League Team
Two more third-round replays in England's FA Cup took place on Wednesday.
At Wolverhampton, England:
Wade Elliot provided the only goal of the match in the 74th minute as Birmingham City (League Championship) knocked off Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 on the road. Sheffield United (League One) will play host to the Brumbies in fourth-round action.
At Wrexham, Wales:
After Ashley Barnes delivered the equalizer in the 77th minute, and after 30 scoreless minutes of overtime with the score at 1-1, Brighton & Hove Albion (League Championship)--with Ashley Barnes, Matthew Sparrow, Liam Bridcutt, Inigo Calderon, and Craig Mackail-Smith all converting their spot kicks--won the penalty-kick shootout, 5-4 over Wrexham, the Conference National club who were the last remaining non-league team left in the tournament. The Seagulls will get a fourth-round encounter next with Newcastle United.
At Wolverhampton, England:
Wade Elliot provided the only goal of the match in the 74th minute as Birmingham City (League Championship) knocked off Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 on the road. Sheffield United (League One) will play host to the Brumbies in fourth-round action.
At Wrexham, Wales:
After Ashley Barnes delivered the equalizer in the 77th minute, and after 30 scoreless minutes of overtime with the score at 1-1, Brighton & Hove Albion (League Championship)--with Ashley Barnes, Matthew Sparrow, Liam Bridcutt, Inigo Calderon, and Craig Mackail-Smith all converting their spot kicks--won the penalty-kick shootout, 5-4 over Wrexham, the Conference National club who were the last remaining non-league team left in the tournament. The Seagulls will get a fourth-round encounter next with Newcastle United.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
FA Cup Third-Round Replays: Leicester City, Millwall, Bolton, QPR Advance
Four third-round replays in England's FA Cup were played on Tuesday.
At Leicester, England:
Jermaine Beckford's natural hat trick (30', 50', 57') helped Leicester City demolished visiting fellow League Championship club Nottingham Forest 4-0. The victory assured the Foxes of a January 29 home date in the fourth round against Swindon Town (League Two).
At London:
Darius Henderson delivered a hat trick (7', 59', PK-63') while Harry Kane added a pair (41', 65') as Millwall destroyed visiting Dagenham & Redbridge (League Two) 5-0 in a local London-area derby. The Lions will host fellow League Championship club Southampton on January 29 in fourth-round action.
At Bolton, England:
Kevin Davies (1') and Martin Petrov (26') each scored once as Bolton blanked visiting Macclesfield (League Two) 2-0. The Trotters will host Swansea City on January 28 in a fourth-round battle of Premier League clubs.
At London:
Daniel Gabbidon scored the only goal of the match in the 7th minute as Queens Park Rangers won their replay 1-0 over visiting Milton Keynes Dons (League One). QPR will host Chelsea on January 29 in a fourth-round London derby between two Premier League clubs.
At Leicester, England:
Jermaine Beckford's natural hat trick (30', 50', 57') helped Leicester City demolished visiting fellow League Championship club Nottingham Forest 4-0. The victory assured the Foxes of a January 29 home date in the fourth round against Swindon Town (League Two).
At London:
Darius Henderson delivered a hat trick (7', 59', PK-63') while Harry Kane added a pair (41', 65') as Millwall destroyed visiting Dagenham & Redbridge (League Two) 5-0 in a local London-area derby. The Lions will host fellow League Championship club Southampton on January 29 in fourth-round action.
At Bolton, England:
Kevin Davies (1') and Martin Petrov (26') each scored once as Bolton blanked visiting Macclesfield (League Two) 2-0. The Trotters will host Swansea City on January 28 in a fourth-round battle of Premier League clubs.
At London:
Daniel Gabbidon scored the only goal of the match in the 7th minute as Queens Park Rangers won their replay 1-0 over visiting Milton Keynes Dons (League One). QPR will host Chelsea on January 29 in a fourth-round London derby between two Premier League clubs.
Monday, January 09, 2012
FA Cup: Hero's Return For Thierry Henry As His Goal Fires Gunners Into 4th Round
At London:
Theirry Henry, who recently returned to Arsenal on a six-week loan from the New York Red Bulls, scored the only goal of the match in the 78th minute as the Gunners defeated visiting Leeds United (League Championship) 1-0 in Monday Third-Round action in England's FA Cup.
Theirry Henry, who recently returned to Arsenal on a six-week loan from the New York Red Bulls, scored the only goal of the match in the 78th minute as the Gunners defeated visiting Leeds United (League Championship) 1-0 in Monday Third-Round action in England's FA Cup.
Sunday, January 08, 2012
FA Cup: Red Devils Dethrone Champion Citizens; Chelsea, Sheffield Wednesday, Sunderland Also Advance
Four games were played on Sunday as the third proper round of England's FA Cup continued.
At Manchester, England:
Wayne Rooney scored twice in the first half (10', 40') as Manchester United held off ten-man Manchester City on the road and dethroned the defending champions 3-2 on the road.
At London:
Ramires scored twice in the final ten minutes (84', 86') to help Chelsea put away visiting Portsmouth (League Championship) 4-0.
At Sheffield, England:
Chris O'Grady scored the only goal of the match in the 88th minute as Sheffield Wednesday (League One) defeated visiting West Ham United (League Championship) 1-0. Owls goalkeeper Nicky Weaver saved a penalty kick from the Hammers' Sam Baldock in the 49th minute to preserve the shutout.
At Peterborough, England:
Sebastian Larsson (48') and James McClean (58') each scored a goal in the second half as Sunderland defeated League Championship club Peterborough United 2-0 on the road.
At Manchester, England:
Wayne Rooney scored twice in the first half (10', 40') as Manchester United held off ten-man Manchester City on the road and dethroned the defending champions 3-2 on the road.
At London:
Ramires scored twice in the final ten minutes (84', 86') to help Chelsea put away visiting Portsmouth (League Championship) 4-0.
At Sheffield, England:
Chris O'Grady scored the only goal of the match in the 88th minute as Sheffield Wednesday (League One) defeated visiting West Ham United (League Championship) 1-0. Owls goalkeeper Nicky Weaver saved a penalty kick from the Hammers' Sam Baldock in the 49th minute to preserve the shutout.
At Peterborough, England:
Sebastian Larsson (48') and James McClean (58') each scored a goal in the second half as Sunderland defeated League Championship club Peterborough United 2-0 on the road.
Saturday, January 07, 2012
FA Cup: Swans, Southampton, Toffees, Cottagers (Clint Dempsey Hat Trick), Potters, Magpies, Stevenage, Spurs, Baggies, Blades Advance; Lactics Knocked Out; Wolves Force Home Replay With Brumbies, Forest Held To Scoreless Home Draw
26 games were played in the third round of England's FA Cup on Saturday.
Clubs playing that are from outside the English Premier League are noted.
At Birmingham, England:
Wolverhampton held home-standing Birmingham City (League Championship) to a 0-0 stalemate to force a January 17 replay back home at Molineux Stadium.
At London:
Dagenham & Redbridge (League Two) battled visiting Millwall (League Championship) to a 0-0 deadlock. The Lions will host a January 17 replay.
At Barnsley, England:
Danny Graham scored twice (46', 89') as Swansea City doubled up League Championship club Barnsley 4-2 on the road to advance to the fourth round.
At Brighton & Hove, England:
Adrian Cieslewicz equalized in the 62nd minute as Wrexam (Conference National, the fifth level of soccer in England) gained a 1-1 road draw with Brighton & Hove Albion (League Championship) and forced a third-round home replay. Jake Foster-Caskey scored in the 48th minute for the Seagulls.
At Coventry, England:
Aaron Martin scored the winning goal in the 82nd minute as Southampton defeated Coventry City 2-1 on the road in a battle of League Championship clubs.
At Crawley, England:
Matthew Tubbs scored the only goal of the match in the 73rd minute as Crawley Town (League Two) blanked visiting Bristol City (League Championship) 1-0.
At Derby, England:
Theo Robinson's 9th-minute tally held up as Derby County defeated visiting Crystal Palace 1-0 in a battle of League Championship clubs.
At Doncaster, England:
Jeff Hughes provided both goals (37', PK-70') as Notts County (League One) knocked off Doncaster Rovers (League Championship) 2-0 on the road.
At Liverpool, England:
John Heitinga (5') and Leighton Baines (PK-79') each delivered a goal as Everton defeated visiting Tamworth (Conference National) 2-0.
At Fleetwood, England:
Matt Phillips delivered a second-half hat trick (47', 77', 81') as Blackpool (League Championship) demolished hosts Fleetwood Town (Conference National) 5-1.
At London:
Clint Dempsey's natural hat trick (8', 61', PK-81') helped carry Fulham to a 4-0 home beatdown of League One's Charlton Athletic.
At Gillingham, England:
Jonathan Walters (34'), Cameron Jerome (43'), and Robert Huth (49') each scored a goal as Stoke City spotted Gillingham an early 1-0 lead and ended up overpowering the home-standing League Two club 3-1.
At Kingston upon Hull, England:
Aaron McLean (27'), Tom Cairney (32'), and Cameron Stewart (90') each tallied once as Hull City defeated visiting Ipswich Town 3-1 in a battle of League Championship clubs.
At Macclesfield, England:
With goals from Ivan Klasnic (7') and David Wheater (77'), Bolton gained a 2-2 road draw with Macclesfield Town to force a replay on their home pitch. Colin Daniel (16') and Arnaud Mendy (68') each tallied once for the League Two Silkmen.
At Middlesbrough, England:
Marvin Emnes scored the lone goal of the match in the 40th minute as Middlesbrough (League Championship) stopped visiting Shrewsbury Town (League Two) 1-0.
At Milton Keynes, England:
Heidar Helguson scored the game-tying goal at 89 minutes as Queens Park Rangers salvaged a 1-1 road draw---and a home replay---with Milton Keynes Dons. Dean Bowditch scored in the 65th minute for the League One hosts.
At Newcastle upon Tyne, England:
Hatem Ben Arfa (70') and Jonas Gutierrez (90') provided the scoring as Newcastle United came from behind to defeat visiting Blackburn 2-1 in a battle of Premier League clubs.
At Norwich, England:
Grant Holt (6'), Simeon Jackson (12'), Andrew Surman (60'), and Steve Morison (73') each delivered a goal as Norwich City dominated visiting Burnley (League Championship) 4-1.
At Nottingham, England:
A battle of League Championship clubs between Nottingham Forest and visiting Leicester City ended in a 0-0 stalemate, setting up a third-round replay on the Foxes' home pitch.
At Reading, England:
Darius Charles' goal in the 21st minute provided all the scoring as Stevenage (League One) knocked off Reading (League Championship) 1-0 on the road.
At Sheffield, England:
Sheffield United (League One), with Chris Porter (18') and Ched Evans (60') providing the scoring, defeated visiting Salisbury City (Conference South, part of the sixth level of the English soccer pyramid) 3-1. The Whites were the lowest ranked club left in the tournament.
At Swindon, England:
Paul Benson scored the winning goal in the 76th minute as Swindon Town (League Two) shocked visiting Wigan Athletic 2-1.
At London:
With goals courtesy of Jermain Defoe (24'), Roman Pavlyuchenko (43'), and Giovani Dos Santos (87'), Tottenham Hotspur dominated visiting League Two club Cheltenham Town 3-0.
At Watford, England:
Craig Forsyth scored twice within a span of three minutes (56', 59') as Watford (League One) doubled up visiting Bradford City (League Two) 4-2.
At West Bromwich, England:
Simon Cox provided a hat trick (32', 61', 89') as West Bromwich Albion doubled up visiting Cardiff City (League Championship) 4-2.
At Bristol, England:
Goals courtesy of Marc Albrighton (35'), Gabriel Agbonlahor (64'), and Ciaran Clark (78') carried Aston Villa to a 3-1 road win over Bristol Rovers (League One).
Clubs playing that are from outside the English Premier League are noted.
At Birmingham, England:
Wolverhampton held home-standing Birmingham City (League Championship) to a 0-0 stalemate to force a January 17 replay back home at Molineux Stadium.
At London:
Dagenham & Redbridge (League Two) battled visiting Millwall (League Championship) to a 0-0 deadlock. The Lions will host a January 17 replay.
At Barnsley, England:
Danny Graham scored twice (46', 89') as Swansea City doubled up League Championship club Barnsley 4-2 on the road to advance to the fourth round.
At Brighton & Hove, England:
Adrian Cieslewicz equalized in the 62nd minute as Wrexam (Conference National, the fifth level of soccer in England) gained a 1-1 road draw with Brighton & Hove Albion (League Championship) and forced a third-round home replay. Jake Foster-Caskey scored in the 48th minute for the Seagulls.
At Coventry, England:
Aaron Martin scored the winning goal in the 82nd minute as Southampton defeated Coventry City 2-1 on the road in a battle of League Championship clubs.
At Crawley, England:
Matthew Tubbs scored the only goal of the match in the 73rd minute as Crawley Town (League Two) blanked visiting Bristol City (League Championship) 1-0.
At Derby, England:
Theo Robinson's 9th-minute tally held up as Derby County defeated visiting Crystal Palace 1-0 in a battle of League Championship clubs.
At Doncaster, England:
Jeff Hughes provided both goals (37', PK-70') as Notts County (League One) knocked off Doncaster Rovers (League Championship) 2-0 on the road.
At Liverpool, England:
John Heitinga (5') and Leighton Baines (PK-79') each delivered a goal as Everton defeated visiting Tamworth (Conference National) 2-0.
At Fleetwood, England:
Matt Phillips delivered a second-half hat trick (47', 77', 81') as Blackpool (League Championship) demolished hosts Fleetwood Town (Conference National) 5-1.
At London:
Clint Dempsey's natural hat trick (8', 61', PK-81') helped carry Fulham to a 4-0 home beatdown of League One's Charlton Athletic.
At Gillingham, England:
Jonathan Walters (34'), Cameron Jerome (43'), and Robert Huth (49') each scored a goal as Stoke City spotted Gillingham an early 1-0 lead and ended up overpowering the home-standing League Two club 3-1.
At Kingston upon Hull, England:
Aaron McLean (27'), Tom Cairney (32'), and Cameron Stewart (90') each tallied once as Hull City defeated visiting Ipswich Town 3-1 in a battle of League Championship clubs.
At Macclesfield, England:
With goals from Ivan Klasnic (7') and David Wheater (77'), Bolton gained a 2-2 road draw with Macclesfield Town to force a replay on their home pitch. Colin Daniel (16') and Arnaud Mendy (68') each tallied once for the League Two Silkmen.
At Middlesbrough, England:
Marvin Emnes scored the lone goal of the match in the 40th minute as Middlesbrough (League Championship) stopped visiting Shrewsbury Town (League Two) 1-0.
At Milton Keynes, England:
Heidar Helguson scored the game-tying goal at 89 minutes as Queens Park Rangers salvaged a 1-1 road draw---and a home replay---with Milton Keynes Dons. Dean Bowditch scored in the 65th minute for the League One hosts.
At Newcastle upon Tyne, England:
Hatem Ben Arfa (70') and Jonas Gutierrez (90') provided the scoring as Newcastle United came from behind to defeat visiting Blackburn 2-1 in a battle of Premier League clubs.
At Norwich, England:
Grant Holt (6'), Simeon Jackson (12'), Andrew Surman (60'), and Steve Morison (73') each delivered a goal as Norwich City dominated visiting Burnley (League Championship) 4-1.
At Nottingham, England:
A battle of League Championship clubs between Nottingham Forest and visiting Leicester City ended in a 0-0 stalemate, setting up a third-round replay on the Foxes' home pitch.
At Reading, England:
Darius Charles' goal in the 21st minute provided all the scoring as Stevenage (League One) knocked off Reading (League Championship) 1-0 on the road.
At Sheffield, England:
Sheffield United (League One), with Chris Porter (18') and Ched Evans (60') providing the scoring, defeated visiting Salisbury City (Conference South, part of the sixth level of the English soccer pyramid) 3-1. The Whites were the lowest ranked club left in the tournament.
At Swindon, England:
Paul Benson scored the winning goal in the 76th minute as Swindon Town (League Two) shocked visiting Wigan Athletic 2-1.
At London:
With goals courtesy of Jermain Defoe (24'), Roman Pavlyuchenko (43'), and Giovani Dos Santos (87'), Tottenham Hotspur dominated visiting League Two club Cheltenham Town 3-0.
At Watford, England:
Craig Forsyth scored twice within a span of three minutes (56', 59') as Watford (League One) doubled up visiting Bradford City (League Two) 4-2.
At West Bromwich, England:
Simon Cox provided a hat trick (32', 61', 89') as West Bromwich Albion doubled up visiting Cardiff City (League Championship) 4-2.
At Bristol, England:
Goals courtesy of Marc Albrighton (35'), Gabriel Agbonlahor (64'), and Ciaran Clark (78') carried Aston Villa to a 3-1 road win over Bristol Rovers (League One).
Friday, January 06, 2012
FA Cup: Dominating Win For Reds
At Liverpool, England:
Craig Bellamy (30'), Steven Gerrard (PK-45'), Jonjo Shelvey (68'), Andy Carroll (89'), and Stewart Downing (90') each delivered a goal on Friday as Liverpool whacked visiting Oldham Athletic (League One) 5-1 in the day's only contest from the third round of England's FA Cup as this is the stage of the tournament in which we start seeing clubs from the Premier League and League Championship.
Craig Bellamy (30'), Steven Gerrard (PK-45'), Jonjo Shelvey (68'), Andy Carroll (89'), and Stewart Downing (90') each delivered a goal on Friday as Liverpool whacked visiting Oldham Athletic (League One) 5-1 in the day's only contest from the third round of England's FA Cup as this is the stage of the tournament in which we start seeing clubs from the Premier League and League Championship.
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