Two games were played on Saturday as the quarterfinal round of the Mexican Clausura Playoffs continued.
At San Nicolas, Mexico:
Hector Reynoso's equalizer at 78 minutes enabled Chivas de Guadalajara to gain a 1-1 road draw with Tigres in game two of their two-match series, more than good enough for the Goats to take out the top seeded club 4-2 on aggregate.
At Cancun, Mexico:
A 0-0 road draw in game two for Cruz Azul was good enough for them to win their two-match series with Atlante 2-1 on aggregate.
Saturday, May 07, 2011
CAF CL: MC Alger, Al-Hilal, Raja Casablanca Advance To Group Stage
The final week of Round of 16 play in the CAF Champions League commenced with four games on Saturday.
At Algiers, Algeria:
Youssef Sofiane (5'), Abdelmalek Mokdad (46'), and Brahim Bedbouda (PK-88') each scored a goal as MC Alger took game two of their two-game series 3-2 at home against Inter Luanda and won the series 4-3 on aggregate to advance to the group stage.
At Casablanca, Morocco:
In a series reduced to one game due to recent political unrest in Ivory Coast, Mohsine Moutouali's equalizer at 90 minutes carried Raja Casablanca to a 1-1 regulation draw with visiting ASEC Mimosas (Adama Bakayoko scoring at 57 minutes for the visitors). The Moroccan club won the penalty-kick shootout 5-4 to advance to the group stage.
At Rades, Tunisia:
In game two of their two-match series, Khaled Melliti scored at 71 minutes to deadlock the contest for Club Africain at 1-1 against Al-Hilal, whose goal had come at 18 minutes from Edward Sadomba. However, with the two-game set at 2-1 on aggregate in the visiting Sudanese club's favor, Club Africain fans invaded the pitch, causing the match to be abandoned. Al-Hilal advanced to the group stage.
At Garoua, Cameroon:
In a match that was postponed because four of their players took part in the African Youth Championship in South Africa playing for Cameroon, Cotonsport took the opening match of their two-game set 4-1 over visiting ES Setif of Algeria. Ingwa Ambrasse (12'), Bobango (53'), Moumi Gerad (70'), and Lansina Karim (86') each tallied for the hosts.
At Algiers, Algeria:
Youssef Sofiane (5'), Abdelmalek Mokdad (46'), and Brahim Bedbouda (PK-88') each scored a goal as MC Alger took game two of their two-game series 3-2 at home against Inter Luanda and won the series 4-3 on aggregate to advance to the group stage.
At Casablanca, Morocco:
In a series reduced to one game due to recent political unrest in Ivory Coast, Mohsine Moutouali's equalizer at 90 minutes carried Raja Casablanca to a 1-1 regulation draw with visiting ASEC Mimosas (Adama Bakayoko scoring at 57 minutes for the visitors). The Moroccan club won the penalty-kick shootout 5-4 to advance to the group stage.
At Rades, Tunisia:
In game two of their two-match series, Khaled Melliti scored at 71 minutes to deadlock the contest for Club Africain at 1-1 against Al-Hilal, whose goal had come at 18 minutes from Edward Sadomba. However, with the two-game set at 2-1 on aggregate in the visiting Sudanese club's favor, Club Africain fans invaded the pitch, causing the match to be abandoned. Al-Hilal advanced to the group stage.
At Garoua, Cameroon:
In a match that was postponed because four of their players took part in the African Youth Championship in South Africa playing for Cameroon, Cotonsport took the opening match of their two-game set 4-1 over visiting ES Setif of Algeria. Ingwa Ambrasse (12'), Bobango (53'), Moumi Gerad (70'), and Lansina Karim (86') each tallied for the hosts.
SCORELESS DRAW IN ROME GOOD ENOUGH FOR ROSSONERI WHO CLINCH FIRST SERIE A CROWN SINCE '04
At Rome:
A 0-0 road draw on Saturday with AS Roma locked up AC Milan's first Serie A title since 2004.
A 0-0 road draw on Saturday with AS Roma locked up AC Milan's first Serie A title since 2004.
Monaco Hold PSG To 1-1 Draw
At Fontvieille, Monaco:
In Saturday Ligue 1 action, Mevlut Erding's equalizer at 51 minutes lifted Paris Saint-Germain to a 1-1 home draw with AS Monaco. Adriano scored at 24 points for the hosts.
In Saturday Ligue 1 action, Mevlut Erding's equalizer at 51 minutes lifted Paris Saint-Germain to a 1-1 home draw with AS Monaco. Adriano scored at 24 points for the hosts.
At Last, Victory For Djurgarden
At Stockholm, Sweden:
Kennedy Igboananike (PK-40') and Sebastian Rajalasko (47') each scored a goal on Saturday as Djurgarden racked up their first Allsvenskan win of the season, 2-0 over visiting Halmstad.
Kennedy Igboananike (PK-40') and Sebastian Rajalasko (47') each scored a goal on Saturday as Djurgarden racked up their first Allsvenskan win of the season, 2-0 over visiting Halmstad.
Three In A Row For Grasshoppers
At Zurich, Switzerland:
After a scoreless first half, Izet Hajrovic (51'), Steven Zuber (56'), and Endogan Adili (72') each delivered a goal as Grasshoppers moved closer to maintaining their Swiss Super League status on Saturday with a 3-1 home win over Neuchatel Xamax, their third consecutive league triumph.
After a scoreless first half, Izet Hajrovic (51'), Steven Zuber (56'), and Endogan Adili (72') each delivered a goal as Grasshoppers moved closer to maintaining their Swiss Super League status on Saturday with a 3-1 home win over Neuchatel Xamax, their third consecutive league triumph.
Smashing Win For The Bulls
At Wals-Siezenheim, Austria:
Alan de Carvalho scored twice on Saturday (24', 50') as FC Red Bull Salzburg smacked visiting SC Wiener Neustadt 4-0 in Saturday Austrian Bundesliga action.
Alan de Carvalho scored twice on Saturday (24', 50') as FC Red Bull Salzburg smacked visiting SC Wiener Neustadt 4-0 in Saturday Austrian Bundesliga action.
Super Mario's Hat Trick Helps Ensure Bayern of Champions League Soccer
At Hamburg, Germany:
A hat trick from Mario Gomez (10', 52', 88') as well as doubles from Franck Ribery (74', 88') and Arjen Robben (54', 84') as Bayern Munich assured themselves of UEFA Champions League soccer next season (either in the group stage or the playoff round) with an 8-1 German Bundesliga Saturday road annihilation of St. Pauli, who were relegated into the second division as a result.
A hat trick from Mario Gomez (10', 52', 88') as well as doubles from Franck Ribery (74', 88') and Arjen Robben (54', 84') as Bayern Munich assured themselves of UEFA Champions League soccer next season (either in the group stage or the playoff round) with an 8-1 German Bundesliga Saturday road annihilation of St. Pauli, who were relegated into the second division as a result.
'Gers Draw Closer To Retaining SPL Crown
At Glasgow, Scotland:
Nikica Jelavic (23'), Kyle Lafferty (40'), and Steven Davis (44') each scored a first-half goal as Rangers demolished Hearts 4-0 in Saturday Scottish Premier League action. 'Gers now hold a four-point lead over Celtic atop the SPL standings.
Nikica Jelavic (23'), Kyle Lafferty (40'), and Steven Davis (44') each scored a first-half goal as Rangers demolished Hearts 4-0 in Saturday Scottish Premier League action. 'Gers now hold a four-point lead over Celtic atop the SPL standings.
Late Goal Salvages Road Draw For Playoff-Bound Stanley In Season Finale
At Burton upon Trent, England:
Dean Winnard equalized at 84 minutes as Accrington Stanley, already bound for the English League Two promotion playoffs, gained a 1-1 regular-season-concluding Saturday road draw with Burton Albion. Russell Penn scored at 46 minutes for the Brewers. Stanley will take on Stevenage in one two-match semifinal series while Shrewsbury town battle Toquay United in the other semifinal. The winners will play each other at London's Wembley stadium for the right to join already-promoted Chesterfield, Bury, and Wycombe Wanderers in League One next season.
On the other end of the scale, Lincoln City and Stockport County have been relegated out of the Football League and into the English Conference.
Dean Winnard equalized at 84 minutes as Accrington Stanley, already bound for the English League Two promotion playoffs, gained a 1-1 regular-season-concluding Saturday road draw with Burton Albion. Russell Penn scored at 46 minutes for the Brewers. Stanley will take on Stevenage in one two-match semifinal series while Shrewsbury town battle Toquay United in the other semifinal. The winners will play each other at London's Wembley stadium for the right to join already-promoted Chesterfield, Bury, and Wycombe Wanderers in League One next season.
On the other end of the scale, Lincoln City and Stockport County have been relegated out of the Football League and into the English Conference.
Saints Back In League Championship
At Southampton, England:
Guly Do Prado (26'), David Connolly (29'), and Alex Chamberlain (68') each scored a goal as Southampton locked up automatic promotion to the League Championship on Saturday with a 3-1 home win over Walsall. The Saints will join Brighton & Hove Albion in the second level of soccer in England next season and be joined by the winner of the League One promotion playoffs, with Huddersfield Town facing AFC Bournemouth in one two-game semifinal series and Peterborough United battling Milton Keynes Dons in the other semifinal. The semifinal survivors will square off at London's Wembley Stadium for the right to play in the League Championship next season.
In stark contrast, Dagenham & Redbridge, Bristol Rovers, Plymouth Argyle, and Swindon Town were all relegated to League Two.
Guly Do Prado (26'), David Connolly (29'), and Alex Chamberlain (68') each scored a goal as Southampton locked up automatic promotion to the League Championship on Saturday with a 3-1 home win over Walsall. The Saints will join Brighton & Hove Albion in the second level of soccer in England next season and be joined by the winner of the League One promotion playoffs, with Huddersfield Town facing AFC Bournemouth in one two-game semifinal series and Peterborough United battling Milton Keynes Dons in the other semifinal. The semifinal survivors will square off at London's Wembley Stadium for the right to play in the League Championship next season.
In stark contrast, Dagenham & Redbridge, Bristol Rovers, Plymouth Argyle, and Swindon Town were all relegated to League Two.
Forest Clinch Promotion Playoff Berth
At London:
Lewis McGugan (17'), Marcus Tudgay (70'), and David McGoldrick (80') provided the scoring punch that carried Nottingham Forest to a 3-0 road victory over Crystal Palace in Saturday English League Championship action as the league's regular season came to a close, assuring Forest of a berth in the upcoming playoffs for promotion to the Premier League. Forest will take on Swansea City in a two-game semifinal series while Cardiff City will battle Reading in the other semifinal series. The winners will face each other in a one-match playoff final at London's Wembley Stadium for the right to join automatically-promoted Queen Park Rangers and Norwich City in the Premiership next season.
On the other end of the table, Preston North End, Sheffield United, and Scunthorpe United were all relegated to League One.
Lewis McGugan (17'), Marcus Tudgay (70'), and David McGoldrick (80') provided the scoring punch that carried Nottingham Forest to a 3-0 road victory over Crystal Palace in Saturday English League Championship action as the league's regular season came to a close, assuring Forest of a berth in the upcoming playoffs for promotion to the Premier League. Forest will take on Swansea City in a two-game semifinal series while Cardiff City will battle Reading in the other semifinal series. The winners will face each other in a one-match playoff final at London's Wembley Stadium for the right to join automatically-promoted Queen Park Rangers and Norwich City in the Premiership next season.
On the other end of the table, Preston North End, Sheffield United, and Scunthorpe United were all relegated to League One.
Friday, May 06, 2011
MLS: Timbers Blank Philly For Their Fourth Straight Home League Win
At Portland, Oregon:
Mamadou Danso scored the only goal of the match at 72 minutes as the Portland Timbers blanked the visiting Philadelphia Union 1-0 in the only Friday Major League Soccer contest. The win was Portland's fourth straight in league play at home and their fourth in their last five MLS games overall.
Mamadou Danso scored the only goal of the match at 72 minutes as the Portland Timbers blanked the visiting Philadelphia Union 1-0 in the only Friday Major League Soccer contest. The win was Portland's fourth straight in league play at home and their fourth in their last five MLS games overall.
Shamrock Win Battle Of Rovers
At Dublin, Ireland:
Karl Sheppard scored the only goal of the match on Friday (35') as league-leading Shamrock Rovers defeated visiting Sligo Rovers 1-0 in League of Ireland Premier Division action.
Karl Sheppard scored the only goal of the match on Friday (35') as league-leading Shamrock Rovers defeated visiting Sligo Rovers 1-0 in League of Ireland Premier Division action.
Dons Halfway To City of Manchester Stadium
At Fleetwood, England:
With goals from Luke Moore (39') and Kaid Mohamed (49'), AFC Wimbledon took the opening game of their English Football (Blue Square Premier) Conference promotion playoff two-game semifinal series 2-0 on the road over Fleetwood Town on Friday.
With goals from Luke Moore (39') and Kaid Mohamed (49'), AFC Wimbledon took the opening game of their English Football (Blue Square Premier) Conference promotion playoff two-game semifinal series 2-0 on the road over Fleetwood Town on Friday.
Candystripes Expel Students---Big Time
At Derry (Londonderry), Northern Ireland:
In Friday action in the League of Ireland's Premier Division, Eamon Zayed's hat trick (52', 84', 85'), along with Gareth McGlynn's double (26', 57'), helped Derry City destroy visiting UCD 7-0, with six of the Candystripes' goals coming in the second half.
In Friday action in the League of Ireland's Premier Division, Eamon Zayed's hat trick (52', 84', 85'), along with Gareth McGlynn's double (26', 57'), helped Derry City destroy visiting UCD 7-0, with six of the Candystripes' goals coming in the second half.
Genk Gunk Up Works For Anderlecht
At Genk, Belgium:
In Friday Belgian Juliper League championship playoff action, Jelle Vossen scored the only goal of the match at 17 minutes as KRC Genk delivered a major crimp in RSC Anderlecht's title and UEFA Champions League hopes with a 1-0 home win .
In Friday Belgian Juliper League championship playoff action, Jelle Vossen scored the only goal of the match at 17 minutes as KRC Genk delivered a major crimp in RSC Anderlecht's title and UEFA Champions League hopes with a 1-0 home win .
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Copa Libertadores:
Three games were played on Thursday as the Round of 16 in the Copa Libertadores came to a conclusion.
At Asuncion, Paraguay:
After a second scoreless draw between Cerro Porteno and visiting Estudiantes (leaving the clubs deadlocked at two point apiece) forced a penalty-kick shootout (no overtime), Julio dos Santos, Jonathan Fabbro, Roberto Nanni, Luis Ceceres, and Javier Villarreal all converted their spot kicks and the Paraguayan club won the shootout 5-3 to advance to the quarterfinal round.
At Barranquilla, Colombia:
Jackson Martinez scored twice (39', 63') while Edgar Andrade scored the series-winning goal at 86 minutes as Jaguares gained a 3-3 road draw in game two of their two-match series with Junior Barranquilla and, with each team garnering two points and with the aggregate score at 4-4, won the series on away goals.
At Quito, Ecuador:
Ricardo Alvarez (55') and Ivan Bella (80') each scored once in the second half as Velez Sarsfield took game two of their two-game series with LDU Quito 2-0 on the road, enabling the Argentinian club to take all six points for this series and advance to the quarterfinals.
Here are your match-ups for the quarterfinal round:
Santos vs. Once Caldas
Club Libertad vs. Velez Sarsfield
Universidad Catolica vs. Penarol
Cerro Porteno vs. Jaguares
The opening contests of these respective quarterfinal series are scheduled to take place sometime between Tuesday and Thursday of next week with the return contests taking place between Tuesday and Thursday of the week after next.
At Asuncion, Paraguay:
After a second scoreless draw between Cerro Porteno and visiting Estudiantes (leaving the clubs deadlocked at two point apiece) forced a penalty-kick shootout (no overtime), Julio dos Santos, Jonathan Fabbro, Roberto Nanni, Luis Ceceres, and Javier Villarreal all converted their spot kicks and the Paraguayan club won the shootout 5-3 to advance to the quarterfinal round.
At Barranquilla, Colombia:
Jackson Martinez scored twice (39', 63') while Edgar Andrade scored the series-winning goal at 86 minutes as Jaguares gained a 3-3 road draw in game two of their two-match series with Junior Barranquilla and, with each team garnering two points and with the aggregate score at 4-4, won the series on away goals.
At Quito, Ecuador:
Ricardo Alvarez (55') and Ivan Bella (80') each scored once in the second half as Velez Sarsfield took game two of their two-game series with LDU Quito 2-0 on the road, enabling the Argentinian club to take all six points for this series and advance to the quarterfinals.
Here are your match-ups for the quarterfinal round:
Santos vs. Once Caldas
Club Libertad vs. Velez Sarsfield
Universidad Catolica vs. Penarol
Cerro Porteno vs. Jaguares
The opening contests of these respective quarterfinal series are scheduled to take place sometime between Tuesday and Thursday of next week with the return contests taking place between Tuesday and Thursday of the week after next.
Mexican Clausura Playoffs: Striped Gang and Morelia Take Series Openers
The two remaining two-match series in the quarterfinal round of the Mexican Primera Division Clausura Playoffs commenced on Thursday.
At Monterrey, Mexico:
Osvaldo Martinez (10'), Walter Ayovi (21'), and Humberto Suazo (47') each tallied once as Monterrey took the opening game of their two-match series with UNAM Pumas 3-1 at home.
At Santiago de Queretaro, Mexico:
Manuel Perez (18') and Rafael Marquez Lugo (62') delivered the goals as Monarcas Morelia picked up the lone road victory of the four game ones, 2-1 over Club America.
At Monterrey, Mexico:
Osvaldo Martinez (10'), Walter Ayovi (21'), and Humberto Suazo (47') each tallied once as Monterrey took the opening game of their two-match series with UNAM Pumas 3-1 at home.
At Santiago de Queretaro, Mexico:
Manuel Perez (18') and Rafael Marquez Lugo (62') delivered the goals as Monarcas Morelia picked up the lone road victory of the four game ones, 2-1 over Club America.
Nutrilite Canadian Championship: TFC and Whitecaps To Play For The Title
The semifinal round of the Nutrilite Canadian Championship concluded Wednesday with two games.
At Toronto:
Alan Gordon scored the only goal of the match at 7 minutes as Toronto FC blanked visiting FC Edmonton (NASL) 1-0 in game two to win their two-match series 4-0 on aggregate.
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
After Ali Gerba's successful penalty kick at 83 minutes enabled the visiting Montreal Impact to take game two 1-0 and square their two-match series 1-1 on aggregate, forcing the series into overtime, Mouloud Akloul scored the series-winner at 113 minutes, enabling the Vancouver Whitecaps to take the series 2-1 on aggregate and advance to the two-match final.
The final will open at Vancouver on May 18 with the return match in Toronto on May 25. The winner will take part in the preliminary round for a berth in the group stage of next season's CONCACAF Champions League.
At Toronto:
Alan Gordon scored the only goal of the match at 7 minutes as Toronto FC blanked visiting FC Edmonton (NASL) 1-0 in game two to win their two-match series 4-0 on aggregate.
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
After Ali Gerba's successful penalty kick at 83 minutes enabled the visiting Montreal Impact to take game two 1-0 and square their two-match series 1-1 on aggregate, forcing the series into overtime, Mouloud Akloul scored the series-winner at 113 minutes, enabling the Vancouver Whitecaps to take the series 2-1 on aggregate and advance to the two-match final.
The final will open at Vancouver on May 18 with the return match in Toronto on May 25. The winner will take part in the preliminary round for a berth in the group stage of next season's CONCACAF Champions League.
Luton Town Dominate Wrexham In Playoff Promotion Semifinal Series Opener
At Wrexham, Wales:
In the opening match of their two-game promotion playoff semifinal series in the English Blue Square Premier Conference, Alex Lawless (16'), Claude Gnakpa (28'), and Ed Asafu-Adjaye (35') each knocked in a goal in the first half as Luton Town dominated hosts Wrexham 3-0 to take command of their series.
In the opening match of their two-game promotion playoff semifinal series in the English Blue Square Premier Conference, Alex Lawless (16'), Claude Gnakpa (28'), and Ed Asafu-Adjaye (35') each knocked in a goal in the first half as Luton Town dominated hosts Wrexham 3-0 to take command of their series.
Europa League: All-Portuguese Final In Dublin
The semifinal round of the Europa League concluded with two games on Thursday.
At Braga, Portugal:
Castro Custodio scored the only goal of the match at 18 minutes )pictured here) as Sporting Braga defeated visiting Benfica 1-0 in game two of their two-match series, and with the score at 2-2 on aggregate, won the series due to the away goals rule. Braga will be heading to the first major European final in club history.
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At Villarreal, Spain:
Despite dropping a 3-2 game-two decision on the road against Villarreal, FC Porto advanced to the Europa League final by winning their two-match series 7-4 on aggregate. The Dragons will face Sporting Braga in the final set for Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland on May 18. Here's Falcao, scoring one of the two Porto goals at 48 minutes, pictured here.
Gerry Images photo
At Braga, Portugal:
Castro Custodio scored the only goal of the match at 18 minutes )pictured here) as Sporting Braga defeated visiting Benfica 1-0 in game two of their two-match series, and with the score at 2-2 on aggregate, won the series due to the away goals rule. Braga will be heading to the first major European final in club history.
Associated Press photo
At Villarreal, Spain:
Despite dropping a 3-2 game-two decision on the road against Villarreal, FC Porto advanced to the Europa League final by winning their two-match series 7-4 on aggregate. The Dragons will face Sporting Braga in the final set for Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland on May 18. Here's Falcao, scoring one of the two Porto goals at 48 minutes, pictured here.
Gerry Images photo
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Goats and Azul Take Playoff Series Openers At Home
The Mexican Primera Division's Clausura Playoffs got under way on Wednesday as two two-games series in the quarterfinal round commenced.
At Zepopan, Mexico:
Omar Arellano Riveron (39'), Luis Michel (58'), and Marco Fabian De la Mora (PK-65') each tallied once as Chivas de Guadalajara took the measure of top-seeded Tigres 3-1 in the opening match of their two-game set at home.
At Mexico City:
Christian Gimenez scored twice (17', 45') as Cruz Azul overcame an early deficit and overtook visiting Atlante 2-1 in their series opener.
At Zepopan, Mexico:
Omar Arellano Riveron (39'), Luis Michel (58'), and Marco Fabian De la Mora (PK-65') each tallied once as Chivas de Guadalajara took the measure of top-seeded Tigres 3-1 in the opening match of their two-game set at home.
At Mexico City:
Christian Gimenez scored twice (17', 45') as Cruz Azul overcame an early deficit and overtook visiting Atlante 2-1 in their series opener.
Copa Libertadores: Penarol, Club Libertad, Universidad Catolica, and Once Caldas Advance On Perfectly Awful Night For Brazilian Clubs
Four more clubs advanced to the quarterfinal round of the Copa Libertadores on Wednesday.
At Porto Alegre, Brazil:
Alejandro Martinuccio (45') and Juan Manuel Olivera (50') provided the scoring as Penarol took game two of their two-match series with Internacional 2-1 on the road and won the series four points to one.
At Asuncion, Paraguay:
Rodrigo Rojas (57'), Miguel Samudio (85'), and Jose Nunez (90') provided the scoring punch as Club Libertad dominated visiting Fluminense 3-0 in game two of their two-game series, and with each team having garnered three points, won the series based on the better goal differential (+1 to -1).
At Santiago, Chile:
Milovan Mirosevic provided the game's lone goal at 85 minutes as Universidad Catolica blanked visiting Gremio 1-0 in game two and took all six points from their two-match series.
At Minas Gerais, Brazil:
With Diego Amaya (66') and Dayro Mauricio Moreno (71') providing the scoring, Once Caldas knocked off Cruzeiro 2-0 on the road in game two of their two-match series, and with each team picking up three points, won the series on better goal differential (+1 to -1)
At Porto Alegre, Brazil:
Alejandro Martinuccio (45') and Juan Manuel Olivera (50') provided the scoring as Penarol took game two of their two-match series with Internacional 2-1 on the road and won the series four points to one.
At Asuncion, Paraguay:
Rodrigo Rojas (57'), Miguel Samudio (85'), and Jose Nunez (90') provided the scoring punch as Club Libertad dominated visiting Fluminense 3-0 in game two of their two-game series, and with each team having garnered three points, won the series based on the better goal differential (+1 to -1).
At Santiago, Chile:
Milovan Mirosevic provided the game's lone goal at 85 minutes as Universidad Catolica blanked visiting Gremio 1-0 in game two and took all six points from their two-match series.
At Minas Gerais, Brazil:
With Diego Amaya (66') and Dayro Mauricio Moreno (71') providing the scoring, Once Caldas knocked off Cruzeiro 2-0 on the road in game two of their two-match series, and with each team picking up three points, won the series on better goal differential (+1 to -1)
MLS: DCU and Rapids Pick Up Wins
Two Wednesday games were contested in Major League Soccer.
At Washington:
Josh Wolff (31') and Charlie Davies (52') provided the scoring as DC United held off the visiting Seattle Sounders 2-1.
At Houston:
Jamie Smith (74') and Scott Palguta (84') each scored once as the Colorado Rapids came from behind to upend the Houston Dynamo 2-1 on the road.
At Washington:
Josh Wolff (31') and Charlie Davies (52') provided the scoring as DC United held off the visiting Seattle Sounders 2-1.
At Houston:
Jamie Smith (74') and Scott Palguta (84') each scored once as the Colorado Rapids came from behind to upend the Houston Dynamo 2-1 on the road.
Bhoys Blow Chance To Move To Top Of SPL Standings
At Inverness, Scotland:
Shane Sutherland scored what proved to be the game winner at 62 minutes on Wednesday as Inverness Caledonian Thistle stunned visiting Celtic 3-2 as the Bhoys blew a chance to take over the top spot in the Scottish Premier League standings.
Shane Sutherland scored what proved to be the game winner at 62 minutes on Wednesday as Inverness Caledonian Thistle stunned visiting Celtic 3-2 as the Bhoys blew a chance to take over the top spot in the Scottish Premier League standings.
UEFA Champions League: Who's In For Next Year?
Here's a lineup of clubs that have already qualified, either for the qualifying rounds or the group stage, of next season's UEFA Champions League.
First qualifying round:
HB Torshavn (Faroe Islands)
Linfield FC (Northern Ireland)
F91 Dudelange (Luxembourg)
FC Santa Coloma (Andorra)
Valletta FC (Malta)
Second qualifying round:
BATE Borisov (Belarus)
Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia)
Rosenborg BK (Norway)
APOEL FC (Cyprus)
HJK Helsinki (Finland)
FK Ekranas (Lithuania)
Pyunik FC (Armenia)
Skonto FC (Latvia)
Bangor City FC (Wales)
FC Tobol Kostanay (Kazakhstan)
FC Flora Tallinn (Estonia)
Breidablik UBK (Iceland)
Neftchi Baku (Azerbaijan)
Skenderbeu Korce (Albania)
Malmo FF (Sweden)
Shamrock Rovers FC (Republic of Ireland)
Third qualifying round:
Champions Section:
FC Copenhagen (Denmark)
Non-Champions Section:
FC Rubin Kazan (Russia)
SL Benfica (Portugal)
Group Stage:
Barcelona (Spain)
Real Madrid (Spain)
AC Milan (Italy)
Borussia Dortmund (Germany)
Zenit Saint Petersburg (Russia)
CSKA Moscow (Russia)
FC Porto (Portugal)
Olympiacos (Greece)
First qualifying round:
HB Torshavn (Faroe Islands)
Linfield FC (Northern Ireland)
F91 Dudelange (Luxembourg)
FC Santa Coloma (Andorra)
Valletta FC (Malta)
Second qualifying round:
BATE Borisov (Belarus)
Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia)
Rosenborg BK (Norway)
APOEL FC (Cyprus)
HJK Helsinki (Finland)
FK Ekranas (Lithuania)
Pyunik FC (Armenia)
Skonto FC (Latvia)
Bangor City FC (Wales)
FC Tobol Kostanay (Kazakhstan)
FC Flora Tallinn (Estonia)
Breidablik UBK (Iceland)
Neftchi Baku (Azerbaijan)
Skenderbeu Korce (Albania)
Malmo FF (Sweden)
Shamrock Rovers FC (Republic of Ireland)
Third qualifying round:
Champions Section:
FC Copenhagen (Denmark)
Non-Champions Section:
FC Rubin Kazan (Russia)
SL Benfica (Portugal)
Group Stage:
Barcelona (Spain)
Real Madrid (Spain)
AC Milan (Italy)
Borussia Dortmund (Germany)
Zenit Saint Petersburg (Russia)
CSKA Moscow (Russia)
FC Porto (Portugal)
Olympiacos (Greece)
It's Official: Red Devils Get Another Crack At Barca At Wembley
At Manchester, England:
Anderson scored twice in the second half on Wednesday (72' [pictured here], 76') as Manchester United easily overpowered visiting Schalke 4-1 in game two of their two-match UEFA Champions League semifinal series, enabling the Red Devils to handily take the series 6-1 on aggregate. The Red Devils will take on Barcelona on May 28 at London's Wembley Stadium in a rematch of the final from 2009 in which Barca knocked off the then-defending champs 2-0 at Rome.
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Anderson scored twice in the second half on Wednesday (72' [pictured here], 76') as Manchester United easily overpowered visiting Schalke 4-1 in game two of their two-match UEFA Champions League semifinal series, enabling the Red Devils to handily take the series 6-1 on aggregate. The Red Devils will take on Barcelona on May 28 at London's Wembley Stadium in a rematch of the final from 2009 in which Barca knocked off the then-defending champs 2-0 at Rome.
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Final 2010-11 IFA Premiership Standings
I have decided to start posting the final standings of the various leagues followed on this blog with a look at the IFA Premiership table for the season that concluded this past Saturday.
FOLLWING CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFFS:
1. LINFIELD FC*** (GP: 38; GD: +51; PTS: 85)
2. Crusaders FC** (GP: 38; GD: +19; PTS: 74)
3. Glentoran FC* (GP: 38; GD: +22; PTS: 66)
4. Cliftonville FC* (GP: 38; GD: +4; PTS: 58)
5. Portadown FC (GP: 38; GD: -9; PTS: 50)
6. Lisburn Distillery FC (GP: 38; GD: -16; PTS: 48)
***Qualified for first round of qualifying for 2011-12 UEFA Champions League
**Qualified for second round of qualifying for 2011-12 Europa League
*Qualified for first round of qualifying for 2011-12 Europa League
FOLLOWING RELEGATION PLAYOFFS:
7. Coleraine FC (GP: 38; GD: +1; PTS: 56)
8. Dungannon Swifts (GP: 38; GD: -3; PTS: 51)
9. Ballymena United FC (GP: 38; GD: -8; PTS: 49)
10. Glenavon FC (GP: 38; GD: +1; PTS: 45)
11. Donegal Celtic FC (GP: 38; GD: -34; PTS: 32)
12. Newry City# (GP: 38; GD: -28; PTS: 26)
#Relegated to the second division (IFA Championship 1). Carrick Rangers have won automatic promotion to the top flight and will play in the Premiership next season.
FOLLWING CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFFS:
1. LINFIELD FC*** (GP: 38; GD: +51; PTS: 85)
2. Crusaders FC** (GP: 38; GD: +19; PTS: 74)
3. Glentoran FC* (GP: 38; GD: +22; PTS: 66)
4. Cliftonville FC* (GP: 38; GD: +4; PTS: 58)
5. Portadown FC (GP: 38; GD: -9; PTS: 50)
6. Lisburn Distillery FC (GP: 38; GD: -16; PTS: 48)
***Qualified for first round of qualifying for 2011-12 UEFA Champions League
**Qualified for second round of qualifying for 2011-12 Europa League
*Qualified for first round of qualifying for 2011-12 Europa League
FOLLOWING RELEGATION PLAYOFFS:
7. Coleraine FC (GP: 38; GD: +1; PTS: 56)
8. Dungannon Swifts (GP: 38; GD: -3; PTS: 51)
9. Ballymena United FC (GP: 38; GD: -8; PTS: 49)
10. Glenavon FC (GP: 38; GD: +1; PTS: 45)
11. Donegal Celtic FC (GP: 38; GD: -34; PTS: 32)
12. Newry City# (GP: 38; GD: -28; PTS: 26)
#Relegated to the second division (IFA Championship 1). Carrick Rangers have won automatic promotion to the top flight and will play in the Premiership next season.
AFC Champions League: Sepahan, Tianjin Teda, Nagoya Grampus, FC Seoul Punch Tickets For Knockout Stage
Match Day #5 in AFC Champions League group stage play concluded on Wednesday with seven games.
Group A:
At Isfahan, Iran:
Sepahan, thanks to Moharram Navidkia's equalizer at 56 minutes, settled for a 1-1 home draw with Al-Hilal and clinched a berth in the knockout stage. Abdullah Al Zori scored for the visitors at 46 minutes.
At Doha, Qatar:
Younis Mahmoud's hat trick (10', 62', 81') carried Al-Gharafa to a convincing 5-2 home win over already-eliminated Al-Jazira.
GROUP A STANDINGS:
1. Sepahan Esfahan FC* (GP: 5; GD: +6; PTS: 10)
2. Al-Hilal (GP: 5 GD: +3; PTS: 10)
3. Al-Gharafa (GP: 5; GD: +1; PTS: 7)
4. Al-Jazira# (GP: 5; GD: -10; PTS: 1)
*Clinched berth in knockout stage
#Eliminated
Group B:
At Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
Bader Al-Mutwa scored twice (24', 65') as Al-Nassr found themselves on the cusp of advancing to the Round of 16 following their 4-0 home demolition of Pakhtakor Tashkent, eliminating the Uzbekistani club from the tournament.
GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. Al-Sadd* (GP: 5; GD: +2; PTS: 9)
2. Al-Nassr (GP: 5; GD: +4; PTS: 8)
3. Esteghlal Tehran FC (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 5)
4. Pakhtakor Tashkent FC# (GP: 5; GD: -6; PTS: 4)
*Qualified for the knockout stage
#Eliminated
Group E:
At Melbourne, Australia:
Sota Nakazawa's equalizer at 43 minutes lifted Gamba Osaka to a 1-1 road draw with the Melbourne Victory as both clubs remained alive in the race for a berth in the knockout stage. Adrian Leijer scored at 12 minutes for the hosts.
At Tianjin, China:
Luciano Olguin (8'), Wu Weian (21'), and Cao Yang (PK-72') each tallied once as Tianjin Teda clinched a knockout-stage berth with a 3-0 home domination of Jeju United.
GROUP E STANDINGS:
1. Tianjin Teda FC* (GP: 5; GD: +4; PTS: 10)
2. Gamba Osaka (GP: 5; GD: +4; PTS: 7)
3. Jeju United (GP: 5; GD: -4; PTS: 6)
4. Melbourne Victory (GP: 5; GD: -4; PTS: 5)
Group F:
At Nagoya, Japan:
Jungo Fujimoto's penalty kick at 77 minutes provided all the scoring as Nagoya Grampus punched their ticket for the Round of 16 following their 1-0 home win over Hangzhou Greentown.
At Seoul, South Korea:
Dejan Damjonovic scored twice (39', 72') as FC Seoul locked up a berth in the knockout stage with a 3-0 home beat down of Al-Ain.
GROUP F STANDINGS:
1. Nagoya Grampus* (GP: 5; GD: +5; PTS: 10)
2. FC Seoul* (GP: 5; GD: +5; PTS: 10)
3. Al-Ain# (GP: 5; GD: -7; PTS: 4)
4. Hangzhou Greentown# (GP: 5; GD: -3; PTS: 4)
*Clinched berth in knockout stage
#Eliminated
Group A:
At Isfahan, Iran:
Sepahan, thanks to Moharram Navidkia's equalizer at 56 minutes, settled for a 1-1 home draw with Al-Hilal and clinched a berth in the knockout stage. Abdullah Al Zori scored for the visitors at 46 minutes.
At Doha, Qatar:
Younis Mahmoud's hat trick (10', 62', 81') carried Al-Gharafa to a convincing 5-2 home win over already-eliminated Al-Jazira.
GROUP A STANDINGS:
1. Sepahan Esfahan FC* (GP: 5; GD: +6; PTS: 10)
2. Al-Hilal (GP: 5 GD: +3; PTS: 10)
3. Al-Gharafa (GP: 5; GD: +1; PTS: 7)
4. Al-Jazira# (GP: 5; GD: -10; PTS: 1)
*Clinched berth in knockout stage
#Eliminated
Group B:
At Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
Bader Al-Mutwa scored twice (24', 65') as Al-Nassr found themselves on the cusp of advancing to the Round of 16 following their 4-0 home demolition of Pakhtakor Tashkent, eliminating the Uzbekistani club from the tournament.
GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. Al-Sadd* (GP: 5; GD: +2; PTS: 9)
2. Al-Nassr (GP: 5; GD: +4; PTS: 8)
3. Esteghlal Tehran FC (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 5)
4. Pakhtakor Tashkent FC# (GP: 5; GD: -6; PTS: 4)
*Qualified for the knockout stage
#Eliminated
Group E:
At Melbourne, Australia:
Sota Nakazawa's equalizer at 43 minutes lifted Gamba Osaka to a 1-1 road draw with the Melbourne Victory as both clubs remained alive in the race for a berth in the knockout stage. Adrian Leijer scored at 12 minutes for the hosts.
At Tianjin, China:
Luciano Olguin (8'), Wu Weian (21'), and Cao Yang (PK-72') each tallied once as Tianjin Teda clinched a knockout-stage berth with a 3-0 home domination of Jeju United.
GROUP E STANDINGS:
1. Tianjin Teda FC* (GP: 5; GD: +4; PTS: 10)
2. Gamba Osaka (GP: 5; GD: +4; PTS: 7)
3. Jeju United (GP: 5; GD: -4; PTS: 6)
4. Melbourne Victory (GP: 5; GD: -4; PTS: 5)
Group F:
At Nagoya, Japan:
Jungo Fujimoto's penalty kick at 77 minutes provided all the scoring as Nagoya Grampus punched their ticket for the Round of 16 following their 1-0 home win over Hangzhou Greentown.
At Seoul, South Korea:
Dejan Damjonovic scored twice (39', 72') as FC Seoul locked up a berth in the knockout stage with a 3-0 home beat down of Al-Ain.
GROUP F STANDINGS:
1. Nagoya Grampus* (GP: 5; GD: +5; PTS: 10)
2. FC Seoul* (GP: 5; GD: +5; PTS: 10)
3. Al-Ain# (GP: 5; GD: -7; PTS: 4)
4. Hangzhou Greentown# (GP: 5; GD: -3; PTS: 4)
*Clinched berth in knockout stage
#Eliminated
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
US Open Cup: Timbers Fall At Home On Last-Minute OT Goal
At Portland, Oregon:
Ike Opara scored the only goal of the match at 120 minutes on Tuesday as the San Jose Earthquakes knocked off the Portland Timbers 1-0 in overtime in the qualifying semifinal round for a berth in the US Open Cup. The Quakes will take on the Chicago Fire next for a place in the tournament proper.
Ike Opara scored the only goal of the match at 120 minutes on Tuesday as the San Jose Earthquakes knocked off the Portland Timbers 1-0 in overtime in the qualifying semifinal round for a berth in the US Open Cup. The Quakes will take on the Chicago Fire next for a place in the tournament proper.
Copa Libertadores: Scoreless Draw Good Enough For Santos
At Queretaro, Mexico:
A 0-0 Tuesday night draw between Club America and Santos in game two of their two-match Copa Libertadores Round of 16 series was good enough for the visiting Brazilian club to win the series 4 points to 1 and advance to the quarterfinal round, where they would face the winner of the Cruzeiro-Once Caldas series (which the Brazilian club currently lead 2-1 on aggregate with the second game set for Wednesday at home in Sete Lagoas, Brazil).
A 0-0 Tuesday night draw between Club America and Santos in game two of their two-match Copa Libertadores Round of 16 series was good enough for the visiting Brazilian club to win the series 4 points to 1 and advance to the quarterfinal round, where they would face the winner of the Cruzeiro-Once Caldas series (which the Brazilian club currently lead 2-1 on aggregate with the second game set for Wednesday at home in Sete Lagoas, Brazil).
UCL: Barca Punch Ticket For Wembley
At Barcelona:
Pedro scored in the 54th minute (that's him celebrating) as Barcelona gained a 1-1 home draw with Real Madrid in game two of their two-game UEFA Champions League semifinal series, enabling them to win the series 3-1 on aggregate and advance to the May 28 final at London's Wembley Stadium. The three-time European champs will take on the winner of the Manchester United-Schalke series (which the Red Devils lead 2-0 on aggregate heading into Wednesday's match at home). It will be Barca's third Champions League final appearance in six years.
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Pedro scored in the 54th minute (that's him celebrating) as Barcelona gained a 1-1 home draw with Real Madrid in game two of their two-game UEFA Champions League semifinal series, enabling them to win the series 3-1 on aggregate and advance to the May 28 final at London's Wembley Stadium. The three-time European champs will take on the winner of the Manchester United-Schalke series (which the Red Devils lead 2-0 on aggregate heading into Wednesday's match at home). It will be Barca's third Champions League final appearance in six years.
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AFC Champions League: Bunyodkor, Zob Ahan, Kashima Antlers, Jeonbuk Motors, Suwon Bluewings Advance To Round of 16
Nine games were played on Tuesday in Match Day #5 of group stage play in the AFC Champions League.
Group B:
At Doha, Qatar:
Khalfan Ibrahim (55') and Hassan Khalid (77') provided the second half scoring as Al-Sadd came back from a two-goal halftime deficit to gain a 2-2 home draw with Esteghlal and lock up a knockout-stage berth. Farhad Majidi (5', 37') both goals for the visiting Iranian club in the first half.
Group C:
At Tehran, Iran:
Persepolis defeated Al-Ittihad 3-2 at home but were still eliminated from the tournament. The visiting club from Saudi Arabia had already clinched a berth in the knockout stage. Hamid Ali Asgari scored twice for the hosts (14', 70').
At Tashkent, Uzbekistan:
Milos Trifunovic scored twice in the first half (11', 36') and Anvarjon Soliev scored the game winner at 85 minutes as FC Bunyodkor defeated visiting Al-Wahdi 3-2 to clinch a berth in the knockout stage, eliminating the visiting club from the United Arab Emirates in the process.
GROUP C STANDINGS:
1. Al-Ittihad* (GP: 5; GD: +5; PTS: 10)
2. FC Bunyodkor* (GP: 5; GD: +2; PTS: 8)
3. Persepolis FC# (GP: 5; GD: -3; PTS: 5)
4. Al-Wahda FC # (GP: 5; GD: -4; PTS: 3)
*Clinched berth in knockout stage
#Eliminated
Group D:
At Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates:
Mohammad Ghazi Najafabadi scored the only goal of the match at 80 minutes as Zob Ahan clinched a berth in the Round of 16 following their 1-0 road win over Emirates Club.
At Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
Al-Shabab moved into second place in Group D following their 1-0 victory over visiting Al-Rayyan. Nasser Al Shamrani scored for the hosts at 76 minutes.
GROUP D STANDINGS:
1. Zob Ahan Isfahan FC* (GP: 5; GD: +5; PTS: 13)
2. Al-Shabab (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 8)
3. Emirates Club (GP: 5; GD: -2; PTS: 6)
4. Al-Rayyan# (GP: 5; GD: -6; PTS: 1)
*Clinched berth in knockout stage
#Eliminated
Group G:
At Malang, Indonesia:
Takashi Inui scored twice (46', 60') as Cerezo Osaka blasted hosts Arema 4-0.
At Jinan, China:
Lee Dong-Gook scored twice (31', 53') as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors locked up a berth in the knockout stage with a 2-1 road win over Shandong Luneng.
GROUP G STANDINGS:
1. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors* (GP: 5; GD: +6; PTS: 12)
2. Cerezo Osaka (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 9)
3. Shandong Luneng (GP: 5; GD: +5; PTS: 7)
4. Arema FC# (GP: 5; GD: -14; PTS: 1)
*Advanced to knockout stage
#Eliminated
Group H:
At Tokyo:
Shinzo Koroki scored both goals (31', 80') as Kashima Antlers locked up a berth in the knockout stage with their 2-0 home win over Shanghai Shenhua.
At Suwon, South Korea:
Ha Tae-Gyun (34'), Mato Neretljak (50'), and Yeom Ki-Hoon (80') each tallied once as Suwon Samsung Bluewings locked up a Round-of-16 berth with their 3-1 home win over Sydney FC.
GROUP H STANDINGS:
1. Suwon Bluewings* (GP: 5; GD: +6; PTS: 9)
2. Kashima Antlers* (GP: 5; GD: +5; PTS: 9)
3. Sydney FC# (GP: 5; GD: -4; PTS: 5)
4. Shanghai Shenhua# (GP: 5; GD: -7; PTS: 2)
*Advanced to knockout stage
#Eliminated
Group B:
At Doha, Qatar:
Khalfan Ibrahim (55') and Hassan Khalid (77') provided the second half scoring as Al-Sadd came back from a two-goal halftime deficit to gain a 2-2 home draw with Esteghlal and lock up a knockout-stage berth. Farhad Majidi (5', 37') both goals for the visiting Iranian club in the first half.
Group C:
At Tehran, Iran:
Persepolis defeated Al-Ittihad 3-2 at home but were still eliminated from the tournament. The visiting club from Saudi Arabia had already clinched a berth in the knockout stage. Hamid Ali Asgari scored twice for the hosts (14', 70').
At Tashkent, Uzbekistan:
Milos Trifunovic scored twice in the first half (11', 36') and Anvarjon Soliev scored the game winner at 85 minutes as FC Bunyodkor defeated visiting Al-Wahdi 3-2 to clinch a berth in the knockout stage, eliminating the visiting club from the United Arab Emirates in the process.
GROUP C STANDINGS:
1. Al-Ittihad* (GP: 5; GD: +5; PTS: 10)
2. FC Bunyodkor* (GP: 5; GD: +2; PTS: 8)
3. Persepolis FC# (GP: 5; GD: -3; PTS: 5)
4. Al-Wahda FC # (GP: 5; GD: -4; PTS: 3)
*Clinched berth in knockout stage
#Eliminated
Group D:
At Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates:
Mohammad Ghazi Najafabadi scored the only goal of the match at 80 minutes as Zob Ahan clinched a berth in the Round of 16 following their 1-0 road win over Emirates Club.
At Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
Al-Shabab moved into second place in Group D following their 1-0 victory over visiting Al-Rayyan. Nasser Al Shamrani scored for the hosts at 76 minutes.
GROUP D STANDINGS:
1. Zob Ahan Isfahan FC* (GP: 5; GD: +5; PTS: 13)
2. Al-Shabab (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 8)
3. Emirates Club (GP: 5; GD: -2; PTS: 6)
4. Al-Rayyan# (GP: 5; GD: -6; PTS: 1)
*Clinched berth in knockout stage
#Eliminated
Group G:
At Malang, Indonesia:
Takashi Inui scored twice (46', 60') as Cerezo Osaka blasted hosts Arema 4-0.
At Jinan, China:
Lee Dong-Gook scored twice (31', 53') as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors locked up a berth in the knockout stage with a 2-1 road win over Shandong Luneng.
GROUP G STANDINGS:
1. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors* (GP: 5; GD: +6; PTS: 12)
2. Cerezo Osaka (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 9)
3. Shandong Luneng (GP: 5; GD: +5; PTS: 7)
4. Arema FC# (GP: 5; GD: -14; PTS: 1)
*Advanced to knockout stage
#Eliminated
Group H:
At Tokyo:
Shinzo Koroki scored both goals (31', 80') as Kashima Antlers locked up a berth in the knockout stage with their 2-0 home win over Shanghai Shenhua.
At Suwon, South Korea:
Ha Tae-Gyun (34'), Mato Neretljak (50'), and Yeom Ki-Hoon (80') each tallied once as Suwon Samsung Bluewings locked up a Round-of-16 berth with their 3-1 home win over Sydney FC.
GROUP H STANDINGS:
1. Suwon Bluewings* (GP: 5; GD: +6; PTS: 9)
2. Kashima Antlers* (GP: 5; GD: +5; PTS: 9)
3. Sydney FC# (GP: 5; GD: -4; PTS: 5)
4. Shanghai Shenhua# (GP: 5; GD: -7; PTS: 2)
*Advanced to knockout stage
#Eliminated
Monday, May 02, 2011
Boca Held To Home Draw
At Buenos Aires:
In Monday action from Argentina's Primera Division, Lucas Villafane's equalizer at 76 minutes carried Independiente to a 1-1 road draw with Boca Juniors (Martin Palermo scoring at 22 minutes for the hosts).
In Monday action from Argentina's Primera Division, Lucas Villafane's equalizer at 76 minutes carried Independiente to a 1-1 road draw with Boca Juniors (Martin Palermo scoring at 22 minutes for the hosts).
Parakeets Back On Winning Track
At Barcelona:
Pablo Daniel Osvaldo (35') and Ivan Alonso (76') provided the goalpower that carried Espanyol to a 2-1 home win over Athletic Bilbao in Monday Spanish Primera Division action.
Pablo Daniel Osvaldo (35') and Ivan Alonso (76') provided the goalpower that carried Espanyol to a 2-1 home win over Athletic Bilbao in Monday Spanish Primera Division action.
Sligo Rovers Bust Open Contest To Smother Candystripes
At Sligo, Ireland:
Owen Doyle scored twice in the second half on Monday (PK-49', 78') as Sligo Rovers broke open what was a halftime a scoreless stalemate into a 3-0 domination of visiting Derry City in League of Ireland Premier Division action.
Owen Doyle scored twice in the second half on Monday (PK-49', 78') as Sligo Rovers broke open what was a halftime a scoreless stalemate into a 3-0 domination of visiting Derry City in League of Ireland Premier Division action.
Rovers Settle For 1-1 Draw At Dundalk
At Dundalk, Ireland:
Jason Byrne's penalty kick at 38 minutes lifted Dundalk to a 1-1 Monday draw with visiting Shamrock Rovers in action from the League of Ireland's Premier Division. Karl Sheppard scored at 17 minutes for the visitors.
Jason Byrne's penalty kick at 38 minutes lifted Dundalk to a 1-1 Monday draw with visiting Shamrock Rovers in action from the League of Ireland's Premier Division. Karl Sheppard scored at 17 minutes for the visitors.
Saints (For All Intents and Purposes) Back In League Championship; Pilgrims League-Two Bound
At Plymouth, England:
Richard Lambert scored twice (45', PK-59') as Southampton all but secured promotion to England's League Championship following their 3-1 road win over Plymouth Argyle in Monday English League One action. With one match remaining, the Saints have a vastly superior goal differential (+46 to +29) vis-a-viv third-place Huddersfield. The loss condemned the Pilgrims to their second successive relegation. They will be playing next season in League Two.
Richard Lambert scored twice (45', PK-59') as Southampton all but secured promotion to England's League Championship following their 3-1 road win over Plymouth Argyle in Monday English League One action. With one match remaining, the Saints have a vastly superior goal differential (+46 to +29) vis-a-viv third-place Huddersfield. The loss condemned the Pilgrims to their second successive relegation. They will be playing next season in League Two.
Sunday, May 01, 2011
Scoreless Sunday In Brussels
At Brussels, Belgium:
Sunday's Belgian Juliper League championship playoff match between RSC Anderlecht and visiting Club Brugge ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Sunday's Belgian Juliper League championship playoff match between RSC Anderlecht and visiting Club Brugge ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
MLS: Hoops Knock Off Galaxy
At Frisco, Texas:
In the lone Sunday Major League Soccer contest, Brek Shea scored the winning goal at 88 minutes as FC Dallas defeated the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy 2-1.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. New York (GP: 7; GD: +8; PTS: 14)
2. Philadelphia (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 13)
3. Houston (GP: 7; GD: +5; PTS: 12)
4. Columbus (GP: 7; GD: +2; PTS: 12)
5. New England (GP: 8; GD: -4; PTS: 9)
6. DC United (GP: 7; GD: -6; PTS: 7)
7. Toronto FC (GP: 8; GD: -6; PTS: 7)
8. Chicago (GP: 7; GD: -3; PTS: 6)
9. Kansas City (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 4)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Los Angeles (GP: 9; GD: +2; PTS: 15)
2. Real Salt Lake (GP: 5; GD: +6; PTS: 12)
3. Seattle (GP: 8; GD: +3; PTS: 12)
4. Colorado (GP: 7; GD: +1; PTS: 10)
5. FC Dallas (GP: 7; GD: 0; PTS: 10)
6. Portland (GP: 7; GD: -3; PTS: 10)
7. Chivas USA (GP: 7; GD: +2; PTS: 9)
8. Vancouver (GP: 8; GD: -3; PTS: 6)
9. San Jose (GP: 7; GD: -4; PTS: 5)
In the lone Sunday Major League Soccer contest, Brek Shea scored the winning goal at 88 minutes as FC Dallas defeated the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy 2-1.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. New York (GP: 7; GD: +8; PTS: 14)
2. Philadelphia (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 13)
3. Houston (GP: 7; GD: +5; PTS: 12)
4. Columbus (GP: 7; GD: +2; PTS: 12)
5. New England (GP: 8; GD: -4; PTS: 9)
6. DC United (GP: 7; GD: -6; PTS: 7)
7. Toronto FC (GP: 8; GD: -6; PTS: 7)
8. Chicago (GP: 7; GD: -3; PTS: 6)
9. Kansas City (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 4)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Los Angeles (GP: 9; GD: +2; PTS: 15)
2. Real Salt Lake (GP: 5; GD: +6; PTS: 12)
3. Seattle (GP: 8; GD: +3; PTS: 12)
4. Colorado (GP: 7; GD: +1; PTS: 10)
5. FC Dallas (GP: 7; GD: 0; PTS: 10)
6. Portland (GP: 7; GD: -3; PTS: 10)
7. Chivas USA (GP: 7; GD: +2; PTS: 9)
8. Vancouver (GP: 8; GD: -3; PTS: 6)
9. San Jose (GP: 7; GD: -4; PTS: 5)
Another Welcome Goal From Georgie Gains Road Draw For Monaco
At Saint-Etienne, France:
Georgie Welcome's equalizer at 30 minutes lifted AS Monaco to a 1-1 Sunday road draw with Saint-Etienne in Ligue 1 action. Dimitri Payet scored at 11 minutes for the hosts. The draw lifted Monaco to 14th place in the league standings, one point above the relegation zone.
Georgie Welcome's equalizer at 30 minutes lifted AS Monaco to a 1-1 Sunday road draw with Saint-Etienne in Ligue 1 action. Dimitri Payet scored at 11 minutes for the hosts. The draw lifted Monaco to 14th place in the league standings, one point above the relegation zone.
Rotten Start To Season Continues For "Pride of Stockholm"
At Trelleborg, Sweden:
With all the scoring in the second half, Fredrik Jensen scored twice (46', 48') and Marcus Pode added what proved to be the game winner (53') as Trelleborg FF held off visiting Djurgarden 3-2 in Sunday Allsvenskan action.
With all the scoring in the second half, Fredrik Jensen scored twice (46', 48') and Marcus Pode added what proved to be the game winner (53') as Trelleborg FF held off visiting Djurgarden 3-2 in Sunday Allsvenskan action.
Chalk Up One More Triumph For The Lions
At Copenhagen, Denmark:
Dame N'Doye scored twice on Sunday (31', 79') as league-topping FC Copenhagen thrashed relegation-threatened and visiting SonderjyskE 3-0 in the Danish SuperLiga.
Dame N'Doye scored twice on Sunday (31', 79') as league-topping FC Copenhagen thrashed relegation-threatened and visiting SonderjyskE 3-0 in the Danish SuperLiga.
Road Win In Vienna For The Bulls
At Vienna, Austria:
In Sunday Austrian Bundesliga action, Eulogio Zarate (66') and Alan de Carvalho (73') provided the scoring touch as FC Red Bull Salzburg held off Rapid Vienna 2-1 on the road. The win placed the third-place Bulls five points behind league-leading Sturm Graz.
In Sunday Austrian Bundesliga action, Eulogio Zarate (66') and Alan de Carvalho (73') provided the scoring touch as FC Red Bull Salzburg held off Rapid Vienna 2-1 on the road. The win placed the third-place Bulls five points behind league-leading Sturm Graz.
Eredivisie Race Down To The Wire
At Heerenveen, Netherlands:
Miralem Sulejmani (20') and Christian Eriksen (46') provided the scoring that lifted Ajax Amsterdam to a 2-1 come-from-behind road win over SC Heerenveen in Sunday Dutch Eredivise play. The win kept Ajax one point behind front-running FC Twente with one game remaining in the league campaign.
Miralem Sulejmani (20') and Christian Eriksen (46') provided the scoring that lifted Ajax Amsterdam to a 2-1 come-from-behind road win over SC Heerenveen in Sunday Dutch Eredivise play. The win kept Ajax one point behind front-running FC Twente with one game remaining in the league campaign.
Rossoneri One Win Away From First League Title Since 2004
At Milan, Italy:
Mathieu Flamini scored the only goal of the match at 8 minutes on Sunday as AC Milan defeated visiting Bologna 1-0 in Serie A action. The Rossoneri are now one win away from their first Scudetto since 2004.
Mathieu Flamini scored the only goal of the match at 8 minutes on Sunday as AC Milan defeated visiting Bologna 1-0 in Serie A action. The Rossoneri are now one win away from their first Scudetto since 2004.
Bhoys Too Much For Tangerines
At Glasgow, Scotland:
Gary Hooper (23'), Baram Kayal (54'), Kris Commons (85'), and Daryl Murphy (90') each tallied once as Celtic moved back within one point of first place in the Scottish Premier League standings following their 4-1 home domination of Dundee United.
Gary Hooper (23'), Baram Kayal (54'), Kris Commons (85'), and Daryl Murphy (90') each tallied once as Celtic moved back within one point of first place in the Scottish Premier League standings following their 4-1 home domination of Dundee United.
1-1 Road Draw For Wolves
At Birmingham, England:
Sebastian Larsson's equalizer at 27 minutes enabled Birmingham City to gain a 1-1 home draw with Wolverhampton in Sunday English Premier League action. Steven Fletcher's successful penalty kick at 7 minutes provided the lone Wolves goal.
Sebastian Larsson's equalizer at 27 minutes enabled Birmingham City to gain a 1-1 home draw with Wolverhampton in Sunday English Premier League action. Steven Fletcher's successful penalty kick at 7 minutes provided the lone Wolves goal.
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