Radamel Falcao Garcia used his noggin on Wednesday to deliver the only goal of the match at 44 minutes (shown here) as FC Porto defeated fellow Portuguese club Sporting Braga 1-0 in the final of the Europa League.
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Wednesday, May 18, 2011
FALCAO DELIVERS EUROPA LEAGUE TITLE TO DRAGONS
At Dublin, Ireland:
Radamel Falcao Garcia used his noggin on Wednesday to deliver the only goal of the match at 44 minutes (shown here) as FC Porto defeated fellow Portuguese club Sporting Braga 1-0 in the final of the Europa League.
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Radamel Falcao Garcia used his noggin on Wednesday to deliver the only goal of the match at 44 minutes (shown here) as FC Porto defeated fellow Portuguese club Sporting Braga 1-0 in the final of the Europa League.
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Sour End To Anderlecht's League Season
At Brussels, Belgium:
Geir Fevang scored twice on Tuesday (61', 90'+2) as KSC Lokeren defeated RSC Anderlecht on the road in the Belgian Juliper League championship playoff finale for both teams.
Anderlecht will finish third in the championship playoff standings and will take part in the third round of qualifying for next season's Europa League. Genk and Standard Liege grabbed the two UEFA Champions League qualifying places from Belgium.
Geir Fevang scored twice on Tuesday (61', 90'+2) as KSC Lokeren defeated RSC Anderlecht on the road in the Belgian Juliper League championship playoff finale for both teams.
Anderlecht will finish third in the championship playoff standings and will take part in the third round of qualifying for next season's Europa League. Genk and Standard Liege grabbed the two UEFA Champions League qualifying places from Belgium.
Royals Blast Bluebirds On The Road To Gain Appointment At Wembley With Swans For Place In Premiership
At Cardiff, Wales:
Shane Long scored twice on Tuesday (28', PK-45') as Reading thrashed hosts Cardiff City 3-0 in game two of their English League Championship Promotion Playoff semifinal series, winning the two-game set 3-0 on aggregate.
The Royals will take on another Welsh club, Swansea City on May 30 at Wembley Stadium in London in the promotion playoff final, with the winner joining already-promoted Queens Park Rangers and Norwich City in the English Premier League next season.
Shane Long scored twice on Tuesday (28', PK-45') as Reading thrashed hosts Cardiff City 3-0 in game two of their English League Championship Promotion Playoff semifinal series, winning the two-game set 3-0 on aggregate.
The Royals will take on another Welsh club, Swansea City on May 30 at Wembley Stadium in London in the promotion playoff final, with the winner joining already-promoted Queens Park Rangers and Norwich City in the English Premier League next season.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Swans Oust Forest To Reach Promotion Playoff Final
At Swansea, Wales:
Leon Britton (28'), Stephen Dobbie (33') and Darren Pratley (90'+3) each scored once as Swansea City defeated visiting Nottingham Forest 3-1 in game two of their English League Championship promotion playoff series and won the two-match set 3-1 on aggregate. The Swans will play in the promotion playoff final at London's Wembley Stadium on May 30 against the Cardiff City-Reading winner (game two of that currently scoreless two-game series to take place at Cardiff, Wales on Tuesday) for a spot next season in the English Premier League.
Leon Britton (28'), Stephen Dobbie (33') and Darren Pratley (90'+3) each scored once as Swansea City defeated visiting Nottingham Forest 3-1 in game two of their English League Championship promotion playoff series and won the two-match set 3-1 on aggregate. The Swans will play in the promotion playoff final at London's Wembley Stadium on May 30 against the Cardiff City-Reading winner (game two of that currently scoreless two-game series to take place at Cardiff, Wales on Tuesday) for a spot next season in the English Premier League.
CAF CL: Group Stage Draw; Two-Time Defending Champs Disqualified
Here are the results from group stage draw for the CAF Champions League which place in Cairo, Egypt on Sunday.
Group A:
Enyimba International FC (Nigeria)
Al-Hilal (Sudan)
Raja Casablanca (Morocco)
Coton Sport FC de Garoua (Cameroon)
Group B:
Al-Ahly (Egypt)
Winner of Special Playoff (between Simba SC of Tanzania and Morocco's Wydad Casablanca)
MC Alger (Algeria)
Esperance ST (Tunisia)
Each team in each group would play each of the other three teams twice (once at home and once on the road) with the top two clubs qualifying for the semifinal round. Action begins sometime between July 15 and 17.
As for that special playoff between Simba SC and Wydad Casablanca, that will take place on May 28 at Cairo. It was made necessary because on Saturday, two-time defending titleholders TP Mazembe (Democratic Republic of the Congo) were disqualified following charges of fielding an ineligible player in the first-round series against Simba SC.
Group A:
Enyimba International FC (Nigeria)
Al-Hilal (Sudan)
Raja Casablanca (Morocco)
Coton Sport FC de Garoua (Cameroon)
Group B:
Al-Ahly (Egypt)
Winner of Special Playoff (between Simba SC of Tanzania and Morocco's Wydad Casablanca)
MC Alger (Algeria)
Esperance ST (Tunisia)
Each team in each group would play each of the other three teams twice (once at home and once on the road) with the top two clubs qualifying for the semifinal round. Action begins sometime between July 15 and 17.
As for that special playoff between Simba SC and Wydad Casablanca, that will take place on May 28 at Cairo. It was made necessary because on Saturday, two-time defending titleholders TP Mazembe (Democratic Republic of the Congo) were disqualified following charges of fielding an ineligible player in the first-round series against Simba SC.
Rosenborg Blanked At Home
At Trondheim, Norway:
In Monday Eliteserien action, Thomas Sorum scored the lone goal of the match at 53 minutes as FK Haugesund defeated hosts Rosenborg 1-0.
In Monday Eliteserien action, Thomas Sorum scored the lone goal of the match at 53 minutes as FK Haugesund defeated hosts Rosenborg 1-0.
Lions Settle For Draw At Horsens
At Horsens, Denmark:
In Monday Danish SuperLiga action, AC Horsens battled visiting FC Copenhagen to a 1-1 deadlock. Thomas Delaney scored at 3 minutes for the Lions while Gilberto Macena equalized at 15 minutes for the home standing Yellow Danger.
In Monday Danish SuperLiga action, AC Horsens battled visiting FC Copenhagen to a 1-1 deadlock. Thomas Delaney scored at 3 minutes for the Lions while Gilberto Macena equalized at 15 minutes for the home standing Yellow Danger.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
MLS: Goats Top Red Bulls On Road
At Harrison, New Jersey:
Justin Braun's hat trick (5', 31', 56') proved to be enough as Chivas USA defeated the New York Red Bulls 3-2 on the road in the lone Sunday Major League Soccer contest.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. New York (GP: 9; GD: +7; PTS: 15)
2. Philadelphia (GP: 9; GD: 0; PTS: 14)
3. Houston (GP: 10; GD: +3; PTS: 13)
4. Columbus (GP: 9; GD: -1; PTS: 13)
5. New England (GP: 10; GD: -3; PTS: 13)
6. DC United (GP: 10; GD: -5; PTS: 12)
7. Toronto FC (GP: 11; GD: -6; PTS: 11)
8. Chicago (GP: 9; GD: -3; PTS: 8)
9. Kansas City (GP: 7; GD: -6; PTS: 4)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Los Angeles (GP: 12; GD: +5; PTS: 20)
2. FC Dallas (GP: 10; GD: +3; PTS: 17)
3. Real Salt Lake (GP: 7; GD: +7; PTS: 16)
4. Colorado (GP: 10; GD: +2; PTS: 15)
5. Seattle (GP: 11; GD: +2; PTS: 14)
6. Portland (GP: 9; GD: -2; PTS: 14)
7. Chivas USA (GP: 9; GD: +2; PTS: 12)
8. San Jose (GP: 9; GD: -1; PTS: 9)
9. Vancouver (GP: 11; GD: -4; PTS: 8)
Justin Braun's hat trick (5', 31', 56') proved to be enough as Chivas USA defeated the New York Red Bulls 3-2 on the road in the lone Sunday Major League Soccer contest.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. New York (GP: 9; GD: +7; PTS: 15)
2. Philadelphia (GP: 9; GD: 0; PTS: 14)
3. Houston (GP: 10; GD: +3; PTS: 13)
4. Columbus (GP: 9; GD: -1; PTS: 13)
5. New England (GP: 10; GD: -3; PTS: 13)
6. DC United (GP: 10; GD: -5; PTS: 12)
7. Toronto FC (GP: 11; GD: -6; PTS: 11)
8. Chicago (GP: 9; GD: -3; PTS: 8)
9. Kansas City (GP: 7; GD: -6; PTS: 4)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Los Angeles (GP: 12; GD: +5; PTS: 20)
2. FC Dallas (GP: 10; GD: +3; PTS: 17)
3. Real Salt Lake (GP: 7; GD: +7; PTS: 16)
4. Colorado (GP: 10; GD: +2; PTS: 15)
5. Seattle (GP: 11; GD: +2; PTS: 14)
6. Portland (GP: 9; GD: -2; PTS: 14)
7. Chivas USA (GP: 9; GD: +2; PTS: 12)
8. San Jose (GP: 9; GD: -1; PTS: 9)
9. Vancouver (GP: 11; GD: -4; PTS: 8)
Mexican Clausura Playoffs: Pumas vs. Morelia For Title
The semifinal round of the Mexican Premiera Division Clausura Playoffs concluded with the second games of the respective two-match series on Sunday.
At Mexico City:
Javier Cortes Granados (42') and Dante Lopez (75') each tallied once as UNAM Pumas took game two of their two-game series 2-0 and eliminated Chivas de Guadalajara 3-1 on aggregate.
At Morelia, Mexico:
Rafael Marquez Lugo scored twice (8', 10') and Jaime Lozano scored the series-winning goal at 88 minutes as Morelia overturned their 2-0 road defeat in their series opener in Mexico City and blanked visiting Cruz Azul 3-0 in game two and won their two-game series 3-2 on aggregate.
At Mexico City:
Javier Cortes Granados (42') and Dante Lopez (75') each tallied once as UNAM Pumas took game two of their two-game series 2-0 and eliminated Chivas de Guadalajara 3-1 on aggregate.
At Morelia, Mexico:
Rafael Marquez Lugo scored twice (8', 10') and Jaime Lozano scored the series-winning goal at 88 minutes as Morelia overturned their 2-0 road defeat in their series opener in Mexico City and blanked visiting Cruz Azul 3-0 in game two and won their two-game series 3-2 on aggregate.
Boca Blank River Plate In Buenos Aires Classico
At Buenos Aires:
In the latest renewal of one of the world's most intense derbies on Sunday, Boca Juniors, thanks to goals from Juan Carrizo (OG-28') and Martin Palermo (30'), blanked visiting River Plate 2-0 in Argentinian Primera Division action.
In the latest renewal of one of the world's most intense derbies on Sunday, Boca Juniors, thanks to goals from Juan Carrizo (OG-28') and Martin Palermo (30'), blanked visiting River Plate 2-0 in Argentinian Primera Division action.
Stevenage Too Much For Stanley In Promotion Playoff Semifinal Series Opener
At Stevenage, England:
Stacy Long (24') and Joel Byrom (45') each scored once in the first half on Sunday as Stevenage (playing in their first-ever Football League season) took the opening contest in their English League Two promotion playoff semifinal series, 2-0 at home over Accrington Stanley.
Stacy Long (24') and Joel Byrom (45') each scored once in the first half on Sunday as Stevenage (playing in their first-ever Football League season) took the opening contest in their English League Two promotion playoff semifinal series, 2-0 at home over Accrington Stanley.
Scoreless Sunday In Gavle
At Gavle, Sweden:
The Sunday Allsvenskan contest between Gefle and visiting Djurgarden ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
The Sunday Allsvenskan contest between Gefle and visiting Djurgarden ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
GRASSHOPPERS STAY UP AFTER KNOCKING OFF LOCAL RIVALS
At Zurich, Switzerland:
Vincenzo Rennella scored twice on Sunday (14', 54') as Grasshoppers assured themselves of another season in the Swiss Super League, knocking off visiting FC Zurich 3-1, dropping their local rivals into second place behind FC Basel with two league games remaining.
Vincenzo Rennella scored twice on Sunday (14', 54') as Grasshoppers assured themselves of another season in the Swiss Super League, knocking off visiting FC Zurich 3-1, dropping their local rivals into second place behind FC Basel with two league games remaining.
Stoppage-Time Tally Sends Salzburg Within One Point Of Top Spot In Austria
At Mattersburg, Austria:
Roman Wallner came through in second-half stoppage time on Sunday as his successful penalty kick (90'+4) carried Red Bull Salzburg to a 1-0 road win over SV Mattersburg, sending the Bulls to within one point of Austrian Bundesliga-leading SK Sturm Graz with two games remaining.
Roman Wallner came through in second-half stoppage time on Sunday as his successful penalty kick (90'+4) carried Red Bull Salzburg to a 1-0 road win over SV Mattersburg, sending the Bulls to within one point of Austrian Bundesliga-leading SK Sturm Graz with two games remaining.
Monaco Back In Drop Zone; Lens Relegated
At Fontvieille, Monaco:
Raphael Varane's late equalizer at 90 minutes salvaged a 1-1 Sunday Ligue 1 road draw for Lens in their game with AS Monaco, whose goal came at 14 minutes from Benjamin Moukandjo. The draw did the visitors no good as they were relegated from the top flight while Monaco fell back into the drop zone with two league games remaining.
Raphael Varane's late equalizer at 90 minutes salvaged a 1-1 Sunday Ligue 1 road draw for Lens in their game with AS Monaco, whose goal came at 14 minutes from Benjamin Moukandjo. The draw did the visitors no good as they were relegated from the top flight while Monaco fell back into the drop zone with two league games remaining.
AJAX TOP FC TWENTE TO COP 30TH EREDIVISIE TITLE, FIRST SINCE 2004
At Amsterdam, Netherlands:
Siem De Jong scored twice (23', 78') on Sunday as Ajax Amsterdam defeated visiting FC Twente 3-1 on the final day of Dutch Eredivisie action for the season, enabling the hosts to jump the guests to win their first league crown since 2004 and their 30th overall. Ajax will play in the group stage of next season's UEFA Champions League, while the Tekkers will take part in the Champions League's third qualifying round.
Siem De Jong scored twice (23', 78') on Sunday as Ajax Amsterdam defeated visiting FC Twente 3-1 on the final day of Dutch Eredivisie action for the season, enabling the hosts to jump the guests to win their first league crown since 2004 and their 30th overall. Ajax will play in the group stage of next season's UEFA Champions League, while the Tekkers will take part in the Champions League's third qualifying round.
Consolation Win For Bhoys
At Glasgow, Scotland:
Gary Hooper (29'), Georgios Samaras (40'), Shaun Maloney (53'), and Patrick McCourt (71') each tallied once as Celtic pistolwhipped visiting Motherwell 4-0 in their Scottish Premier League season finale on Sunday. Despite the win, the Bhoys still finished one point behind arch-rivals Rangers for top spot in the SPL. The Hoops will take part in the third qualifying round for next season's Europa League.
Gary Hooper (29'), Georgios Samaras (40'), Shaun Maloney (53'), and Patrick McCourt (71') each tallied once as Celtic pistolwhipped visiting Motherwell 4-0 in their Scottish Premier League season finale on Sunday. Despite the win, the Bhoys still finished one point behind arch-rivals Rangers for top spot in the SPL. The Hoops will take part in the third qualifying round for next season's Europa League.
'GERS CRUSH KILMARNOCK TO WIN THIRD STRAIGHT SPL CROWN
At Kilmarnock, England:
Kyle Lafferty delivered a hat trick (1', 7', 53') on Sunday as Rangers locked up their third consecutive Scottish Premier League title with a 5-1 road fist beating of Kilmarnock in their season finale. 'Gers will take part in the third qualifying round for next season's UEFA Champions League.
Kyle Lafferty delivered a hat trick (1', 7', 53') on Sunday as Rangers locked up their third consecutive Scottish Premier League title with a 5-1 road fist beating of Kilmarnock in their season finale. 'Gers will take part in the third qualifying round for next season's UEFA Champions League.
MK Dons Take 3-2 Decision At Home In Promotion Playoff Semifinal Series Opener
At Milton Keynes, England:
Daniel Powell (47'), Sam Baldock (50'), and Angelo Balanta (56') each scored a goal during a ten-minute stretch of the second half on Sunday as Milton Keynes Dons held off visiting Peterborough United 3-2 in the opening game of their English League One promotion playoff semifinal series. Craig Mackail-Smith (8') and Grant McCann (PK-81') each scored what may still be a precious away goal for the visiting Posh.
Daniel Powell (47'), Sam Baldock (50'), and Angelo Balanta (56') each scored a goal during a ten-minute stretch of the second half on Sunday as Milton Keynes Dons held off visiting Peterborough United 3-2 in the opening game of their English League One promotion playoff semifinal series. Craig Mackail-Smith (8') and Grant McCann (PK-81') each scored what may still be a precious away goal for the visiting Posh.
Antlers Drop Decision At Kawasaki
At Kawasaki, Japan:
Juninho (10'), Koji Yamase (31'), and Yu Kobayashi (90') each scored a goal on Sunday as Kawasaki Frontale defeated visiting Kashima Antlers in J. League action.
Juninho (10'), Koji Yamase (31'), and Yu Kobayashi (90') each scored a goal on Sunday as Kawasaki Frontale defeated visiting Kashima Antlers in J. League action.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
MLS: Galaxy Overtake SKC; Hoops Blank Visiting Philly; Revs Top Caps; Quakes Sink Crew; Quartet Of Draws
Eight games were contested in Major League Soccer on Saturday.
At Toronto:
Marco Pappa (63') and Orr Barouch (75') provided the second-half scoring as the Chicago Fire erased a two-goal deficit to gain a 2-2 home draw with Toronto FC. Joao Plata Cotera (9') and Maicon Santos (46') provided the scoring for TFC.
At Washington:
Chris Pontius' successful penalty kick in the 62nd minute salvaged a 1-1 home draw for DC United against the Colorado Rapids, whose goal came from Drew Moor at 23 minutes.
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Shalrie Joseph's penalty kick (49') provided all the scoring as the New England Revolution blanked the visiting (and struggling) Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0.
At Frisco, Texas:
Brek Shea (29') and Fabian Castillo (43') each delivered a goal as FC Dallas blanked the visiting Philadelphia Union 2-0.
At Sandy, Utah:
In their first match since losing Javier Morales for at least four months after breaking and dislocating his ankle in last week's 1-0 win over Chivas USA, Real Salt Lake were held to a 0-0 home stalemate by the Houston Dynamo.
At Carson, Califorina:
Landon Donovan scored twice (PK-44', 46') and Juan Pablo Angel (64') David Beckham (86') each added another score as the Los Angeles Galaxy overran visiting Sporting Kansas City 4-1.
At Santa Clara, California:
Chris Wondolowski (49'), Steven Lenhart (58' against his former team), and Khari Stephenson (62') each tallied once as the San Jose Earthquakes broke open what had been a scoreless stalemate at halftime and ended up overpowering the visiting Columbus Crew 3-0.
At Seattle:
In the inaugural MLS match between these two teams, Mamadou Danso's equalizer at 65 minutes lifted the Portland Timbers to a 1-1 road draw with the Seattle Sounders, whose goal came from Alvaro Fernandez in the 52nd minute.
At Toronto:
Marco Pappa (63') and Orr Barouch (75') provided the second-half scoring as the Chicago Fire erased a two-goal deficit to gain a 2-2 home draw with Toronto FC. Joao Plata Cotera (9') and Maicon Santos (46') provided the scoring for TFC.
At Washington:
Chris Pontius' successful penalty kick in the 62nd minute salvaged a 1-1 home draw for DC United against the Colorado Rapids, whose goal came from Drew Moor at 23 minutes.
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Shalrie Joseph's penalty kick (49') provided all the scoring as the New England Revolution blanked the visiting (and struggling) Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0.
At Frisco, Texas:
Brek Shea (29') and Fabian Castillo (43') each delivered a goal as FC Dallas blanked the visiting Philadelphia Union 2-0.
At Sandy, Utah:
In their first match since losing Javier Morales for at least four months after breaking and dislocating his ankle in last week's 1-0 win over Chivas USA, Real Salt Lake were held to a 0-0 home stalemate by the Houston Dynamo.
At Carson, Califorina:
Landon Donovan scored twice (PK-44', 46') and Juan Pablo Angel (64') David Beckham (86') each added another score as the Los Angeles Galaxy overran visiting Sporting Kansas City 4-1.
At Santa Clara, California:
Chris Wondolowski (49'), Steven Lenhart (58' against his former team), and Khari Stephenson (62') each tallied once as the San Jose Earthquakes broke open what had been a scoreless stalemate at halftime and ended up overpowering the visiting Columbus Crew 3-0.
At Seattle:
In the inaugural MLS match between these two teams, Mamadou Danso's equalizer at 65 minutes lifted the Portland Timbers to a 1-1 road draw with the Seattle Sounders, whose goal came from Alvaro Fernandez in the 52nd minute.
Lions Top Braga On The Road In Season Finale To Grab Third Place In Portuguese Top Flight
At Braga, Portugal:
Yannick Djalo scored the only goal of the match on Saturday as Sporting knocked off Europa League finalists Sporting Braga 1-0 as the Portuguese Liga season came to a conclusion. The Lions finish in third place and will take part in the playoff round for a berth in the group stage of next season's Europa League. As for Braga, they have ensured themselves at least of a Europa League playoff round berth. However, should they defeat FC Porto in Wednesday's Europa League final in Dublin, they would directly qualify for the group stage of next season's tounament. FC Porto (unbeaten league champions) will take part in the group stage of next season's UEFA Champions League while SL Benfica will enter that tournament in the third qualifying round. Vitoria de Guimaraes, who finished fifth, will enter Europa League play in the third qualifying round (should they win the final of Portugal's big domestic cup competition, they would start in the playoff round instead). CD Nacional will take part in the Europa League's second qualifying round. Portimonense and Naval 1 de Maio have been relegated.
Yannick Djalo scored the only goal of the match on Saturday as Sporting knocked off Europa League finalists Sporting Braga 1-0 as the Portuguese Liga season came to a conclusion. The Lions finish in third place and will take part in the playoff round for a berth in the group stage of next season's Europa League. As for Braga, they have ensured themselves at least of a Europa League playoff round berth. However, should they defeat FC Porto in Wednesday's Europa League final in Dublin, they would directly qualify for the group stage of next season's tounament. FC Porto (unbeaten league champions) will take part in the group stage of next season's UEFA Champions League while SL Benfica will enter that tournament in the third qualifying round. Vitoria de Guimaraes, who finished fifth, will enter Europa League play in the third qualifying round (should they win the final of Portugal's big domestic cup competition, they would start in the playoff round instead). CD Nacional will take part in the Europa League's second qualifying round. Portimonense and Naval 1 de Maio have been relegated.
No Champions League Soccer For Anderlecht
At Liege-Sclesslin, Belgium:
Goals from Mehdi Carcela (32') and Mohamed Tchite (80') lifted Standard Liege to a 2-1 home win in Belgian Juliper League championship playoff action on Saturday over RSC Anderlecht, locking up a berth in the third round of qualifying for next season's UEFA Champions League, forcing the guests into a qualifying berth for next year's Europa League.
Goals from Mehdi Carcela (32') and Mohamed Tchite (80') lifted Standard Liege to a 2-1 home win in Belgian Juliper League championship playoff action on Saturday over RSC Anderlecht, locking up a berth in the third round of qualifying for next season's UEFA Champions League, forcing the guests into a qualifying berth for next year's Europa League.
Mastiffs Score Late To Claim Coupe de France Title
At Saint-Denis, France:
Ludovic Obraniak scored the only goal of the match at 89 minutes on Saturday as LOSC Lille Metropole defeated Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 to win the final of the Coupe de France tournament.
Ludovic Obraniak scored the only goal of the match at 89 minutes on Saturday as LOSC Lille Metropole defeated Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 to win the final of the Coupe de France tournament.
Robinho Scores Twice As Rossoneri Dominate Cagliari
At Milan:
Robinho scored twice on Saturday (22', 35') as newly-crown Serie A kingpins AC Milan had their way with visiting Cagliari 4-1.
Robinho scored twice on Saturday (22', 35') as newly-crown Serie A kingpins AC Milan had their way with visiting Cagliari 4-1.
Gulls Get The Jump On Shews
At Torquay, England:
Torquay United, guided by goals from Chris Zebroski (29') and Eunan O'Kane (45') blanked visiting Shrewsbury Town 2-0 on Saturday in the opening game of their English League Two promotion playoff two-match semifinal series.
Torquay United, guided by goals from Chris Zebroski (29') and Eunan O'Kane (45') blanked visiting Shrewsbury Town 2-0 on Saturday in the opening game of their English League Two promotion playoff two-match semifinal series.
Bayern End Season With Nine-Game Unbeaten Run After Home Win Over Stuttgart
At Munich, Germany:
With goals from Mario Gomez (37') and Bastian Schweinsteiger (71'), Bayern Munich concluded their German Bundesliga campaign with a nine-match unbeaten streak following their 2-1 home win over VfB Stuttgart. Bayern will finish in third place, which means a spot in the Playoff Round for a berth in next season's UEFA Champions League.
With goals from Mario Gomez (37') and Bastian Schweinsteiger (71'), Bayern Munich concluded their German Bundesliga campaign with a nine-match unbeaten streak following their 2-1 home win over VfB Stuttgart. Bayern will finish in third place, which means a spot in the Playoff Round for a berth in next season's UEFA Champions League.
Terriers Get Away Goal In Promotion Playoff Semi Opener With Cherries
At Bournemouth, England:
Donald McDermott's equalizer at 60 minutes on Saturday salvaged a 1-1 home draw for AFC Bournemouth in the opening game of their English League One promotion playoff semifinal series with Huddersfield Town. Kevin Kilbane scored a precious away goal for the Terriers at 22 minutes.
Donald McDermott's equalizer at 60 minutes on Saturday salvaged a 1-1 home draw for AFC Bournemouth in the opening game of their English League One promotion playoff semifinal series with Huddersfield Town. Kevin Kilbane scored a precious away goal for the Terriers at 22 minutes.
Road Win Over Black Cats Keeps Wolves Out Of Drop Zone
At Sunderland, England:
Jody Craddock (22'), Steven Fletcher (54'), and George Elokobi (78') provided the scoring that carried Wolverhampton to a 3-1 victory---their second straight win by that margin---this time on the road on Saturday over Sunderland. The win kept Wolves out of the English Premier League's relegation zone with one game remaining. A home win next Sunday over Blackburn will secure a third straight season in the Premiership for Mick McCarthy's team.
Jody Craddock (22'), Steven Fletcher (54'), and George Elokobi (78') provided the scoring that carried Wolverhampton to a 3-1 victory---their second straight win by that margin---this time on the road on Saturday over Sunderland. The win kept Wolves out of the English Premier League's relegation zone with one game remaining. A home win next Sunday over Blackburn will secure a third straight season in the Premiership for Mick McCarthy's team.
GET YOUR YAYAS OUT: CITIZENS WIN FIRST FA CUP TITLE SINCE 1969
At London:
Yaya Toure scored the only goal of the match in the 74th minute (shown here) on Saturday as Manchester City won their first major piece of silverware since 1976 by winning the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium 1-0 over Stoke City. It was the Citizens' first FA Cup title in 42 years.
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Yaya Toure scored the only goal of the match in the 74th minute (shown here) on Saturday as Manchester City won their first major piece of silverware since 1976 by winning the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium 1-0 over Stoke City. It was the Citizens' first FA Cup title in 42 years.
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Friday, May 13, 2011
CAF CL: Despite Two-Goal Road Setback, Cotonsport In Group Stage
At Sefit, Algeria:
Despite dropping a 2-0 road decision on Friday in game two of their two-match series, Cotonsport still advanced to the group stage of the CAF Champions League by winning the series against ES Setif 4-3 on aggregate. This game marked the conclusion of Round of 16 play.
The drawing for the group stage will take place on Sunday in Cairo, Egypt.
Despite dropping a 2-0 road decision on Friday in game two of their two-match series, Cotonsport still advanced to the group stage of the CAF Champions League by winning the series against ES Setif 4-3 on aggregate. This game marked the conclusion of Round of 16 play.
The drawing for the group stage will take place on Sunday in Cairo, Egypt.
Scoreless Draw For Royals and visiting Bluebirds In Promotion Playoff Semifinal Series Opener
At Reading:
Friday's English League Championship promotion playoff semifinal series opener between Reading and visiting Cardiff City ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Friday's English League Championship promotion playoff semifinal series opener between Reading and visiting Cardiff City ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Mexican Clausura Playoffs: Azul Blanked Morelia In Semifinal Opener; Goats and Pumas Draw
The semifinal round of the Mexican Clausura playoffs commenced on Thursday with two games.
At Zepopan, Mexico:
Omar Arellano Riveron scored the equalizer at 88 minutes to carry Chivas de Guadalajara to a 1-1 home draw in the opening contest of their two-game series with UNAM Pumas. Efrain Velarde scored at 51 minutes for the visitors from Mexico City.
At Mexico City:
Christian Gimenez (27’) and Emanuel Villa (45’) each delivered at tally in the first half as Cruz Azul downed visiting Morelia 2-0 in the opening match of their two-game semifinal series.
At Zepopan, Mexico:
Omar Arellano Riveron scored the equalizer at 88 minutes to carry Chivas de Guadalajara to a 1-1 home draw in the opening contest of their two-game series with UNAM Pumas. Efrain Velarde scored at 51 minutes for the visitors from Mexico City.
At Mexico City:
Christian Gimenez (27’) and Emanuel Villa (45’) each delivered at tally in the first half as Cruz Azul downed visiting Morelia 2-0 in the opening match of their two-game semifinal series.
Copa Libertadores: Easy Series-Opening Win For Velez Sarsfield; Jaguares and Cerro Porteno Draw
The quarterfinal round of the Copa Libertadores continued on Thursday with two games.
At Buenos Aires:
Juan Manuel Martinez scored twice (PK-75, 80’) as Velez Sarsfield delivered a 3-0 home beat down to Club Libertad in game one of their two-game series.
At Chiapas, Mexico:
Antonio Pedroza’s late equalizer (90’) salvaged a game-one 1-1 home draw for Jaguares against Cerro Porteno, whose goal came at 72 minutes from Jonathan Fabbro.
At Buenos Aires:
Juan Manuel Martinez scored twice (PK-75, 80’) as Velez Sarsfield delivered a 3-0 home beat down to Club Libertad in game one of their two-game series.
At Chiapas, Mexico:
Antonio Pedroza’s late equalizer (90’) salvaged a game-one 1-1 home draw for Jaguares against Cerro Porteno, whose goal came at 72 minutes from Jonathan Fabbro.
Forest Held To Scoreless Home Draw In Promotion Playoff Semifinal Opener Against Ten-Man Swans
At West Bridgford, England:
Thursday’s English League Championship promotion playoff semifinal series opener between Nottingham Forest and visiting Swansea City, whom, after the first minute of play, played with only ten men, ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Thursday’s English League Championship promotion playoff semifinal series opener between Nottingham Forest and visiting Swansea City, whom, after the first minute of play, played with only ten men, ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Anderlecht Spank Gent
At Brussels, Belgium:
In Belgian Juliper League championship playoff action from Wednesday, Romelo Lukaku scored twice (45', 70') as RSC Anderlecht easily overcame an early deficit and wound up dominating visiting KAA Gent.
In Belgian Juliper League championship playoff action from Wednesday, Romelo Lukaku scored twice (45', 70') as RSC Anderlecht easily overcame an early deficit and wound up dominating visiting KAA Gent.
Copa Libertadores: Penarol and Santos Take Quarterfinal Series Openers
The quarterfinal round of the Copa Libertadores commenced on Wednesday with the opening games of two two-match series.
At Montevideo, Uruguay:
Penarol, thanks to goals courtesy of Juan Manuel Olivera (37') and Alejandro Martinuccio (90'+4), defeated visiting Universidad Catolica 2-0 in game one of their two-match series.
At Manizales, Colombia:
Alan Patrick scored the only goal of the match at 42 minutes as Santos took their series opener, 1-0 on the road over Once Caldas.
At Montevideo, Uruguay:
Penarol, thanks to goals courtesy of Juan Manuel Olivera (37') and Alejandro Martinuccio (90'+4), defeated visiting Universidad Catolica 2-0 in game one of their two-match series.
At Manizales, Colombia:
Alan Patrick scored the only goal of the match at 42 minutes as Santos took their series opener, 1-0 on the road over Once Caldas.
Monaco Embarrassed At Montbeliard
At Montbeliard, France:
David Sauget (22'), Modibo Maiga (24'), and Ryad Roudebouz (84') each scored once on Wednesday as FC Sochaux dominated visiting AS Monaco 3-0 in Ligue 1 play. The loss sent the visitors down to 17th in the league standings, only one point and one place above the relegation zone with three league games remaining while the hosts now find themselves in sixth place, the final Europa League qualifying berth (and still mathematically alive for the final Champions League berth as well).
David Sauget (22'), Modibo Maiga (24'), and Ryad Roudebouz (84') each scored once on Wednesday as FC Sochaux dominated visiting AS Monaco 3-0 in Ligue 1 play. The loss sent the visitors down to 17th in the league standings, only one point and one place above the relegation zone with three league games remaining while the hosts now find themselves in sixth place, the final Europa League qualifying berth (and still mathematically alive for the final Champions League berth as well).
AFC CL: Gamba Osaka, Al-Hilal Advance To Knockout Stage
Group stage play in the AFC Champions League concluded with eight games played on Wednesday.
Group A:
At Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates:
Ibrahima Toure scored twice (61', 71') as Sepahan dominated Al-Jazira 4-1 on the road.
At Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
Yasser Al Qahtani (46') and Ahmed Al Fraidi (83') each scored a goal as Al-Hilal blanked visiting Al-Gharafa 2-0 to lock up a berth in the Round of 16.
FINAL GROUP A STANDINGS:
1. Sepahan Esfahan FC (GP: 6; GD: +9; PTS: 13)
2. Al-Hilal (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 13)
3. Al-Gharafa (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 7)
4. Al-Jazira (GP: 6; GD: -13; PTS: 1)
Sepahan and Al-Hilal advanced to the knockout stage.
Group B:
At Tashkent, Uzbekistan:
Majdi Siddiq's stoppage-time equalizer (90'+3) lifted Al-Sadd to a 1-1 road draw with Pakhtakor. Stanislav Andreev scored at 60 minutes for the hosts.
At Tehran, Iran:
Farhad Majidi (62') and Hawar Mulla Mohammed (89') each tallied once as Esteghlal came from behind to nip visiting Al-Nassr 2-1. The win was not enough for the Iranian club to advance to the knockout stage, however.
FINAL GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. Al-Sadd (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 10)
2. Al-Nassr (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 8)
3. Esteghlal Tehran FC (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 8)
4. FC Pakhtakor Tashkent (GP: 6; GD: -6; PTS: 5)
Al-Sadd and Al-Nassr advanced to the knockout stage.
Group E:
At Suita, Japan:
Yasuhito Endo (74') and Takashi Usami (PK-90'+4) provided the scoring as Gamba Osaka not only clinched a berth in the knockout stage, but also won Group E with a 2-0 home win over visiting Tianjin Teda. The Chinese club had already locked up a berth in the Sweet Sixteen.
At Jeju, South Korea:
Diogo Ferreira's equalizer at 61 minutes lifted Melbourne Victory to a 1-1 road draw with Jeju United (Kim Eun-Jung scoring at 25 minutes). With Gamba Osaka's win, both clubs were eliminated from the tournament.
FINAL GROUP E STANDINGS:
1. Gamba Osaka (GP: 6; GD: +6; PTS: 10)
2. Tianjin Teda FC (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 10)
3. Jeju United FC (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 7)
4. Melbourne Victory (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 6)
Gamba Osaka and Tianjin Teda advanced to the knockout stage.
Group F:
At Hangzhou, China:
Zeng Yue's late equalizer (90'+2) salvaged a 1-1 draw for Hangzhou Greentown with visiting FC Seoul. With the draw, the visiting South Korean club still locked up top spot in Group F. Bang Seung-Hwan scored at 66 minutes for the guests.
At Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates:
Elias Ribeiro de Oliveira scored twice (39', PK-50') as Al-Ain wrapped up their Champions League with a 3-1 home win over Nagoya Grampus, preventing the Japanese club (already bound for the knockout stage) from winning the Group F crown.
FINAL GROUP F STANDINGS:
1. FC Seoul (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 11)
2. Nagoya Grampus (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 10)
3. Al-Ain (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 7)
4. Hangzhou Greentown (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 5)
FC Seoul and Nagoya Grampus advanced to the knockout stage.
Group A:
At Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates:
Ibrahima Toure scored twice (61', 71') as Sepahan dominated Al-Jazira 4-1 on the road.
At Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
Yasser Al Qahtani (46') and Ahmed Al Fraidi (83') each scored a goal as Al-Hilal blanked visiting Al-Gharafa 2-0 to lock up a berth in the Round of 16.
FINAL GROUP A STANDINGS:
1. Sepahan Esfahan FC (GP: 6; GD: +9; PTS: 13)
2. Al-Hilal (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 13)
3. Al-Gharafa (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 7)
4. Al-Jazira (GP: 6; GD: -13; PTS: 1)
Sepahan and Al-Hilal advanced to the knockout stage.
Group B:
At Tashkent, Uzbekistan:
Majdi Siddiq's stoppage-time equalizer (90'+3) lifted Al-Sadd to a 1-1 road draw with Pakhtakor. Stanislav Andreev scored at 60 minutes for the hosts.
At Tehran, Iran:
Farhad Majidi (62') and Hawar Mulla Mohammed (89') each tallied once as Esteghlal came from behind to nip visiting Al-Nassr 2-1. The win was not enough for the Iranian club to advance to the knockout stage, however.
FINAL GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. Al-Sadd (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 10)
2. Al-Nassr (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 8)
3. Esteghlal Tehran FC (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 8)
4. FC Pakhtakor Tashkent (GP: 6; GD: -6; PTS: 5)
Al-Sadd and Al-Nassr advanced to the knockout stage.
Group E:
At Suita, Japan:
Yasuhito Endo (74') and Takashi Usami (PK-90'+4) provided the scoring as Gamba Osaka not only clinched a berth in the knockout stage, but also won Group E with a 2-0 home win over visiting Tianjin Teda. The Chinese club had already locked up a berth in the Sweet Sixteen.
At Jeju, South Korea:
Diogo Ferreira's equalizer at 61 minutes lifted Melbourne Victory to a 1-1 road draw with Jeju United (Kim Eun-Jung scoring at 25 minutes). With Gamba Osaka's win, both clubs were eliminated from the tournament.
FINAL GROUP E STANDINGS:
1. Gamba Osaka (GP: 6; GD: +6; PTS: 10)
2. Tianjin Teda FC (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 10)
3. Jeju United FC (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 7)
4. Melbourne Victory (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 6)
Gamba Osaka and Tianjin Teda advanced to the knockout stage.
Group F:
At Hangzhou, China:
Zeng Yue's late equalizer (90'+2) salvaged a 1-1 draw for Hangzhou Greentown with visiting FC Seoul. With the draw, the visiting South Korean club still locked up top spot in Group F. Bang Seung-Hwan scored at 66 minutes for the guests.
At Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates:
Elias Ribeiro de Oliveira scored twice (39', PK-50') as Al-Ain wrapped up their Champions League with a 3-1 home win over Nagoya Grampus, preventing the Japanese club (already bound for the knockout stage) from winning the Group F crown.
FINAL GROUP F STANDINGS:
1. FC Seoul (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 11)
2. Nagoya Grampus (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 10)
3. Al-Ain (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 7)
4. Hangzhou Greentown (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 5)
FC Seoul and Nagoya Grampus advanced to the knockout stage.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Bulls Climb Level On Points With Sturm Graz
At Wals-Siezenheim, Germany:
Roman Wallner scored twice (32', 90'+2) on Tuesday as FC Red Bull Salzburg doubled-up Kapfenberg SV to move to a tie (on points) for first place with SK Sturm Graz atop the Austrian Bundesliga standings, with Sturm Graz holding advantage on goal differential (+29 to +19).
Roman Wallner scored twice (32', 90'+2) on Tuesday as FC Red Bull Salzburg doubled-up Kapfenberg SV to move to a tie (on points) for first place with SK Sturm Graz atop the Austrian Bundesliga standings, with Sturm Graz holding advantage on goal differential (+29 to +19).
Candystripes Lick Drogheda United
At Derry (Londonderry), Northern Ireland:
Kevin Deery (24') and Eamon Zayed (90') provided the scoring punch that carried Derry City to a 2-0 home win on Tuesday over Drogheda United in action from the Premier Division of the League of Ireland.
Kevin Deery (24') and Eamon Zayed (90') provided the scoring punch that carried Derry City to a 2-0 home win on Tuesday over Drogheda United in action from the Premier Division of the League of Ireland.
Hatters Defeat Wrexham To Advance To Promotion Final
At Luton, England:
Zdenek Kroca (29') and Jason Walker (81') each tallied once on Tuesday as Luton Town defeated Wrexham 2-1 in game two of their English Blue Square Premier Conference promotion playoff semifinal series and won their two-game series 5-1 on aggregate. The Hatters will play the AFC Wimbledon-Fleetwood Town series winner in the final on May 21 at Manchester, England with a spot in the Football League (League Two) going to the winner.
Zdenek Kroca (29') and Jason Walker (81') each tallied once on Tuesday as Luton Town defeated Wrexham 2-1 in game two of their English Blue Square Premier Conference promotion playoff semifinal series and won their two-game series 5-1 on aggregate. The Hatters will play the AFC Wimbledon-Fleetwood Town series winner in the final on May 21 at Manchester, England with a spot in the Football League (League Two) going to the winner.
'Gers Draw Closer To SPL Title
At Glasgow, Scotland:
Nikica Jelavic (21') and Kyle Lafferty (25') provided the scoring as Rangers, in Walter Smith's final home game as their manager, blanked visiting Dundee United 2-0 in Tuesday Scottish Premier League action, placing 'Gers four points ahead of Celtic atop the SPL standings.
Nikica Jelavic (21') and Kyle Lafferty (25') provided the scoring as Rangers, in Walter Smith's final home game as their manager, blanked visiting Dundee United 2-0 in Tuesday Scottish Premier League action, placing 'Gers four points ahead of Celtic atop the SPL standings.
Grasshoppers Erase Two-Goal Deficit To Earn Road Draw Wtih Young Boys
At Bern, Switzerland:
Innocent Emeghara scored twice in the final ten minutes on Tuesday (82', 88') as Grasshoppers roared back from a two-goal deficit to gain a 2-2 Swiss Super League road draw with BSC Young Boys. Henri N'Tsama (23') and Ammar El Jemal (60') each scored once for the hosts.
Innocent Emeghara scored twice in the final ten minutes on Tuesday (82', 88') as Grasshoppers roared back from a two-goal deficit to gain a 2-2 Swiss Super League road draw with BSC Young Boys. Henri N'Tsama (23') and Ammar El Jemal (60') each scored once for the hosts.
AFC CL: Cerezo Osaka Blast Shandong Luneng To Advance To Sweet 16
The final week of group stage play in the AFC Champions League commenced on Tuesday with eight games.
Group C:
At Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates:
Seleh Seleh (14') and Mohamed Al Shehhi (70') tallied once apiece as Al-Wahda defeated visitng Persepolis 2-0.
At Jeddah, Saudi Arabia:
Nuno Assis scored at 30 minutes to lift Al-Ittihad to a 1-1 home draw with FC Bunyodkor, enabling the hosts to win the Group C title. Milos Trifunovic scored at 14 minutes for the visiting Uzbekistani club, who also qualified for the group stage.
FINAL GROUP C STANDINGS:
1. Al-Ittihad (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 11)
2. FC Bunyodkor (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 9)
3. Al-Wahda (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 6)
4. Persepolis FC (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 5)
Al-Ittihad and FC Bunyodkor advanced to the knockout stage.
Group D:
At Al-Rayyan, Qatar:
Abdulghafoor Murad (74') and Ahmed Alaaeldin (90') provided the second-half scoring as Al-Rayyan eliminated Emirates Club from the tournament with their 2-0 home victory.
At Isfahan, Iran:
Al-Shabbab secured passage to the knockout stage with their 1-0 road win over group-winning Zob Ahan. Fisal Bin Sultan scored the only goal of the match at 57 minutes for the guests from Saudi Arabia.
FINAL GROUP D STANDINGS:
1. Zob Ahan Isfahan FC (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 13)
2. Al-Shabab (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 11)
3. Emirates Club (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 6)
4. Al-Rayyan (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 4)
Zob Ahan and Al-Shabab advanced to the knockout stage.
Group G:
At Jeonju, South Korea:
Krunoslav Lovrek's hat trick (1', 45'+2, 60') helped knockout-stage-bound Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors demolished visiting Arema 6-0.
At Osaka, Japan:
Rodrigo Pimpao (39'), Hiroshi Kiyotake (47'), Takashi Inui (73'), and Shu Kurata (81') each tallied once as Cerezo Osaka locked up a berth in the knockout stage with a 4-0 home frontier-styled fist beating of Shandong Luneng, eliminating the Chinese club from the tournament.
FINAL GROUP G STANDINGS:
1. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (GP: 6: GD: +12; PTS: 15)
2. Cerezo Osaka (GP: 6; GD: +7; PTS: 12)
3. Shandong Luneng (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 7)
4. Arema FC (GP: 6; GD: -20; PTS: 1)
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Cerezo Osaka advanced to the knockout stage.
Group H:
At Tokyo:
Yuya Osako (64') and Takuya Nozawa (84') each scored a second-half goal as Kashima Antlers came from behind to defeat visiting Sydney FC.
At Shanghai, China:
Suwon Samsung Bluewings locked up top spot in Group H with a 3-0 road win over Shanghai Shenhua. Park Jong-Jin (13'), Ha Tae-Gyun (56'), and Woo Seung-Je (89') each tallied once for the Bluewings.
FINAL GROUP H STANDINGS:
1. Suwon Samsung Bluewings (GP: 6; GD: +9; PTS: 12)
2. Kashima Antlers (GP: 6; GD: +6; PTS: 12)
3. Sydney FC (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 5)
4. Shanghai Shenhua (GP: 6; GD: -10, PTS: 2)
Suwon Samsung Bluewings and Kashima Antlers advanced to the knockout stage.
Group C:
At Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates:
Seleh Seleh (14') and Mohamed Al Shehhi (70') tallied once apiece as Al-Wahda defeated visitng Persepolis 2-0.
At Jeddah, Saudi Arabia:
Nuno Assis scored at 30 minutes to lift Al-Ittihad to a 1-1 home draw with FC Bunyodkor, enabling the hosts to win the Group C title. Milos Trifunovic scored at 14 minutes for the visiting Uzbekistani club, who also qualified for the group stage.
FINAL GROUP C STANDINGS:
1. Al-Ittihad (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 11)
2. FC Bunyodkor (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 9)
3. Al-Wahda (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 6)
4. Persepolis FC (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 5)
Al-Ittihad and FC Bunyodkor advanced to the knockout stage.
Group D:
At Al-Rayyan, Qatar:
Abdulghafoor Murad (74') and Ahmed Alaaeldin (90') provided the second-half scoring as Al-Rayyan eliminated Emirates Club from the tournament with their 2-0 home victory.
At Isfahan, Iran:
Al-Shabbab secured passage to the knockout stage with their 1-0 road win over group-winning Zob Ahan. Fisal Bin Sultan scored the only goal of the match at 57 minutes for the guests from Saudi Arabia.
FINAL GROUP D STANDINGS:
1. Zob Ahan Isfahan FC (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 13)
2. Al-Shabab (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 11)
3. Emirates Club (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 6)
4. Al-Rayyan (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 4)
Zob Ahan and Al-Shabab advanced to the knockout stage.
Group G:
At Jeonju, South Korea:
Krunoslav Lovrek's hat trick (1', 45'+2, 60') helped knockout-stage-bound Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors demolished visiting Arema 6-0.
At Osaka, Japan:
Rodrigo Pimpao (39'), Hiroshi Kiyotake (47'), Takashi Inui (73'), and Shu Kurata (81') each tallied once as Cerezo Osaka locked up a berth in the knockout stage with a 4-0 home frontier-styled fist beating of Shandong Luneng, eliminating the Chinese club from the tournament.
FINAL GROUP G STANDINGS:
1. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (GP: 6: GD: +12; PTS: 15)
2. Cerezo Osaka (GP: 6; GD: +7; PTS: 12)
3. Shandong Luneng (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 7)
4. Arema FC (GP: 6; GD: -20; PTS: 1)
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Cerezo Osaka advanced to the knockout stage.
Group H:
At Tokyo:
Yuya Osako (64') and Takuya Nozawa (84') each scored a second-half goal as Kashima Antlers came from behind to defeat visiting Sydney FC.
At Shanghai, China:
Suwon Samsung Bluewings locked up top spot in Group H with a 3-0 road win over Shanghai Shenhua. Park Jong-Jin (13'), Ha Tae-Gyun (56'), and Woo Seung-Je (89') each tallied once for the Bluewings.
FINAL GROUP H STANDINGS:
1. Suwon Samsung Bluewings (GP: 6; GD: +9; PTS: 12)
2. Kashima Antlers (GP: 6; GD: +6; PTS: 12)
3. Sydney FC (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 5)
4. Shanghai Shenhua (GP: 6; GD: -10, PTS: 2)
Suwon Samsung Bluewings and Kashima Antlers advanced to the knockout stage.
Monday, May 09, 2011
Rovers and Saints Battle To Scoreless Dublin Derby Draw
At Dublin, Ireland:
In Monday League of Ireland Premier Division action, the contest between St. Patrick's Athletic and visiting league-leading Shamrock Rovers concluded in a 0-0 stalemate.
In Monday League of Ireland Premier Division action, the contest between St. Patrick's Athletic and visiting league-leading Shamrock Rovers concluded in a 0-0 stalemate.
Road Win For Rosenborg
At Molde, Norway:
In Sunday Eliteserien action, Jim Larsen (40') and Rade Price (90'+2) provided the scoring that carried Rosenborg to a 2-0 road win over Molde.
In Sunday Eliteserien action, Jim Larsen (40') and Rade Price (90'+2) provided the scoring that carried Rosenborg to a 2-0 road win over Molde.
Sunday, May 08, 2011
Mexican Clausura Playoffs: Pumas and Morelia Advance To Semis
The quarterfinal round of Mexico's top flight Clausura Playoffs concluded with two games on Sunday.
At Mexico City:
With goals from Efrain Velarde (5') and Luis Fuentes (74'), UNAM Pumas topped visiting Monterrey 2-0 in game two of their two-match series, and with the score at 3-3 on aggregate, advanced to the semifinal round because they were the higher-seeded club, second-seeded as opposed to the seventh-seeded Striped Gang.
At Morelia, Mexico:
Joao Rojas scored twice (31', 60') as Morelia defeated visiting Club America 3-2 in game two of their two-game series and won the series 5-3 on aggregate.
At Mexico City:
With goals from Efrain Velarde (5') and Luis Fuentes (74'), UNAM Pumas topped visiting Monterrey 2-0 in game two of their two-match series, and with the score at 3-3 on aggregate, advanced to the semifinal round because they were the higher-seeded club, second-seeded as opposed to the seventh-seeded Striped Gang.
At Morelia, Mexico:
Joao Rojas scored twice (31', 60') as Morelia defeated visiting Club America 3-2 in game two of their two-game series and won the series 5-3 on aggregate.
Early Goals Good Enough For Boca
At Buenos Aires:
Martin Palermo (3') and Juan Riquelme (20') provided the scoring as Boca Juniors defeated Argentinos Juniors 2-0 on the road in Sunday Argentinian Primera Division action.
Martin Palermo (3') and Juan Riquelme (20') provided the scoring as Boca Juniors defeated Argentinos Juniors 2-0 on the road in Sunday Argentinian Primera Division action.
CAF CL: Enyimba, Esperance ST, TP Mazembe, Al-Ahly Advance To Group Stage
Four more clubs advanced to the group stage of the CAF Champions League on Sunday.
At Aba, Nigeria:
In a series reduced to one game because of the unstable political situation in Libya, Victor Barnabas scored the only goal of the match at 78 minutes as Enyimba defeated visiting Al-Ittihad 1-0 and advanced to the group stage.
At Dakar, Senegal:
Roger Toindouba scored the only goal of the match as Esperance ST took game two 1-0 on the road at ASC Diaraf's expense and handily won their two-match series 6-0 on aggregate.
At Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo:
Milota Kabangu (80') and Mbenza Bedi (90'+3) scored late as TP Mazembe overturned their 1-0 game-one road defeat with a 2-0 home win in game two against Wydad Casablanca and took out the Moroccan club 2-1 on aggregate to return to the group stage.
At Cairo, Egypt:
Mohamed Barakat scored the only goal of not only at the game but the two-game series at 67 minutes as Al-Ahly defeated ZESCO United 1-0 in game two at home and the series 1-0 on aggregate.
At Aba, Nigeria:
In a series reduced to one game because of the unstable political situation in Libya, Victor Barnabas scored the only goal of the match at 78 minutes as Enyimba defeated visiting Al-Ittihad 1-0 and advanced to the group stage.
At Dakar, Senegal:
Roger Toindouba scored the only goal of the match as Esperance ST took game two 1-0 on the road at ASC Diaraf's expense and handily won their two-match series 6-0 on aggregate.
At Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo:
Milota Kabangu (80') and Mbenza Bedi (90'+3) scored late as TP Mazembe overturned their 1-0 game-one road defeat with a 2-0 home win in game two against Wydad Casablanca and took out the Moroccan club 2-1 on aggregate to return to the group stage.
At Cairo, Egypt:
Mohamed Barakat scored the only goal of not only at the game but the two-game series at 67 minutes as Al-Ahly defeated ZESCO United 1-0 in game two at home and the series 1-0 on aggregate.
Lions Knocked Off At Home
At Lisbon, Portugal:
Jailson scored the only goal of the match at 55 minutes as Vitoria Setubal defeated Sporting 1-0 on the road in Sunday Portuguese Liga action. The win all but assured the guests of securing another season in the top flight in Portugal.
Jailson scored the only goal of the match at 55 minutes as Vitoria Setubal defeated Sporting 1-0 on the road in Sunday Portuguese Liga action. The win all but assured the guests of securing another season in the top flight in Portugal.
Parakeets Drop Barcelona Derby
At Barcelona:
Andres Iniesta (29') and Gerard Pique (47') each tallied once on Sunday as Barcelona defeated visiting Espanyol 2-0 in the local derby. Barca need only one point from their final two games to lock up their third straight Spanish Primera Division crown.
Andres Iniesta (29') and Gerard Pique (47') each tallied once on Sunday as Barcelona defeated visiting Espanyol 2-0 in the local derby. Barca need only one point from their final two games to lock up their third straight Spanish Primera Division crown.
In Battle Of Top Two In Eredivisie, OT Goal Carries Twente To Dutch Cup Crown
At Rotterdam, Netherlands:
Marc Janko scored the winning goal in overtime (118') as FC Twente erased a two-goal deficit and defeated Ajax Amsterdam 3-2 on Sunday in the final of the Dutch Cup tournament. Twente currently hold a one-point lead over Ajax with one game remaining in the Dutch Eredivisie season. The two clubs will play each other next Sunday in Amsterdam with the Eredivise crown (and a berth in the group stage of next season's UEFA Champions League) at stake.
Marc Janko scored the winning goal in overtime (118') as FC Twente erased a two-goal deficit and defeated Ajax Amsterdam 3-2 on Sunday in the final of the Dutch Cup tournament. Twente currently hold a one-point lead over Ajax with one game remaining in the Dutch Eredivisie season. The two clubs will play each other next Sunday in Amsterdam with the Eredivise crown (and a berth in the group stage of next season's UEFA Champions League) at stake.
Lions Settle For 1-1 Derby Draw At Brondby
At Brondby, Denmark:
In Sunday Danish SuperLiga Action, FC Copenhagen and home standing Brondby battled to a 1-1 draw in the Copenhagen metropolitan derby. Dame N'Doye scored at 5 minutes for the visiting Lions while Remco van der Schaaf equalized for the hosts at 17 minutes.
In Sunday Danish SuperLiga Action, FC Copenhagen and home standing Brondby battled to a 1-1 draw in the Copenhagen metropolitan derby. Dame N'Doye scored at 5 minutes for the visiting Lions while Remco van der Schaaf equalized for the hosts at 17 minutes.
Bhoys Back On Winning Track To Keep Pressure On Rangers
At Kilmarnock, Scotland:
Scott Brown (45') and Kris Commons (68') each tallied once on Sunday as Celtic climbed back within a point of front-running Rangers in the Scottish Premier League standings with their 2-0 road win over Kilmarnock.
Scott Brown (45') and Kris Commons (68') each tallied once on Sunday as Celtic climbed back within a point of front-running Rangers in the Scottish Premier League standings with their 2-0 road win over Kilmarnock.
Wolves Top Baggies To Climb Out Of Drop Zone
At Wolverhampton:
Steven Fletcher scored twice on Sunday (15', 47') as Wolverhampton climbed out of the English Premier League's relegation zone and up to 17th place with a 3-1 home win over arch-rival West Bromwich Albion.
Steven Fletcher scored twice on Sunday (15', 47') as Wolverhampton climbed out of the English Premier League's relegation zone and up to 17th place with a 3-1 home win over arch-rival West Bromwich Albion.
Saturday, May 07, 2011
MLS: RSL and TFC Pick Up Wins On Five-Draw Saturday
Seven games were played in Major League Soccer on Saturday.
At Sandy, Utah:
Will Johnson scored the only goal of the match at 86 minutes as Real Salt Lake topped visiting Chivas USA 1-0.
At Toronto:
Joao Plata Cotera (PK-50') and Maicon Santos (81') each scored once at Toronto FC held off the visiting Houston Dynamo 2-1.
At Columbus, Ohio:
Emilio Renteria's successful penalty kick at 67 minutes carried the Columbus Crew to a 1-1 home draw with the Seattle Sounders. Fredy Montero scored for the Sounders at 8 minutes.
At Washington:
DC United and visiting FC Dallas battled to a 0-0 stalemate.
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
The Colorado Rapids and the New England Revolution battled to a 0-0 deadlock.
At Bridgeview, Illinois:
The contest between the Chicago Fire and visiting Vancouver Whitecaps ended in a 0-0 draw.
At Carson, California:
Landon Donovan's 41st-minute equalizer enabled the Los Angeles Galaxy get a share of the points in their 1-1 home deadlock with the New York Red Bulls. Thierry Henry scored in the 4th minute for the visitors.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. New York (GP: 8; GD: +8; PTS: 15)
2. Columbus (GP: 8; GD: +2; PTS: 13)
3. Philadelphia (GP: 7; GD: +2; PTS: 13)
4. Houston (GP: 9; GD: +3; PTS: 12)
5. DC United (GP: 9; GD: -5; PTS: 11)
6. New England (GP: 9; GD: -4; PTS: 10)
7. Toronto FC (GP: 9; GD: -5; PTS: 10)
8. Chicago (GP: 8; GD: -3; PTS: 7)
9 . Kansas City (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 4)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Los Angeles (GP: 10; GD: +2; PTS: 16)
2. Real Salt Lake (GP: 6; GD: +7; PTS: 15)
3. Colorado (GP: 9; GD: +2; PTS: 14)
4. Seattle (GP: 10; GD: +2; PTS: 13)
5. Portland (GP: 8; GD: -2; PTS: 13)
6. FC Dallas (GP: 8; GD: 0; PTS: 11)
7. Chivas USA (GP: 8; GD: +1; PTS: 9)
8. Vancouver (GP: 9; GD: -3; PTS: 7)
9. San Jose (GP: 7; GD:-4; PTS: 5)
At Sandy, Utah:
Will Johnson scored the only goal of the match at 86 minutes as Real Salt Lake topped visiting Chivas USA 1-0.
At Toronto:
Joao Plata Cotera (PK-50') and Maicon Santos (81') each scored once at Toronto FC held off the visiting Houston Dynamo 2-1.
At Columbus, Ohio:
Emilio Renteria's successful penalty kick at 67 minutes carried the Columbus Crew to a 1-1 home draw with the Seattle Sounders. Fredy Montero scored for the Sounders at 8 minutes.
At Washington:
DC United and visiting FC Dallas battled to a 0-0 stalemate.
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
The Colorado Rapids and the New England Revolution battled to a 0-0 deadlock.
At Bridgeview, Illinois:
The contest between the Chicago Fire and visiting Vancouver Whitecaps ended in a 0-0 draw.
At Carson, California:
Landon Donovan's 41st-minute equalizer enabled the Los Angeles Galaxy get a share of the points in their 1-1 home deadlock with the New York Red Bulls. Thierry Henry scored in the 4th minute for the visitors.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. New York (GP: 8; GD: +8; PTS: 15)
2. Columbus (GP: 8; GD: +2; PTS: 13)
3. Philadelphia (GP: 7; GD: +2; PTS: 13)
4. Houston (GP: 9; GD: +3; PTS: 12)
5. DC United (GP: 9; GD: -5; PTS: 11)
6. New England (GP: 9; GD: -4; PTS: 10)
7. Toronto FC (GP: 9; GD: -5; PTS: 10)
8. Chicago (GP: 8; GD: -3; PTS: 7)
9 . Kansas City (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 4)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Los Angeles (GP: 10; GD: +2; PTS: 16)
2. Real Salt Lake (GP: 6; GD: +7; PTS: 15)
3. Colorado (GP: 9; GD: +2; PTS: 14)
4. Seattle (GP: 10; GD: +2; PTS: 13)
5. Portland (GP: 8; GD: -2; PTS: 13)
6. FC Dallas (GP: 8; GD: 0; PTS: 11)
7. Chivas USA (GP: 8; GD: +1; PTS: 9)
8. Vancouver (GP: 9; GD: -3; PTS: 7)
9. San Jose (GP: 7; GD:-4; PTS: 5)
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