The quarterfinal round of the CONCACAF Champions League opened on Tuesday with two games.
At Mexico City:
Joe Corona (19'), Henry Martin (41'), Cecilio Dominguez (79'), and Andres Ibarguen (81') each scored once as Club America demolished visiting Tauro FC 4-0 in the opening match of their two-game series.
At Tijuana, Mexico:
Bradley Wright-Phillips scored twice (9', 67') while goalkeeper Luis Robles made 13 (!) saves as the New York Red Bulls knocked off Club Tijuana 2-0 on the road in game one of their two-match series.
Tuesday, March 06, 2018
UEFA Champions League: Reds, Galacticos Advance To Quarterfinals
Two games were contested on Tuesday as the second half of the UEFA Champions League commenced.
At Liverpool, England:
A 0-0 game-two home stalemate with FC Porto was more than good enough for Liverpool as the Reds finished off the Dragons 5-0 on aggregate.
Here's Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp talking with the fourth official.
Associated Press photo by Dave Thompson
At Paris:
Cristiano Ronaldo (51'; that's him here, battling PSG's Dani Alves) and Casemiro (80') each scored a second-half goal as Real Madrid defeated Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 on the road and won their series with the French club 5-2 on aggregate.
Associated Press photo by Francois Mori
At Liverpool, England:
A 0-0 game-two home stalemate with FC Porto was more than good enough for Liverpool as the Reds finished off the Dragons 5-0 on aggregate.
Here's Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp talking with the fourth official.
Associated Press photo by Dave Thompson
At Paris:
Cristiano Ronaldo (51'; that's him here, battling PSG's Dani Alves) and Casemiro (80') each scored a second-half goal as Real Madrid defeated Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 on the road and won their series with the French club 5-2 on aggregate.
Associated Press photo by Francois Mori
CAF Champions League
The first round of the CAF Champions League got underway on Tuesday with four games.
At Cairo, Egypt:
Abdallah Said scored twice (65', PK-69') as Al-Ahly demolished visiting CF Mounana 4-0 in the opening game of their series.
At Conakry, Guinea:
Bassirou Ouedraogo (63') and A.P. Camara (89') each scored once in the second half as Horoya held off visiting Generation Foot 2-1 in their series-opening match.
Amdy Konte kept the Senegalese club in the series with his goal in the 75th minute.
At Dar es Salaam, Tanzania:
Motsholetsi Sikele scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute as Botswana's Township Rollers knocked off Young Africans 2-1 on the road in the opening contest of their two-game series.
At Sousse, Tunisia:
Amine Chermiti scored twice (3', 8') as Etoile du Sahel scored three goals in the first ten minutes en route to a 4-2 series-opening home victory over Nigeria's Plateau United.
At Cairo, Egypt:
Abdallah Said scored twice (65', PK-69') as Al-Ahly demolished visiting CF Mounana 4-0 in the opening game of their series.
At Conakry, Guinea:
Bassirou Ouedraogo (63') and A.P. Camara (89') each scored once in the second half as Horoya held off visiting Generation Foot 2-1 in their series-opening match.
Amdy Konte kept the Senegalese club in the series with his goal in the 75th minute.
At Dar es Salaam, Tanzania:
Motsholetsi Sikele scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute as Botswana's Township Rollers knocked off Young Africans 2-1 on the road in the opening contest of their two-game series.
At Sousse, Tunisia:
Amine Chermiti scored twice (3', 8') as Etoile du Sahel scored three goals in the first ten minutes en route to a 4-2 series-opening home victory over Nigeria's Plateau United.
AFC Champions League
AFC Champions League group-stage play continued on Tuesday with eight games.
GROUP B:
At Isfahan, Iran:
Morteza Tabrizi scored twice (34', 73') as Zob Ahan blanked visiting Al-Wahda 2-0.
At Doha, Qatar:
Youssef Al-Arabi scored twice (9', 19') while Youssef Msakni produced the game winner at 25 minutes as Al-Duhail held off visiting Lokomotiv Tashkent 3-2.
Group B Standings:
1. Al-Duhail (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 9)
2. Zob Ahan (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. Lokomotiv Tashkent (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
4. Al-Wahda (GP: 3; GD: -8; PTS: 0)
GROUP D:
At Al Ain, United Arab Emirates:
Marcus Berg (63') and Ahmad Khalil (PK-89') each scored once to lift Al-Ain to a 2-2 home draw with Esteghlal.
Mame Thiam scored both goals (52', 77') for the Iranian club.
At Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
Abdullah Al-Zori's equalizer in the 58th minute lifted Al-Hilal to a 1-1 home draw with Al-Rayyan.
Mouhcine Moutouali scored for the Qatari club in the third minute.
Group D Standings:
1. Esteghlal (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
2. Al-Rayyan (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
3. Al-Ain (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Al-Hilal (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)
NOTE: Al-Rayyan gained a 1-1 road draw with Al-Ain on February 20.
GROUP E:
At Jeonju, South Korea:
Kim Shin-wook produced a hat trick (24', 60', 64') as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors dominated visiting Tianjin Quanjian 6-3.
At Kashiwa, Japan:
Junya Ito scored the only goal of Kashiwa Reysol's 1-0 victory over visiting Kitchee in the 66th minute.
Group E Standings:
1. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (GP: 3; GD: +10; PTS: 9)
2. Tianjin Quanjian (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Kashiwa Reysol (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
4. Kitchee SC (GP: 3; GD: -10; PTS: 0)
NOTE: Tianjin Quanjian gained a 1-1 road draw with Kashiwa Reysol on February 20.
GROUP G:
At Buriram, Thailand:
Andres Tunez (2') and Edgar Bruno da Silva (54') each scored once as Buriram United blanked visiting Cerezo Osaka 2-0.
At Guangzhou, China:
Ricardo Goulart delivered a second-half quadruple (52', PK-57', 86', 90'+2) as Guangzhou Evergrande defeated visiting Jeju United 5-3.
Group G Standings:
1. Guangzhou Evergrande (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 5)
2. Buriram United (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Cerezo Osaka (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 4)
4. Jeju United (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
NOTE: Buriram United defeated visiting Cerezo Osaka 2-0 on Tuesday.
GROUP B:
At Isfahan, Iran:
Morteza Tabrizi scored twice (34', 73') as Zob Ahan blanked visiting Al-Wahda 2-0.
At Doha, Qatar:
Youssef Al-Arabi scored twice (9', 19') while Youssef Msakni produced the game winner at 25 minutes as Al-Duhail held off visiting Lokomotiv Tashkent 3-2.
Group B Standings:
1. Al-Duhail (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 9)
2. Zob Ahan (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. Lokomotiv Tashkent (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
4. Al-Wahda (GP: 3; GD: -8; PTS: 0)
GROUP D:
At Al Ain, United Arab Emirates:
Marcus Berg (63') and Ahmad Khalil (PK-89') each scored once to lift Al-Ain to a 2-2 home draw with Esteghlal.
Mame Thiam scored both goals (52', 77') for the Iranian club.
At Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
Abdullah Al-Zori's equalizer in the 58th minute lifted Al-Hilal to a 1-1 home draw with Al-Rayyan.
Mouhcine Moutouali scored for the Qatari club in the third minute.
Group D Standings:
1. Esteghlal (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
2. Al-Rayyan (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
3. Al-Ain (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Al-Hilal (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)
NOTE: Al-Rayyan gained a 1-1 road draw with Al-Ain on February 20.
GROUP E:
At Jeonju, South Korea:
Kim Shin-wook produced a hat trick (24', 60', 64') as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors dominated visiting Tianjin Quanjian 6-3.
At Kashiwa, Japan:
Junya Ito scored the only goal of Kashiwa Reysol's 1-0 victory over visiting Kitchee in the 66th minute.
Group E Standings:
1. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (GP: 3; GD: +10; PTS: 9)
2. Tianjin Quanjian (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Kashiwa Reysol (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
4. Kitchee SC (GP: 3; GD: -10; PTS: 0)
NOTE: Tianjin Quanjian gained a 1-1 road draw with Kashiwa Reysol on February 20.
GROUP G:
At Buriram, Thailand:
Andres Tunez (2') and Edgar Bruno da Silva (54') each scored once as Buriram United blanked visiting Cerezo Osaka 2-0.
At Guangzhou, China:
Ricardo Goulart delivered a second-half quadruple (52', PK-57', 86', 90'+2) as Guangzhou Evergrande defeated visiting Jeju United 5-3.
Group G Standings:
1. Guangzhou Evergrande (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 5)
2. Buriram United (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Cerezo Osaka (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 4)
4. Jeju United (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
NOTE: Buriram United defeated visiting Cerezo Osaka 2-0 on Tuesday.
Monday, March 05, 2018
AFC Champions League
AFC Champions League group-stage play resumed with four games on Monday.
GROUP A:
At Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates:
Al-Jazira battled to a 0-0 home deadlock with Tractor Sazi.
At Al Rayyan, Qatar:
Rubert Quijada's equalizer in the first minute of second-half stoppage time enabled Al-Gharafa to salvage a 1-1 home draw with Al-Ahli.
Ageel Balghaith scored for the Saudi club in the 62nd minute.
Group A Standings:
1. Al-Ahli (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Al-Jazira (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Al-Gharafa (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
4. Tractor Sazi (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 1)
NOTE: Al-Jazira defeated visiting Al-Gharafa 3-2 on February 12.
GROUP C:
At Qarshi, Uzbekitstan:
Azizjon Ganiev's successfully-executed penalty kick provided all the scoring in Nasaf Qarshi's 1-0 home win over Al-Sadd.
At Tehran, Iran:
Farshad Ahmadzadeh (36') and Ali Alipour (PK-41') each scored once as Persepolis blanked visiting Al-Wasl 2-0.
Group C Standings:
1. Persepolis (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
2. Al-Sadd (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. Nasaf Qarshi (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 6)
4. Al-Wasl (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
GROUP A:
At Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates:
Al-Jazira battled to a 0-0 home deadlock with Tractor Sazi.
At Al Rayyan, Qatar:
Rubert Quijada's equalizer in the first minute of second-half stoppage time enabled Al-Gharafa to salvage a 1-1 home draw with Al-Ahli.
Ageel Balghaith scored for the Saudi club in the 62nd minute.
Group A Standings:
1. Al-Ahli (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Al-Jazira (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Al-Gharafa (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
4. Tractor Sazi (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 1)
NOTE: Al-Jazira defeated visiting Al-Gharafa 3-2 on February 12.
GROUP C:
At Qarshi, Uzbekitstan:
Azizjon Ganiev's successfully-executed penalty kick provided all the scoring in Nasaf Qarshi's 1-0 home win over Al-Sadd.
At Tehran, Iran:
Farshad Ahmadzadeh (36') and Ali Alipour (PK-41') each scored once as Persepolis blanked visiting Al-Wasl 2-0.
Group C Standings:
1. Persepolis (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
2. Al-Sadd (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. Nasaf Qarshi (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 6)
4. Al-Wasl (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
Sunday, March 04, 2018
MLS: LAFC Notch Road Victory Over Sounders In Debut; Caps, Citizens, Galaxy Also Win On Sunday
Four games were contested in Major League Soccer on Sunday.
At Seattle:
Diego Rossi scored the only goal of the match in the 11th minute as the Los Angeles Football Club knocked off the Seattle Sounders 1-0 on the road in their inaugural contest.
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
Kei Kamara (63') and Alphonso Davies (70') each scored a goal in the final half-hour as the Vancouver Whitecaps opened their season by holding off the visiting Montreal Impact 2-1.
At Kansas City, Kansas:
Maxi Morales (32') and Jesus Medina (53') each scored once as New York City blanked Sporting Kansas City 2-0 on the road in the season opener for both clubs.
At Carson, California:
Ola Kamara (32') and Romain Alessandrini (34') each scored once as the new-look Los Angeles Galaxy held off the visiting Portland Timbers 2-1 in the season-opening match for both clubs as the hosts spoiled Giovanni Savarese's debut as Portland's head coach.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Columbus (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. New York City FC (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3. Philadelphia (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
4. DC United (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
5. Orlando City SC (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
6. Chicago (GP: 0; GD: 0; PTS: 0)
7. New York Red Bulls (GP: 0; GD: 0; PTS: 0)
8. Montreal (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
9. New England (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
10. Toronto FC (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
11. Atlanta United FC (GP: 1; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Houston (GP: 1; GD: +4; PTS: 3)
2. San Jose (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
4. Vancouver (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
5. Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
6. FC Dallas (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
7. Real Salt Lake (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS; 1)
8. Colorado (GP: 0; GD: 0; PTS: 0)
9 Minnesota United FC (GP: 0; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
10. Portland (GP: 0; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
11. Seattle (GP: 0; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
12. Kansas City (GP: 0; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
At Seattle:
Diego Rossi scored the only goal of the match in the 11th minute as the Los Angeles Football Club knocked off the Seattle Sounders 1-0 on the road in their inaugural contest.
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
Kei Kamara (63') and Alphonso Davies (70') each scored a goal in the final half-hour as the Vancouver Whitecaps opened their season by holding off the visiting Montreal Impact 2-1.
At Kansas City, Kansas:
Maxi Morales (32') and Jesus Medina (53') each scored once as New York City blanked Sporting Kansas City 2-0 on the road in the season opener for both clubs.
At Carson, California:
Ola Kamara (32') and Romain Alessandrini (34') each scored once as the new-look Los Angeles Galaxy held off the visiting Portland Timbers 2-1 in the season-opening match for both clubs as the hosts spoiled Giovanni Savarese's debut as Portland's head coach.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Columbus (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. New York City FC (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3. Philadelphia (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
4. DC United (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
5. Orlando City SC (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
6. Chicago (GP: 0; GD: 0; PTS: 0)
7. New York Red Bulls (GP: 0; GD: 0; PTS: 0)
8. Montreal (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
9. New England (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
10. Toronto FC (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
11. Atlanta United FC (GP: 1; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Houston (GP: 1; GD: +4; PTS: 3)
2. San Jose (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
4. Vancouver (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
5. Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
6. FC Dallas (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
7. Real Salt Lake (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS; 1)
8. Colorado (GP: 0; GD: 0; PTS: 0)
9 Minnesota United FC (GP: 0; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
10. Portland (GP: 0; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
11. Seattle (GP: 0; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
12. Kansas City (GP: 0; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
Saturday, March 03, 2018
MLS: Inauspicous Start To Reds' Title Defense As Crew Knock Off TFC In Toronto; Dynamo Blast Five Stripes; Philly, Quakes Earn Season-Opening Home Wins; Late Goals Salvage Home Draws For Lions, Hoops
Saturday marked the opening day of Major League Soccer's 23rd season as six games were on the docket.
At Toronto:
Federico Higuain (44') and Gyasi Zardes (46'; remember him, Galaxy fans?) each scored once as the Columbus Crew spoiled the opening contest of Toronto FC's MLS Cup title defense by knocking off the Reds 2-0 on the road.
At Houston:
Andrew Wenger (5'), Philippe Senderos (23'), Mauro Manotas (27'), and Darwin Creen (45'+2) each scored a first-half goal as the Houston Dynamo did all the damage in the opening half of their season-opening 4-0 home demolition of Atlanta United.
At Chester, Pennsylvania:
Anthony Fontana (43') ad C.J. Sapong (69') each scored once as the Philadelphia Union opened their season by blanking the visiting New England Revolution 2-0.
At Orlando, Florida:
Stefano Pinho's equalizer in the third minute of second-half stoppage time lifted Orlando City to a 1-1 home draw with DC United in the season opener for both clubs.
Yamil Asad scored for DC in the 32nd minute.
At Frisco, Texas:
Marcelo Silva's own goal in the 86th minute carried FC Dallas to a 1-1 curtain-raising home draw with Real Salt Lake.
Joao Plata scored for RSL in the 25th minute.
At San Jose, California:
Danny Hoesen scored twice (27', 59') as the San Jose Earthquakes opened their season by holding off visiting Minnesota United 3-2.
At Toronto:
Federico Higuain (44') and Gyasi Zardes (46'; remember him, Galaxy fans?) each scored once as the Columbus Crew spoiled the opening contest of Toronto FC's MLS Cup title defense by knocking off the Reds 2-0 on the road.
At Houston:
Andrew Wenger (5'), Philippe Senderos (23'), Mauro Manotas (27'), and Darwin Creen (45'+2) each scored a first-half goal as the Houston Dynamo did all the damage in the opening half of their season-opening 4-0 home demolition of Atlanta United.
At Chester, Pennsylvania:
Anthony Fontana (43') ad C.J. Sapong (69') each scored once as the Philadelphia Union opened their season by blanking the visiting New England Revolution 2-0.
At Orlando, Florida:
Stefano Pinho's equalizer in the third minute of second-half stoppage time lifted Orlando City to a 1-1 home draw with DC United in the season opener for both clubs.
Yamil Asad scored for DC in the 32nd minute.
At Frisco, Texas:
Marcelo Silva's own goal in the 86th minute carried FC Dallas to a 1-1 curtain-raising home draw with Real Salt Lake.
Joao Plata scored for RSL in the 25th minute.
At San Jose, California:
Danny Hoesen scored twice (27', 59') as the San Jose Earthquakes opened their season by holding off visiting Minnesota United 3-2.
OFC Champions League: Group Stage Play Ends
Two Group C games were contested on Saturday at The Trusts Arena in Auckland, New Zealand as group-stage play in the OFC Champions League came to a close.
In the opener, Teaonui Tehau scored twice (12', 90'+1) as AS Venus knocked off Medang 2-1 in the tournament finale for both clubs.
In the group-stage finale, a battle of Group C's two quarterfinal-round-bound clubs, Emiliano Tade's goal in the 70th minute lifted Auckland City to a 1-0 victory over Lautoka.
Final Group C Standings:
1. Auckland City (GP: 3; GD: +13; PTS: 9)
2. Lautoka (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. AS Venus (GP: 3; GD: -7; PTS: 3)
4. Madang (GP: 3; GD: -8; PTS: 0)
In the opener, Teaonui Tehau scored twice (12', 90'+1) as AS Venus knocked off Medang 2-1 in the tournament finale for both clubs.
In the group-stage finale, a battle of Group C's two quarterfinal-round-bound clubs, Emiliano Tade's goal in the 70th minute lifted Auckland City to a 1-0 victory over Lautoka.
Final Group C Standings:
1. Auckland City (GP: 3; GD: +13; PTS: 9)
2. Lautoka (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. AS Venus (GP: 3; GD: -7; PTS: 3)
4. Madang (GP: 3; GD: -8; PTS: 0)
Friday, March 02, 2018
CONCACAF Champions League: Quarterfinal Matchups
Here are the match-ups for the quarterfinal round of the CONCACAF Champions League.
The dates of both games of each series is listed and the game-one hosts are listed first.
Seattle Sounders FC (USA) vs. Chivas de Guadalajara (Mexico), March 7 and 14
Club Tijuana (Mexico) vs. New York Red Bulls (USA), March 6 and 13
Toronto FC (Canada) vs. UANL Tigres (Mexico), March 7 and 13
Club America (Mexico) vs. Tauro FC (Panama), March 6 and 14
The dates of both games of each series is listed and the game-one hosts are listed first.
Seattle Sounders FC (USA) vs. Chivas de Guadalajara (Mexico), March 7 and 14
Club Tijuana (Mexico) vs. New York Red Bulls (USA), March 6 and 13
Toronto FC (Canada) vs. UANL Tigres (Mexico), March 7 and 13
Club America (Mexico) vs. Tauro FC (Panama), March 6 and 14
OFC Champions League: Team Wellington, Marist Advance To Quarterfinals
Action in Group D of the OFC Champions League concluded on Friday with two games, both contested at Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara, Solomon Islands:
In the opener, Ross Allen scored twice (32', PK-66') as Team Wellington clinched top spot in Group D after their 5-1 domination of New Caledonia's AS Magenta.
In the nightcap, Mathias Iani scored twice (45', 63') as Marist locked up a berth in the quarterfinal round with their 3-1 victory over Lupe o le Soaga.
Final Group D Standings:
1. Team Wellington (GP: 3; GD: +10; PTS: 7)
2. Marist (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 5)
3. AS Magenta (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
4. Lupe o le Soaga (GP: 3; GD: -10; PTS: 0)
In the opener, Ross Allen scored twice (32', PK-66') as Team Wellington clinched top spot in Group D after their 5-1 domination of New Caledonia's AS Magenta.
In the nightcap, Mathias Iani scored twice (45', 63') as Marist locked up a berth in the quarterfinal round with their 3-1 victory over Lupe o le Soaga.
Final Group D Standings:
1. Team Wellington (GP: 3; GD: +10; PTS: 7)
2. Marist (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 5)
3. AS Magenta (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
4. Lupe o le Soaga (GP: 3; GD: -10; PTS: 0)
Thursday, March 01, 2018
CONCACAF Champions League: Red Bulls, Sounders Advance To Quarterfinals
The opening round of the CONCACAF Champions League concluded on Thursday with two games.
At Harrison, New Jersey:
Bradley Wright-Phillips (54') and Sean Davis (64') each scored once as the New York Red Bulls blanked visiting CD Olimpia 2-0 in game two and ousted the Honduran club 3-1 on aggregate.
At Seattle:
Second-half goals by Will Bruin (47'), Nicolas Lodeiro (69'), Chad Marshall (81'), and Magnus Wolf Eikrem (83') each scored a second-half goal as the Seattle Sounders overturned their series-opening defeat with a 4-0 game-two home beat-down of Santa Tecla and ousted the Salvadorian club 5-2 on aggregate.
At Harrison, New Jersey:
Bradley Wright-Phillips (54') and Sean Davis (64') each scored once as the New York Red Bulls blanked visiting CD Olimpia 2-0 in game two and ousted the Honduran club 3-1 on aggregate.
At Seattle:
Second-half goals by Will Bruin (47'), Nicolas Lodeiro (69'), Chad Marshall (81'), and Magnus Wolf Eikrem (83') each scored a second-half goal as the Seattle Sounders overturned their series-opening defeat with a 4-0 game-two home beat-down of Santa Tecla and ousted the Salvadorian club 5-2 on aggregate.
Copa Libertadores
Action in Copa Libertaores group-stage play continued on Thursday with five games.
GROUP D:
At Bogota, Colombia:
Brayan Angulo's equalizer in the 50th minute carried Club Sport Emelec to a 1-1 road draw with Independiente Santa Fe.
Wilson Morelo scored at 41 minutes for the hosts.
Group D Standings:
1. River Plate (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
2. Flamengo (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Club Sport Emelec (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Independiente Santa Fe (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
GROUP F:
At Cusco, Peru:
Jhonny Vidales (7') and Alfredo Ramua (88') each scored once as Real Garcilaso blanked visiting Santos 2-0.
Group F Standings:
1. Real Garcilaso (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. Club Nacional (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Estudiantes (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Santos (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
GROUP G:
At Cabudare, Venezuela:
Carlos Sierra's tally in the 10th minute provided all the scoring in Deportivo Lara's 1-0 home win over Independiente of Argentina.
Group G Standings:
1. Deportivo Lara (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. Corinthians (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Millonarios (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Club Atletico Independiente (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
GROUP H:
At Lima, Peru:
Alianza Lima and visiting Boca Juniors battled to a 0-0 stalemate.
At Barranquilla, Colombia:
Bruno Henrique scored twice (19', 70') as Palmeiras dominated Atletico Junior 3-0 on the road.
Group H Standings:
1. Palmeiras (GP: 1; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
2. Boca Juniors (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Alianza Lima (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Atletico Junior (GP: 1; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
GROUP D:
At Bogota, Colombia:
Brayan Angulo's equalizer in the 50th minute carried Club Sport Emelec to a 1-1 road draw with Independiente Santa Fe.
Wilson Morelo scored at 41 minutes for the hosts.
Group D Standings:
1. River Plate (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
2. Flamengo (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Club Sport Emelec (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Independiente Santa Fe (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
GROUP F:
At Cusco, Peru:
Jhonny Vidales (7') and Alfredo Ramua (88') each scored once as Real Garcilaso blanked visiting Santos 2-0.
Group F Standings:
1. Real Garcilaso (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. Club Nacional (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Estudiantes (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Santos (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
GROUP G:
At Cabudare, Venezuela:
Carlos Sierra's tally in the 10th minute provided all the scoring in Deportivo Lara's 1-0 home win over Independiente of Argentina.
Group G Standings:
1. Deportivo Lara (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. Corinthians (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Millonarios (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Club Atletico Independiente (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
GROUP H:
At Lima, Peru:
Alianza Lima and visiting Boca Juniors battled to a 0-0 stalemate.
At Barranquilla, Colombia:
Bruno Henrique scored twice (19', 70') as Palmeiras dominated Atletico Junior 3-0 on the road.
Group H Standings:
1. Palmeiras (GP: 1; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
2. Boca Juniors (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Alianza Lima (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Atletico Junior (GP: 1; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
No 2018 NASL Season
This is a product of their unsuccessful efforts to maintain their Division 2 status.
CONCACAF Champions League: Goats, America, Tauro (Who Knock Out FC Dallas) Advance To Quarterfinals
Three games were on the CONCACAF Champions League's first-round agenda for Wednesday.
At Guadalajara, Mexico:
Oswaldo Alanis opened the scoring in the 46th minute as Chivas de Guadalajara scored all of their goals in the second half en route to a 5-0 plundering of visiting Cibao FC in game two as the Goats completed their two-match domination of the club from the Dominican Republic 7-0 on aggregate.
At Frisco, Texas:
Edwin Aguilar (15') and Jesus Gonzalez (44') each scored a goal as Panama's Tauro FC, despite dropping a game-two 3-2 road decision to FC Dallas, still (with the aggregate score at 3-3) won their series on away goals.
At Mexico City:
Darwin Quintero scored in the opening minute as Club America, with a 1-1 game-two home draw with Deportivo Saprissa, won their series with the Costa Rican club 6-2 on aggregate.
At Guadalajara, Mexico:
Oswaldo Alanis opened the scoring in the 46th minute as Chivas de Guadalajara scored all of their goals in the second half en route to a 5-0 plundering of visiting Cibao FC in game two as the Goats completed their two-match domination of the club from the Dominican Republic 7-0 on aggregate.
At Frisco, Texas:
Edwin Aguilar (15') and Jesus Gonzalez (44') each scored a goal as Panama's Tauro FC, despite dropping a game-two 3-2 road decision to FC Dallas, still (with the aggregate score at 3-3) won their series on away goals.
At Mexico City:
Darwin Quintero scored in the opening minute as Club America, with a 1-1 game-two home draw with Deportivo Saprissa, won their series with the Costa Rican club 6-2 on aggregate.
Copa Libertadores: Four-Draw Wednesday
Four games were on tap for Wednesday as Copa Libertadores group-stage play continued.
GROUP TWO:
At Manta, Ecuador:
Roberto Ordonez delivered the equalizer in the opening minute of first-half stoppage time which lifted Delfin SC to a 1-1 home draw with Club Bolivar.
Marcos Riquelme scored for the Bolivian club in the 18th minute.
Group Two Standings:
1. Atletico Nacional (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
2. Club Bolivar (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Delfin SC (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Colo-Colo (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
GROUP FOUR:
At Rio de Janeiro:
Rodrigo Mora (55') and Camilo Mayada (86') each scored a second-half goal to lift River Plate to a 2-2 road draw with Flamengo.
Henrique Dourado (PK-53') and Everton Cardoso da Silva (65') delivered the goals for the Brazilian club.
GROUP SIX:
At Montevideo, Uruguay:
Estudiantes held hosts Club Nacional to a 0-0 stalemate.
GROUP SEVEN:
At Bogata, Colombia:
Millonarios and visiting Corinthians battled to a 0-0 deadlock.
GROUP TWO:
At Manta, Ecuador:
Roberto Ordonez delivered the equalizer in the opening minute of first-half stoppage time which lifted Delfin SC to a 1-1 home draw with Club Bolivar.
Marcos Riquelme scored for the Bolivian club in the 18th minute.
Group Two Standings:
1. Atletico Nacional (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
2. Club Bolivar (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Delfin SC (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Colo-Colo (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
GROUP FOUR:
At Rio de Janeiro:
Rodrigo Mora (55') and Camilo Mayada (86') each scored a second-half goal to lift River Plate to a 2-2 road draw with Flamengo.
Henrique Dourado (PK-53') and Everton Cardoso da Silva (65') delivered the goals for the Brazilian club.
GROUP SIX:
At Montevideo, Uruguay:
Estudiantes held hosts Club Nacional to a 0-0 stalemate.
GROUP SEVEN:
At Bogata, Colombia:
Millonarios and visiting Corinthians battled to a 0-0 deadlock.
OFC Champions League: Auckland City, Lautoka Advance To Quarterfinals
Action in Group C of the OFC Champions League continued on Wednesday with two games, both contested at The Trusts Arena in Auckland, New Zealand.
In the opener, Samuela Drudru scored twice (62', 90'+2) as Fiji's Lautoka locked up a berth in the quarterfinal round following their 2-1 victory over AS Venus of Tahiti.
In the nightcap, Emiliano Tade scored twice (74', 87') as Auckland City destroyed Madang (Papua New Guinea) 5-0 to lock up a berth in the quarterfinal round.
Group C Standings:
1. x-Auckland City (GP: 2; GD: +12; PTS: 6)
2. x-Lautoka FC (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
3. z-Madang FC (GP: 2; GD: -7; PTS: 0)
4. z-AS Venus (GP: 2; GD: -8; PTS: 0)
x-Clinched berth in quarterfinal round
z-Eliminated from tournament
In the opener, Samuela Drudru scored twice (62', 90'+2) as Fiji's Lautoka locked up a berth in the quarterfinal round following their 2-1 victory over AS Venus of Tahiti.
In the nightcap, Emiliano Tade scored twice (74', 87') as Auckland City destroyed Madang (Papua New Guinea) 5-0 to lock up a berth in the quarterfinal round.
Group C Standings:
1. x-Auckland City (GP: 2; GD: +12; PTS: 6)
2. x-Lautoka FC (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
3. z-Madang FC (GP: 2; GD: -7; PTS: 0)
4. z-AS Venus (GP: 2; GD: -8; PTS: 0)
x-Clinched berth in quarterfinal round
z-Eliminated from tournament
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
CONCACAF Champions League: Reds, Tigres, Aztec Dogs Advance To Quarterfinals
The second half of the opening round of this year's CONCACAF Champions League is set to open with three games.
At San Nicolas de los Garza, Mexico:
Enner Valencia scored twice (49', 79') as Tigres defeated visiting Herediano 3-1 in game two and eliminated the Costa Rican club 5-3 on aggregate.
At Toronto:
A 0-0 game-two home stalemate was good enough for Toronto FC as the Reds ousted the Colorado Rapids 1-0 on aggregate.
At Tijuana, Mexico:
Jose Alberto Garcia scored in the fifth minute as Club Tijuana gained a 1-1 game two home draw with Motagua and won their series 2-1 on aggregate.
At San Nicolas de los Garza, Mexico:
Enner Valencia scored twice (49', 79') as Tigres defeated visiting Herediano 3-1 in game two and eliminated the Costa Rican club 5-3 on aggregate.
At Toronto:
A 0-0 game-two home stalemate was good enough for Toronto FC as the Reds ousted the Colorado Rapids 1-0 on aggregate.
At Tijuana, Mexico:
Jose Alberto Garcia scored in the fifth minute as Club Tijuana gained a 1-1 game two home draw with Motagua and won their series 2-1 on aggregate.
Copa Libertadores
Four games were contested on Tuesday as group-stage play in the Copa Libertadores commenced.
GROUP ONE:
At Montevideo, Uruguay:
Gonzalo Maulella's equalizer in the 84th minute enabled Defensor Sporting to salvage a 1-1 home draw with Gremio.
Maicon Sousa scored for the Brazilian club in the 80th minute.
At Maturin, Venezuela:
Cristian Insaurralde (26') and Marcos Caceres (52') each scored once as Cerro Porteno blanked Monagas 2-0 on the road.
Group One Standings:
1. Cerro Porteno (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. Gremio (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Defensor Sporting (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Monagas Sport Club (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
GROUP TWO:
At Santiago, Chile:
Vladimir Hernandez scored the only goal of the match in the 66th minute as Atletico Nacional knocked off Colo-Colo 1-0 on the road.
GROUP FIVE:
At Avellaneda, Argentina:
Lautaro Martinez produced a hat trick (13', 44', 62') as Racing Club doubled up visiting Cruzeiro 4-2.
GROUP ONE:
At Montevideo, Uruguay:
Gonzalo Maulella's equalizer in the 84th minute enabled Defensor Sporting to salvage a 1-1 home draw with Gremio.
Maicon Sousa scored for the Brazilian club in the 80th minute.
At Maturin, Venezuela:
Cristian Insaurralde (26') and Marcos Caceres (52') each scored once as Cerro Porteno blanked Monagas 2-0 on the road.
Group One Standings:
1. Cerro Porteno (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. Gremio (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Defensor Sporting (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Monagas Sport Club (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
GROUP TWO:
At Santiago, Chile:
Vladimir Hernandez scored the only goal of the match in the 66th minute as Atletico Nacional knocked off Colo-Colo 1-0 on the road.
GROUP FIVE:
At Avellaneda, Argentina:
Lautaro Martinez produced a hat trick (13', 44', 62') as Racing Club doubled up visiting Cruzeiro 4-2.
OFC Champions League: Team Wellington Dismantles Lupe O Le Soaga; New Caledonia and Marist Draw
Two games were played in Group D of the OFC Champions League on Tuesday.
Both matches were contested at Lawson Tama Stadium, Honiara, Solomon Islands.
In the opener, Ross Allen produced a hat trick (24', PK-31', 68') as Team Wellington dismantled Lupe o le Soaga 7-1, eliminating the Samoan club from the tournament.
In the nightcap, Joseph Athale's equalizer in the 11th minutes lifted AS Magenta of New Caledonia to a 1-1 draw with Marist.
Michael Boso scored for the club from the host nation in the fifth minute.
Group D Standings:
1. Team Wellington (GP: 2; GD: +6; PTS: 4)
2. AS Magenta (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
3. Marist (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
4. z-Lupe o le Soaga (GP: 2; GD: -8; PTS: 0)
z-Eliminated from tournament
Both matches were contested at Lawson Tama Stadium, Honiara, Solomon Islands.
In the opener, Ross Allen produced a hat trick (24', PK-31', 68') as Team Wellington dismantled Lupe o le Soaga 7-1, eliminating the Samoan club from the tournament.
In the nightcap, Joseph Athale's equalizer in the 11th minutes lifted AS Magenta of New Caledonia to a 1-1 draw with Marist.
Michael Boso scored for the club from the host nation in the fifth minute.
Group D Standings:
1. Team Wellington (GP: 2; GD: +6; PTS: 4)
2. AS Magenta (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
3. Marist (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
4. z-Lupe o le Soaga (GP: 2; GD: -8; PTS: 0)
z-Eliminated from tournament
Monday, February 26, 2018
CAF Champions League Round of 32
Here are the match-ups for the Round of 32 in the CAF Champions League, with the series winners advancing to the group stage.
The game-one hosts are listed first.
Saint George (Ethiopia) vs. KCCA (Uganda)
Zanaco (Zambia) vs. Mbabane Swallows (Swaziland)
Wydad Casablanca (Morocco) vs. Williamsville AC (Ivory Coast)
Aduana Stars (Ghana) vs. ES Setif (Algeria)
Al-Ahly (Egypt) vs. CF Mounana (Gabon)
MFM (Nigeria) vs. MC Alger (Algeria)
Horoya (Guinea) vs. Generation Foot (Senegal)
Young Africans (Tanzania) vs. Township Rollers (Botswana)
Gor Mahia (Kenya) vs. Esperance de Tunis (Tunisia)
Etoile du Sahel (Tunisia) vs. Plateau United (Nigeria)
AS Togo-Port (Togo) vs. Al-Hilal Omdurman (Sudan)
ZESCO United (Zambia) vs. ASEC Mimosas (Ivory Coast)
TP Mazembe (DRC) vs. US Songo (Mozambique)
Difaa El Jadidi (Morocco) vs. AS Vita Club (DRC)
CD Primeiro de Agosto (Angola) vs. Bidvest Wits (South Africa)
Rayon Sports (Rwands) vs. Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
The opening match are set to take place next Tuesday or Wednesday with the return contests set for March 16-18.
The game-one hosts are listed first.
Saint George (Ethiopia) vs. KCCA (Uganda)
Zanaco (Zambia) vs. Mbabane Swallows (Swaziland)
Wydad Casablanca (Morocco) vs. Williamsville AC (Ivory Coast)
Aduana Stars (Ghana) vs. ES Setif (Algeria)
Al-Ahly (Egypt) vs. CF Mounana (Gabon)
MFM (Nigeria) vs. MC Alger (Algeria)
Horoya (Guinea) vs. Generation Foot (Senegal)
Young Africans (Tanzania) vs. Township Rollers (Botswana)
Gor Mahia (Kenya) vs. Esperance de Tunis (Tunisia)
Etoile du Sahel (Tunisia) vs. Plateau United (Nigeria)
AS Togo-Port (Togo) vs. Al-Hilal Omdurman (Sudan)
ZESCO United (Zambia) vs. ASEC Mimosas (Ivory Coast)
TP Mazembe (DRC) vs. US Songo (Mozambique)
Difaa El Jadidi (Morocco) vs. AS Vita Club (DRC)
CD Primeiro de Agosto (Angola) vs. Bidvest Wits (South Africa)
Rayon Sports (Rwands) vs. Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
The opening match are set to take place next Tuesday or Wednesday with the return contests set for March 16-18.
Sunday, February 25, 2018
CAF Champions League Qualifying
At Bakau, The Gambia:
Ernest Mbewe (17'), Martin Phiri (84'), and George Chilufya (89') each scored a goal on Saturday as Zanaco (Zambia) defeated Armed Forces FC 3-1 on the road in game two and took out the Gambian club 6-1 on aggregate as the CAF Champions League's preliminary round came to a close.
Ernest Mbewe (17'), Martin Phiri (84'), and George Chilufya (89') each scored a goal on Saturday as Zanaco (Zambia) defeated Armed Forces FC 3-1 on the road in game two and took out the Gambian club 6-1 on aggregate as the CAF Champions League's preliminary round came to a close.
OFC Champions League
Action in Group C of the OFC Champions League commenced on Sunday with two games, both played at The Trusts Arena in Auckland, New Zealand.
In the opener, Cory Chettleburgh scored the game winner in the 32nd minute as Lautoka of Fiji defeated Madang from Papua New Guinea 3-1.
In the nightcap, Emiliano Tade produced a hat trick (7', PK-36', 75') as defending champions Auckland City obliterated AS Venus (Tahiti) 7-0.
Group C Standings:
1. Auckland City (GP: 1; GD: +7; PTS: 30
2. Lautoka (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3. Madang (GP: 1; PTS: -2; PTS: 0)
4. AS Venus (GP: 1; GD: -7; PTS: 0)
In the opener, Cory Chettleburgh scored the game winner in the 32nd minute as Lautoka of Fiji defeated Madang from Papua New Guinea 3-1.
In the nightcap, Emiliano Tade produced a hat trick (7', PK-36', 75') as defending champions Auckland City obliterated AS Venus (Tahiti) 7-0.
Group C Standings:
1. Auckland City (GP: 1; GD: +7; PTS: 30
2. Lautoka (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3. Madang (GP: 1; PTS: -2; PTS: 0)
4. AS Venus (GP: 1; GD: -7; PTS: 0)
Saturday, February 24, 2018
OFC Champions League: Magenta Post Saturday Win; Marist and Team Wellington Draw
The second half of OFC Champions League group-stage play commenced on Saturday with two game in Group D, both of them contested at Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
In the opener, AS Magenta of New Caledonia, with goals courtesy of Richard Sele (25') and Emile Ounei (38'), blanked Lupe o le Soaga from Samoa 2-0.
In the nightcap, New Zealand's Team Wellington, thanks to Angus Kilkolly's 85th-minjute equalizer, gained a 1-1 draw with Marist from the host nation.
Abraham Iniga scored for Marist at 37 minutes.
Group D Standings:
1. AS Magenta (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. Team Wellington (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Marist (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Lupe o le Soaga (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
In the opener, AS Magenta of New Caledonia, with goals courtesy of Richard Sele (25') and Emile Ounei (38'), blanked Lupe o le Soaga from Samoa 2-0.
In the nightcap, New Zealand's Team Wellington, thanks to Angus Kilkolly's 85th-minjute equalizer, gained a 1-1 draw with Marist from the host nation.
Abraham Iniga scored for Marist at 37 minutes.
Group D Standings:
1. AS Magenta (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. Team Wellington (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Marist (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Lupe o le Soaga (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
Friday, February 23, 2018
Europa League Round-Of-16 Draw
The draw for the Europa League's Round of 16 took place on Friday at Nyon, Switzerland.
The game-one hosts are listed first.
Lazio (Italy) vs. Dynamo Kiev (Ukraine)
RB Leipzig (Germany) vs. Zenit Saint Petersburg (Russia)
Atletico Madrid (Spain) vs. Lokomotiv Moscow (Russia)
CSKA Moscow (Russia) vs. Lyon (France)
Marseille (France) vs. Athletic Bilbao (Spain)
Sporting CP (Portugal) vs. FC Viktoria Plzen (Czech Republic)
Borussia Dortmund (Germany) vs. FC Red Bull Salzburg (Austria)
AC Milan (Italy) vs. Arsenal (England)
All series are set to open on March 8, with the return contests set for March 15.
The game-one hosts are listed first.
Lazio (Italy) vs. Dynamo Kiev (Ukraine)
RB Leipzig (Germany) vs. Zenit Saint Petersburg (Russia)
Atletico Madrid (Spain) vs. Lokomotiv Moscow (Russia)
CSKA Moscow (Russia) vs. Lyon (France)
Marseille (France) vs. Athletic Bilbao (Spain)
Sporting CP (Portugal) vs. FC Viktoria Plzen (Czech Republic)
Borussia Dortmund (Germany) vs. FC Red Bull Salzburg (Austria)
AC Milan (Italy) vs. Arsenal (England)
All series are set to open on March 8, with the return contests set for March 15.
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Copa Libertadores Qualifying: Scoreless Road Draw Sends Atletico Junior Into Group Stage
At Asuncion, Paraguay:
In Thursday's final game of the Playoff Round of the Copa Libertadores, a 0-0 game-two road deadlock with Club Guarani enabled Atletico Junior to win their two-match series 1-0 on aggregate .
The Colombian club will be joined in Group Eight by Argentina's Boca Juniors, Brazil's Palmeiras, and Peru's Alianza Lima.
Here are the other groups that were already set up without any survivors from the qualifying stage:
GROUP ONE:
Gremio (Brazil)
Cerro Porteno (Paraguay)
Defensor Sporting (Uruguay)
Monagas (Venezuela)
GROUP TWO:
Atletico Nacional (Colombia)
Bolivar (Bolivia)
Colo-Colo (Chile)
Delfin (Ecuador)
GROUP THREE:
Penarol (Uruguay)
Club Libertad (Paraguay)
The Strongest (Bolivia)
Atletico Tucuman (Argentina)
GROUP SEVEN:
Corinthians (Brazil)
Independiente (Argentina)
Millonarios (Colombia)
Deportivo Lara (Venezuela)
In Thursday's final game of the Playoff Round of the Copa Libertadores, a 0-0 game-two road deadlock with Club Guarani enabled Atletico Junior to win their two-match series 1-0 on aggregate .
The Colombian club will be joined in Group Eight by Argentina's Boca Juniors, Brazil's Palmeiras, and Peru's Alianza Lima.
Here are the other groups that were already set up without any survivors from the qualifying stage:
GROUP ONE:
Gremio (Brazil)
Cerro Porteno (Paraguay)
Defensor Sporting (Uruguay)
Monagas (Venezuela)
GROUP TWO:
Atletico Nacional (Colombia)
Bolivar (Bolivia)
Colo-Colo (Chile)
Delfin (Ecuador)
GROUP THREE:
Penarol (Uruguay)
Club Libertad (Paraguay)
The Strongest (Bolivia)
Atletico Tucuman (Argentina)
GROUP SEVEN:
Corinthians (Brazil)
Independiente (Argentina)
Millonarios (Colombia)
Deportivo Lara (Venezuela)
CONCACAF Champions League
The opening round of the CONCACAF Champions League reached its midway point on Thursday with three games.
At Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic:
Jesus Sanchez Garcia (40') and Jose Juan Macias (90'+2) each scored once as Chivas de Guadalajara blanked Cibao FC 2-0 on the road in their series-opening match.
At Santa Tacla, El Salvador:
Gerson Mayen scored twice (67', PK-76') as Santa Tacla knocked off the visiting Seattle Sounders 2-1 in the opening contest of their two-game series.
At San Jose, Costa Rica (due to political instability in Honduras):
Brayan Moya's goal from a successful penalty kick in the 73rd minute enabled Honduras' CD Olimpia to gain a 1-1 series-opening draw with the New York Red Bulls.
Daniel Royer scored in the 31st minute for the only US-based club not to lose their series opener.
At Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic:
Jesus Sanchez Garcia (40') and Jose Juan Macias (90'+2) each scored once as Chivas de Guadalajara blanked Cibao FC 2-0 on the road in their series-opening match.
At Santa Tacla, El Salvador:
Gerson Mayen scored twice (67', PK-76') as Santa Tacla knocked off the visiting Seattle Sounders 2-1 in the opening contest of their two-game series.
At San Jose, Costa Rica (due to political instability in Honduras):
Brayan Moya's goal from a successful penalty kick in the 73rd minute enabled Honduras' CD Olimpia to gain a 1-1 series-opening draw with the New York Red Bulls.
Daniel Royer scored in the 31st minute for the only US-based club not to lose their series opener.
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