Group-stage play in the OFC Champions League resumed on Wednesday with four games.
GROUP A, with both games contested at Yoshida Stadium, Kone, New Caledonia:
In the opener, Raymond Gunemba produced a hat trick (41', 43', 44') in the course of three minutes in the first half as Toti City of Papua New Guinea doubled up Malampa Revivors 4-2, eliminating the Vanuatuan club from the tournament.
In the nightcap, Geordy Goni's goal in the fourth minute held up as hosts Hienghene Sport clinched a berth in the knockout stage after their 1-0 victory over Tahiti's AS Tefana.
Group A Standings:
1. x-Hienghene Sport (GP: 2; GD: +6; PTS: 6)
2. Toti City (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
3. AS Tefana (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
4. z-Malampa Revivors (GP: 2; GD: -7; PTS: 0)
x-Clinched berth in knockout stage
z-Eliminated from tournament
GROUP B, with both games contested at Churchill Park, Lautoka, Fiji:
In the opener, Sylvain Graglia delivered a quadruple (9', 39', 42', 73') while Lorenzo Tehau added a double (19', 58') as Tahiti's Central Sport destroyed Morobe Wawens 7-0.
In the nightcap, Joses Nawo scored twice (33', 90'+4) as Henderson Eels came from behind to shock hosts Lautoka 6-5 in a wild, high-scoring affair.
Group B Standings:
1. Central Sport (GP: 2; GD: +8; PTS: 6)
2. Lautoka (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 3)
3. Henderson Eels (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Morobe Wawens (GP: 2; GD: -12; PTS: 0)
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
UEFA Champions League: Spurs, Blancos Grab Series Openers
Two games were contested on Wednesday as UEFA Champions League Round-of-16 play continued.
At London:
Son Heung-min (47'; that's him, center, celebrating with teammates after scoring), Jan Vertonghen (83'), and Fernando Llorente (86') each scored once as Tottenham Hotspur dominated visiting Borussia Dortmund 3-0 in the opening match of their two-game series.
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At Amsterdam, Netherlands:
Marco Asensio Willemsen (that's him being congratulated by teammates) scored the winning goal in the 87th minute as Real Madrid defeated Ajax Amsterdam 2-1 on the road in their series opener.
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At London:
Son Heung-min (47'; that's him, center, celebrating with teammates after scoring), Jan Vertonghen (83'), and Fernando Llorente (86') each scored once as Tottenham Hotspur dominated visiting Borussia Dortmund 3-0 in the opening match of their two-game series.Getty Images photo
At Amsterdam, Netherlands:
Marco Asensio Willemsen (that's him being congratulated by teammates) scored the winning goal in the 87th minute as Real Madrid defeated Ajax Amsterdam 2-1 on the road in their series opener.Getty Images photo
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Gordon Banks, Legendary Goalkeeper Who Helped England Win '66 World Cup, R.I.P.
Gordon Banks, the England goalkeeper who was a major part of that country's 1966 World Cup championship, passed away on Tuesday at age 81.
During his nine-year international career, Mr. Banks won 73 caps and was part of the England team that won the 1966 World Cup as the host country.
More on Gordon's life and career can be found here.
During his nine-year international career, Mr. Banks won 73 caps and was part of the England team that won the 1966 World Cup as the host country.
More on Gordon's life and career can be found here.
Copa Libertadores Second Qualifying Round: Atletico Mineiro, Palestino, Defensor Sporting Advance
The second round of Copa Libertadores qualifying resumed on Tuesday with three games.
At Belo Horizonte, Brazil:
Ricardo Oliveira scored twice (PK-26', 28') and Luan Madson Gedeao de Paiva once (15') as Atletico Mineiro defeated visiting Danubio 3-2 in game two and ousted the Uruguayan club 5-4 on aggregate.
At Medellin, Colombia:
After a second 1-1 regulation draw that squared the series at 2-2 on aggregate, and with overtime dispensed with, Cristobal Jorquera, Luis Mago, Luis Jimenez, and Carlos Farias all converted their spot kicks as visiting Palestino won the penalty-kick shootout with Independiente Medellin 4-1 to advance to the third qualifying round.
At Guayaquil, Ecuador:
Despite dropping a 1-0 game-two road decision to Barcelona SC, Defensor Sporting won their series 3-1 on aggregate.
At Belo Horizonte, Brazil:
Ricardo Oliveira scored twice (PK-26', 28') and Luan Madson Gedeao de Paiva once (15') as Atletico Mineiro defeated visiting Danubio 3-2 in game two and ousted the Uruguayan club 5-4 on aggregate.
At Medellin, Colombia:
After a second 1-1 regulation draw that squared the series at 2-2 on aggregate, and with overtime dispensed with, Cristobal Jorquera, Luis Mago, Luis Jimenez, and Carlos Farias all converted their spot kicks as visiting Palestino won the penalty-kick shootout with Independiente Medellin 4-1 to advance to the third qualifying round.
At Guayaquil, Ecuador:
Despite dropping a 1-0 game-two road decision to Barcelona SC, Defensor Sporting won their series 3-1 on aggregate.
UEFA Champions League: PSG, Roma Grab Series-Opening Wins
The UEFA Champions League's Round of 16 opened with two games on Tuesday.
At Manchester, England:
Presnel Kimpembe (53') and Kylian Mbappe (60'; that's him saluting the visiting fans after the contest) each scored once as Paris Saint-Germain stunned ten-man Manchester United 2-0 on the road in their series-opening match.
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At Rome:
Nicolo Zaniolo scored twice (70', 76'; that's him celebrating) as AS Roma opened their series with Porto FC by holding off the visiting Dragons 2-1.
AFP/Getty Images photo by Andreas Solaro
At Manchester, England:
Presnel Kimpembe (53') and Kylian Mbappe (60'; that's him saluting the visiting fans after the contest) each scored once as Paris Saint-Germain stunned ten-man Manchester United 2-0 on the road in their series-opening match.
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At Rome:
Nicolo Zaniolo scored twice (70', 76'; that's him celebrating) as AS Roma opened their series with Porto FC by holding off the visiting Dragons 2-1.
AFP/Getty Images photo by Andreas Solaro
Europa League: Yellow Canaries Top Zenit In Series Opener To Open Knockout Stage
At Istanbul, Turkey:
In Tuesday's opening contest of the Europa League's Round of 32, Islam Slimani's goal in the 21st minute carried Fenerbahce to a series-opening 1-0 home win over Zenit Saint Petersburg.
In Tuesday's opening contest of the Europa League's Round of 32, Islam Slimani's goal in the 21st minute carried Fenerbahce to a series-opening 1-0 home win over Zenit Saint Petersburg.
CAF Champions League
Seven games were contested in the CAF Champions League's group stage on Tuesday.
GROUP A:
At Abidjan, Ivory Coast:
ASEC Mimosas and visiting Mamelodi Sundowns battled to a 0-0 stalemate.
At Rabat, Casablanca:
Wydad Casablanca and visiting Lobi Stars battled to a 0-0 stalemate.
Group A Standings:
1. Mamelodi Sundowns (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Wydad Casablanca (GP: 4; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
3. ASEC Mimosas (GP: 4; GD: -4; PTS: 4)
4. Lobi Stars (GP: 4; GD: -1: PTS: 4)
NOTES: Mamelosi Sundonws defeated visiting Wydad Casablanca 2-1 on January 19; ASEC Mimosas defeated visiting Lobi Stars 1-0 on January 19.
GROUP B:
At Tunis, Tunisia:
Anice Badri (16') and Haythem Jouini (90') each scored once as Esperance de Tunis blanked visiting Orlando Pirates 2-0.
At Conakry, Guinea:
Ocansey Mandela (58') and Yakubu Hudu (78') each scored once as Horoya blanked visiting FC Platinum 2-0.
Group B Standings:
1. Esperance de Tunis (GP: 4; GD: +4; PTS: 8)
2. Horoya (GP: 4; GD: 0; PTS: 7)
3. Orlando Pirates (GP: 4; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
4. FC Platinum (GP: 4; GD: -3; PTS: 1)
GROUP C:
At Rades, Tunisia:
Club Africaine and visiting TP Mazembe battled to a 0-0 stalemate.
NOTE: After a successful appeal by Egypt's Ismaily after they had been disqualified from the tournament due to loutish "fan" behavior, the club was re-instated into the tournament this past Sunday and their earlier results again counted.
Group C Standings:
1. TP Mazembe (GP: 4; GD: +7; PTS: 7)
2. CS Constantine (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
3. Club Africain (GP: 4; GD: -8; PTS: 4)
4. Ismaily (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
GROUP D:
At Dar es Salaam, Tanzania:
Meddie Kagere's goal in the 65th minute lifted Simba past visiting Al-Ahly 1-0.
At Bechar, Algeria:
Ziri Hammar provided all the offense with his goal in the 78th minute as JS Saoura defeated visiting AS Vita Club 1-0.
Group D Standings:
1. Al-Ahly (GP: 4; GD: +6; PTS: 7)
2. Simba SC (GP: 4; GD: -6; PTS: 6)
3. JS Saoura (GP: 4; GD: -2; PTS: 5)
4. AS Vita Club (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
GROUP A:
At Abidjan, Ivory Coast:
ASEC Mimosas and visiting Mamelodi Sundowns battled to a 0-0 stalemate.
At Rabat, Casablanca:
Wydad Casablanca and visiting Lobi Stars battled to a 0-0 stalemate.
Group A Standings:
1. Mamelodi Sundowns (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Wydad Casablanca (GP: 4; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
3. ASEC Mimosas (GP: 4; GD: -4; PTS: 4)
4. Lobi Stars (GP: 4; GD: -1: PTS: 4)
NOTES: Mamelosi Sundonws defeated visiting Wydad Casablanca 2-1 on January 19; ASEC Mimosas defeated visiting Lobi Stars 1-0 on January 19.
GROUP B:
At Tunis, Tunisia:
Anice Badri (16') and Haythem Jouini (90') each scored once as Esperance de Tunis blanked visiting Orlando Pirates 2-0.
At Conakry, Guinea:
Ocansey Mandela (58') and Yakubu Hudu (78') each scored once as Horoya blanked visiting FC Platinum 2-0.
Group B Standings:
1. Esperance de Tunis (GP: 4; GD: +4; PTS: 8)
2. Horoya (GP: 4; GD: 0; PTS: 7)
3. Orlando Pirates (GP: 4; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
4. FC Platinum (GP: 4; GD: -3; PTS: 1)
GROUP C:
At Rades, Tunisia:
Club Africaine and visiting TP Mazembe battled to a 0-0 stalemate.
NOTE: After a successful appeal by Egypt's Ismaily after they had been disqualified from the tournament due to loutish "fan" behavior, the club was re-instated into the tournament this past Sunday and their earlier results again counted.
Group C Standings:
1. TP Mazembe (GP: 4; GD: +7; PTS: 7)
2. CS Constantine (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
3. Club Africain (GP: 4; GD: -8; PTS: 4)
4. Ismaily (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
GROUP D:
At Dar es Salaam, Tanzania:
Meddie Kagere's goal in the 65th minute lifted Simba past visiting Al-Ahly 1-0.
At Bechar, Algeria:
Ziri Hammar provided all the offense with his goal in the 78th minute as JS Saoura defeated visiting AS Vita Club 1-0.
Group D Standings:
1. Al-Ahly (GP: 4; GD: +6; PTS: 7)
2. Simba SC (GP: 4; GD: -6; PTS: 6)
3. JS Saoura (GP: 4; GD: -2; PTS: 5)
4. AS Vita Club (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
AFC Champions League Qualifying
The second round of AFC Champions League qualifying took place on Tuesday with eight games.
EAST REGION:
At Ipoh, Malaysia:
After each team scored once in regulation, which was followed by 30 minutes of scoreless overtime, Wander Luiz, Amirul Azhan Bin Aznan, Parthiban Janasekaran, Gilmar, Shahrul Saad, and Kenny each converted a spot kick as Perak TBG FC won the penalty-kick shootout, 6-5 over visiting Kitchee SC of Hong Kong.
At Pathum Thani, Thailand:
Nguyen Van Quyet converted a penalty kick in the 89th minute for the only goal of the match as Hanoi FC defeated Bangkok United 1-0 on the road.
At Chiang Rai, Thailand:
Suriya Singmui scored the game winner in the 38th minute as Chiangrai United defeated visiting Yangon United of Burma 3-1.
At Newcastle, Australia:
Nigel Boogaard (101') and Matthew Ridenton (120') each scored an overtime goal as Newcastle Jets defeated visiting Persija Jakarta of Indonesia 3-1.
WEST REGION:
At Tashkent, Uzbekistan:
Marat Bikmaev scored the winning goal in the 84th minute as Pakhtakor defeated visiting Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya of Iraq 2-1.
At Olmaliq, Uzbekistan:
AGMK defeated visiting Istiklol from Tajikistan 4-2 as Jasurbek Khakimov scored the game winner in the 78th minute.
At Qods, Iran:
Arash Rezavand scored twice (8', 81') as Saipa demolished India's Minerva Punjab 4-0.
At Isfahan, Iran:
Ighodaro Christian Osaguona scored the only goal of the match in the 110th minute as Zob Ahan defeated visiting Al-Kuwait 1-0 in overtime.
Here are the matchups for the third and final qualifying round, with the winners of the eight one-game series advancing to the group stage. All eight games are set to be contested next Tuesday.
EAST REGION:
At Ulsan, South Korea:
Ulsan Hyundai (South Korea) vs. Perak (Malaysia)
At Jinan, China:
Shandong Luneng (China) vs. Hanoi FC (Vietnam)
At Hiroshima, Japan:
Sanfrecce Hiroshima (Japan) vs. Chiangrai United (Thailand)
At Kashima, Japan:
Kashima Antlers (Japan) vs. Newcastle Jets (Australia)
WEST REGION:
At Dubai, United Arab Emirates:
Al-Nasr (UAE) vs. Pakhtakor (Uzbekistan)
At Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
Al-Nassr (Saudi Arabia) vs. AGMK (Uzbekistan)
At Doha, Qatar:
Al-Rayyan (Qatar) vs. Saipa (Iran)
At Al Rayyan, Qatar:
Al-Gharafa (Qatar) vs. Zob Ahan (Iran)
EAST REGION:
At Ipoh, Malaysia:
After each team scored once in regulation, which was followed by 30 minutes of scoreless overtime, Wander Luiz, Amirul Azhan Bin Aznan, Parthiban Janasekaran, Gilmar, Shahrul Saad, and Kenny each converted a spot kick as Perak TBG FC won the penalty-kick shootout, 6-5 over visiting Kitchee SC of Hong Kong.
At Pathum Thani, Thailand:
Nguyen Van Quyet converted a penalty kick in the 89th minute for the only goal of the match as Hanoi FC defeated Bangkok United 1-0 on the road.
At Chiang Rai, Thailand:
Suriya Singmui scored the game winner in the 38th minute as Chiangrai United defeated visiting Yangon United of Burma 3-1.
At Newcastle, Australia:
Nigel Boogaard (101') and Matthew Ridenton (120') each scored an overtime goal as Newcastle Jets defeated visiting Persija Jakarta of Indonesia 3-1.
WEST REGION:
At Tashkent, Uzbekistan:
Marat Bikmaev scored the winning goal in the 84th minute as Pakhtakor defeated visiting Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya of Iraq 2-1.
At Olmaliq, Uzbekistan:
AGMK defeated visiting Istiklol from Tajikistan 4-2 as Jasurbek Khakimov scored the game winner in the 78th minute.
At Qods, Iran:
Arash Rezavand scored twice (8', 81') as Saipa demolished India's Minerva Punjab 4-0.
At Isfahan, Iran:
Ighodaro Christian Osaguona scored the only goal of the match in the 110th minute as Zob Ahan defeated visiting Al-Kuwait 1-0 in overtime.
Here are the matchups for the third and final qualifying round, with the winners of the eight one-game series advancing to the group stage. All eight games are set to be contested next Tuesday.
EAST REGION:
At Ulsan, South Korea:
Ulsan Hyundai (South Korea) vs. Perak (Malaysia)
At Jinan, China:
Shandong Luneng (China) vs. Hanoi FC (Vietnam)
At Hiroshima, Japan:
Sanfrecce Hiroshima (Japan) vs. Chiangrai United (Thailand)
At Kashima, Japan:
Kashima Antlers (Japan) vs. Newcastle Jets (Australia)
WEST REGION:
At Dubai, United Arab Emirates:
Al-Nasr (UAE) vs. Pakhtakor (Uzbekistan)
At Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
Al-Nassr (Saudi Arabia) vs. AGMK (Uzbekistan)
At Doha, Qatar:
Al-Rayyan (Qatar) vs. Saipa (Iran)
At Al Rayyan, Qatar:
Al-Gharafa (Qatar) vs. Zob Ahan (Iran)
Monday, February 11, 2019
Stoppage-Time Goal Enables Wolves To Gain Home Draw With Magpies
At Wolverhampton, England:
Willy Boly's second-half stoppage time equalizer (90'+5) enabled Wolverhampton Wanderers to gain a 1-1 Monday English Premier League home draw with Newcastle United.
Isaac Hayden scored for the Magpies in the 56th minute.
Willy Boly's second-half stoppage time equalizer (90'+5) enabled Wolverhampton Wanderers to gain a 1-1 Monday English Premier League home draw with Newcastle United.
Isaac Hayden scored for the Magpies in the 56th minute.
Lions Back On Winning Track As Bruno Helps SCP Top Feirense On Road
At Santa Maria de Feira, Portugal:
In Sunday play from the Portuguese top flight, Bruno Fernandes scored twice (58', 68') as Sporting CP defeated basement-dwelling Feirense 3-1 on the road.
In Sunday play from the Portuguese top flight, Bruno Fernandes scored twice (58', 68') as Sporting CP defeated basement-dwelling Feirense 3-1 on the road.
Blowout Win For Rossoneri
At Milan, Italy:
In Sunday Italian Serie A action, Lucas Ceppetelli (OG-13'), Lucas Paqueta (22'), and Krzysztof Piatek (62') each scored once as AC Milan dominated visiting Cagliari 3-0 as the Rossoneri now are one point in front of Atalanta, AS Roma, and Lazio for Italy's fourth and final UEFA Champions League berth.
In Sunday Italian Serie A action, Lucas Ceppetelli (OG-13'), Lucas Paqueta (22'), and Krzysztof Piatek (62') each scored once as AC Milan dominated visiting Cagliari 3-0 as the Rossoneri now are one point in front of Atalanta, AS Roma, and Lazio for Italy's fourth and final UEFA Champions League berth.
Road Draw For Monaco
At Montpellier, France:
In Sunday French 1 action, Gaetan Laborde (66') and Andy Delort (PK-90'+1) each scored once as Montpellier gained a 2-2 home draw with AS Monaco.
Gelson Martins (14') and Ramadel Falcao (82') each scored once for the guests.
In Sunday French 1 action, Gaetan Laborde (66') and Andy Delort (PK-90'+1) each scored once as Montpellier gained a 2-2 home draw with AS Monaco.
Gelson Martins (14') and Ramadel Falcao (82') each scored once for the guests.
OFC Champions League: Group-Stage Play Opens
Four games were contested on Sunday as OFC Champions League group-stage play commenced.
GROUP A, with both games contested at Yoshida Stadium, Kone, New Caledonia:
In the opening match, Nigel Dabinyaba scored twice (52', 60') while Raymond Gunemba added another tally in the 81st minute as Toti City (Papua New Guinea) gained a 3-3 draw with AS Tefana.
Farearii Tuteina (1'), Benoit Mathon (33'), and Alvin Tehau (53') each scored once for the Tahitian club.
In the nightcap, Bertrand Kai delivered a hat trick (PK-50', 54', 89') as the host nation's Hienghene Sport busted open what was a scoreless stalemate at halftime and destroyed Vanuatu's Malampa Revivors 5-0.
Group A Standings:
1. Hienghene Sport (GP: 1; GD: +5; PTS: 3)
2. AS Tefana (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Toti City (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Malampa Revivors (GP: 1; GD: -5; PTS: 0)
NOTE: In the disciplinary points department, it's AS Tefana, -1, Toti City, -2.
GROUP B, with both matches contested at Churchill Park, Lautoka, Fiji:
In the opener, Lorenzo Tehau scored the winning goal in the 80th minute as Tahiti's Central Sport held on for a 3-2 victory over Henderson Eels from Solomon Islands.
In the nightcap, Zibraaz Sahib scored twice (PK-10', 63') as hosts Lautoka destroyed Morobe Warriors from Papua New Guinea 5-0.
Group B Standings:
1. Lautoka (GP: 1; GD: +5; PTS: 3)
2. Central Sport (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Henderson Eels (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Morobe Warriors (GP: 1; GD: -5; PTS: 0)
GROUP A, with both games contested at Yoshida Stadium, Kone, New Caledonia:
In the opening match, Nigel Dabinyaba scored twice (52', 60') while Raymond Gunemba added another tally in the 81st minute as Toti City (Papua New Guinea) gained a 3-3 draw with AS Tefana.
Farearii Tuteina (1'), Benoit Mathon (33'), and Alvin Tehau (53') each scored once for the Tahitian club.
In the nightcap, Bertrand Kai delivered a hat trick (PK-50', 54', 89') as the host nation's Hienghene Sport busted open what was a scoreless stalemate at halftime and destroyed Vanuatu's Malampa Revivors 5-0.
Group A Standings:
1. Hienghene Sport (GP: 1; GD: +5; PTS: 3)
2. AS Tefana (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Toti City (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Malampa Revivors (GP: 1; GD: -5; PTS: 0)
NOTE: In the disciplinary points department, it's AS Tefana, -1, Toti City, -2.
GROUP B, with both matches contested at Churchill Park, Lautoka, Fiji:
In the opener, Lorenzo Tehau scored the winning goal in the 80th minute as Tahiti's Central Sport held on for a 3-2 victory over Henderson Eels from Solomon Islands.
In the nightcap, Zibraaz Sahib scored twice (PK-10', 63') as hosts Lautoka destroyed Morobe Warriors from Papua New Guinea 5-0.
Group B Standings:
1. Lautoka (GP: 1; GD: +5; PTS: 3)
2. Central Sport (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Henderson Eels (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Morobe Warriors (GP: 1; GD: -5; PTS: 0)
Saturday, February 09, 2019
Parakeets Continue Their Recovery From Rough Patch By Beating Rayo Vallecano At Home
At Barcelona:
In Saturday Spanish Primera Division action, Sergi Darder scored the second-half stoppage time game winner (90'+5) as Espanyol defeated visiting Rayo Vallecano 2-1 in a battle of clubs looking to avoid relegation.
In Saturday Spanish Primera Division action, Sergi Darder scored the second-half stoppage time game winner (90'+5) as Espanyol defeated visiting Rayo Vallecano 2-1 in a battle of clubs looking to avoid relegation.
Bayern Back On Winning Track
At Munich, Germany:
In Saturday German Bundesliga action, Robert Lewandowski scored the winning goal in the 27th minute as Bayern Munich defeated visiting FC Schalke 3-1.
In Saturday German Bundesliga action, Robert Lewandowski scored the winning goal in the 27th minute as Bayern Munich defeated visiting FC Schalke 3-1.
Thursday, February 07, 2019
Copa Libertadores Second Qualifying Round: Atletico Nacional Take Series Opener On Road Over Deportivo La Guaira
At Caracas, Venezuela:
In the lone Thursday contest in the second round of Copa Libertadores qualifying, Sebastian Gomez's goal in the 70th minute carried Atletico Nacional to a series-opening 1-0 road victory over Deportivo La Guaira.
In the lone Thursday contest in the second round of Copa Libertadores qualifying, Sebastian Gomez's goal in the 70th minute carried Atletico Nacional to a series-opening 1-0 road victory over Deportivo La Guaira.
Wednesday, February 06, 2019
Copa Libertadores Second Qualifying Round
The second round of Copa Libertadores continued on Wednesday with four games.
At Las Condes, Chile:
Julian Fernandez produced the equalizer in the 64th minute that enabled Palestino to salvage a 1-1 series-opening home draw with Independiente Medellin.
German Cano scored in the 60th minute for the Colombian club.
At Cordoba, Argentina:
Juan Ramirez (58') and Tomas Pochettino (87') each scored once as Talleres de Cordoba blanked visiting Sao Paulo 2-0 in their series-opening match.
At Manta, Ecuador:
Bernardo Anor's equalizer in the 34th minute lifted Caracas FC to a series-opening 1-1 road draw with Delfin.
Carlos Garces scored for the Uruguayan club by converting his penalty kick in the 20th minute.
At Montevideo, Uruguay:
Xavier Arreaga scored the winning goal in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time as Barcelona SC of Ecuador knocked off Defensor Sporting 2-1 on the road in the opening match of their two-game series.
At Las Condes, Chile:
Julian Fernandez produced the equalizer in the 64th minute that enabled Palestino to salvage a 1-1 series-opening home draw with Independiente Medellin.
German Cano scored in the 60th minute for the Colombian club.
At Cordoba, Argentina:
Juan Ramirez (58') and Tomas Pochettino (87') each scored once as Talleres de Cordoba blanked visiting Sao Paulo 2-0 in their series-opening match.
At Manta, Ecuador:
Bernardo Anor's equalizer in the 34th minute lifted Caracas FC to a series-opening 1-1 road draw with Delfin.
Carlos Garces scored for the Uruguayan club by converting his penalty kick in the 20th minute.
At Montevideo, Uruguay:
Xavier Arreaga scored the winning goal in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time as Barcelona SC of Ecuador knocked off Defensor Sporting 2-1 on the road in the opening match of their two-game series.
Tuesday, February 05, 2019
Copa Libertadores: Second Qualifying Round Opens
The second round of Copa Libertadores qualifying opened on Tuesday with three games.
At Montevideo, Uruguay:
Ricardo Oliveira scored twice (29', 77') as Brazil's Atletico Mineiro gained a series-opening 2-2 road draw with Danubio.
Federico Rodriguez (45'+2) and Sergio Felipe (80') produced the scoring for the Uruguayan club.
At Arequipa, Peru:
Alexis Arias scored the only goal of the match in the 54th minute as Melgar took the measure of visiting Universidad de Chile 1-0 in their series-opening contest.
At La Paz, Bolivia:
Adrian Martinez provided the equalizer in the 81st minute to carry Club Libertad to a series-opening 1-1 road draw with The Strongest.
Marvin Bejarano scored for the hosts in the 59th minute.
At Montevideo, Uruguay:
Ricardo Oliveira scored twice (29', 77') as Brazil's Atletico Mineiro gained a series-opening 2-2 road draw with Danubio.
Federico Rodriguez (45'+2) and Sergio Felipe (80') produced the scoring for the Uruguayan club.
At Arequipa, Peru:
Alexis Arias scored the only goal of the match in the 54th minute as Melgar took the measure of visiting Universidad de Chile 1-0 in their series-opening contest.
At La Paz, Bolivia:
Adrian Martinez provided the equalizer in the 81st minute to carry Club Libertad to a series-opening 1-1 road draw with The Strongest.
Marvin Bejarano scored for the hosts in the 59th minute.
AFC Champions League Qualifying Opens With Clean Sweep For Guests
The qualifying stage of the AFC Champions League opened on Tuesday with three games making up the entire opening round of qualifying.
WEST REGION:
At Amman, Jordan:
Jumaa Saeed scored the winning goal in the 68th minute as Al-Kuwait---from Kuwait (where else?)---overcame a two-goal deficit to knock off Al-Wihdat 3-2 on the road to advance to the second qualifying round.
For the Kuwaiti club, their next test will be a road match in Iran against Zob Ahan next Tuesday.
EAST REGION:
At Bacolod, Philippines:
Haung Htet Soe scored the winning goal in the 59th minute as Burma's Yangon United knocked off hosts Ceres-Negros 2-1 on the road to advance to the second qualifying round.
Next up for the Burmese club, a one-game road playoff with Thailand's Chiangrai United next Tuesday.
At Kallang, Singapore:
Alberto Goncalves da Costa, known to one and all as Beto, scored the game winner at 54 minutes as Indonesia's Persija Jakarta upended Home United 3-1 on the road.
Up next for the Indonesian club, a one-game playoff with Australia's Newcastle Jets on the road next Tuesday.
Here are the match-up for the second qualifying round with all eight one-game series to take place next Tuesday.
EAST REGION:
At Ipoh, Malaysia:
Perak (Malaysia) vs. Kitchee SC (Hong Kong)
At Pathum Thani, Thailand:
Bangkok United (Thailand) vs. Hanoi FC (Vietnam)
At Chiang Rai, Thailand:
Chiangrai United (Thailand) vs. Yangon United (Burma)
At Newcastle, Australia:
Newcastle Jets (Australia) vs. Persija Jakarta (Indonesia)
WEST REGION:
At Tashkent, Uzbekistan:
Pakhtakor (Uzbekistan) vs. Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya (Iraq)
At Olmaliq, Uzbekistan:
AGMK (Uzbekistan) vs. Istikol (Tajikistan)
At Qods, Iran:
Saipa (Iran) vs. Minerva Punjab (India)
At Isfahan, Iran:
Zob Ahan (Iran) vs. Al-Kuwait (Kuwait)
WEST REGION:
At Amman, Jordan:
Jumaa Saeed scored the winning goal in the 68th minute as Al-Kuwait---from Kuwait (where else?)---overcame a two-goal deficit to knock off Al-Wihdat 3-2 on the road to advance to the second qualifying round.
For the Kuwaiti club, their next test will be a road match in Iran against Zob Ahan next Tuesday.
EAST REGION:
At Bacolod, Philippines:
Haung Htet Soe scored the winning goal in the 59th minute as Burma's Yangon United knocked off hosts Ceres-Negros 2-1 on the road to advance to the second qualifying round.
Next up for the Burmese club, a one-game road playoff with Thailand's Chiangrai United next Tuesday.
At Kallang, Singapore:
Alberto Goncalves da Costa, known to one and all as Beto, scored the game winner at 54 minutes as Indonesia's Persija Jakarta upended Home United 3-1 on the road.
Up next for the Indonesian club, a one-game playoff with Australia's Newcastle Jets on the road next Tuesday.
Here are the match-up for the second qualifying round with all eight one-game series to take place next Tuesday.
EAST REGION:
At Ipoh, Malaysia:
Perak (Malaysia) vs. Kitchee SC (Hong Kong)
At Pathum Thani, Thailand:
Bangkok United (Thailand) vs. Hanoi FC (Vietnam)
At Chiang Rai, Thailand:
Chiangrai United (Thailand) vs. Yangon United (Burma)
At Newcastle, Australia:
Newcastle Jets (Australia) vs. Persija Jakarta (Indonesia)
WEST REGION:
At Tashkent, Uzbekistan:
Pakhtakor (Uzbekistan) vs. Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya (Iraq)
At Olmaliq, Uzbekistan:
AGMK (Uzbekistan) vs. Istikol (Tajikistan)
At Qods, Iran:
Saipa (Iran) vs. Minerva Punjab (India)
At Isfahan, Iran:
Zob Ahan (Iran) vs. Al-Kuwait (Kuwait)
Monday, February 04, 2019
Eagles Too Much For Lions In Lisbon Derby
At Lisbon:
In Sunday action from the Portuguese Liga, Ruben Diaz scored the winning goal in the 47th minute as SL Benfica defeated Sporting CP 4-2 on the road in the latest edition of the Lisbon Derby.
In Sunday action from the Portuguese Liga, Ruben Diaz scored the winning goal in the 47th minute as SL Benfica defeated Sporting CP 4-2 on the road in the latest edition of the Lisbon Derby.
Parakeets Erase Two-Goal Deficit To Gain Road Draw With Yellow Submarine
At Villarreal, Spain:
In Sunday Spanish Primera Division action, Daniele Bonera (OG-75') and Roberto Rosales (81') each scored a goal as Espanyol came back from two goals down to gain a 2-2 road draw with Villarreal.
Vincente Iborra (37') and Santi Cazorla (PK-65') each scored once for the relegation-threatened Yellow Submarine.
In Sunday Spanish Primera Division action, Daniele Bonera (OG-75') and Roberto Rosales (81') each scored a goal as Espanyol came back from two goals down to gain a 2-2 road draw with Villarreal.
Vincente Iborra (37') and Santi Cazorla (PK-65') each scored once for the relegation-threatened Yellow Submarine.
Rossoneri Gain Road Draw With Roma
At Rome:
In Sunday, Italian Serie A action, Nicolo Zaniolo's equalizer in the 46th minute lifted AS Roma to a 1-1 home draw with AC Milan.
Krzysztof Piatek scored for the Rossoneri in the 26th minute.
In Sunday, Italian Serie A action, Nicolo Zaniolo's equalizer in the 46th minute lifted AS Roma to a 1-1 home draw with AC Milan.
Krzysztof Piatek scored for the Rossoneri in the 26th minute.
Saturday, February 02, 2019
Badly Needed Win For Monaco
At Fontvieille, Monaco:
In Saturday French Ligue 1 action, Cesc Fabregas scored the winning goal in the 62nd minute as AS Monaco defeated visiting Toulouse 2-1.
In Saturday French Ligue 1 action, Cesc Fabregas scored the winning goal in the 62nd minute as AS Monaco defeated visiting Toulouse 2-1.
Bayern Knocked Off At Leverkusen
At Leverkusen, Germany:
Kevin Volland scored the game winner in the 63rd minute on Saturday as Bayer Leverkusen knocked off visiting Bayern Munich 3-1 in German Bundesliga action.
Kevin Volland scored the game winner in the 63rd minute on Saturday as Bayer Leverkusen knocked off visiting Bayern Munich 3-1 in German Bundesliga action.
Wolves Knock Off Toffees In Liverpool
At Liverpool, England:
Raul Jimenez scored the winning goal in the 45th minute as Wolverhampton Wanderers won their third straight English Premier League match on Saturday, 3-1 on the road at Everton's expense.
Raul Jimenez scored the winning goal in the 45th minute as Wolverhampton Wanderers won their third straight English Premier League match on Saturday, 3-1 on the road at Everton's expense.
OFC Champions League Qualifying: Kiwi Blow Out Lotoha'apai United, Join Tupapa Maraerenga In Advancing To Group Stage Proper
The qualifying round of the OFC Champions League concluded on Saturday with two games contested at CIFA Academy Field, Matavera, Cook Islands:
In the opener, Paulo Scanlan delivered a quadruple (3', 40', 43', 74') while Lotial Mano added a double (11', 69') as Kiwi destroyed Lotoha'apai United 9-1 to advance to the group stage of the tournament.
In the finale, Harlem Simiona scored the game winner in the 89th minute as Tupapa Maraerenga defeated American Samoa's Pago Youth 2-1.
Final Qualifying Group Standings:
1. Tupapa Maraerenga (GP: 3; GD: +7; PTS: 9)
2. Kiwi FC (GP: 3; GD: +6; PTS: 6)
3. Lotoha'apai United (GP: 3; GD: -7; PTS: 3)
4. Pago Youth (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 0)
Tupapa Maraerenga and Kiwi FC advanced to the group stage, which is set to open next Sunday.
GROUP A (all games to be contested at Yoshida Stadium, Kone, New Caledonia, starting February 10):
Hienghene Sport (New Caledonia)
Toti City (Papua New Guinea)
AS Tefana (Tahiti)
Malampa Revivors (Vanuatu)
GROUP B (all games to be contested at Churchill Park, Lautoka, Fiji, starting February 10):
Lautoka (Fiji)
Central Sport (Tahiti)
Henderson Eels (Solomon Islands)
Morobe Wawens (Papua New Guinea)
GROUP C (all games to be contested at Korman Stadium, Port Vila, Vanuatu, starting February 23):
Erakor Golden Star (Vanuatu)
Team Wellington (New Zealand; defending champions)
Ba FC (Fiji)
Kiwi FC (Samoa)
GROUP D (all games to be contested at Lawson Tama Stadium, Honiara, Solomon Islands, starting February 24):
Solomon Warriors (Solomon Islands)
Auckland City (New Zealand)
AS Magenta (New Caledonia)
Tupapa Maraerenga (Cook Islands)
In the opener, Paulo Scanlan delivered a quadruple (3', 40', 43', 74') while Lotial Mano added a double (11', 69') as Kiwi destroyed Lotoha'apai United 9-1 to advance to the group stage of the tournament.
In the finale, Harlem Simiona scored the game winner in the 89th minute as Tupapa Maraerenga defeated American Samoa's Pago Youth 2-1.
Final Qualifying Group Standings:
1. Tupapa Maraerenga (GP: 3; GD: +7; PTS: 9)
2. Kiwi FC (GP: 3; GD: +6; PTS: 6)
3. Lotoha'apai United (GP: 3; GD: -7; PTS: 3)
4. Pago Youth (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 0)
Tupapa Maraerenga and Kiwi FC advanced to the group stage, which is set to open next Sunday.
GROUP A (all games to be contested at Yoshida Stadium, Kone, New Caledonia, starting February 10):
Hienghene Sport (New Caledonia)
Toti City (Papua New Guinea)
AS Tefana (Tahiti)
Malampa Revivors (Vanuatu)
GROUP B (all games to be contested at Churchill Park, Lautoka, Fiji, starting February 10):
Lautoka (Fiji)
Central Sport (Tahiti)
Henderson Eels (Solomon Islands)
Morobe Wawens (Papua New Guinea)
GROUP C (all games to be contested at Korman Stadium, Port Vila, Vanuatu, starting February 23):
Erakor Golden Star (Vanuatu)
Team Wellington (New Zealand; defending champions)
Ba FC (Fiji)
Kiwi FC (Samoa)
GROUP D (all games to be contested at Lawson Tama Stadium, Honiara, Solomon Islands, starting February 24):
Solomon Warriors (Solomon Islands)
Auckland City (New Zealand)
AS Magenta (New Caledonia)
Tupapa Maraerenga (Cook Islands)
CAF Champions League
CAF Champions League group-stage action continued on Saturday with six games as it reached its' midway point.
GROUP A:
At Enugu, Nigeria:
Mohammed Nahiri provided the game's only score by converting a penalty kick in the 20th minute as Wydad Casablanca defeated Lobi Stars 1-0 on the road.
GROUP A STANDINGS:
1. Mamelodi Sundowns (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
2. Wydad Casablanca (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
3. ASEC Mimosas (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 3)
4. Lobi Stars (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
NOTES: Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Wydad Casablanca 2-1 at home on January 19; ASEC Mimosas defeated visiting Lobi Stars 1-0, also on January 19.
GROUP B:
At Bulawayo, Zimbabwe:
Hamed Assoko's successful penalty kick in the 51st minute provided all the scoring as Horoya defeated FC Platinum 1-0 on the road.
At Johannesburg, South Africa:
Orlando Pirates and visiting Esperance de Tunis battled to a 0-0 stalemate.
Group B Standings:
1. Orlando Pirates (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 5)
2. Esperance de Tunis (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 5)
3. Horoya (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
4. FC Platinum (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 1)
GROUP C:
At Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo:
Kevin Mondeko (11', 39'), Jackson Muleka (37', 61'), and Tresor Mputu Mabi (76', 83') each scored twice as TP Mazembe slaughtered visiting Club Africain 8-0.
Group C Standings:
1. CS Constantine (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
2. TP Mazembe (GP: 2; GD: +5; PTS: 3)
3. Club Africain (GP: 2; GD: -9; PTS: 0)
NOTE: Ismaily of Egypt were disqualified from the tournament back on January 23 because of boorish "fan" behavior at their January 18 home match against Club Africain. The results of both of Ismaily's contests were annulled.
GROUP D:
At Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo:
Mohamed Hammia (PK-45') and Sid Ali Yahia Cherif (88') each scored once as JS Saoura overcame a two-goal deficit and gained a 2-2 road draw with AS Vita Club.
Kazadi Kasengu (14') and Jean-Marc Makusu (37') each tallied once for the Congolese club.
At Alexandria, Egypt:
Karim Nedved scored twice (33', 40') as Al-Ahly scored all the goals in the opening half as they destroyed visiting Simba 5-0.
Group D Standings:
1. Al-Ahly (GP: 3; GD: +7; PTS: 7)
2. AS Vita Club (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 4)
3. Simba SC (GP: 3; GD: -7; PTS: 3)
4. JS Saoura (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 2)
GROUP A:
At Enugu, Nigeria:
Mohammed Nahiri provided the game's only score by converting a penalty kick in the 20th minute as Wydad Casablanca defeated Lobi Stars 1-0 on the road.
GROUP A STANDINGS:
1. Mamelodi Sundowns (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
2. Wydad Casablanca (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
3. ASEC Mimosas (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 3)
4. Lobi Stars (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
NOTES: Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Wydad Casablanca 2-1 at home on January 19; ASEC Mimosas defeated visiting Lobi Stars 1-0, also on January 19.
GROUP B:
At Bulawayo, Zimbabwe:
Hamed Assoko's successful penalty kick in the 51st minute provided all the scoring as Horoya defeated FC Platinum 1-0 on the road.
At Johannesburg, South Africa:
Orlando Pirates and visiting Esperance de Tunis battled to a 0-0 stalemate.
Group B Standings:
1. Orlando Pirates (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 5)
2. Esperance de Tunis (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 5)
3. Horoya (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
4. FC Platinum (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 1)
GROUP C:
At Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo:
Kevin Mondeko (11', 39'), Jackson Muleka (37', 61'), and Tresor Mputu Mabi (76', 83') each scored twice as TP Mazembe slaughtered visiting Club Africain 8-0.
Group C Standings:
1. CS Constantine (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
2. TP Mazembe (GP: 2; GD: +5; PTS: 3)
3. Club Africain (GP: 2; GD: -9; PTS: 0)
NOTE: Ismaily of Egypt were disqualified from the tournament back on January 23 because of boorish "fan" behavior at their January 18 home match against Club Africain. The results of both of Ismaily's contests were annulled.
GROUP D:
At Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo:
Mohamed Hammia (PK-45') and Sid Ali Yahia Cherif (88') each scored once as JS Saoura overcame a two-goal deficit and gained a 2-2 road draw with AS Vita Club.
Kazadi Kasengu (14') and Jean-Marc Makusu (37') each tallied once for the Congolese club.
At Alexandria, Egypt:
Karim Nedved scored twice (33', 40') as Al-Ahly scored all the goals in the opening half as they destroyed visiting Simba 5-0.
Group D Standings:
1. Al-Ahly (GP: 3; GD: +7; PTS: 7)
2. AS Vita Club (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 4)
3. Simba SC (GP: 3; GD: -7; PTS: 3)
4. JS Saoura (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 2)
Friday, February 01, 2019
CAF Champions League: Mamelodi Sundowns Too Much For ASEC Mimosas
At Pretoria, South Africa:
In the lone Friday contest from the CAF Champions League's group stage, Themba Zwane scored the game winner in the 56th minute as Mamelodi Sundowns defeated visiting ASEC Mimosas 3-1.
In the lone Friday contest from the CAF Champions League's group stage, Themba Zwane scored the game winner in the 56th minute as Mamelodi Sundowns defeated visiting ASEC Mimosas 3-1.
MAROONS TOP BLUE SAMURAI FOR FIRST ASIAN CUP TITLE
At Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates:
Abdulaziz Hatem scored the winning goal in the 27th minute on Friday as Qatar knocked off Japan 3-1 in the AFC Asian Cup Final.
For the Maroons, it was their first continental championship. They will compete in the 2021 FIFA Confederations Cup, in an Asian country to be determined.
Abdulaziz Hatem scored the winning goal in the 27th minute on Friday as Qatar knocked off Japan 3-1 in the AFC Asian Cup Final.
For the Maroons, it was their first continental championship. They will compete in the 2021 FIFA Confederations Cup, in an Asian country to be determined.
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