At Commerce City, Colorado:
Fredy Montero scored the only goal of the match at 19 minutes as the Seattle Sounders stretched their unbeaten streak to five games with a 1-0 road win over the Colorado Rapids in the only Friday Major League Soccer contest. The victory was a costly one for the Sounders, as midfielder Steve Zakuani suffered a lower right leg injury in the third minute as Rapids midfielder Brian Mullan was given a straight red card, leaving Colorado with only ten men for the rest of the game.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Rovers Too Much For UCD
At Dublin, Ireland:
Karl Sheppard (69'), Ronan Finn (72'), and Billy Dennehy (82') provided the second-half goalpower as Shamrock Rovers defeated visiting UCD Dublin 3-1 in Friday play in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland.
Karl Sheppard (69'), Ronan Finn (72'), and Billy Dennehy (82') provided the second-half goalpower as Shamrock Rovers defeated visiting UCD Dublin 3-1 in Friday play in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland.
Derry City Battle St. Patrick's To A 1-1 Draw
At Derry (Londonderry), Northern Ireland:
Danny North scored at 79 minutes to carry St. Patrick's to a 1-1 road draw with Derry City in Friday League of Ireland Premier Division action. James McClean scored at 71 minutes for the Candystripes.
Danny North scored at 79 minutes to carry St. Patrick's to a 1-1 road draw with Derry City in Friday League of Ireland Premier Division action. James McClean scored at 71 minutes for the Candystripes.
Saints Fall At Home
At Oswestry, England:
Paul Fowler (76'), Matthew Rees (78'), and Craig Hughes (85') each scored once as Neath knocked off The New Saints 3-2 on the road in Friday Welsh Premier League action.
Paul Fowler (76'), Matthew Rees (78'), and Craig Hughes (85') each scored once as Neath knocked off The New Saints 3-2 on the road in Friday Welsh Premier League action.
Dons Top Mansfield Town In Preparation For Promotion Playoffs
At Kingston upon Thames, England:
Jamie Stuart (68') and Christian Jolley (86') each scored once on Friday as AFC Wimbledon, bound for the promotion playoffs, defeated visiting Mansfield Town 2-1 in English Blue Square Premier Conference action.
Jamie Stuart (68') and Christian Jolley (86') each scored once on Friday as AFC Wimbledon, bound for the promotion playoffs, defeated visiting Mansfield Town 2-1 in English Blue Square Premier Conference action.
Goalkeeping Error Helps Forest Move Into Promotion Playoff Position
At West Bridgford, England:
A fumble from goalkeeper Chris Weale enabled Paul McKenna to score the winning goal at 84 minutes as Nottingham Forest defeated visiting Leicester City 3-2 in Friday English League Championship action. The win moved Forest up to seventh place in the league standings----the final promotion playoff berth.
A fumble from goalkeeper Chris Weale enabled Paul McKenna to score the winning goal at 84 minutes as Nottingham Forest defeated visiting Leicester City 3-2 in Friday English League Championship action. The win moved Forest up to seventh place in the league standings----the final promotion playoff berth.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Thierry Henry Double Helps Red Bulls Thrash DC United
At Washington:
In Thursday's one Major League Soccer contest, Thierry Henry scored twice in the first half (11', 37') as the New York Red Bulls coasted to an easy 4-0 road beat down of DC United.
In Thursday's one Major League Soccer contest, Thierry Henry scored twice in the first half (11', 37') as the New York Red Bulls coasted to an easy 4-0 road beat down of DC United.
Lions Chalk Up Another Win
At Lyngby, Denmark:
Cristian Bolanos (25') and Dame N'Doye (86') provided the tallies that carried FC Copenhagen (who have won the league title and a berth in the third qualifying round---Champions Group---for next season's UEFA Champions League) past visiting Lyngby BK 2-1 on the road in Thursday Danish SuperLiga action.
Cristian Bolanos (25') and Dame N'Doye (86') provided the tallies that carried FC Copenhagen (who have won the league title and a berth in the third qualifying round---Champions Group---for next season's UEFA Champions League) past visiting Lyngby BK 2-1 on the road in Thursday Danish SuperLiga action.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Copa Libertadores: Fluminense, Cerro Porteno, and Santos Advance As Group Stage Play Ends
Group stage action in the Copa Libertadores concluded with four games played on Wednesday.
Group Three:
At Montevideo, Uruguay:
A 0-0 draw on the road against Club Nacional was good enough for Club America as the Mexican club qualified for the Round of 16.
At Buenos Aires:
Fred scored twice (40', PK-88') as Fluminense doubled up on Argentinos Juniors 4-2 on the road to clinch a berth in the knockout stage.
FINAL GROUP THREE STANDINGS:
1. Club America (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 10)
2. Fluminense (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 8)
3. Club Nacional (Uruguay) (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 8)
4. Argentinos Juniors (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 7)
Club America and Fluminense advanced to the knockout stage.
Group Five:
At Santiago, Chile:
Jonathan Fabbro scored twice (42', 87') as Cerro Porteno clinched a berth in the knockout stage with a 3-2 road win over Colo-Colo.
At Santos, Brazil:
Neymar (4'), Jonathan Cicero Moreira (13'), and Danilo Luiz da Silva (72') each delivered a goal as Santos laid claim to a berth in the Round of 16 with a 3-1 home win over Deportivo Tachira.
FINAL GROUP FIVE STANDINGS:
1. Cerro Porteno (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 11)
2. Santos FC (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 11)
3. Colo-Colo (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 9)
4. Deportivo Tachira (GP: 6; GD: -7; PTS: 2)
Cerro Porteno and Santos advanced to the knockout stage.
Group Three:
At Montevideo, Uruguay:
A 0-0 draw on the road against Club Nacional was good enough for Club America as the Mexican club qualified for the Round of 16.
At Buenos Aires:
Fred scored twice (40', PK-88') as Fluminense doubled up on Argentinos Juniors 4-2 on the road to clinch a berth in the knockout stage.
FINAL GROUP THREE STANDINGS:
1. Club America (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 10)
2. Fluminense (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 8)
3. Club Nacional (Uruguay) (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 8)
4. Argentinos Juniors (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 7)
Club America and Fluminense advanced to the knockout stage.
Group Five:
At Santiago, Chile:
Jonathan Fabbro scored twice (42', 87') as Cerro Porteno clinched a berth in the knockout stage with a 3-2 road win over Colo-Colo.
At Santos, Brazil:
Neymar (4'), Jonathan Cicero Moreira (13'), and Danilo Luiz da Silva (72') each delivered a goal as Santos laid claim to a berth in the Round of 16 with a 3-1 home win over Deportivo Tachira.
FINAL GROUP FIVE STANDINGS:
1. Cerro Porteno (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 11)
2. Santos FC (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 11)
3. Colo-Colo (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 9)
4. Deportivo Tachira (GP: 6; GD: -7; PTS: 2)
Cerro Porteno and Santos advanced to the knockout stage.
CONCACAF Champions League Final: RSL Gain 2-2 Draw In Monterrey In Series Opener
At Monterrey, Mexico:
Nat Borchers (34') and Javier Morales (88') each tallied what might turn out to be a precious away goal on Wednesday night as Real Salt Lake gained a series-opening 2-2 road draw in the opening match of the two-game CONCACAF Champions League final against Monterrey. Jesus De Nigris (17') and Humberto Suazo (PK-62') each tallied once for the Striped Gang. The return match will be played next Wednesday night at Sandy, Utah.
Nat Borchers (34') and Javier Morales (88') each tallied what might turn out to be a precious away goal on Wednesday night as Real Salt Lake gained a series-opening 2-2 road draw in the opening match of the two-game CONCACAF Champions League final against Monterrey. Jesus De Nigris (17') and Humberto Suazo (PK-62') each tallied once for the Striped Gang. The return match will be played next Wednesday night at Sandy, Utah.
Gent and Anderlecht Battle To 1-1 Stalemate
At Ghent, Belgium:
Roland Juhasz delivered the equalizer at 37 minutes on Wednesday, lifting RSC Anderlecht to a 1-1 road draw with KAA Gent in Belgian Juliper League championship playoff action. Tim Smolders scored for the hosts at 12 minutes.
Roland Juhasz delivered the equalizer at 37 minutes on Wednesday, lifting RSC Anderlecht to a 1-1 road draw with KAA Gent in Belgian Juliper League championship playoff action. Tim Smolders scored for the hosts at 12 minutes.
St. Gallen Knock Off Grasshoppers At Zurich
At Zurich, Switzerland:
In a battle of relegation-threatened clubs, Nico Abegglen (42'), Ezequiel Scarione (64'), and Fabian Frei (78') each tallied once as last-place FC St. Gallen knocked off ninth-place Grasshoppers 3-1 on the road in Wednesday Swiss Super League action.
In a battle of relegation-threatened clubs, Nico Abegglen (42'), Ezequiel Scarione (64'), and Fabian Frei (78') each tallied once as last-place FC St. Gallen knocked off ninth-place Grasshoppers 3-1 on the road in Wednesday Swiss Super League action.
Easy Win For Bhoys
At Kilmarnock, Scotland:
In the lone Wednesday Scottish Premier League contest, Kris Commons scored twice (4', 34') as Celtic belted hosts Kilmarnock to climb back within one point of league-leading Rangers.
In the lone Wednesday Scottish Premier League contest, Kris Commons scored twice (4', 34') as Celtic belted hosts Kilmarnock to climb back within one point of league-leading Rangers.
Cristiano Ronaldo's Overtime Goal Helps Galacticos Cop King's Cup
At Valencia, Spain:
Cristiano Ronaldo's overtime goal at 103 minutes lifted Real Madrid to a 1-0 victory over arch-rivals Barcelona in the championship match of the Copa Del Rey on Wednesday. It was the 18th such title for Los Galacticos. This was the second of four contests between the two club scheduled over an 18-day period. They still have their two contests in UEFA Champions League semifinal round action over the next two weeks.
Cristiano Ronaldo's overtime goal at 103 minutes lifted Real Madrid to a 1-0 victory over arch-rivals Barcelona in the championship match of the Copa Del Rey on Wednesday. It was the 18th such title for Los Galacticos. This was the second of four contests between the two club scheduled over an 18-day period. They still have their two contests in UEFA Champions League semifinal round action over the next two weeks.
AFC Champions League: Al-Jazira and Arema Eliminated
Match Day #4 in AFC Champions League group stage play concluded with eight Wednesday contests.
Group A:
At Doha, Qatar:
Amara Diane scored the only goal of the match at 19 minutes as Al-Gharafa defeated visiting Sepahan 1-0.
At Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates:
Yasser Al-Qahtani scored twice (56', 65'), while Mirel Radoi scored the winning goal with his successful penalty kick at 77 minutes as visiting Al-Hilal eliminated Al-Jazira from the tournament with a 3-2 road win.
GROUP A STANDINGS:
1. Sepahan Esfahan FC (GP: 4; GD: +6; PTS: 9)
2. Al-Hilal (GP: 4; GD: +3; PTS: 9)
3. Al-Gharafa (GP: 4; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
4. Al-Jazira# (GP: 4; GD: -7; PTS: 1)
#Eliminated
Group C:
At Tehran, Iran:
Anvar Rajabov (60'), Hayrulla Karimov (PK-71'), and Viktor Karpenko (90'+5) each scored once as FC Bunyodkor defeated Persepolis 3-1 on the road.
At Jeddah, Saudi Arabia:
Al-Wahda held hosts Al-Ittihad to a 0-0 stalemate.
GROUP C STANDINGS:
1. Al-Ittihad* (GP: 4; GD: +6; PTS: 10)
2. FC Bunyodkor (GP: 4; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
3. Al-Wahda FC (GP: 4; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
4. Persepolis FC (GP: 4; GD: -4; PTS: 2)
*Clinched berth in knockout stage
Group E:
At Melbourne, Australia:
Carlos Hernandez (44') and Kevin Muscat (45'+1) provided the scoring shortly before halftime as Melbourne Victory held off visiting Tianjin Teda 2-1.
At Suita, Japan:
Adriano scored twice (26', 48') as Gamba Osaka defeated visiting Jeju United 2-1.
GROUP E STANDINGS:
1. Tianjin Teda FC (GP: 4; GD: +1; PTS: 7)
2. Gamba Osaka (GP: 4; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
3. Jeju United FC (GP: 4; GD: -1; PTS: 6)
4. Melbourne Victory (GP: 4; GD: -4; PTS: 4)
Group G:
At Jinan, China:
Five different goal scorers----Deng Zhouxiang (25'), Obina (44'), Han Peng (71'), Mirakhmadjon Muzaffar (81'), and Wang Yongpo (90'+2)----each scored once as Shandong Luneng eliminated Arema from the tournament by demolishing the visiting Indonesian club 5-0.
At Jeonju, South Korea:
Lee Dong-Gook provided all the scoring (77') as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors blanked visiting Cerezo Osaka 1-0.
GROUP G STANDINGS:
1. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (GP: 4; GD: +5; PTS: 9)
2. Shandong Luneng (GP: 4; GD: +6; PTS: 7)
3. Cerezo Osaka (GP: 4; GD: -1; PTS: 6)
4. Arema FC# (GP: 4; GD: -10; PTS: 1)
#Eliminated
Group A:
At Doha, Qatar:
Amara Diane scored the only goal of the match at 19 minutes as Al-Gharafa defeated visiting Sepahan 1-0.
At Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates:
Yasser Al-Qahtani scored twice (56', 65'), while Mirel Radoi scored the winning goal with his successful penalty kick at 77 minutes as visiting Al-Hilal eliminated Al-Jazira from the tournament with a 3-2 road win.
GROUP A STANDINGS:
1. Sepahan Esfahan FC (GP: 4; GD: +6; PTS: 9)
2. Al-Hilal (GP: 4; GD: +3; PTS: 9)
3. Al-Gharafa (GP: 4; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
4. Al-Jazira# (GP: 4; GD: -7; PTS: 1)
#Eliminated
Group C:
At Tehran, Iran:
Anvar Rajabov (60'), Hayrulla Karimov (PK-71'), and Viktor Karpenko (90'+5) each scored once as FC Bunyodkor defeated Persepolis 3-1 on the road.
At Jeddah, Saudi Arabia:
Al-Wahda held hosts Al-Ittihad to a 0-0 stalemate.
GROUP C STANDINGS:
1. Al-Ittihad* (GP: 4; GD: +6; PTS: 10)
2. FC Bunyodkor (GP: 4; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
3. Al-Wahda FC (GP: 4; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
4. Persepolis FC (GP: 4; GD: -4; PTS: 2)
*Clinched berth in knockout stage
Group E:
At Melbourne, Australia:
Carlos Hernandez (44') and Kevin Muscat (45'+1) provided the scoring shortly before halftime as Melbourne Victory held off visiting Tianjin Teda 2-1.
At Suita, Japan:
Adriano scored twice (26', 48') as Gamba Osaka defeated visiting Jeju United 2-1.
GROUP E STANDINGS:
1. Tianjin Teda FC (GP: 4; GD: +1; PTS: 7)
2. Gamba Osaka (GP: 4; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
3. Jeju United FC (GP: 4; GD: -1; PTS: 6)
4. Melbourne Victory (GP: 4; GD: -4; PTS: 4)
Group G:
At Jinan, China:
Five different goal scorers----Deng Zhouxiang (25'), Obina (44'), Han Peng (71'), Mirakhmadjon Muzaffar (81'), and Wang Yongpo (90'+2)----each scored once as Shandong Luneng eliminated Arema from the tournament by demolishing the visiting Indonesian club 5-0.
At Jeonju, South Korea:
Lee Dong-Gook provided all the scoring (77') as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors blanked visiting Cerezo Osaka 1-0.
GROUP G STANDINGS:
1. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (GP: 4; GD: +5; PTS: 9)
2. Shandong Luneng (GP: 4; GD: +6; PTS: 7)
3. Cerezo Osaka (GP: 4; GD: -1; PTS: 6)
4. Arema FC# (GP: 4; GD: -10; PTS: 1)
#Eliminated
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Copa Libertadores: Final Week Of Group Stage Play Begins
Four games were played on Tuesday to open the final week of Copa Libertadores Group Stage play.
Group One:
At Asuncion, Paraguay:
Thanks to goals from Jorge Gonzalez (10') and Nicolas Pavlovich (16'), Club Libertad blanked visiting San Luis 2-0.
At Lima, Peru:
Wason Renteria (16') and Matias Mirabaje (76') each delivered a goal as Once Caldas jumped Univsidad San Martin for the second knockout-stage berth from Group A with their 2-0 road win over the Peruvian club.
FINAL GROUP ONE STANDINGS:
1. Club Libertad (GP: 6; GD: +8; PTS: 14)
2. Once Caldas (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 7)
3. Universidad San Martin (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 6)
4. San Luis (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 5)
Club Libertad and Once Caldas advanced to the knockout stage.
Group Six:
At Cochabamba, Bolivia:
Fabio Mineiro (76') and Nicky Torres (81') each scored a goal as Club Jorge Wilstermann came from behind to pick up their only win of the group stage, a 2-1 home win over Jaguares. Despite the defeat, the visiting Mexican club still qualified for the knockout stage.
At Porto Alegre, Brazil:
Rafael Sobis (51') and Leandro Damiao (84') each tallied a goal as Internacional defeated visiting Club Sport Emelec 2-0, eliminating the Colombian club from the tournament.
FINAL GROUP SIX STANDINGS:
1. Internacional (GP: 6; GD: +11; PTS: 13)
2. Jaguares (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 9)
3. Club Sport Emelec (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 8)
4. Club Jorge Wilstermann (GP: 6; GD: -8; PTS: 4)
Internacional and Jaguares advanced to the knockout stage.
Group One:
At Asuncion, Paraguay:
Thanks to goals from Jorge Gonzalez (10') and Nicolas Pavlovich (16'), Club Libertad blanked visiting San Luis 2-0.
At Lima, Peru:
Wason Renteria (16') and Matias Mirabaje (76') each delivered a goal as Once Caldas jumped Univsidad San Martin for the second knockout-stage berth from Group A with their 2-0 road win over the Peruvian club.
FINAL GROUP ONE STANDINGS:
1. Club Libertad (GP: 6; GD: +8; PTS: 14)
2. Once Caldas (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 7)
3. Universidad San Martin (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 6)
4. San Luis (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 5)
Club Libertad and Once Caldas advanced to the knockout stage.
Group Six:
At Cochabamba, Bolivia:
Fabio Mineiro (76') and Nicky Torres (81') each scored a goal as Club Jorge Wilstermann came from behind to pick up their only win of the group stage, a 2-1 home win over Jaguares. Despite the defeat, the visiting Mexican club still qualified for the knockout stage.
At Porto Alegre, Brazil:
Rafael Sobis (51') and Leandro Damiao (84') each tallied a goal as Internacional defeated visiting Club Sport Emelec 2-0, eliminating the Colombian club from the tournament.
FINAL GROUP SIX STANDINGS:
1. Internacional (GP: 6; GD: +11; PTS: 13)
2. Jaguares (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 9)
3. Club Sport Emelec (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 8)
4. Club Jorge Wilstermann (GP: 6; GD: -8; PTS: 4)
Internacional and Jaguares advanced to the knockout stage.
Chalk Up Another Loss For "The Pride of Stockholm"
At Gothenburg, Sweden:
In Tuesday Allsvenskan action, Eric Bassombeng (45') and Mervan Celik (62') each tallied once as GAIS came from behind to overtake visiting Djurgarden 2-1.
In Tuesday Allsvenskan action, Eric Bassombeng (45') and Mervan Celik (62') each tallied once as GAIS came from behind to overtake visiting Djurgarden 2-1.
Blues Hold Off Visiting Glentoran
At Belfast, Northern Ireland:
In Tuesday IFA Premiership championship playoff action, Philip Lowry scored twice (3', 55') and Chris Casement added the winning goal (80') as Linfield held off visiting Glentoran 3-2.
In Tuesday IFA Premiership championship playoff action, Philip Lowry scored twice (3', 55') and Chris Casement added the winning goal (80') as Linfield held off visiting Glentoran 3-2.
Rangers Bloody-Up Eight-Man Dundee United
At Dundee, Scotland:
In the lone Tuesday Scottish Premier League contest, Steven Whittaker converted on two of his three penalty kicks (22', 60') as Rangers demolished eight-man Dundee United 4-0 on the road to open up their lead atop the SPL standings to four points over Celtic.
In the lone Tuesday Scottish Premier League contest, Steven Whittaker converted on two of his three penalty kicks (22', 60') as Rangers demolished eight-man Dundee United 4-0 on the road to open up their lead atop the SPL standings to four points over Celtic.
AFC Champions League: Second Half of Group Stage Play Begins
The second half of group stage action in the AFC Champions League commenced on Tuesday.
Group B:
At Tashkent, Uzbekistan:
Stanislav Andreev (28') and Egor Krimets (88') provided the scoring that lifted Pakhtakor Tashkent to a 2-0 home victory over Esteghlal.
At Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
Hussein Sulaimani's late equalizer (75') salvaged a 1-1 home draw for Al-Nassr in their match with Al-Sadd, whose goal came from Majdi Siddiq at 37 minutes.
GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. Al-Sadd (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 8)
2. Al-Nassr (GP: 4; GD: 0; PTS: 5)
3. Esteghlal Tehran FC (GP: 4; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
4. Pakhtakor Tashkent (GP: 4; GD: -2; PTS: 4)Group D:
At Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates:
Hadj Bougueche scored twice (27', 41') as Emirates Club defeated visiting Al-Shabab 2-1 and took over second place in Group D.
At Isfahan, Iran:
Esmaeil Farhadi scored the lone goal of the match (21') as Zob Ahan blanked visiting Al-Rayyan 1-0.
GROUP D STANDINGS:
1. Zob Ahan Isfahan FC (GP: 4; GD: +4; PTS: 10)
2. Emirates Club (GP: 4; GD: -1; PTS: 6)
3. Al-Shabab (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 5)
4. Al-Rayyan (GP: 4; GD: -5; PTS: 1)
Group F:
At Seoul, South Korea:
Mu Kanazaki (26') and Kensuke Nagai (81') each scored once as Nagoya Grampus knocked off FC Seoul 2-0 on the road.
At Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates:
Omar Abdulrahman's 60th-minute goal provided all the scoring as Al-Ain defeated Hangzhou Greentown 1-0 at home.
GROUP F STANDINGS:
1. Nagoya Grampus (GP: 4; GD: +4; PTS: 7)
2. FC Seoul (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
3. Al-Ain (GP: 4; GD: -4; PTS: 4)
4. Hangzhou Greentown (GP: 4; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
Group H:
At Tokyo:
In a match that was moved from Kashima due to last months earthquake and tsunami, Yuzo Tashiro's equalizer at 55 minutes enabled Kahima Antlers to salvage a 1-1 home draw with Suwon Samsung Bluewings (Yeom Ki-Hun scoring for the visitors at 48 minutes).
At Shanghai, China:
Bruno Cazarine scored twice (45'+1, 59') and Mark Bridge added the game winner (90'+3) as Sydney FC came from behind to defeat Shanghai Shenhua 3-2 on the road.
GROUP H STANDINGS:
1. Suwon Samsung Bluewings (GP: 4; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
2. Kashima Antlers (GP: 4; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
3. Sydney FC (GP: 4; GD: -2; PTS: 5)
4. Shanghai Shenhua (GP: 4; GD: -5; PTS: 2)
Group B:
At Tashkent, Uzbekistan:
Stanislav Andreev (28') and Egor Krimets (88') provided the scoring that lifted Pakhtakor Tashkent to a 2-0 home victory over Esteghlal.
At Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
Hussein Sulaimani's late equalizer (75') salvaged a 1-1 home draw for Al-Nassr in their match with Al-Sadd, whose goal came from Majdi Siddiq at 37 minutes.
GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. Al-Sadd (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 8)
2. Al-Nassr (GP: 4; GD: 0; PTS: 5)
3. Esteghlal Tehran FC (GP: 4; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
4. Pakhtakor Tashkent (GP: 4; GD: -2; PTS: 4)Group D:
At Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates:
Hadj Bougueche scored twice (27', 41') as Emirates Club defeated visiting Al-Shabab 2-1 and took over second place in Group D.
At Isfahan, Iran:
Esmaeil Farhadi scored the lone goal of the match (21') as Zob Ahan blanked visiting Al-Rayyan 1-0.
GROUP D STANDINGS:
1. Zob Ahan Isfahan FC (GP: 4; GD: +4; PTS: 10)
2. Emirates Club (GP: 4; GD: -1; PTS: 6)
3. Al-Shabab (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 5)
4. Al-Rayyan (GP: 4; GD: -5; PTS: 1)
Group F:
At Seoul, South Korea:
Mu Kanazaki (26') and Kensuke Nagai (81') each scored once as Nagoya Grampus knocked off FC Seoul 2-0 on the road.
At Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates:
Omar Abdulrahman's 60th-minute goal provided all the scoring as Al-Ain defeated Hangzhou Greentown 1-0 at home.
GROUP F STANDINGS:
1. Nagoya Grampus (GP: 4; GD: +4; PTS: 7)
2. FC Seoul (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
3. Al-Ain (GP: 4; GD: -4; PTS: 4)
4. Hangzhou Greentown (GP: 4; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
Group H:
At Tokyo:
In a match that was moved from Kashima due to last months earthquake and tsunami, Yuzo Tashiro's equalizer at 55 minutes enabled Kahima Antlers to salvage a 1-1 home draw with Suwon Samsung Bluewings (Yeom Ki-Hun scoring for the visitors at 48 minutes).
At Shanghai, China:
Bruno Cazarine scored twice (45'+1, 59') and Mark Bridge added the game winner (90'+3) as Sydney FC came from behind to defeat Shanghai Shenhua 3-2 on the road.
GROUP H STANDINGS:
1. Suwon Samsung Bluewings (GP: 4; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
2. Kashima Antlers (GP: 4; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
3. Sydney FC (GP: 4; GD: -2; PTS: 5)
4. Shanghai Shenhua (GP: 4; GD: -5; PTS: 2)
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