At Omdurman, Sudan:
Edward Sadomba scored the only goal of the match on Sunday at 73 minutes as Al-Hilal blanked visiting Club Africain 1-0 in the opening game of their two-match series with a berth in the group stage of the CAF Champions League at stake.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Road Win For Boca
At Buenos Aires:
Cristian Chavez (18'), Nicolas Colazo (45'), and Martin Palermo (82') provided the goals that carried Boca Juniors to an impressive 3-0 road win over Huracan in Sunday Argentinian Primera Division action.
Cristian Chavez (18'), Nicolas Colazo (45'), and Martin Palermo (82') provided the goals that carried Boca Juniors to an impressive 3-0 road win over Huracan in Sunday Argentinian Primera Division action.
A Welcome Goal From Georgie Helps Monaco Top Rennes To Climb Up To 15th Place
At Fontvieille, Monaco:
Georgie Welcome scored the game's lone goal at 73 minutes on Sunday as AS Monaco climbed up to 15th place in the Ligue 1 standings following their 1-0 home win over UEFA Champions League-chasing Rennes.
Georgie Welcome scored the game's lone goal at 73 minutes on Sunday as AS Monaco climbed up to 15th place in the Ligue 1 standings following their 1-0 home win over UEFA Champions League-chasing Rennes.
A Welcome Goal From Georgie Helps Monaco Top Rennes To Climb Up To 15th Place
At Fontvieille, Monaco:
Georgie Welcome scored the game's lone goal at 73 minutes on Sunday as AS Monaco climbed up to 15th place in the Ligue 1 standings following their 1-0 home win over UEFA Champions League-chasing Rennes.
Georgie Welcome scored the game's lone goal at 73 minutes on Sunday as AS Monaco climbed up to 15th place in the Ligue 1 standings following their 1-0 home win over UEFA Champions League-chasing Rennes.
Parakeets' European Hopes Further Damaged
At Gijon, Spain:
Nacho Novo's goal at 71 minutes carried Sporting Gijon to a 1-0 Spanish Primera Division Sunday victory over Espanyol. The loss all but extinguished the Parakeets' chances of European play while victorious Sporting helped their chances of avoiding relegation.
Nacho Novo's goal at 71 minutes carried Sporting Gijon to a 1-0 Spanish Primera Division Sunday victory over Espanyol. The loss all but extinguished the Parakeets' chances of European play while victorious Sporting helped their chances of avoiding relegation.
Tigres Clinch Group One Clausura Title
At Morelia, Mexico:
In Sunday action from Mexico's top flight, Lucas Lobos (14'), Alan Pulido (83'), and Alberto Acosta (88') each tallied a goal as Tigres locked up the Group One Clausura title with a 3-0 road win over Morelia.
In Sunday action from Mexico's top flight, Lucas Lobos (14'), Alan Pulido (83'), and Alberto Acosta (88') each tallied a goal as Tigres locked up the Group One Clausura title with a 3-0 road win over Morelia.
More Misery For Djurgarden
At Stockholm, Sweden:
Christopher Telo scored twice on Sunday (52', 65') as IFK Norrkoping moved atop the Allsvenskan standings following their 3-1 road win at the expense of struggling Djurgarden.
Christopher Telo scored twice on Sunday (52', 65') as IFK Norrkoping moved atop the Allsvenskan standings following their 3-1 road win at the expense of struggling Djurgarden.
Road Win For Anderlecht
At Lokeren, Belgium:
Matias Suarez (29') and Romelo Lukaku (61') provided the scoring punch that carried RSC Anderlecht to a 2-1 road win in Sunday Belgian Julier League championship playoff action over Lokeren.
Matias Suarez (29') and Romelo Lukaku (61') provided the scoring punch that carried RSC Anderlecht to a 2-1 road win in Sunday Belgian Julier League championship playoff action over Lokeren.
Ajax Plug Struggling Excelsior
At Amsterdam, Netherlands:
Lorenzo Ebicilio scored twice (13', 78') on Sunday as Ajax Amsterdam climbed up to second place in the Dutch Eredivisie standings following their 4-1 beat down of visiting---and relegation-threatened---Excelsior. The win place Ajax one point in back of league-leading FC Twente with two games remaining in the season.
Lorenzo Ebicilio scored twice (13', 78') on Sunday as Ajax Amsterdam climbed up to second place in the Dutch Eredivisie standings following their 4-1 beat down of visiting---and relegation-threatened---Excelsior. The win place Ajax one point in back of league-leading FC Twente with two games remaining in the season.
Scoreless Old Firm Derby
At Glasgow, Scotland:
Rangers and visiting Celtic battled to a 0-0 stalemate in Sunday's latest edition of the Old Firm Derby. 'Gers goalkeeper Allan McGregor saved Georgios Samaras' penalty kick at 83 minutes to preserve the hosts one-point lead over the Bhoys in the Scottish Premier League standings.
Rangers and visiting Celtic battled to a 0-0 stalemate in Sunday's latest edition of the Old Firm Derby. 'Gers goalkeeper Allan McGregor saved Georgios Samaras' penalty kick at 83 minutes to preserve the hosts one-point lead over the Bhoys in the Scottish Premier League standings.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
MLS: Comeback Wins For Goats, Hoops; Revs Also Win; Galaxy Too Much For Timbers
Six games were played in Major League Soccer on Saturday.
At Santa Clara, California:
Alejandro Moreno (45') and Mariano Trujillo (85') provided the scoring as Chivas USA came from behind on the road to defeat the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 for their first win of the season.
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
George John (53') and Eric Avila (82') each provided a tally in the second half as FC Dallas came from behind to overtake the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1 on the road.
At Toronto:
Emilio Renteria's header in the 49th minute carried the Columbus Crew to a 1-1 road draw with Toronto FC. Tony Tchani scored at 41 minutes for the hosts.
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Rajko Lekic scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute as the New England Revolution came from behind to top visiting Sporting Kansas City 3-2.
At Bridgeview, Illinois:
Bobby Boswell's equalizer at 83 minutes carried the Houston Dynamo to a 1-1 road draw with the Chicago Fire. Diego Chaves scored for the hosts at 17 minutes.
At Carson, California:
Landon Donovan had a hand in all three goals, assisting on Chad Barrett's tally in the fourth minute while scoring two himself (PK-8', 67') as the Los Angeles Galaxy manhandled the visiting Portland Timbers 3-0.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. New York (GP: 6; GD: +7; PTS: 11)
2. Philadelphia (GP: 5; GD: +2; PTS: 10)
3. Houston (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 9)
4. Columbus (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 9)
5. New England (GP: 7; GD: -1; PTS: 9)
6. DC United (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 7)
7. Toronto FC (GP: 7; GD: -3; PTS: 7)
8. Chicago (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 5)
9. Kansas City (GP: 5; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Los Angeles (GP: 8; GD: +3; PTS: 15)
2. Real Salt Lake (GP: 4; GD: +7; PTS: 12)
3. Colorado (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 9)
4. Seattle (GP: 7; GD: 0; PTS: 9)
5. FC Dallas (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 7)
6. Portland (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 7)
7. Vancouver (GP: 7; GD: -2; PTS: 6)
8. Chivas USA (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 6)
9. San Jose (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 5)
At Santa Clara, California:
Alejandro Moreno (45') and Mariano Trujillo (85') provided the scoring as Chivas USA came from behind on the road to defeat the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 for their first win of the season.
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
George John (53') and Eric Avila (82') each provided a tally in the second half as FC Dallas came from behind to overtake the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1 on the road.
At Toronto:
Emilio Renteria's header in the 49th minute carried the Columbus Crew to a 1-1 road draw with Toronto FC. Tony Tchani scored at 41 minutes for the hosts.
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Rajko Lekic scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute as the New England Revolution came from behind to top visiting Sporting Kansas City 3-2.
At Bridgeview, Illinois:
Bobby Boswell's equalizer at 83 minutes carried the Houston Dynamo to a 1-1 road draw with the Chicago Fire. Diego Chaves scored for the hosts at 17 minutes.
At Carson, California:
Landon Donovan had a hand in all three goals, assisting on Chad Barrett's tally in the fourth minute while scoring two himself (PK-8', 67') as the Los Angeles Galaxy manhandled the visiting Portland Timbers 3-0.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. New York (GP: 6; GD: +7; PTS: 11)
2. Philadelphia (GP: 5; GD: +2; PTS: 10)
3. Houston (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 9)
4. Columbus (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 9)
5. New England (GP: 7; GD: -1; PTS: 9)
6. DC United (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 7)
7. Toronto FC (GP: 7; GD: -3; PTS: 7)
8. Chicago (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 5)
9. Kansas City (GP: 5; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Los Angeles (GP: 8; GD: +3; PTS: 15)
2. Real Salt Lake (GP: 4; GD: +7; PTS: 12)
3. Colorado (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 9)
4. Seattle (GP: 7; GD: 0; PTS: 9)
5. FC Dallas (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 7)
6. Portland (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 7)
7. Vancouver (GP: 7; GD: -2; PTS: 6)
8. Chivas USA (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 6)
9. San Jose (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 5)
Robinho Draws Rossoneri Closer To Serie A Crown
At Brescia, Italy:
Robinho scored the only goal of the match at 82 minutes on Saturday as AC Milan defeated relegation-threatened Brescia 1-0 in Serie A action. The win placed the Rossoneri eight points up on Inter Milan with four games left in the league season, while the loss left the hosts five points adrift from safety.
Robinho scored the only goal of the match at 82 minutes on Saturday as AC Milan defeated relegation-threatened Brescia 1-0 in Serie A action. The win placed the Rossoneri eight points up on Inter Milan with four games left in the league season, while the loss left the hosts five points adrift from safety.
Blues All But Crowned League Champs
At Belfast, Northern Ireland:
Peter Thompson scored the only goal of the match at 56 minutes on Saturday as Linfield all but locked up the IFA Premiership title with a 1-0 home win over Cliftonville in championship playoff action. The Blues need only one point from their two remaining games to claim the league crown and a berth in the opening round of qualifying for next season's UEFA Champions League.
Peter Thompson scored the only goal of the match at 56 minutes on Saturday as Linfield all but locked up the IFA Premiership title with a 1-0 home win over Cliftonville in championship playoff action. The Blues need only one point from their two remaining games to claim the league crown and a berth in the opening round of qualifying for next season's UEFA Champions League.
Bulls Fall At Home
At Wals-Siezenheim, Austria:
Julius Perstaller scored twice (9', 55') and Carlos Merino added the game winner (62') on Saturday as FC Wacker Tirol came from behind to knock off hosts FC Red Bull Salzburg 3-2 in Austrian Bundesliga action.
Julius Perstaller scored twice (9', 55') and Carlos Merino added the game winner (62') on Saturday as FC Wacker Tirol came from behind to knock off hosts FC Red Bull Salzburg 3-2 in Austrian Bundesliga action.
CAF Champions League: Round of 16 Action Commences
The second round proper of the CAF Champions League got under way on Saturday with four games.
At Luanda, Angola:
Zinedine Bensalem's stoppage-time equalizer (90'+3) carried MC Alger to a 1-1 road draw in the opening match of their two-game series with Inter Luanda. Pedro Henriques scored at 9 minutes for the hosts.
At Ndola, Zambia:
ZESCO United battled visiting Al-Ahly to a 0-0 deadlock in the opening match of their two-game series.
At Tunis, Tunisia:
Oussama Darragi scored twice (14', PK-32') as Esperance ST demolished visiting ASC Diaraf 5-0 in the opening match of their two-game series.
At Casablanca, Morocco:
Mustapha Allaoui scored the game's lone goal at 16 minutes as Wydad Casablanca blanked visiting TP Mazembe 1-0 in their series opener.
At Luanda, Angola:
Zinedine Bensalem's stoppage-time equalizer (90'+3) carried MC Alger to a 1-1 road draw in the opening match of their two-game series with Inter Luanda. Pedro Henriques scored at 9 minutes for the hosts.
At Ndola, Zambia:
ZESCO United battled visiting Al-Ahly to a 0-0 deadlock in the opening match of their two-game series.
At Tunis, Tunisia:
Oussama Darragi scored twice (14', PK-32') as Esperance ST demolished visiting ASC Diaraf 5-0 in the opening match of their two-game series.
At Casablanca, Morocco:
Mustapha Allaoui scored the game's lone goal at 16 minutes as Wydad Casablanca blanked visiting TP Mazembe 1-0 in their series opener.
None Too Triumphant Return To J.League Action For Antlers
At Kashima, Japan:
Saturday marked the return of action from the J.League after a month-long postponement in the wake of the massive earthquake and tsunami that took place in Japan.
Shohei Ogura (3'), Yuzo Kurihaha (76') and Daiki Iwarnasa (OG-90') provided the scoring for Yokohama F. Marinos as the guests dominated Kashima Antlers 3-0.
Saturday marked the return of action from the J.League after a month-long postponement in the wake of the massive earthquake and tsunami that took place in Japan.
Shohei Ogura (3'), Yuzo Kurihaha (76') and Daiki Iwarnasa (OG-90') provided the scoring for Yokohama F. Marinos as the guests dominated Kashima Antlers 3-0.
Super Mario's Late Equalizer Salvages Road Point For Bayern
At Frankfurt, Germany:
Mario Gomez successfully converted a penalty kick in the 89th minute on Saturday as Bayern Munich gained a 1-1 road draw in German Bundesliga action against relegation-threatened Eintracht Frankfurt, whose score came from Sebastian Rode at 53 minutes.
Mario Gomez successfully converted a penalty kick in the 89th minute on Saturday as Bayern Munich gained a 1-1 road draw in German Bundesliga action against relegation-threatened Eintracht Frankfurt, whose score came from Sebastian Rode at 53 minutes.
Stanley Blank Visiting Bantams To Climb To Fifth
At Accrington, England:
Luke Joyce (9'), Andrew Procter (16'), and Sean McConville (45') provided the scoring as Accrington Stanley climbed up to fifth place in the English League Two standings following their 3-0 Saturday beatdown of visiting Bradford.
Luke Joyce (9'), Andrew Procter (16'), and Sean McConville (45') provided the scoring as Accrington Stanley climbed up to fifth place in the English League Two standings following their 3-0 Saturday beatdown of visiting Bradford.
Saints Knock Off League Champs
At Brighton, England:
Thanks to late heroics created by goals from David Connolly (84') and Jose Forte (89'), Southampton helped their chances of gaining automatic promotion from England's League One with a 2-1 come-from-behind road win on Saturday over Brighton. The Seagulls have already clinched the league crown and will play in the League Championship next season.
Thanks to late heroics created by goals from David Connolly (84') and Jose Forte (89'), Southampton helped their chances of gaining automatic promotion from England's League One with a 2-1 come-from-behind road win on Saturday over Brighton. The Seagulls have already clinched the league crown and will play in the League Championship next season.
Wolves Held To 1-1 Home Draw
At Wolverhampton, England:
Andrew Johnson's goal at 80 minutes lifted Fulham to a 1-1 road draw with Wolverhampton in Saturday English Premier League action. Steven Fletcher scored for relegation-threatened Wolves at 22 minutes.
Andrew Johnson's goal at 80 minutes lifted Fulham to a 1-1 road draw with Wolverhampton in Saturday English Premier League action. Steven Fletcher scored for relegation-threatened Wolves at 22 minutes.
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