At Fukuoka, Japan:
Yuya Osako (59') and Daiki Iwamasa (71') provided the second-half scoring as Kashima Antlers overcame a 1-0 halftime deficit on Friday to defeat Avispa Fukuoka 2-1 on the road for their first J. League Division One win of the season.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Nutrilite Canadian Championship: Whitcaps and TFC Take Semifinal Openers On Road
The Nutrilite Canadian Championship got underway with the opening matches of the two semifinal-round series on Wednesday.
At Montreal:
Terry Dunfield scored the only goal of the match at 67 minutes as the Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS) took the opening game of their two-game semifinal series 1-0 on the road over the Montreal Impact (NASL).
At Edmonton, Alberta:
Maicon Santos scored twice (35', 61') as Toronto FC (MLS) manhandled hosts FC Edmonton (NASL) 3-0 in game one of their two-match series.
The two series will conclude at Vancouver and Toronto with the winners advancing to the two-game final, with the tournament winner moving on to the preliminary round for a group-stage berth in next season's CONCACAF Champions League.
At Montreal:
Terry Dunfield scored the only goal of the match at 67 minutes as the Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS) took the opening game of their two-game semifinal series 1-0 on the road over the Montreal Impact (NASL).
At Edmonton, Alberta:
Maicon Santos scored twice (35', 61') as Toronto FC (MLS) manhandled hosts FC Edmonton (NASL) 3-0 in game one of their two-match series.
The two series will conclude at Vancouver and Toronto with the winners advancing to the two-game final, with the tournament winner moving on to the preliminary round for a group-stage berth in next season's CONCACAF Champions League.
Copa Libertadores: Flu Take Series Opener; Penarol and Internacional Draw
The last two two-game series in the Round of 16 in the Copa Libertadores got under way on Thursday.
At Montevideo, Uruguay:
Leandro Damiao's equalizer at 64 minutes lifted Internacional to a 1-1 game-one road draw with Penarol, who goal came at 36 minutes from Matias Coroju.
At Rio de Janeiro, Brazil:
de Miranda Martiniano Rafael Moura (3'), Marquinhos (71'), and Dario Conca (74') each scored a goal as Fluminense defeated visiting Club Libertad 3-1 in game one of their two-match series.
At Montevideo, Uruguay:
Leandro Damiao's equalizer at 64 minutes lifted Internacional to a 1-1 game-one road draw with Penarol, who goal came at 36 minutes from Matias Coroju.
At Rio de Janeiro, Brazil:
de Miranda Martiniano Rafael Moura (3'), Marquinhos (71'), and Dario Conca (74') each scored a goal as Fluminense defeated visiting Club Libertad 3-1 in game one of their two-match series.
Benfica and Porto Take Europa League Semifinal Series Openers
The semifinal round of the Europa League opened with two games on Thursday.
At Lisbon, Portugal:
Oscar Cardozo scored the winning goal at 59 minutes (pictured here) as Benfica took the opening game of their two-match all-Portuguese series with Sporting Braga 2-1.
At Porto, Portugal:
After trailing 1-0 at halftime, FC Porto all but assured of an all-Portuguese Europa League final next month in Dublin with a 5-1 series-opening home fistbeating of Villarreal. Radamel Falcao Garcia scored four, count 'em, four goals (PK-49', 67', 75', 90', that's him celebrating after scoring his first goal).
Both photos from Getty Images
At Lisbon, Portugal:
Oscar Cardozo scored the winning goal at 59 minutes (pictured here) as Benfica took the opening game of their two-match all-Portuguese series with Sporting Braga 2-1.
At Porto, Portugal:
After trailing 1-0 at halftime, FC Porto all but assured of an all-Portuguese Europa League final next month in Dublin with a 5-1 series-opening home fistbeating of Villarreal. Radamel Falcao Garcia scored four, count 'em, four goals (PK-49', 67', 75', 90', that's him celebrating after scoring his first goal).
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
STRIPED GANG KNOCK OFF RSL ON THE ROAD TO SECURE CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE CROWN
At Sandy, Utah:
Humberto Suazo scored the only goal of the match (45') as Monterrey knocked off Real Salt Lake 1-0 on the road Wednesday night in game two of their two-match CONCACAF Champions League to win the series 3-2 on aggregate. The Striped Gang will represent CONCACAF in this coming December's FIFA Club World Cup in Japan.
The defeat ended RSL's 34-match home unbeaten streak in all competitions.
Humberto Suazo scored the only goal of the match (45') as Monterrey knocked off Real Salt Lake 1-0 on the road Wednesday night in game two of their two-match CONCACAF Champions League to win the series 3-2 on aggregate. The Striped Gang will represent CONCACAF in this coming December's FIFA Club World Cup in Japan.
The defeat ended RSL's 34-match home unbeaten streak in all competitions.
Copa Libertadores:
Four games were played on Wednesday as the first week of Round of 16 play in the Copa Libertadores continued.
At Chiapas, Mexico:
Jackson Martinez scored at 57 minutes to carry Jaguares to a 1-1 game-one home draw with Junior Barranquilla. Luis Paez scored for the visiting Colombian club at 6 minutes with what might still be a precious away goal as far as this two-game series is concerned.
At La Plata, Argentina:
Estudiantes La Plata were held to a 0-0 home stalemate in their series opener with Paraguay's Cerro Porteno.
At Manizales, Colombia:
Wallyson (72') and Jose Ortigoza (82') provided the scoring as Cruzeiro held off hosts Once Caldas 2-1 in the opening contest of their two-match series.
At Santos, Brazil:
Paulo Henrique scored the only goal of the match at 38 minutes as Santos took game one of their two-match series 1-0 at home against Club America.
At Chiapas, Mexico:
Jackson Martinez scored at 57 minutes to carry Jaguares to a 1-1 game-one home draw with Junior Barranquilla. Luis Paez scored for the visiting Colombian club at 6 minutes with what might still be a precious away goal as far as this two-game series is concerned.
At La Plata, Argentina:
Estudiantes La Plata were held to a 0-0 home stalemate in their series opener with Paraguay's Cerro Porteno.
At Manizales, Colombia:
Wallyson (72') and Jose Ortigoza (82') provided the scoring as Cruzeiro held off hosts Once Caldas 2-1 in the opening contest of their two-match series.
At Santos, Brazil:
Paulo Henrique scored the only goal of the match at 38 minutes as Santos took game one of their two-match series 1-0 at home against Club America.
UEFA Champions League: Barca (With Leo The Lions Scoring Both Goals) Top 10-Man Real Madrid In Semifinal Opener
At Madrid:
In Wednesday's opening contest of their two-game UEFA Champions League semifinal series, Barcelona, thanks to goals from Lionel Messi (76', 87'), defeated ten-man Real Madrid 2-0 on the road. The two-match series is slated to end at Barcelona next Tuesday. Pictured here, we see Jose Pinto (in purple) attempting to pick a fight with the Real Madrid team at halftime, leading to his dismissal from the bench.
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In Wednesday's opening contest of their two-game UEFA Champions League semifinal series, Barcelona, thanks to goals from Lionel Messi (76', 87'), defeated ten-man Real Madrid 2-0 on the road. The two-match series is slated to end at Barcelona next Tuesday. Pictured here, we see Jose Pinto (in purple) attempting to pick a fight with the Real Madrid team at halftime, leading to his dismissal from the bench.
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
US Open Cup: Revs Knock DCU Out Of Qualifying Tournament
At Boyds, Maryland:
Kheli Dube scored twice on Tuesday (37', 47') as the New England Revolution knocked off DC United 3-2 on the road to advance to the qualification finals for a berth in the proper US Open Cup tournament.
Kheli Dube scored twice on Tuesday (37', 47') as the New England Revolution knocked off DC United 3-2 on the road to advance to the qualification finals for a berth in the proper US Open Cup tournament.
Copa Libertadores: Universidad Catolica and Velez Sarsfield Take Series Openers
Two games were played on Tuesday as the knockout stage of the Copa Libertadores commenced, starting with the Round of 16.
At Porto Alegre, Brazil:
Lucas Pratto scored twice (28', 73') as Universidad Catolica took all three points from the opening game of their two-game series with Gremio, a 2-1 triumph on the road.
At Buenos Aires:
Augusto Fernandez scored twice early (8', 11') as Velez Sarsfield coasted to an easy 3-0 series-opening win over visiting LDU Quito.
At Porto Alegre, Brazil:
Lucas Pratto scored twice (28', 73') as Universidad Catolica took all three points from the opening game of their two-game series with Gremio, a 2-1 triumph on the road.
At Buenos Aires:
Augusto Fernandez scored twice early (8', 11') as Velez Sarsfield coasted to an easy 3-0 series-opening win over visiting LDU Quito.
Linfield Way Too Much For Lisburn Distillery As Blues Lock Up League Crown
At Ballyskeagh, Northern Ireland:
In Tuesday IFA Premiership championship playoff action, Michael Carvill scored twice (30', 65') as Linfield demolished hosts Lisburn Distillery to sew up the league crown and assure themselves of playing in the first round of qualifying for next season's UEFA Champions League.
In Tuesday IFA Premiership championship playoff action, Michael Carvill scored twice (30', 65') as Linfield demolished hosts Lisburn Distillery to sew up the league crown and assure themselves of playing in the first round of qualifying for next season's UEFA Champions League.
Potters Blast Wolves
At Stoke-on-Trent, England:
Kenwyne Jones (16'), Ryan Shawcross (45'), and Jermaine Pennant (51') each provided a goal as Stoke City delivered a 3-0 Tuesday English Premier League home beatdown to sagging Wolverhampton.
Kenwyne Jones (16'), Ryan Shawcross (45'), and Jermaine Pennant (51') each provided a goal as Stoke City delivered a 3-0 Tuesday English Premier League home beatdown to sagging Wolverhampton.
UEFA Champions League: Red Devils 90 Minutes Away From Wembley
At Gelsenkirchen, Germany:
Ryan Giggs (67', becoming the oldest goal scorer in Champions League history, pictured here) and Wayne Rooney (69') provided the scoring as Manchester United blanked Schalke 2-0 on the road in the opening game of their two-match UEFA Champions League semifinal series on Tuesday. The return match will take place at Manchester, England next Wednesday.
Getty Images Photo
Ryan Giggs (67', becoming the oldest goal scorer in Champions League history, pictured here) and Wayne Rooney (69') provided the scoring as Manchester United blanked Schalke 2-0 on the road in the opening game of their two-match UEFA Champions League semifinal series on Tuesday. The return match will take place at Manchester, England next Wednesday.
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Monday, April 25, 2011
Rosenborg In The Win Column At Last
At Trondheim, Norway:
In Monday Eliteserien action, Michael Jamtfall (2') and Rade Prica (30') provided the goalpower that carried Rosenborg to their first win of the league season, 2-0 over visiting Valerenga.
In Monday Eliteserien action, Michael Jamtfall (2') and Rade Prica (30') provided the goalpower that carried Rosenborg to their first win of the league season, 2-0 over visiting Valerenga.
Big Win For TNS
At Oswestry, England:
In Monday Welsh Premier League action, Chris Sharp scored twice (14', 54') as The New Saints defeated visiting Llanelli 3-1.
In Monday Welsh Premier League action, Chris Sharp scored twice (14', 54') as The New Saints defeated visiting Llanelli 3-1.
Grasshoppers Jump Out Of Basement
At Thun, Switzerland:
Innocent Emeghara scored the only goal of the match at 20 minutes on Monday as Grasshoppers climbed from tenth to seventh in the Swiss Super League standings following their 1-0 road win over FC Thun.
Innocent Emeghara scored the only goal of the match at 20 minutes on Monday as Grasshoppers climbed from tenth to seventh in the Swiss Super League standings following their 1-0 road win over FC Thun.
Chalk Up Another Win For The Lions
At Copenhagen, Denmark:
In Monday action from the Danish SuperLiga, Claudemir (76') and Cristian Bolanos (84') each scored once in the second half as FC Copenhagen blanked visiting Silkeborg 2-0.
In Monday action from the Danish SuperLiga, Claudemir (76') and Cristian Bolanos (84') each scored once in the second half as FC Copenhagen blanked visiting Silkeborg 2-0.
Dons and Rovers Battle To Scoreless Draw
At Nailsworth, England:
Monday's contest between Forest Green Rovers and visiting Accrington Stanley (who clinched second place in the English Blue Square Premier Conference) ended in a 0-0 deadlock.
Monday's contest between Forest Green Rovers and visiting Accrington Stanley (who clinched second place in the English Blue Square Premier Conference) ended in a 0-0 deadlock.
Stanley and Shrews Go Scoreless In Battle Of Promotion Hopefuls
At Shrewsbury, England:
In action from League Two, Accrington Stanley (currently in fifth place) and hosts Shrewsbury Town (who dropped to fourth) battled to a 0-0 stalemate.
In action from League Two, Accrington Stanley (currently in fifth place) and hosts Shrewsbury Town (who dropped to fourth) battled to a 0-0 stalemate.
Saints Continue Run Toward Promotion
At Southampton, England:
Richard Lambert (PK-50') and Jose Fonte (82') provided the scoring in the second half as promotion-chasing Southampton defeated visiting Hartlepool United 2-0 in Monday English League Two action. The Saints remain in second place in the league standings.
Richard Lambert (PK-50') and Jose Fonte (82') provided the scoring in the second half as promotion-chasing Southampton defeated visiting Hartlepool United 2-0 in Monday English League Two action. The Saints remain in second place in the league standings.
Forest Help Playoff Chances
At Bristol, England:
Kris Boyd scored twice (4', PK-43') and Luke Chambers scored the game winner (72') as Nottingham Forest helped their chances of grabbing a promotion playoff spot with a 3-2 Monday English League Championship road win over Bristol City. Forest currently sit in sixth place in the league standings---the final promotion playoff berth, by two points over Millwall and Burnley.
Kris Boyd scored twice (4', PK-43') and Luke Chambers scored the game winner (72') as Nottingham Forest helped their chances of grabbing a promotion playoff spot with a 3-2 Monday English League Championship road win over Bristol City. Forest currently sit in sixth place in the league standings---the final promotion playoff berth, by two points over Millwall and Burnley.
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