Seven games were contested in Major League Soccer on Saturday.
Bridgeview, Illinois:
Dominic Oduro assisted on goals from Didier Drogba (56') and Ignacio Piatti (90'+1) as the Montreal Impact came from behind to upend the Chicago Fire 2-1 on the road.
At Washington:
Sebastian Giovinco's goal in the opening minute held up as Toronto FC knocked off hosts DC United 1-0.
At Columbus, Ohio:
In the Columbus Crew's 3-2 home win over visiting New York City, their first of the season, Justin Meram had a hand in all three Columbus goals, assisting on tallies from Ethan Finlay (7') and Kei Kamara (49'), before scoring the game winner himself in the 80th minute.
At Commerce City, Colorado:
Dominique Badji scored the winning goal in the 82nd minute as the Colorado Rapids defeated the visiting New York Red Bulls 2-1 in a contest which was delayed for a half-hour due to blizzard conditions.
At Sandy, Utah:
Juan Manuel Martinez scored the only goal of the match in the 55th minute as Real Salt Lake defeated the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0.
At Seattle:
Chad Marshall (41') and Jordan Morris (71') each scored a goal as the Seattle Sounders held off the visiting Philadelphia Union 2-1. Andreas Ivanschitz assisted on both Seattle goals.
At Portland, Oregon:
Fanendo Adi scored twice (65', 90'+9) as the Portland Timbers snapped a five-match winless streak by holding off the visiting San Jose Earthquakes 3-1.
Saturday, April 16, 2016
OFC Champions League: Team Wellington Blast Hekari United, Advance To Semfinals
Action in Group B of the OFC Champions League concluded on Saturday with two games, both contested at QBE Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand.
In the opener, Setareki Hughes scored what proved to be the winning goal in the 19th minute as Suva FC closed out their tournament stay with a 3-1 victory over AS Lossi.
In the nightcap, Bill Robertson scored twice (21', 37') as Team Wellington demolished Hekari United 4-0 and won Group B and a berth in the semifinal round.
Final Group B Standings:
1. Team Wellington (GP: 3; GD: +7; PTS: 9)
2. PRK Hekari United (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
3. Suva FC (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
4. AS Lossi (GP: 3; GD: -7; PTS: 0)
Team Wellington won Group B and advanced to the knockout stage.
In the opener, Setareki Hughes scored what proved to be the winning goal in the 19th minute as Suva FC closed out their tournament stay with a 3-1 victory over AS Lossi.
In the nightcap, Bill Robertson scored twice (21', 37') as Team Wellington demolished Hekari United 4-0 and won Group B and a berth in the semifinal round.
Final Group B Standings:
1. Team Wellington (GP: 3; GD: +7; PTS: 9)
2. PRK Hekari United (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
3. Suva FC (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
4. AS Lossi (GP: 3; GD: -7; PTS: 0)
Team Wellington won Group B and advanced to the knockout stage.
Friday, April 15, 2016
MLS: Gio's Double Helps Galaxy Overpower Dynamo In Houston
At Houston:
In the lone Friday Major League Soccer contest, Giovani Dos Santos scored twice (4', 31') as the Los Angeles Galaxy dominated the Houston Dynamo 4-1 on the road.
In the lone Friday Major League Soccer contest, Giovani Dos Santos scored twice (4', 31') as the Los Angeles Galaxy dominated the Houston Dynamo 4-1 on the road.
Europa League Semifinal Draw
The draw for the Europa League's semifinal draw took place in Nyon, Switzerland on Friday.
Both series will open on Thursday, April 28, with the return contests to be played on Thursday, May 5. The game-one hosts are listed first.
Shakhtar Donetsk* (Ukraine) vs. Sevilla (Spain)
Villarreal (Spain) vs. Liverpool (England)
*Shakhtar Donetsk's "home" game will be played at Lviv, Ukraine due to the ongoing war conditions in Eastern Ukraine.
The winners will face off in the Europa League final, set to be contested at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland on Wednesday, May 18.
Both series will open on Thursday, April 28, with the return contests to be played on Thursday, May 5. The game-one hosts are listed first.
Shakhtar Donetsk* (Ukraine) vs. Sevilla (Spain)
Villarreal (Spain) vs. Liverpool (England)
*Shakhtar Donetsk's "home" game will be played at Lviv, Ukraine due to the ongoing war conditions in Eastern Ukraine.
The winners will face off in the Europa League final, set to be contested at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland on Wednesday, May 18.
UEFA Champions League Semifinal Draw
The draw for the semifinal round of the UEFA Champions League took place on Friday at Nyon, Switzerland.
Manchester City (England) vs. Real Madrid (Spain):
The series will open at Manchester, England on April 26 with the return match to be contested at Madrid on May 4.
Bayern Munich (Germany) vs. Atletico Madrid (Spain)
The opening contest will take place at Munich, Germany on April 27 with the return match to be contested at Madrid on May 3.
The winners will face off in the Champions League final to be played at San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy on Saturday, May 28.
The winner will play in the FIFA Club World Cup to be played in Japan this coming December.
Manchester City (England) vs. Real Madrid (Spain):
The series will open at Manchester, England on April 26 with the return match to be contested at Madrid on May 4.
Bayern Munich (Germany) vs. Atletico Madrid (Spain)
The opening contest will take place at Munich, Germany on April 27 with the return match to be contested at Madrid on May 3.
The winners will face off in the Champions League final to be played at San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy on Saturday, May 28.
The winner will play in the FIFA Club World Cup to be played in Japan this coming December.
OFC Champions League: Magenta Win Group C, Advance To Semifinals; Tefana Still Alive For Wild-Card Berth
The third and final cycle of OFC Champions League group-stage games commenced on Friday with two Group C contests taking place at QBE Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand.
In the opener, Alvin Tehau scored twice (31', 45') as AS Tefana destroyed Vailima Kiwi 7-0 to keep their chances of advancing as the second-placed club with the best record alive.
In the nightcap, Pierrot Jelewed (21'), Bill Nicholls (39'), and Jeremy Dokunego (58') each scored a goal as AS Magenta locked up the Group C title and a berth in the semifinal round with a 3-0 domination of Nadi FC.
Final Group C Standings:
1. AS Magenta (GP: 3; GD: +7; PTS: 9)
2. AS Tefana (GP: 3; GD: +10; PTS: 6)
3. Nadi FC (GP: 3; GD: -7; PTS: 3)
4. Vailima Kiwi FC (GP: 3; GD: -10; PTS: 0)
AS Magenta, by finishing atop Group C, advanced to the semifinal round while AS Tefana remained alive for the wild-card berth, awarded to the second-placed club with the best record.
In the opener, Alvin Tehau scored twice (31', 45') as AS Tefana destroyed Vailima Kiwi 7-0 to keep their chances of advancing as the second-placed club with the best record alive.
In the nightcap, Pierrot Jelewed (21'), Bill Nicholls (39'), and Jeremy Dokunego (58') each scored a goal as AS Magenta locked up the Group C title and a berth in the semifinal round with a 3-0 domination of Nadi FC.
Final Group C Standings:
1. AS Magenta (GP: 3; GD: +7; PTS: 9)
2. AS Tefana (GP: 3; GD: +10; PTS: 6)
3. Nadi FC (GP: 3; GD: -7; PTS: 3)
4. Vailima Kiwi FC (GP: 3; GD: -10; PTS: 0)
AS Magenta, by finishing atop Group C, advanced to the semifinal round while AS Tefana remained alive for the wild-card berth, awarded to the second-placed club with the best record.
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Copa Libertadores
Group-stage play in the Copa Libertadores continued on Thursday with five games.
GROUP TWO:
At Montevideo, Uruguay:
German Herrera scored the winning goal in the 69th minute as Rosario Central defeated Club Nacional 2-1 to jump the Uruguayan club and win the Group Two title and join their hosts in the knockout stage.
At Sao Paulo, Brazil:
Augustin Allione scored twice (45+3' 72') as Palmeiras demolished visiting River Plate of Uruguay 4-0 in the tournament finale for both clubs.
Final Group Two Standings::
1. Rosario Central (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 11)
2. Club Nacional (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 9)
3. Palmeiras (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 8)
4. River Plate, Uruguay (GP: 6; GD: -9; PTS: 3)
Rosario Central and Uruguay's Club Nacional advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP THREE:
At Palmira, Colombia:
Gaston Cellerino's equalizer in the 67th minute lifted Club Bolivar to a 1-1 road draw with Deportivo Cali. Jhon Lozano scored for the hosts in the fourth minute.
Group Three Standings:
1. x-Boca Juniors (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 9)
2. Racing Club de Avellaneda (GP: 5; GD: +4; PTS: 8)
3. Club Bolivar (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 5)
4. z-Deportivo Cali (GP: 5; GD: -7; PTS: 3)
x-Clinched berth in quarterfinal round
z-Eliminated from tournament
GROUP FIVE:
At Belo Horizonte, Brazil:
Tiago Pagnussat (1'), Robinho (7'), Lucas Pratto (PK-16'), and Carlos (68') each scored once as Atletico Mineiro took top spot in Group Five with their 4-0 home demolition of FBC Melgar.
At Santiago, Chile:
By holding hosts Colo-Colo to a 0-0 stalemate, Independiente del Valle locked up a spot in the knockout stage and eliminated the Chilean club.
Final Group Five Standings:
1. Atletico Mineiro (GP: 6; GD: +8; PTS: 13)
2. Independiente del Valle (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 11)
3. Colo-Colo (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 9)
4. FBC Melgar (GP: 6; GD: -10; PTS: 0)
Atletico Mineiro and Independiente del Valle advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP TWO:
At Montevideo, Uruguay:
German Herrera scored the winning goal in the 69th minute as Rosario Central defeated Club Nacional 2-1 to jump the Uruguayan club and win the Group Two title and join their hosts in the knockout stage.
At Sao Paulo, Brazil:
Augustin Allione scored twice (45+3' 72') as Palmeiras demolished visiting River Plate of Uruguay 4-0 in the tournament finale for both clubs.
Final Group Two Standings::
1. Rosario Central (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 11)
2. Club Nacional (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 9)
3. Palmeiras (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 8)
4. River Plate, Uruguay (GP: 6; GD: -9; PTS: 3)
Rosario Central and Uruguay's Club Nacional advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP THREE:
At Palmira, Colombia:
Gaston Cellerino's equalizer in the 67th minute lifted Club Bolivar to a 1-1 road draw with Deportivo Cali. Jhon Lozano scored for the hosts in the fourth minute.
Group Three Standings:
1. x-Boca Juniors (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 9)
2. Racing Club de Avellaneda (GP: 5; GD: +4; PTS: 8)
3. Club Bolivar (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 5)
4. z-Deportivo Cali (GP: 5; GD: -7; PTS: 3)
x-Clinched berth in quarterfinal round
z-Eliminated from tournament
GROUP FIVE:
At Belo Horizonte, Brazil:
Tiago Pagnussat (1'), Robinho (7'), Lucas Pratto (PK-16'), and Carlos (68') each scored once as Atletico Mineiro took top spot in Group Five with their 4-0 home demolition of FBC Melgar.
At Santiago, Chile:
By holding hosts Colo-Colo to a 0-0 stalemate, Independiente del Valle locked up a spot in the knockout stage and eliminated the Chilean club.
Final Group Five Standings:
1. Atletico Mineiro (GP: 6; GD: +8; PTS: 13)
2. Independiente del Valle (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 11)
3. Colo-Colo (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 9)
4. FBC Melgar (GP: 6; GD: -10; PTS: 0)
Atletico Mineiro and Independiente del Valle advanced to the knockout stage.
Europa League: Shakhtar, Yellow Submarine, Sevilla, Reds Advance To Semis
The quarterfinal round of the Europa League is set to conclude on Thursday with four games.
The hosts of these games, set to kick off at 12:05 PM Pacific Time, are listed first.
At Lviv, Ukraine:
Two own goals from Ricardo Ferreira (43', 73') helped Shakhtar Donetsk demolish visiting SC Braga 4-0 in game two and finish off the Portuguese club 6-1 on aggregate.
At Prague, Czech Republic:
Cedric Bakambu scored twice (5', 49') as Villarreal doubled up hosts Sparta Prague 4-2 in game two as the Yellow Submarine won their series 6-3 on aggregate.
At Seville, Spain:
After Athletic Bilbao took game two against Sevilla 2-1 on the road in regulation, the two clubs battled through 30 scoreless overtime minutes. Then, in the penalty-kick shootout, Coke, Grzegorz Krychowiak, Yevhen Konoplyanka, Steven N'Zoni, and Kevin Gameiro all converted their spot kicks, lifting the home-standing Ones from Nervion to a 5-4 PK shootout win and a berth in the semifinal round.
At Liverpool, England:
Divock Origi (48'), Philippe Coutinho (66'), Mamadou Sakho (78'), and Dejan Lovren (90'+1) each scored a second-half goal as Liverpool battled back from two two-goal deficits and upended visiting Borussia Dortmund 4-3 in game two and knocked out the German club 5-4 on aggregate.
The hosts of these games, set to kick off at 12:05 PM Pacific Time, are listed first.
At Lviv, Ukraine:
Two own goals from Ricardo Ferreira (43', 73') helped Shakhtar Donetsk demolish visiting SC Braga 4-0 in game two and finish off the Portuguese club 6-1 on aggregate.
At Prague, Czech Republic:
Cedric Bakambu scored twice (5', 49') as Villarreal doubled up hosts Sparta Prague 4-2 in game two as the Yellow Submarine won their series 6-3 on aggregate.
At Seville, Spain:
After Athletic Bilbao took game two against Sevilla 2-1 on the road in regulation, the two clubs battled through 30 scoreless overtime minutes. Then, in the penalty-kick shootout, Coke, Grzegorz Krychowiak, Yevhen Konoplyanka, Steven N'Zoni, and Kevin Gameiro all converted their spot kicks, lifting the home-standing Ones from Nervion to a 5-4 PK shootout win and a berth in the semifinal round.
At Liverpool, England:
Divock Origi (48'), Philippe Coutinho (66'), Mamadou Sakho (78'), and Dejan Lovren (90'+1) each scored a second-half goal as Liverpool battled back from two two-goal deficits and upended visiting Borussia Dortmund 4-3 in game two and knocked out the German club 5-4 on aggregate.
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
MLS: Rapids, Hoops, Quakes Grab Wednesday Wins
Three Major League Soccer contests were played on Wednesday.
At Kansas City, Kansas:
Shkelzen Gashi scored the winning goal in the 82nd minute as the Colorado Rapids knocked off Sporting Kansas City 2-1 on the road.
At San Jose, California:
Fatai Alashe (40') and Chris Wondolowski (55') delivered the goals that propelled the San Jose Earthquakes to a 2-0 home win over the New York Red Bulls.
At Portland, Oregon:
Michael Barrios (4'), Fabian Castillo (26'), and Tesho Akindele (29') each scored a first-half goal as FC Dallas held off the hosts Portland Timbers 3-1.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Montreal (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 9)
2. Philadelphia (GP: 5; GD: +2; PTS: 9)
3. Orlando City SC (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 9)
4. New England (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 7)
5. New York City FC (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 6)
6. Chicago (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 6)
7. DC United (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 6)
8. Toronto FC (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 5)
9. New York Red Bulls (GP: 6; GD: -9; PTS: 3)
10. Columbus (GP: 5; GD: -4; PTS: 2)
NOTES: With Montreal and Philadelphia level on points with nine and wins with five, the Impact have the superior goal differential (+3, to the Union's +2); with New York City, Chicago, and DC United level on points (6) and wins (1), the Citizen and Fire both have superior goal differential (0, compared to DC's -2); New York City have scored more goals (7) than Chicago (5).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. FC Dallas (GP: 7; GD: +4; PTS: 14)
2. Kansas City (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 12)
3. Real Salt Lake (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 11)
4. San Jose (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 11)
5. Colorado (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 10)
6. Los Angeles (GP: 5; GD: +4; PTS: 8)
7. Vancouver (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 7)
8. Houston (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 5)
9. Portland (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 5)
10. Seattle (GP: 5; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
NOTES: With Real Salt Lake and San Jose level on points (11) and wins (3), RSL have the superior goal differential (+3, to the Earthquakes' +2); with Houston and Portland level on points (5) and wins (1), the Dynamo have the superior goal differential (+3, to the Timbers' -5).
At Kansas City, Kansas:
Shkelzen Gashi scored the winning goal in the 82nd minute as the Colorado Rapids knocked off Sporting Kansas City 2-1 on the road.
At San Jose, California:
Fatai Alashe (40') and Chris Wondolowski (55') delivered the goals that propelled the San Jose Earthquakes to a 2-0 home win over the New York Red Bulls.
At Portland, Oregon:
Michael Barrios (4'), Fabian Castillo (26'), and Tesho Akindele (29') each scored a first-half goal as FC Dallas held off the hosts Portland Timbers 3-1.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Montreal (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 9)
2. Philadelphia (GP: 5; GD: +2; PTS: 9)
3. Orlando City SC (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 9)
4. New England (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 7)
5. New York City FC (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 6)
6. Chicago (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 6)
7. DC United (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 6)
8. Toronto FC (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 5)
9. New York Red Bulls (GP: 6; GD: -9; PTS: 3)
10. Columbus (GP: 5; GD: -4; PTS: 2)
NOTES: With Montreal and Philadelphia level on points with nine and wins with five, the Impact have the superior goal differential (+3, to the Union's +2); with New York City, Chicago, and DC United level on points (6) and wins (1), the Citizen and Fire both have superior goal differential (0, compared to DC's -2); New York City have scored more goals (7) than Chicago (5).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. FC Dallas (GP: 7; GD: +4; PTS: 14)
2. Kansas City (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 12)
3. Real Salt Lake (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 11)
4. San Jose (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 11)
5. Colorado (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 10)
6. Los Angeles (GP: 5; GD: +4; PTS: 8)
7. Vancouver (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 7)
8. Houston (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 5)
9. Portland (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 5)
10. Seattle (GP: 5; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
NOTES: With Real Salt Lake and San Jose level on points (11) and wins (3), RSL have the superior goal differential (+3, to the Earthquakes' +2); with Houston and Portland level on points (5) and wins (1), the Dynamo have the superior goal differential (+3, to the Timbers' -5).
Copa Libertadores
Six games are on the Copa Libertadores schedule for Wednesday as group-stage play continues.
GROUP ONE:
At Sao Paulo, Brazil:
Jonathan Calleri scored twice (28', 59') as Sao Paulo defeated visiting River Plate of Argentina 2-1.
Group One Standings:
1. River Plate (GP: 5; GD: +9; PTS: 8)
2. Sao Paulo (GP: 5; GD: +6; PTS: 8)
3. The Strongest (GP: 5; GD: -5; PTS: 7)
4. z-Trujillanos (GP: 5; GD: -10; PTS: 4)
z-Eliminated from tournament
GROUP THREE:
At Avellaneda, Argentina:
Nicolas Lodeiro scored the only goal of the match as Boca Juniors locked up a berth in the knockout stage following their 1-0 road win over Racing Club de Avellaneda.
GROUP SIX:
At Quito, Ecuador:
Walace scored the winning goal in the 51st minute as Gremio clinched a berth in the knockout round by eliminating LDU Quito 2-1 on the road.
Group Six Standings:
1. y-Toluca (GP: 5; GD: +5; PTS: 15)
2. x-Gremio (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 8)
3. z-San Lorenzo (GP: 5; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
4. z-LDU Quito (GP: 5; GD: -5; PTS: 3)
y-Won Group Six and clinched berth in knockout stage
x-Clinched berth in knockout stage
z-Eliminated from tournament
GROUP SEVEN:
At Asuncion, Paraguay:
Claudio Vargas got the scoring started in the 17th minute as Club Olimpia closed out their tournament stay by demolishing visiting knockout-stage-bound Deportivo Tachira 4-0.
At Manta, Ecuador:
Fidel Martinez scored twice (12', 60') as UNAM Pumas locked up the Group Seven title by defeating Club Sport Emelec 3-2 on the road.
Final Group Seven Standings:
1. UNAM Pumas (GP: 6; GD: +9; PTS: 15)
2. Deportivo Tachira (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 9)
3. Club Olimpia (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 7)
4. Club Sport Emelec (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 4)
UNAM Pumas and Deportivo Táchira advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP EIGHT:
At El Salvador, Chile:
Lino Maldonado (85') and Patricio Jerez (90'+4) each scored a goal in the final few minutes as Cobresal knocked off visiting Cerro Porteno 2-0, helping Corinthians lock up a berth in the Round of 16.
Group Eight Standings:
1. x-Corinthians (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 10)
2. Independiente Santa Fe (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 8)
3. Cerro Porteno (GP: 5; GD: -2; PTS: 7)
4. z-Cobresal (GP: 5; GD: -4; PTS; 3)
x-Clinched berth in knockout stage
z-Eliminated from tournament
GROUP ONE:
At Sao Paulo, Brazil:
Jonathan Calleri scored twice (28', 59') as Sao Paulo defeated visiting River Plate of Argentina 2-1.
Group One Standings:
1. River Plate (GP: 5; GD: +9; PTS: 8)
2. Sao Paulo (GP: 5; GD: +6; PTS: 8)
3. The Strongest (GP: 5; GD: -5; PTS: 7)
4. z-Trujillanos (GP: 5; GD: -10; PTS: 4)
z-Eliminated from tournament
GROUP THREE:
At Avellaneda, Argentina:
Nicolas Lodeiro scored the only goal of the match as Boca Juniors locked up a berth in the knockout stage following their 1-0 road win over Racing Club de Avellaneda.
GROUP SIX:
At Quito, Ecuador:
Walace scored the winning goal in the 51st minute as Gremio clinched a berth in the knockout round by eliminating LDU Quito 2-1 on the road.
Group Six Standings:
1. y-Toluca (GP: 5; GD: +5; PTS: 15)
2. x-Gremio (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 8)
3. z-San Lorenzo (GP: 5; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
4. z-LDU Quito (GP: 5; GD: -5; PTS: 3)
y-Won Group Six and clinched berth in knockout stage
x-Clinched berth in knockout stage
z-Eliminated from tournament
GROUP SEVEN:
At Asuncion, Paraguay:
Claudio Vargas got the scoring started in the 17th minute as Club Olimpia closed out their tournament stay by demolishing visiting knockout-stage-bound Deportivo Tachira 4-0.
At Manta, Ecuador:
Fidel Martinez scored twice (12', 60') as UNAM Pumas locked up the Group Seven title by defeating Club Sport Emelec 3-2 on the road.
Final Group Seven Standings:
1. UNAM Pumas (GP: 6; GD: +9; PTS: 15)
2. Deportivo Tachira (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 9)
3. Club Olimpia (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 7)
4. Club Sport Emelec (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 4)
UNAM Pumas and Deportivo Táchira advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP EIGHT:
At El Salvador, Chile:
Lino Maldonado (85') and Patricio Jerez (90'+4) each scored a goal in the final few minutes as Cobresal knocked off visiting Cerro Porteno 2-0, helping Corinthians lock up a berth in the Round of 16.
Group Eight Standings:
1. x-Corinthians (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 10)
2. Independiente Santa Fe (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 8)
3. Cerro Porteno (GP: 5; GD: -2; PTS: 7)
4. z-Cobresal (GP: 5; GD: -4; PTS; 3)
x-Clinched berth in knockout stage
z-Eliminated from tournament
UEFA Champions League: Champs Ousted By Mattress Makers; Bayern Take Out Eagles
The quarterfinal round of the UEFA Champions League closed with two Wednesday contests.
At Lisbon:
Goals from Arturo Vidal (38') and Thomas Muller (52', that's him celebrating after scoring) lifted Bayern Munich to a 2-2 game-two road draw with SL Benfica as the German powerhouse won their series 3-2 on aggregate.
At Madrid:
Antoine Griezmann, seen here celebrating, scored twice (36', PK-88') as Atletico Madrid knocked off visiting Barcelona 2-0 in game two and ousted the defending continental and world club champions 3-2 on aggregate.
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At Lisbon:
Goals from Arturo Vidal (38') and Thomas Muller (52', that's him celebrating after scoring) lifted Bayern Munich to a 2-2 game-two road draw with SL Benfica as the German powerhouse won their series 3-2 on aggregate.
At Madrid:
Antoine Griezmann, seen here celebrating, scored twice (36', PK-88') as Atletico Madrid knocked off visiting Barcelona 2-0 in game two and ousted the defending continental and world club champions 3-2 on aggregate.
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OFC Champions League: Auckland City Grab Wednesday Win
Two games were played in Group A of the OFC Champions League----both contested at Auckland, New Zealands QBE Stadium----on Wednesday.
In the opener, Giorgio Bertacchi delivered the equalizer in the second minute of second-half stoppage time to carry Amicale FC of Vanuatu to a 1-1 draw with the Solomon Warriors. Dennis Ifunaoa scored in the 52nd minute for the now-eliminated club from the Solomon Islands.
In the nightcap, Joao Moreira scored the winning goal in the 89th minute as Auckland City defeated (and eliminated) Lae City Dwellers 2-1.
Group A Standings:
1. Auckland City (GP: 2; GD: +5; PTS; 6)
2. Amicale FC (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 4)
3. z-Solomon Warriors (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 1)
4. z-Lae City Dwellers (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
z-Eliminated from tournament
In the opener, Giorgio Bertacchi delivered the equalizer in the second minute of second-half stoppage time to carry Amicale FC of Vanuatu to a 1-1 draw with the Solomon Warriors. Dennis Ifunaoa scored in the 52nd minute for the now-eliminated club from the Solomon Islands.
In the nightcap, Joao Moreira scored the winning goal in the 89th minute as Auckland City defeated (and eliminated) Lae City Dwellers 2-1.
Group A Standings:
1. Auckland City (GP: 2; GD: +5; PTS; 6)
2. Amicale FC (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 4)
3. z-Solomon Warriors (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 1)
4. z-Lae City Dwellers (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
z-Eliminated from tournament
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Copa Libertadores: Toluca, Atletico Nacional Clinch Group Titles; Penarol Eliminated
Group-stage play in the Copa Libertadores resumed with four games on Tuesday.
GROUP ONE:
At Valera, Venezuela:
Maurice Cova's successfully-executed penalty kick in the third minute of second-half stoppage time lifted already-eliminated Trujillanos to a 2-1 home victory over The Strongest.
GROUP FOUR:
At Buenos Aires:
Club Atletico Huracan tightened their hold on second place in Group Four despite being held to a 0-0 home draw by Penarol, who were eliminated from the tournament as a result.
At Lima, Peru:
Victor Ibarbo's successful penalty kick in the 11th minute provided all the scoring as Atletico Nacional locked up first place in Group Four with their 1-0 road win over Sporting Cristal.
Group Four Standings:
1. y-Atletico Nacional (GP: 5; GD: +12; PTS: 15)
2. Club Atletico Huracan (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 7)
3. Sporting Cristal (GP: 5; GD: -5; PTS: 4)
4. z-Penarol (GP: 5; GD: -7; PTS: 2)
y-Clinched first place in Group Four and berth in knockout stage
z-Eliminated from tournament
GROUP SIX:
At Toluca, Mexico:
Fernando Uribe scored twice late in the second half (81', 87') as Toluca clinched top spot in Group Six with a 2-1 home win over San Lorenzo.
GROUP ONE:
At Valera, Venezuela:
Maurice Cova's successfully-executed penalty kick in the third minute of second-half stoppage time lifted already-eliminated Trujillanos to a 2-1 home victory over The Strongest.
GROUP FOUR:
At Buenos Aires:
Club Atletico Huracan tightened their hold on second place in Group Four despite being held to a 0-0 home draw by Penarol, who were eliminated from the tournament as a result.
At Lima, Peru:
Victor Ibarbo's successful penalty kick in the 11th minute provided all the scoring as Atletico Nacional locked up first place in Group Four with their 1-0 road win over Sporting Cristal.
Group Four Standings:
1. y-Atletico Nacional (GP: 5; GD: +12; PTS: 15)
2. Club Atletico Huracan (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 7)
3. Sporting Cristal (GP: 5; GD: -5; PTS: 4)
4. z-Penarol (GP: 5; GD: -7; PTS: 2)
y-Clinched first place in Group Four and berth in knockout stage
z-Eliminated from tournament
GROUP SIX:
At Toluca, Mexico:
Fernando Uribe scored twice late in the second half (81', 87') as Toluca clinched top spot in Group Six with a 2-1 home win over San Lorenzo.
UEFA Champions League: Galacticos, Citizens Advance To Semis
The quarterfinal round of the UEFA Champions League continued on Tuesday with two games.
At Madrid:
Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a natural hat trick (16', 17', 77'; that's him celebrating after his second score) as Real Madrid overturned their series-opening road defeat with a 3-0 game-two home domination of VfL Wolfsburg and ousted the German club 3-2 on aggregate.
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At Manchester, England:
Kevin De Bruyne, seen here celebrating, scored the only goal of the match in the 76th minute as Manchester City defeated visiting Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in game two and won their series 3-2 on aggregate as the Citizens advanced to the Champions League's semifinal round for the very first time.
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At Madrid:
Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a natural hat trick (16', 17', 77'; that's him celebrating after his second score) as Real Madrid overturned their series-opening road defeat with a 3-0 game-two home domination of VfL Wolfsburg and ousted the German club 3-2 on aggregate.
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At Manchester, England:
Kevin De Bruyne, seen here celebrating, scored the only goal of the match in the 76th minute as Manchester City defeated visiting Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in game two and won their series 3-2 on aggregate as the Citizens advanced to the Champions League's semifinal round for the very first time.
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OFC Champions League: Tuesday Wins For Team Wellington And Hekari United Sets Stage For Saturday Showdown For Group B Title; Suva, Lossi Eliminated
Two games were played in Group B as OFC Champions League group-stage play continued.
Both contests took place at QBE Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand.
In the opener, Gagame Feni (16'), Tommy Semmy (31'), and Joses Nawo (79') each scored once as Hekari United blanked Suva 3-0 and ousted the Fijian club from the tournament.
In the nightcap, Mario Barcia scored the winning goal in the 64th minute as Team Wellington ousted AS Lossi from contention by blanking the New Caledonian club 2-0.
Group B Standings:
1. Hekari United (GP: 2; GD: +7; PTS: 6)
2. Team Wellington (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
3. z-AS Lossi (GP: 2; GD: -5; PTS: 0)
4. z-Suva FC (GP: 2; GD: -5; PTS: 0)
z-Eliminated from tournament
Both contests took place at QBE Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand.
In the opener, Gagame Feni (16'), Tommy Semmy (31'), and Joses Nawo (79') each scored once as Hekari United blanked Suva 3-0 and ousted the Fijian club from the tournament.
In the nightcap, Mario Barcia scored the winning goal in the 64th minute as Team Wellington ousted AS Lossi from contention by blanking the New Caledonian club 2-0.
Group B Standings:
1. Hekari United (GP: 2; GD: +7; PTS: 6)
2. Team Wellington (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
3. z-AS Lossi (GP: 2; GD: -5; PTS: 0)
4. z-Suva FC (GP: 2; GD: -5; PTS: 0)
z-Eliminated from tournament
Monday, April 11, 2016
OFC Champions League: Monday Wins For Magenta and Nadi
The second cycle of group-stage games in the OFC Champions League commenced on Monday with two matches from Group C, both played at QBE Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand.
In the opener, Georges Bearune delivered a hat trick (26', PK-28', PK-86') as AS Magenta doubled up AS Tefana 4-2.
In the nightcap, Anish Khem produced a quadruple (8', 87', 90'+6, 90'+8) as Nadi FC came back from a 3-1 deficit to upend Vailima Kiwi 4-3.
Group C Standings:
1. AS Magenta (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
2. AS Tefana (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
3. Nadi FC (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 3)
4. Vailima Kiwi FC (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
In the opener, Georges Bearune delivered a hat trick (26', PK-28', PK-86') as AS Magenta doubled up AS Tefana 4-2.
In the nightcap, Anish Khem produced a quadruple (8', 87', 90'+6, 90'+8) as Nadi FC came back from a 3-1 deficit to upend Vailima Kiwi 4-3.
Group C Standings:
1. AS Magenta (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
2. AS Tefana (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
3. Nadi FC (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 3)
4. Vailima Kiwi FC (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
MLS: Stoppage Time Equalizer Gains Road Draw For Sounders; Goose Eggs In The Bronx; Galaxy Salvage Home Draw With Timbers
Three games were contested in Major League Soccer on Sunday.
At Houston:
Chad Marshall's equalizer in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time gained for the visiting Seattle Sounders a 1-1 draw with the Houston Dynamo. Giles Barnes scored in the 35th minute for the hosts.
At The Bronx, New York City:
The Chicago Fire held hosts New York City to a 0-0 stalemate.
At Carson, California:
Nat Borchers' own goal in the 82nd minute enabled the Los Angeles Galaxy to salvage a 1-1 home draw with the Portland Timbers, whose score came in the 52nd minute from Fanendo Adi.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Montreal (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 9)
2. Philadelphia (GP: 5; GD: +2; PTS: 9)
3. Orlando City SC (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 8)
4. New England (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 7)
5. New York City FC (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 6)
6. Chicago (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 6)
7. DC United (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 6)
8. Toronto FC (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 5)
9. New York Red Bulls (GP: 5; GD: -7; PTS: 3)
10. Columbus (GP: 5; GD: -4; PTS: 2)
NOTES: With Montreal and Philadelphia level on points (9) and wins (3), the Impact have the superior goal differential (+3, to the Union's +2); with New York City, Chicago, and UC United level on points (6) and wins (1), the Citizens and Fire both have superior goal differential (0) compared to DC's -2; NYC FC have more goals (7) than Chicago (5).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Kansas City (GP: 5; GD: +4; PTS: 12)
2. Real Salt Lake (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 11)
3. FC Dallas (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 11)
4. Los Angeles (GP: 5; GD: +4; PTS: 8)
5. San Jose (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 8)
6. Colorado (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 7)
7. Vancouver (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 7)
8. Houston (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 5)
9. Portland (GP: 5; GD: -3; PTS: 5)
10. Seattle (GP: 5; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
NOTES: With Real Salt Lake and FC Dallas level on points (11) and wins (3), RSL have the superior goal differential (+3, compared to the Hoops' +2); with Los Angeles and San Jose level on points with eight and wins with two, the Galaxy have the superior goal differential (+4, to the Earthquakes' 0); with Colorado and Vancouver level on points with seven and wins with two, the Rapids have the superior goal differential (0, compared to the Whitecaps' -4); with Houston and Portland level on points (5) and wins (1), the Dynamo have the superior goal differential (+3, to the Timbers' -3).
At Houston:
Chad Marshall's equalizer in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time gained for the visiting Seattle Sounders a 1-1 draw with the Houston Dynamo. Giles Barnes scored in the 35th minute for the hosts.
At The Bronx, New York City:
The Chicago Fire held hosts New York City to a 0-0 stalemate.
At Carson, California:
Nat Borchers' own goal in the 82nd minute enabled the Los Angeles Galaxy to salvage a 1-1 home draw with the Portland Timbers, whose score came in the 52nd minute from Fanendo Adi.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Montreal (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 9)
2. Philadelphia (GP: 5; GD: +2; PTS: 9)
3. Orlando City SC (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 8)
4. New England (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 7)
5. New York City FC (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 6)
6. Chicago (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 6)
7. DC United (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 6)
8. Toronto FC (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 5)
9. New York Red Bulls (GP: 5; GD: -7; PTS: 3)
10. Columbus (GP: 5; GD: -4; PTS: 2)
NOTES: With Montreal and Philadelphia level on points (9) and wins (3), the Impact have the superior goal differential (+3, to the Union's +2); with New York City, Chicago, and UC United level on points (6) and wins (1), the Citizens and Fire both have superior goal differential (0) compared to DC's -2; NYC FC have more goals (7) than Chicago (5).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Kansas City (GP: 5; GD: +4; PTS: 12)
2. Real Salt Lake (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 11)
3. FC Dallas (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 11)
4. Los Angeles (GP: 5; GD: +4; PTS: 8)
5. San Jose (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 8)
6. Colorado (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 7)
7. Vancouver (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 7)
8. Houston (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 5)
9. Portland (GP: 5; GD: -3; PTS: 5)
10. Seattle (GP: 5; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
NOTES: With Real Salt Lake and FC Dallas level on points (11) and wins (3), RSL have the superior goal differential (+3, compared to the Hoops' +2); with Los Angeles and San Jose level on points with eight and wins with two, the Galaxy have the superior goal differential (+4, to the Earthquakes' 0); with Colorado and Vancouver level on points with seven and wins with two, the Rapids have the superior goal differential (0, compared to the Whitecaps' -4); with Houston and Portland level on points (5) and wins (1), the Dynamo have the superior goal differential (+3, to the Timbers' -3).
Sunday, April 10, 2016
CAF Champions League
Two games were contested on Sunday as the second round of the CAF Champions League continued.
At Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo:
AS Vita Club took the opening match of their series with South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0 at home.
At Port Harcourt, Nigeria:
Enyima dominated visiting Etoile du Sahel from Tunisia 3-0 in their series opener.
At Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo:
AS Vita Club took the opening match of their series with South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0 at home.
At Port Harcourt, Nigeria:
Enyima dominated visiting Etoile du Sahel from Tunisia 3-0 in their series opener.
OFC Champions League: Auckland City, Amicale Rack Up Sunday Wins
Two games were played at QBE Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand as action in Group A of the OFC Champions League commenced.
In the opener, Joao Moreira delivered a natural second-half hat trick (74', 85', 90'+2) as five-time defending tournament champions Auckland City from the host country demolished the Solomon Warriors from the Solomon Islands 4-0.
In the nightcap, Adam Dickinson scored twice (28', 37') as Amicale from Vanuatu dominated Papua New Guinea's Lae City Dwellers 3-0.
Group A Standings:
1. Auckland City FC (GP: 1; GD: +4; PTS: 3)
2. Amicale FC (GP: 1; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
3. Lae City Dwellers FC (GP: 1; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
4. Solomon Warriors FC (GP: 1; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
In the opener, Joao Moreira delivered a natural second-half hat trick (74', 85', 90'+2) as five-time defending tournament champions Auckland City from the host country demolished the Solomon Warriors from the Solomon Islands 4-0.
In the nightcap, Adam Dickinson scored twice (28', 37') as Amicale from Vanuatu dominated Papua New Guinea's Lae City Dwellers 3-0.
Group A Standings:
1. Auckland City FC (GP: 1; GD: +4; PTS: 3)
2. Amicale FC (GP: 1; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
3. Lae City Dwellers FC (GP: 1; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
4. Solomon Warriors FC (GP: 1; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
Saturday, April 09, 2016
MLS: Six-Game Saturday: Impact, DCU, SKC, RSL Roll Up Saturday Wins; Hoops And Quakes Draw
Six games were contested in Major League Soccer on Saturday.
At Montreal:
Hassoun Camara (48') and Kyle Bekker (86') produced the scoring as the Montreal Impact blanked the visiting Columbus Crew 2-0.
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Sebastian Giovinco's equalizer in the 58th minute to carry Toronto FC to a 1-1 road draw with the New England Revolution. Kelyn Rowe scored for the hosts in the 14th minute.
At Washington:
Fabian Espindola (39', 54') and Alvaro Saborio (88', 90') each scored twice as DC United garnered their first victory of the season by demolishing the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps 4-0.
At Harrison, New Jersey:
Benny Feilhaber (17') and Dom Dwyer (60') each scored a goal as Sporting Kansas City blanked the New York Red Bulls 2-0 on the road.
At Frisco, Texas:
Victor Bernardez's own goal in the 62nd minute, combined by Tesho Akindele's successful penalty kick in the 36th minute, enabled FC Dallas to gain a 2-2 home draw with the San Jose Earthquakes. Alberto Quintero (4') and Chris Wondolowski (55') tallied for the Quakes.
At Sandy, Utah:
Joao Plata scored the lone goal of the match in the 72nd minute as Real Salt Lake defeated the visiting Colorado Rapids in the opening game of the latest Rocky Mountain Cup competition 1-0.
At Montreal:
Hassoun Camara (48') and Kyle Bekker (86') produced the scoring as the Montreal Impact blanked the visiting Columbus Crew 2-0.
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Sebastian Giovinco's equalizer in the 58th minute to carry Toronto FC to a 1-1 road draw with the New England Revolution. Kelyn Rowe scored for the hosts in the 14th minute.
At Washington:
Fabian Espindola (39', 54') and Alvaro Saborio (88', 90') each scored twice as DC United garnered their first victory of the season by demolishing the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps 4-0.
At Harrison, New Jersey:
Benny Feilhaber (17') and Dom Dwyer (60') each scored a goal as Sporting Kansas City blanked the New York Red Bulls 2-0 on the road.
At Frisco, Texas:
Victor Bernardez's own goal in the 62nd minute, combined by Tesho Akindele's successful penalty kick in the 36th minute, enabled FC Dallas to gain a 2-2 home draw with the San Jose Earthquakes. Alberto Quintero (4') and Chris Wondolowski (55') tallied for the Quakes.
At Sandy, Utah:
Joao Plata scored the lone goal of the match in the 72nd minute as Real Salt Lake defeated the visiting Colorado Rapids in the opening game of the latest Rocky Mountain Cup competition 1-0.
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