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For Llorente, Juve Rival with 3 Large Club

2012-08-15T17:22:00.001-07:00

Juventus are ready to compete in the hunt for Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente, with three other clubs that Tottenham Hotspur, Barcelona, and Manchester City.

Since Llorente decided to not renew his contract at the San Mames, Bilbao headquarters, many clubs, including Juventus, direct interest to him. If not removed Llorente Bilbao this season, then next season the 27-year-old player will be free status transfer.

Juventus direct attach Llorente proposed square off with an offer of 16 million euros (about USD 186 billion). However, the offer was immediately rejected by "The Lions". Bilbao striker is only willing to release it at a cost of 45 million euros (525 billion) as shown in the release clause.

If you do not raise the bid, Juventus could lose his aim was. For, Tottenham began to tease and rumored ready to pour 25 million euros (equivalent to Rp 291 billion) for Llorente. Barcelona and the City also peek at the opportunities brought Llorente.

Valdez Moved to Valencia

2012-08-15T17:08:00.001-07:00

Valencia finally agreed with the Russian club Rubin Kazan. "Los Ches" was formally proposed to Paraguay striker Nelson Haedo Valdez, on loan.

"The agreement will take effect after the player passes the medical test," the statement on the club's official website on Tuesday (08/14/2012).

Valencia do need a classy player after qualifying for the Champions League this season with a ticket as the third ranked BBVA League in 2012.

"A heavy task to ensure the arrival of Nelson because he was one of Rubin's flagship player," said Braulio Vazquez, Director of Sports Valencia.

"It will be an important player for us because it fits his style with the players we have. He will give us a lot of goals. We believe that," said Vazquez.

Valdez's first task was messing around, banging on the net at the same time the host champions league, Real Madrid, on Sunday (8/19/2012).

Giovani dos Santos Absent in Olympic Final

2012-08-10T22:14:00.001-07:00

Mexico certainly would not be able to perform with the best power against Brazil at Olympic football final. Sombrero team lost Giovani dos Santos could not recover in time from a knee injury that happened.

Barcelona's former role player for Mexico is very important. Throughout the 2012 Olympics, the Giovani dos Santos had packed three goals.

Coach Luis Fernando Tena Mexico claimed would change the style of play his team even without Giovani dos Santos. London 2012 Olympic final is the best achievement for the state football nicknamed El Tricolor once ranked fourth on the Mexico City Olympics of 1968.

"Injuries Giovani dos Santos was not too serious but serious enough to force him to miss the next game," Tena said as quoted by Eurosport, (11/08/2012).

"He lives in London, he played for the Londoners, and naturally dreamed of performing in the race for the gold with Mexico in London, but unfortunately his dream must end now," explained Tena.

"It took two weeks to recover from injury and he'll be back with his club (Tottenham Hotspur) on Monday to start his recoverynya," said Tena

Without Conte, Juve Keep Strong

2012-08-10T22:10:00.001-07:00

Napoli coach, Walter Mazzarri, said that Juventus will still be strong even if not accompanied by Antonio Conte. The reason, he considered the Old Lady consists of players with great performance.

As is known, Conte imposed 10-month suspension by the Commission for Discipline FIGC Scommessopoli related cases that he got when he was coach of Siena. Which means, Conte will miss the Supercoppa in Beijing when his team tonight against Napoli.

Even so, Mazzarri not judge it to be easy team to face Juventus. He considered Juventus will have their own motivation in the game, although he is optimistic his team can win.

"Juve players contain a high level and add a decent player in his squad. Napoli and Juve are still in an effort to improve the performance considering it's still August and but we are motivated to perform better, "said Mazzarri, as reported by Soccernet, Saturday (08/11/2012).

"Juventus have players who are out to collect the positive energy in a predicament like this. There Conte or not does not matter, if the coaches did a good job, then a slight difference when it exists or not in the game. That happened to me several times, "he continued.

Totti Wanted to Retire at Age 40

2012-04-20T20:00:00.001-07:00

AS Roma striker Francesco Totti, saying that he would love to play for Roma until he was 40 years old. Of course, his desire was to be achieved as long as his body fit and healthy. "I still have the remaining two-year contract, and if I am physically fit, I hope still to play until the age of 40 years," said 35-year-old players. Totti has spent entire career with Roma, and although it failed to give his best performance this season, he remains eager to defend the club. "As long as I am fit and I am useful to the team, I will continue to wear this shirt with pride. I believe in my ability. The important thing is to stay healthy and professional life." Capital team has experienced a difficult season since Coach Luis Enrique handled by the summer. However, Totti believes that the Spaniard is the right man to bring success to the team based at the Stadio Olimpico it. "I always say that when there is a big change, it takes a little time to find the right mix. Goal is to bring a new mentality coach for Italy." "I love the game and I am confident that you will soon see us win." Roma currently sit in fifth place with 50 points, four points with their city rivals, Lazio, who sit third in the standings. Rome will host Juventus on Sunday (4/22/2012) in advanced Serie-A.

Poznan stadium Miejski - Euro 2012 Stadium

2012-04-15T02:19:00.001-07:00

The stadium is located in the southwest city of Poznan. Using green and yellow bus is the best way to reach the stadium from the city center. But ahead of the opening tournament, the second tram line will be added to support that now runs to the north.

Atmospheric

High stands and ramps, plus a roof that covered much ground to ensure noise levels remain high during the tournament.

Did you know?

The completion of renovation of the stadium in September 2010 was marked by a Sting concert. Thousands of spectators packed the stadium when a British musician is promoting his new album titled Symphonicities.

Stadium Name: Stadium Miejski

Other name: Stadion Lecha

Location: ul. Bulgarska 17, 60-320 Poznan, Poland

Built: 1968 - 1980

Opening date: 23 Agusuts 1980

Renovation: 2003 - 2010

Owner: City of Poznan

Operator: Lech Poznan

Surface: Grass

Construction cost: € 180 billion (renovation only)

Arstitek: Modern Construction Design Sp. z o.o.

Capacity: 41 609

Record crowd: 45,000 (Lech Poznan-Widzew Lodz, 8 April 1984)

Field Dimensions: 105 x 68 meter

History of the City

Poznan is translated as "known" one of the important cities in the early history of Poland. And now Poznan is also still seen as an important trading town.

Poznan emerged as a wooden fortress in the 9th century on the island of Warta before finally forcing the population of high population migration to the mainland. Had ruled Prussia / Germany since 1793, and returned to Poland in 1919, Poznan and then triggers an intense regional uprising in the Soviet bloc.

Founded by the Slavs in Ostrow Tumski Polanians river Warta, Poznan is a kingdom to the Roman Empire in the 1039 attack. But even though they moved to Krakow, the monarchy remains buried for 250 years. Located midway between Berlin and Warsaw, many who come to live in Poznan so that population growth exceeds the capacity of the island, finally in 1253 the center moved to the left edge of the Warta.

Poznan has experienced invasion by Sweden, Prussia, Russia and was ruled Germany until 1918. After World War I, Wielkopolska rebellion broke out. Rebellion turned into a civil war. With the Treaty of Versailles Poznan and the rest given to the Polish provinces.

Transportation

(To and from) the airport is located 7km Lawica Poznan-west of the city and has daily flights to Warsaw as well as the usual link to Copenhagen, Dublin, Stockholm, Barcelona, Germany and England. Glowny Poznan railway station in the heart of the domestic offer the best service with about 20 services a day to Warsaw (at 3-4). There are also trains to Wroclaw (2.5 hours), Gdansk (4 hours), and Kyiv (18 hours) and there are also direct services to Berlin, Cologne and Moscow.

Proximity to other places UEFA EURO 2012

Wroclaw - 175km

Gdansk - 305km

Warsaw - 320km

Lviv - 700km

Kyiv - 1.140 km

Kharkiv - 1.570 km

Donetsk - 1.785 km

In and around

The city is served by tram and bus, usually painted green and yellow. Tickets are available from kiosks, shops and outlets MPK, MPK and usually have the logo available for 24 hours and one week. While there is an option for a single trip: a ticket or tickets within the time. With the exception of rush hour and road repair, is generally better to buy with the option 'option time'. MPK also provides bicycle. There is also the Poznan Fast Tram (Poznanski Szybki Tramwaj), which currently runs north from the city center.

PGE Arena Gdansk - Euro 2012 Stadium

2012-04-15T02:14:00.001-07:00

The stadium is located in the northern city of Gdansk [Letnica region], Poland. Fans can take advantage of buses, trains and trams to reach the stadium.

Atmosphere

Without track athletics track, fans can watch the match more closely at the PGE Arena. Look outside the stadium lights makes this so interesting sights to game match in the evening.

Did you know? The outside of the stadium consists of 18,000 polycarbonate plates in six shades of yellow, and the overall breadth to 4.5 hectares.

Location: Gdansk, Poland

Development: 2008 - 2011

Owner: City of Gdansk

Field: Grass

Construction cost: 775 million PLN

Architect: RKW Rhode Kellermann Wawrowsky

Structure Engineer: Bollinger + Grohmann

Capacity: 44 000

Field Dimensions: 105 x 68 meters

History of the City

In the mid-16th century, Gdansk is Poland's largest city, home to legions of international traders. But the economic downturn and the war brought in 1793 Prussia annexed it. In the era of Napoleon, became a free city Gdansk between 1807 and 1814. But back in the bottom of Prussia after the French defeat in the Napoleonic wars. After that Gdansk was ruled Germany until 1918 and the end of World War One.

Treaty of Versailles made Gdansk return to the status of a free city, which lasted until the beginning of World War II. As at 1 September 1939 SMS Schleswig-Holstein fired on Polish military base in the city, Westerplatte.

Gdansk was given to Poland by the end of the war but heavy bombardment makes the city was badly damaged. Reconstruction carried out until 1970, where the overthrow of anti-regime demonstrations that led to the downfall of the Communist leader Wladyslaw Gomulka started.

Napoleon once said Gdansk is the "key to everything". In the year 1000 the transfer of power that occurred in the city proves this saying. Gdansk is a maritime city known as Danzig until 1945 governed under the rule of Poland, the Teutonic Order, Prussia and later Germany.

As in 1939 when the Second World War began with the invasion of Gdansk, and even became a country town, with its own constitution, national anthem and currency. But eventually flagged Poland since 1945.

Throughout the tumultuous reign, trade and mercantilism remained constant progress. But on the Baltic coast shipyards in major events took place here. Where the Solidarity trade union was born, which eventually contributes greatly undermine Communist Party rule in 1989. Solidarity's leader, Lech Walesa, then president of Poland.

Lying at the mouth of the river Motlawa and very close to 1050 km long outlet of the Vistula, Poland Gdansk remained a major port. Together with the City of Gdynia and Sopot, Gdansk became metropolitan areas scattered along the 25km from the Baltic coast, known as the Tricity (Trojmiasto).

Transportation

To and from

Lech Walesa airport 14 km west of Gdansk and has regular flights to Warsaw, Frankfurt, Munich, and London. Ferries run several times a week from Nowy Port for Nynashamn, Stockholm, while the PKS bus terminal has a regular relationship with Warsaw.

Nearest train station Gdansk Glowny also has daily service to the capital of Poland (4.5 hours), Wroclaw (7.5 hours) and Poznan (4 hours). Gdansk is the starting point of route 9 EuroVelo cycle that runs through the Czech Republic, Austria and Slovenia before ending in the Adriatic Sea in Pula, Croatia.

Proximity to other Euro 2012 venue

Poznan - 305km

Warsaw - 345km

Wroclaw - 480km

Lviv - 725km

Kyiv - 1.190 km

Kharkiv - 1.600 km

Donetsk - 1.810 km

In and around

For transportation around the city, operates regular commuter train from the train station Gloowny Gloowna Gdansk to Gdynia, and there are trams and buses to local destinations.

Wroclaw Municipal Stadium - Euro 2012 Stadium

2012-04-15T02:10:00.002-07:00

The third venue Poland for Euro 2012 with a capacity of 40 thousand people (UEFA capacity) was built April 2009 and completed September 2011. The opening is quite lively because George Michael was specially invited to perform concerts at the stadium on 17 September 2011.

The interesting shape of the stadium resembles a Chinese lantern and designed with innovative designs, where the glass fiber covering all parts of the stands and the walls. Change the color of the walls can change the lighting effect.

Mario Balotelli and Giampaolo Pazzini scored never felt the joy in this stadium. Moreover, the goals were noted as the first international goal scored in the new stadium.

Location

Built in the northwest region Maslice in Wroclaw, Poland, the stadium is close to the airport and easily accessible from the city center by rail and tram.

Atmosphere

Design of the bowl is designed to absorb the crowd noise. Related aesthetic stadium, Euro 2012 ambassador Zbigniew Boniek commented: "When I saw it, I regret that when I was a player, we have to play in a stadium that looks like a chicken coop. Unfortunately my playing career is over."

Did you know?

On 11 September 2011, the stadium held a seizure of boxing title against Vitali Klitschko heavyweight Tomasz Adamek for the WBC. Ukrainian boxer to stop the Polish challenger in round 10 before 42 000 spectators.

Location: Wroclaw, Poland

Built: (Completed: June 30, 2011)

Owner: City of Wroclaw

Operator: SMG

Surface: Grass

Construction cost: PLN 729.7 mln

Architect: JSK Architekci

Capacity: 42 771

Field Dimensions: 105 x 68 meters

History

Wroclaw to be rebuilt since it was founded at the crossroads of two trade routes: Via Regia and the Amber Road. His name is probably derived from the Duke Vratislaus I of Bohemia, which controls Wroclaw 1135-1526. Then given by the German name of Breslau was ruled by the House of Habsburg. In 1871 Breslau became the sixth largest city of Germany.

As a main heading east, Wroclaw became the last bastion of World War II. Price is expensive: more than half the city was destroyed. Under the Potsdam Conference, 30% of the population of 600 thousand people were killed terakibat war.

The city was resettled by people from eastern Poland, most of Lviv, now Ukraine. The rebuilding continued until the 1980's despite the big flood in 1997 brought further destruction, sinking one third of the city.

Transportation

(To and from) Wroclaw Copernicus Airport is 13km south-west of the city and has regular flights to Copenhagen, Oslo, Paris, Brussels, Dublin, Eindhoven and Stockholm as well as several destinations in Germany, Britain and Italy. There are also daily connections to Warsaw and Gdansk, although the train journey from Wroclaw Glowny could be a nice choice as it goes through the beautiful places.

Express train trip to Warsaw only takes five hours and there are also regular services to Poznan (2.5 hours) and Gdansk (7.5 hours). The nearest bus station provides same-time link to Warsaw and Poznan, as well as a number of international destinations.

Proximity to other places UEFA EURO 2012

Poznan - 175km

Warsaw - 350km

Gdansk - 480km

Lviv - 620km

Kyiv - 1.090 km

Kharkiv - 1.515 km

Donetsk - 1.750 km

In and around

The city is served by bus and tram network. Travel within the city cost 2.50zloty, 3.00zloty long journey ', while the prompt service and bus passengers are charged 5.00zloty night'. A fast tram line that will connect the eastern part of the city with the airport and the city of Wroclaw stadium is also under construction. There are also bike rentals provided the city's tourism.

National Stadium Warsaw - Euro 2012 Stadium

2012-04-15T02:05:00.002-07:00

Warsaw National Stadium was built in 2008 and completed in 2011. The stadium is built on the old stadium land Dziesiechieolecia (10th Anniversary Stadium) is unique in which the roof is also refuted by a steel cable attached to a large needle is inserted right at the top center of the stadium.

History of the City

Having been rebuilt after World War II that made 80 percent of buildings in the city was destroyed, Warsaw is known as the 'Phoenix City'. Although located 300 km from the sea, Warsaw has a unique symbol of the mermaid.

Not known exactly where it came from but said it related to the story of two girls god Triton who traveled across the ocean. One decided to stay at a beach in Denmark which was then called Copenhagen, and another ended up in a coastal village in Warszowa.

Once, the fishermen who saw him really admire the beauty of the princess but greedy traders who heard the news came and arrested him.

In 1596 Warsaw replaced Cracow was the capital of Poland. But after doing the annexation of Prussia in 1795, reduced to the role of the provincial capital of Warsaw.

In 1815 Warsaw falls in the hands of Russian power, until the first world war. Over the past 21 years into the Polish capital Warsaw, and growing, but the situation changed when German bombs 1 September 1939 meluluhlatakkan city. Only one month Warsaw fell.

Six years later, the Soviets did release a successful raid and captured tanks from German hands. But, before doing two times the Warsaw uprising, which in the Jewish quarter and the city center.

During the period of German occupation was recorded 800 thousand people dead. After the liberation of Warsaw again became the capital of Poland and along with it a number of historic buildings restored again.

In general, Warsaw is now the capital of Poland, has a style of architecture that reflects the dark history of World War II. Similarly, Warsaw has a proud place among them is Warsaw's Palace of Culture and Science, as the fourth tallest building in Europe after, who owned Paris, Frankfurt and London.

Transportation

Warsaw Fryderyk Chopin Airport, located approximately 8km to the south of the city center. There are several train stations, but most tourists have visited Warszawa Centralna only in the heart of the city. Remember, the station was not always the final destination. There are daily direct service to Wroclaw (five hours), Gdansk (4.5 hours), Poznan (hours 3-4), Lviv (14 hours) and Kyiv (15 hours). There are two bus terminals: Warszawa Stadion serves the purpose of the route east, while Warszawa Zachodnia handle all other routes, including the Gdansk and Wroclaw (5-7 hours).

Proximity to other places UEFA EURO 2012

Poznan - 320 km

Wroclaw - 350km

Gdansk - 345km

Lviv - 385km

Kyiv - 820km

Kharkiv - 1,250 km

Donetsk - 1,465 km

Transportation around the city

Warsaw integrated public transport system includes buses, trams and metro. The main route runs 05,00-23,00 o'clock every day, after a night bus link Emilii Plater Street could be used as transportation from the center to the suburbs, although the metro on Friday and Saturday only until 02:00. Travel expenses 2.40zloty 'and there is also a ticket for 90 minutes / one day / three days / week (6/9.60/14.40/32zloty).

Stadium Data

Location: Warsaw, Poland

Coordinates: 52 ° 14'22 "N 21 ° 02'44" E

Operator: State Treasury (Centrum Sportu Narodowe Sp. Z oo)

Surface: Field (Grass)

Development Cost: c. PLN 1.915 billion (€ 500 million)

Architect: Gerkan, Marg and Partners

Structural Engineer: Schlaich Bergermann & Partner

Capacity: 58 145.

Atlético Madrid 1 - 4 Real Madrid Highlights Video Match April 11, 2012

2012-04-11T22:04:00.002-07:00

Cristiano Ronaldo shine when Real Madrid buried city rivals Atletico Madrid with a score of 4-1. CR7 hat-trick brings Real El releasing pressure from rivals, Barcelona.

Away to the Vicente Calderon on Wednesday (4/11/2012), Madrid target carried away from a successful Barca pressure erodes the distance to only one point. Coach Jose Mourinho immediately lowered his best formation by relying on a trio of Kaka, Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo in attack.

While at the camp host, Radamel Falcao, Arda Turan and Adrian Lopez remains a mainstay of coach Diego Simeone as interpreter knocked on.

Proper derby, two teams duel capital is directly held by a high tempo. Madrid who appear more dominant able to open the scoring in the 25th minute.

Cristiano Ronaldo recorded his name on the scoreboard after the execution of his free-kick failed dammed Atletico goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois. 1-0 to El Real.

Entering the 33rd minute, Madrid had a golden opportunity to double the advantage. Unfortunately, the use of bait mature Benzema headed Angel Di Maria failed to meet targets. Score 1-0 to Madrid last until the break.

Enter the second interval, Atletico Madrid began to be able to keep the game. In fact, in the 55th minute, Los Colchoneros able meyamakan equalized through a header goal machine, Falcao.

Score 1-1 to make the game more interesting. El Real increasingly eager to get back ahead. At minute 58 and 59, Mezut Ozil sent sweet feed to Fabio Coentrao and Pepe. Unfortunately, none of those chances to goals.

Madrid continues to press finally regained the lead in the 68th minute. Who else if not Ronaldo who became the main actor. CR7 scored a second goal through hard kick which was dammed Curtois.

Have not had time to respond, Atletico have left camp farther after at minute 82, the referee pointed to the spot following a breach Diego Godin to Gonzalo Higuain in the box.

Ronaldo, who ran as an executor without difficulty breaking goal Curtois once scored a hat trick. This is a CR7 scored his 40th goal in La Liga or the 52 in all competitions.

Madrid has also loosened the pressure despite winning 3-1. The result, Jose Maria Callejon who entered as a substitute success thanks to his goal sealed the win Madrid Ronaldo's cross in the 87th minute. Score 4-1 to close the match at the Vicente Calderon.

With this result, Madrid managed to escape from the pressures of his eternal rival Barcelona. This victory brings Madrid (82 points) comfortably atop the standings with four points of Barca's advantage (78).

Teams:

Atletico Madrid: Courtois; Juanfran; Godin; Perea; Filipe, Tiago, Gabi, Arda / Koke (78 '), Diego, Adrian, Falcao.

Real Madrid: Casillas, Arbeloa, Pepe, Ramos, Coentrao, Khedira, Alonso, Di Maria / Callejon (84 '), Kaka / Ozil (46') Ronaldo, Benzema / Higuain (70 ').

[ Real Madrid 4-1 Atletico Madrid ]
25' [0 - 1] C. Ronaldo
68' [1 - 2] C. Ronaldo
83' [1 - 3] C. Ronaldo (pen.)
88' [1 - 4] J.M. Callejon

Full Match Highlights

Ronaldo 1st goal Video vs Atletico Freekick

Radamel Falcao goal video vs Real Madrid

Ronaldo 2nd goal Video vs Atletico Smashing goal

Ronaldo 1st goal Video vs Atletico Penalty Video

Atletico Madrid 1-4 Real Madrid

Juventus 2 - 1 Lazio Highlights Match April 11, 2012

2012-04-11T21:59:00.001-07:00

Juventus deserved thank Alessandro Del Piero as a counter Lazio clash. In addition to providing a 2-1 victory, Alex goals lead I Bianconeri back displace AC Milan from the top of the standings.

Shown at Juventus Arena, Wednesday (12/04/2012), by relying on the duo Mirko Vucinic and Fabio Quagliarella, Juventus menggeber direct attacks since the first whistle. In the sixth minute, Juve had even opened the opportunity through Quagliarella. Too hard kick was wide.

Opportunity to come back Quagliarella in the 9th minute. The former Udinese and Napoli bomber was fired hard from outside the penalty box. However, the ball can still be saved by keeper Federico Marchetti, even with his face.

Lazio are more depressed, playing loud enough to stop the flow of Juve attack. Foster children Edy Reja newly created his first chance in the 27th minute. Cristian Ledesma free kick into the right corner speeding, but Gigi Buffon saves look spry.

Juve threatened again appear dominant in the 28th minute. Pepe received a sweet feed from Arturo Vidal in the penalty box. However, unfortunately the execution is not guarded Pepe still be dammed Marchetti.

Having failed at the first opportunity, Pepe did not waste the second chance he gets in the 30th minute. Receiving the feedback Andrea Pirlo mature, Pepe is separated from the offside trap to score a beautiful acrobatic kicks. 1-0 to Juve.

Juve more passionate with a 1-0 advantage. Minute-31, Vidal almost scored a spectacular kick from midfield if not thwarted Marchetti. One minute later, Quagliarella fired hard from close range, but Marchetti again able to do brilliant rescue.

Juve attack plot more heavily pierced through the heart of Lazio's defense. At the 38th minute, Pirlo sent a sweet feed to Stephan Lichtsteiner who then fired a cross into the penalty box. Quagliarella who meet the ball with a hard kick, back to bite the fingers after a blocked shot was able to Mobido Diakite.

Five minutes before halftime, forcing Marchetti Vidal returned to work hard. This time, his shot from outside the box, can be pushed over the former Italian national team goalkeeper.

Lazio are sunk in 40 minutes early, making a surprise in the final minutes of the first half. Utilizing a cross, Stefano Mauri's header off the nesting success landslide in Buffon's top corner. Score at 1-1 to close the first half.

Juve took the initiative to attack again in the second round. To-51 minutes, Juve had the opportunity to receive feedback through Vucinic Vidal. However, Vucinic kick from just past the goalkeeper in the goal.

Continuous pressing, Juve finally managed to excel in the 84th minute. Alessandro Del Piero who came on as substitute as a hero. Alex's free kick into the record the game-700, failed to anticipate Marchetti. Juve back ahead 2-1.

Entered a period of four minutes of added time, the Eagle squad to storm the capital teus Juve defense. Unfortunately, instead of an equalizer, Lazio had to play with 10 men after Libor Kozak got a red card (second yellow card). Score was 2-1 to Juve last until the fight was over.

With this victory, Juve successfully took back the top position of the hands of AC Milan. With a collection of 68 points, Juve have the right to occupy capolista, one point ahead of Milan.

Teams:

Juventus: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Pepe / Matri (72 '), Vidal / Giaccherini (80'), Pirlo, Marchisio, De Ceglie; Quagliarella, Vucinic / Del Piero (73 ').

Lazio: Marchetti; Scaloni, Diakite, Biava, Garrido; Cana, Ledesma; Gonzalez / Brocchi (81 '), Mauri / Hernanes (72'), Candreva; Rocchi / Kozak (74 ').

Del Piero is Always There For Juve

2012-04-11T21:54:00.001-07:00

Alessandro Del Piero complement the impressive milestone with Juventus emerged as a hero. In the game the 700nya, Alex scored the victory over Lazio I Bianconeri.

Before the duel contra Juventus Lazio at the Stadium on Thursday (04.11.2012), Alex is known to have recorded a 699 game since joining Juve in 1993.

Historic moment has been waiting for Alex and Juventus fans were finally becoming a reality. Allenatore Antonio Conte Del Piero put in the 73rd minute, substitute Mirko Vucinic.

When Del Piero entered the field, Juve are still in positions 1-1, followed Simone Pepe scored an acrobatic header from Stefano Mauri returned at the end of the first round.

Del Piero was immediately demonstrated his magic as he had shown when scoring important goals against AC Milan (Coppa Italia) and Inter Milan (Serie A).

Take over the execution of the usual free kick taken Andrea Pirlo, Alex goalkeeper Federico Marchetti success with curled a nest in the top corner.

The whole matter of public Juventus Stadium cheered the icon of the club's goals, as Juve 2-1 win success, plus take over top spot from the hands of AC Milan with a one point advantage.

Del Piero himself said he was happy his team could be a decisive victory. Through his twitter account, @ delpieroale, Alex said, "Glad to be scored with a free ... We are still in front, good night!"

Unfortunately, given the euphoria behind Alex to Juventus in the world, the player was anxiously awaiting his future is still murky, the comments following the club's president Andrea Agnelli said that this season will be the last season with La Vecchia Signora Alex.

Well, given the important contribution that Del Piero, it's no exaggeration when Agnelli are willing to annul his comments and provide a contract extension for the player who holds the record for most caps in the history of Juventus!

Valencia 4 - 0 AZ Alkmaar Highlights Match April 5, 2012

2012-04-05T19:46:00.000-07:00

AZ Alkmaar beat Valencia 4-0 in the second leg of the Europa League quarter-final on Thursday (04/05/2012).

With the victory, Valencia winning 5-2 on aggregate. In the semifinals, Valencia will be challenged fellow Spanish team, Atletico Madrid.

Shown in the cage, Valencia direct hit. They have to catch up, after losing 1-2 at home to Alkmaar.

Valencia Enterprises can also bother Alkmaar defense. Several times they threatened to attack the goal. However, only in the 15th minute Valencia able to score a goal through Adil Rami. He is a good corner kick the ball into the goal Alkmaar.

This goal is enough to bring Valencia to the semi-finals if their lead lasted until the end of the game. However, as Valencia was not satisfied and continued to attack. Two minutes later, Rami scored again. Again, these came from a corner kick. Roberto Soldado had touched the ball, then struck Rami.

Alkmaar reacted. They tried to appear more open and press. However, Valencia fight back tight. Their defense is also difficult to penetrate by Alkmaar. Thus, Valencia was able to maintain a 2-0 lead until halftime.

In the second half, Valencia getting the upper hand. Increasingly look to attack Alkmaar, Valencia easier it is to apply pressure.

At the 54th minute, breaking goalkeeper Jordi Alba Alkmaar. Goals came from errors Fegouli who lost the ball and then disahut Soldado. He then gave the ball to Alba and immediately send it into the goal Alkmaar.

Valencia the rampage in the second round. They are increasingly hard to resist attack by Alkmaar. At the 56th minute, Jordi Alba brings "El Che" a 3-0 lead.

Increasingly difficult for Alkmaar to pursue, until they seem frustrated. Rs Valencia is more liberal press and in the 78th minute breaking goalkeeper Pablo Hernandez Valencia Alkmaar to take a 4-0 lead.

It be the last goal. Valencia also ensure steps for the semis.

Teams

Valencia: 1-Diego Alves; 20-Ricardo Costa, 12-Antonio Barragan, 22-Jeremy Mathieu, 4-Adil Rami, 17-Jordi Alba, 5-Mehmet Topal, 8-Sofiane Feghouli (19-Pablo 76), 24 - Alberto Costa (3-Hedwiges Maduro 84), 9-Roberto Soldado, 7-Jonas (21-Daniel Parejo 69)

Alkmaar: 34-Esteban Alvarado; 3-Dirk Marcellis, 4-Nick Viergever, 25-Niklas Moisander, 20-Rasmus Elm, 15-Simon Poulsen, 11-Maarten Martens, 8-Adam Maher, 23-Roy Beerens (10-Erik Falkenburg 79), 17-Jozy Altidore (35-Charlison Benshop 68), 27-Brett Holman (10-Erik Falkenburg 46)

FC Metalist Kharkiv 1 - 1 Sporting Lisbon Highlights Match April 5, 2012

2012-04-05T19:41:00.003-07:00

Sporting Lisbon qualified for the Europa League semi-final to challenge Athletic Bilbao, after a 1-1 draw at Metalist Kharkiv in the Europa League quarter-final on Thursday (04/05/2012). The result left Sporting ahead 3-2 on aggregate ..

Shown in the cage, trying to attack from the beginning Methalist. Moreover, they lost 1-2 in the first leg.

However, Sporting's defense is very strong. In addition, Sporting is also often forced to survive the host to withstand their attacks.

Too eager to attack, Metalist off guard in the final minutes of the first half. in the 44th minute, Ricky van Wolfswinkel find the net and brings Metalist Sporting 1-0 in the first round.

After the break, Metalist spirit was down. They even attack more aggressively. Metalist to hopes, once in the 57th minute Jonathan Cristaldo scored the equalizing position.

Need a goal for Metalist to equate aggregate or two more goals to win the semi-final ticket. However, Sporting quickly got up and tried to wait on the game host. However, they can only create opportunities and forced to end the game with the score 1-1.

Teams

Metalist: 29-Alexandr Goryainov; 22-Milan Obradovic, 4-Andriy Berezovchuk, 3-Cristian Villagra, 17-Sergei Pshenichnikh (23-Sebastian Blanco 85), 8-Edmar Aparesida (33-Marko Devic 45), 19-Juan Manuel Torres (25-Bonfim Marlos 71), Jose Ernesto Sosa, 11, 10-Ribeiro Cleiton Xavier, 21-Jonathan Cristaldo, 77-Barcellos Freda Taison

Sporting: 1-Rui Patricio, 47-Joao Pereira, 4-Anderson Polga, 48-Emiliano Insua, 93-Xandao, 8-Stijn Schaars, 14-Matias Fernandez (31-Renato Neto 60), 11-Diego Capel (6 - Evaldo 82), 10-Marat Izmailov, 28-Andre Soares Renato Martins (26-Andre Santos 72), 9-Ricky van Wolfswinkel

Hannover 96 1 - 2 Atlético Madrid Highlights Match April 5, 2012

2012-04-05T19:11:00.001-07:00

Atletico Madrid beat Hannover 2-1 in the second leg of the Europa League quarter-final on Thursday (05/04/2012). This victory put Atletico ahead 4-2 on aggregate and qualified for the semi-final against compatriot team, Valencia.

Hannover is actually trying to attack to catch up. However, Atletico able to serve their games. Both teams were only able to create opportunities for the opportunity, but have not been able to change the score until halftime.

Distressed by the burden of having to win at least 2-0, Hannover try more attacking in the second half. However, this strategy would bear fruit fatal. Though a few more chances, Hannover ended up being broken.

At the 63rd minute, Atletico counterattack sweet fruit. Adrian doing the right foot shot that sent the ball into the left corner of the goal Hannover, failed driven goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler.

This is the last goal and the marks Atletico win 2-1 or 4-2 aggregate lead, at once stepped into the semifinals.

Teams

Hannover: 1-Ron-Robert Zieler, 4-Emanuel Pogatetz, 6-Steve Cherundolo, 19-Christian Schulz (33-Manuel Schmiedebach 73), 24-Christian Pander (9-Artur Sobiech 86), 5-Mario Eggimann, 7 - Sergio Pinto, 11-Didier Ya Konan, 34-Konstantin Rausch (25-Mohammed Abdellaoue 71), 13-Jan Schlaudraff, 39-Mame Biram Diouf

Atletico: 13-Thibaut Courtois; 21-Luis Perea, 6-Filipe Kasmirski, 2-Diego Godin, 23-Miranda, 5-Tiago, 22-Diego (18-Alvaro Dominguez Soto 88), 4-Mario Suárez, 19-Koke (8-Eduardo Salvio 65), 7-Adrián, 9-Falcao

Athletic Bilbao 2 - 2 Schalke 04 Highlights Match April 5, 2012

2012-04-05T19:05:00.001-07:00

Athletic Bilbao qualify for the Europa League semi-final. In the quarter-final second leg on Thursday (04.05.2012), Bilbao a 2-2 draw versus FC Schalke 04.

With the result, Bilbao 6-2 aggregate lead. Because, in the first leg, Bilbao able to win 4-2. In the semifinals, Bilbao challenged Sporting Lisbon.

The results of the first leg that makes direct Schalke look to attack, although acting as a guest. Raul Gonzalez et al were able to make the host distress. Some Schalke attacks often dangerous.

In fact, in the 29th minute, Shcalke managed to lead thanks to goals from Klaas-Jan Huntelaar. His right leg kick sent the ball into the left corner without being able to be driven Bilbao goalkeeper Gorka Iraizoz, 1-0.

Winning not enough for Schalke 1-0 to qualify for the semifinals. Then, they proceeded to attack because they have to win 3-0 to qualify.

Schalke pressure is pretty good. However, Bilbao did not get a chance to live diam.Begitu, the hosts also perform a quick attack that is often troublesome Schalke defense.

At minute 41, the counter-attack to make Schalke hit Bilbao. Ibai Gomez is entered in the 30th minute to replace Andoni Iraola, with both found the net Shalke and equalized for a 1-1. After receiving the ball, from a distance he curled in a cross, sending the ball into the left corner of Schalke, without being able to reach goalkeeper Lars Unnerstall. The first half ended 1-1.

Into the second half, Schalke still look to attack. Although Bilbao serve, but Schalke who eventually scored again thanks to Raul in the 52nd minute. Receiving feedback, Raul hard kick straight off from outside the box and the ball into the goal Bilbao.

The road is still long for Schalke, because it took a 4-1 win to qualify for the semifinals. So, they do not relax their attacks.

However, the advantage did not last long. Two minutes later, Schalke Markel Susaeta found the net for the equalizer 2-2. He did a shot from distance, use the feedback Iker Muniain.

Schalke is still desperate. They need two goals to equalize on aggregate and force extra-time to Bilbao. However, their attacks are no longer able to penetrate the defenses Blbao. Bilbao also experienced the same thing. 2-2 score did not change once the game ends.

Teams

Bilbao: 1-Gorka Iraizoz; 15-Andoni Iraola (28-Ibai 30/6-Mikel San Jose Gomez 74), 5-Fernando Amorebieta, 3-Jon Aurtenetxe, Ekiza 23-Borja, 24-Javi Martinez, 14-Markel Susaeta , 21-Ander Herrera, 9-Fernando Llorente (2-Gaizka Toquero 58), 10-Oscar de Marcos, 19-Iker Muniain

Shcalke: 36-Lars Unnerstall; 14-Kyriakos Papadopoulos, 32-Joel Matip, 3-Sergio, 13-Jermaine Jones, 18-Jose Jurado (17-Jefferson Farfan 61), 6-Tim Hoogland, 7-Raul, 25-Klaas -Jan Huntelaar, 19-Chinedu Ogbuke (8-Ciprian Marica 62), 10-Lewis Holtby (12-Marco Hoeger 72)

Juventus 3 - 0 Napoli Highlights Match April 1, 2012

2012-04-01T23:41:00.001-07:00

Juventus continued to maintain an unbeaten record after a 3-0 win over Napoli in Serie-A Sunday (01/04/2012). This victory also keeps them attached to AC Milan who remain at the top.

In the second place, the club now has 62 points. "La Vecchia Signora" is now just two points behind the standings leader, AC Milan. While Lazio and Napoli failed to shift stuck in fourth with 48 points.

Juventus needs win to keep pressure against Milan show from the beginning. Some opportunity they can to score his first goal. Unfortunately, some of the efforts of none that can be directed precisely to the target.

Napoli is not without a fight. Walter Mazzarri troops several times tried to lunge into the Juventus defense, but due to tough line behind Juve, Napoli players failed to pierce the home defense.

The new Juventus successfully fired a shot on goal in the 38th minute. Andrea Pirlo's right-foot shot was on target but still could not beat goalkeeper Morgan De Sanctis. So is the effort Pirlo in the 44th minute free kick. The ball can still be driven by De Sanctis.

At the 49th minute, Juventus had a golden opportunity to excel. Unfortunately, efforts from Pirlo's free kick can still be driven by De Sanctis. Only in the 53rd minute, Juventus finally winning. Mirko Vucinic shot the ball on Leonardo Bonucci, making De Sanctis misread the direction of the ball.

Three minutes later, Juventus scored again through the legs Mirko Vucinic. However, the goal was disallowed because the player from Montenegro has been in an offside position first.

Juventus eventually winning 2-0 in the 75th minute thanks to goals from Arturo Vidal beautiful. After the two players outwit Napoli, Vidal releasing the ball with a left foot shot could not be driven by De Sanctis.

Napoli such as loss of direction, while Juventus continued to show enthusiasm and attack. Juve effort was not wasted. They scored again through substitute Fabio Quagliarella, in the 83rd minute. He used the ball from substitute sodoran other, Alessandro Del Piero.

Been struck down stairs. Not only lost, Napoli also lost Juan Zuniga who received a red card in the 86th minute for being rude to the Juve players.

Winning three goals did not make Juventus reduce their power press. Some chance of success they get before the fight ended. Unfortunately, none of the opportunities that can be converted into additional goals. Even so, the 3-0 victory was very satisfying.

The lineup

Juventus: 1-Gianluigi Buffon, 19-Leonardo Bonucci, 3-Giorgio Chiellini, 15-Andrea Barzagli, 8-Claudio Marchisio, 22-Arturo Vidal, 21-Andrea Pirlo, 11-Paolo De Ceglie, 26-Stephan Lichtsteiner (4 - Martin Caceres 65), 14-Mirko Vucinic (10-Alessandro Del Piero 83), 23-Marco Borriello (18-Fabio Quagliarella 70)

Napoli: 1-Morgan De Sanctis, 28-Paolo Cannavaro, 6-Salvatore Aronica, 14-Hugo Armando Campagnaro, 88-Gokhan Inler (29-Goran Pandev 61), 23-Walter Gargano, 17-Marek Hamsik (20-Blerim Dzemaili 71), 18-Juan Zuniga, 11-Christian Maggio (8-Andrea Dossena 25), 22-Ezequiel Lavezzi, 7-Edinson Cavani

Inter Milan 5 - 4 Genoa Highlights Match April 1, 2012

2012-04-01T23:38:00.001-07:00

Andrea stramaccioni first game as coach of Inter Milan is marked with a victory. Inter Milan managed to beat Genoa 5-4 in a match-up Serie A, Sunday (04/01/2012). These results indicated a hat-trick, Diego Milito, also saw two red cards and four penalty kicks.

This victory led Inter to the seventh position with 44 points. While Genoa is still to be ranked 16th with 34 points.

Inter threatened first in the 8th minute. Mauro Zarate tries his luck with fired from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately, the ball was deviated slightly to the left side of Genoa.

Inter eventually winning in the 13th minute through Diego Milito. Cross from Diego Forlan struck with a header by Milito who stood without escort.

Inter had a golden opportunity to score a second goal in the 20th minute. Starting Lucio released a free kick, the ball passed by Zarate with Esteban Cambiasso's header to the existing free-standing. Unfortunately, the ball can still be countered Cambiasso's header Genoa goalkeeper Sebastian Frey.

Even so, the attack Genoa Inter continued to make trouble. In fact, Milito scored his second goal in the 27th minute. Kakha Kaladze error in the ball that came to the defense of Genoa put to good use by players from Argentina. Frey made subject to his right leg kick.

Inter's advantage tampaknnya make getting excited. Pressure overwhelmed them back to Genoa. Inter defender Walter Samuel to make more superior. At the 38th minute, he found the net with a header after Frey received a cross from Lucio.

Unfortunately, towards the end of the first half, Inter somewhat off guard. In the extra minute of the first half, Genoa goal to minimize the position Emmiliano Morreti. This goal came from salto kick Giuseppe Sculli released. Moretti and a ball of a body changes direction. Goalkeeper Julio Cesar who was a wrong move can not do anything to see the ball into the net.

Genoa returned to minimize the position in the 58th minute through Rodrigo Palacio penalty. Javier Zanetti awarded a penalty after a handball in the box do.

At the 66th minute, Inter chance to back away. Acceleration is done Javier Zanetti almost disastrous for Genoa. Luckily for the visitors, the ball shot Zanetti weak that still can be caught easily by Frey.

The hosts finally scored his fourth goal in the 74th minute. Zarate who got the ball from Andrea Poli sodoran managed to find the net with his right foot shot Genoa.

Disastrous for Inter occurred in the 79th minute. Offenses committed against the goalkeeper Julio Cesar Rodrigo Palacio is not only giving a red card, but also the penalty. This penalty was not wasted by Alberto Gilardino to make the position to be 4-3.

This position did not last long. Interval of five minutes, Inter back away. Milito scored a hat-trick after successfully executing the Inter earned a penalty. Fernando Belluschi awarded a penalty after breaking Fredy Guarin. Belluschi had to get out of the field due to a red card.

Ahead of the game is over, Genoa able to reduce the position to be 5-4 after Gilardino scored his second goal also by white dots. Penalties are awarded for breaking Sculli Lucio.

The lineup

Inter: 1-Julio Cesar, 25-Walter Samuel, 6-Lucio, 26-Cristian Chivu, 4-Javier Zanetti, Dejan Stankovic five-(14-Fredy Guarinb 60), 19-Esteban Cambiasso, 18-Andrea Poli, 9 - Diego Forlan (20-Joel Obi 75), 22-Diego Milito, 28-Mauro Zarate (12-Mauro Zarate 80)

Genoa: 1-Sebastien Frey, 13-Kakha Kaladze, 3-Rogerio Carvalho, 24-Emiliano Moretti, 20-Giandomenico Mesto, 4-Miguel Veloso (11-Bosko Jankovic 46), 25-Fernando Belluschi, 88-Davide Biondini (19 Cristobal Jorquera, 82), 8-Rodrigo Palacio, 82-Alberto Gilardino, 81-Giuseppe Sculli

Tottenham Hotspur 3 - 1 Swansea City Highlights Match April 1, 2012

2012-04-01T23:28:00.001-07:00

Emmanuel Adebayor scored twice to take a 3-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League Swansea on Sunday (04/01/2012). This victory at once threatening Arsenal's position in the standings.

An additional three points to make Tottenham who finished the four pocketed 58 points. They are only on goal difference from Arsenal that are in place to-3. While Swansea stuck at No. 11 with 39 points.

In front of the public itself, Tottenham try to appear to suppress. Their businesses succeed and lead in the 20th minute through the action of Rafael van der Vaart. Beautiful goal scored by the Dutchman is a waste product after using the ball defender Swansea.

Tottenham have not been satisfied and continued to attack. At the 30th minute, Swansea goalkeeper Michel Vorm, should do wonders to prevent rescue Younes Kaboul headed the ball into the net.

Not much of a threat is released both teams against opponents in the first round. Would not be surprised if before the interval score 1-0 to Tottenham did not change.

In the second half, Tottenham Swansea began often troublesome. They even close to scoring in the 50th minute through the action of Gyfli Sigurdsson. Unfortunately, Tottenham goalkeeper, Brad Friedel, performed brilliantly to break opportunities.

At the 59th minute, finally managed to beat Friedel Sigurdsson. Utilizing a ball of bait chest Wayne Routledge, Sigurdsson beat Friedel with his right foot shot, the score was tied 1-1.

Position as it makes Tottenham encouraged. Emmanuel Adebayor then emerged as the hero of the victory. He took Tottenham back ahead in the 73rd minute through a header, use the ball corner.

Soon after, Gareth Bale almost makes Tottenham added a goal. Luckily for the visitors, Vorm still deft shot dispel Bale.

Failing that paid by Adebayor. Tottenham 3-1 victory he established, after a header back to goalkeeper tore Swansea. This time, Adebayor utilize umpang Aaron Lennon cross.

The lineup

Tottenham: 24-Brad Friedel, 13-William Gallas, 4-Younes Kaboul, 32-Benoit Assou-Ekotto (25-Danny Rose 88), 28-Kyle Walker, 8-Scott Parker, 30-Sandro (7-Aaron Lennon 71 ), 14-Luka Modric, 3-Gareth Bale, 11-Rafael Van der Vaart (29-Jake Livermore 85), 10-Emmanuel Adebayor

Swansea: 1-Michel Vorm, 2-Ashley Williams, 16-Garry Monk, 3-Neil Taylor, 22-Angel Rangel, 24-Joe Allen (27-Mark Gower 92), 7-Leon Britton, 11-Scott Sinclair, 15 -Wayne Routledge (12-Nathan Dyer 71), 10-Danny Graham (19-Luke Moore 79), 42-Gylfi Sigurdsson

Osasuna 1 - 5 Real Madrid Highlights Match March 31, 2012

2012-03-31T19:57:00.001-07:00

Osasuna cage really be hell for the owner. Without mercy, Real Madrid 5-1 at the host devour jornada to-30 early this morning. The victory was also steady the Madrid summit with a difference of 9 points of Barcelona.

Real Madrid started the first round with a quick tempo. Even in the 7th minute, Madrid was injured tens of thousands of public Estadio Reyno de Navarra thanks to Karim Benzema kick volley after receiving a sweet Cristiano Ronaldo. Change the scoreboard numbers, 1-0 to the visitors.

After repeated again attacked Madrid, Osasuna goalkeeper finally ripped the second time. This time the actors of the mega star, Cristiano Ronaldo. Jugador called CR7's familiar cast a hard kick from outside the penalty box. The swift ball right footed lunge CR7 not dammed Fernández. Score 2-0 to Madrid.

Trident's magical Madrid finally made Los Rojillos exhaustion. After Benzema and CR7, finally Higuaín complete perfection Madrid in the first round. Sontekannya in the 40th minute, making absolute Madrid 3-0 lead that lasted until halftime.

Árbitro hose (the referee) Cesar Muniz Fernandez started the second half, did not take long to minimize the host state. Filed a cross Roversio Nino de Barros was greeted Martínez header. Ball that led to the upper-left corner of Iker Casillas failed to be saved and make the 1-3 position, still for the visitors' advantage.

Los Merengues almost 99 percent of the added advantage in the 52nd minute. But ultimately it should be a golden opportunity wasted. Definitely changed the scoreboard 4-1 to Madrid if the word does not occur interspersed with the attitude of selfishness struggle for the ball between CR7 and Higuaín.

As if not satisfied with one goal, CR7 add to the treasury of his goal in the 70th minute. CR7 goals born of a free kick is thrown along the ground. The ball had hit the foot posse Osasuna and change the direction of the ball that led to death Osasuna goalkeeper steps. 4-1's absolute score for the visitors.

CR7-Higuaín combination back to the barn looks like Osasuna scored for Madrid. Madrid created the fifth goal of the header Higuaín CR7 released thanks to the crossing in the 77th minute. Scores did not bored changing, 5-1 to Madrid superiority. Osasuna were forced buried deep in front of the public itself after 45 minutes both finished acted.

Teams:

Osasuna: Andrés Fernández, Damia Abella, Sergio Fernández, Miguel Flaño, Roversio de Barros / Jon Echaide (81 '), Javad Nekounam, Raúl García, Patxi Puñal, Álvaro Cejudo / Roland Lamah (66'), Raoul Loe / Dejan Lekic ( 46 '), Nino Martínez

Real Madrid: Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, Raul Albiol, Álvaro Arbeloa, Marcelo Vieira, Xabi Alonso, Mesut Özil / at the Ángel María (81 '), Esteban Granero, Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema / Raphael Varane (84'), Gonzalo Higuaín / Fabio Coentrao (80 ').

Barcelona 2 - 0 Athletic Bilbao Highlights Match March 31, 2012

2012-03-31T19:51:00.001-07:00

Appear dominant, Barcelona host Athletic Bilbao at Camp Nou Stadium. But the affection of his many opportunities, just one goal that can be converted into a goal, namely through the legs Andres Iniesta to-40 minutes.

Barca immediately gave the attack straight from Daniel Alves and Gerard Pique, but they only threatened goalkeeper Bilbao. Because it is still anticipated by Bilabo back line.

Barca nearly six minutes ahead, but unfortunately goalkeeper Thiago Iraizoz successful because it was first caught by the offside trap. Until well into the 15th minute, Barca dominated the game.

Entering the 20th minute, Barca had a chance of Lionel Messi's free kick but can still be ignored by Iraizoz. So is the flick that Pique from the left side, into the net just nyasir Bilbao, Bilbao defender but still there are those who throw the ball with a header.

A half-hour running game, Barca did not really give a chance to attack Bilbao. They confine the defense of Bilbao.

But Andres Iniesta finally broke the deadlock after His goal in the 40th minute Barca managed to bring Bilbao 1-0 lead over the first half until the last whistle sounded. Barca still lead 1-0 over Bilbao.

Teams:

Barcelona: 1. Valdes, 2. Dani Alves, 21. Adriano Correia, 3. Pique, 14. J. Mascherano, 8. Iniesta, 16. Busquets, 11. Thiago Alcantara, 10. L. Messi, 9. A. Sanchez, 37. Tello

Bilbao: 1. Iraizoz, 15. Iraola, 3. Aurtenetxe, 23. Ekiza, 24. Javi Martínez, 14. Susaeta, 17. Inigo Perez, 8. Iturraspe, 2. Toquero, 10. De Marcos, 28. Ibai

Aston Villa 2 - 4 Chelsea Highlights Match March 31, 2012

2012-03-31T19:43:00.003-07:00

Chelsea won a tremendous victory when they travel to Aston Villa at Villa Park stadium, in the Premier League on Saturday (31/03/2012). Had 2-2 by Villa, Chelsea finally got up and grabbed a 4-2 victory.

Chelsea is actually capable of winning first thanks to goals from Daniel Sturridge in the ninth minute. Goals stems from the chaos that occurred in front of the Villa goalkeeper Fernando Torres shot that was blocked by one of the defenders. The ball had taken Sturridge. Without mercy, the England striker fired the ball hard and failed driven Shay Given. Chelsea were 1-0 up.

Juan Mata almost double the advantage of "The Blues" at minute 23. The Spanish midfielder to feed a neat one-two with Kalou Salomon. Once successfully pushed into the opponent's penalty box, eyes trying to steer the ball into the right side of the Villa goal. Unfortunately, the ball is shot hit the goalpost's eyes.

Chelsea tried to maintain the tempo of the game. Practically, John Terry and his friends control the game despite appearing in public opponent. However, the team of Roberto Di Matteo made it difficult to utilize a number of opportunities. Score 1-0 to Chelsea's advantage lasted until halftime.

Chelsea surprise comeback in the second half. Action has been running six-minute, Branislav Ivanovic managed to break into the Villa goal. Given subdued after failing to block the use of bait Ivanovic shot corner Juan Mata.

Villa did not want to be embarrassed before the public. They tried to get up, even able to equalize ten minutes ahead of the game was over. The home team's first goal was created by James Collins header in the 77th minute. Three minutes later, Petr Cech was forced to collect the ball back in his own net after failing to block a shot Eric Lichaj.

It did not make a mental collapse Chelsea. They quickly got up and tried to intensify the attack. The effort was fruitless. "The Blues" regained the lead thanks to goals from Ivanovic in the 83rd minute. The goal was similar to that created his first goal from a corner.

Despite winning 3-2, Chelsea does not necessarily satisfied. At the 90th minute, Fernando Torres managed to turn Villa goalkeeper. Of the counter-attack, Daniel Sturridge give feedback breakthrough to Torres. With incredible accuracy, the ball shot to the right side of the nesting Torres Given's goal. Chelsea's goal sealed the victory 4-2.

Teams

Aston Villa: 1-Shay Given; 6-James Collins, 32-Nathan Baker, 3-Stephen Warnock, 30-Eric Lichaj; 38-Gary Gardner, 7-Stephen Ireland, 25-Barry Bannan, 31-Chris Herd (Marc Albrighton 70); 26-Andreas Weimann (Heskey 82), 11-Gabriel Agbonlahor

Chelsea: 1-Petr Cech; 26-John Terry, 4-David Luiz (Cahill 45), 3-Ashley Cole, 2-Branislav Ivanovic; 12-John Mikel Obi, 8-Frank Lampard, 21-Salomon Kalou (Ramires 59) , 23-Daniel Sturridge; 9-Fernando Torres-Juan Mata 0.10 (Malouda 73)

Queens Park Rangers 2 - 1 Arsenal Highlights Match March 31, 2012

2012-03-31T19:10:00.001-07:00

Arsenal surrendered 1-2 to Quuens Park Rangers (QPR), at Loftus Road on Saturday (31/03/2012). It is the failure of Arsenal's first win in eight games last in the Premier League.

With these results, Arsenal sit in third place with 58 points from 31 games or three ahead of Tottenham Hotspur, who had played 30 times. Meanwhile, QPR is ranked 17th with 28 points.

Goals host midfielder Adel Taarabt was created in the 22nd minute. With the right foot, he posts Clint Hill melesatkan ball from the middle of the penalty box to the lower left corner of goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny.

Arsenal equalized through Theo Walcott in the 37th minute. Utilizing feedback Robin van Persie, Walcott fired a shot that hit the pole. Walcott had the ball into the goal meloloskannya vomiting and Patrick Kenny.

Midfielder Samba Diakite QPR restore excellence in the 66th minute. From the middle of the penalty box, he kicked the ball into submission Jamie Mackie upper left corner of Arsenal.

According to the Premier League, during the match, Arsenal created seven chances out of 12 businesses. The QPR accurate shots off eight of nine experiments.

The composition of players:

QPR: 1-Patrick Kenny; 3-Clint Hill, 35-Anton Ferdinand, 34-Taye Taiwo, a 42-Nedum Onuoha; 2-Samba Diakite, 4-Shaun Derry, 17-Joey Barton, 7-Adel Taarabt; 12-Jamie Mackie, 52-Bobby Zamora (32-Shaun Wright-Phillips 90)

Arsenal: 13-Wojciech Szczesny; 5-Thomas Vermaelen, 6-Laurent Koscielny, 28-Kieran Gibbs (29-Marouane Chamakh 81), 3-Bacary Sagna; 8-Mikel Arteta (15-Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 81), 17 - Alex Song, 7-Tomas Rosicky, 14-Theo Walcott; 10-Robin van Persie, 16-Aaron Ramsey (27-Gervinho 70)

Referee: Mike Dean

Manchester City 3 - 3 Sunderland Highlights Match March 31, 2012

2012-03-31T19:05:00.001-07:00

Mario Balotelli and Aleksandar Kolarov became heroes Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday (03.31.2012), against Sunderland. Coming from behind 1-3, Balotelli and Kolarov scored for City and forced the Sunderland finished the game with the score 3-3.

With this result, the City failed to stick to Manchester United (MU), as it still came in second place with 71 points, or difference of two points of Manchester United at the top. However, the "Red Devils" can mempelebar away if it managed to beat Blackburn Rovers on Monday (2/4/2/2012).

City played attack since the early minutes. At the 9th minute, Aleksandar Kolarov free kick opportunities. However, it is still able to kick the ball pretty well denied by Simon Mignolet okiper leh.

Sunderland is not without threats. Several times Martin O'Neill's side are well enough to build an attack on the City defense. The 15th minute, Nicklas Bendtner gets the chance. But, the ball still thin hard kick to the outside of the City goal.

Two minutes later, turn Edin Dzeko threatening the Sunderland goal. Yaya Toure earn feed cooked, Dzeko hard kick toward the goal. However, again the goalkeeper Mignolet performed swiftly to block the ball is kicked.

City continued to press, were struck by Larsson scored in the 31st minute. Beginning with the attack that was built from the midfield, Larsson opened fire directed from the front of the box, into the left corner that is unable to reach goalkeeper Joe Hart.

"The Citizen" was finally able to equalize after the referee pointed to the spot because Dzeko is violated in the penalty box in the 43rd minute. Balotelli is the executioner not to waste this opportunity to change the score to 1-1.

In the minutes of injury time, Sunderland able to go back ahead 2-1 with a goal by Bendtner in the 48th minute. Stephane Sessegnon get cross, Bendtner successfully heading the ball into the net City.

After halftime, Chelsea tried to push to catch up. However, the home fans just made another pause after Larsson scored his second goal in the 55th minute. Starting from a quick counterattack, Bendtner and accurate cross off that can be maximized by Larsson to change the score to 3-1.

Behind 1-3, the City stepped up attacks. Coach Roberto Mancini and then enter Carlos Tevez to increase the power on his side. Argentine striker then get a chance in the 68th minute. However, his efforts were fruitless because they have the ball was wide to the left side of the opponent's goal.

Throughout the second half, the City is more control of the game by creating a number of opportunities. Five minutes from the end, the City has only managed to cut the gap to 2-3 with goals from Arsenal in the 85th minute.

Balotelli is a very beautiful goal and make the spirit of City players increases. from the right side of Sunderland's defense, he was to penetrate to the center. Still outside the penalty box, he curled in a cross that hard. Sunderland goalkeeper stabbed the ball, without being able to dihalai goalkeeper Simon Mignolet.

One minute later, Kolarov finally be able to equalize 3-3. Beginning with the attack in front of the penalty box, Kolarov hard kick that can deceive the goalkeeper Mignolet. Finally, a score draw was to survive until the referee blew the long whistle.

According to Soccernet, City throughout the game ball as much as 64 percent and created seven chances out of 22 businesses. The Sunderland off three accurate shots from nine attempts.

Teams:

Manchester City: Joe Hart, 25, 4-Vincent Kompany, Kolo Touré, 28, 13-Aleksandar Kolarov, 2-Micah Richards, 42-Yaya Toure, 34-Nigel De Jong, 7-James Milner (8-David Pizarro 81) , 21-David Silva (32-Carlos Tevez 58), 10-Edin Dzeko, 45-Mario Balotelli (11-Adam Johnson 45).

Sunderland: 22-Simon Mignolet, 12-Matthew Kilgallon (25-Sotirios Kyrgiakos 81), 4-Michael Turner, 14-Jack Colback, 2-Phillip Bardsley, 6-Lee Cattermole, 8-Craig Gardner, 23-James McClean, 7 -Sebastian Larsson, 52-Nicklas Bendtner, 28-Stephane Sessegnon.

Referee: Philip Dowd

Borussia Dortmund 4 - 4 VfB Stuttgart Highlights Match March 30, 2012

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Each one after the score was colored rain-goal at the Signal Iduna Park. But the defending champions, Borussia Dortmund had to share points with VfB Stuttgart drew 4-4 after being forced.

The first round opened with the aggressiveness of the visitors in the 9th minute. Starting from a bait that targets the legs Tamás Hajnal, was almost created a goal. Unfortunately the solution is not maximized due to unprepared Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Wiedenfeller.

Entering the 22nd minute, Dortmund who had a golden opportunity. The ball is taken away Vedad Ibisevic was perched in front of Stuttgart goalkeeper Sven Ulreich. But after the deceiving Ulreich, Ibisevic to bite the fingers, the article could kick was saved verteidiger head (defender) Stuttgart, Georg Niedermeier.

Host the opening goal finally born in the 33rd minute thanks to 'the Japanese', Shinji Kagawa. Starting from a cross which then headlong Sebastian Kehl, header of the ball that gave birth to the immediate crisis disontek Kagawa and fruitful goal. Change the scoreboard 1-0 to Dortmund which lasted until halftime.

Once schiedsrichter (referee) Michael Weiner whistle sounded the second half began, the giant Westphalia - Dortmund, take the initiative to attack. Even in the 49th minute, the second goal could not be prevented Stuttgart. Die Schwalzgeben created the second goal thanks to Jakub 'Cuba' Blaszczykowski that utilize assist Mats Hummels.

Stürmer Dortmund, Robert Lewandowski in the 55th minute chance to re-rip the nets Stuttgart. An open space bomber had come from Poland. Diterjangkannya volley kick too hard. But the ball was slightly deviated to the top of the crossbar Ulreich.

Dewi Fortuna seems to have overshadowed the visitors. Because the kick from outside the area of William Kvist, still have to hit the right goalpost Die Borussen pole. Raw was the first golden opportunity Die Schwaben in the second round. Until midway through the second, the absolute score 2-0 still owned by the giant Westphalia.

After a long pounding the host, ultimately the team's home city of the auto industry managed to reduce the position to be 1-2 through two one-touch action of the Hauptmann (captain), Georg Niedermeier and Vedad Ibisevic. Converted Ibisevic goal in the 71st minute.

Rapidly changing the tempo of the game, Stuttgart had successfully silenced the public tens of thousands of Westphalia in the 77th minute thanks to the acceleration does not stop Julian Schieber. After successfully pass through the last defender and goalkeeper Dortmund, Schieber as he threw himself, deflecting the ball almost off the line. Changing the position 2-2.

Nahas for the hosts, Stuttgart Dortmund panic, a minute later. Schieber scored again through both the left foot to direct the ball to the sidelines Wiedenfeller feet. Score was again changed 3-2 to the visitors.

Dortmund did not sit still. In the 81st minute to save face Dortmund Mats Hummels. A hard kick from outside the penalty box Ulreich not dammed. Also targeting the fast ball ripped the net Die Roten. Score again in a draw, 3-3.

Goal was re-created in the last minute. Through a feedback corner, substitute Ivan Perišic bring Dortmund remain perfectly secure points. Sontekannya in the 87th minute, through the net Ulreich the instantaneous death of steps.

Unfortunately for the hosts. Score was again changed to 4-4 in injury time. Substitute Christian Gentner save Stuttgart from defeat. Brunt of the ball in the 90th minute '+2, Dortmund could make a sweet smile. The host must share the points after a 4-4 score lasted until the end.

Teams:

Borussia Dortmund: Roman Wiedenfeller, Mats Hummels, Lukasz Piszczek, Neven Subotic, Marcel Schmelzer, Sebastian Kehl, Jakub Blaszczykowski, Kevin Groβkreutz / Ivan Perišic (79 '), Ilkay Gundogan / Sven Bender (67'), Shinji Kagawa / Lucas Barrios ( 81 '), Robert Lewandowski

VfB Stuttgart: Sven Ulreich, Francisco Rodríguez, Arthur Boka / Cristian Molinaro (61 '), William Kvist, Georg Niedermeier, Gotoku Sakai, Tamás Hajnal / Christian Gentner (70'), Zdravko Kuzmanovic, Vedad Ibisevic, Martin Harnik, Julian Schieber / Mamadou Bah (84 ').