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Bayern Munich returned to Manchester United's heartache. 1-2

Bayern Munich returned to Manchester United's heartache. 1-2 defeat in the 1999 Champions League final in-revans successful when quarter-final first leg at the Allianz Arena yesterday morning (31 / 3). Bayern won by the same score, 2-1.

Bayern's victory yesterday did not happen at the top of Champions League party. Nor is it at a neutral venue. But, the way Hollywood FC-Bayern-winning title is similar to that carried United eleven years ago. Namely, scored determinant of victory in injury time.

Bayern scored the winning goal yesterday Ivica Olic incised hurt more or less the same as United's goal striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in 1999. If Olic scored in the second minute injury time (90 +2'), Solskjaer did in the third minute injury time (90 +3').

The course of action yesterday, and in 1999 was similar. United's Wayne Rooney is now leading by just running the two-minute match. It is Rooney's 34th goal this season. But, patience Bayern fruitless in the 77th minute deflected free-kick through Franck Ribery.

''I was proud of how we turn things around. We are unmatched in second half, creating a series of opportunities, and fought until the final seconds. Sweet is the right word to describe our victory because we were very, very decent grab, "said Louis van Gaal, der trainer (coach), Bavaria, as reported by AFP.

Despite winning the first leg success, Van Gaal was disappointed his side conceded. Because, now benefits from United's away goal. Only with a 1-0 victory in the second leg at Old Trafford next week (7 / 4), nicknamed the Red Devils United-will-win tickets to the semis.

''I think Manchester United remain a big opportunity after scoring away. If you had to choose, I would like 0-0 or 1-0 because 2-1 is not a good score, "said Van Gaal.

But, sir keep the 58-year optimism. Minimal reference to notes away Bayern in the Champions League. FC Hollywood always scored goals from four matches at home to opponents. Among them, three goals against Maccabi Haifa in Israel, one goal in France (Girondins Bordeaux), four goals in Turin (Juventus), and two goals at home to Fiorentina.

Now''we are very motivated and it helps us enough time at Old Trafford later. Bayern is a typical German team that always struggled to win until the end of the game, "said Daniel van Buyten, Bayern defender in the club's official website.

From the stronghold United coach Sir Alex Ferguson says his team must pay a costly mistake at the last minute. Bayern scored the winning goal came from inadvertence Olic United defender, Patrice Evra in particular. As a result, Olic pilfer the ball inside the penalty box and easily beat United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar.

"We should not allow the ball to the opponent when in thae penalty box. Passing-passing us far from the standards and become one of our defeat. Instead, we should appreciate our opponents tirelessly ball flowing in all directions," Ferguson was quoted as commentator Sky Sports.

He believes that the goals at home to Bayern's very valuable. "We scored a goal away and it's an advantage. We have a good capital gain the victory in the second round later on," said 68th-year coach of Scottish origin

Bayern Munchen v Man United

Bayern Munich lost only once in seven meetings with Manchester United. But, the only defeat was painful. Ie, 1-2 defeat in the Champions League final in 1999. At the time, Bayern winning it before finally rewarded by United in injury time.

Memory is like adding a heavy duty re-met Bayern as United in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final at the Allianz Arena stadium, Munich, early day (RCTI live broadcast at 02.45 pm). -A nickname Red Devils United-come with a king bearing the title away in the Champions League this season.

United clean sweep victory in four away games. In contrast, stable home record Bayern less convincing. They are two wins, one draw, and once lost. In the last fight, FC Bayern nicknamed Hollywood-forced to swallow the bitter pill after being humiliated 1-2 at VfB Stuttgart Bundesliga event (27 / 3).

But, that just makes the statistics clashed in the Allianz Arena will be called. Bayern and United certainly carried the attacking football. "Duel Bayern Munich vs. Manchester United the most exciting in the other quarterfinal. Therefore, the two teams will equally apply offensive game," said der trainer (coach) Bayern Louis van Gaal as cited by AFP.

"United look brilliant lately. So are we. The audience will be entertained due to a high standard game treats," said Dutch coach's home.

On the other hand, the architect of United Sir Alex Ferguson insists that the fight scoring crucial away. Just look at the success United in round of 16. After winning 3-2 at home to AC Milan in the first meeting, United more confident melakoni second meeting at home. Result, the Red Devils successfully melibas Milan four goals without reply.

"Series with a win or a goal we were in a stable target Bayern. We want to repeat our performances in Milan," said the coach who familiarly called Fergie told MUTV Online.

But, aware that Fergie is not easy to beat Bayern. In the three-times appear in the Allianz Arena, United have never won. They're just two draws and one defeat. Fortunately, the Red Devil will appear complete.

Bomber Wayne Rooney and defender Rio Ferdinand in the list of United's squad flew to Munich yesterday morning local time. Two players were absent when United 4-0 Bolton Wanderers bend in the Premier League continued last weekend (27 / 3). At the time Rooney's knee injury therapy. While Ferdinand problems in your groin.

In contrast to the host. Bayern are still waiting for the last condition Arjen Robben. Dutch winger had suffered a calf muscle injury against Stuttgart. Based on the latest news, the medical team was not sure Bayern penggawa former Real Madrid and Chelsea are going to fit when entertaining match United.

"We are doing everything they can to make it fit, including giving injections the pain barrier. We hope that the results okay. But we can not confirm it," said Bayern spokesman, as reported by The Sun.

If Robben absent, Franck Ribery will be working alone as the creator attack FC Hollywood. Because, Bayern Bastian Schweinsteiger was also losing suspension affected.

When Robben threatened not to play, Mario Gomez certainly return to the squad. Together Robben, Gomez is the top scorer this season with Bayern Munich 14 goals in various arena. The German national team striker missed the last three weeks because of torn calf muscle.

The last time Gomez down when Bayern lost 2-3 by Fiorentina in the last 16 second leg of the Artemio Franchi (9 / 3). "I am ready to ready to play either as a starter or a substitute player," said Gomez on the official club website. (dns/c8/ca)

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Estimated Players

Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1): 22-Butt (g); 21-Lahm, Van Buyten, 5, 6-Demichelis, 28-Badstuber; 17-Van Bommel ©, 23-Pranjic; 7-Ribery, 25-Muller, 11-Olic; 18-Klose

Coach: Louis van Gaal

Costume Team: Red - Red

Costumes Goalkeepers: Black - Black

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Man United (4-4-1-1): 1-Van der Sar (g); © 2-Neville, 5-Ferdinand, 15-Vidic, 3-Evra; 25-Valencia, 24-Fletcher, 16, Carrick, 17-Nani; 13-Park, 10-Rooney

Coach: Sir Alex Ferguson

Costume Team: White - Blue

Costumes Goalkeepers: Blue Young - Young Blue

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Stadium: Allianz Arena, Munich

Referee: Franck de Bleeckere (Belgium)

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Head to Head (Champions League)

13-3-2002 United v Bayern Munich 0-0 (group phase)

20-11-2001 United v Bayern Munich 1-1 (group phase)

18-4-2001 United v Bayern Munich 2-1 (quarter finals)

3-4-2001 United v Bayern Munich 0-1 (quarter finals)

26-5-1999 United v Bayern Munich 2-1 (final)

9-12-1998 United v Bayern Munich 1-1 (group phase)

30-9-1998 United v Bayern Munich 2-2 (group phase)

Roma duel with Inter Milan

Roma duel with Inter Milan in giornata (weeks) to 31 early-day was eagerly awaited public sphere in Italy. This is the fight that will determine who join Serie A scudetto this season (2 Telkomvision live at 00.00 GMT).

With the action remaining eight, two teams were going all-out grab three points. The victory will be paved the way for Inter to maintain Serie A scudetto in five successive seasons. As for Rome, Raihan three points will minimize the difference in numbers with Inter miss one.

Nerazzurri Inter-nickname-remains capolista (led the standings) with a collection of 63 points, followed by Roma and AC Milan both packing 59 number. Rome in the second rank because he has to score goals better than Milan.

Something that at the beginning of the season did not imagine penggawa Rome. However, with brilliant performance with an unbeatable record in 20 games in Serie A, the opportunity Giallorossi-term champion AS Roma-become open.

"We're doing something great so far and it's time to go through waiting for the big game. We will await them at the Olimpico, we will fight until the end," said Philippe Mexes, Roma defender, told Sky Sports yesterday (26 / 3).

Despite a poor record when he clashed with Inter, Roma are now more confident. Claudio Ranieri besutan team's ambition is never ending record fifth win in the last clash in Serie A since the last victory in the 2007 season.

"We're a long waiting game like this, but we are still trying to calm and not overwhelmed. It's nice to hear we're struggling win scudetto, a great dream," continued Mexes.

The match between Roma and Inter are also promising an amazing game. There is no pillar of the two teams are forced to absent because of injury or other reasons. Roma captain Francesco Totti is also recovering from a knee injury.

"Our players were in a fit condition, a great match mentally, and a great desire to win. Inter remain favorites, but if they slip, we'll be there to replace them," said Claudio Ranieri, coach of Rome.

Clashed in the Olimpico, Rome, early day was also a reminder of the rivalry between Roma and Inter's happening in 2006-2008. At that time, they were three times a runner-up in Serie A and twice win the Coppa Italia by beating Inter in the final.

Therefore, the Nerazzurri should be wary of Roman feeling. "We realize the capacity of Rome. For that, there is no reason for us to give opportunities to them," said Ivan Cordoba, Inter defender from Colombia.

For Inter, two games in one week ahead of their crucial achievements this season. After playing with the early Roman days, they played the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final against CSKA Moscow (31 / 3).

Chelsea won less good

Chelsea won less good results in the last six games. The Blues-called Chelsea, two wins, one draw and three defeats. Finally, Chelsea forced a 1-1 draw by Blackburn Rovers (22 / 3). The results of steps that add weight to catch Chelsea Premier League trophy this season.

Chelsea are now four points behind (65-69) with standings leader Manchester United. However, Chelsea played one match less (30-31). If you are able to maximize action against Portsmouth at Fratton Park later in the morning (ESPN's live broadcast at 02.45 GMT), Chelsea would have approached United.

Portsmouth victory over Chelsea would bring up to second place, displacing Arsenal who collected 67 points from 31 laga. If it be realized, the Blues have a good capital in the face of the next two belonging to fight hard. Namely, entertain Aston Villa (27 / 4) and away to the United (3 / 4).

This Match''(opposite Portsmouth, Red) is very important for the restoration of our confidence, "said Frank Lampard, Chelsea's attacking midfielder, as reported by Soccernet.''We often make errors in some of the last fight and we must end it before it's too late," he added.

Technically, Portsmouth is a soft opponent for Chelsea. Pompey-Portsmouth-now called the caretaker status. After the verdict reduction diketok nine points last weekend, Pompey are de facto play in Championship next season.

New Portsmouth has 13 points from 30 games, 14 adrift with a safe zone number alias ranked 17th occupied West Ham United. With only eight fight left, David James et al is very difficult to survive at the top level of the English competition.

''What I hate to face teams in the relegation zone as they were going to Portsmouth is fighting back relentlessly. If we still play like against Blackburn, especially in the second round, we'll come home with disappointment again, "said defensive midfielders John Obi Mikel Chelsea as quoted on the official club website.

Mikel's statements referring to the results of Hull City against Portsmouth last week (20 / 3). Portsmouth remained 1-2 until the 87th minute. But, the next interval of two minutes, Portsmouth success and scored twice to end action with the 3-2 victory.

''I hope our success story be repeated against Hull back against Chelsea. Victory in the last minute so to inspire emotion, "explained tactian Portsmouth Avram Grant as the BBC released.

Grant had a memory with Chelsea. Two years ago, Grant was deposed as head coach of Chelsea despite delivering the Blues finish runners-up in three event (Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup). At that Grant replaced Jose Mourinho in the middle of the road.

''I was not happy with my decision to Chelsea. I feel I've run a good job. But, I did not get the appreciation that should be, "said 54-year man Israel's nationality.

At the first meeting this season at Stamford Bridge, Grant took Portsmouth difficult though ultimately defeated Chelsea 1-2. ''We were losing 3-4 major players, while Chelsea come up with the best power. I think we still have a chance they make it difficult, "said Grant.

Chelsea lost

Chelsea lost their position as pemuncak English Premier League standings. It drew 1-1 with the results of The Blues (nicknamed Chelsea) serving as the host Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park Stadium yesterday morning (22 / 3).

With only add one point, Chelsea are now packing 65 points. John Terry et al was perched in third place in the Manchester United (69 points) and Arsenal (67 points). This is the first time Chelsea knocked out of two large since August 2009.

Indeed, the Blues played one match less (30-31) than the two rivals were. Chelsea is a delay action against Portsmouth at Fratton Park (25 / 3). However, although able to grab three points, Chelsea will not be enthroned.

The Blues lead a good start at Ewood Park. Chop the visitors to fruition during the six-minute fight into a goal by Didier Drogba. That is the goal to 22 Drogba in the Premier League this season.

Excellent one goal Chelsea pep. But, few opportunities like header from Salomon Kalou on the ninth-minute volley and Florent Malouda (40 ') did not change the score. Chelsea had to be satisfied with the score 1-0 at halftime.

Blackburn played more aggressively in the second half. Began to host defense often terrorizing opponents. Blackburn's hard work to fruition in the 70th minute. Michel Salgado disundul Crossing El-Hadji Diouf's goal into the bottom corner can be anticipated without Chelsea's third goalkeeper Ross Turnbull.

The Blues tried to score the winning goal in the last 20 minutes. But, despite dominating the game, there is no great creations of the Chelsea players. Underform Frank Lampard, Deco, while new entrants in the mid-late second round heat.

''We are facing a negative trend. But, we should not lose confidence. We had to get out of this difficult period,''said Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti as reported by Sky Sports.

Ancelotti did not dismiss that the failure in the Champions League Chelsea transmitted on performance in the domestic stage. Match''against Blackburn we've prepared well and forget the previous action. Only, last week was tough for us,''said the coach who was usually called Carletto.

In the opposite camp, coach Sam Allardyce Blackburn opened his team held a successful recipe for Chelsea. Allardyce learned from the success that Inter Milan Chelsea away in the last 16 of the Champions League. Club champions Italy are even beat Chelsea twice, namely at the Giuseppe Meazza 2-1 and 1-0 at Stamford Bridge.

What disontek Allardyce? ''I get from the two wings of the attacks because of two Chelsea full-back is a weak point when kept pressed. Diouf and (Morten Gamst) Pedersen perform the role well,''said the coach who familiarly called Big Sam had told the BBC.

Big Sam was impressed with the debut of Phil Jones in the Premier League stage. Blackburn defender 18-year-old was appearing rather as a replacement for Ryan Nelsen. Jones was not nervous even have to escort the world's top strikers like Drogba and Anelka.

Barcelona soccer

Barcelona soccer maintain prestige in the international European Spanish. This was in line with Real Madrid strolled to a successful quarter-finals of the Champions League after a 4-0 win over VfB Stuttgart at the Nou Camp Stadium yesterday morning (18 / 3). Carles Puyol et al 5-1 aggregate lead after the first fight in cage Stuttgart drew 1-1.


Along with the removal of Real Madrid and Sevilla, Barca is now the sole remaining representative of Spain. Qualify for the quarter-finals while keeping the Catalan club's chances to retain the title.

Lionel Messi is worth dubbed as the action star. He scored two goals in the four-goal Barca to Stuttgart. Achieving it is as a proof Messi. Previously, he was criticized for not contributing more goals in the Champions League stage. In the seven previous action, 23 year-old striker is new Argentina pack of two goals.

Several hours before the fight, Blaugranes-nickname-losing Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez who suffered a muscle injury. Spanish national team players should be absent at least until two weeks ahead.

However, Messi's brilliant appearance remove public doubts the Nou Camp. When action has been running for 13 minutes, he had to break Stuttgart goalkeeper who escorted the veteran German goalkeeper Jens Lehmann. Messi also became an important actor behind the second goal scored Barca Pedro Rodriguez at minute 22.

Feel quite comfortable with a 3-1 aggregate score, penggawa Blaugranes started playing out. Coach Josep Guardiola made little change in tactics. If they usually focus and prioritize pressing ball mastery, now he asks his men to play more relaxed, but effective.

The strategy was successful. The proof, in the 60th minute to increase the benefits of hosting a 3-0 (aggregate 4-1) through the action Messi. Entered injury time, substitute Bojan Krkic who Andres Iniesta in the 88th minute scored the fourth Barca.

"Messi was instrumental in determining the outcome of the game," said Guardiola told Reuters. "Every great player has a tendency to influence for his team. Like (former pebasket, Red) Michael Jordan in Chicago Bulls. I would not trade it in for any player," he continued.

Success Barca makes Guardiola proud. Because, during the team's defending champion status difficult to qualify for the quarter-finals. Only Manchester United's success last season through the final edition after capturing the trophy in 2008.

"All because of our performance is complete. We played intense in all aspects and also very aggressive. In addition, we have all the fans support," he explained.

Meanwhile, Stuttgart on the first leg of extraordinary appearance ended up in the second leg in the doldrums. Barca's first two goals happened so fast. According to coach Christian Gross, a 0-2 left the players mentally unstable.

"The children lost their courage they showed three weeks ago in Stuttgart," explained Gross as reported by the Associated Press. "It should, after that goal, our defense to shut menyolidkan shortage in midfield. If the intense do it, we can equalize," he continued.

In fact, says Gross, psychological factors make men unable to carry out his instructions. Far from strengthening the defense, the attackers his team, like Aleksandr Hleb, Cacau, and Pavel Pogrebnyak, tend to maneuver itself. This made-nicknamed Die Schwaben Stuttgart-loss collectivity that is the key to the success of their first leg.

"On the contrary, Barcelona played with a good moral condition. They look beautiful to entertain supporters," Gross review. "From the beginning we had little chance. But two goals early action to make us lose the chance to reverse the score," said Swiss coach's

Barcelona match the record of Manchester United.

Barcelona coach Josep Guardiola proud that his team survived the last 16 of the Champions League. They now match the record of Manchester United.

VfB Stuttgart after the bend on the second leg of the final perdelapan, Wednesday (17/3/2010), Barcelona is entitled to place in the quarter-final with Arsenal, Bayern Munich, CSKA Moskva, Girodins Bordeaux, Inter Milan, Olympique Lyonnais and Manchester United. Among the eight teams, only Manchester United and Barcelona who had been the defending champion and entered the quarter-finals in next season.

"Only Manchester United have reached the quarter-finals the following season as the defending champions before, and I want to congratulate my team for it," Guardiola said in a press conference after the fight versus Stuttgart. "In eight big again and compete with them makes us excited," he added.

Just like Chelsea, Barcelona also has three times won the competition's top Club in Europe is. Quarter-finals this time was the third time and subsequently for "Los Cules". Last season, "El Barca" won by conquering "Red Devils" in the final. If Barca had won the tournament this season, then they will become the first team that can defend the Champions League title.

Manchester United (MU), who slaughtered his team 4-0

AC Milan coach, Leonardo, recognizes excellence Manchester United (MU), who slaughtered his team 4-0 in the second fight of the Champions League 16. According to Leo, Chelsea too strong for Milan and their performances last night really great.

"I think we can analyze the game from a variety of ways, but one thing we can not deny is the great performances MU. They played very well," said Leo.

"In the first leg (San Siro), the match in balance. We are lost but we were able to dominate the action. Today everything is different. We did have some problems, but MU is very strong."

"They can take advantage of our mistakes in various ways. They are very keen and it needed to play in competitions like the Champions League," explained Leo.

In the MU game last night was keen to take advantage of Milan's defensive holes left by Alessandro Nesta. Daniele Bonera is on duty to replace Nesta could not do much. Total Milan lost 7-2 on aggregate

12 teams will participate in the Formula 1 season 2010

Total of 12 teams will participate in the Formula 1 season 2010. Last Tuesday (yesterday early morning GMT), a federation of world auto racing, the FIA, finally released the list of participants. U.S. F1 team certainly absent, and Stefan GP did not get a license to perform as a replacement.

List of participants this was announced too late. Usually, already released by the FIA since November last year. However, because of the status of a number of new teams in trouble, the FIA have to wait until this week to announce it. In fact, 2010 has started the season 12-14 Maret later in Bahrain.

A total of four new teams that should be appearing later this year. Namely Virgin, Lotus, U.S. F1, and Campos Meta. All uses Cosworth engines.

But once the season endured trials, only the Virgin and the Lotus which has lowered the car on the track. Teams from the United States, U.S. F1, at least not clear juntrungannya. Financial problems continued to interfere, to the extent that the FIA had to send a "referee F1," Charlie Whiting, the team's headquarters in Charlotte last week.

From the results of the visit, dipastikanlah US F1 can not appear. FIA release the list, the team status is written on the bottom: "U.S. F1 has indicated that they are not in a position able to participate in 2010."

Ken Anderson, U.S. F1 boss, calling his party had asked the FIA to give them time until 2011 to appear. The decision to do so would soon be submitted. However, the signs, U.S. F1 will close forever. Because the FIA had already embarrassed and disappointed.

The fourth team, Campos Meta, also had big money problems. Lucky, the team has found an investor to figure Carabante Jose Ramon. Team name was changed to Hispania Racing Team (HRT). Though not had time to do any testing, the team is convinced (and believed) would fall on the first series in Bahrain.

Evidence of their readiness, some time after the FIA announced the list of participants F1 2010, HRT also announced a second driver to accompany Bruno Senna. He is the Karun Chandhok. Driver from India's 2010 driver complement structure.

Actually, there are five teams who claimed to be ready waterfall. Stefan GP, the name of the original team that Serbs, felt very prepared to replace U.S. F1 and down in Bahrain. They even have two drivers: Kazuki Nakajima and Jacques Villeneuve. Cars and engines they are ready, because the team acquired assets Toyota team.

It's just that, the FIA did not seem to want any "surprise team." "After considering various options, the FIA was currently not possible to allow a replacement team to perform at the world championships (F1)," so the sound of the FIA statement.

Furthermore, the FIA will announce details of new registrations, to accept a new team for the 2011 season again