Tuesday, April 13, 2010
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Party peak seasons FA Cup is really unexpected. In digeber final at Wembley Stadium, May 15 next, the defending champion Chelsea will face Portsmouth, the club recently relegated to the Championship (second caste English League). Portsmouth to the finals after beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at Wembley yesterday morning.Road taken by Pompey-Portsmouth-term to get the final ticket was so steep. They must melakoni additional round time 2 x 15 minutes of normal time out due to no goals are created.New in the ninth minute addition to the first half, Pompey opened the scoring through Frederic Piquionne. After that, Kevin Prince Boateng double advantage through the execution of a penalty in the 117th minute."This is the result of crazy, really crazy," said Avram Grant, the coach of Pompey, as reported by AFP. "Considering what happened during this season, plus some of our core players injured before the game, the victory was unbelievable. Players have given everything they could and would not give up until the end," he said.For Portsmouth, the FA Cup final qualifying for the dignity of the club be a savior in the midst of their travels this season terjalnya. Not only relegated from the Premier League, the club owned by the incoming administration Balram Chainrai league because he could not pay the delinquent debt."These results are very meaningful for everyone in Portsmouth," said David James, Pompey goalkeeper, as reported by Goal. "Degraded very painful. But, the players to establish himself in the locker room and played incredible today. We do reserve the right to the finals," he continued.Portsmouth could not actually fielded the best squad. Midfielder Jamie O'Hara can not play because of the status of a loan from Spurs. Meanwhile, defender Nadir Belhadj injury during practice last. Until the minutes before kickoff, Grant claimed not sure who to play.With the condition that the enemy is in tatters, Tottenham had dominated the game. They create chances through the duo Peter Crouch and Jermain Defoe who incidentally is the former Portsmouth player. Total, Tottenham posted 16 shots on goal and 20 corner Porstmouth.However, the FA Cup trophy is the only one who can fight for Pompey. Boateng et al do not be surprised if all-out struggle. Supported great mental strength and motivation, they finally won the extra round and escaped to the top. When the long whistle sounded, fans unfurled a banner that read "You can destroy just about anything, except our spirit."On the other hand, Tottenham coach Redknapp revealed, bad grass Wembley field into the cause of the defeat of his team. She said, a lot of players who slipped the ball when dribbling the middle. Redknapp to watch the other semifinal between Chelsea and Aston Villa Saturday night (10 / 4) and saw the goalkeeper failed to anticipate the ball because the ground was too slippery."I'm not trying to find scapegoats for the many opportunities we are in vain. But, the stadium grass is really embarrassing," denounces Redknapp was quoted as saying on Sky Sports.
Friday, April 9, 2010
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Olympique Lyon made history. For the first time the home team the city of Lyon, France, those through the last four Champions League. Flights were achieved after their rivals aside countryman, Girondins Bordeaux.Although Penang host Bordeaux 1-0 at the quarter-final second leg yesterday morning pm at the Stade Chaban-Delmas, remains a Lyon semi-final ticket. Because, in their first leg 3-1 victory.Well, capital 3-1 victory at the first meeting that made Les Gones (Lyon title) appears more relaxed in the second leg yesterday morning hrs. "Success is sweet gift for all those involved in this club. Especially, the players showed tremendous character in the midst of difficult moments," said Claude Puel, Lyon coach, as reported by Reuters.Puel admitted, in terms of games, Bordeaux perform better. The claim victory with a score of at least 2-0 to make more daring et Marouane Chamakh attack. They also do not want to lose the ball. Les Girondins (called Bordeaux) dominating the ball Possession by 66 percent to 34 percent.Lyon prefer to endure the total. In addition to advantages already pocketed in the first leg 3-1, they lost two key players. Namely, the striker Lisandro Lopez and Sidney Govou. By implementing strategic defensive playmaker Miralem Pjanic Puel place on the bench. The goal, can play three midfielders survive at a time.The strategy was successful enough to reduce the pressure of Bordeaux. The proof, the new Bordeaux goalkeeper Hugo Lloris could tear at the last minute through the first round Chamakh. Solidnya defense mobilized Cris Lyon et Chamakh ensure that these goals are goals that can be created last host."This is not an easy game. Before the game, we consider the score was still 0-0 as occurred in the first leg. But, it's still our burden. As a result, we often play in the back because of fear of being broken," said Puel told TF1 television .In the meantime, Bordeaux coach Laurent Blanc is more sorry for the defeat in the first leg last. According to him, his men have done the best in the second leg. However, so many mistakes that resulted in their first leg defeat with two goals difference. Behind it quite difficult to pursue."Our experience playing at high level or less. As a result, we often make mistakes, especially in the defense sector. That's what makes us miss two goals," Blanc said as quoted by Football365."If you only lost one goal, we will be more easy to turn things around," continued the former French national team defender.However, Blanc is not entirely to blame his subordinates. However, Lyon is a more mature team at the European level. "I remain proud of my players. They can go far in the Champions League and this is not my guess. I also congratulate Lyon. I hope they can become a successful representative of France until the end of the tournament," he said.Lyon clearly did not want to just ride through the last four. Moreover, on the way to the semis, they have a track record attractive. Before you get rid of Bordeaux, Lyon elbowed star-studded Real Madrid team in the big 16.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
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1-2 on matches first making heavy step Manchester United to grabbed ticket to semis Champions League. Still, opportunities United yet discharged. They got chances to reverse circumstances when entertain Bayern Munchen in Stadium Old Trafford, Manchester premature someday.Three years ago, United lost 1-2 by Roma within first meeting quarterfinal in Olimpico. Nah, within second meeting at Old Trafford, Satan Merah-epithet United-turning things with victory fantastis 7-1.But, United seemed going difficult repeat told Bayern. Especially if refers results last match both teams at domestic league respective week.United surrendered 1-2 to Chelsea at Old Trafford within clashed top two teams Premier League. These results make throne United coup Chelsea. Meanwhile in arena gondry, Bayern facing Schalke 04 who notabene also clashed two club occupants upscale. Despite playing away, Bayern win 2-1 so overthrow Schalke from wealthy top."I believe and hoping we going discover new energy to reverse circumstances at Old Trafford," said Nemanja Vidic, defender United, in radio Key 103rd.According Vidic, United must has mentally champion for maintain opportunities seize triple degree this season. After clasped Cup Carling, Satan Merah got chances champion in League Champions and Premier League."Us must shows as one unity and playing like a team. Two kekalahan last, from Bayern and Chelsea, has gives many lessons," recalled players Serbia that.Lately many circles assess that United very depend told Wayne Rooney. Striker United it print sole goals cage Bayern week. Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti even regard that strengths United diminished many stopped up Rooney."Manchester United too easy defeated season because three factors. The players pillars aging, not many improvisation, well depend told one player," explained Alan Hansen, observers soccer who former star Liverpool 1980s, like on Daily Telegraph.Three factors disclosed Hansen differed with existing in Bayern. This season Bayern began reduce roles players heads three. Beneath upbringing Dutchman Louis van Gaal, FC Hollywood (epithet Bayern) many improvised."Bayern season has players with contribution flatten. All players on our team crucial. There or least I also not influential," said Arjen Robben, winger Bayern, as on Daily Star.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
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Both candidates will fight the Premier League champions at Old Trafford Stadium tonight (live on ESPN at 18:45 pm). Manchester United versus Chelsea. Two teams are only separated by one point (72-71). With six games remaining, the clash was a very decisive phase for United and Chelsea to pursue the Premier League trophy.
Party peak seasons FA Cup is really unexpected. In digeber final at Wembley Stadium, May 15 next, the defending champion Chelsea will face Portsmouth, the club recently relegated to the Championship (second caste English League). Portsmouth to the finals after beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at Wembley yesterday morning.
