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.