Archive for the ‘Soccer’ Category
WE ARE GOING TO IMPROVE AND GET BETTER
Goals either side of the break from Charlie Adam and Luke Varney secured the Tangerines’ victory on a rain swept night but the course of the match was all but decided when 25-year-old Michael Oliver, the Premier League’s youngest referee, sent-off Baggies duo Pablo Ibanez and Gonzalo Jara inside the opening half hour. However, a [...]
ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC HEADS IN THE WINNING GOAL
Robinho and Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored the goals for Milan as Michele Pazienza was sent-off for the hosts for a pair of handballs before Ezequiel Lavezzi hit an ingenious late consolation. Milan now trail Lazio by just two points in second place while Napoli, who were by far the better side for long periods, even with [...]
WE MUST NOT UNDERESTIMATE ANYBODY
Spain begin as bookmakers’ favourites to win Euro 2012 on the back of their Euro 2008 triumph and recent World Cup win, but they will have to make history as no team has ever retained the European Championship. However, the current Spain side have got used to making history, topping the world rankings for the [...]
MILAN VS LECCE
AC Milan, third last term, had new recruit Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the San Siro stands and the former Inter Milan striker applauded when Alexandre Pato slammed in a 16th minute opener. Swede Ibrahimovic was unavailable to new coach Massimiliano Allegri as he has not yet completed the formalities of his move from Barcelona but Milan [...]
Brazil Defeats Chile To Clinch Place In Quarterfinals
Kaka, Robinho and company brought down Chile in an electrifying second round match at Ellis Park yesterday, ensuring the five time champions a spot in the quarterfinals. Despite being one of the most eye-catching teams at this year’s tournament, Chile appeared almost ordinary in front of an irrepressible Brazil, who tore them down 3 goals to 1.
Argentina Overcomes Mexico To Progress To The Quarterfinal
Argentina overcame Mexico by 3-1 at their second round meeting at Soccer City yesterday, in a match that was marred by the second major referee blunder, mere hours after the one at the England Vs Germany match.
England’s World Cup Dreams End After 4-1 Thrashing By Germany
The England team suffered a humiliating 4-1 defeat at the hands of Germany at the second round of the World Cup at Bloemfontein yesterday. Fabio Capello’s team struggled to keep up with a German team that outclassed and outplayed them in every department.
Team USA Ousted From World Cup By Ghana
Team USA’s remarkable run at the World Cup was brought to an end yesterday by Ghana, as the Americans bowed out after a 2-1 loss and Ghana becoming only the third-ever African country to reach the quarterfinals. After four years of planning, two years of qualifying and months of training, Howard and the rest of [...]
Brazil Vs Ivory Coast Match: A Handball And An Unfair Red Card
It seemed yesterday that Brazil was back to doing what they do best: dazzle with spectacular footwork and win matches. Ivory Coast fell to a 3-1 defeat, ensuring Brazil a place on the Group of 16. Luis Fabiano scored a pair of goals, one with the aid of touches with his arm and his hand, [...]
Real Salt Lake Six Goal In A Single half Makes New England Revolution
Rio Tinto Stadium in historic match scoring six goals in a single half made revolution on Home team dominates. It was a historic night at Rio Tinto Stadium as Real Salt Lake notched six goals in the second half to beat a depleted New England Revolution side by a score of 6-0. That was only [...]
