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AC Milan 3-0 Cagliari: Ibrahimovic free-kick, Nocerino, Ambrossini great-finish

2012-01-29T15:14:00.001-08:00

AC Milan's convincing victory with the score 3-0 at home to Cagliari in Serie A. advanced Three points of the game keep the Rossoneri in the competition to win the Scudetto with Juventus.

In front of his own supporters, the San Siro on Sunday (1/29/2012), Milan opened the scoring through Zlatan Ibrahimovic free kick. Other goals were scored by Antonio Nocerino and Massimo Ambrossini, which makes sure the Rossoneri won with a score of 3-0.

The results of this match to continue revival after Milan defeated Inter Milan two weeks ago. After submission of the Derby Della Madonnina Diavolo Rosso pluck four victories over twice namely Novara, Lazio and Cagliari.

With 43 points, Massimiliano Allegri protégé is now closed to within one point of Juventus at the top position. Juventus a 2-1 win yesterday as well as host Udinese.

The game

Unbeaten in 18 games last cons Cagliari make Milan look confident. The first opportunity is obtained when the bait is released Robinho failed accomplished a goal by Nocerino.

Appear less bite, Milan did not really have a golden opportunity to break down the visitors goal in the first round. But a free kick moments before the penalty box eventually change the course of action.

Forward as the executor of a free kick, the ball is kicked from outside the penalty box Ibra curved side towards the top corner of Cagliari. The ball that hit the side netting to reach the inside of the keeper no Agazzi. A beautiful goal from Ibrahimovic.

Seven menih then Milan managed to double the advantage, with Ibra be givers bait. Welcoming Philippe Mexes passed ball from the midfield with his chest, Ibrahim serves as a reflector the round leather Nocerino who then struck with a hard kick. The ball sank into the goal, 2-0 for the Rossoneri.

At the beginning of the second half Milan again have a chance through Nocerino, but this time the kick can be driven Agazzi. The new entrance a few minutes, Stephan El Shaarawy directly create opportunities when kicking that he remove the thin slip of the target.

Milan's third goal finally came in the 75th minute through Ambrosini, who entered the field to replace Clarence Seedorf. Utilizing feedback encouragement Emanuelson, kicking senior midfielder tore Milan Cagliari goalkeeper and change the score became 3-0.

Teams Line-up:

Milan: Abbiati; Abate, Nesta, Mexes, Mesbah; Nocerino, Van Bommel, Emanuelson; Seedorf (Ambrosini 67); Ibrahimovic (Inzaghi 84), Robinho (El Shaarawy 62)

Cagliari: Agazzi; Pisano (Thiago Ribeiro 54), Canini, Astori, Agostini; Dessena, Ekdal, Nainggolan (Conti 66); Cossu (El Kabir 58); Ibarbo, Pinilla

Arsenal 3-2 Aston Villa: Van Persie, Bent double, Walcott score

2012-01-29T10:33:00.001-08:00

Arsenal scored three goals in seven minutes to reverse the hose up over Aston Villa. Kemenanan finished the game with 3-2, the Gunners qualified for the FA Cup fifth round.

Facing Villa at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday (29/01/2012) , just behind Arsenal 0-2 at halftime. The Villas winning goal by goal scored by Richard Dunne and Darren Bent.

However, Arsenal gave a good reaction at the beginning of the second half, scoring three goals in seven minute intervals. Two Robin van Persie penalty and one other goal from Theo Walcott gave Arsene Wenger's protege 3-2 victory.

The fifth round of qualifying, Arsenal face the winner of the match between Sunderland and Middlesbrough.

The game

In the fifth minute Arsenal had a chance to open the scoring when a free kick Chris Vermaelen still be ignored Given out of the park. For the next hosts dominated possession, but was unable to create chances let alone goals.

Precisely Villa capable of shocking the home fans when goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski able at minute 33. Cooperation Petrov and Robbie Keane now proceed to take advantage of a corner kick sent the ball into the penalty box.

Although located in a convoy Arsenal defender Richard Dunne was able to win air duel for the ball into the goal. Goals and Arsenal behind 0-1.

Instead of Arsenal equalized just re-pierced in first half injury time period, this time by a rapid counterattack. Puncture from the right side, Bent kick from inside the box can still be ignored Fabiaski. Mentally from the moment the ball successfully direbound Bent, and despite being in a tight angle he can send the ball into the goal.

Per Mertesacker opened the wave of Arsenal attacks in the second half when a header that he release the Villa defender stopped right at the goal line. Awaited equalizing goal finally came on 54 minutes, through Van Persie penalty.

The referee pointed to the spot after dropping Dunne Ramsey with hard tackle in the penalty box. Advanced as executor, Van Persie completed the task perfectly.

In the 56th minute Arsenal equalized through Walcott. This goal as Walcott just smelling good luck trying to bounce a ball thrown Hutton. Being at the right time and place, Hutton kick the ball bounced into the net after hitting Walcott.

The referee gave a penalty for Arsenal's second in minute 60, this time for a foul on Bent Koscielny. Van Persie returned mensia wasted no chance to come, the ball ripped the nets penalty kick Given and change the score finished 3-2.

Through Robbie Keane, Villa returned almost equalized in the 80th minute. But the efforts of former Inter Milan and Tottenham Hotspur Van Persie was foiled.

Teams Line-up:

ARSENAL: Fabianski, Coquelin, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Song, Rosicky ('71 Arteta), Ramsey, Oxlade-Chamberlain (Henry '89), Van Persie, Walcott (Sagna '89)

ASTON VILLA: Given, Hutton, Cuellar, Dunne, Warnock, Ireland, Clark, Petrov ('82 Bannan), Agbonlahor (Gardner '71), Keane, Bent

Bayern Munich 2-0 VfL Wolfsburg: Gomez, Robben great-finish

2012-01-28T14:46:00.000-08:00

Bayern Munich beat VfL Wolfsburg 2-0 in a Bundesliga continued on Saturday (28/01/2012). This victory makes half of the season as champions Bayern. They were firmly on top of the standings by collecting 40 digits or just superior productivity goals from Borussia Dortmund in second.

This victory is not achieved easily. It took an hour for "The Bavarian" breaking goal guests who created Mario Gomez. Goals came from a header that is released using bait Robben Gomez. Goalkeeper Diego Benaglio had managed to block the header Gomez. However, Gomez again managed to control the ball and not waste the second chance to score a goal.

After winning, Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes put the new power on the front line team. He played Olic to replace Gomez in the 75th minute. Heynckes yan changes made effective enough.

Bayern could have a golden opportunity through akasi Frank Ribery in the 85th minute. Ribery action solo run. Once successfully entered into the penalty box, the French midfielder fired hard. Apes for Bayern, his shot was blocked by Benaglio.

Wolfsburg goalkeeper also finally conceded a goal by Arjen Robben created in the 90th minute. Goal was to lock the Bayern win 2-0.

Teams Line-up:
Bayern Munich: 1-Manuel Neuer; 28-Holger Badstuber, 17-Jerome Boateng, 21-Philipp Lahm, 13-Rafinha; 39-Toni Kroos, 31-Bastian Schweinsteiger, 7-Franck Ribery (David Alaba 88), 10-Arjen Robben; 33-Mario Gomez (Ivica Olic 75), 25-Thomas Müller, 30-Luis Gustavo Dias

VFL Wolfsburg: 1-Diego Benagliol; 3-Aliste Felipe Lopes, 23-Marco Russ, 34-Ricardo Rodriguez, 15-Christian Träsch; 20-Petr Jiracek (Giovanni Sio 66), 25-Chris (Koo Ja-Cheol 41), 4-Marcel Schäfer, 13 - Makoto Hasebe; 18-Mario Mandzukic, 24 - Ashkan Dejagah

Borussia Dortmund 3-1 Hoffenheim: Kagawa great-double

2012-01-28T14:33:00.000-08:00

Borussia Dortmund against Bayern Munich after a tight 3-1 win over TSG Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga continued action on Saturday (28/01/2012). Striker Shinji Kagawa scored twice for the host, while another goal scored by Kevin Grosskreautz.

An additional three points made Dortmund remain in second place with 40 points. They only lost on goal difference from Bayern at the top of the Bundesliga standings sementera. As for Hoffenheim, this defeat led them to the eighth position with 23 points.

Do not want much from Bayern, Dortmund appeared adamant against Hoffenheim. The result they were able to confine Hoffenheim defense and scored on the 16th minute through the action of Shinji Kagawa. Receiving feedback Sebastian Kehl, Kagawa shoot the ball into the middle of the goal can be driven without Hoffenheim goalkeeper, Tom Strake.

The hosts added advantage in the 31st minute. This time, turn the breaking goalkeeper Kevin Grosskreautz Strake. He found the net Hoffenheim by utilizing feedback from Jakub Blaszczykowski.

In the 44th minute, Grosskreautz able to score his second goal. However, a goal disallowed because the referee was in a position to assess Grosskreautz off-side when receiving the ball.

In the second half, not much changes. Dortmund continued to dominate. Late in the 55th minute, the hosts able to score their third goal through action after receiving Grosskreautz Kagawa.

Hoffenheim minimize the position in the 63rd minute after Fabian Johnson able to subdue the Roman Weidenfeller. This goal is the creation of Edson Braafheid.

Although not conceded again, Hoffenheim failed to add a goal until the long whistle sounded.

Team Line-up:
Dortmund: Roman Weidenfeller, Mats Hummels, Neven Subotic, Marcel Schmelzer, Lukasz Piszczek, Sebastian Kehl, Sven Bender, Kevin Grosskreutz (Iklay Gundogan 85), Jakub Blaszczykowski (Ivan Perisic 77), Robert Lewandowski (Lucas Barrios 77), Shinji Kagawa

Hoffenheim: Tom Starke, Janick Vestergaard, Daniel Williams, Edson Braafheid, Andreas Beck, Sebastian Rudy (Knowledge Musona 80), Sejad Salihovic, Tobias Weis, Fabian Johnson (Peniel Kokou Mlapa 77), Ryan Babel, Roberto Firmino

Real Madrid 3-1 Real Zaragoza: Kaka, Ronaldo, Oezil scored

2012-01-28T14:05:00.000-08:00

Real Madrid to regain its footing after a sacked Barcelona in the Copa Del Rey. Come to Real Zaragoza in the Spanish League continued, El Real came home with a 3-1 victory and the more solidly in the top position.

Three days after a 2-2 draw Barca counter, which makes Madrid frozen out of the Copa Del Rey, Iker Casillas cs a visit to Real Zaragoza. Although the first left, Jose Mourinho protégé can still bagged full points from the game.

Coming from behind with a goal by Angel Lafita in the 11th minute, Kaka kick in the 32nd minute equalizer. The other two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo Mesut Oezil finally gave the visitors a 3-1 lead.

These results make Madrid cemented himself in the top Spanish league standings. After diving 20 matches, Los Merengues have a collection of 52 points, eight points ahead of the new Barca will compete the next few minutes.

The game

Madrid is more chances in a match that was held at La Romareda, Saturday (28/01/2012). After Ronaldo's free kick was floated above the target, Karim Benzema's header at the far post to continue crossing CR7 also failed to meet targets.

In the 12th minute public host cheered with joy when Lafita goalkeeper Casillas. Receiving feedback from the right side, apart from the guard Pepe Lafita and managed to deflect the ball into the goal from close range.

After two chances to equalize owned wasted Kaka, Real Madrid could finally scored a goal back in minute 32. Kaka was the scorer after he escaped the offside trap and calmly struck the ball while staying facing one on one with the goalkeeper.

Madrid chance to close the first half in a position to lead after a free kick in the face of the penalty box. Advanced as executor, hard kick Ronaldo still deviated slightly from the target.

The second half has been running for five minutes Madrid managed to reverse the situation, although offside goals made. The second goal was made Ronaldo's Real Madrid continued feedback Oezil.

The visitors did not take long to widen his lead because of the distance in 57 minutes the score changed to 3-1. This time it was Oezil who listed his name on the scoreboard when kicking hard from a narrow angle menghujam Zaragoza goalkeeper.

71 minutes into the game when Real Madrid have a chance to add to his tally. Cooperation Ronaldo and Benzema failed to be completed by Callejon scored as his shot was too weak.

Teams Line-up:

Madrid: Altintop, Pepe, Carvalho, Marcelo, Alonso (Diarra '62), Granero, Ronaldo, Kaka (Jose Maria Callejon '67), Oezil, Benzema (Higuain '72)

Zaragoza: Gago, Paredes, Da Silva, Obradovic, Lanzaro, Apono, Dujmovic, Garcia ('74 Minero), Lafita, Aranda ('66 Pablo Barrera), Micael ('55 Postiga)

Liverpool 2-1 Manchester United: Agger header, Park Ji Sung, Kuyt great-strike

2012-01-28T07:25:00.000-08:00

Liverpool won 2-1 over Manchester United and is entitled to advance to the FA Cup fifth round. The winner 'The Red' made by Dirk Kuyt in the final minutes of the game.

At Anfield, Saturday (28/01/2012), Liverpool winning first goal by Daniel Agger after a corner kick on 21 minutes. MU can respond quickly in the 39th minute.

In the second half, both teams attacking each other with relatively more Liverpool recorded a chance. The result, two minutes before dispersal Dirk Kuyt who came on as substitute goalkeeper MU.

The result left the 'Red Devils' exit from the FA Cup as well as send Liverpool into the fifth round of the event.

The game

The first attack from Liverpool. At minute four, Maxi Rodriguez fired hard that can be ignored De Gea as he stretched.

Valencia to cross into the penalty box on eight minutes. Park head it and then Giggs meet the ball to kick hard. The ball right into Reina.

Hard shot from Valencia on 17 minutes Liverpool defender unstoppable and Reina. Circular heavy ball toward goal, but it finally just hit the pole.

Liverpool the lead in the 20th minute. From a corner kick, the ball is thrown into the face of goal and Agger menanduknya to change the score finished 1-0.

From the counter-attack on 24 minutes, Gerrard dribbled and then kicked him. But his efforts have not been successful Liverpool doubled their advantage as the ball bounced away from goal.

MU made the score became 1-1 on 39 minutes. From the right side, Rafael dribbling and release bait into the front of goal. Park welcomed with a direct kick into the bottom corner of the goal.

MU players claimed a penalty on 50 minutes because it considers the Liverpool defender touched the ball when about to menghalaunya of the penalty box. But the referee did not agree.

Chelsea's goal in danger of lapse of two minutes. At minute 55, De Gea made a mistake in passing the ball in the penalty box so that the ball can be controlled by Downing. Two minutes later, Smalling slipped when about to throw the ball.

MU then try to perform a quick attack with Welbeck managed to catch the ball the bait away. He is trying to outwit an advanced Reina left post, but the ball was finally able cleared by Skrtel. A crucial one from Skrtel.

From a free kick on 66 minutes, Gerrard sends the ball right into Chelsea's goal. But De Gea react well and catch the ball.

Attack after attack was launched Liverpool, one of them on 82 minutes despite Kuyt's header was wide of the target.

At minute 88, fed the ball from Reina far ahead. Carroll the ball towards Kuyt in his right. Evra late closing movements Kuyt and he sent the ball into the goal MU.

Teams Line-up:

LIVERPOOL: Reina; Kelly, Skrtel, Carragher (Kuyt '63), Agger, Jose Enrique; Maxi (Adam 63'), Henderson, Gerrard (Bellamy 72 '), Downing; Carroll

MAN UTD: De Gea, Rafael, Smalling, Evans, Evra, Valencia, Carrick, Scholes (Hernandez 76 '), Giggs (Berbatov 90'), Park, Welbeck.

QPR 0-1 Chelsea: Mata controversial-penalty

2012-01-28T06:07:00.000-08:00

Chelsea successfully stepped into the FA Cup fifth round after removing Queens Park Rangers. The Blues won 1-0 thanks to a penalty Juan Manuel Mata.

In the action at Loftus Road on Saturday (01/28/2012) , Mata scored in the 61st minute, after a goalless draw in the first round.

This action is also characterized by the absence of a handshake session at the beginning of the fight for the post cases of alleged racist John Terry told Anton Ferdinand.

The game

In the 11th minute a low shot following a blunder Juan Mata Luke Young, still right into the arms of Paddy Kenny.

Afterwards the game runs relatively flat course and arguably tend to be boring, because the ball more struggling in the midfield.

In the 39th minute a backheel pass to see Ramires eyes widened slightly and then release the crossing, but could not grasp his colleagues.

In the 44th minute Florent Malouda's turn to waste the opportunity. A long ball into the penalty box Mata accepted. Only once touched the ball, then he feed to Malouda but unfortunately his shot is still not meet the target.

In the 54th minute David Luiz hard shot from distance was wide on the right side QPR goalkeeper.

Fight lasted an hour standoff finally solved when the referee pointed to the spot, following a breach Fritz Hall to Daniel Sturridge. Eyes that developed as executor successfully outwit Kenny before sending the ball into the goal.

At the end of the game QPR almost equalized after Young on the left side of hard fired horizontal forced Petr Cech brushed off the ball with great difficulty.

1-0 score stood until the fight was over and Chelsea advanced to the next round.

Team Line-up:

QPR: Kenny, Hill, Hall, Mackie, Buzsaky (Hulse 78 '), Barton, Young, Smith, Helguson (Macheda 46'), Wright-Phillips, Ferdinand

Chelsea: Cech, Ivanovic, Luiz, Terry, Cole, Ramires (Romeu 78 '), Meireles, Malouda, Sturridge, Torres, Mata (Essien 91')

Watford 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur: Van Der Vaart superb-strike

2012-01-27T15:03:00.000-08:00

In a match that took place in Viscarage, Friday (27/01/2012) , Rafael Van der Vaart emerged as Spurs hero through his goal from outside the penalty box on 42 minutes.

Spurs, appearing without its flagship winger, Gareth Bale actually dominated by Watford in the second round. Championship division team gets its chance to even the score with a header from John Eustache that hit the far post.

From the statistics show Scocernet Spurs did manage to master the more balls in the ratio 55:45. However, Watford is much more aggressive look with a total of 12 shots on target compared to four on the target belongs to the Spurs.

AC Milan 2-1 Novara: El Shaarawy, Pato great-finish

2012-01-18T17:08:00.000-08:00

AC Milan won the Coppa Italia tickets to the quarterfinals after a 2-1 win over Novara. The victory must be achieved through the extra period after both teams played 1-1 in normal time.

In a match at the San Siro on Wednesday (1/18/2012), the host first lead in the 24th minute through their young players, Stephan El Shaarawy. His right leg kick to the right corner of goalkeeper Alberto Fontana was unable to be driven.

Game must then proceed to the extra period after Novara balancer scored two minutes before the fight ended. Ivan Radovanovic successful free kick goal Amrco ripped Amelia.

In the extra period, Pato took the Rossoneri back ahead in the 100th minute. Score 2-1 for Milan's advantage lasted until the extra period is completed.

This victory led Milan to the quarterfinals to meet Lazio have first qualified for the quarterfinals.

Teams Line-up:

AC Milan: Amelia; Bonera, Nesta, Mexes, Antonini (Abate 91 '); Merkel, Ambrosini, Nocerino; Emanuelson (Robinho 82'); Inzaghi (Pato 58 '), El Shaarawy.

Novara: Fontana; Morganella, Dellafiore, Paci, Centurioni (Pause 77 '), Garcia; Marianini (Jensen 54'), Radovanovic, Pesce; Granoche, Morimoto (Rubino 63 ').

Real Madrid 1-2 Barcelona: Ronaldo great-strike, Puyol great-header

2012-01-18T15:04:00.000-08:00

arcelona won the first game quarterfinal round of the Copa del Rey against Real Madrid. Compete at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday (1/18/2012), Barca narrowly won 2-1.

In the game, Pep Guardiola's squad landing behind first when the game has been running for eleven minutes. However, Los Cules reply to suppress host it afterwards. As a result, two goals from a source that was born unexpectedly, that of two men named defender Carles Puyol and Eric Abidal.

Madrid created the first goal after the ball is sent into the left side of the field received by Cristiano Ronaldo Madrid. The player nicknamed CR7 then dribbled to the penalty box and a little movement to outwit Gerard Pique.

He then finish with a left leg kick to the far corner of the goal. Jose Manuel Pinto was unable to block the kick and the hosts were 1-0 up. For the record, this is Madrid's first shot on goal in this match.

Three minutes after the goal, Andres Iniesta get a golden opportunity. However, the kick from a narrow angle which released the Spanish international midfielder could still be denied by Iker Casillas.

Two minutes later, turn to Alexis Sanchez who had a chance to score a goal. Receiving feedback Cesc Fabregas, Alexis off a header. The result? The ball still hit the goalpost Madrid.

Tensions rose and then match referee Cesar Muniz Fernandez to be issued two yellow cards, one each for Pepe and Pique. Afterwards, Barca once again threaten the goal of Madrid.

Casillas saves one from a hard kick Lionel Messi in the 26th minute. While four minutes later, Iniesta from a kick in the penalty box bounced over goalkeeper Madrid thin.

The first round ended with the advantages to Madrid.

Barca then started the second half with the smooth. Their first chance in the 48th minute goal to fruition immediately. Carles Puyol is to be the scorer.

Starting from a corner kick Xavi Hernandez is released, the ball was met Puyol - who ran the ball without a escorts tight - with a header from flopping down. Casillas has been trying to reach the ball, but failed. Score changed to 1-1.

Barca continued to press finally back ahead in the 77th minute. Messi was the architect of his goal through a feed side to the left side of the field, where Eric Abidal is not guarded, unreadable by the Madrid defense, and escape the offside trap to stand alone.

After holding the ball with his chest Messi, Abidal then kick off the left foot pointed at the top corner of Madrid. Casillas had to pick up the ball a second time from the net.

2-1 score lasted until the game runs out. Madrid still got a chance to retaliate in Camp Nou on 25 January next.

Team Line-up:
Real Madrid: Casillas; Altintop, Ramos, Carvalho, Coentrao; Xabi Alonso, Pepe, Lass; Cristiano, Benzema, Higuain

Barcelona: Pinto; Alves, Puyol, Pique, Abidal; Xavi, Busquets, Iniesta; Fabregas, Messi, Alexis.

Napoli 1-1 Bologna: Aquafresca, Cavani scores

2012-01-16T14:42:00.000-08:00

Napoli could not achieve full points against Bologna in giornata 18 Italian League Serie A. Playing in front of his own supporters, Partenopei could only draw 1-1 with Marco Di Vaio et al.

Playing a game in San Paolo, Monday (01/16/2012), Bologna actually managed to open the scoring in the first 14 minutes through Robert Aquafresca.

Hugo Campagnaro anticipate the ball slipped when Nico Pulzetti bait. Aquafresca existing free-standing without any trouble conquering Morgan De Sanctis.

Napoli have to wait until the second half to equalize. Host replies goals finally created in 71 minutes by white dots.

The referee gave a penalty after Diego Perez touched the ball with his hand in the forbidden box. Edinson Cavani who successfully brought forward as the executor of the host equalized which lasted until the action dismissed.

These results continue to put Napoli in the top six standings, which stood at 28 points. While Bologna climbed one notch to rank 16 with 19 total points.

Team Line-up:
Napoli: De Sanctis; Campagnaro (Zuniga 63 '), Cannavaro, Aronica; Maggio (Vargas 83'), Inler, Gargano, Dossena; Hamsik, Pandev; Cavani

Bologna: Gillet; Raggi, Antonsson, Cherubin; Crespo, Pulzetti (Garics 75 '), Perez, Mudingayi, Morleo; Acquafresca (Ramirez 72'), Di Vaio

Wigan 0-1 Manchester City: Dzeko superb-header

2012-01-16T14:22:00.000-08:00

Manchester City a 1-0 victory when they travel to Wigan Athletic's headquarters. However, the victory was enough to stay away from the pursuit of Manchester United.

In the match that took place at the DW Stadium, Monday (01/16/2012), beyond a doubt Wigan serve City with the open gamen. Two minutes walking action, they do attack and ends with a kick James McArthur. However, the kick can still be driven by James Milner.

City and then back to press. A violation Antolin Alcaraz on the right side of defense Wigan free-kick and then produced for the City. From this goal The Citizens created.

Executed free kick David Silva bounced right into the crowd in front of goal. Dzeko also deftly head it and pointed it at the far post. Al Al-Habsi was unable to reach it and the score was changed to 1-0.

Wigan still trying to play open and steal opportunities. However, none of those attacks that successfully penetrate the defenses of City. The first half ended with the score 1-0.

City to get two chances through Dzeko and Silva in the 54th minute. However, Al-Habsi expertise in the ball making opportunities both raw.

The first opportunity get Dzeko, but his right leg kick can still be pushed Al-Habsi. Throw the ball fell at the feet of Silva. However, kicking Silva also still be blocked, and then secured by the goalkeeper.

A minute later turn Sergio Aguero who get a chance. He managed to outwit some Wigan players in the penalty box, but it never kicks off. The ball then struck by Dzeko, but his shot was too weak so that it can be secured Al-Habsi.

City continued to press and get some opportunities. In the 80th minute, Dzeko again get the chance. Wigan defender but his shot hit and then pushed over by Al-Habsi.

There is a moment Mancini so furious at the bench, Figueroa should be sent-off, holding the ball with his hand as he stand as last man, clear the chance for Aguero to score.

Score 1-0 and then survived until the game is finished. With this victory, the City distance away with three points of Manchester United. City collecting 51 points, while the MU 48.

As for Wigan, not moved from the bottom of the standings with a collection of 15 points.

TEAM LINE-UP:
Wigan: Al Habsi, Alcaraz, McCarthy, Caldwell, Crusat, Moses, Gomez, McArthur, Rodallega, Stam, Figueroa. Subs: Pollitt, Gohouri, Watson, Di Santo, McManaman, Boyce, Sammon.
Manchester City: Hart, Zabaleta, Savic, Lescott, Clichy, Milner, Barry, Nasri, Silva, Aguero, Dzeko. Subs: Pantilimon, Johnson, Kolarov, Hargreaves, Onuoha, De Jong, Rekik.

Barcelona 4-2 Real Betis: Messi double, Xavi, Sanchez great-finish

2012-01-15T14:50:00.000-08:00

Barcelona managed to secure three points after beating his guest, Real Betis with a final score 4-2. Betis ended the game with 10 men after a player thrown out at the beginning of the second half.

Entertain Betis at Camp Nou on Sunday (1/15/2012), Barca led first through Xavi in the 10th minute and doubled by Lionel Messi two minutes later.

Betis missed out by Ruben Castro at minute 32 to close half the gap with the position 2-1.

Substitute Roque Santa Cruz successfully balance the game through his goal on 52 minutes. But after Mario expelled from the match, Barca could reverse the situation by Alexis Sanchez in the 75th minute and Messi's penalty goal in 86th minute.

With this result Barca remain in second place with a value of 41, margin of five points from Real Madrid at the top of the standings. While Betis dropped to 11th with the acquisition of 23 points.

The game

When the game has been running seven-minute, Barcelona goalkeeper threatened. Jorge Molina shot bait breakthrough results Ruben Castro could be anticipated by Victor Valdes.

Goal! Xavi took Barcelona winning 1-0 in the 10th minute after a wild ball struck Cesc Fabregas hit the goalpost after receiving perfect pass from Alexis Sanchez.

Barca only need two minutes to increase the lead to 2-0. Andres Iniesta worked with Sanchez on the left side. Sanchez went on to a horizontal cross which was then struck by Lionel Messi.

Iniesta tried his luck. But his kick lob from 40 yards distance could be saved by Casto.

Betis's turn to build an attack. Jefferson Montero to send feedback to Ruben Castro, who forwarded the shot wide.

Goal! Minimize the position Betis 1-2 in minute 32. Valdes forcing Molina to the edge of the goal, but the ball managed to maintain their. Montero received the ball to be passed on to Castro that could easily break into the Barca goal.

Roque Santa Cruz is coming on in mid-fight Santos Iriney directly demonstrate its impact. Former Manchester City and Blackburn Rovers are breaking goalkeeper Valdes to equalize the score to 2-2 in 52 minutes.

Starting from Iniesta who lost the ball and struck by a Santa Cruz. Cruz Castro and cooperating with the curved end with a shot from the edge of the box.

Betis are now playing with 10 men. Mario sent-off from the game after receiving a second yellow card due to violation of Messi and produce free-kick for Barca.

Utilizing the benefits of the number of players, the home team's defense kept pounding Betis. Finally, the results of Sanchez's header cross from Dani Alves was still rising.

Sanchez scored! Xavi sent a breakthrough in the future, Sanchez was greeted by a flat right foot to kick successfully brought Barca back ahead by 3-2 in minute 75.

Barca confirmed the victory over Barca's Messi added advantage to 4-2 through the white point in 86 minutes. It earned a penalty after Jose Antonio Dorado do handball.

Betis still showed resistance before the fight ended. Castro volley forced Valdes to rescue important.

Teams Line-up:
Barcelona: Victor Valdes, Javier Mascherano, Eric Abidal, Carles Puyol, Sergio Busquets, Xavi, Andres Iniesta (Adriano 88 '), Isaac Cuenca (Dani Alves 45'), Lionel Messi, Cesc Fabregas (Thiago 83 '), Alexis Sanchez

Real Betis: Casto, Jose Antonio Dorado, Mario, Nacho Perez, Isidoro, Santos Iriney (Roque Santa Cruz 45 '), Jose Ruiz Canas, Salvador Sevilla (Javier Matilla 57'), Jefferson Montero, Jorge Molina (Ustaritz 73 '), Ruben Castro

AC Milan 0-1 Inter: Milito great-finish

2012-01-15T14:39:00.000-08:00

Inter Milan emerged victorious in the match counter AC Milan in the Derby Della Madonnina. Nerazzurri ahead with the score 1-0 goals by Diego Milito in the second round.

At the San Siro on Sunday (1/15/2012), Milan failed to take advantage of some opportunities that they have in the first round. And it will be costly because in the beginning of the second round Milito managed to beat Cristian Abiatti, who failed to reciprocate Diavolo Rosso.

These results make the Rossoneri failed to regain the top position of a few hours and then taken Juventus. It also became the third defeat Alessandro Nesta et al after submission of Juventus and Napoli.

For Inter, this victory to continue their revival after earlier reaching a five-game winning streak. Now has 32 points, the Nerazzurri are still stuck in the top five standings. But Javier Zanetti cs kept close distance to the top standings with a difference of only six points.

The Game
The game was intense from the start, but there was no meaningful chance until the 10th minute. At that time, Zlatan Ibrahimovic fired a shot, which can be tamed Julio Cesar. A minute later, turn Pato saw his shot misses the target.

After Ricardo Alvarez shot at the 18th minute blocked, Milan respond by Kevin-Prince Boateng's header, in the 20th minute, a shot into the crossbar.

After the 35th minute, the more chances created from both camps. In the 40th minute, for example, Alvarez fired a shot that could well anticipated by Christian Abbiati.

Milan replied to it through two trials from Mark van Bommel, before halftime. After his first effort hit the bar, shot both of them denied by Cesar.

Milan seemed to dominate the beginning of the second half. However, it has not had time to create meaningful opportunities, they were struck goal Milito.

Inter tried to maintain pressure, and got two goal chances from Alvarez and Yuto Nagatomo in the 58th minute and 60th. While Alvarez shot tamed Abbiati, Nagatomo efforts fail to meet targets.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic after the break shot Cesar on menitn to-63, Inter creating opportunity through Nagatomo, who tamed the hands of Abbiati.

The next opportunity came from the stronghold of Milan, via Clarence Seedorf in the 83rd minute. However, Cesar could still blow it. Two minutes later, Robinho who saw his efforts foundered in the hands of Cesar.

Milan did not reduce the pressure, when the game entered injury time. However, despite not being broken, they missed a ball in the goalkeeper Cesar, till the long whistle sounded.

Team Line-up:
Milan: Christian Abbiati; Thiago Silva, Alessandro Nesta, Gianluca Zambrotta (Robinho 66), Ignazio Abate; Mark van Bommel, Urby Emanuelson, Antonio Nocerino (Clarence Seedorf 80), Kevin-Prince Boateng; Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Alexandre Pato (Stephan El Shaarawy 83)

Inter: Julio Cesar; Walter Samuel, Lucio, Yuto Nagatomo, Maicon; Esteban Cambiasso, Thiago Motta, Ricardo Alvarez (Cristian Chivu 67), Javier Zanetti; Giampaolo Pazzini (Deigo Forlan 90), Diego Milito (Wesley Sneijder 76)

Lazio 2-0 Atalanta: Hernanes, Klose great-finish

2012-01-15T11:03:00.001-08:00

Lazio victory when met at the Olimpico Atalanta on Sunday (01/15/2012) evening hrs. Gli Aquilotti won 2-0 thanks to goals from Miroslav Klose scored and Hernanes.

In this game, the home team get a penalty in the 20th minute. Stefan Radu awarded a penalty after being violated by Andrea Masiello in a restricted area.

Hernanes trusted as ekeskutor this penalty. The shot into the left corner can not be stopped by Atalanta goalkeeper Andrea Consigli.

In the second half, precisely the 52nd minute, Atalanta lost one player. Stefano Lucchini sent off for receiving a second yellow card.

Lazio created the second goal in injury time. Utilizing operand Senad Lulic, Klose shot back thrilling Atalanta goalkeeper.

This victory did not change position in the ranking fourth Lazio Serie A standings with 33 points from 18 matches. Atalanta in the rankings to 13th place with 20 points.

Team Line-up:
Lazio: Marchetti, Zauri, Prepaid, Dias (Diakite 42 '), Radu, Ledesma, Gonzalez, Lulic, Hernanes (Matuzalem 42'), Klose, Rocchi (Del Nero 89 ')

Atalanta: Consigli, Masiello (Tiribocchi 77 '), Ferri, Lucchini, Peluso, Schelotto, Ciagrini, Padoin, Carmona (Morales 45'), Denis, Marilungo (Bellini 53 ')

Juventus 1-1 Cagliari: Vucinic, Cossu great-strike

2012-01-15T10:55:00.000-08:00

Juventus won 1-1 draw only when host Cagliari in Serie A. advanced However, these results led them to temporarily move from AC Milan Capolista.

Playing at Juventus Stadium on Sunday (15/01/2012), the host was ahead in the 7th minute through the legs Mirko Vucinic.

Receiving feedback from Stephan Lichtsteiner mature, Vucinic forward ball into the right corner and Atalanta goalkeeper could not reach by goalkeeper Michael Agazzi. Hosts a 1-0 advantage lasted until halftime.

The second round matches has been running for two minutes, Juve were struck by a goal back Cagliari. Andrea Cossu kick from outside the box tore goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon.

Juve continued to hunt until injury time winning goal. Bianconeri had two golden opportunities through Milos Krasic and Arturo Vidal but no one to produce a goal. Until the long whistle sounded score remained 1-1.

The results of this draw while bringing 'Old Lady' of Milan move atop the standings with 38 points achievement. But the position of foster children can get back Conte shifted if the Rossoneri win cons Inter Milan derby next morning.

While Cagliari inhabit ranked 11th with 22 points.

Teams Line-up;

Juventus: Buffon, Lichtsteiner, De Ceglie, Barzagli, Bonucci, Pirlo, Vidal, Marchisio, Pepe (Del Piero 67 '), Vucinic (Borriello 82'), Matri (Krasic 71 ')

Cagliari: Agazzi, Pisano, Agostini, Astonri, Canini, Ekdal, Dessena, Cossu (El Karbi 74 '), Nainggolan, Larrivey (Ariaudo 70'), Ibarbo

Swansea 3-2 Arsenal: Van Persie, Walcot great-finish

2012-01-15T10:49:00.000-08:00

Arsenal's second defeat in a row in the Premier League. Although time ahead, the Gunners fell by a score of 2-3 in visit to Swansea City.

At the Liberty Stadium on Sunday (01/15/2012), Arsenal opened the scoring through Robin Van Persie. But the host is able to retaliate and turn things around each goal by Scott Sincalir and Nathan Dyer.

'Gunner' had equalized Theo Walcott through the action, but less than a minute later the goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny back breaking. This time through Danny Graham's feet.

It became the second successive defeat Arsenal in early January after the subject over Fulham. While not changing their position, the order of five with 36 points from 21 matches. Arsene Wenger's protege failed to close the distance to the top of the standings.

The game

Just four minutes walk game Arsenal had opened the scoring through Van Persie. Breakthrough can feed from Andrei Arshavin, Van Persie calmly past the obstacles defenders and fired a shot that deceived goalkeeper Michel vorm.

But the visitors' advantage did not last long, because 11 minutes later born an equalizer for a 1-1. Gol was born following a counterweight Swansea violations Aaron Ramsey on Dyer. Sinclair who ran as an executioner finished his job well. Score changed to 1-1.

A bait that is released Yossi Benayoun right leads to Van Persie inside the penalty box. There was no goal of this scenario because kicking the Dutchman could be tamed vorm.

Arsenal's first kicked off back in the early second round, won the sprint with Theo Walcott defenders kick from inside the box is still far off the mark. Swansea Dyer replied through a hard kick from outside the box, which is more or less the same boat as him away from the target.

In 57 minutes the home fans cheered with joy when the score changed to 2-1. Stealing the ball from the feet of Ramsey, Joe Allen and then send the skin round the Dyer free-standing. Dyer failed to anticipate directional kick Wojciech Szczesny.

Arsenal are able to equalize the score at minute 69. Walcott, Johan Djourou managed to remove the bait that he let go. Stay dealing with goalkeeper easy Walcott struck the ball into the goal.

Unfortunate for the Gunners, the joy which they felt did not last long because less than a minute later Swansea back their goalkeeper.

Successful pursuit of bait is released Gylfi Sigurdsson, Graham kick towards the far post failed to reach and change the score to 3-2.

In the remaining time of the match Arsenal continue to bang on his opponent's defense, but all that effort was fruitless. While Swansea actually capable of creation some other opportunities, even though it failed to be completed to be scored.

Teams Line-up:

Swansea City: Michel vorm, Ashley Williams, Steven Caulker, Neil Taylor, Angel Rangel, Leon Britton, Kemy Agustien ('45 Gylfi Sigurdsson), Scott Sinclair, Nathan Dyer ('82 Wayne Routledge), Danny Graham ('90 +4 Leroy Lita), Joe Allen

Arsenal: Wojciech Szczesny, Laurent Koscielny, Per Mertesacker ('77 Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain), Ignasi Miquel, Johan Djourou, Yossi Benayoun (Tomas Rosicky '63), Alex Song, Andrei Arshavin (Thierry Henry '63), Theo Walcott, Robin Van Persie, Aaron Ramsey

Newcastle 1-0 QPR: Best superb-finish

2012-01-15T07:45:00.000-08:00

Mark Hughes's tenure as Queens Park Rangers manager began with a 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United at St James' Park that leaves his new club in the Premier League relegation zone.
Leon Best's well-taken strike on 37 minutes means that – just as with the Welshman's first matches in charge of Manchester City (defeat at Aston Villa) and Fulham (goalless draw at Bolton) – Hughes begins a third successive job without a win.

QPR remain in 18th place, below Blackburn Rovers on goal difference, while Newcastle move above Liverpool into sixth place as they extend their 100 per cent start to 2012 to three matches.

Rangers' run without a win since mid-November is what did for Neil Warnock's tenure at the club, but the Londoners began life under new boss Hughes brightly on Tyneside.

With less than a minute on the clock the Rs' top scorer Heidar Helguson fired an ambitious low shot from range right at goalkeeper Tim Krul. That set the tone for the opening stages in which Akos Buzsaky marked a rare start with a swerving strike that Krul beat away desperately and Shaun Wright-Phillips fired in a strike from the left that clipped the top of the crossbar.

Newcastle's recent malaise looked to have been dispelled following back-to-back wins over Manchester United in the league and Blackburn in the FA Cup, but their uncertain start here was compounded by an injury to key midfielder Yohan Cabaye midway through the first half.

The Frenchman was caught on the ankle by QPR enforcer Shaun Derry, who received a booking for a challenge which will add to the current debate over what constitutes a reckless tackle.

With top scorer Demba Ba and midfield general Chieck Tiote both away at the African Cup of Nations and centre-back Steven Taylor ruled out for the season, Newcastle boss Alan Pardew could have been forgiven for fearing the worst when Cabaye left the pitch on a stretcher.

However, the introduction of Hatem Ben Arfa helped to compensate for that loss, and the home side set about asserting their authority in front of their home crowd.

Ryan Taylor had a low drive from range tipped around the post by Paddy Kenny, but soon afterwards the Magpies were ahead. Taylor fed Best inside the area and the Republic of Ireland striker tricked his way past Luke Young with some nimble footwork before calmly side-footing a finish around Kenny and into the far corner.

Best's fourth goal of the campaign consigned Rangers to a 12th-straight league game without a clean sheet.

The visitors could have been level soon afterwards when Jay Bothroyd's strike appeared to have the beating of Krul but clipped the outside of the far post, but their failure to convert any of their 10 attempts on goal saw them go into the break a goal down.

QPR continued to create chances after the break - Bothroyd fired over the bar and forced a near-post save from Krul within 10 minutes of the restart – but they remained unable to convert any of their myriad chances into goals.

Jonas Gutierrez obeyed the crowd's instructions to shoot after Kenny had come rushing off his line to clear the ball for a throw, but Danny Gabbidon was back to head the Argentina winger's effort clear and spare his keeper's blushes.

Ben Arfa continued to look a threat whenever he had the ball, often requiring two QPR players' attention when he was in possession. Hughes threw on Tommy Smith and Federico Macheda, but if anything those introductions had a detrimental effect on his team's attacking potency and Newcastle were able to play keep-ball in the closing stages and seal a win that takes them above Liverpool by a point.

Source: Eurosport

TEAM LINE-UP:
Newcastle United: Krul, Coloccini, Santon, Cabaye, Simpson, Williamson, Guthrie, R. Taylor, Gutierrez, Best, Shola Ameobi. Subs: Elliot, Ben Arfa, Abeid, Perch, Gosling, Obertan, Ferguson

QPR: Kenny, Hill, Derry, Gabbidon, Bothroyd, Mackie, Buzsaky, Young, Helguson, Wright-Phillips, Ferdinand. Subs: Cerny, Orr, Hall, Campbell, Smith, Ephraim, Macheda.

Mallorca 1-2 Real Madrid: Higuain, Callejon great-finish

2012-01-14T14:43:00.000-08:00

Real Madrid had come under pressure when left behind in the trip at home to Mallorca. But Jose Mourinho's team managed to reverse the situation and come out as winners.

In the Spanish League continued at Estadio Son Moix, Sautrday (14/01/2012), Madrid winning 2-1 over the host. Gonzalo Higuain goals reply to Tomer Hemed, and Jose Callejon El Real ensure victory in the last five minutes.

This victory makes Iker Casillas et al still give distances in Barcelona in second place. Of the 18 games they bagged 46 points, eight points ahead of Barca, who will face Real Betis on Sunday evening.

Madrid plays his first round with the bad. In the 10th minute they almost conceded an attack that was built from Mallorca. From a cross Hemed, Victor Casadesus successful past Casillas with his heel, but the ball was still rolling on the side of the goal.

Two minutes later another stab Mallorca to Madrid penalty box, before Casadesus fell after a duel with Lassana Diarra. Kubu Los Bermellones requested a penalty, but the referee ignored him.

Mallorca continues to look dangerous, and again had the opportunity in the 28th minute. Hemed made it through Sergio Ramos, but ultimately did not meet with a touch of the target area, thin-wide in the goalkeeper Casillas.

Hemed then broke the score at minute 39. Starting from short Korner, Gonzalo Castro off a cross into the penalty box, and Hemed diving header which goalkeeper dismantle Los Blancos.

Madrid's chances in the first round is very limited, except through a volley Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo free kick. The most dangerous is when Ramos kick from Xabi Alonso's free kick hit the crossbar.

In the second half Mourinho put Higuain and pull out Diarra. In the 59th minute he also took off Kaka and Fabio Coentrao to the field, replacing Alvaro Arbeloa and Marcelo.

Also began to improve their game. Benzema in action by receiving feedback from Mesut Oezil mature, but his hard shot flew over the crossbar. Kaka also almost scored in the 70th minute, before the kick by goalkeeper Dudu Aouate.

Two minutes later, Madrid sought goal that is created. Oezil become an architect with his ball Sodoran to Higuain, who then managed to pass them into the Mallorca goal. Score changed to 1-1.

Madrid got momentum, and Ronaldo put pressure kick hard, but it was wide. Ramos even put the ball in the ball from Alonso, but the referee judged offside.

In 85 minutes to a maximum momentum when Callejon managed to break the host's goal. Spain striker fired a cross that is unable to reach goalkeeper Aouate, and making El Real won 2-1.

Team Line-up:

Mallorca: Dudu Aouate, Ivan Ramis, Chico, Pablo Caceres, Pablo Lopez Cendros, Joao Joao Victor Victor, Fernando Tissone (Alfaro 87), Gonzalo Castro, Pereir aM, Tomer Hemed, (Marvin Ogunjimi 64), Victor Casadesus (Jose Luis Marti 84)

Real Madrid: Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, Pepe, Marcelo (Fabio Coentrao 59), Álvaro Arbeloa (Kaka 59), Xabi Alonso, Lassana Diarra (Gonzalo Higuain 45), Cristiano Ronaldo, Jose Maria Callejon, Karim Benzema, Mesut Oezil

Aston Villa 1-1 Everton: Bent, Anichebe great-finish

2012-01-14T10:19:00.000-08:00

Darren Bent gave the home side the lead from close range, but Everton equalised when substitute Victor Anichebe latched onto a pass from Landon Donovan in the 69th minute.

New loan signing Robbie Keane was restricted to a 10-minute cameo role off the bench for Aston Villa, who welcomed back Shay Given after a six week lay-off with a hamstring problem.

Darron Gibson made his debut for Everton, while injuries to Sylvain Distin and Phil Jagielka meant a first league start for Shane Duffy at the heart of defence. Royston Drenthe also came in.

Aston Villa produced an insipid performance in the first-half, although it was they who registered the first shot on target as Tim Howard pushed away Stiliyan Petrov's free-kick in unorthodox fashion. Two-thirds of Howard's body appeared to be over the line as he made the save.

Tim Cahill just failed to latch onto a terrific long pass from Gibson at the other end, and the returning Given then made an excellent low save to deny Louis Saha who headed a Leighton Baines' free-kick powerfully towards goal.

Everton were well on top in the first-half and will argue they should have had a penalty in the 22nd minute. Donovan crossed for Saha after a fine run down the right and as the Frenchman attempted to make contact with the ball, he appeared to be pulled back by Alan Hutton.

Everton continued to press and Given was forced into a fantastic reflex save to stop Stephen Warnock capping a poor first-half display with an own-goal. The former Blackburn defender headed a cross towards his own goal and Given sprung to his left to beat the ball away.

Gabriel Agbonlahor finally gave the Villa fans something to shout about as he evaded two Everton players before curling in a low shot that Howard did well to push around the post.

Given made an unorthodox save of his own after the break as he blocked a powerful Marouane Fellaini header with his upper arm.

But Villa came out with far more purpose after the interval, and it was they who broke the deadlock when Bent fired a low Stephen Ireland cross into the roof of the net from close range.

Bent then connected with another Ireland cross and Howard had to be on his mettle to save his low header.

Although Villa dominated the second half for long spells, Everton will believe they deserved their equaliser, which came in the 69th minute via Anichebe. The Nigerian had only been on the pitch for eight minutes after replacing Drenthe when he ran onto a pass from Donovan and slid the ball low beyond Given. Marc Albrighton was culpable as instead of tracking the striker he appealed for an offside flag that never came.

Neither side looked like finding the winner in the final 20 minutes, despite Keane's late introduction as a substitute.

Given was called upon to block an Anichebe shot that looked to be heading off target but it ended all square in a match between two sides who will find it difficult to press for a European spot on the evidence of this encounter.
Source: Eurosport

TEAM LINE-UP:
ASTON VILLA: Given, Hutton, Dunne, Collins, Warnock, Clark, Petrov, Albrighton, Ireland, Agbonlahor, Bent. Subs: Guzan, N’Zogbia, Keane, Delph, Bannon, Cuellar, Gardner.

EVERTON: Howard, Neville, Heitinga, Duffy, Baines, Donovan, Fellaini, Gibson, Drenthe, Cahill, Saha. Subs: Mucha, Bilyaletdinov, Gueye, Anichebe, Vellios, McFadden, Stracqualursi.

Westbrom 1-2 Norwich: Surman great-finish, Morison header

2012-01-14T10:05:00.000-08:00

A Steve Morison header with 11 minutes left saw Norwich edge out West Bromwich Albion 2-1 in the Premier League at the Hawthorns.
Andrew Surman gave the Canaries a first-half lead against the run of play minutes before the break, but sub Shane Long netted a deserved equaliser from the spot on 68 minutes after Daniel Ayala fouled Jerome Thomas.

Albion looked the most likely to find a winner, but a superb Norwich counter ended with Grant Holt crossing for Morison, who made no mistake from close range.

The Canaries were looking to avenge a 1-0 defeat to the Baggies back in September, courtesy of a third minute goal from Peter Odemwingie.

But since that early autumn loss, the East Anglians have eclipsed their opponents and, with just one defeat in six matches, sat six places and three points ahead of Roy Hodgson's men coming into the return.

As Albion's injury crisis began to ease, Jerome Thomas, Paul Scharner and Youssouf Mulumbu all returned to the starting line-up, while Norwich manager Paul Lambert made five changes to the team that beat Burnley in the FA Cup, including bringing back goalkeeper John Ruddy.

The Baggies had failed to find the net in the last three Premier League matches, but a morale-boosting Simon Cox hat-trick in the 4-2 FA Cup victory over Cardiff had The Hawthorns faithful eager for more.

And it was the hosts who came closest to opening the scoring after five minutes.

Odemwingie was given time and space on the edge of the box only to see his rasping drive somehow pushed onto and over the bar by the sprawling Ruddy.

It was the visitors, themselves fresh from putting four past Burnley, who next hit the woodwork.

A flick looking for Morison was cleared by the sliding Ben Foster straight into the Norwich man's legs and rolled agonisingly off the outside of the West Brom post.

The let-off galvanised the Baggies, and Odemwingie should have done better with a shot that flew well wide of Ruddy's post before the Norwich keeper awkwardly palmed an Odemwingie cross narrowly over the incoming James Morrison.

In a rare foray, Simeon Jackson hooked a snapshot beyond Foster's post, but as Albion continued to press, Ruddy again denied Morrison, stopping his dinked effort.

Ayala then survived a penalty appeal after clipping Jerome Thomas's foot and Surman was in the right space to clear Morrison's left-foot volley off the line.

And West Brom's failure to convert their chances came back to haunt them with two minutes of the half remaining.

A quick Norwich counter saw Jackson hold the ball up for Wes Hoolahan and the skipper showed good vision to pick out Surman who fired past Foster.

Albion were immediately on the front foot as they looked for a leveller after the restart.

Morrison fired well over the bar before Scharner also blasted off target when the cross seemed the better option.

Morrison again wasted another opportunity with another wayward effort and was almost made to pay when Jackson tested Foster at the other end.

Hodgson reacted by bringing on Long for Odemwingie and Graham Dorrans for Scharner to an almost instant impact as Long swivelled in the box only for his shot to ricochet off Ruddy's legs.

But the West Brom man was not to be denied for long. Thomas swept into the box and was halted by a reckless challenge by Ayala.

Referee Mike Dean deemed the offence worthy of just a yellow card, but Long's cheeky spot-kick sent Ruddy the wrong way to make it 1-1.

As the hosts pressed, Craig Dawson missed a gilt-edged chance when he headed straight at Ruddy from eight yards out, but it was Norwich who struck the telling blow.

Youssouf Mulumbu overran the ball on the edge of the Norwich box and a swift and incisive counter-attack released Holt who perfectly picked out Morison to finish, despite Foster's desperate attempt to keep the ball out.

Norwich saw the rest of the match out comfortably and while the win sees the Canaries further consolidate their comfortable ninth place, Hodgson is once again casting an eye over his shoulder at the foot of the table.

Source: Eurosport

TEAM LINE-UP:
WBA: Foster, Jara, McAuley, Dawson, Shorey, Morrison, Mulumbu, Scharner, Thomas, Cox, Odemwingie. Subs: Fulop, Dorrans, Thorne, Mattock, Long, Fortune, Tamas.

NORWICH: Ruddy, Martin, Whitbread, Ayala, Naughton, Johnson, Pilkington, Surman, Hoolahan, Morison, Jackson. Subs: Subs: Steer, Drury, Crofts, Holt, Fox, Bennett, Wilbraham.

Tottenham 1-1 Wolves: Modric great-strike

2012-01-14T09:52:00.000-08:00

Current third-ranked team, Tottenham Hotspur, failed to gain the full amount when playing at home on Saturday (14/01/2012). North London team's 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton.

Public White Hart Lane was even more shocked by the goal for the visitors when the game runs 22 minutes. Striker Steven Fletcher managed to break the Spurs goal with his header from Roger Johnson's rebound blocked by goalkeeper Brad Friedel.

Spurs actually knows more about the game, but a number of opportunities they are not up to produce a goal, partly because Wayne Hennessey scintillating game in goal Wolverhampton.

However, the host attempts to equalize see the results in the early minutes after the break. Six minutes after the restart, Luka Modric ripped through the nets Wolves kick flattening, of the cooperation Rafael van der Vaart and Gareth Bale.

Statistics Soccernet noted, the Lilywhites have a 61% ball possession, doing 26 shots, seven of which were on goal. While the Wolves only do five shots, and three towards goal.

Of the many opportunities, the Spurs defeated goalkeeper Hennessey six times. For the record, Hennessey has become the first goalkeeper in this season that the 100 rescue.

1-1 score lasted until the game is finished. Spurs are still in third place with a value of 46, two points adrift of Manchester United, who tonight's 3-0 win over Bolton Wanderers.

Manchester City still topped the standings, also with a value of 48, but ahead on goal difference from Manchester United and still leaves one game, against Wigan on Monday the day after tomorrow. Next week (22 / 1) Spurs will travel to Manchester City headquarters.

Team Line-up:

Tottenham: Friedel, Bale, Kaboul, Dawson, Walker, Assou-Ekotto (Rose 80), Lennon (Defoe 74), Parker, Van der Vaart, Modric, Adebayor

Wolverhampton: Hennessey, Ward, Johnson, Berra, Foley, Edwards (Milijas 81), Kightly, Henry, Frimpong (Hunt 67), Jarvis (Elokobi 85), Fletcher

Blackburn 3-1 Fulham: Yakubu sent-off, Duff great-finish

2012-01-14T09:40:00.000-08:00

Blackburn Rovers secured a highly valuable 3-1 home win over Fulham thanks to goals from Morten Gamst Pedersen, David Dunn and Mauro Formica, after Steve Kean’s side recovered from the early first half sending off of Ayegbeni Yakubu to put in an impressive display.
Blackburn Rovers secured a highly valuable 3-1 home win over Fulham thanks to goals from Morten Gamst Pedersen, David Dunn and Mauro Formica, after Steve Kean’s side recovered from the early first half sending off of Ayegbeni Yakubu to put in an impressive display.

The striker was given a straight red for a challenge on Danny Murphy after 23 minutes, but a rousing response from Rovers saw Pedersen give them the lead right on the stroke of half time from a free-kick.

Dunn doubled the lead less than a minute into the second half before Damien Duff scored against his former club to give Fulham some hope. Martin Jol’s side were unable to make their numerical advantage count however and substitute Formica sealed the victory with just over ten minutes remaining to deliver an important three points for the under-pressure Kean.

After a relatively uneventful opening 20 minutes the game sprung into life when Bobby Zamora struck the top of the right post with a looping header, having been Fulham’s most impressive and active player. Moments later Blackburn’s task was made all the more difficult by a sending off for their top scorer Yakubu.

The striker went in high with his studs up, catching Murphy and leaving referee Anthony Taylor with little choice but to pull out the red card. Kean was forced into a tactical change as he introduced David Goodwillie in the place of Radosav Petrovic, one of his two substitutions that would prove instrumental in Rovers’ victory.

Paul Robinson’s excellent reflex save to deny Philippe Senderos maintained parity as half time approached, and Pedersen then struck with the last kick of the half from a set piece. Murphy’s push on Dunn set Pedersen up and when David Stockdale took a step in the wrong direction it left the Fulham goalkeeper unable to stop the Norwegian’s effort from giving Rovers the advantage.

Dunn struck just 56 seconds into the second half when he followed up a blocked Junior Hoilett shot with a rasping effort, and things were looking good for the home side. However, Duff’s similarly controlled effort ten minutes later pulled one back for Fulham as the Irishman put away his 50th Premier League goal, one which also means Blackburn have now conceded in all their 21 league games this season.

Fulham continued to push but Blackburn were dangerous on the counter attack, and Formica – on in place of Dunn – was presented an opportunity by Steven N’Zonzi whose inspired scooped pass over the Fulham back line set the Argentine up.

He obliged with a cool finish, making it 3-1 as Blackburn successfully saw out the last ten minutes to take only their third win this season at Ewood Park having lost six of their last seven at home.
Source: Eurosport

TEAMS LINE-UP:
Blackburn: Robinson, Lowe, Hanley, Givet, Olsson, Hoilett, Nzonzi, Petrovic, Pedersen, Dunn, Yakubu. Subs: Bunn, Henley, Morris, Vukcevic, Rochina, Formica, Goodwillie. /// Fulham: Stockdale, Kelly, Hangeland, Senderos, Riise, Duff, Murphy, Dempsey, Ruiz, Dembele, Zamora. Subs: Etheridge, Hughes, Davies, Sidewll, Frei, Kasami, Johnson.

Chelsea 1-0 Sunderland: Lampard great-finish

2012-01-14T09:30:00.000-08:00

Chelsea's Frank Lampard is a hero at home games on Saturday (01/14/2012). England international midfielder scored a mere puppet created in the game against Sunderland.

Goal in minute 13 it stems from Fernando Torres shot hit the goalpost, and Lampard managed to rebound her from close range.

Chelsea appeared dominant in this match with a 60% ball. They make 25 shots, with seven of them toward the goal.

This narrow victory makes the Blues continued to sit at number four standings with 40 of 21 matches. Andre Villas-Boas forces seven points adrift of the leaders of the competition, Manchester City, who will play all 21 matches are against Wigan on Monday.

The Game

Chelsea coach Andre Villas-Boas rely on the duo Fernando Torres and Frank Lampard in this game. Thanks to the duo the game, Chelsea's capable of winning first in the 13th minute. Lampard managed to break into the Sunderland goal after maximizing bait Torres.

Just three minutes later, Sunderland almost scored a goal back through the action of Nicklas Bendtner. Luckily goalkeeper Petr Cech had foiled Bendtner's header that utilizes Sebastian Larsson's cross.

Chelsea did not allow Sunderland to develop his game. They continue to spread the threat to the heart of the opponent's defense.

Lampard almost doubled the lead his team if only Simon Mignolet not readily dispels England midfielder's shot in the 18th minute.

After that, Chelsea continued to dominate the game and diligent in making the threat. However, Chelsea failed to convert some of the opportunities created. As a result, Chelsea could only lead 1-0 at halftime.

Throughout the first half, Chelsea controlled the game with about 63 percent right off three shots on goal from 14 attempts.

After the break, Chelsea look to attack directly. The first threat came from the feet of Fernando Torres in the 49th minute. Torres efforts have not yielded results after the Spanish striker's shot was well anticipated by Mignolet.

Six minutes later, Juan Mata made Mignolet frustrated with the performance. Hard shot that is released successfully thwarted Mignolet eyes.

After that, Chelsea more diligently to spread the threat. Unfortunately, Chelsea failed to take advantage of opportunities presented. Score 1-0 to Chelsea's advantage lasted until the fight was over.

Sepenjang match, Chelsea controlled the game and 50 percent right off seven shots on goal from 23 experiments. While Sunderland are able to release only three shots right into the goal from eight attempts.

Teams Line-up:
Chelsea's Petr Cech :1-, 26-John Terry, 4-David Luiz, 3-Ashley Cole, 17-Jose Bosingwa; 6-Oriol Romeu, 16-Raul Meireles, 10-Juan Mata (Malouda 85), 7-Ramires; 9-Fernando Torres, 8-Frank Lampard (Essien 73)

Sunderland: 22-Simon Mignolet; 12-Matthew Kilgallon, 16-John O'Shea, 11-Kieran Richardson, 2-Phillip Bardsley; 15-David Vaughan, 6-Lee Cattermole, 23-James McClean, 7-Sebastian Larsson; 52 -Nicklas Bendtner, 28-Stephane Sessegnon

Manchester United 3-0 Bolton: Carrick superb-strike, Scholes, Welbeck great finish

2012-01-14T09:12:00.000-08:00

Manchester United managed to beat Bolton Wanderers 3-0 in front of his own supporters. The results led them tight against Manchester City in the standings.

Competed at Old Trafford on Saturday (01/14/2012) , MU play Paul Scholes and Michael Carrick in midfield. As a result, the direction of Sir Alex Ferguson's squad appears quite dominant in the first round.

After a few chances, Manchester United have a golden opportunity in the 20th minute, when Danny Welbeck disenggol by Zat Knight in the penalty box. Knight get a yellow card and MU get a penalty.

Unfortunately for the host, who was executed penalty kick by Rooney managed to read him by Adam Bogdan. It was Bolton goalkeeper managed to block a kick Rooney.

MU eventually winning in the 45th minute to begin an attack from the right side. The ball that fell at the feet of Rooney then given to Scholes who is on the left. Calmly, The Ginger Prince had brought his team ahead 1-0.

'Red Devils' re getting a lot of chances early in the second half. However, only in the 74th minute they could widen the advantage.

Starting from a neat pass in midfield, the ball fell at the feet of Rooney. He fell, before the breakthrough finally managed to give feedback to Welbeck. Getting ample space shot, Welbeck was deceptive Bogdan.

MU Excellence increased again in the 82nd minute. Michael Carrick, who moves up from second-line, the ball passed to him with a kick that is not tight but effective. Kick into the bottom right corner of the Bolton goal could be reached without Bogdan.

Javier Hernandez get a chance in the 90th minute. However, his shot after receiving a cross from Antonio Valencia's right hand is still stretched thin. 3-0 score lasted until the game was finished.

Thanks to this victory, Manchester United against Manchester City's position from the second position with the same value, namely 48. However, the City has a better goal difference than the 'Red Devils'.

Teams Line-up:

Manchester United: Anders Lindegaard, Jonny Evans, Rio Ferdinand, Rafael da Silva, Patrice Evra, Paul Scholes (Ryan Giggs 70), Michael Carrick, Antonio Valencia, Nani (Park Ji-Sung 70), Wayne Rooney, Danny Welbeck (Javier Hernandez 78).

Bolton Wanderers: Adam Bogdan, Zat Knight, David Wheater, Samuel Ricketts, Gretar Rafn Steinsson Mark Davies, Nigel Reo-Coker, Fabrice Muamba (Darren Pratley 81), Martin Petrov, Chris Eagles (Joe Riley 72), David Ngog.

Osasuna 1-2 Barcelona: Riesgo, Sanchez great-finish

2012-01-12T15:13:00.000-08:00

Barcelona merged overcome Osasuna 2-1 in the Round of 16 second leg Copa del Rey. Los Cules winning 6-1 on aggregate and will challenge Real Madrid in the quarterfinals.

In minute-6 Pedro Rodriguez got the first chance for Barca. Hard kick that led to the goal can still be ignored Riesgo.

In the 17th minute Osasuna turn threatened and forced Gerard Pique and Pinto do the rescue of the goal Barca.

In the 37th minute volley Dejan Lekic still hovering over the bar. But four minutes later Lekic not squander chances and the goalkeeper Pinto managed to break through a kick from the penalty box.

On 48 minutes Barca equalized through header Alexis Sanchez maximize Adriano crossing.

On 73 minutes Barca turned 2-1 ahead when bait Roberto Sergi met Lionel Messi in the penalty box and completed with a leg kick past Riesgo.

Scores on the stand until the match at the Reyno Del Novara, Thursday (01/12/2012) and Barca won the first leg 4-0 in qualifying for the quarterfinals with a 6-1 aggregate total. They challenged Madrid in El Clasico match that held 18 and 25 January.

While similar steps achieved after bending Granada Athletic Bilbao 4-0 after a goalless draw in the first leg. Goals generated Bilbao Markel Susaeta (24 '), Ander Herrera (64'), Gaizka Toquero (78 ') and Mikel San Jose (86').

Team Line-up:

Osasuna: Riesgo, Bertran, Flano, Lolo, Satrustegui (Hermosa 73 '); Cejudo (Postigo 79'), Puñal, Raoul, Calleja; Roberto Torres (Raul Garcia 68 '), Lekic

Barcelona: Pinto, Montoya, Pique, Fontas (Abidal 15 '), Adriano; Mascherano, Thiago, Sergi Roberto; Pedro (Busquets 70'), Cuenca, Alexis (Messi 58 ')

AS Roma 3-0 Fiorentina: Lamela double, Borini scored

2012-01-11T14:33:00.000-08:00

AS Roma will duel with Juventus in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals, having escaped the obstacles Fiorentina with a 3-0 win in the last 16 party. In another match away Udinese Chievo, 2-1.

Confirmed ticket Rome last eight thanks to three goals in the newborn in the second half the match at the Olimpico, Wednesday (01/11/2012).

Erik Lamela managed to break the deadlock over the tally in the 53rd minute goal against Fiorentina. Thirteen minutes later Lamela widen the host advantage to 2-0 through the second goal.

Fabio Borini then close the Roma a 3-0 victory with his goal scored in the 75th minute. 'Capital Wolves' ticket was entitled to the quarterfinals to face Juventus.

Meanwhile in another match, the host must be surrendered when Udinese Chievo host that ensures victory over Cyril Thereau goals in the final minutes of the game.

Six minutes earlier, Udinese scored the equalizing equalize through Antonio Di Natale after Chievo ahead quickly through Paolo Sammarco at minute eight games.

With these results, Chievo qualified for the quarterfinals to face Siena put down that pass over Palermo.

Team Line-up:AS

AS Roma: Maarten Stekelenburg-Gabriel Heinze-Cicinho (Jose Diaz Valdes Angel69)-Simon Kjae-Rodrigo Taddei-Fernando Gago-Leandro Greco-Federico Viviani (Simone Perrotta 46), Francesco Totti-Bojan Krkic (Fabio Borini 62), Erik Lamela

Fiorentina: Murara-Net Cesare Natali-Mattia Cassani-Manuel Pasqual (Juan Vargas 70), Michele Camporese-Mattija Nastasic-Riccardo Montolivo-Valon Behrami (Andrea Lazari 79), Adem Ljajic (Alessio Cerci 62)-Salifu-Stevan Jovetic

Manchester City 0-1 Liverpool: Gerrard penalty

2012-01-11T14:15:00.000-08:00

Liverpool managed to bring home great advantage in the first leg League Cup semifinal. Entertained Manchester City, the Reds won 1-0.

Compete at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday (01/11/2012), City appear without three key players, namely Vincent Kompany, Yaya Toure, and David Silva. The absence of three of them make the balance of the game The Citizens quite disturbed.

This was successfully exploited by the visitors, who in this game installed captain Steven Gerrard as a starter. They appear quite dominant, especially in the first half.

Liverpool's only goal is created in the first half. Gerrard found the net City through execution penalty.

Throughout the second half, Liverpool City defense kept pounding. But, none of opportunities that they can be fruitful goal.

This victory certainly wide open Liverpool's chances to qualify for the finals as the second leg, 26 January, they turn to host the games. Meanwhile, the City needed a victory by a margin of at least two goals to qualify.

The game

The visitors first threatened in the fourth minute. Although dipepet Stevan Savic, Andy Carroll had fired shots toward the goal. However, Joe Hart could block the ball with his foot.

In the tenth minute, Hart returned to save the City goalkeeper. This time, as he fell, he brushed off Gerrard's long-distance shots.

A few moments later, Hart again looks good under the rule. He stopped the ball volley which was deflected Stewart Downing by Carroll.

Liverpool got a penalty in the 13th minute after Daniel Agger violated Savic in the penalty box. Gerrard, who ran as an executioner succeeded in conquering Hart.

Carroll had the opportunity back in the 35th minute. Exploiting cross from the right wing Martin Kelly, his header was sideways.

City's first new-born opportunities in the 39th minute. Acceleration James Milner on the right side ending with a left foot shot which the direction is still widening.

Four minutes later, the home side threatened again, this time through Samir Nasri shot from outside the penalty box. But, Pepe Reina could still be dismissed.

The next effort from Milner has not led to a goal. His shot from inside the penalty box did not meet the target.

Last chance in the first half Adam Johnson obtained through a free kick. However, the direction is still soaring.

The first half ended with the score 1-0 for Liverpool.

Kelly blunder in the 56th minute to make the Liverpool goal in jeopardy. Because of his back pass can be cut by Sergio Aguero, Reina had to get out of the nest and close the space shot Aguero.

Reina action again three minutes later Liverpool goalkeeper saves. He stopped close range header from Micah Richards.

Experiments Aguero in the 65th minute was fruitless. Although I can outwit three Liverpool defenders, their resolution is too easily read by Reina.

In the 82nd minute, Milner had threatened the Liverpool goal with a shot from outside the penalty box. But, the ball still sideways.

Aguero also not been able to maximize the chances that he can in injury time. Nasri header with the use of bait is still thin on the slide.

Until the long whistle sounded, the score 1-0 for Liverpool has not changed.

Team Line-up:
Manchester City: Hart, Richards, Savic, Lescott, Clichy, Barry, de Jong (Kolarov 72 '), A Johnson (Dzeko 66'), Milner, Balotelli (Nasri 39 '), Aguero

Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Skrtel, Agger, Kelly, Downing (Enrique 60 '), Henderson, Gerrard, Spearing (Adam 23'), Bellamy (Carragher 80 '), Carroll

Tottenham 2-0 Everton: Lennon great-finish, Ekotto superb-strike

2012-01-11T13:57:00.000-08:00

Tottenham Hotspur managed to beat Everton by a score of 2-0. These three points make the Lilywhites to match the acquisition value of Manchester United in the standings.

In the action at White Hart Lane on Wednesday (01/11/2012), Spurs, scored a goal through Aaron Lennon and Benoit Assou-Ekotto

This victory does not change the position of the Spurs in the Premier League ranks third with 45 points from 20 matches. But the points they are equal with Manchester United in second place and only lost on goal difference.

Meanwhile, Everton remain stuck in 13th place with 24 points.

The game

Two minutes walk game Louis Saha had threatened goalkeeper Brad Friedel. Unfortunately his shot was wide of the target.

Spurs and Everton each subsequent sale of the attack but no one is able to meet targets, and eventually resolved the deadlock in the 35th minute.

Was Lennon who scored his goal and carry the Spurs winning 1-0. Getting feedback from Assou-Ekotto, Lennon then do a solo run past several players and Everton, before the finish with a horizontal kick to the goalkeeper Howard.

Ten minutes after the restart Gareth Bale had the opportunity through hard kick from the left side, but still able to be pushed over Howard.

But on 63 minutes Howard was unable to stem the Assou-Ekotto hard kick from 30 yards that nestled in a landslide on the net. From the replay, the ball had hit the thigh Tim Cahill.

On 82 minutes Everton staged a protest to the referee after Royston Drenthe was dropped Youness Kaboul in the penalty box. Unfortunately the referee did not move and ignore the protests of the visitors.

Team Line-up:

Tottenham: Friedel, Walker, Kaboul, Dawson, Assou-Ekotto, Lennon (Pienaar 78 '), Livermore, Modric, Bale, Van der Vaart, Adebayor (Pavlyuchenko 87').

Everton: Howard, Neville, Heitinga, Distin (Duffy 59 '), Baines, Donovan, Bilyaletdinov, Cahill, Fellaini, Anichebe (Drenthe 68'), Saha

Malaga 0-1 Real Madrid: Benzema scores, Arbeloa sent-off

2012-01-10T15:08:00.000-08:00

Real Madrid successfully stepped into the quarterfinals of the Copa Del Rey after beating Malaga 1-0. Los Blancos created a single goal Karim Benzema.

Holding a 3-2 advantage from the first leg, Real Madrid played a little cautious at the beginning of the game despite holding the ball penguasan nearly 80 percent. Meanwhile, Malaga is only needed one goal to try to confine the defense of Madrid.

Practically not harmful generated many opportunities both teams in the first round game at La Rosaleda, (01/10/2012).

A minute before the break the first half, Sergio Ramos scored the try. But still not direct his header on target and only the ball sideways.

In the 64th minute Madrid earn the first gold in this match. Crossing Lassana Diarra to see Cristiano Ronaldo free-standing in the penalty box and fired a header, but the ball can still be ignored Willy Caballero.

Benzema! The new three-minute field planted to replace Gonzalo Higuain, Benzema has managed to break into Caballero's goal in minute 71. Beginning bait Mesut Oezil into the penalty box, Benzema went on to a horizontal kick toward the goal.

Caballero is actually able to catch the ball rolling slowly, but suddenly the skin round off and even into the goal.

In minute 88, Madrid must play minus Alvaro Arbeloa who was sent off due to receive a second yellow card.

1-0 score stood until the fight was over and Madrid qualified for the quarterfinals with a 4-2 aggregate total. They waited for the party winning between Barcelona and Osasuna.

Team Line-up:

Malaga: Caballero; Sergio Sanchez, Demichelis, Mathijsen, Monreal; Seba (Rondon 67 '), Toulalan, Cazorla; Eliseu (Maresca 75'), ISCO (Buonanotte 75 '), Van Nistelrooy.

Real Madrid: Casillas, Pepe, Sergio Ramos, Khedira (Oezil 44 '), Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka (Marcelo 46'), Xabi Alonso, Coentrao, Arbeloa, Higuain (Benzema 68 '), Lass

Arsenal 1-0 Leeds United: Henry superb-finish

2012-01-09T13:52:00.000-08:00

Thierry Henry's second debut with Arsenal , when his sole goal to bring the Gunners a 1-0 win over Leeds United and bring his team qualified for the FA Cup fourth round.

In the action at the Emirates Stadium on Monday (01/09/2012) , Henry scored his goal in the 77th minute. Immediately the whole stadium roared also welcome goal Mr. King returned to his palace.

Thanks to this victory, Arsenal will challenge Aston Villa in the fourth round.

The game

Arsenal get the first chance by Sebastien Squillaci in the 14th minute. Mikel Arteta header take advantage of crossing nets still sideways in Leeds.

Within five minutes ie at minute 17 and 21, Aaron Ramsey made two chances. Unfortunately both of them just over the crossbar Lonegan met.

Leeds on 23 minutes turn the have a chance. Starting crossing Vayrynen, Becchio in the range of 10 yards failed to complete a goal after the ball was floated his shot over the goalkeeper.

Having played a goalless draw in the first half, Arsenal immediately took the initiative to attack in the second round. At minute 53 Lonergan makes brilliant rescue on Arteta shot from close range.

On 62 minutes Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain shot can still be ignored and the ball rebounds Lonergan failed maximized by Ramsey.

HENRY! It did not take long for Henry to score his first goal after four years of leaving the club.

Four minutes after coming on as substitute, or rather in the 77th minute Henry brought Arsenal winning. After receiving feedback breakthrough Song, he controlled the ball for a moment and scalable to kick off the far post.

On 79 minutes Leeds almost scored after crossing Clayton McCormack met in the penalty box. Header of the ball was still right in the catchment Szczesny.

One minute before the normal time running out, Szczesny made slick rescue. From a shot Mikel Forssell, Szczesny brushed off the ball.

Until the game ended the score 1-0 to survive and a sweet comeback for Henry.

Team Line-up:

Arsenal: Szczesny, Coquelin, Koscielny, Squillaci, Miquel, Song, Arteta, Ramsey, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Arshavin, Chamakh

Leeds United: Lonergan, Thompson, Lees, O'Dea, White, Townsend, Clayton, Vayrynen, Pugh, Nunez, Becchio

Chelsea 4-0 Portsmouth: Ramires double, Mata, Lampard score

2012-01-08T15:45:00.000-08:00

Chelsea won tickets to the FA Cup fourth round. In the match against Portsmouth at Stamford Bridge on Sunday (01/08/2012), the Blues won convincing 4-0.

Competed in its own cage, Chelsea made it difficult to penetrate the defenses of Portsmouth in the first round. Although a few opportunities to make goals, until the break is still pointing to the scoreboard 0-0.

Squad Andre Villas-Boas had opened the scoring in just 48 minutes through Juan Mata. Getting feedback from Florent Malouda, who ran on the field, eyes kick from close range to change the score finished 1-0 and animate public Stamford Bridge.

On 53 minutes Portsmouth nearly equalized. Managed to steal the ball from David Luiz, Dave Kitson sent directly to the Marco Futacs. Released Futacs kick countered Petr Cech with his feet.

Mentally from the moment the ball is struck by Joel Ward was tried, but failed again because this time blocked by John Terry on the goal line. Second rebound effort this time by David Norris back in vain because now caught Cech.

The Blues had to wait long to score his second goal, which came in 85 minutes. The feed lever is deflected Fernando Torres eyes managed to make Ramires, Brazilian footballer header to change the score finished 2-0.

Ramires then record their name on the scoreboard on 87 minutes, which made the score changed to 3-0. Chelsea's victory was finally closed by Frank Lampard, after he changed the position to be 4-0 with a goal in injury time period.

Espanyol 1-1 Barcelona: Fabregas great-header

2012-01-08T15:38:00.000-08:00

Barcelona failed to reap the full points in the Catalan derby Espanyol counter. Had superior first, Azulgrana eventually had to settle with a 1-1 draw after they conceded in the last minute.

Compete at the Estadio Cornella-El Prat, Monday (09/01/2012), Barca ahead in the 15th minute. Goals made by Cesc Fabregas header head.

But Barca's victory shattered during normal time remaining four minutes. Alvaro Vasquez hero savior Espanyol.

The results of this draw Barca did not change the position of second in the Spanish league standings with 38 points from 17 matches. But their distance with Real Madrid widened to five points. Espanyol is ranked eighth with 24 points.

The game

Espanyol first threatened in the fifth minute. Sergio Garcia begins a cross from the left side, Joan Verdu's header was ignored by Victor Valdes. Verdu reound try to grab the ball, but Gerard Pique could menghalaunya.

Barca had scored with Fabregas in the 13th minute, but the referee disallowed. Lionel Messi, who gave feedback to Fabregas, first considered doing handball.

Two minutes later, Fabregas actually listed his name on the scoreboard. He managed to gore with a perfect cross from Dani Alves from the right side.

Espanyol seek immediate reply some time later. However, Sergio shot from outside the box could be blocked by Valdes.

Business Andres Iniesta in the 28th minute did not produce a goal. Alexis Sanchez kick utilizing feedback can still be secured by goalkeeper Cristian Alvarez.

The hosts returned to spread threats in the 40th minute. This time, distance shots Romaric still thin on the slide.

At the beginning of the second half, Barca had the opportunity by kicking Alves from the front of the penalty box. However, Alvarez was swiftly caught the ball.

Opportunities to obtain Verdu in the 53rd minute also did not produce a goal. Shot still leads to the goal Barca side.

Xavi's free kick to try his luck in the 71st minute. But, the ball did not lead to the target.

After many unsuccessful attempts, the efforts finally paid off Espanyol at minute 86. Raul Rodriguez begins a cross from the right wing, the ball then headed Thievy Bifouma and resolved by Vasquez with his head.

At the last minute, Barca almost winning shot again by Pique. But, the ball still hit the pole.

Until the long whistle sounded, the score remained 1-1 as strong.

Team Line-up:
Espanyol: Cristian Alvarez (Casilla 81 '), Raul R, Amat, Sergio, Verdu, Romaric (Vasquez 64'), H. Moreno, Weiss (Javi Lopez 46 '), Forlin, Didac, Thievy

Barcelona: Valdes, Alves, Pique, Puyol, Abidal, Busquets, Xavi, Iniesta, Fabregas (Keita 85 '), Messi, Alexis (Pedro 72')

Lecce 0-1 Juventus: Matri great-finish

2012-01-08T08:36:00.000-08:00

Juventus successfully bring home the full point in the trip to the headquarters of Lecce. The Old Lady won 1-0 thanks to goals from Alessandro Matri mere puppet in the first half.

In a match in the Via del Mare on Sunday (01/08/2012) , Juve created more chances. They fired 18 shots with eight of which leads to the goal. Lecce responded with 13 shots, but only three on goal.

The only goal Juve created in the 27th minute. Starting Mirko Vucinic shot that could be blocked by goalkeeper Massimiliano Benassi, Matri successfully maximize the ball rebounds to break down the goal Lecce.

In the remaining time, both teams alternated offensive. But, no longer a goal that is created. Score 1-0 to Juve last until the end of the game.

These results do not change the position of Juventus in second place standings with 37 points from 17 games. They have the same points with AC Milan, but lost on goal difference. Lecce at the bottom with nine points.

Team Line-up:
Lecce: Benassi, Oddo, Tomovic, Esposito, Cuadrado, Strasser (Olivera 5 '), Giacomazzi, Mesbah, Obodo (Corvia 82'), Murial, Di Michele (Pasquato 73 ')

Juventus: Buffon, Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini, Vidal, Pirlo (Marrone 88 '), Marchisio, Pepe (De Ceglie 85'), Quagliarella (Matri 23 '), Vucinic

Atalanta 0-2 AC Milan: Ibrahimovic penalty, Boateng score

2012-01-08T08:32:00.000-08:00

AC Milan to win against Atalanta with a final score of 2-0. A pair of goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Kevin-Prince Boateng to keep the Rossoneri still tops the standings.

Playing at Atleti Azzurri d'Italia stadium on Sunday (01/08/2012) Milan is able to lead when Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his 12th goals this season from the penalty spot in the 22nd minute.

Previously, a single violation Nerazzurri defender Thomas Manfredini on Alexandre Pato in the penalty box forced the referee Nicola Rizzoli punishment penalty. Ibrahim is believed to execute a penalty kick perfectly able to carry out their duties with the changing position to be 1-0 for the visitors.

Additional goals for the new Milan printed in the second half through a foot of Boateng, eight minutes before dispersal. Utilizing breakthrough bait Ibrahimovic, right leg kick Boateng seamlessly conquer Atalanta goalkeeper Andrea Consigli.

Goals from Boateng became the last goal in the match. 2-0 The position was last until the second half ended.

With this result Milan able to maintain the position of the top Italian league. Collect 37 digits equal to the value achieved by Juventus, the team made by Massimiliano Allegri is superior productivity goals.

Team Line-up:

Atlanta: Andrea Consigli-Thomas Manfredini-Michele Ferri-Federico Peluso, Andrea Masiello-Carlos Carmona (Giacomo Bonaventura 71)-Luca Cigarini-Simone Padoin-Matias Schelotto (Manolo Gabbiadini 79) Germ-n-Guido Marilungo Denis (Simone Tiribocchi 56)

AC Milan: Christian Abbiati, Thiago Silva, Gianluca Zambrotta, Philippe Mexes, Daniele Bonera-Mark Van Bommel, Urby Emanuelson-Antonio Nocerino-Kevin-Prince Boateng-Alexandre Pato (Robinho 68), Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Manchester City 2-3 Manchester United: Rooney double, Kompany sent-off, Kolarov free-kick

2012-01-08T07:36:00.000-08:00

Manchester United's victory in the fierce fight Manchester City. At Etihad Stadium on Sunday (08/01/2012) night, the Red Devils struggled to beat 10-man The Citizens with 3-2.

Although held in cages City, Manchester United actually capable of winning first game with the score 3-0 in the FA Cup third round. Two goals by Wayne Rooney and one from Danny Welbeck makes the 'Red Devils' winning a landslide at halftime.

But Roberto Mancini's protégé showed excellent power struggle in the second round. Despite playing with 10 men after Vincent Kompany red-carded in the 12th minute, the City is able to minimize scoring two goals by Kolarov free kick and Sergio Aguero.

This victory led Manchester United qualified for the round of 16. While the City is defending champion status must be willing to lose his title.

The Game
Although not confirmed some of the pillars of such, the City appears very dominant in the early minutes of the game. But instead they collapse first goal in the 10th minute.

Getting feedback from the right side of the released Antonio Valencia, Rooney won the duel with many players in the forbidden box. Disundulnya ball that had hit the crossbar before getting into a guarded City goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon.

Only two minutes from the City goals emotion losing players. Considered a dangerous tackle when using two legs to block the rate Nani, Kompany thumbs straight red card by referee.

Playing with 10 men, City have conceded again in minute 31 through the action of Danny Welbeck. Starting from Nani and Patrice Evra cooperation the left side of City's defense, the ball is kicked into the face of goal Evra wanderings after the defender hit the foot of The Citizens.

In the position of the round leather flying through the air, Welbeck managed to win the struggle for the ball. First-time kick him to the right side to reach the goal keeper no Pantilimon. 2-0 to Manchester United.

In the 40th minute Chelsea got his third goal. Goal was originated from the abuses committed against Welbeck Kolarov inside the forbidden box that makes the referee pointed to the penalty spot.

Advanced as executor, had blocked goalkeeper kick Rooney Pantilimon. But the mental sphere of the incident could Rooney struck again with his head and directed into the goal.

At the beginning of the second half City immediately stung, and the result is a goal scored by Aleksandar Kolarov on 48 minutes through the execution of free-kick. City gained a free kick following a violation that carried Patrice Evra on Micah Richard few yards in kick the penalty box.

Forward as an executor, which is released Kolarov free kick glide swift into the near post and could not be driven Anders Lindegaard.

Despite facing a team that just reinforced 10 men, Manchester United never managed to increase the number of his goal. The attack, which they broke up while trying to break into the penalty box. Precisely City which could then be re-missed out on 64 minutes.

The second goal of this City initiated a mistake made Paul Scholes, a player who has just returned from retirement, when he was not inaccurate to send feedback of the throw-in. From the moment the ball had stolen James Milner.

Milner then send feedback to the middle of the penalty box, where Aguero entered and fired horizontally. Despite these efforts successfully blocked Lindegaard, the goalkeeper could not catch the ball sticky. Aguero had grabbed it and fired into the goal.

In the period of injury time, the City had a chance to force action can reply when a free kick in the face of the penalty box. Unfortunate for the host, Koralov advanced as executor, kick right leads to the Lindegaard. While from a corner kick in the final seconds dtik-, header failed to break down the wicket keeper Pantilimon MU.

Final score 3-2 to the 'Red Devils'.

Teams Line-up:

Manchester City: Costel Pantilimon, Joleon Lescott, Vincent Kompany, Micah Richards, Aleksandar Kolarov, Nigel De Jong, James Milner, Samir Nasri (Owen Hargreaves '82), David Silva (Stefan Savic '46), Adam Johnson (Pablo Zabaleta '46) , Sergio Agero

MU: Anders Lindegaard, Rio Ferdinand, Patrice Evra, Chris Smalling, Phil Jones, Michael Carrick, Ryan Giggs, Antonio Valencia, Nani (Paul Scholes '59), Wayne Rooney, Danny Welbeck (Anderson '75)

Siena 4-0 Lazio: Destro, Calaio double

2012-01-07T14:13:00.000-08:00

Lazio started the year 2012 with disappointing results. Miroslav Klose et al submission of the host Siena four goals without reply, in a match that ended Sunday (01/08/2012) pm dawn.

Come to the Stadio Artemio Franchi, Biancoceleste already behind 0-3 in the first round. They even had to end the first half with 10 men after goalkeeper Albano Bizzarri red card.

Eleven minutes of the game running, Mattia Destro brings hosts ahead by kicking his right leg.

Left behind one goal, Lazio stepped up attacks to look for a counterweight goals. But Djibril Cisse effort in the 22nd minute and still not meet the target shot five minutes later Loric Cana Gianluca Pegolo rescued.

Entering the 35th minute, Lazio left it again. The referee pointed to the spot after Marius Stankevicius dropped Franco Brienza in the penalty box.

Emanuele Calaio who ran as an executioner successfully carry out their duties. Siena 2-0 lead over Lazio.

Edy Reja's farm team effort is to equalize the more weight when their goalkeeper, Bizarri, was sent off after breaking Destro.

Violations were also fruitful penalty for Siena. Calaio the back and forward as executor successfully carry out their duties and to bring the host a 3-0 lead in the first half.

Destro the 81st minute and scored his second goal to bring Siena farther away. Until the long whistle sounded, the score 4-0 survived for excellence Siena.

This defeat did not change the position of the standings Lazio. They are in fourth position with a collection of 30 points. While Siena climbed three spots to 14 with 18poin.

Team Line-up:

Siena: Pegolo; Angelo, Rossettini, Terzi, Del Grosso; Brienza, Bolzoni, Gazzi (Codrea 63 '), Grossi (Manini 49'); Calaio (Reginaldo 83 '), Destro

Lazio: Bizzarri; Scaloni (Carrizo 45 '), Stankevicius, Prepaid, Radu; Lulic, Ledesma, Cana (Gonzalez 46'), Sculli (Diakite 80 '); Klose, Cisse

Inter 5-0 Parma: Faraoni magic-strike, Milito double

2012-01-07T13:57:00.000-08:00

Inter Milan continue the positive trend with a record fifth victory in a row. Diego Milito has contributed two goals while La Beneamata 5-0 goal feast over Parma.

Playing at the Giuseppe Meazza, Saturday (01/07/2012) , made by Claudio Ranieri's team immediately took the initiative to attack since the beginning of the game. Inter close the first half with the score 3-0 through two goals from Milito and Thiago Motta scored one.

Inter's 3-0 lead was made to loosen the attack in the second round. Giampaolo Pazzini and Marco Faraoni added two goals for Inter and lock it 5-0 win over visitors.

An additional three points have not changed the position of Inter in the standings board. Nerazzurri still occupy the top five standings with a collection of 29 points. While Parma still stuck on rank 13 with 19 points.

The game

Inter immediately took the initiative to attack since the beginning of the game. Five minute walk game, Walter Samuel almost brought hosts opened the score. But his header after receiving feedback from Ricky Alvarez is still able to be saved Antonio Mirante.

Six minutes later, Diego Milito led Inter to excel through her right leg kick. The feed from the left side of defense Alvarez Parma well resolved by Milito and change the score to 1-0.

In the 15th minute, Giampaolo Pazzini had the opportunity to double the advantage of his team. Starting from behind the attacks, Alvarez send feedback on Giampaolo Pazzini. Unfortunately Pazzini kick floated over the crossbar Parma.

Thiago Motta Inter widen the advantage over the tally in the 17th minute. The shot from outside the box could not be reached Mirante.

Parma was not without opportunities. But chances are owned by Sebastian Giovinco in the 19th minute goal to fruition yet. His header wide on the right side of goalkeeper Julio Cesar.

Giovinco again presents a threat to the Inter goal. Unfortunately his free-kick in the 29th minute was still able to be pushed over Cesar.

Four minutes before the break, Milito scored his second goal and bring the Inter close the first half with the score 3-0.

Inter's 3-0 lead was made to loosen the attack. Pazzini made his team farther away over the tally in the 56th minute. Starting from behind the attacks, Milito send feedback breakthrough on Pazzini who is able to fool Mirante.

Parma Giovinco again attacked by the penetration of the right side of the Inter defense. Unfortunately his shot was sideways on the right side of goalkeeper Cesar.

Javier Zanetti had scored an own goal in the 72nd minute. Luckily linesman raised the flag after Massimo Gobbi first caught offside.

The 78th minute, Inter scored by kicking his fifth volleyball player substitute, Marco Faraoni. Faraoni who signed to replace Milito fired a shot first time from outside the penalty box and was unable to reach Mirante.

Team Line-up:
Inter: Julio Cesar; Maicon, Lucio, Samuel, Nagatomo; Zanetti, Thiago Motta, Cambiasso (Poly 58 '); Alvarez (Coutinho 72'); Pazzini, Milito (Faraoni 75 ').

Parma: Mirante; Zaccardo, Paletta, Brandao, Gobbi; Biabiany, Morrone (Pereira 60 '), Galloppa (Musacci 68'), Modesto (Pelle 55 '); Giovinco, Floccari

Real Madrid 5-1 Granada: Benzema double, Higuain, Ronaldo great-finish

2012-01-07T13:44:00.000-08:00

Real Madrid won its first league match in 2012. Entertain Granada in Santigo Bernabeu on Saturday (01/07/2012), Los Blancos superior forces with the score 5-1.

This victory makes Madrid confirmed still lead the standings. Of the 17 games they have collected 43 points, six points ahead of Barcelona, who will play Sunday night against Espanyol.

Karim Benzema scored two goals in this match, while Sergio Ramos, Gonzalo Higuain and Cristiano Ronaldo also listed his name on the scoreboard.

Benzema opened the scoring when the game runs 19 minutes. This goal tercipa of cooperation between Ronaldo and Mesut Oezil, and Benzema finish with a left foot shot from the front of the goal guarded by goalie Roberto Granada.

Not until two minutes later Granada made a surprise by scoring a goal back. From behind the attacks, Ikechukwu Uche sent a cross from the right wing, and Mikel Rico free-standing in the middle of the penalty box, succeeded in heading the ball and sends it to the right corner of goalkeeper Iker Casillas.

The visitors almost turned excel when they get to the heart attack defense Casillas became the hero of El Real to block the kick curved front Rico from the penalty box.

Since the mid-first round of Madrid began to master the game more comfortable. They make the kids have to work hard to Granada menyolidkan defenses.

In Madrid the lead 33 minutes longer. From the corner Oezil, Sergio Ramos high jump to beat his opponents, and his header to make the goal of Granada vibrate. 2-1 score lasted until halftime.

Just two minutes of the restart, Jose Mourinho's squad has scored more goals. Higuain went on a short Sodoran Marcello, and his right foot shot was blocked goalkeeper Roberto could not.

Two minutes later Benzema panning for his second goal in this match, and Ronaldo's Real Madrid closed the victory party at the last minute.

Of the 61 goals that have made El Merengues in 17 games, 44 of whom donated Ronaldo (21), Higuain (13), and Benzema (10).

Team Line-up:

Real Madrid: Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, Raphael Varane, Marcelo, Lassana Diarra, Xabi Alonso, Sami Khedira, Cristiano Ronaldo, Gonzalo Higuain (Hamit Altintop 83), Karim Benzema (Jose Maria Callejon 53), Mesut Oezil (Kaka 67)

Granada: Roberto, Pape Diakhate, Inigo Lopez, Guillherme Siqueira, Allan-Romeo Nyom, Mikel Moreno Rico, Hassan Yebda (Fran Rico 62), Daniel Gonzalez Benitez, Ikechukwu Uche, Odion Ighalo (Alexandre Geijo 66), Carlos Martins (Abel 77 )

Liverpool 5-1 Oldham Athletic: Bellamy, Gerrard, Shelvey ,Carroll, Downing score

2012-01-06T18:02:00.000-08:00

Liverpool's success through hadangan Oldham in the FA Cup third round. Had left earlier, the Reds won 5-1.

In the action at Anfield on Friday (06/01/2012), Liverpool's goal-tally obtained by Craig Bellamy, Steven Gerrard, Jonjo Shelvey, Andy Carroll and Stewart Downing. Oldham went ahead through Robbie Simpson.

Oldham threatened in the 10th minute through the Liverpool defense Shefi Kuqi. Through hadangan Jamie Carragher and Sebastian Coates, Kuqi then kick off a still sideways.

Sign in minute 23, Oldham again makes a chance but the shot was blocked Taylor's body was still capable of Jamie Carragher.

Three minutes later Liverpool get first chance. Bellamy free-kick to see Dirk Kuyt header and the ball can still be ignored by either by Oldham goalkeeper.

Oldham made a surprise when the first winner in the 28th minute. A hard shot from 25 yards broke through the nets and bersarangan Pepe Reina in the upper right corner.

Not long ago precisely in the 30th minute equalizer for the host. Jonjo Shelvey from a kick, the ball deflected by Bellamy and Alex Cisak could not be driven.

A minute before halftime, Liverpool back ahead through a penalty following a breach Gerrard to Kuyt in the penalty box.

At minute 48 when Liverpool's chances of re-acquire individual action Bellamy on the right wing ended with a bait into the penalty box. Kuyt kicked the ball but one of Oldham defender deftly menghalaunya.

In 57 minutes, releasing the ball from Gerrard situation Korner and Martin Kelly met the head. But unfortunately Cisak brilliantly brushed off the ball.

Shelvey! On 68 minutes Liverpool's young midfielder increase the advantage 3-1. Again Bellamy nightmare Oldham defense and an assist from the right side of his goal against Cisak Shelvey passed smoothly.

A minute before the fight ended, Carroll who signed on as a substitute to make the score finished 4-1. Through a half-volley kick from outside the penalty area, goalkeeper dibobolnya Oldham. It was Carroll's first goal since October.

In the 4th minute second-half injury time, Liverpool Downing scored the ultimate use of kicking the ball rebounds Maxi Rodriguez.

Liverpool won 5-1 and advanced to the FA Cup fourth round.

Team Line-up:

Liverpool: Reina, Kelly, Carragher, Coates, Aurelio (Flanagan 71 '), Gerrard, Spearing, Maxi, Shelvey, Bellamy (Downing 74'), Kuyt (Carroll 86 ')

Oldham: Cisak, Lee, Mvoto, Diamond, Taylor, Adeyemi, Wesolowski (Morais 74 '), Furman, Scapuzzi (Parker 54'), Robbie Simpson (Smith 73 '), Kuqi

Al Hilal FC 1-7 Juventus: Del Piero double

2012-01-05T14:36:00.000-08:00

Juventus appear attractive in a friendly counter Al Hilal. La Vecchia Signora beat Saudi Arabia's top clubs with a striking score 7-1.

The match at King Fahad Stadium on Thursday (05/01/2012), this is a testimonial match for legendary goalkeeper Al Hilal and Saudi Arabia, Mohammed al-Deayea, who retired in 2010 ago.

In the first half, Juve had a 4-0 lead. Juventus goals scored by Alessandro Del Piero (minute 14 and 23), Eljero Elia (minute 32), and Arturo Vidal (45th minute).

Three goals scored by the troops back Antonio Conte in the second half, each by Giorgio Chiellini (minute 51), Simone Pepe (minute 750, and Fabio Quagliarella (86 minutes). Entertainment goals made by Al Hilal Saad Al -Harthi in the 48th minute.

Team Line-up:
Al Hilal: M Aldeayea (Shrahili 48) (B Aldeayea 72); Alsharani (Almarshdi 27), Hawsawi (Flatah 27), Almouald (Albisi 46) (Khirat 72), Alzouri (Aldokhi 46) (Alfarj 72); Alganam (Aldosari 46) (Almohyani 72), Alshlhob (Alsbiaai 58) (Alyaas 72), Algamdi (Aziz 27), Wilhelmsson (Algarni 46) (Hrmash 72); Alharthi, Aljaber (Alaabd 27)

Juventus: Buffon (Storari 46); Sorensen, Barzagli (Lichtsteiner 46), Bonucci (Chiellini 46), De Ceglie (Estigarribia 46); Marchisio (Pepe 46), Marrone (Pazienza 46), Vidal (Giaccherini 46); Elijah (Krasic 46), Matri (Quagliarella 46), Del Piero (Vucinic 46)

Barcelona 4-0 Osasuna: Fabregas, Messi double

2012-01-04T15:09:00.000-08:00

Barcelona are still too tough for Osasuna. At the party the last 16 first leg of the Copa del Rey, Barca won 4-0 through two goals each from Cesc Fabregas and Lionel Messi.

At Camp Nou, Wednesday (04/01/2012), Fabregas has made Barca a 2-0 lead over Osasuna in the first 20 minutes of the game.

Not to be outdone, Lionel Messi, who signed on as a substitute in the second half and also contributed a pair of goals.

The results come as no surprise that no doubt make Barca a chance to qualify for the quarterfinals is open, although there is still one remaining leg. If qualifying for the last eight, there is the possibility of rival Barca will meet the weight, Real Madrid.

While on the other party's Copa del Rey, Real Sociedad also hosts victory over visitors Mallorca. Sociedad won 2-0.

The game

Barcelona already ahead after just entered the 14th minute. Dani Alves pass the ball to Xavi who then handed the ball to Fabregas. With sniper Fabregas struck the ball into the opponent's goal.

Four minutes later, Barca doubled their advantage. Xavi back to being a feeder, with Fabregas this time with a cunning to deceive the goalkeeper before making his second goal.

In injury time, Barca have the opportunity to add the score by Xavi. But this time his free-kick the ball was still moving on the thin side goalposts opponent.

Ten minutes into the second half, Xavi tried to spread threats in Osasuna penalty box by his free-kick. He was a soccer ball toward the ball trying to Puyol. The attack also have an additional goal to fruition.

At 73 minutes, Barca added a goal by Messi, who entered in the second half. Xavi's cross off the far post and measurable success menanduknya Messi into the opposing goal.

Messi then scored his second on 89 minutes. Xavi once again become creators of these goals.

Team Line-up:

Barca: Pinto; Mascherano, Puyol, Piqu; Alves, Xavi, Busquets, Thiago; Pedro (Messi 59 '), Cesc (Keita 87'), Cuenca (Sanchez 74 ').

Osasuna: Riesgo; Damia, Sergio, Lolo, Raitala; Nekounam, East; Torres (Puñal 71 '), Annunziata (Ibrahima 84'), Cejudo (Lamah 68 '); Lekic.

Everton 1-2 Bolton: Howard unbelieveable-goal, N'Gog, Cahill score

2012-01-04T14:21:00.001-08:00

Everton were undone by a strong second-half display from Bolton at Goodison Park on Wednesday evening as Owen Coyle's side sealed a 2-1 away win, a result that lifted the Trotters off the foot of the Premier League table.
Tim Howard became only the fourth goalkeeper in Premier League history to score a goal when the Everton stopper scored from inside his own half on 63 minutes, as a long clearance from the American, aided by the wind, beat his opposite number Adam Bogdan in the Wanderers' goal.

However, an immediate response from the visitors saw David Ngog curl a left-footed effort past Howard and in the 78th minute Bolton captain Gary Cahill produced a quality finish to despatch a low shot past Howard.

Leighton Baines struck the crossbar in the last minute of the game as Everton were denied a point by the woodwork, as Bolton held on for a deserved three points.

TEAM LINE-UPS:
EVERTON: Howard, Hibbert, Jagielka, Distin, Baines, Donovan, Neville, Heitinga, Osman, Stracqualursi, Saha... Subs: Mucha, Bilyaletdinov, McFadden, Cahill, Gueye, Rodwell, Anichebe

BOLTON: Bogdan, Steinsson, Cahill, Knight, Ricketts, Mark Davies, Muamba, Reo-Coker, Petrov, Eagles, Ngog... Subs: Lynch, Robinson, Sanli, Kevin Davies, Klasnic, Pratley, Wheater.
Referee: Phil Dowd.

Newcastle 3-0 Manchester United: Ba superb-strike, Cabaye free-kick

2012-01-04T14:13:00.000-08:00

Newcastle United performed brilliantly when face Manchester United at home. The Magpies won three goals without reply.

In a match that held in the Sports Direct Arena, Wednesday (04/01/2012) , Newcastle got a goal-tally by Demba Ba, Yohan Cabaye and Phil Jones own-goal.

With two consecutive defeats, The Red Devils are now three points behind Manchester City who topped the standings. They are 45 points from 20 matches left.

Meanwhile Newcastle upbringing Alan Pardew now remain in seventh place with 33 points, four points clear of Chelsea in the fourth.

The game

In the 4th minute Newcastle almost scored. A cross from Ryan Taylor into the penalty box and Ba who are free standing in the penalty box failed to reach the ball.

A minute after Yohan Cabaye fired a shot from outside the penalty box, but still too weak and could be arrested Anders Lindegaard.

MU get his first chance in the 11th minute when Nani who outwit some Newcastle players, fired hard from the penalty box and can be pushed over Tim Krul. The ball rebounds immediately before Dimitar Berbatov secured Krul reach.

Berbatov had a chance in the 14th minute also scored when crossing successfully meet Patrice Evra in the penalty box. But his header that hit the body Davide Santon still stuck goalposts.

Newcastle finally able to excel in the 32nd minute, when a long ball from Shola Ameobi Krul managed to grasp and direct the ball into the Ba in the penalty box.

Without much to see the goal and while shadowed by Rio Ferdinand, first-time Ba kick off the far post and Lindegaard just stunned to see the net broken.

Until halftime score remained 1-0.

Cabaye! The new second-half minute walk Newcastle managed to double the advantage. This time through Cabaye free kick from a distance of 30 yards. He was a soccer ball tight to the upper right corner of goalkeeper Lindegaard and could not grasp the Danish goalkeeper.

Not many more opportunities are available both teams and the ball relatively more struggling in the midfield, until in the 90th minute Newcastle add to his tally treasury.

Krul kick the ball to reach the penalty box MU and Jones are about to throw instead pointed it at the goal itself. Lindegaard dead just stunned to see his goal step burglarized.

Team Line-up:

Newcastle: Krul; Simpson, Williamson, Coloccini, Santon, R Taylor, Tiote, Cabaye (Perch 77 '), Gutierrez; Ba (Obertan 89'), Shola Ameobi (Best 74 ').

Man United: Lindegaard; Valencia, Ferdinand, Jones, Evra; Nani, Carrick, Park (Hernandez 65 '), Giggs; Berbatov (Welbeck 56'), Rooney (Anderson 74 ').

Real Madrid 3-2 Malaga: Khedira, Higuan, Benzema score

2012-01-03T16:20:00.001-08:00

Real Madrid Leg I performed brilliantly in Round 16 of the Copa Del Rey. Coming from behind two goals first, Los Blancos could finally conquer Malaga with a score of 3-2.

In the action at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday (03/01/2012, goals from Sergio Sanchez and Martin Demichelis put the visitors two goals first.

However, in the second half and only within 10 minutes Madrid back ahead 3-2 after Sami Khedira, Gonzalo Higuain and Karim Benzema scored.

The second leg will be played between two teams in La Rosaleda on 10 January. Malaga Manuel Pellegrini only took a 1-0 win to qualify and Madrid is quite a draw will take them to the quarterfinals.

The game

Madrid started the game with not smooth as they should be left earlier in the 10th minute. Sergio Sanchez, who was guarded in the penalty box, the ball easily into the corner of goalkeeper Iker Casillas.

Afterwards Madrid attack stung, but the toughness Wily Caballero under rule Malaga, confront any opportunities to obtain Madrid.

Preoccupation struck Madrid conceded even back when the game was half an hour. Back from the same situation, this time turn by Martin Demichelis header beat Casillas.

Malaga was a surprise ending arguably the first round by two goals without reply.

Sign in second half, a wave of attacks increasingly heavy Madrid to Malaga defense. But again Caballero wall so strong that dispels any chance the host.

However, within 10 minutes Madrid manages to look more fabulous and turned excel. Starting Sami Khedira goal on 68 minutes that fosters the spirit of his colleagues.

Less than a minute later, Malaga defender makes a mistake backpass easily Higuain struck the ball into the opponent's net. Score was as strong 2-2.

Madrid eventually turned up a 3-2 lead through Benzema. Continued feedback breakthrough Higuain, Benzema coolly fired a shot into the far post after winning a duel with opposing players.

Scores were also survive until the fight was over.

Team Line-up:

Real Madrid: Casillas; Arbeloa (Khedira 46 '), Pepe, Albiol, Marcelo; Lass, Xabi Alonso; Callejon (Oezil 46'), Kaka (Benzema 46 '), Cristiano Ronaldo, Higuain

Malaga: Willy; Sergio Sanchez, Demichelis, Mathijsen, Monreal; ISCO (Duda 66 '), Toulalan, Apono, Cazorla; Seba, Van Nistelrooy (Rondon 60')

Tottenham 1-0 Westbrom: Defoe great-finish

2012-01-03T14:28:00.000-08:00

Tottenham Hotspur managed to maximize the chance of playing at home. Entertain West Bromwich Albion, the Lilywhites won 1-0 thanks to goals from Jermain Defoe mere puppet.

Compete at White Hart Lane on Tuesday (01/03/2012), Spurs appear dominant from the start. Statistics Soccernet noted their superior ball control up to 68 percent.

The only goal in the second half Spurs created. Defoe appeared as a hero after his shot can not be dammed by Ben Foster.

This victory did not change the position of the Spurs rank third in the Premier League standings with 42 points from 19 matches. They are three points adrift of Manchester United who inhabit the second rank. WBA in 15th position with 22 points.

The game

Opportunity acquired Gareth Bale in the 14th minute. But, his shot from outside the box can be secured by Foster.

Rafael van der Vaart's goal to spread the threat to the WBA in the 26th minute. Starting from Bale's cross, sontekannya still be anticipated by Foster.

Efforts to Van der Vaart in the 44th minute not produced results. Kick was too weak and Foster had no trouble to tame it.

Until halftime, the score did not change glasses. Spurs 0 WBA 0.

Spurs still remain dominant in the second half. They had threatened to flick through Defoe, but the ball still sideways.

In the 58th minute, turn Luka Modric who can not maximize opportunities. His free-kick was floated over the bar.

Spurs hard work finally paid off in the 63rd minute after Defoe scored. After receiving feedback from the left side Bale, Defoe turned around and sent the ball into the top corner WBA.

11 minutes later, Bale tried his luck through a shot from outside the penalty box. But, still heading the ball into the arms of Foster.

WBA had had a golden opportunity in the 82nd minute. But, kicking distance Somen Tchoyi could be blocked by Brad Friedel.

Until the long whistle sounded, the score did not change. Spurs won 1-0.

Team Line-up:
Tottenham: Friedel, Walker, Kaboul, Gallas (Bassong 68 '), Assou-Ekotto, Van der Vaart, Modric, Sandro (Livermore 30') (Kranjcar 77 '), Bale, Adebayor, Defoe

WBA: Foster, Jones, Dawson, McAuley, Shorey, Cox, Thorne (Tchoyi 79 '), Scharner, Dorrans (Morrison 66'), Thomas (Jara Reyes 27 '), Odemwingie

Manchester City 3-0 Liverpool: Aguero, Toure, Milner score, Barry sent-off

2012-01-03T14:14:00.000-08:00

Manchester City earned full points when host Liverpool. Two goals in the first half and one other goal in the second half making City, who finished the game minus one player, winning 3-0.

At Etihad Stadium on Tuesday (01/03/2012), Sergio Aguero made a quick lead host at minute 10. City ended the first round with a 2-0 advantage goal by Yaya Toure on 33 minutes.

City had to play with ten players since 73 minutes after Gareth Barry received a red card. However, Liverpool could not take advantage of and it re-pierced soon.

The third goal against Liverpool City itself was born from the spot after James Milner done his duty as executioner as well.

The result left the City to temporarily increase the distance from Manchester United. The Citizens are now entrenched in the top of the standings with 48 points from 20 matches, winning three points of Manchester United that is right under it and the new melakoni 19 matches.

The game

The first attack of the City in six minutes. From a combination of operands, try chased the ball in the penalty box but Dzeko Reina faster catch.

A minute later, Liverpool replied. Downing sprinting catch the ball and punt breakthrough. But Hart deftly cut the rate of kicking the ball Downing.

City push back a moment later. From the right side of goal, Dzeko had the ball and kicked toward the goal. The skin round can still be blocked Reina with his feet.

In the 10th minute Liverpool goalkeeper finally broken. From the error Kuyt who lost the ball in their homeland, the skin round Aguero then kicked from outside the penalty box. The ball sailed through the bottom of the Reina who try to block a way that is less convincing, and the ball into the net.

Liverpool got a free kick from a pretty good position outside the penalty box. Adam kicked the ball right into the goal and direction, forcing the body to stretch Hart dismissed.

At minute 33, this time to rescue Reina slick and brushed off the ball that led to his goal from a corner kick. However, on a corner kick after Reina was unable to block the ball results Yaya Toure's header ended in the net.

Increased torrential rain in the second half of the match, but on the pitch tension rises on the 59th minute after Dzeko and Skrtel had seen a penalty following a struggle for the ball veins.

City had to play with ten players since 73 minutes after Barry received a second yellow card after breaking Agger.

A minute after that, the City get a penalty after Skrtel drop Yaya Toure. Milner developed so executioner and finish from the spot kick well.

At minute 80, the City almost added advantage. Adam Johnson to kick off and directed the ball past Reina although only hit the goalpost.

Team Line-up:

Manchester City: Hart, Richards, Kompany, Kolo Toure, Clichy, Toure Yaya, Barry, Aguero (Adam Johnson 71 '), Silva (Lescott 76'), Milner, Dzeko.

Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Agger, Skrtel, Jose Enrique, Adam (Gerrard 57 '), Kuyt (Bellamy 57'), Henderson, Spearing (Maxi 76 '), Downing, Carroll.

Wigan 1-4 Sunderland: Gardner free-kick, Rodallega,Vaughan great-strike

2012-01-03T14:04:00.000-08:00

Sunderland continued their resurgence under Martin O'Neill with a 4-1 win over struggling Wigan at the DW Stadium.
The Latics spent much of the opening 45 minutes in the driver’s seat and hit the woodwork twice in succession, only to fall behind to Craig Gardner’s thunderbolt free-kick in time added on.

James McClean doubled the advantage ten minutes after the break, and though Hugo Rodallega gave manager Roberto Martinez hope of a comeback with a goal seven minutes later, Stephane Sessegnon and David Vaughan wrapped things up on 73 and 80 minutes respectively.

The away win propels the Mackems into the top half of the Premier League table for the first time this season, while Wigan remain adrift inside the drop zone along with local rivals Bolton and Blackburn.

Source: Eurosport

Team Line-up:
Wigan: Al Habsi, Gohouri, Alcaraz, Figueroa, Stam, Watson, McCarthy, Jones, Gomez, Crusat, Rodallega. Subs: Pollitt, Di Santo, Moses, McArthur, Boyce, Sammon, Diame.

Sunderland: Mignolet, Gardner, Kilgallon, O'Shea, Colback, McClean, Cattermole, Vaughan, Richardson, Sessegnon, Bendtner. Subs: Carson, Ji, Meyler, Elmohamady, Noble, Lynch, Laing.

Fulham 2-1 Arsenal: Zamora great-finish, Djourou sent-off

2012-01-02T11:48:00.000-08:00

Arsenal had to come home empty-handed in his visit to the headquarters Fulham. Had superior first, they eventually lost 1-2 after the home team scored in injury time.

Compete at Craven Cottage on Monday (02/01/2012), Arsenal's first lead at halftime. Goals scored by Laurent Koscielny's header.

In the second half, the home team appeared very offensive. They sought to pursue a goal deficit.

Fulham are awakening in the second half after Johan Djourou sending off . Superior number of players to make them more energized.

The result, at the last minute, they had scored two goals. Steve Sidwell and Bobby Zamora the hero of The Cottagers.

This defeat makes Arsenal was moved from the fifth Premier League standings with 36 points from 20 matches. Fulham moved up to 13th place with 23 points.

The game

Arsenal hit since the early minutes. They immediately endanger the Fulham goal is escorted by David Stockdale.

Gervinho get a chance in the first minute. However, his shot was still rising far.

Seven minutes later, the Ivory Coast international striker was again obtained a chance. But, sontekannya forward Robin van Persie's corner wide.

In the 10th minute, Fulham's turn to spread threats through Zamora shot. But, Wojciech Szczesny was alert to secure the ball.

Brede Hangeland of business on the 15th minute also was fruitless. Utilizing Danny Murphy free kick, his header flew over the bar.

Arsenal opened the scoring in the 21st minute. Starting from the feed side is turned toward Aaron Ramsey after the Fulham loss, then drove the ball toward the terkawal Koscielny. Without difficulty, the French defender headed the ball into the Fulham goal.

Moments later, Arsenal almost double the advantage. In a crisis in the penalty box Fulham, Ramsey shot from close range can still be dammed Stockdale.

In the 31st minute, Fulham almost equalized. Bryan Ruiz individual action by snaking through some of the Arsenal players and then fired a shot from outside the penalty box. However, the direction is still sideways.

Two minutes later, Arsenal have a good chance by Van Persie. Francis Coquelin received a cross, Van Persie flick towards goal Fulham, but still secured by Stockdale.

Stockdale returned to rescue important in the final minutes of the first half. As he fell, he caught the ball a hard kick Ramsey.

Until the end of the first half, Arsenal winning 1-0.

At the beginning of the second half, Arsenal Fulham threatened by efforts Ruiz. But Costa Rica volley players that can still be secured by Szczesny.

Sidwell experiments conducted in the 60th minute had not yielded a goal. Thin long-distance kick over the bar.

Opportunities to obtain Philippe Senderos and a few minutes later, Clint Dempsey also did not change position. Heading them was wide.

Since the 78th minute, Arsenal had to play with 10 players. Djourou sent off for receiving a second yellow card.

Superior number of players, Fulham freer press. Their hard work finally paid off in the 85th minute.

From a corner kick situation, the ball met Sidwell Senderos and then forwarded to the Arsenal. Szczesny who tried to cut the ball to bite the fingers tremble to see his goal.

When entering the second minute of injury time, Arsenal disastrous to happen. Starting line behind their failure to secure a cross from the right side, the ball fell to the feet Zamora a direct kick off the first time into the near post. Arsenal goalkeeper vibrating again.

Final score 2-1 to Fulham victory.

Teams Line-up:
Fulham: Stockdale; Kelly, Hangeland, Senderos, JA Riise; Ruiz, Sidwell, Dembele, Murphy (Frei 69 '), Dempsey; Zamora

Arsenal: Szczesny; Djourou, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Coquelin; Arteta, Song; Walcott (Rosicky 65 '), Ramsey (Squillaci 81'), Gervinho (Benayoun 74 '); Van Persie

Aston Villa 0-2 Swansea: Dyer, Routledge score

2012-01-02T10:16:00.000-08:00

Swansea City took a deserved first away Premier League win of the season as they beat Aston Villa 2-0 at Villa Park.
Nathan Dyer capitalised on a shocking Stephen Warnock error to give the Swans a fifth-minute lead - their fastest goal of the season - and they impressed from that point on.

Wayne Routledge scored his first Premier League goal in his 116th appearance in the division two minutes into the second half to double their advantage, and Villa never looked likely to get back into the game.

Villa won 14 corners to Swansea's none, but that does not reflect a match which the Welsh side dominated at times - and they defended their goal stoutly when called upon.

Villa, who claimed a brilliant 3-1 win at Chelsea on Saturday, welcomed Darren Bent back into their starting XI. Bent, who missed the previous three games through injury, came on to notch the third of those goals at Stamford Bridge.

Captain Stiliyan Petrov also made it despite limping off soon after scoring the second goal in West London.

Danny Graham and Leon Britton came in for the Swans, while on-loan defender Steven Caulker returned after being ineligible to face parent club Tottenham in their 1-1 draw in Wales on Saturday.

Left-back Warnock had a nightmare first half up against nippy right winger Dyer and put his side on the back foot early on when he under-hit a pass back to a retreating Richard Dunne. Dyer raced to the edge of the penalty area and struck a sweet shot into the far corner, although it took a deflection off the heel of Dunne.

Three minutes later Andrea Orlandi, making his first Premier League start for Swansea, drove forward and struck a low shot inches wide of the far post.

After a quarter of an hour Dyer again went close, his dipping shot from the right corner of the box whistling past the far top corner.

With the exception of the corners - with only one in the first half won cleanly by a Villa player, when James Collins's effort towards the top corner was claimed well by Michel Vorm - Villa created nothing, with Gabriel Agbonlahor shoved out on the right and Bent futilely jumping for everything in the middle.

Just before that Collins header, Agbonlahor went down looking for a penalty but referee Anthony Taylor was not having any of it: Neil Taylor had hold of his hand, but the contact did not warrant either the dive or a spot-kick.

Before the half-hour mark Dyer controlled brilliantly to put Warnock on his backside and cut back to Graham, whose shot was smothered by Brad Guzan.

Six minutes on Dyer led a counter-attack which saw Graham play in Orlandi down the left inside the box. When the ball came back to him, the striker's placed finish was just wide of the far post.

Villa had lost their three previous home games but they came against the illustrious opposition of Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal, and so their fans would not have been ready to throw in the towel at the break.

They might have been had they been aware that their side have not overturned a half-time deficit to win for three years, and lost 10 of their last 12 matches when behind at the interval.

And the chances of them breaking that run seemed unlikely at best when Routledge scored Swansea's second. The jet-heeled winger attacked from the left and pulled back to Graham, whose scuffed shot came back off the near post and Routledge was on hand to score from a tight angle past two defenders on the line.

The remainder of the second half was something of a non-event for the most part as Swansea, who had pressed up the pitch in the first half, dropped back to defend the incessant Villa crosses from within their box.

One humorous moment arrived after an hour when the tiny Dyer squared up to mammoth centre-half Dunne, who shoved him away dismissively.

The home fans gave vent to their frustration when Alex McLeish replaced Ireland, impressive against Chelsea but lacking in this encounter, with Marc Albrighton. Their chants of "You don't know what you're doing" were perhaps unfair given their win at Stamford Bridge only 48 hours earlier.

The tired legs began to show as Swansea went close late on through Graham - played in by Kemy Agustien - and Joe Allen, who almost rounded the brave Guzan after good work by substitute Scott Sinclair.

And Villa's afternoon was summed up four minutes into injury time when N'Zobgia, the taker of all their corners, struck a quite brilliant half-volley against the inside of the post from the edge of the box.

Swansea move above Villa on goal difference - by one goal - with the two-goal win. They stand 11th and 12th respectively.
Source: Eurosport

TEAM LINE-UP:
Aston Villa: Guzan, Cuellar, Collins, Dunne, Warnock, Ireland, Petrov, Clark, N'Zogbia, Agbonlahor, Bent; subs: Marshall, Hutton, Albrighton, Heskey, Bannan, Weimann, Gardner

Swansea: Vorm, Rangel, Caulker, Williams, Taylor, Britton, Agustien, Orlandi, Dyer, Graham, Routledge; subs: Tremmel, Sinclair, Monk, Lita, Moore, Allen, Richards

QPR 1-2 Norwich: Pilkington, Morison great-strike, Barton sent-off

2012-01-02T10:04:00.000-08:00

Steve Morison came off the bench to score a late winner as Norwich beat Queens Park Rangers 2-1 in the Premier League - after the home side had captain Joey Barton sent off.
Barton's slick finish gave QPR an 11th minute lead before he was dismissed for the fourth time in his career for a head-butt on Bradley Johnson.

Norwich made the extra man count almost immediately, equalising before half time through Anthony Pilkington's unstoppable long-range effort.

The visitors pushed for a winner and it eventually came via substitute Morison, who lashed in from close-range to complete an impressive comeback.

QPR came into this game on the back of a wretched run of home form that has now seen them win just one of their last ten matches at Loftus Road.

Neil Warnock has made clear their need to add to their squad this month to consolidate the club's Premier League status.

With the first of his January acquisitions, Manchester United's on-loan striker Federico Macheda on the bench, it was perhaps a last chance for some of QPR's attackers to prove their worth.

Playing to a high tempo for much of the first period, QPR had Norwich on the back foot - so it was not undeserved when they took the lead through Barton.

Running on to Clint Hill's intelligent hooked cross from the left, the skipper ran on to the loose ball and drilled in with aplomb.

But Barton, who had been the subject of a couple of hefty Norwich challenges, snapped in the 36th minute. After tangling with Bradley Johnson, Barton reacted with an ill-advised head-butt on Johnson.

While it may have been more petulant than violent, referee Neil Swarbrick was well within his rights to dismiss the former Newcastle midfielder for the fourth time in his career - and each time his side have gone on to lose.

Norwich, visibly lifted by Barton's sending off, responded perfectly - with the equaliser six minutes later.

Bursting into space behind Shaun Derry, Pilkington unleashed an unstoppable left-footed drive from 25 yards that nestled in the bottom corner.

Predictably Norwich were on top in the second half, but struggled to create clear chances.

Instead it was Adel Taarabt, impressive throughout, who forced John Ruddy into palming the ball onto his post after the Moroccan's free-kick seemed destined for the back of the net.

The introduction of Shaun Wright-Phillips caused Norwich a few problems, but Paul Lambert's side rarely looked unduly troubled by anyone other than Taarabt.

But Taarabt's influence waned after Lambert's inspired triple substitution in the 66th minute.

The introductions of David Fox, Wes Hoolahan and Morison stretched QPR's tired legs and Norwich eventually went ahead seven minutes from the end.

Pilkington's deep cross from the left was headed back into the danger zone by Elliott Bennett, allowing Morison the space to sweep in from close range.

Boos rang round Loftus Road at the full time whistle, but it is QPR's captain - not referee Swarbrick - who takes the blame for defeat.
Source: Eurosport
TEAM LINE-UP:
QPR: Kenny, Young, Ferdinand, Gabbidon, Hill, Derry, Faurlin, Barton, Taarabt, Mackie, Helguson. Subs: Cerny, Orr, Campbell, Connolly, Hulse, Wright-Phillips, Macheda /// NORWICH: Ruddy, Martin, Whitbread, Ayala, Drury, Bennett, Johnson, Lappin, Pilkington, Holt, Jackson. Subs: Rudd, Morison, Surman, Hoolahan, Fox, Wilbraham, Naughton

Blackburn 1-2 Stoke: Crouch double, Yakubu score

2012-01-02T09:50:00.000-08:00

Peter Crouch’s fine goalscoring record against Blackburn Rovers continued after the Stoke City striker netted a superb first-half double to help his side to a 2-1 Premier League victory at Ewood Park.
Crouch went into the game having scored six Premier League goals against Blackburn, making Rovers his most fruitful opponent to face along with Arsenal.

And the 30-year-old went on to net his 100th league goal to open the scoring after 17 minutes before doubling Stoke’s advantage on the stroke of half-time to take his tally against Rovers to eight.

David Goodwillie scored his first Blackburn goal after 69 minutes as the hosts fought back, but Stoke held firm to secure all three points.

Blackburn went into the game with renewed confidence having secured a shock 3-2 victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford on New Year’s Eve.

And the hosts started brightly, with Christopher Samba sending his sixth-minute header crashing against the crossbar.

Rovers had the ball in the back of the net a minute later when Samba got past Ryan Shawcross at the back post to head home a corner, but referee Lee Mason disallowed the goal for a foul on Stoke keeper Thomas Sorensen in the build-up.

Steve Kean’s side continued to press and David Dunn exchanged passes with Yakubu on the edge of the box before shooting at Sorensen.

It was Stoke who broke the deadlock, however, when Crouch brought down Jonathan Walters’s chipped cross on his chest, out-muscling Samba in the process, before firing past Mark Bunn.

And Crouch almost added a second moments later, setting himself up for a 25-yard volley which had Bunn scrambling across goal to make the save.

Rovers looked to hit back when a smart interchange on the edge of the box saw Yakubu lay the ball off to Mauro Formica, who squared to Dunn - but his low shot was too close to Sorensen. Soon after Yakubu put a shot wide after turning on the penalty spot.

Stoke then extended their lead with a classic counter-attack, Matthew Etherington bursting down the left flank before chipping a pin-point cross to Crouch who expertly brought the ball down and shot past Bunn.

Crouch twice went close to earning a hat-trick early in the second half, shooting just over with an instinctive volley before seeing a 20-yard drive fly just wide of the upright.

Blackburn then halved the deficit when Grant Hanley's header from a corner looked to be going in but Goodwillie controlled it, eventually poking home after a scramble on the line.

That put the wind in the home side’s sails and Yakubu, who has scored 12 league goals this season, had a point-blank effort cleared off the line by Jonathan Woodgate.

The visitors withstood a late onslaught to record their fourth away win of the season, while Rovers can consider themselves unlucky not to have earned a share of the spoils.
Source: Eurosport

TEAMS LINE-UP:
BLACKBURN ROVERS: Bunn, Lowe, Samba, Hanley, Henley, Nzonzi, Formica, Dunn, Petrovic, Pedersen, Yakubu... Subs: Kean, Morris, Givet, Vukcevic, Rochina, Blackman, Goodwillie
STOKE CITY: Sorensen, Woodgate, Shawcross, Huth, Wilson, Shotton, Whitehead, Whelan, Etherington, Crouch, Walters... Subs: Begovic, Jones, Diao, Pennant, Upson, Delap, Jerome

Wolves 1-2 Chelsea: Ramires, Ward, Lampard score

2012-01-02T09:35:00.000-08:00

After beaten by Aston Villa at the weekend, Chelsea managed to rise in the face of the host, Wolverhampton. The Blues make sure of three points after winning the match by a decisive score of 2-1.

Match between Wolves against Chelsea was held at the Molineux Stadium on Monday (1/1/2012). The entire occur at second-half goals,the first half both teams played equally strong 0-0.

Chelsea's first lead on 54 minutes with Ramires. However, the Wolves are able to equalize on 84 minutes through Stephen Ward.

Fortunate to have Frank Lampard, veteran midfielder Chelsea became a hero after his goal on 89 minutes to ensure victory.

This victory at once put an end to a series of unsatisfactory results of Chelsea in the previous four games. These results lead Chelsea back up to fourth standings with 37 points.

Even so, his position potentially displaced back by Arsenal, who will compete for a while longer. Meanwhile, Wolves remained in position 16 with a value of 17.

The game
Chelsea came close to produce a goal. From the feedback diagonal Fernando Torres, Juan Mata cut into the penalty box. But when faced with the goalkeeper, shot eyes can be pushed before the ball is secured.

Present another opportunity for the visitors. Again bait Terrobosan Torres met Frank Lampard, but Lampard still kicking driven lbisa Richard Stearman.

Ramires! Eye Bait received Ramires with his right foot firing but only lodged in the left goalpost Hennessey.

The first dangerous chance to get Wolverhampton. Adam Hammill kick Roger Johnsson greeted with a header that forced Petr Cech struggling to save the ball.

Wolves attack again troublesome Chelsea defense. Hammill from a free kick, header from Stephen Ward thin it deviated to the left goalkeeper Cech.

Twice Chelsea launched successive attacks before halftime. Jose Bosingwa kick from outside the box can still be pushed over Hennssey while John Terry's header from a corner kick that begins bouncing slightly above the ruler.

In the second half, Chelsea re-launched in early pressure. But that Wolves managed to get a chance from substitute Matt Jarvis after utilizing cross Hammill.

Finally broke the deadlock. Chelsea now lead 1-0 thanks to Ramires. Starting from a corner kick Eye, Terry headed the ball in the middle of the box before Ramires netted the top corner.

Ramires stabbed into the box before the kick, though still can be denied by Hennessey. Wolves responded with a dangerous movement that releases Jarvis's cross but unfortunately no one who greeted him.

Chelsea presents another threat shortly thereafter. Mata dribbled and shot that produce only goal kick after kick off thin on the left side of the Wolves goalkeeper.

Wolves defensive error nearly fatal. Operand of a defender struck by Raul Meireles to be forwarded to Mata. From the left side of the box, the Spanish players do but hit the body hard kick an opponent and landed onto the roof of the net.

Wolves efforts to create a goal back finally created. Jarvis to send feedback to Steven Fletcher, who forwarded to Ward to tear the nets Cech. Wolves 1, Chelsea 1.

Lampard rescued Chelsea. Cooperation between Torres with Ashley Cole's cross is successfully created easily just struck back with Chelsea's Lampard to lead 2-1.

Teams Line-up:
Wolverhampton: Wayne Hennessey, Christophe Berra, Roger Johnson, Stephen Ward, Richard Stearman, Karl Henry, Emmanuel Frimpong (Steven Fletcher 61 '), David Edwards (Kevin Foley 75'), Adam Hammill, Anthony Forde (Matt Jarvis 45 '), Kevin Doyle

Chelsea: Petr Cech, Jose Bosingwa, David Luiz, John Terry, Ashley Cole, Raul Meireles, Oriol Romeu, Frank Lampard, Ramires, Fernando Torres, Juan Mata (Josh McEachran 83 ')

Sunderland 1-0 Manchester City: Ji Won dramatic-goal

2012-01-01T09:27:00.000-08:00

Manchester City failed to move away from the pursuit of Manchester United after a 0-1 defeat of Sunderland in the Premier League match on Sunday (01/01/2012). This defeat was so tragic because the goals scored by Sunderland created in the injury time.

These results are indeed defend City in the first position with 45 points. But they are only on goal difference from Manchester United are stalking in the second position. While Sunderland, had to settle for sitting in 15th position with 19 points.

Sunderland City back line capable of surprising in the 3rd minute. Through the scheme behind the attacks, Nicklas Bendtner could be separated from the Guard and City players stayed facing one on one with goalkeeper Joe Hart. In this battle, Bendtner had to admit that Joe Hart mempu toughness to block the ball shot the former Arsenal striker.

In the 5th minute, turn opportunities James McClean who thwarted by Joe Hart. McClean kick from outside the box could be tempered by the England goalkeeper.

City tries to threaten the goal behind the host. However, solid defense applied by Wes Brown et al make the cast of "The Citizens" can not do much. The attack which they set can always be broken by Sunderland defender.

City could only get a chance at minute 32. Utilizing the wild ball, Edin Dzeko had fired Sunderland kick toward the goal. However, these opportunities failed to bear fruit goal after the ball successfully blocked by Simon Mignolet.

Opportunities Samir Nasri also failed to make the City the lead. Nasri kicks the ball right leg was not able to be driven by the goalkeeper, but still able to be swept clean by Craig Gardner.

In the 35th minute, Dzeko again threatened. Again, these threats did not produce anything after kicking the ball his right foot just hit the crossbar. Until the first half, both Sunderland and the City failed to penetrate his opponent's goal.

Seeing the front lines less lost in the first half, City manager Roberto Mancini has put two new power in the second round. Sergio Aguero came on for Nigel De Jong and David Silva replaces the role of Samir Nasri.

The result, front-line City look more alive. Even in the 58th minute, Aguero almost make City the lead. Unfortunately, the kick is still capable countered by Mignolet.

Sunderland retaliated in the 65th minute. Bait header from Bendtner able mastered by Stephane Sessegnon who outsmarts Vincent Kompany and then release the ball with his right leg kick. Opportunity again failed to be utilized only after the ball deviated slightly to the left goalpost Sunderland.

City remain in control of the game. However, again the host makes a sturdy defense of the City players looked frustrated. Few opportunities to obtain "The Citizens" must end in vain because of a rush in executing the occasion.

City had a golden opportunity in the 89th minute goal but still failed to bear fruit. Kick from David Silva successfully countered by Mignolet. Micah Richards is trying to harness ball gag also had to swallow the disappointment of a header just after the ball hit the crossbar.

At the time the game is almost over, Sunderland made a surprise by scoring the winning goal. Ji Dong Won is a replacement that makes City to go home with disappointment after the successful use of bait from Sessegnon. Before scoring, Ji Won managed to fool Joe Hart who performed quite brilliantly throughout the game.

Team Line-up:
Sunderland: Simon Mignolet, Wes Brown (Mattthew Kilgallon 26), John O'Shea, Jack Colback, Craig Gardner, Lee Cattermole, David Vaughan (Ahmed Elmohamady 83), Stephane Sessegnon, James McClean, Sebastian Larsson, Nicklas Bendtner (Dong-Won ji 78)

Man-City: Joe Hart, Joleon Lescott, Vincent Kompany, Aleksandar Kolarov (Micah Richards 67), Pablo Zabaleta, Gareth Barry, Nigel De Jong (Sergio Aguero 46), Samir Nasri (David Silva 55), Adam Johnson, Edin Dzeko, Yaya Toure

Westbrom 0-1 Everton: Anichebe great-finish

2012-01-01T06:35:00.000-08:00

Victor Anichebe struck three minutes from time as Everton beat West Bromwich Albion 1-0 at The Hawthorns in 2012's first Premier League game.
The substitute capitalised on a horrible error by Paul Scharner, finishing from close range after the defender unwittingly headed the ball across the face of his own goal.

Anichebe had not scored a Premier League goal since March 2010, and his effort continued Everton's happy knack of scoring late in games.

David Moyes's side have now won 11 of their 24 points with goals in the final 10 minutes.

Roy Hodgson was left fuming at his side's slack defending, and was dealt another blow when captain Chris Brunt limped off injured in stoppage time.

A scrappy encounter provided an inauspicious start to the year and did little to ease the sore heads of a quiet Hawthorns crowd who have seen the Baggies lose three of their last four home games.
Source: Eurosport

TEAM LINE-UP:
WEST BROM: Foster, Jones, McAuley, Dawson, Shorey, Brunt, Scharner, Morrison, Thomas, Odemwingie, Long... Subs: Fulop, Thorne, Dorrans, Tchoyi, Fortune, Jara Reyes, Cox.

EVERTON: Howard, Hibbert, Distin, Jagielka, Baines, Heitinga, Neville, Rodwell, Osman, Cahill, Saha... Subs: Mucha, Bily, Stracqualursi, Barkley, McFadden, Anichebe, Gueye.

Stoke 2-2 Wigan: Caldwell sent-off, Jerome, Moses great-finish

2011-12-31T10:03:00.000-08:00

Wigan Athletic hit back to earn a 2-2 draw with Stoke City in the Premier League at the Britannia Stadium.
The visitors took the lead when Victor Moses converted a cross from Hugo Rodallega just before half-time, but Stoke levelled after Gary Caldwell was sent-off for a handball on the line, with Jonathan Walters converting from the spot.

Substitute Cameron Jerome looked to have won it for the home side with a 77th minute strike, but Ben Watson's penalty moments later salvaged a point in a thrilling finale at the Britannia Stadium.

Peter Crouch returned for Stoke after missing the last two matches with a virus. Robert Huth recovered from a knock sustained in the 0-0 draw with Aston Villa to take his place in defence, but Glenn Whelan missed out with a calf injury. Andy Wiliamson, Rory Delap and Jermaine Pennant were all recalled to the side.

Wigan made one change from the team which lost 5-0 at Manchester United, Rodallega replacing Conor Sammon in attack.

Stoke made most of the early running, but it was Thomas Sorensen who was called into action in the first few minutes as he made low saves from, first Jordi Gomez, and then Rodallega.

Stoke continued to enjoy the territorial advantage, with Jermaine Pennant's crossing and Rory Delap's long throws causing panic in the Latics defence.

Wigan, though, came close when Ronnie Stam's dipping long-range shot was tipped over by Sorensen.

Rodallega then raced onto a long ball, lobbed it over the onrushing Dane, only for Ryan Shawcross to head the ball out for a corner.

Stoke failed to register a shot on target in the first-half and Wigan were rewarded for their superior cutting edge when they took the lead a minute before the break.

Stam set Rodallega free down the right and the Colombian crossed for Moses who fired into the roof of the net.

Stoke came out with intent in the second-half, but again struggled to create chances until Robert Huth rose to head a long Delap throw against the inside of the post. The ball bounced off the upright and into the grateful hands of Ali Al-Habsi.

Jerome's introduction as a substitute in the 73rd minute would prove highly significant as the former Birmingham City striker helped win a penalty and then put his side ahead.

Barely a minute after his arrival, Jerome's low header was handled on the line by the otherwise impressive Caldwell, who earned a straight red card for the offence. Jonathan Walters drilled the resulting spot-kick past Al-Habsi.

Seven minutes later, Stoke were in the lead as they turned the match on its head. Walters headed on a Peter Crouch flick, and substitute Jerome ran onto the ball and curled low into the bottom right corner.

Such drama raised the decibel level significantly, but the home supporters were silenced moments later when Ryan Shotton was adjudged to have brought down Rodallega in the area by referee Michael Oliver.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez decided to bring on Ben Watson to take the penalty with his first kick of the match. Watson duly replaced David Jones and hammered his kick past Sorensen in the Stoke goal.

Wigan remain in the relegation zone but will take heart from a spirited performance at the Britannia.
Source: Eurosport

TEAMS:
STOKE CITY: Sorensen; Wilkinson, Shawcross, Huth, Wilson; Pennant, Palacios, Delap, Etherington; Walters, Crouch. Subs: Begovic, Jones, Diao, Whitehead, Upson, Shotton, Jerome.
WIGAN ATHLETIC: Al Habsi, Stam, Figueroa, Alcaraz, Caldwell, Diame, Gomez, Jones, McCarthy, Moses, Rodallega. Subs: Pollitt, Gohouri, McArthur, Watson, Crusat, Di Santo Sammon.

Swansea 1-1 Tottenham: Van Der Vaart great-finish, Sinclair score

2011-12-31T09:53:00.000-08:00

Had superior, Tottenham Hotspur forced a 1-1 draw by Swansea City in the Premier League continued on Saturday (12/31/2011).

Although only get an extra one point, Tottenham remained in third place with 39. They are 3 points ahead of Arsenal who poke into the sequence of 3.

Not easy for Tottenham to attack the Swansea City. Therefore, the host appeared insistent, bahka also sought to suppress Tottenham. Buying and selling attacks were coloring game.

Even so, the Tottenham attack which finally paid off. Towards the end of the first half, Swansea seemed to lose concentration. This is put to good use by Tottenham. Their attack which ended with a quick goal in the 44th minute.

After entering the opponent's penalty box, Rafael van der Vaart got the space. He also left foot and kick the ball through the goal Swansea, 1-0.

Entering the second half, Swansea trying to raise the tempo of the game. They are more pressing. However, Tottenham quieter reduce the opponent attacks, while occasionally launch attacks.

Swansea efforts finally paid off in the 84th minute. Their attack makes Tottenham overwhelmed. Scott Sinclair who got the ball from close range with the goal, without difficulty menceploskannya on goal and scored.

Tottenham then tried to attack more frequently to restore excellence, but failed. The match ended 1-1.

Teams Line-up:
Swansea: 1-Michel vorm; 2-Ashley Williams, 16-Garry Monk, 3-Neil Taylor, 29-Ashley Richards (22-Angel Rangel 45), 27-Mark Gower (26-Kemy Agustien 62), 24-Joe Allen , 11-Scott Sinclair, 12-Nathan Dyer, 19-Luke Moore (10-Danny Graham 69), 14-Stephen Dobbie

Tottenham: 24-Brad Friedel; 4-Younes Kaboul, 13-William Gallas, 32-Benoit Assou-Ekotto, 28-Kyle Walker, 14-Luka Modric, 8-Scott Parker (29-Jake Livermore 72), 30-Sandro, 3-Gareth Bale, 11-Rafael Van der Vaart (18-Jermain Defoe 71), 10-Emmanuel Adebayor

Chelsea 1-3 Aston Villa: Drogba penalty, Ireland, Petrov, Bent score

2011-12-31T09:46:00.000-08:00

In a match at Stamford Bridge on Saturday (12.31.2011), Chelsea's actually more to master the game. They also succeeded in winning first through Didier Drogba penalty at minute 23.

But, counter-attack strategy adopted by the Villa was very deadly. Proved, through means such as this, collapse the Chelsea goal three times.

Starting Stephen Ireland scored in the first half, Villa added two more goals in the last minute, each passing Stiliyan Petrov and Darren Bent.

This defeat left Chelsea dropped to fifth Premier League standings with a collection of 34 points from 19 parties. Villa in the ranks ninth with 23 points.

The game

Chelsea get the first chance Raul Meireles in the 13th minute. However, his shot from outside the box is still soaring.

In the 19th minute, Daniel Sturridge's turn to spread threats. After outwit Richard Dunne in the penalty box, he fired a shot that the direction is still thin on the slide.

Three minutes later, the home team get a penalty after penetration was Drogba who was dropped by Dunne in a restricted area. Drogba advanced duties as executor and flawless finish.

But Villa did not take long for the equalizer. In the 28th minute, Ireland goalkeeper Petr Cech.

Ireland scored a puncture preceded Charles N'Zogbia from the left side. N'Zogbia then pass the ball to Ireland free-standing in the goal mouth. Ireland's first shot blocked by John Terry. However, Ireland did not fail to mention when grabbed the ball rebounds.

In the 34th minute, the home team a penalty claim after Juan Mata is considered a volley of hand Stephen Warnock. But the referee did not grant it.

Until the first half ended, 1-1 score persisted.

Seven minutes after the restart, Gabriel Agbonlahor wasted a golden opportunity to bring Villa ahead. Faced with Cech, kick can still be arrested by the tall goalkeeper.

Fernando Torres is entered in the second half directly endanger the Villa goal at the first opportunity he could. His hard shot from outside the penalty box was beyond the reach of Brad Guzan, but still defeated ruler.

Cech made a good rescue in the 68th minute. As he fell, he managed to anticipate Marc Albrighton's volley from inside the penalty box.

Drogba almost brought his team ahead a few minutes later. After receiving feedback breakthrough Torres, he's trying to send the ball into the near post. However, the direction is still widening.

In the 76th minute, Jose Bosingwa forcing Guzan makes brilliant rescue. Guzan flew to dismiss him for his hard shot from outside the penalty box.

Despite continued battered by Chelsea, Villa could even turn the lead in the 83rd minute. Utilizing breakthrough bait Ciaran Clark, Petrov sent the ball into Cech's far post to deceive.

Three minutes later, Bent brought Villa lead 3-1. Preceded the success of Ireland to cut bait Frank Lampard, Ireland and then bring the ball toward the goal Chelsea without escort.

Rather than solve it yourself, Ireland gave the ball to Bent. Without difficulty, this England striker rattled the Chelsea goal.

Final score 3-1 to Villa victory.

Teams Line-up:
Chelsea: Cech, Ferreira (Bosingwa 75 '), Luiz, Terry, Cole, Ramires, Romeu (Lampard 57'), Meireles, Sturridge (Torres 63 '), Drogba, Eye

Aston Villa: Guzan, Cuellar, Collins, Dunne, Warnock, Albrighton (Gardner 78 '), Petrov (Bannan 84'), Clark, N'Zogbia (Bent 78 '), Ireland, Agbonlahor

Bolton 1-1 Wolves: Ricket superb-strike, Fletcher header

2011-12-31T09:33:00.000-08:00

Bolton Wanderers will start the New Year at the bottom of the Premier League table after playing out a 1-1 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Reebok Stadium.
Sam Ricketts gave the home side the lead at the break with a wonderful strike from the edge of the box, but a Steven Fletcher header at the start of the second half condemned Bolton to their first draw of the season and a place at the foot of the table.

Given the importance of the situation after the stunning Old Trafford result, an understandably tense opening 20 minutes saw chances at a premium, Jussi Jaaskelainen forced into a fairly comfortable save from Fletcher's drive.

With Wolves defending deep and allowing the hosts plenty of early possession, Ivan Klasnic nearly got a shot away from David Ngog's neat through ball but Richard Stearman came across well to block the chance.

It needed a moment of inspiration to spark the game to life and Sam Ricketts provided just that. Picking up the ball midway inside the Wolves half down the left flank, he cut inside to unleash a superb curling shot into the top corner giving Wayne Hennessey absolutely no chance.

The goal seemed to sting Wolves into action towards the end of the half, Stephen Ward rattling Jaaskelainen’s crossbar with a fierce drive. Still, it would have been harsh on Bolton who were playing the better football and they could have gone further ahead just before the break, the industrious Petrov feeding Klasnic who should have done better with his tame shot.

If the first half was a cagey affair, the second was frantic in comparison and this time it was Wolves who caught Bolton cold, Fletcher stealing in front of the Chelsea-bound Gary Cahill to nod in Jarvis’s corner at the back post.

Fabrice Muamba saw his shot bundled behind by Henessey but after that, it was Wolves who looked the more likely to win it in the last twenty minutes, the home side nearly the architects of their own destruction when Tuncay’s attempt at a defensive clearance was blocked on his own line by Mark Davies.

The result does neither side any great favours heading into the New Year, only four points separating 16th placed Wolves with the new bottom feeders. And with Cahill off to pastures blue, Owen Coyle will be wondering where to turn to next to arrest Bolton's defensive frailties.
Source: Eurosport

TEAMS LINE-UP:
Bolton: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Knight, Cahill, Ricketts, M Davies, Muamba, Reo-Coker, Petrov, Klasnic, Ngog. Subs: Bogdan, Robinson, Eagles, Tuncay, K Davies, Wheater, O'Halloran.

Wolves: Hennessey, Elokobi, Johnson, Berra, Stearman, Hunt, Henry, Ward, Jarvis, Ebanks-Blake, Fletcher. Subs: De Vries, Edwards, Hammill, Doyle, Doherty, Foley, Guedioura.

Arsenal 1-0 QPR: Van Persie great-strike

2011-12-31T09:13:00.000-08:00

Arsenal landed in the Champions League zone at the end of 2011. Robin van Persie scored a single goal against Queens Park Rangers on Saturday (12.31.2011), bringing his team rose to the rank four of English Premier League standings.

The only goal that is created in the game was born on 60 minutes. Forward a short feedback Andrey Arshavin, Van Persie had no trouble sending the ball into the right corner of goal QPR goalkeeper Radek Cerny who escorted.

With the victory Arsenal climbed from sixth to fourth steps, with a value of 36 from 19 parties. Arsene Wenger was stepping over Liverpool and Chelsea, which lost 1-2 tonight from Aston Villa.

Top of the league is still occupied by Manchester City, who play Sunday night against Sunderland. Manchester United in second place, Tottenham Hotspur in the third rank, after tonight's 1-1 draw at home to Swansea City.

The Game
Arsenal, who previously moved to Liverpool to the order-6, now up to the order to 4. Meanwhile, Chelsea go down a level to the order of 5, after the 1-3 defeat of Aston Villa.

Shown in front of the public can not guarantee Arsenal play easy. They did dominate possession and 63 percent, but the difficulty making opportunities.

QPR played very disciplined. They gathered in its own territory every Arsenal attack. Once there is an opportunity, the new QPR counterattack.

Joe Barton and Speed persistence Shaun Wright-Phillips (SWP) is often trouble to Arsenal. In fact, several times threatening QPR goalkeeper "The Gunners".

QPR did three experiments scored and two ball towards goal. While Arsenal leih experiment a lot, 6 times, and the only one that leads to a goal kick.

In the 42nd minute, Aaron Ramsey actually had a golden opportunity. The ball rebounded after the chaos in front of goal QPR, leading to him. He was kicked, but still flawed. The first half ended 0-0 draw.

Arsenal made a direct effort in the second round. Although still got a tight fight, but Arsenal's consistent attack.

This is what makes QPR finally off guard in the 60th minute. Robin van Persie is left free while getting feedback Andrey Arshavin in the penalty box. Quickly, Van Persie was left foot kick and scored.

Arsenal is increasingly encouraged. They continued to press, and even tended to imprison opponents. Several opportunities were created, either through mauun Arshavin Van Persie. However, Arsenal have not been able to add goals.

Entering the minute 60's, Arsenal even several times threatened. A kick curled into the corner of Adel Taarabt leads Arsenal. Luckily, goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny capable dismissed. Soon, QPR hit back hard kick and SWP do, but still rising.

Near the end of the game, chances for both sides created chances. However, no goals are created and Arsenal also won 1-0.

Teams Line-up:
Arsenal: 13-Wojciech Szczesny; 6-Laurent Koscielny, 4-Per Mertesacker, 5-Thomas Vermaelen (39-Francis Coquelin 54), 20-Johan Djourou, 17-Alex Song, 8-Mikel Arteta, 23-Andrei Arshavin (7 -Tomas Rosicky 68), 14-Theo Walcott (27-Gervinho 72), 10-Robin Van Persie, 16-Aaron Ramsey

Queens Park Rangers: 24-Radek Cerny; 16-Matthew Connolly, 6-Daniel Gabbidon, 13-Armand Traore (2-Bradley Orr 78), 18-Luke Young, 11-Alejandro Damian Faurlin, 17-Joey Barton, 7-Adel Taarabt, 12-Jamie Mackie (21-Tommy Smith 74), 10-Jay Bothroyd (9-DJ Campbell 64), 32-Shaun Wright-Phillips

Manchester United 2-3 Blackburn: Yakubu, Berbatov double

2011-12-31T07:05:00.000-08:00

Being host to the bottom team Blackburn Rovers, on the day of the 70th anniversary of Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United close in 2011 with a 2-3 defeat at Old Trafford.

In the game on Saturday (31/12/2011) , MU appear very dominant since the early minutes. They forced Blackburn to survive and play half court.

Although just relying on counterattacks, Blackburn could even close the first half with a 1-0 lead thanks to goals from Yakubu Aiyegbeni penalty. In fact, they could be 2-0 up early in the second half a second goal by Yakubu.

However, Manchester United did not give up. Two goals by Dimitar Berbatov scored as strong 2-2.

Blackburn eventually the winner was created by Grant Hanley at the normal time remaining 10 minutes. MU could not respond until the long whistle sounded and should receive their second defeat this season.

With this result, the Red Devils failed to displace Manchester City from the top of the standings. They still collect 45 points - equal with City but lost on goal difference - from 19 games. City, who only played 18 times going away tomorrow if you can beat Sunderland.

Meanwhile, Blackburn moved up to 18th with a collection of 14 points from 19 games.

The game

Nani had the opportunity in the seventh minute through a penalty kick from outside the box. But, the ball did not lead to the target.

Many pressed, the visitors can actually ahead in the 16th minute. In a process of counter-attack, they get a penalty after Yakubu violated Berbatov in the box 16. Yakubu who ran as an executioner had no trouble conquering David de Gea.

Golden opportunity to get Phil Jones in the 28th minute has not produced results. Close range kick was blocked by Blackburn defender.

A minute later, Javier Hernandez's turn to try his luck. The shot from outside the box is still widening.

Nani business in the 31st minute also still fail. In a crisis in the penalty box Blackburn, kick players from Portugal is soaring.

MU's best chance in the first half were born in the 44th minute, again by Nani. However, his shot from inside the box can be pushed in an extraordinary way by goalkeeper Mark Bunn.

Until halftime, the position has not changed. MU is still behind 0-1 from Blackburn.

MU direct hit early in the second half. A Nani shot in the 50th minute was still thin on the slide.

A minute later, Chelsea's goal even breaking again. For the second time, Yakubu listed his name on the scoreboard.

This goal begins inability Michael Carrick swept the ball perfectly. Yakubu who mastered the round leather then passes through Phil Jones, cut into the penalty box and rattled Chelsea's goal kick left foot.

But, the score 0-2 just last minute. MU can directly reduce the catch after Rafael's cross from the right side is converted into goals by Berbatov with his head.

MU could finally evened the score at minute 62. Through a process similar to the first goal, Antonio Valencia's cross was met with a flick off Berbatov to tear the Blackburn goal.

Blackburn chance to excel again in the 71st minute. However, the direction of the kick Mauro Formica is still on the thin side Chelsea's goal.

Valencia could endanger the Blackburn goal four minutes later. Bad luck for him, shot volley from inside the box was still hovering over the bar.

In the 80th minute, Chelsea's goal re-broken. From a corner kick, Hanley won the air duel with De Gea. The ball towards goal, and then chased and Hanley rebound with header . Manchester United 2 Blackburn 3.

Last chance for United, Jones strike from corner situation still blocked by Bun at cross line.

In the remaining time, Manchester United tried to equalize, but to no avail. They still lost 2-3.

Team Line-up:
Manchester United: De Gea, Rafael Da Silva (Keane 86 '), Jones, Carrick, Evra, Nani, Valencia, Park, Welbeck, Hernandez (Anderson 46'), Berbatov

Blackburn Rovers: Bunn, Lowe, Samba, Hanley, Pedersen, Henley, Nzonzi, Petrovic, Rochina (Morris 55 '), Formica (Goodwillie 85'), Yakubu (slew 90 ')

Liverpool 3-1 Newcastle: Bellamy double, Gerrard great-strike

2011-12-30T14:06:00.000-08:00

Liverpool face Newcastle United's dominant stage in front of his own supporters. The Reds also end the game with a 3-1 victory.

In a match that took place at Anfield on Friday (12/30/2011) , Liverpool had the ball more since the kick-off whistle sounded. Daniel Agger tried his fortune in the fifth minute, but his shot was wide.

Until the first twenty minutes, the game runs relatively slowly with the ball more in the legs of the players dressed in red. However, Newcastle actually managed to make a surprise.

In the 25th minute, Ryan Taylor sent a cross from the left side and was greeted with a header by Yohan Cabaye in the penalty box. Unfortunately for Liverpool, Cabaye header on the shoulders turn after Daniel Agger. Pepe Reina was already moving in the wrong direction so it could no longer block the ball. The visitors went ahead 1-0.

Liverpool immediately react quickly. They raise the tempo of the game and the result at the 29th minute they were able to equalize through Craig Bellamy.

Goal was preceded Charlie Adam's cross from the left side. The ball then driven by the Newcastle defense and fell at the feet of Bellamy. Without mercy, he was immediately let go of a hard kick. Score changed to 1-1.

'The Red' increasingly trengginas, but a number of chances they created still can not produce a goal. In the 33st minute, Martin Skrtel's header was off the mark on the side of the goal.

Newcastle had dominated possession early in the second half. However, Liverpool quickly took back the momentum. Steven Gerrard was inserted and Adam pulled out.

Gerrard played well and proved several times off a long pass to Carroll. However, some opportunities are created through great cross failed to be utilized by Carroll.

Liverpool eventually winning 2-1 when the game entered the 67th minute. Cheik Tiote breach of Agger outside the penalty box making Liverpool a free kick. Bellamy, who became the executor did not waste this opportunity. Dihantamnya ball hard and had the head of Danny Simpson, but still made it into the Newcastle goal.

Three minutes later, Newcastle get a golden opportunity through Demba Ba. Unfortunately for Ba, who had his shot past Reina were driven by Skrtel right on the goal line. The Magpies failed to equalize.

Shortly thereafter, Gerrard back create opportunities achieved Carroll. Bait was greeted with a header by Carroll, right in front of goal. Unfortunately for Carroll, his header hit the crossbar.

Liverpool then increase the advantage to 3-1 when the game entered the 78th minute. An operand Jay Spearing forwarded by Jordan Henderson to Gerrard. Calmly, the captain beat Tim Krul with a kick off to the far post.

3-1 score lasted until the game is finished. Thanks to this victory, while Liverpool climbed into the top five with a value of 34. While Newcastle remain in the order of seven with a value of 30.

Teams Line-up:

Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Enrique, Skrtel, Agger, Adam (Gerrard 59), Henderson, Spearing, Downing, Carroll, Bellamy (Kuyt 74).

Newcastle United: Krul, Coloccini, Williamson, Ryan Taylor (Santon 45), Simpson, Tiote, Cabaye, Gutierrez, Obertan (Ameobi 85), Vuckic (Ben Arfa 65), Ba.

Norwich City 0-2 Tottenham: Bale great-double

2011-12-27T15:51:00.000-08:00

Tottenham Hotspur won the three points after winning 2-0 Norwich City. Spurs' two-goal victory hired by their nimble wings, Gareth Bale.

In a match that took place at Carrow Road on Thursday (27/12/2011), which is relatively more dominant Spurs had several chances in the first round. However, none of which turned into goals.

In the fourth minute, Rafael Van der Vaart's shot from outside the box is still deviated slightly in the next goalkeeper John Ruddy. So also with Bale kick two minutes later.

Bale also had a chance to try his luck again in the 31st minute but his shot from the left side this time still soar.

Ten minutes before the first round is completed, Luka Modric get a good chance. But, kicking his right leg, following a breakthrough bait from Benoit Assou-Ekotto, could still be blocked.

Just before half-time low, right-foot shot off of thin Emmanuel Adebayor. The first round was completed with a score of 0-0.

The new Spurs could break the deadlock as the match entered the 55th minute. A cross from Adebayor completed properly by Bale, who was in the penalty box. Afterward, Spurs increasingly become.

Seven minutes later, Kyle Walker barely increase the advantage. It's just shot still soar.

Spurs then scored his second goal in minute 67, after assists Modric Bale completed with a left leg kick. 2-0 score lasted until the game is finished.

These results make the Spurs survive in the order of three standings with a value of 38. While Norwich is at number 11 with value 21.

Teams Line-up:

Norwich City: John Ruddy, Zak Whitbread, Russell Martin, Adam Drury (Elliott Bennett 75), Ritchie De Laet (Leon Barnett 64), Wes Hoolahan, David Fox, Andrew Surman, Andrew Crofts (Anthony Pilkington 75), Grant Holt, Steve Morrison.

Tottenham Hotspur: Brad Friedel, Younes Kaboul, William Gallas, Benoit Assou-Ekotto (Dany Rose 72), Kyle Walker, Luka Modric, Scott Parker (Jake Livermore 89), Sandro, Gareth Bale, Rafael Van der Vaart (Niko Kranjcar 86) Emmanuel Adebayor.

Arsenal 1-1 Wolves: Gervinho, Fletcher score, Milijas sent-off

2011-12-27T09:32:00.000-08:00

Competed in front of his own supporters, Arsenal failed to reap the full points. The Gunners were forced to carry only one point after the offset of 10 players Wolverhampton with the score 1-1.

Wolves entertain Arsenal at the Emirates on Tuesday (27/12/2011) s. Overall Arsenal controlled the game completely.

Statistics notes Soccernet Arsenal had the ball as much as 73% versus 27% owned by Wolves. While the shots, 'Gunner' releasing 26 times with 11 shots on target while the visitors only six shots with one on target.

Arsenal immediately ahead quickly in the eighth minute through a goal scored Gervinho. But the Wolves managed to equalize in the 38th minute through Steven Fletcher's header.

In the second half, Arsenal benefit from the opposing team that loses a player. Nenad Miljas red carded so that the Wolves played with 10 men since in the 75th minute. Yet until the fight was over no more goals are created.

With one additional numbers obtained Arsenal remain in fifth place standings with the acquisition of 33 points from 18 times a game. While the Wolves climbed to 16th place with 16 points.

The game
These efforts paid off immediately when the game has been running for eight minutes. Yossi Benayoun bait from the middle of the field received Gervinho who then split the Wolves defense.

In the penalty box, the Ivory Coast international players were deceiving goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey to tear the opponent's net.

Re-built by the Arsenal attack. Through cooperation with Gervinho in the box, Robin Van Persie perform a sliding kick was wide but far away.

Van Persie! Steal the ball from Karl Henry and the limit of the Dutch striker's penalty box to kick hard toward the goal and still be ignored Hennessey.

Wolves evened the score 1-1 in minute 38. Stephen Hunt welcomed the corner but the ball hit the Laurent Koscielny.

The ball then turn towards Steven Fletcher, who greeted him with a header. Ball towards the bottom right corner of the Arsenal goalkeeper without a goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny can be reached.

In the second half, Arsenal again pounding the Wolves defense. However, up to 15 minutes of action going no one has produced results.

Firm that executed free kick Van Persie still be driven over the goalkeeper Hennessey. Similarly, Per Mertesacker kick was wide.

One of Arsenal's chances of re-birth. Penetration Aaron Ramsey in the box to meet Thomas Rosicky. Rosicky forwarded to kick the ball wide.

In minute 75, the Wolves have to play with 10 men. Nenad Mijilas straight red card by referee because it is considered a dangerous tackle on Mikel Arteta.

With the advantage of the number of players, Arsenal make a substitution to continue to carry out attacks in order to create the second goal. Numerous opportunities were born.

Escaped the offside trap, but because it was too old Van Persie immediately besieged by the Wolves players.

Van Persie returned to threaten the Wolves goalkeeper. But the two times his efforts are still not able to bring additional goals for Arsenal.

Vermaelen! Andrey Arshavin to see Vermaelen Crossing near the goalposts. Belgian players kick this can still be countered goalkeeper Hennessey, who performed brilliantly at night.

Team Line-up:
ARSENAL: Wojciech Szczesny, Johan Djourou (Marouane Chamakh 85 '), Laurent Koscielny, Per Mertesacker, Thomas Vermaelen, Alex Song (Aaron Ramsey 71'), Mikel Arteta, Thomas Rosicky, Yossi Benayoun (Andrey Arshavin 63 '), Gervinho, Robin Van Persie

Wolves: Wayne Hennessey, Christophe Berra, Stephen Ward, Ronald Zubar (Richard Stearman 51 '), Karl Henry, Nenad Milijas, Stephen Hunt (Kevin Doyle 86'), Anthony Forde (Adlene Guediora 73 '), Matthew Jarvis, Steven Fletcher

Sunderland 1-1 Everton: Colback score, Baines controversial-penalty

2011-12-26T10:12:00.000-08:00

Sunderland and Everton shared the spoils after drawing 1-1 in a turgid affair at the Stadium of Light.
Substitute Jack Colback opened the scoring for the Black Cats after 26 minutes, before a controversial penalty awarded early in the second half was put away by Leighton Baines.

Everton had chances at the death to take all three points, but it was the Sunderland players who were left fuming after that iffy penalty call.

The opening period was short on incident and enlivened only by a couple of flashes of brilliance from Sunderland's Stephane Sessegnon.

It was Everton who had the first real chance of the match after a quarter of an hour. A corner was swung in to the back post where Louis Saha was left completely unmarked. He made poor contact with the ball though and it went harmlessly wide.

Moments later Sessegnon hit a lovely first time pass on the volley to Nicklas Bendtner, but the Dane was well marshalled by Tony Hibbert who was the last defender.

It would be the man from Benin that did eventually create the opener. He received the ball just outside the area, feigned to shoot but laid off for the substitute Jack Colback - who had replaced the injured Titus Bramble - and his first time shot deflected off the sliding Sylvain Distin and over Tim Howard.

Royston Drenthe came close soon afterwards as his drive from 25 yards whistled just wide of the near post, but Everton created little else in the opening 45 minutes.

The second wasn't much better in terms of quality and Everton needed a poor call from the officials to get back on level terms. On 51 minutes Leon Osman surged into the area unopposed, and went to ground as he looked to shoot. There was no contact though; the midfielder had just kicked the ground rather than the ball, causing him to lose balance.

The Sunderland players protested, but Baines did well to block out the commotion and blast his penalty into the top corner.

Most of the remainder was taken up by Sunderland pumping hopeful balls into the area, with Everton looking to hit on the break. There were half chances; Saha almost scored an own goal, Howard nearly dropped into his own net, while at the other end Drenthe failed to win a debateable penalty.

In the last minute of the game Everton should have nicked it. Osman met a ball in the area from 12 yards, but his effort was blocked for a corner. And from the resultant set piece Distin had an even better chance with the final kick of the game at the back post, but he struck his effort from six yards well over the bar.

Source: Eurosport

Team Line-up:
Sunderland: Westwood, O'Shea, Bramble, Brown, Bardsley, Larsson, Cattermole, Vaughan, Richardson, Sessegnon, Bendtner. Subs: Carson, Gardner, Kilgallon, Colback, Ji, McClean, Elmohamady

Everton: Howard, Hibbert, Distin, Jagielka, Baines, Drenthe, Neville, Heitinga, Osman, Cahill, Saha. Subs: Mucha, Bilyaletdinov, Stracqualursi, McFadden, Gueye, Barkley, Vellios.

Liverpool 1-1 Blackburn: Adam own-goal, Maxi great-finish

2011-12-26T09:58:00.000-08:00

An own goal by nearly made Liverpool defeat. In its own cage, the Reds finally be satisfied with a point after drawing 1-1 Blackburn Rovers cons.

At Anfield on Monday (12/26/2011), burglarized Liverpool players own goal, Charlie Adam, in the 45th minute. Fortunate to be able to Maxi Rodriguez scored the goal against Blackburn at the beginning of the second half that made the score to 1-1.

Back to the draw, after last week's muted Wigan Athletic 1-1, making Liverpool faltered again in an effort to rise to the top. Protégé Kenny Dalglish currently have a collection of the 31 of 18 matches that have been passed, they are 14 points adrift of Manchester City at the top.

Cons Blackburn match is also the scene of Steven Gerrard's comeback. After missing since last October, Gerrard appeared as a substitute since the 69th minute.

The game

In front of his own supporters, Liverpool appear less bertaji in the early minutes of the fight. Even a very reliable Luis Suarez Liverpool to break the opponent's defense appear less convincing.

The first ripe opportunity 'The Red' came in the 28th minute. Starting from a bait that is released Jose Enrique, created a little chaos in Blackburn penalty box. The ball then fell to the foot of Andy Carroll, who snatched the kick melee but can still be met by goalkeeper Mark Bunn.

Another chance to come home at 44 when Suarez to puncture into the penalty box and toss the ball to the far post to mengumpannya on Maxi. But the ball going too fast and powerful that it failed to meet targets and actually fell in the net above.

Halftime ahead of Liverpool goalkeeper collapse caused by players themselves. Daniel Agger had touched the ball Pedersen corner kick, from the moment Adam stretched his legs that actually makes the ball into his own goal. Scores changed 0-1 to Blackburn.

Lucky for the host because they did not have to wait long to equalize. Precisely at minute 53 Maxi evened the score to 1-1 using his head to Martin Skrtel continued feedback.

Suarez in the 59th minute almost scored his second goal, but his efforts continued feedback from the right side was wide thin. Entering 69 minutes Dalglish make the turn in his squad, after a long absence through injury Gerrard finally make a comeback by going to replace Adam.

At the last minute of injury time period, the Reds have a chance to score decisive victories over the head of Skrtel. But Grant Henley hero his team after he dispels the ball right at the goal line.

Teams Line-up:

Liverpool: Pepe Reina, Daniel Agger, Martin Skrtel, Enrique Jos, Glen Johnson, Charlie Adam ('69 Steven Gerrard), Jordan Henderson, Maxi Rodr guez (Craig Bellamy '81), Stewart Downing, Luis Su rez, Andrew Carroll

Blackburn Rovers: Mark Bunn, Grant Hanley, Christopher Samba, Adam Henley, Jason Lowe, Morten Gamst Pedersen, David Dunn ('85 Radosav Petrovic), Steven Nzonzi, David Hoilett (Simon Vukcevic '75), Mauro Formica, Yakubu Aiyegbeni (90 David Goodwillie +4)

Bolton 0-2 Newcastle United: Ben Arfa, Ba great-strike

2011-12-26T09:40:00.001-08:00

Hatem Ben Arfa and Demba Ba scored two minutes apart as Newcastle won 2-0 at the Reebok Stadium to condemn Bolton to yet another Premier League defeat.
Newcastle were superior throughout but had to wait until the 69th minute before taking the lead.

Ben Arfa came off the bench to make an immediate impression, finishing a slick move with an accomplished first-time finish.

Ba added a second with a close-range finish two minutes later to put the shine on a defeat that leaves Bolton in deep trouble.

Newcastle had not won since changing the name of their stadium last month but Ryan Taylor, who scored the winner in that game against Everton, came closest for the visitors in the 14th minute.

Nonchalantly curling a free-kick over the Bolton wall, Taylor was denied only by Jaaskelainen’s superb one-handed stop low to his left.

Bolton saw plenty of the ball but painfully lacked inspiration in attack, so it was predictable that their best chance of the half also came from a set-piece. This time Tim Krul was on hand to make an even better save from Martin Petrov’s dead ball effort.

Scoring opportunities were at a premium throughout and it was only after the introduction of Ben Arfa that Newcastle started to create chances of genuine quality.

Ben Arfa played off Ba and Newcastle instantly benefited from the Frenchman’s guise and attacking class. So it was appropriate that his strike gave Alan Pardew’s side the lead.

Chris Eagles lost the ball to Jonas Gutierrez, who supplied a pass to Taylor wide on the left. The left-back picked out Ben Arfa, who lashed the ball past the helpless Jussi Jaaskelainen with a superb first-time finish.

Bolton barely had time to dust themselves down before Ba continued his extraordinary scoring run with his 21st goal in 25 Premier League starts.

Darting ahead of Gary Cahill, who is believed to be in talks with Chelsea over a possible January move, Ba steered Gabriel Obertan’s low cross from the right just under the bar.

It was a killer double-blow to Bolton, who saw the ball for long periods but lacked the confidence to convert that possession into clear chances.

Bolton struggled to wrestle control of the midfield from the dominant duo Cheick Tiote and Yohan Cabaye, with the latter particularly impressive.

Owen Coyle introduced Kevin Davies and Tuncay Sanli late on, but the pair could do little to alter the outcome.

Bolton have now lost eight of their nine home games and sit three points away from safety. With games against Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal awaiting in January, the winter continues to look bleak for Coyle's men.
Source; Eurosport

Team Line-up:
BOLTON: Jaaskelainen, Boyata, Cahill, Knight, Robinson, Mark Davies, Reo-Coker, Muamba, Petrov, Klasnic, Ngog. Subs: Bogdan, Eagles, Sanli, Kevin Davies, Ricketts, Pratley, Wheater... NEWCASTLE: Krul, Simpson, Coloccini, Williamson, Ryan Taylor, Obertan, Cabaye, Tiote, Gutierrez, Ba, Best. Subs: Elliot, Ben Arfa, Perch, Shola Ameobi, Sammy Ameobi, Vuckic, Ferguson.

Manchester United 5-0 Fulham: Berbatov hat-trick, Valencia great-strike

2011-12-26T09:31:00.000-08:00

Manchester United's impressive results obtained in the Boxing Day match. Against Wigan Athletic, The Red Devils won a landslide victory with a score of 5-0. Dimitar Berbatov appears to be a star by scoring a hat-trick.

At Old Trafford on Monday (26/12/2011) night, Manchester United winning fast on eight minutes thanks to goals from Park Ji-Sung. Unfortunately for Wigan, while trying to catch up even miss Conor Sammon who was sent off.

Excellence number of players successfully exploited children Sir Alex Ferguson. Berbatov added advantage the home team in minute 41.

MU increasingly rampage in round II. MU successfully added a goal from Berbatov in minutes 58 and 78. Antonio Valencia helped carve his name on the scoreboard three minutes before the last goal Berba.

Three additional points are earned not change the position of Manchester United in second place standings with a value of 45, the same with Manchester City, who was at the top by goal difference.

While Wigan slumped in the red zone with the acquisition of 14 points from 18 times a game.

The game
A chance of MU obtained. Antonio Valencia's cross from the right wing could not be reached by Dimitar Berbatov at the far post. Ball secured goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi.

Goal! Manchester United now lead 1-0. Patrice Evra writhed in the penalty box and sent a pull to the middle of the box that successfully converted into goals after kicking his right leg Wigan goalkeeper.

Operand ball Michael Carrick received Javier Hernandez in the box. Antolin Alcaraz prop, but not a violation.

Nani and the continuation of the ball obtained by crossing horizontal and moves wildly anticipated due to the goalkeeper, defender and Hernandez before it can be secured.

A chance of Wigan. Ronnie Stam good movement on the right wing to do the crossing in front of goal. Too bad no colleagues who welcomed the ball.

Dimitar Berbatov shot off the mark. Obtaining feedback from Nani, Berbatov in the box boundaries spun around while doing a kick.

Wigan is now playing with 10 men. Connor Sammon was given a straight red card by referee after committing an offense to Michael Carrick.

Goal! Dimitar Berbatov Manchester United now added advantage to 2-0 in four minutes before the normal time round I. Berba Wigan goalkeeper by kicking from close range after only doing a one-time controls.

In the second half, Manchester United did not loosen his attacks. Hernandez's cross was met with a header by Park but goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi managed mementahkannya. Fail to be struck by the ball gag Park.

Berbatov! Bulgarian striker was re-print his name on the scoreboard. Receiving feedback Antonio Valencia, from inside the penalty box, Berba beat Al Habsi to change the score was now 3-0.

Wigan counter-attack is quite dangerous. Valencia made a mistake and Franco Di Santo to use it by doing a kick. Unfortunately, still too weak.

Brilliant rescue of Al Habsi. Wayne Rooney seeing Hernandez bait without escort, but his shot from close range can be thwarted.

Manchester United continued to attack was launched. The result is a goal born of foot horizontal Valencia after a hard kick lodged in the lower right corner of goalkeeper Al Habsi. Manchester United 4, Wigan 0.

Less than five minutes later, Berbatov scored a hat-trick after a successful fruit mengesekusi penalty infringement Antolin Alcaraz against Park. Manchester United now lead 5-0 which dipertahakan until the fight was over.

Team Line-up:
MANCHESTER UNITED: Anders Lindegaard, Jonathan Evans (Ezekiel Fryers 45 '), Michael Carrick, Patrice Evra, Antonio Valencia, Ryan Giggs (Wayne Rooney 64'), Darron Gibson, Nani, (Federico Macheda 64 ') Park Ji-Sung, Dimitar Berbatov, Javier Hernandez

Wigan ATH: Ali Al Habsi, Gary Caldwell, Maynor Figueroa, Antolin Alcaraz, David Jones, Ronnie Stam, Mohamed Diame (Franco Di Santo 45 '), James McCarthy, Jordi Gomez (James McArthur 70'), Victor Moses, Conor Sammon

Chelsea 1-1 Fulham: Mata,Dempsey great-finish

2011-12-26T09:10:00.000-08:00

Chelsea failed to gain maximum points in the Boxing Day match. Had superior first, the Blues were forced to close out the match with a 1-1 result at home to Fulham.

At Stamford Bridge, on Monday (26/12/2011), Chelsea's first lead through Juan Mata in the second half. But these advantages do not last long because in nine minutes the visitors could be equalized through goals Clint Dempsey.

The draw is increasingly difficult for Chelsea in the pursuit of Manchester duo at the top. With the points have now numbering 34, the squad Andre Villas-Boas also failed to take the top three standings from the hands of Tottenham Hotspur.

This is the third time in succession Chelsea could only be one point. In two previous matches Frank Lampard cs muted Wigan Athletic and Tottenham Hotspur also with the score 1-1.

The game

Fulham first to threaten in the ninth minute through Clint Dempsey distance shots. However, Petr Cech could be brushed off the ball as he fell.

Five minutes later, the visitors again endanger the goalkeeper Cech. This time, Orlando Sa welcomes feedback header from Stephen Kelly is still hovering over the bar.

Chelsea writhing in the 15th minute. Juan Mata feed cooked Fernando Torres controlled with his chest and he finished with a volley. However, the direction is still appropriate to goalkeeper David Stockdale.

Daniel Sturridge effort moments later also was fruitless. Kick from outside the box do not meet the target.

Fulham next turns to spread threats. Moussa Dembele expertly avoid sliding Romeu and dodge from David Luiz, he then fired a low shot that was wide on the outside of Cech's goal.

Juan Mata reflected ball after getting feedback from Bosingwa looks set to go into the goal. But the score did not turn into advantages for the host because of Stephen Kelly menanduknya right in front of goal.

Chelsea immediately kicked off early in the second half. And just two minutes of the game running the Blues managed to kick through the Fulham goalkeeper Juan Mata. At Stamford Bridge public 47 minutes after the Fulham goal finally rumbled torn. Punt provided by Fernando Torres, the skin round leading to the lower right side of the goal can be driven without goalkeeper David Stockdale. Chelsea went 1-0 up.

Chelsea's superiority over Fulham was just last nine minutes. Goals against Chelsea created following the penetration carried out Bryan Ruiz on the right side. Success deceive Jose Bosingwa in the penalty box, he then sent a horizontal feed into the penalty box.

The ball is rolling in the grass broom crow on John Terry and could not be reached until Petr Cech. Dempsey managed to deflect into the net after defeating David Luis in the struggle for the ball.

Furthermore, Chelsea continued to dominate the game with the attack. In 63 minutes of Chelsea's neat cooperation in the heart of Fulham's defense ended with a kick that curved Sturridge can still be pushed goalkeeper. A moment later backheel Malouda continued feedback is still Terry's header hit the foot of Stockdale.

On 75 minutes Drogba free alone in the penalty box! Oo, from a difficult angle shot by goalkeeper Stockdale easy.

In the rest of the game Stockdale made at least three important rescue, including brushed off the ball a headlong Raul Meireles, as well as header and Didier Drogba's free kick. Stockdale was finally forced the glories of Chelsea satisfied with a 0-0 draw.

Teams Line-up:

Chelsea: Petr Cech, John Terry, David Luiz, Ashley Cole, José Bosingwa (Paulo Ferreira '81), Oriol Romeu, Frank Lampard ('62 Florent Malouda), Raul Meireles, Juan Mata, Fernando Torres, Daniel Sturridge ('71 Didier Drogba)

Fulham: David Stockdale, Brede Hangeland, Philippe Senderos, John Arne Riise, Stephen Kelly, Clint Dempsey, Moussa Dembele, Danny Murphy, Kerim Frei, Bryan Ruiz, Orlando Sa ('83 Pajtim Kasami)

Barcelona 9-0 L'Hospitalet : Thiago, Tello, Cuenca double

2011-12-22T15:18:00.000-08:00

Barcelona celebrate nine goals at home to Hospitalet in the last 32 of the Copa del Rey. Andres Iniesta et al. a big victory with a score of 9-0 over the club from the third caste in the Spanish football.

Shown is still the most players who take winning the Club World Cup, was no match for Barcelona Hospitalet. 9-0 victory in the match at Camp Nou on Friday (12/23/2011) pm dawn to make the Catalans escaped with a 10-0 aggregate.

Pedro Rodriguez opened the Barcelona victory party when a penalty which he did successfully rip the nets Hospitalet in minute 12. Andres Iniesta and Thiago Alcantara then change the score became 3-0 with a goal-goal at minute 19 and 23.

Before the break Barca added two more goals each from Xavi Hernnadez (36) and Cristian Tello (43).

It's absolutely superior, not reduce the tension, Barca attack in the second round. As a result four additional goals successfully scored.

Isac Cuenca opened the second half with a goal at minute 49, before returning magnified by Thiago Alcantara penalty six minutes later. Cristian Tello change the position to 7-0 on 64 minutes and Isaac Cuenca closed it with a goal that he made in 89 minutes.

Tottenham 1-1 Chelsea: Adebayor, Sturridge great-finish

2011-12-22T14:15:00.000-08:00

The match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea in the Premier League did not produce a winner. The Lilywhites and the Blues had to settle for sharing a single point after they drew 1-1.

The match at White Hart Lane on Thursday (22/12/2011) , walking in the tempo is. Both teams played cautiously and try to minimize errors.

Spurs' first lead in the early minutes goal by Emmanuel Adebayor. But, not long ago, Chelsea returned through Daniel Sturridge.

A draw is not changing the position of the two teams in the standings. Spurs are still in third place with 35 points from 16 parties, while the Chelsea one strip at the bottom with 33 points from 17 matches.

Summary of The Match

The home side immediately hit since the kick-off. By relying on the speed of Gareth Bale on the left side, they repeatedly endanger the Chelsea goal.

Spurs finally reap the first goal in the eighth minute. After snatch the ball from Chelsea, Bale ran combing the left side of the field before sending the horizontal feed to the mouth of the goal. There already exist Adebayor, who managed to conquer Petr Cech with a flick off.

Three minutes later, Chelsea had a golden opportunity to equalize. After long-range shot blocked Juan Mata Brad Friedel, Sturridge failed to maximize the ball rebounds. Kick bounced.

Chelsea finally back at minute 23. Sturridge this time no longer make mistakes and he succeeded in converting Ashley Cole's cross from the left side into goals.

Six minutes later, the visitors almost turned excel. Exploiting cross from the right side of Jose Bosingwa, Didier Drogba controls the ball with his chest before unleashing a volley. But, the ball still hit the goalpost.

In the final minutes of the first half, Adebayor effort did not produce a goal. His left foot shot can still be secured by Cech.

Ramires throw a good chance early in the second half. Stabbed himself in the Spurs penalty box, he could not send the ball into the goal for first tembaknya space covered by Friedel.

Chelsea goalkeeper Adebayor back in the 59th minute. But, his goal disallowed because the Togo striker was first considered offside.

Opportunities to obtain Sandro in the 68th minute had not led to goals. Utilize his header was wide ebuah corner.

Five minutes later, Sturridge again tried his luck through a shot along the ground. Friedel still spry secure the arrival of the ball.

Spurs' best two chances in the second half were born in the 85th minute. The first shot through Sandro that can still be denied by Cech, flick through the next melee William Gallas is still widening.

Two minutes later, Ramires was again unable to maximize opportunities. In this position terkawal, his header was sideways.

Oriol Romeu also effort was fruitless. Kicking distance away still leading to a side of the net Friedel.

In injury time, Adebayor almost brought Spurs the lead again. Faced with Cech, he managed to conquer the Czech Republic's goalkeeper. But, still there was John Terry who wanted to deflect the ball into the goal.

Until the referee Howard Webb blew the long whistle, no longer a goal is created. Spurs 1, Chelsea 1.

Team Line-up:
Tottenham: Friedel, Walker, Gallas, King, Assou-Ekotto, Modric, Parker, Sandro, Bale, Adebayor, Van der Vaart (Pavlyuchenko 46 ')

Chelsea: Cech, Bosingwa, Ivanovic (Ferreira 33 '), Terry, Cole, Ramires, Mikel (Romeu 45'), Meireles, Sturridge, Drogba (Torres 78 '), Eye

QPR 2-3 Sunderland: Bendtner great-header, Sessegnon solo-run

2011-12-21T16:08:00.000-08:00

Wes Brown's glancing header in the 89th minute secured a precious 3-2 win for Sunderland over struggling Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road.
Sunderland took the lead through Nicklas Bendtner’s header before Stephane Sessegnon, impressive throughout, doubled their lead soon after the break with a classy breakaway goal.

But it was a lead the Black Cats surrendered.

Heidar Helguson hit back with a bundled finish in the 63rd minute, despite a hint of offside, and Jamie Mackie made it 2-2 with a close range header.

But Sunderland took all three points from this exhilarating contest after Brown scored his first goal since joining the Wearsiders in the summer.

Neil Warnock insisted before this, QPR’s final home match of 2011, that this January transfer window will be the last that the club enter needing four or five players.

But given how inept his side were in all areas against a competent but far from brilliant Sunderland side, Warnock’s estimate may be proved conservative.

QPR started the stronger and it seemed as though their early promise would translate into the opening goal, such was their dominance.

But Sunderland eventually found their feet and, if not for the poor finishing of Bendtner, should have been ahead in the 16th minute.

Sebastian Larsson fizzed a free-kick in from the left, which was flicked on by David Vaughan only for Bendtner to head against the post, with the whole goal at the Dane’s mercy.

But he atoned for his error just three minutes later.

Darting to the near post, Bendtner headed in Larsson’s corner from the right, despite the ball brushing off his shoulder and into the net.

Sunderland controlled much of the game after taking the lead but had Titus Bramble to thank for his crucial goal-line clearance from Helguson's header, which seemed destined for the back of the net.

Instead, the Black Cats' lead was doubled a minute later when Danny Gabbidon was beaten in the air by Bendtner but somehow headed the ball behind him and into the path of Sessegnon.

The Beninese forward, superb all game, showed fantastic composure to feign his shot – sending Paddy Kenny to ground – before tucking into an empty net.

But QPR were seemingly boosted by the half time introduction of Adel Taarabt.

Left in the cold for much of the season, the Moroccan added some much needed flair and creativity to QPR’s attacks and, just after the hour, the west Londoners pulled one back.

Alejandro Faurlin made an excellent run into the inside-left channel to cross for Helguson who, despite appearing to be slightly offside, bundled in from close range.

The goal lifted the home side and less than five minutes later they had their equaliser through Mackie.

Helguson headed Faurlin’s high cross into the six yard box – allowing Mackie the easy task of stooping low to head in his first goal since returning his long injury lay-off.

QPR looked the more likely to score a third, but Sunderland weathered the storm and, with six minutes of injury time looming, Brown chose a great moment to score his first goal for the club.

The former Manchester United defender met Kieran Richardson’s inswinging corner from the right with a glancing header. Faurlin tried desperately to head off the line but could only head the ball further into his own net.

Brown reeled away in delight as his winner silenced Loftus Road and confirmed QPR’s pressing need to invest in new players if they are to avoid being dragged into a relegation dogfight.
Source: Eurosport

Team Line-up:
QPR: Kenny, Young, Gabbidon, Connolly, Traore, Barton, Faurlin, Derry, Wright-Phillips, Mackie, Helguson. Subs: Cerny, Hill, Hall, Taarabt, Campbell, Bothroyd, Smith

SUNDERLAND: Westwood, O'Shea, Bramble, Brown, Bardsley, Larsson, Cattermole, Vaughan, Richardson, Sessegnon, Bendtner. Subs: Carson, Gardner, Kilgallon, Colback, Ji, McClean, Elmohamady.

Napoli 6-1 Genoa: Cavani double, Hamsik, Pandev great-finish

2011-12-21T15:57:00.000-08:00

Napoli won a great victory over Genoa in the last game in 2011. Partenopei partying goal and beat Genoa to score a landslide victory 6-1.

Playing at the San Paolo on Wednesday (21/12/2011), Edinson Cavani had brought the host ahead in the 12th minute. Receiving feedback breakthrough Christian Maggio, Cavani fired a shot from the right side that can not be driven by Sebastian Frey.

Five minutes later Marek Hamsik Napoli doubled their advantage. Starting from a counterattack, forcing the kick Hamsik Frey picked up the ball a second time from the net.

The 26th minute Cavani scored his second goal as well as bringing Napoli a 3-0 lead. Again and again his shot from the right side of Frey's goal could not be saved.

Genoa had missed out in the 27th minute through a kick Cristobal Jorquera. Shortly before halftime, Goran Pandev brought Napoli back away by scoring in the 45th minute.

Four minute second-half run, Gargano scored the fifth goal for Napoli. Tim made by Walter Mazzari is finally closed the game with the score 6-1 after Zuniga scored in the 85th minute.

This victory put Napoli in sixth position of the standings with 24 points collection. While Genoa is still in position 10 with 21 points.

Teams Line-up:

Napoli: De Sanctis; Campagnaro, Cannavaro (Fernandez 66 '), Aronica; Maggio, Inler, Gargano (Dzemaili 59'), Zuniga; Hamsik, Pandev (Lucarelli 77 '); Cavani

Genoa: Frey; Mesto, Granqvist, Dainelli, Kaladze (Marchiori 58 '), Rossi, Veloso, Seymour (Merkel 50'), Jorquera, Pratto, Caracciololo (Jankovic 40 ')

Wigan 0-0 Liverpool: Adam penalty-miss

2011-12-21T15:53:00.001-08:00

Liverpool failed to gain maximum points from a trip to Wigan Athletic. Charlie Adam penalty Failure to make the Reds were forced to go home with one point of a 0-0 draw.

In the DW Stadium on Wednesday (12/21/2011), Liverpool can be a penalty in minute 50. Adam who ran as the executor failed to complete the task because his shot was blocked the ball goalkeeper Al Habsi.

The draw is hindering efforts to 'The Red' to continue to tread rise in the standings. With the collected amount to 30 points, Kenny Dalglish troops now sit in sixth place, two points behind Arsenal, who was directly overhead.

The game

Liverpool's first ripe opportunity came in nine minutes when kicking Jordan Henderson Stewart Downing continued feedback can be tamed Ali Al Habsi. Wigan replied through Mohamed Diame free kick at minute 23, but the ball shot hit the outside netting only goalkeeper Pepe Reina.

Bait Maxi Rodriguez on the left side managed to break Downing, he then passes the ball to Dirk Kuyt, who kick back Menta by Al Habsi. Oman goalkeeper Wigan's hero again when he kicks stem the free-standing Glen Johnson in the penalty box.

On a different side of goalkeeper Reina also appear solid when he dispels Victor Moses shot in 36 minutes. Many opportunities are created in the first round, but until halftime score has not changed: 0-0.

Five second-half minutes walk of Liverpool can be a penalty, the referee pointed to the spot after the ball touched the hands of Gary Caldwell. Unfortunate for the Reds, Adam advanced as the executor fails to bring his team ahead. Al Habsi driven kick.

Last chance in the game came on 89 minutes. Di Santo got away while pursuing his long ball is released. But the goal nevertheless re-created because Reina out of the nest and block the ball.

Teams Line-up:

Wigan: Ali Al Habsi, Gary Caldwell, Maynor Figueroa, Antol n Alcaraz, James McCarthy, Mohamed Diame, David Jones ('74 Ben Watson), Ronnie Stam, Conor Sammon ('62 Franco Di Santo), Jordi G Mez ('74 Hugo Rodallega), Victor Moses

Liverpool: Pepe Reina, Daniel Agger, Martin Skrtel, Enrique Jos, Glen Johnson, Charlie Adam, Jordan Henderson, Maxi Rodr guez (Craig Bellamy '72), Stewart Downing, Dirk Kuyt (Jonjo Shelvey '72), Luis Su rez (' 87 Andrew Carroll)

Inter 4-1 Lecce: Pazzini,Milito,Cambiasso,Alvarez score

2011-12-21T15:17:00.001-08:00

Inter Milan close in 2011 with a successful three points. Had left earlier, Nerazzuri finally beat Lecce with a score of 4-1.

Playing at the Giuseppe Meazza, Wednesday (21/12/2011), the host was shocked by the visitors' goal scored by Luis Muriel in the 19th minute. But after that Inter are able to master the game and scored four goals against Lecce who each scored by Giampaolo Pazzini, Diego Milito, Esteban Cambiasso, and Ricardo Alvarez.

Inter's dominance can be seen from the number of shots that are released by the players. Pazzini et al 23 shots off seven of which leads to the goal. Lecce while releasing only five shots and two of them leading to the target.

This victory puts Claudio Ranieri's team made it the fifth standings with a value of 26. While Lecce worse off at the bottom of the standings with nine points.

The game

Inter get through Thiago Motta's first chance in the 12th minute. But his header was wide of the goal Lecce.

Seven minutes later the host of public goals were struck by Luis Muriel. Receiving feedback breakthrough Christian Obodo, Muriel is separated from the offside trap to make it past Lucio and Maicon. Muriel then fired a shot from inside the penalty box and change the Lecce's first opportunity into a goal.

The 27th minute almost brought Pazzini Inter equalized through a header. But the ball hit the crossbar header only.

Interval of three minutes of effort to welcome Samuel Maicon's free kick through the goalposts on the header only.

Pazzini finally brought Nerazzuri equalized in the 34th minute. The shot from close range after receiving a pass from Maicon's goal successfully ripped Gabrieli.

Successfully equalized, Inter then stepped up their attacks. Two shots from outside the box by Thiago Motta and Marco Faraoni respectively in the 42nd minute and 43 still were rescued Gabrieli.

Second-half run four minutes, Diego Milito bring Inter back ahead. Starting from the bait breakthrough Ricardo Alvarez, Milito fired his right foot into the left corner. It is the goal to-200 Milito.

Inter successfully expand its range in the 72nd minute goal by Cambiasso. Eight minutes later, Alvarez scored Inter's fourth goal by kicking his left leg.

Teams Line-up:

Inter Milan: Julio Cesar; Maicon, Lucio, Samuel, Nagatomo; Faraoni (Milito 45 '), Zanetti, Motta, Alvarez; Forlan (Cambiasso 45'), Pazzini (Obi 71 ')

Lecce: Gabrieli; Oddo, Tomovic, Ferrario; Cuadrado, Giacomazzi, Obodo (Pasquato 75 '), Olivera (Piatti 45'), Brivio; Muriel (Corvia 54 '), Di Michele

Newcastle United 2-3 Westbrom: Odemwingie great-finish, Demba Ba free-kick

2011-12-21T15:08:00.000-08:00

Newcastle United lost in the Premier league again as they went down 3-2 to West Bromwich Albion at St James' Park.
Defeat means Alan Pardew's side have now failed to win in six games, while West Brom climb into the top half of the table following this enthralling match.

Demba Ba levelled twice for Newcastle after Peter Odemwingie and Gareth McAuley had given the away side the lead. But on 85 minutes Paul Scharner grabbed the late winner.

The encounter took a while to come to life, but when it did it came in style. On 21 minutes Chris Brunt took out three players with a wonderful pass with the outside of his foot to release Odemwingie. The Nigerian cut across the front of Fabricio Coloccini - who almost brought him down - and arced a shot in off the far post.

Newcastle almost replied immediately, but Ba's goal was ruled out when Leon Best was correctly flagged for offside when nudging the ball back to the Senegalese.

Only 10 minutes later though Ba did get his goal. Jerome Thomas brought down Gabriel Obertan about 25 yards from goal and the striker fired the ball into the top right hand corner. It was a brilliant strike; Ben Foster was wrong footed as he thought Ba would go the other way and got a hand on it, but not enough to get it over the bar.

The edginess in the stadium had gone, but it was to return on the stroke of half-time. Ba tracked back, but committed the foul and from the resulting free-kick Scharner headed back across goal and McAuley was there to meet it with a free header into the empty net.

Again Newcastle almost got the immediate equaliser. Haris Vuckic unleashed from distance, with the ball coming off the bar and post. Ba had an open goal, but the ball was just too far behind him and he nodded over from close range.

Early in the second half Long should have extended the lead as he rounded Tim Krul after springing the offside trap. All he had to do was lift the ball over the sliding defender, but his chip from six yards had too much on it and it came off the bar.

Roy Hodgson probably thought his side would regret that miss as yet again Ba, with just 10 minutes left, put the home side back on level terms. The striker got the ball back after chesting down, turned Jonas Olsson far too easily on the edge of the area and slammed the ball past Foster.

There was to be a sting in the tail from the away side though and it came five minutes later. Long showed tremendous pace to leave Coloccini flailing, his deep cross was expertly nodded back by Odemwingie and Scharner was there to poke the ball into the far corner.
Tom Embury Dennis / Eurosport

Source: eurosport

Team Line-up:
Newcastle: Krul, Simpson, Perch, Coloccini, Santon, Obertan, Vuckic, Tiote, Gutierrez, Best, Ba. Subs: Elliot, Williamson, Ben Arfa, Abeid, Ryan Taylor, Shola Ameobi, Sammy Ameobi

West Brom: Foster, Reid, McAuley, Olsson, Shorey, Thomas, Mulumbu, Scharner, Brunt, Odemwingie, Long. Subs: Fulop, Morrison, Dawson, Jones, Thorne, Cox, Fortune.

Aston Villa 1-2 Arsenal: Van Persie penalty, Benyoun late-goal

2011-12-21T14:57:00.000-08:00

Arsenal returned to winning ways. After a subdued Manchester City last weekend, the Gunners back to three points after a 2-1 win over Aston Villa. Yossi Benayoun a hero with a goal towards the end of the game.

In a match at Villa Park on Wednesday (12/21/2011), Arsenal's first lead through Robin van Persie penalty in minute 17. The hosts equalized through Marc Albrighton early in the second half, before Benayoun ensure three points to take home 'Gunner' through his goal on 87 minutes.

These results Arsenal return to winning ways after last weekend's 0-1 over Manchester City subject. Three points from this match Arsene Wenger makes they now have a collection of 32 points, equal with Chelsea who sit in fourth position of the new Tottenham Hotspur will be playing tonight cons.

The game

Arsenal first be pressure from the host in seven minutes. Receiving feedback from the measurable Charles N'Zogbia, Gabriel Agbonlahor's header towards goal and pushed out of the field by Wojciech Szczesny.

Back through the host Agbonlahor spread threats in minute 11. This time Aaron Ramsey who blew it when he was a very good tackle before the striker fired a shot at close range.

In the 17th minute the Gunners actually first to open the scoring. Starting from Ciaran Clark offenses committed against Theo Walcott in the forbidden box, the referee had given the visitors a penalty. Robin van Persie who ran as an executor to change the score finished 1-0.

Villa had a chance to equalize when the ball is released Marc Albrighton failed struck by Stephen Ireland. The ball can then be secured by Szczesny.

Nine-minute second-half run Villa can finally leveled to 1-1. Marc Albrighton goal made poor use of Vermaelen's header, the ball is kicked into the net past the foot gap Szczesny. Albrighton goal is listed as a goal to 20,000 in the event the Premier League.

In the 56th minute Villa almost re-pierced. Starting from the acceleration Walcott who stopped Richard Dunne tackle, the ball then fell to the feet Mertesacker. Mertesacker released kick goalie Guzan could be muted.

Some of the substitutions made Arsene Wenger to add to the aggressiveness of his team, and make a goal that could bring them back ahead. Rosicky signed to replace Frimpong in the 65th minute, while in the 78th minute Aaron Ramsey and Gervino replaced by Yossi Benayoun and Andriy Arshavin.

The decision was proven correct for three minutes before the match Arsenal finished successfully return back the lead. The Villans take advantage of poor defense, Benayoun with a corner kick the ball freely Van Persie to change the score to 2-1.

TEAMS LINE-UP:

Aston Villa: Guzan, Hutton, Dunne, Cuellar, Warnock, Albrighton, Ireland, Clark, Petrov, N'Zogbia, Agbonlahor; Subs: Marshall, Collins, Delfouneso, Delph, Bannan, Weimann, Williams /// Arsenal: Szczesny, Coquelin, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Walcott, Ramsey, Frimpong, Arteta, Gervinho, Van Persie; Subs: Almunia, Rosicky, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Squillaci, Arshavin, Chamakh, Benayoun

Fulham 0-5 Manchester United: Rooney superb-strike, Berbatov back-heel

2011-12-21T14:46:00.000-08:00

Manchester United back to obtain a victory for Manchester City continued to press at the top of the standings. A visit to the stable Fulham, Manchester United managed to beat the host with the score 5-0.

The match between Manchester United against Fulham at Craven Cottage held on Wednesday (12/21/2011). "Red Devils" resting the lower Rio Ferdinand and veteran players, Ryan Giggs from the beginning.

MU directly lead after just five minutes through Danny Welbeck. Excellence is bertaham in the 28th minute after Nani's turn to break into the home team's goal.

Fulham find themselves falling further behind after Giggs scored United's third goal in minute 43 to close the round I with 3-0 advantage.

In the second half, the Cottagers show resistance by giving birth to a number of golden opportunities but failed to score a goal back. While Manchester United managed to fulfill a five-goal victory over Wayne Rooney and Dimitar Berbatov.

Three additional points are earned MU is still puts Sir Alex Ferguson's squad in second place with 42 points, 17 times the results of matches, two points adrift of the City.

Fulham to get this defeat should be downgraded to a position 13 with a value of 18 points.

The game
Only five minutes walk, MU already leading 1-0. Nani puncture in the left wing managed to pull in front to send feedback to the face of goal by Danny Welbeck struck.

The attacks continued through Ryan Giggs MU waged by utilizing a cross kick Phil Jones and Wayne Rooney, although not yet able to increase their advantage.

Depressed, behind Fulham threatened. Clint Dempsey bait to see Bryan Ruiz in the penalty box and in a dangerous position, but Jones managed to sweep the Dachshund slick to force a corner kick.

Giggs took the free kick and his hard shot towards goal. However, David Stockdale has a great position to catch the ball perfectly.

Fulham back in the pressure after Nani shot at the near post. Chaos in front of goal but the visitors then there managed to secure the ball.

Goal! MU is now 2-0 up from Fulham. Starting from a corner kick, Giggs sent a cross into the middle of the box and Nani are already in front of the goalkeeper managed to break the opponent's goal with his header.

MU farther left Fulham. From the interception Antonio Valencia, Manchester United counterattack. Nani send feedback to Giggs in the box and his shot hit the Phillppe Senderos go. Fulham 0 Manchester United 3.

Fulham showed great resistance after lagging far behind. Opportunity's first crossing is very dangerous to the MU goal by Ruiz Dempsey headed in from close range. But Anders Lindegaard save the ball right at the goal line.

MU's defense kept the pressure to be done. Dembele kick and Riise deviated slightly from the goal guarded by Lindegaard.

Two malicious attacks launched by MU. Rooney and Welbeck thin kick just wide of the Fulham goal. While in between, Fulham replied through Dempsey but Valencia managed to sweep the ball.

Welbeck came close to creating additional goals for MU. From bait Nani, Welbeck who escaped the offside trap faced with the goalkeeper but bounced cukilannya thin over the crossbar.

Andrew Johnson throw away a golden opportunity. The shot bounced over the bar after a cross from Dempsey ripe.

Lindegaard shows excellent performance in this match. Johnson received a breakthrough bait Dempsey, who then fired hard but can be saved from the Danish goalkeeper.

Goal! Rooney's Manchester United now carry a 4-0 lead with a hard kick curved nan from outside the box.

Fulham had made two dangerous attacks but failed to penetrate the escort Lindegaard. Conversely, one goal successfully nested MU to end the game with the score 5-0 after a cross from Valencia forward Berbatov backheel kick.

Teams Line-up:
FULHAM: David Stockdale, Philippe Sanderos, Brede Hangeland, John Arne Riise, Chris Baird (Stephen Kelly 75 '), Dickson Etuhu, Danny Murphy, Clint Dempsey (Bobby Zamora 85'), Bryan Ruiz, Andrew Johnson, Moussa Dembele

MAN UNITED: Anders Lindegaard, Chris Smalling, Phil Jones (Ashley Young 21 ') (Park Ji-Sung 59'), Jonny Evans, Patrice Evra, Michael Carrick, Antonio Valencia, Nani, Wayne Rooney, Danny Welbeck (Dimitar Berbatov 76 ' )

Manchester City 3-0 Stoke: Aguerro double, Johnson great-strike

2011-12-21T14:24:00.000-08:00

Manchester City managed to reap the full points in home games cons Stoke City. Colored two goals Sergio Aguero, The Citizens won a landslide victory with a score of 3-0.

Playing at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday (21/12/2011), City appear hit since the early minutes. They relied on Aguero in attack supported trio David Silva, Samir Nasri, and Adam Johnson.

The first half ended with the score 2-0 to excellence City. Aguero and Johnson finished his goal printer.

In the second half, the home team added another goal. Back, Aguero listed his name on the scoreboard.

This victory made City still firmly in the top English Premier League, which stood at 44 points from 17 parties, two points ahead of Manchester United. Stoke is ranked eighth with 24 points.

The game

The hosts threatened in the 15th minute. Johnson puncture of the corner of the penalty box ended with a left foot shot. Stoke players had hit the foot, the ball into the goal canceled due to hit the crossbar.

Three minutes later, turn to Nasri who waste the opportunity. His shot from the front of the penalty box still sideways.

City finally opened the scoring in the 29th minute. Starting a breakthrough bait Silva to Yaya Toure, Toure then sent the ball into the goal mouth.

Thomas Sorensen Toure tried to cut bait, but not perfect. The ball then leads to Aguero who no trouble deflecting the ball into the goal.

Johnson City doubled the lead in the 36th minute. Starting any bait made by Stoke players, Johnson managed to control the ball in front of the penalty box. Not thinking long, he immediately fired a left foot makes Sorensen knees.

Free kick, Johnson nearly scored his second goal in the 42nd minute. But Sorensen is able to anticipate the arrival of the ball.

Nine minutes after the restart, City raced farther. Aguero scored his second goal after a cross maximize Nasri.

At the last minute, James Milner City almost added advantage. But, the shot distance jauhya can still be tamed by Sorensen.

Until the long whistle sounded, there was no additional goals. City won 3-0.

Team Line-up:
Man City: Hart, Richards (Savic 59 '), Kompany, Lescott, Clichy, Barry (Milner 83'), Yaya Toure, Johnson, Silva (Balotelli 68 '), Nasri, Aguero

Stoke: Sorensen, Huth, Woodgate (Diao 80 '), Upson, Wilson, Walters, Palacios, Whitehead, Shotton, Jones (Pennant 74'), Jerome (Fuller 69 ')

2011-12-20T17:48:00.000-08:00

Sense of pride and shame may be felt league footballer of Hong Kong, Festus Baise. Embarrassed by scoring an own goal, proud as he did with spectacular.

Events that occur in game AA Citizen, which defended Baise, against Sun Hei SC at the party division of Hong Kong.

Own goal in itself remarkable nan was born at Baise, which is a defender, would try to block the ball cross the players posted Sun, Jack Sealy, into the penalty box.

With the position that was already in front of the position of the ball fall, Baise undoubtedly difficulties in a way to block the ball can. But he refused to surrender.

Players born in Nigeria 31 years ago that just choose to throw the ball, which is actually much more difficult. Leaning forward so that his back to the ball, he raised his foot and kicked the round leather with a heel.

Kick like that often referred to as the scorpion kick, referring to the rescue of Colombian goalkeeper Rene Higuita conducted under the net in the year 1995.

Apes to Baise, rather than to block the ball in spectacular fashion as did Higuita 16 years ago, justu ball bounced into the net and on his own team with a goalie catch trouble.

The game itself is recorded Metro.co.uk ended with the score 3-2 to win the Citizen, Baise team, so he might be a little relieved.

VfL Bochum 1-2 Bayern Munich: Kroos, Robben great-finish

2011-12-20T15:02:00.000-08:00

Bayern Munich overcame VfL Bochum to advance to the quarterfinal round of the German Cup. Other elite teams, Borussia Dortmund also advanced on penalties against Fortuna Dusseldorf.

Playing a match in Rewirpower Stadium on Wednesday (12/21/2011) pm dawn, Bayern managed to beat Bochum 2-1 despite lagging first.

The home team a 1-0 lead with a goal by Giovanni Federico at minute 26 after continued feedback collaboration Mirkan Takashi Inui and Aydin. These advantages can be maintained until halftime.

Bayern finally created a goal back on 52 minutes. Through collaboration with Mario Gomez, Toni Kroos equalized 1-1 after his shot towards the far post found the net Bochum.

The match was almost alone continues into extra time. But one minute before it was over, Philipp Lahm successfully intercept the ball from an opponent to be transferred to Franck Ribery.

France international's cross was successfully received by Arjen Robben, who then managed to thrill Bochum's goal to bring Bayern win the fight with a final score of 2-1.

Blackburn 1-2 Bolton: Davies, Reo Cooker, Yakubu score

2011-12-20T14:52:00.000-08:00

Bolton held on to defeat Blackburn 2-1 at Ewood Park and leapfrog their local rivals at the foot of the Premier League table.
Mark Davies had given Wanderers the lead in the fourth minute, and Nigel Reo-Coker’s strike on the half-hour mark brought the disgruntled home fans’ fury to a new level of decibels.

Though Blackburn fought back and halved the deficit through Yakubu’s deft finish halfway through the second period, they were denied a strong penalty claim after Bolton substitute Paul Robinson had brought down fellow replacement Ruben Rochina just inside the box.

Owen Coyle’s side were able to hang on to the crucial three points and ease the pressure on the manager, whilst simultaneously heaping even more on his counterpart Steve Kean.

Blackburn will now prop up the top flight standings on Christmas Day, an ‘honour’ which has resulted in relegation to the second tier in almost every season since the Premier League’s formation.

Perhaps sensing opportunity amidst the snowballing cries of ‘Kean out’ from the Rovers faithful, the visitors took the early initiative and from it went into the lead with little over three minutes on the clock.

Shortly after Reo-Coker had forced a parry from Paul Robinson from a tight angle on the right-hand side of the byline, David N’Gog kept the attack going and slipped the ball inside to Davies.

The midfielder moved inside before unleashing a low drive through the home defence and into the back of the net for his first league goal of the season.

Blackburn continued to have trouble settling into the game against their more determined local rivals, with Jason Lowe and Mauro Formica picking up early bookings for rash challenges.

And though they finally looked more comfortable and began to move the ball into Bolton’s final third halfway through the first period, the Trotters would double their advantage on the half hour mark.

A counter-attack sparked by Ivan Klasnic’s aerial challenge saw Martin Petrov and Reo-Coker exchange passes until the former crossed low from the left for the latter to cap the move with a turn and shot.

The final touch may have belonged to Morten Gamst-Pedersen, but it mattered not to the jubilant Bolton players and fans, nor to the furious home supporters who had re-started their anti-Kean chants in full voice.

Only a superlative block by Grant Hanley denied N’Gog a big chance to make it 3-0 on 36 minutes, and as expected the beleaguered home side trudged off at the interval to the sound of boos aplenty.

Though N’Gog and Klasnic each had opportunities to find that daylight shortly after the hour mark, Rovers finally gave their fans something to cheer on 67 minutes.

Given more creative license after the break, David Hoilett weighted his through pass perfectly for Yakubu to beat the offside trap and await the run of Jussi Jaaskelainen before timing his chip over the keeper perfectly.

Now back within a goal of avoiding the dreaded Christmas curse, the hosts were buoyed and really should have had a penalty with 15 minutes remaining following Robinson’s slide in on Rochina.

Though it was close to claiming the ball, the defender made no contact and also caught the Spaniard with his trailing foot, a challenge not too dissimilar to that of Everton’s Jack Rodwell in the Merseyside derby, also overseen by Martin Atkinson.

With skipper Chris Samba up front with Yakubu and Hoilett, Bolton had the opportunity to break in stoppage time in an attempt to kill the game off for good.

But despite good work from Tuncay and Petrov to send substitute Darren Pratley racing into the box, the former Swansea man could only fire wide of the far post from an angle.

The final whistle, as expected, led to the unveiling of more banners in protest at Kean’s employment at Rovers, while Coyle cut a relieved figure as he applauded the travelling support.

Source: Eurosport

TEAMS LINE-UP:
Blackburn: Robinson, Lowe, Samba, Hanley, Pedersen, Hoilett, Dunn, Nzonzi, Vukcevic, Formica, Yakubu. Subs: Bunn, Petrovic, Rochina, Blackman, Goodwillie, Roberts, Henley.
Bolton: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Cahill, Knight, Alonso, Mark Davies, Reo-Coker, Muamba, Petrov, Klasnic, Ngog. Subs: Bogdan, Robinson, Eagles, Sanli, Kevin Davies, Pratley, Boyata.

Wolves 2-2 Norwich: Blake,Zubar, Surman,Jakcson score

2011-12-20T14:40:00.000-08:00

Ronald Zubar's 82nd minute header earned Premier League strugglers Wolves a point as Mick McCarthy's side twice came from behind to record a 2-2 draw with Norwich City at Molineux.
Andrew Surman put Norwich ahead after 12 minutes but Sylvan Ebanks-Blake struck back eight minutes before half-time.

Substitute Simeon Jackson needed just 50 seconds to put the visitors ahead once again after 76 minutes but Zubar ensured the shares were spoiled with his late leveller.

Ebanks-Blake scored a hat-trick last time these two sides met, albeit in the Championship, and was involved after five minutes, bringing down Stephen Hunt’s cross on his chest but Russell Marin slid in with a well-timed challenge before the striker could shoot.

Norwich began to dominate possession from there, however, with Surman picking up the ball on the edge of the box and shooting tamely at Wayne Hennessey.

Norwich's front pair arrived at Molineux in red-hot form, with Grant Holt having scored six goals in his last eight Premier League appearances, while Steve Morison had netted in five of his last seven games.

And Morison nearly added to his tally when he received the ball in the left channel and pushed into the box before scuffing a shot which Hennessey pushed wide.

Both Holt and Morison’s movement left Wolves’ defence in tatters and Norwich capitalised after 12 minutes when Wes Hoolahan escaped on the left flank and chipped in a pin-point cross which former Wolves man Surman met with a driving header.

Surman, who made just three league starts for Wolves before signing for Norwich in June 2010, could have doubled his side’s advantage just two minutes later but this time this header was saved by Hennessey.

Wolves looked to hit back and Ebanks-Blake’s cross was pushed straight into the danger area by Norwich keeper John Ruddy but Hunt shot over from close range.

Norwich went into the game having not kept a clean sheet all season and that record continued when Matt Jarvis cuts a low cross to Hunt, whose initial shot was blocked but Ebanks-Blake pounced to scuff a shot past Ruddy.

Wolves started the second half as the better side but Norwich carved out the first opportunity with Holt unable to hook Morison’s knock-down past Hennessey.

Holt then saw his side-footed shot saved by the Wolves keeper, while Morison was denied a run at goal by Zubar’s superb last-ditch tackle.

Jarvis saw his low shot pushed away by Ruddy at the other end, while Ebanks-Blake failed to get enough power behind his header.

Hoolahan then watched his deflected shot from the edge of the box skid inches wide before Hennessey was called into action once again to keep out David Fox’s snapshot.

Norwich finally regained the lead when Morison found himself one-on-one on the left side of the box and produced a burst of pace to get by his man and fire in a low cross which Jackson converted for his first Premier League goal.

Paul Lambert's side must have thought they had done enough to earn their second away win of the season but Wolves struck back five minutes later when Zubar met Nenad Milijas’s corner with a thundering header.

There was still time for both sides to win it however, with Johnson heading wide for Wolves and Morison denied by Hennessey.

And the hosts nearly claimed all three points at the death but Steven Fletcher's effort was ruled out for offside, while there was still time for Ruddy to produce a smart save to keep out Fletcher’s header.

Source: Eurosport

Team Line-up:
WOLVES: Hennessey, Zubar, Johnson, Berra, Ward, Hunt, Henry, Milijaš, Jarvis, Fletcher, Ebanks-Blake... Subs: De Vries, Elokobi, Stearman, Hammill, Guedioura, Forde, Doyle
NORWICH: Ruddy, Martin, Morison, Whitbread, Crofts, Holt, Surman, Hoolahan, Fox, Tierney, Naughton... Subs: Rudd, B. Johnson, Pilkington, Bennett, Barnett, Wilbrahim

Cagliari 0-2 AC Milan: Ibrahimovic great-strike

2011-12-20T14:36:00.000-08:00

AC Milan to temporarily reserve the right entrenched in the top of Serie A. Undergoing final game in 2011 with a visit to Cagliari, the Rossoneri came home with a 2-0 victory.

Three points from the match at Stadio Sant'Elia, Tuesday (20/12/2011) , make the Rossoneri now have a collection of 34 points. Massimilliano protege Allegri one point ahead of Juventus, who will play tonight at home to Udinese.

These results continue the trend as well as a nice Milan in an effort to retain the title. In the last 11 games in Serie A, Milan won nine victories and two draws.

Francesco Pisano own goal opened the scoring in the fourth minute Milan. Scores changed finished 2-0 after Zlatan Ibrahimovic's goal to break down the host on 60 minutes.

The game

Milan's first threatened in the early minutes of the fight. From a narrow angle, Thiago Ribeiro kick hit the outside of Cristian Abiatti crossbar.

But it was Milan who first opened the scoring when the game was four minutes. Rossoneri do not even have to bother his opponent goalkeeper because players Cagliari itself that makes the visitors ahead 1-0 through an own goal.

Starting from Zlatan Ibrahimovic breakthrough bait that can be pursued Robinho, the Brazilian footballer was later made it past goalkeeper Agazzi when entering the penalty box. Release him drag the bait into the face of goal instead deflected by Francesco Pisano into.

A mistake made Philippe Mexes almost made him do an own goal. Threats against Milan also come through kick melee Joaquin Larrivey a brilliantly driven by Abbiati, although the referee then decided Larrivey in an offside position.

In the next opportunity Larrivey managed to escape from the escort Milan player and not caught offside, but the header is still missed. While efforts Rossoneri goalkeeper Lorenzo Ariaudo also still too easy to be muted Abbiati.

At the beginning of the second half Robinho almost increase the benefits of Milan. Agazzi made it through the goalie, kick towards goal Robinho failed to meet targets. On different sides of the field kicking hard Radja Nainggolan still be tamed Abbiati.

On 60 minutes Milan managed to increase the advantage by Ibra. Continuing kerjasam with Robinho, Ibra made it past goalkeeper Michele Canini and precedes Agazzi when ambushed ball. Directional kick the former Barcelona player was lodged in the goal and change the score finished 2-0.

Log on as a substitute, Alexandre Pato also got a chance to record his name on the scoreboard. After doing the bait one-two with Ibrahimovic, Pato poked into the penalty box. But he quickly lost from the goalkeeper Agazzi, who came out of the nest and the narrow space shot Pato.

Teams Line-up:

Cagliari: Agazzi; Pisano (Gozzi 79), Canini, Ariaudo (Perico 62), Agostini; Ekdal (Rui Sampaio 79), Nainggolan, Cossu; Thiago Ribeiro, Ibarbo, Larrivey

Milan: Abbiati; Bonera, Mexes, Thiago Silva, Taiwo; Aquilani, Ambrosini (Van Bommel 85), Nocerino; Boateng; Ibrahimovic, Robinho (Pato 73)

Real Madrid 5-1 Ponferradina: Callejon double, Sahin, Varane score

2011-12-20T14:29:00.000-08:00

Real Madrid's big victory with a score of 5-1 over Ponferradina in the last 32 second leg of the Copa del Rey. These results are passed Los Merengues to the next round.

Playing at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday (20/12/2011), Madrid opened the scoring in the 25th minute through Jose Callejon. A minute before halftime, Nuri Sahin the home side doubled their advantage.

Entering the 49th minute, Raphael Varane brings Los Blancos 3-0 lead. However, four minutes later, Ponferradina had cut the gap to a goal by Acoran.

Madrid away again in the 79th minute thanks to goals from Mato Joselu young players. Two minutes before the end of normal time, Callejon Madrid victory finally fulfilled.

With this victory, Madrid qualified for the last 16 with a 7-1 aggregate advantage because in the first leg Jose Mourinho's troops won 2-0.

Team Line-up:
Real Madrid: Adan (Pacheco 82 '), Pepe, Varane, Casado (Nacho 71'), Altintop, Oezil, Khedira, Sahin, Granero, Benzema (Joselu 78 '), Callejon

Ponferradina: Quintana, Samu, Malo, Carril, Pepe, Acoran, Jonathan, Cortes, Sanchez (Yuri 77 '), Navarro (Mayordomo 46'), Adan (Domenech 62 ')

Udinese 2-2 Lazio: Flores, Lulic, Klose, Pinzi score

2011-12-18T15:51:00.000-08:00

Lazio and Udinese must be willing to share one giornata 15 points in Serie A. In a match at the Olimpico, Zebrette Biancoceleste and drew away with the final score 2-2.

In the game on Sunday (18/12/2011), the visitors able to excel in first the 27th minute through a header head Antonio Floro Flores. Two minutes before halftime, Lazio able equalized 1-1 through Senad Lulic kick.

In the second half, Udinese defender Damiano Ferronetti, create an own goal in minute 51. The position was turned into a 2-1 to the host advantage.

Successfully balancing goals scored by Udinese in the 74th minute after kick Giampiero Pinzi able to find the net host who was escorted by Albano Bizarri. In the rest of the game no more additional goals, the game was ended with the score 2-2.

With this result, Udinese failed to gain 33 points winning the match Juventus perched on capolista position. They were stuck in third place, which stood at 31 points, equal with Milan who inhabit the second position, but the Rossoneri have a better goal difference. Lazio in fourth with 29 points.

Team Line-up:
Lazio: Albano Bizarri-André Dias, Stefan Radu-Mobido Diakite-Senad Lulic-Gonz lez-Alvaro Cristian Ledesma-Giuseppe Sculli (Libor Kozak 82), Luis Pedro Cavanda (Lionel Scaloni 45), Tommaso Rocchi (Hernanes 64), Miroslav Klose

Udinese: Samir Handanovic-Danilo-Damiano Ferronetti-Medhi Benatia, Kwadwo Asamoah-Mauricio Isla, Giampiero Pinzi-Giovanni Pasquale, Dusan Basta (Almen Abdi, 66)-Antonio Floro Flores (Maurizio Domizzi 90), Gabriel Torje (Antonio Di Natale 66)

Napoli 1-3 AS Roma: Osvaldo, Hamsik great-strike

2011-12-18T15:42:00.000-08:00

Results resounding success reaped by AS Roma in Serie A. advanced Compete at the headquarters of Napoli, Roma came home with a 3-1 victory.

In a match at San Paolo, Sunday (18/12/2011), Rome was the third minute lead. A cross is released Erik Lamela forcing goalkeeper Morgan De Sanctis did an own goal.

The visitors could only doubled his lead in the 59th minute. A beautiful feed from Francesco Totti successfully completed well by Pablo Daniel Osvaldo into goals.

Napoli could reduce the catch to 1-2 in the 82nd minute. Marek Hamsik Juan Zuniga managed to deflect the bait into the top corner of Rome who escorted Maarten Stekelenburg.

However, in injury time, Rome solidify his victory goal by Fabio Simplicio. Simplicio kick from outside the box which was about Paolo Cannavaro was forced De Sanctis to its knees.

Additional three points raised position to rank seventh Roma Serie A standings with 21 points from 15 collections of the party. Napoli there is one strip on top of Rome with the same points, but superior goal difference.

Team Line-up:
Napoli: De Sanctis; Campagnaro (Dossena 73 '), Cannavaro, Aronica; Maggio, Inler, Gargano (Mascara 66'), Zuniga; Hamsik, Lavezzi (Pandev 56 '); Cavani

AS Roma: Stekelenburg; Rosi, Heinze, Juan, Taddei; Simplicio, De Rossi, Greco (Perrotta 80 '); Lamela (Bojan 71'), Totti (Viviani 89 '), Osvaldo

Totenham 1-0 Sunderland: Pavlyuchenko great-strike

2011-12-18T10:31:00.000-08:00

The player who rarely played this season, Roman Pavlyuchenko, became the Tottenham Hotspur star of victory over Sunderland on Sunday (18/12/2011). Spurs also survive in the top three.

Host for The Black Cats at White Hart Lane, The Lilywhites took an hour to dismantle the visitors' goal and win 1-0.

Pavlyuchenko, who has three times played in the league this season, and never became a starter, start to be involved by manager Harry Redknapp in this game since the minute 27, replaces Aaron Lennon a hamstring injury.

Among quite a lot of opportunities to obtain the Spurs, just a kick from the Russian international striker that led to goals. In minute 61, from feedback even Rafael van der Vaart, he fired a hard shot from the front of the penalty box to rip the nets Sunderland Kieran Westwood.

The victory was enough to make this minimum Spurs still ranked third in the standings, while continuing the trend of the cage to win six times in a row.

Of the 15 matches they have 34 points, five adrift of the top teams, Manchester United. Above them there is Manchester City with 38 points from 14 parties, and while the news was revealed when it is fighting against Arsenal.

Team Line-up:

Tottenham: Friedel, Gallas, King, Walker, Assou-Ekotto, Lennon (Pavlyuchenko 27), Parker, Van der Vaart (Rose 89), Modric, Sandro (Livermore 82), Adebayor

Sunderland: Westwood, Bardsley (McClean 69), Brown, Richardson, O'Shea, Bramble, Larsson, Colback (Gardner 75), Vaughan, Sessegnon, Wickham (Bendtner 46)

Manchester City 1-0 Arsenal: Silva score

2011-12-18T10:26:00.000-08:00

Full points earned Manchester City after beat Arsenal with difficulty. This victory at once restore The Citizens to the top of the standings.

City beat Arsenal with the score 1-0 at Etihad Stadium on Sunday (18/12/2011). City single goal scored by David Silva in minute 53.

This game was exciting from beginning to walk with both teams attacking each other until the end of the first round even though there is no goal that is created.

The higher the tension the game in the second round. After scoring, the City continues to seek to increase his lead, but his chances have not been able to produce a number of additional goals.

While Arsenal also have a number of golden opportunities. However, until the game ended, the Gunners are not able to create a goal back.

With this victory, City returned to the throne with a value of 41 of 16 matches, two points ahead of Manchester United who are directly below. While Arsenal fell to sixth with a collection of 29 points.

The game
Violation Mikel Arteta to Mario Balotelli free-kick produced. Samir Nasri but the ball forward as executor leads right into the arms of goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny.

Golden opportunity from Sergio Aguero. Receive crossing measured from Pablo Zabaleta, Aguero who was already in front of goal kick. The result? Instead the ball bounced.

City of pressure rolling. Kicking David Silva could still be caught by Szczesny.

Once depressed, Arsenal responded with three times the attacks as well as in adjacent time. First of Gervinho kick followed by Aaron Ramsey and Thomas Vermaelen's header but goals have not been fruitful.

Brilliant rescue of Szczesny! Micah Richards met Balotelli bait. Balotelli from close range kick but could be blocked by the Polish international goalkeeper.

Arsenal came close to score a goal. Robin Van Persie's shot bounced off the body Yaya Toure. Wild ball still failed to use Aaron Ramsey to score.

Opportunity City scored again thwarted Szczesny. Aguero shot from inside the box can still be secured by it.

Two additional time can not be utilized both teams to score. The first half closed with the score 0-0.

Finally broke the deadlock in the second round. Silva delivers superior City 1-0 after grabbing the ball wildly from inside the penalty box, the results Balotelli shot.

Shortly thereafter, Theo Walcott responded by cutting from the right as he fired a shot from his right foot. The ball can still be anticipated Hart.

Van Persie scored for Arsenal after receiving feedback breakthrough. Unfortunately, the goal disallowed because the Dutch striker was caught offside.

City to conduct bombardment defense guests. Aguero and Balotelli shot deviated slightly from the guarded gawng Szczesny.

Van Persie! Gervinho puncture in the box to see Van Persie. But Hart saved his shot right at the goal line.

Attacking each other re-occur. Zabaleta kick on goal posts after intercepting the ball from Koscielny and rewarded by Van Persie header which can still be rescued Hart.

City an opportunity to get back from Richards. After receiving feedback Silva, from the right side of the England defender off a shot that bounced wide.

Disadvantaged, Arsenal continued to attack. Substitute Andrey Arshavin shot just end up in the side of the goal and Vermaelen City successfully pushed to perfection by Hart.

Stoppage, Vermaelen try his luck by doing a fast kick from distance but deviated slightly from the goal guarded by Hart.

Game was over. Score 1-0 to win City.

Team Line-up:
Manchester City: Joe Hart, Micah Richards, Kolo Toure, Vincent Kompany, Pablo Zabaleta, Yaya Toure (Nigel De Jong 86 '), Gareth Barry, David Silva, Mario Balotelli (James Milner 73'), Samir Nasri (Edin decorative 86 ' ), Sergio Aguero

ARSENAL: Wojciech Szczesny, Per Mertesacker (Marouane Chamakh 82 '), Thomas Vermaelen, Laurent Koscielny, Johan Djourou (Miquel Iqnasi 47'), Mikel Arteta, Theo Walcott (Andrey Arshavin 69 '), Aaron Ramsey, Alex Song, Robin Van Persie , Gervinho

Cesena 0-1 Inter: Ranocchia great-header

2011-12-18T08:55:00.000-08:00

Inter have struggled to beat teams that were in the relegation zone, Cesena. Playing at home his opponent's squad for the Nerazzurri won 1-0 thanks to goals from Andrea Ranocchia.

The Italian defender is a hero gore into his team after the ball from Maicon's free kick to the goalkeeper Francesco Antonioli on 63 minutes, which became the only goal in the match.

Goalkeeper Julio Cesar also be a lifesaver Inter through action in the crucial last minute. He dispelled Abdel Ghezzal volley. Inter's goal to avoid conceding, and Claudio Ranieri remains troops come home with three points.

This is the third consecutive victory in the first Inter this season, after two previously achieved against Fiorentina and Genoa. They also add a savings figure to 23 of 15 matches, and while sitting on the steps of the fifth in the standings.

He can go down one rank Beneamata midnight if Napoli beat AS Roma at the San Paolo. Currently Napoli has 21 points from 14 games.

Meanwhile, Cesena is still circulating in the red zone, exactly in the position to-18. Of the 15 games, farm team Daniele Arrigoni's new 12-point gain, and just better than the Novara (11) and Lecce (9).

Team Line-up:

Cesena: Antonioli; Comotto, Von Bergen, Rodriguez (Benalouane 88), Lauro; Parolo, Guana, Ceccarelli (Bogdani 68); Quality, Candreva; Eder (Ghezzal 68)

Inter: Julio Cesar; Maicon, Lucio, Ranocchia, Nagatomo; Zanetti, Thiago Motta, Cambiasso, Coutinho (Obi 46); Pazzini (Forlan 82), Milito (Stankovic 89)

Juventus 2-0 Novara: Pepe, Quagliarella score

2011-12-18T08:46:00.000-08:00

Juventus only give AC Milan one day a chance to sit atop the Italian League standings. "The Old Lady" was back in place after beating Novara with the score 2-0.

Juve victory at Juventus Arena on Sunday (18/12/2011), determined by goals from Simone Pepe early in the first half and Fabio Quagliarella in the middle of the second half.

15 This results in making the collection giornata Bianconeri numbers increased to 33, or two more than AC Milan, who yesterday had sit at the top, a 2-0 victory over Siena.

Once this is Juve will face Udinese on Wednesday, before the Serie A pause until the first week of January 2012. Udinese currently has 30 points and will equal the score "The Zebra" when midnight to beat the team ranked fourth, Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico.

Team Line-up:
Juventus: Gianluigi Buffon; Giorgio Chiellini, Andrea Barzagli, Paolo De Ceglie, Stephan Lichsteiner; Andrea Pirlo (Michele Pazienza 80), Claudio Marchisio, Emanuele Giaccherini; Alessandro Del Piero (Marcelo Estigarribia 64), Fabio Quagliarella (Alessandro Matri 77), Simone Pepe

Novara: Samir Ujkani; Carlo Alberto Ludi, Matteo Centurioni, Paolo Dellafiore (Massimo Paci 19), Giuseppe Gemiti, Michel Morganella; Ivan Radavanovic, Marco Rigoni, Francesco Marianini (Filippo Porcari 55); Raffaele Rubino (Andrea Mazzarani 75), Riccardo Meggiorini

Aston Villa 0-2 Liverpool: Bellamy, Skrtel score

2011-12-18T08:35:00.000-08:00

Liverpool managed to achieve a perfect point in his visit to the headquarters of Aston Villa. The Reds won by a score of 2-0 thanks to goals from Craig Bellamy and Martin Skrtel.

The match at Villa Park on Sunday (12.18.2011), took place very exciting. Both teams played open and launch successive attacks.

However, only two goals are created, namely through Bellamy and Skrtel. Both were created in the first round.

This victory lifted Liverpool to rank sixth standings with 29 points from 15 parties. Villa, ranked tenth with a collection of 19 points.

The game

Villa had chances in the early minutes Stilian Petrov free kick. But, Pepe Reina was still able to read the direction of the ball.

Acceleration Stewart Downing on the right side in the seventh minute was too dangerous to the Villa goal. Downing released a shot that easily secured by Brad Guzan.

A minute later, Emile Heskey Liverpool goalkeeper barely. However, his header from close range leads right into the arms of Reina.

In the tenth minute, Liverpool finally managed to open the score. From a corner kick situation, created turmoil in the Villa penalty box. This condition is maximized by Bellamy to Villa goalkeeper.

Five minutes later, the visitors doubled their advantage. Corner kick is executed by Bellamy successfully forwarded by Skrtel into the Villa goal with a header.

Charles N'Zogbia work done on the 21st minute has not been a goal for Villa. Hard kick from outside the penalty box still bounced over the bar.

A few minutes later, again failed experiment N'Zogbia. Only his left foot shot hit the outside of the Liverpool goal.

In the 31st minute, Villa get the chance again. This time, Nathan Delfouneso managed to welcome Marc Albrighton's cross with a header. But, the ball did not meet the target.

Liveerpool direct hit after the restart. Daniel Agger's header forward Bellamy's cross from the right side was wide.

Moments later, Luis Suarez wasted a golden opportunity. After passing two defenders in the penalty box, he fired a hard shot from close range. His attempt was thwarted goalposts.

At minute 51, Glen Johnson's turn to get the chance. Hard kick from outside the penalty box go rushing toward the goal, but Guzan could be dismissed while flying.

Eight minutes later, the goalposts once again thwart the efforts of Suarez. It releases the ball chip has eluded Guzan, but not into the goal for hitting the pole.

Jonjo Shelvey experiments conducted some time later is also not fruitful goal. The shot from inside the box could be blocked by Guzan.

Until the long whistle sounded, the score did not change. Liverpool won 2-0.

Team Line-up:
Aston Villa: Guzan, Hutton, Dunne, Collins, Warnock, Albrighton, Delph (Weimann 80 '), Petrov, N'Zogbia, Heskey (Bannan 57'), Delfouneso

Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Skrtel, Agger, Jose Enrique, Bellamy, Adam, Shelvey (Carragher 83 '), Henderson, Downing, Suarez (Carroll 74')

QPR 0-2 Manchester United: Rooney header, Carrick great individual-goal

2011-12-18T06:30:00.000-08:00

Manchester United to temporarily take over the top of the Premier League. The assurance was obtained after the Red Devils beat host Queen's Park Rangers 2-0.

In the match at Loftus Road on Sunday (12.18.2011), Manchester United managed to surprise QPR in the first minute. When the game was only 52 seconds, Wayne Rooney has listed his name on the scoreboard.

In the second half, Manchester United added another goal. This time, Michael Carrick who made supporting the home team's goal by pretty silent.

An additional three points mengatrol position 'Red Devils' to the top ranking with a collection of 39 points from 16 matches. They displace the new Manchester City to collect 38 points. However, the City could return to the top if you can win or at least the series of counter-Arsenal match which will be held a few hours.

Meanwhile, QPR was ranked 15th, which stood at 16 points.

The game

The first attack directly MU goal to fruition. Starting Chris Smalling's header, Rooney received the ball and immediately passed to Antonio Valencia who stabbed on the right side.

Valencia then dribbled a bit before sending a cross into the goal mouth. There already exist a successful finish to Rooney's header into the top corner.

QPR threatened in the 17th minute. From a process of counter-attack, Jamie Mackie give feedback ripe to Jay Bothroyd who stand up free in the penalty box. However, the completion Bothroyd is still soaring.

Experiments conducted by Heidar Helguson in the 26th minute not produced results. Kick volley from outside the area widened to semping goal.

Two minutes later, Chelsea almost added advantage. From the corner kick situation, the ball was headed Danny Welbeck and then forwarded by Jonny Evans to the goal that was not guarded. However, the ball still hit the crossbar.

Next, turn to Phil Jones who squandered a golden opportunity. Receiving feedback breakthrough Rooney, Jones directly facing one on one with goalkeeper Radek Cerny. But, spurn Jones can still be countered Cerny with his foot.

Two minutes later, Cerny re-create the brilliant rescue. He rejected Valencia's shot from close range.

Busy attacking, defense MU so slightly loose. This condition is barely used by the mendepat Helguson space shot in front of Chelsea's goal. Bad luck for him, his shot can be driven by David de Gea by foot.

Until the first half ended, the score 1-0 to Manchester United has not changed.

Carrick doubled the lead MU in the 56th minute. Doing a solo run from midfield, midfielder back numbered 16 this past few opposing players before conquering Cerny with a shot from outside the penalty box.

In the 69th minute, Jones once again get a good chance. Shot along the ground that the release was not reachable by Cerny, but still thwarted by the crossbar.

Opportunities gained by DJ Campbell in the 75th minute have not been able to generate goals for QPR. Sontekannya continued feedback silane Adel Taarabt is still thin on the Manchester United goalkeeper.

Until the long whistle bebunyi, Manchester United managed to maintain his lead with a score of 2-0.

Team Line-up:
QPR: Cerny, Young, Connolly, Gabbidon, Traore, Wright-Phillips (Taarabt 65 '), Barton, Faurlin, Mackie, Helguson (DJ Campbell 66'), Bothroyd (Hill 75 ')

Manchester United: De Gea, Smalling, Ferdinand, Evans, Evra, Valencia, Carrick, Jones, Nani (Young 88 '), Rooney (Giggs 78'), Welbeck (Hernandez 63 ')

Santos 0-4 Barcelona: Messi double, Xavi, Fabregas score

2011-12-18T04:41:00.000-08:00

Barcelona won the Club World Cup 2011 after a 4-0 win over Santos in the final running relatively one-sided.

Barca showed his class over Santos at the International Stadium Yokohama on Sunday (12/18/2011) , with four goals without reply were noted by the dominant control of the ball.

FIFA site noted, in Barca's victory was the champion of Europe makes 71% control of the ball, leaving only 21% only for the South American champions Santos.

Appear to be a star Lionel Messi in Barca win the game with a goal to make opening and closing, ie at minute 17 and 82. Others contributed two goals Barca Xavi (24) and Cesc Fabregas (45).

The game

Barca pressed since the early minutes through Messi, but its speed can be stopped bbrp Santos player. A few minutes later Alves tried to send a cross which can still be driven Santos defender.

Barca players either controlled by the player passes the ball so that Santos at minute 8. The skin round Neymar then leads to a try through the rows behind Barca though it still fails.

Messi dribbling at minute 13 and fired a shot but goalkeeper Rafael Cabral with swiftly dismissed. Thiago did rebound effort also failed.

Barca finally lead on 17 minutes. Receiving feedback breakthrough, Messi cleverly lobbed the goalkeeper lunged upward. Santos defender chasing the ball effort also failed.

Seven minutes later, Barca added advantage. From left Dani Alves to send feedback to the penalty box, with Xavi accept it while avoiding the opponent. Xavi finished with an accurate kick.

Attacks from Santos in minute 27. Ganso release bait breakthrough that could be pursued Borges who then fired a shot straight at Valdes.

Fabregas on 29 minutes almost make a goal. Escaped the offside trap, although he shot the ball just hit the pole and away from the goal.

A few moments before halftime, Barca added a goal. Starting penetration Messi, crisis Santos was born in front of goal. Had managed to save his goal from Thiago's header, Rafael Cabral then powerless to stem the flick Fabregas.

Barca direct hit at the beginning of the second half. Messi Santos entered the penalty box and drag it to feed Fabregas who went on to kick toward the goal. But the keeper could still brushed it off

Santos right back at minute 47 of the counter-attack. In front of Neymar could be heading the ball, but the direction is still above the crossbar Valdes.

Another attack of Barca on 54 minutes. Alves sends the ball into the far side and Messi received. He then tried to kick the ball from close range through both legs Cabral. However, the ball could be arrested the Santos goalkeeper.

Three minutes later Neymar escaped the offside trap and can control the ball. But his shot could be intercepted Valdes who advanced swiftly to close the space.

Barca almost added a goal at minute 80. From the right side of goal, Dani Alves fired a shot that just hit the goalpost.

Messi added a goal on 82 minutes. Alves breakthrough release the ball to Messi, who then keep the ball nicely while to deceive the goalkeeper and then send the skin round into an empty goal.

Team Line-up:

Santos: Rafael Cabral; Edu Dracena, Leo, Danilo (Elano '31), Arouca, Durva, Henrique, Borges (Alan Kardec 78 '), Ganso (Ibson 83'), Neymar, Bruno.

Barcelona: Valdes; Alves, Pique (Mascherano 56 '), Fabregas, Puyol (Fontas 84'), Xavi, Iniesta, Messi, Thiago (Pedro 78 '), Sergio Busquets, Abidal

Sevilla 2-6 Real Madrid: Ronaldo hat-trick, Pepe, Manu sent-off

2011-12-17T15:22:00.000-08:00

Real Madrid's 6-2 win over Sevilla, the BBVA League match, at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, Saturday (12/17/2011). With these results, Madrid has the right to collect 40 points and go top, Barcelona substitute who collected 37 points.

Madrid over Cristiano Ronaldo opened the difference in the 10th minute. Goals stems from the foresight of Angel Di Maria to see and remove the bait past the host posse. Then controlled and fired the ball into Ronaldo's goalkeeper Javi Varas center.

On her return to the printer assists in the minutes for the second goal, which made Jose Maria Callejon in the 37th minute. After holding the ball outside the penalty box, Di Maria Callejon catapulted the ball toward the penalty box. With the right foot, Callejon sent the ball into the bottom left corner of Sevilla goalkeeper.

Ronaldo Real Madrid took a 3-0 lead in the 41st minute. From outside the penalty box, he fired a right foot shot, which makes the ball Karim Benzema submissions lodged in the upper left corner of the host's goal.

Towards the end of the first half, Madrid defender, Pepe, received a second yellow card due to violation of Alvaro Negredo. In these circumstances outnumbered, Madrid is able to increase the advantage goal by Di Maria in the 66th minute. With the outer side of left foot, Di Maria melesatkan ball Benzema shipment, enter the lower left corner of the goal.

Sevilla missed out through Jesus Navas in the 69th minute. From the middle of the penalty box, he fired the ball into submission Campana bottom right corner of goalkeeper Iker Casillas.

In the midst of rising business, Seville gets a red card disaster, received lineman Manu Del Moral, after breaking Alvaro Arbeloa, in the 74th minute.

Sevilla then see themselves behind 1-5, a result Ronaldo scored from the spot in the 85th minute. Federico Fazio awarded a penalty after breaking Benzema.

In the 89th minute, Hamit Altintop's turn that forced Varas picked up the ball from the goal. From the middle of the penalty box, he fired the ball into Xabi Alonso posts lower right corner of the goal.

Before dispersal, Sevilla got the second goal, from Negredo. Goal this time is also a fruit bait Campana.

During the match, Madrid had the ball as much as 52 percent and created ten golden opportunity from 17 businesses. As host of the six shots off accurately from 19 experiments.

Team Line-up:
Sevilla: Javi Varas; Federico Fazio, Emir Spahic, Fernando Navarro (Emiliano Armenteros 81), Martin Caceres; Ivan Rakitic (Campana 68), Piotr Trochowski (Frederic Kanoute 46), Gary Medel, Manu, Jesus Navas; Alvaro Negredo

Madrid: Iker Casillas: Sergio Ramos, Pepe, Marcelo, Alvaro Arbeloa: Xabi Alonso, Lassana Diarra, Cristiano Ronaldo, Jose Maria Callejon (Raul Albiol 45); Karim Benzema (Hamit Altintop 86), Angel Di Maria (Sami Khedira 67)

AC Milan 2-0 Siena: Nocerino great-finish, Ibrahimovic penalty

2011-12-17T13:49:00.000-08:00

AC Milan back to the top of the standings, after a successful bend Siena 2-0 in the League continued the Italian Serie A, Saturday (12/17/2011) .

An additional three points to make Milan booked a value of 31. They excel as a point of Juventus and Udinese respectively in second and third place. However, Milan could fall back position if Sunday (18.12.2011), Juventus and Udinese won.

Milan immediately pressing defense Siena, once the game started. Just two minutes, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has got a chance. Getting feedback Kevin-Prince Boateng, Ibrahimovic doing kick left foot. However, the ball can be blocked Siena defender.

Not discouraged, Milan continued to press. Several opportunities are created, but only cause admiration.

Siena is not without opportunities. In the 19th minute, Alessandro Gazzi successful to give feedback to Cristiano Del Grosso. Grosso then kick the ball into the goal, but can be saved Milan goalkeeper Marco Amelia.

A minute later, Kevin-Prince Boateng's turn to get the opportunity. But, the ball can kick saved Siena goalkeeper, Zeljko Brkic.

Near the end of the second half, Milan's attack intensified. In the 38th minute, Clarence Seedorf has a golden opportunity when he gets bait Ibrahimovic. However, the ball can kick the Brkic controlled, although leading to a corner. Until the first half ended, not one goal created from both camps.

Entering the second half, Milan did not relax their attacks. They have few opportunities. Strong defense Siena complicate Milan attack. However, in the 55th minute, Antonio Nocerino broke the deadlock and bring Milan winning 1-0.

His goal is not separated from the role of Robinho. He entered the penalty box chasing bait. However, since closed, he did pull the bait. Nocerino was immediately the first kick. Kick the ball into the left corner leads Siena, failed to arrest Brkic.

This goal seems to make Siena started to sway. While Milan is more freely able to suppress. In the 63rd minute, forced Brkic offense to Kevin-Prince Boateng in the forbidden box. The referee immediately pointed to the spot. Ibrahimovic is the executioner, with easy to find the net Brkic, brought Milan 2-0.

Milan are still hungry for goals. They tried to suppress setiak opportunity. However, Siena also take the fight to catch up tight. No additional goals until the game ends and Milan eventually won 2-0.

Teams Line-up:
AC Milan: 1-Marco Amelia; 33-Thiago Silva, 5-Philippe Mexes, 2-Taye Taiwo, 25-Daniele Bonera, 4-Mark Van Bommel, 27-Kevin-Prince Boateng (28-Urby Emanuelson 73), 22 - Antonio Nocerino, 10-Clarence Seedorf (18-Alberto Aquilan 55), 11-Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 70-Robinho (7-Pato 66)

Siena: 1-Zeljko Brkic; 19-Claudio Terzi, 13-Luca Rossettini, 3-Cristiano Del Grosso, 2-Roberto Vitiello, 14-Alessandro Gazzi (17-Paolo Grossi 60), 36-Francesco Bolzoni, 83-Ferreira Reginaldo ( Gaetano D'Agostino 10-56), 6-Mariano de Almeida Angelo, 11-Emanuele Calaio, 23-Franco Brienza (22-Mattia Destro 82)

Schalke 5-0 Werder Bremen:Raul Hattrick, Huntelaar great-finish

2011-12-17T13:43:00.000-08:00

Schalke 04 successful landslide victory at home to Werder Bremen 5-0. Three of the five goals scored by striker Schalke their geeks, Raul Gonzales.

Playing at the Veltins Arena, Sauturday (17/12/2011), Raul started the hat trick in the 16th minute. Four minutes later, the former Real Madrid striker scored his second goal.

Raul complement hattricknya by scoring in the 63rd minute. Two goals from Kyriakos Papadopoulos and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar lock the 5-0 win for the host.

This victory did not change the positions of both team standings. Schalke still inhabit ranked third with a collection of 34 points. While Bremen was ranked fifth with 29 points.

Team Line-up:

Schalke 04: Unnerstall, Matip, Papadopoulos, Fuchs, Hwedes, Jones, Jurado (Baumjohann 74 '), Hger, Huntelaar (Marica 77'), Pukki (Draxler 57 '), Ral

Werder Bremen: Wiese, Naldo, Wolf, Schmitz, Prdl (Arnautovic 45 '), Arnautovic, Bargfrede, Trinks (Wesley74'), Ignjovski, Fritz, Rosenberg, Pizarro