ACL Matchday Two Preview - West Asia: Al Hilal Hungry For More Points
The powerhouse is on the march… Share West: Group D In Group D, Al Hilal are favourites to beat Mes Kerman in Riyadh after Eric Gerets’ side trounced Al Sadd 3-0 in Doha last month with a brace from Saudi Arabia striker Yasser Al Qahtani and a late third from Brazilian Thiago Neves. Hilal, who secured the 2009-10 Saudi league title in January and won the Crown Prince Cup in February, are among the tournament favourites following a superb…
ACL Matchday Two Preview - West Asia: Al Hilal Hungry For More Points
The powerhouse is on the march… Share West: Group D In Group D, Al Hilal are favourites to beat Mes Kerman in Riyadh after Eric Gerets’ side trounced Al Sadd 3-0 in Doha last month with a brace from Saudi Arabia striker Yasser Al Qahtani and a late third from Brazilian Thiago Neves. Hilal, who secured the 2009-10 Saudi league title in January and won the Crown Prince Cup in February, are among the tournament favourites following a superb…
Sevilla ‘Keeper Andres Palop: Real Madrid Defeat Motivates Us
The veteran stopper says his side showed they are a match for any side… By Paul Madden Share Sevilla goalkeeper Andres Palop has stated that Saturday’s defeat to Real Madrid “hurt” his side but insisted that los Nervionenses can use the game as motivation, declaring that the defeat at the Bernabeu…
Sevilla ‘Keeper Andres Palop: Real Madrid Defeat Motivates Us
The veteran stopper says his side showed they are a match for any side… By Paul Madden Share Sevilla goalkeeper Andres Palop has stated that Saturday’s defeat to Real Madrid “hurt” his side but insisted that los Nervionenses can use the game as motivation, declaring that the defeat at the Bernabeu…
ACL Matchday Two Preview - East Asia: Pohang Steelers Look To Get Back On Track
The champs want to bounce back… Share Pohang Steelers will strive to get their AFC Champions league title defence back on track on Wednesday when they host first-timers Sanfrecce Hiroshima, two weeks after a surprise loss to Adelaide United. The Group H clash is one of eight matchday two ties on Wednesday. Pohang regained their winning touch at the Steelyard on Saturday when they beat Daegu 2-1 in their K-League opener with goals from No Byung-joon, who headed in national teammate Kim Jae-sung’s corner, and Almir, one of three new Brazilian strikers at the club. Pohang coach Waldemar Lemos hopes the victory will spur his…
ACL Matchday Two Preview - East Asia: Pohang Steelers Look To Get Back On Track
The champs want to bounce back… Share Pohang Steelers will strive to get their AFC Champions league title defence back on track on Wednesday when they host first-timers Sanfrecce Hiroshima, two weeks after a surprise loss to Adelaide United. The Group H clash is one of eight matchday two ties on Wednesday. Pohang regained their winning touch at the Steelyard on Saturday when they beat Daegu 2-1 in their K-League opener with goals from No Byung-joon, who headed in national teammate Kim Jae-sung’s corner, and Almir, one of three new Brazilian strikers at the club. Pohang coach Waldemar Lemos hopes the victory will spur his…
Valencia Midfielder Ruben Baraja Insists Los Che Must Respect Werder Bremen
The veteran midfielder stresses importance of winning the first leg… By Paul Madden Share Valencia veteran Ruben Baraja has declared that his side must respect Werder Bremen when the Bundesliga side visit the Mestalla in the quarter finals of the Europa…
Valencia Midfielder Ruben Baraja Insists Los Che Must Respect Werder Bremen
The veteran midfielder stresses importance of winning the first leg… By Paul Madden Share Valencia veteran Ruben Baraja has declared that his side must respect Werder Bremen when the Bundesliga side visit the Mestalla in the quarter finals of the Europa…
Arsenal, Bayern Munich reach Champions League semifinals - Soccer - SI.com
Story Highlights Nicklas Bendnter powered Arsenal to Champions League semis with hat trick Four-time champ Bayern Munich dispatched Fiorentina on aggregate goals Arsenal trailed 2-1 on aggregate goals entering match against FC Porto PRINT EMAIL ARTICLEURL FACEBOOK DIGG TWITTER RSS SHARE LONDON (AP) — Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner atoned for a poor performance over the weekend by scoring a hat trick in a 5-0 win over FC Porto for the Gunners to advance to the quarterfinals of the Champions League on Tuesday. Arsenal overturned a 2-1 deficit from the first leg last month to advance 6-2 on aggregate. Porto has now lost its last seven matches in London and this was the Portuguese side’s…
Arsenal, Bayern Munich reach Champions League semifinals - Soccer - SI.com
Story Highlights Nicklas Bendnter powered Arsenal to Champions League semis with hat trick Four-time champ Bayern Munich dispatched Fiorentina on aggregate goals Arsenal trailed 2-1 on aggregate goals entering match against FC Porto PRINT EMAIL ARTICLEURL FACEBOOK DIGG TWITTER RSS SHARE LONDON (AP) — Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner atoned for a poor performance over the weekend by scoring a hat trick in a 5-0 win over FC Porto for the Gunners to advance to the quarterfinals of the Champions League on Tuesday. Arsenal overturned a 2-1 deficit from the first leg last month to advance 6-2 on aggregate. Porto has now lost its last seven matches in London and this was the Portuguese side’s…
