Monday, January 31st, 2011
In a lively first half, the visitors came out in fine form. Papiss Cisse had a shot saved in the opening seconds, and Freiburg created a few more chances before the 24th minute, when Flum finished an intricate passing sequence with a well-taken goal. The Breisgau Cedric Makiadi had a close-ranged shotStuttgart were vastly improved in the second half, at least from a defensive point of view. The .. more …
Monday, January 31st, 2011
In Sevilla’s La Liga match against Deportivo La Corua, they managed to get their goalkeeper sent off when they were down 1-0. Depor quickly doubled this lead to 2-0, and Sevilla appeared to face an .. more …
Monday, January 31st, 2011
The American playmaker has two goals in 15 international caps, but has largely failed to capitalize on his potential. Since leaving MLS in 2007, Adu has scored three goals in 32 appearances. Only one .. more …
Monday, January 31st, 2011
But it was Oezil who could have restored parity with a free-kick on 70 minutes. However, the Germany international midfielder was unlucky not to have found the net with his well-taken strike. Oezil .. more …
Monday, January 31st, 2011
Near the end of FC Edmonton’s exhibition-filled season this past summer, Fath was interviewed by the Toronto Sun . “We have to have a new stadium,” he said. “Once the season is finished we’re going to begin to do a lot of work toward making that happen.” Obviously a stadium was not going to be ready for the 2011 season, but Fath does not see Foote Field as home for very long.”We’re .. more …
Monday, January 31st, 2011
Yuto Nagatomo (LB, Japan): Probably the tournament’s best player, it was entirely appropriate that the left back set up Tandanari Lee for the extra time winner against Australia in the final. His surging runs forward from deep were a hallmark of Japan’s attacking play and his contributions were telling. Not only did he create goals but he also prevented them, often covering for his .. more …
Monday, January 31st, 2011
Legrottaglie has fallen out-of-favour at the Bianconeri, with coach Luigi Del Neri opting to use Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci as his prefferred centre-back pairing.The 34-year-old says he will be telling the Turin management how he feels about them before joining the Rossoneri.”Tomorrow, I will be going to Milan to sign,” the former Italian international stated to Sky. “When I say my .. more …
Monday, January 31st, 2011
Brazilians Julio Cesar and Coutinho both made returns from injury, while defenders Andrea Ranocchia and Davide Santon replaced the suspended Cristian Chivu and Ivan Cordoba at the back. New signings Pazzini and Houssine Kharja started on the bench. Palermo’s line-up had no surprises as they stuck with their usual trident attack of Javier Pastore and Josip Ilicic supporting Fabrizio Miccoli.It was .. more …
Monday, January 31st, 2011
Agger discussed the Dalglish-effect since his arrival at Anfield, saying the manager hopes to bring a more fluid playing style to Liverpool’s game.”He’s (Dalglish) such a big personality and his name is so big around this club and this city, it’s unbelievable. He’s been here for a few weeks now and I can say that I like his style of football,” said the Dane, according to the club’s .. more …
Monday, January 31st, 2011
Smith, a veteran attacking midfielder signed by the Rapids in summer of 2009, was one of the Rapids’ key contributors in their run to the 2010 MLS Cup title. He made 26 appearances, including 19 starts, scoring one goal and racking up a team-leading nine assists. However, the Scot struggled with injury in the postseason and only appeared in two playoff games. The 30-year-old did, however, go 90 .. more …
