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Standard Liege 2 – 3 Arsenal Highlights

by Rocwood on 16 September, 2009

Eduardo grabs a late winner as Arsenal recover from 2-0 down to secure a precious 3-2 win against Standard Liege in a thrilling Champions League Group H opener.

Eliaquim Mangala shot in and Milan Jovanovic had given Standard Liege a shock 2-0 lead before Nicklas Bendtner pulled one back.

Song set up Belgium international Vermaelen to equalize for Arsenal going into the last 10 minutes, before Eduardo kneed Cesc Fabregas’ corner over the line in the 82nd minute.

2′ 1-0 Mangala [Srandard Liege]

5′ 2-0 (pen) Jovanovic [Standard Liege]

45′ 2-1 Bendner [Arsenal]

79′ 2-2 Vermaelen [Arsenal]

81′ Eduardo Da Silva [Arsenal]

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FC Zurich 2-5 Real Madrid Highlights

by Rocwood on 16 September, 2009

Cristiano Ronaldo ensured Real Madrid kicked off their UEFA Champions League campaign successfully as they eventually coasted to victory with a 5-2 win against FC Zurich on Tuesday.

The world’s most expensive player opened his European scoring account for the Spanish giants from a trademark free-kick before Raul Gonzalez and Gonzalo Higuain added further first-half goals to put Real in the box-seat.

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Cristiano Ronaldo. Madrid Min. 26

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Chelsea 1- 0 FC Porto highlights

September 15, 2009

Chelsea started their quest to claim the Champions League crown that has remained tantalisingly out of reach with a hard-fought victory against Porto at Stamford Bridge.
Nicolas Anelka’s strike early in the second half proved decisive against a dangerous Porto side that even threatened to snatch a point as Chelsea survived anxious moments in the closing [...]

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Besiktas 0 – 1 Manchester United highlights

September 15, 2009

Paul Scholes earned Manchester United a hard-fought win at Besiktas in their opening Champions League Group B game.
Scholes steered in a header after Nani’s stinging shot had been parried into his path by keeper Hakan Arikan.
The goal was reward for United’s persistence in trying to find a way through the massed Besiktas ranks in a [...]

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UEFA Overturn Eduardos Ban

September 15, 2009

UEFA have went back on their decision to ban Eduardo for 2 games for “diving” against Celtic in a European Qualifier, leaving him eligible to start Arsenals campaign tomorrow night.
Here is a replay of the incident:

Eduardo said on Arsenals website:
“I’m very pleased that we have finally arrived at the truth,
All we needed to do was [...]

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Tottenham 1 – 3 Manchester United Highlights

September 11, 2009

Manchester United beat Spurs 3-1, despite having Paul Scholes sent off. Jermaine Defoe gave Tottenham the lead in under a minute with an excellent overheard kick, but Ryan Giggs stunning free kick equalised.
Anderson fired home his first United goal from the edge of the box, before Scholes saw red for two bookings.
Peter Crouch hit the [...]

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England 5 – 1 Croatia Highlights

September 10, 2009

England destroyed Croatia 5-1 tonight to seal their World Cup 2010 place, even although a draw would have been enough after Ukraine failed to beat Belarus.
England: Green, Johnson, Terry, Upson, Ashley Cole, Lennon (Beckham 80), Barry, Lampard, Gerrard (Milner 81), Rooney, Heskey (Defoe 60).
Subs Not Used: Foster, Brown, Bridge, Crouch.
Booked: Terry.
Goals: Lampard 8 pen, Gerrard [...]

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Benfica 8 – 1 V. Setubal Highlights

September 2, 2009

I don’t have much information on this game, but since it was such a high scoring one I figured you might want to see the goals
Benfica scorers:

Garcia 16’
Luisão 21’
Cardozo 29’ (pen.), 65’, 75’
Aimar 35’
Ramires 37’
Gomes 85’

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Worst Tackle Ever? (video post)

August 31, 2009

This assault tackle was carried out by Axel Witsel of Standard Liege, on the Anderlecht player Marcin Wasilewski.

Awful tackle – and from a player once linked to the big 4 English teams as a potential transfer target.
What is the opinion on this one? Was it just a poorly timed tackle, or did he set out [...]

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Juventus 3 – 0 Seongnam Ilhwa Highlights

July 29, 2009

Juventus 3 – 0 Seongnam Ilhwa Highlights

Juventus win 3-0 against Seongnam Ilhwa a Group A Peace Cup encounter. Iaquinta, Diego and Legrottaglie scored for the Italians. Brazilian Diego confirms once again that he is a solid addition for the next season. Watch all goals in the above embedded video.

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Real Madrid 4 – 2 LDU de Quito Highlights

July 29, 2009

Real Madrid 4 – 2 LDU de Quito Highlights

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal for Real in the Peace Cup friendlier played against LDU de Quito. The Portuguese superstar managed a pk goal, just after the halftime break. It was the opening goal of the game. 5 more goals where scored in this 2nd half, [...]

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Italy 0 – 3 Brazil Highlights

June 22, 2009

Italy 0 – 3 Brazil Highlights

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Brazil demolished Italy last evening to finish group B with maximum points and place their bid for the Confederations Cup trophy. The Italians crashed out of the competition, ending only on the 3rd spot [...]

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