Saturday, March 14, 2009
arsenal
this post is being typed at 11.30 right now russian force andrei arashvin has scored a beauty at just 2 mins into the game.
manu gets stopped by the red boys
Ronaldo's opener came from a well-taken spot kick on 22 minutes after Pepe Reina had brought down Park Ji-Sung with a reckless challenge in the Liverpool penalty area.
But United's lead lasted just six minutes as the visitors launched a thrilling comeback, sparked by two uncharacteristic errors from a defensive unit that has been lauded for much of the season.
First, the usually unflappable Nemanja Vidic opted to allow a long Martin Skrtel clearance to bounce, allowing the snappy Torres to apply pressure on him. The Serb duly cracked as he was outmuscled by the Liverpool striker, who ran in on goal and beat Edwin van der Sar with a typically cool finish.
And then just before half-time, Patrice Evra - much like Reina before him - made a terrible error of judgement with a trip on Gerrard as the Liverpool skipper burst into the United box.
As with the earlier penalty, referee Alan Wiley had no choice but to point to the spot, from where Gerrard kept his nerve to fire past Van der Sar and put Liverpool into a half-time lead.
United started the second half with real intent, but another awkward moment from Vidic in the 76th minute saw the Serb fail to control the ball on his thigh, allowing Gerrard to rob him and burst forward.
Vidic tabgled with Gerrard and hauled him down. Once again, referee Wiley had little option with how to react and this time a red card was produced. To make matters worse for United, Aurelio stepped up to fire the resulting free-kick into the top right hand corner and put Liverpool 3-1 up.
Substitute Andrea Dossena completed the rout in injury time with a fine chip over Van der Sar after the United back line, Rio Ferdinand more specifically, once again failed to deal with a long ball forward.Ronaldo's opener came from a well-taken spot kick on 22 minutes after Pepe Reina had brought down Park Ji-Sung with a reckless challenge in the Liverpool penalty area.
But United's lead lasted just six minutes as the visitors launched a thrilling comeback, sparked by two uncharacteristic errors from a defensive unit that has been lauded for much of the season.
First, the usually unflappable Nemanja Vidic opted to allow a long Martin Skrtel clearance to bounce, allowing the snappy Torres to apply pressure on him. The Serb duly cracked as he was outmuscled by the Liverpool striker, who ran in on goal and beat Edwin van der Sar with a typically cool finish.
And then just before half-time, Patrice Evra - much like Reina before him - made a terrible error of judgement with a trip on Gerrard as the Liverpool skipper burst into the United box.
As with the earlier penalty, referee Alan Wiley had no choice but to point to the spot, from where Gerrard kept his nerve to fire past Van der Sar and put Liverpool into a half-time lead.
United started the second half with real intent, but another awkward moment from Vidic in the 76th minute saw the Serb fail to control the ball on his thigh, allowing Gerrard to rob him and burst forward.
Vidic tabgled with Gerrard and hauled him down. Once again, referee Wiley had little option with how to react and this time a red card was produced. To make matters worse for United, Aurelio stepped up to fire the resulting free-kick into the top right hand corner and put Liverpool 3-1 up.
Substitute Andrea Dossena completed the rout in injury time with a fine chip over Van der Sar after the United back line, Rio Ferdinand more specifically, once again failed to deal with a long ball forward.
But United's lead lasted just six minutes as the visitors launched a thrilling comeback, sparked by two uncharacteristic errors from a defensive unit that has been lauded for much of the season.
First, the usually unflappable Nemanja Vidic opted to allow a long Martin Skrtel clearance to bounce, allowing the snappy Torres to apply pressure on him. The Serb duly cracked as he was outmuscled by the Liverpool striker, who ran in on goal and beat Edwin van der Sar with a typically cool finish.
And then just before half-time, Patrice Evra - much like Reina before him - made a terrible error of judgement with a trip on Gerrard as the Liverpool skipper burst into the United box.
As with the earlier penalty, referee Alan Wiley had no choice but to point to the spot, from where Gerrard kept his nerve to fire past Van der Sar and put Liverpool into a half-time lead.
United started the second half with real intent, but another awkward moment from Vidic in the 76th minute saw the Serb fail to control the ball on his thigh, allowing Gerrard to rob him and burst forward.
Vidic tabgled with Gerrard and hauled him down. Once again, referee Wiley had little option with how to react and this time a red card was produced. To make matters worse for United, Aurelio stepped up to fire the resulting free-kick into the top right hand corner and put Liverpool 3-1 up.
Substitute Andrea Dossena completed the rout in injury time with a fine chip over Van der Sar after the United back line, Rio Ferdinand more specifically, once again failed to deal with a long ball forward.Ronaldo's opener came from a well-taken spot kick on 22 minutes after Pepe Reina had brought down Park Ji-Sung with a reckless challenge in the Liverpool penalty area.
But United's lead lasted just six minutes as the visitors launched a thrilling comeback, sparked by two uncharacteristic errors from a defensive unit that has been lauded for much of the season.
First, the usually unflappable Nemanja Vidic opted to allow a long Martin Skrtel clearance to bounce, allowing the snappy Torres to apply pressure on him. The Serb duly cracked as he was outmuscled by the Liverpool striker, who ran in on goal and beat Edwin van der Sar with a typically cool finish.
And then just before half-time, Patrice Evra - much like Reina before him - made a terrible error of judgement with a trip on Gerrard as the Liverpool skipper burst into the United box.
As with the earlier penalty, referee Alan Wiley had no choice but to point to the spot, from where Gerrard kept his nerve to fire past Van der Sar and put Liverpool into a half-time lead.
United started the second half with real intent, but another awkward moment from Vidic in the 76th minute saw the Serb fail to control the ball on his thigh, allowing Gerrard to rob him and burst forward.
Vidic tabgled with Gerrard and hauled him down. Once again, referee Wiley had little option with how to react and this time a red card was produced. To make matters worse for United, Aurelio stepped up to fire the resulting free-kick into the top right hand corner and put Liverpool 3-1 up.
Substitute Andrea Dossena completed the rout in injury time with a fine chip over Van der Sar after the United back line, Rio Ferdinand more specifically, once again failed to deal with a long ball forward.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Monday, March 9, 2009
arsenal adebayor
Arsene Wenger has admitted Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor will miss Arsenal's Champions League tie with Roma on Wednesday but the Gunners manager hopes Ivory Coast defender Kolo Toure will be fit.
Adebayor has been sidelined for a month after suffering a hamstring injury in the goalless Premier League draw with Tottenham and will not travel to Italy for the last 16 second leg clash as Arsenal try to hold onto their one-goal lead.
Although Toure missed Sunday's FA Cup victory over Burnley with a minor injury, Wenger believes he has a good chance of recovering in time.
"Adebayor definitely won't be able to play, but I will wait to see what the report is on Kolo before I decide what my starting XI will be," Wenger said
Adebayor has been sidelined for a month after suffering a hamstring injury in the goalless Premier League draw with Tottenham and will not travel to Italy for the last 16 second leg clash as Arsenal try to hold onto their one-goal lead.
Although Toure missed Sunday's FA Cup victory over Burnley with a minor injury, Wenger believes he has a good chance of recovering in time.
"Adebayor definitely won't be able to play, but I will wait to see what the report is on Kolo before I decide what my starting XI will be," Wenger said
Saturday, March 7, 2009
man u walk over Fulham
Fulham took a walkover from Man utd.0-4 was the score.Tevez scored twice as mufc cruised into the FA Cup semi-finals with a 4-0 stroll against Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Rooney and Park Ji-Sung claimed the other goals as United secured a comprehensive victory that keeps their hopes of a quintuple very much alive.
Tevez's second was a the pick of the bunch, a fizzing 25-yarder that effectively ended the match as a contest at 2-0 late in the first half.
Rooney and Park Ji-Sung claimed the other goals as United secured a comprehensive victory that keeps their hopes of a quintuple very much alive.
Tevez's second was a the pick of the bunch, a fizzing 25-yarder that effectively ended the match as a contest at 2-0 late in the first half.
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