Preki-USA
15-11-2006, 06:06
Division 2: Matchday 2
The difference in most of the matches for matchday two was razor thin. The results showed the true parody in the division where pundits saw as many as 6 teams with realistic promotion chances. Without further delay, lets get to the matches.
Just a reminder:
0-4 = 0 goals
5-8 = 1 goal
9-12 = 2 goals
13-16 = 3 goals
17-20 = 4 goals
Division 2
Preki 2-2 Del Piero
Sheed 1-2 Rafa
Cranie 1-1 Phat
Jamster 2-2 HP
The G 0-1 Charlie
Match of the Day:
Preki vs Del Piero: 2 - 2
This was a highly anticipated match-up going before kick-off and it when it was all said and done it could be said that it lived up to the hype.
The match, however, appeared to be something of a dud with Preki's Merseysiders going ahead 2-0 inside of 25 minutes.
The first goal came off a Simao corner that Didier Drogba powerfully headed home inside the front post.
DP's side appeared to still be reeling five minutes later when Michael Ballack unleashed a 30 yard wonder strike that found the back of the net.
The match then found a level point for a while as both teams went back and forth giving their best shot. Bastian Schweinsteiger did yeoman's work down the right flank for DP causing Giorgio Chiellini many problems. These problems, however, could not be converted into goal as Gilardino appeared at a complete loss in front of goal.
The game took a drastic turn once four minutes of stoppage time was announced and Preki appeared to have bagged the first victory of the young campaign.
Collocini had the ball on his foot but misplayed it right iinto speedy striker Obafemi Martins. Martins went straight to goal but was denied by a charging Morgan De Scantis. The rebound came out to Rafael Van der Vaart and he converted for a goal. Almost immediately the DPs were scrambling to get the ball from the net and restart play.
Just over 2 minutes later Schweinsteiger was fouled by Chiellini along the right wing. The resulting free kick was delivered by Pirlo right on the head of Daniel Van Buyten who made no mistake in converting the equalizer.
The stunned Merseysiders and their fans were left to think about what could have been, while the DPs were happy with their scraped point.
Goals
Drogba (17)
Ballack (22)
Van der Vaart (91)
Van Buyten (93)
Assists
Simao (17)
Pirol (93)
MOTM:
http://i.eurosport.com/2006/10/08/312217-1463620-458-238.jpg
Ballack
Other Results
Rafa vs. Sheed 2 - 1
Rafa FC continued thier suprising season by picking up their second victory after having none the past two years. They are now positioned atop the table.
The game got underway when Papa Boba Diop picked out a streaking Migi Gonzalez for the first goal of the game. The young chilean got in behind the defense and showed some cool finishing.
Sheed's side showed they were no pushovers however when Andy Johnson converted from the spot after Robert Kovac conceded a penalty by taking down a dangerous Harry Kewell.
Rafa showed that this season they have the killer instinct when Roberto Carlos found Luka Modric trailing the play at the back post. Modric converted the half-volley and sealed the deal.
Goals
Gonzalez (15)
Andy Johnson(44)
Modric (66)
Assists
Diop(15)
Carlos (66)
MOTM:
http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/fifa/afp/20020531/i/134963239.jpg
Diop
Phat vs. Martin_Cranie 1 - 1
In a bit of a stale bore draw Martin_Cranie's men tied Norway Utd. 1-1. Both teams convereted their only real opportunities on the day.
Goals
Gudjohnsen (22)
Klose(39)
Assists
Zambrotta (39)
MOTM:
http://img.lenta.ru/news/2006/08/14/zambrotta/picture.jpg
Zambrotta
Jamster vs. HP 2 - 2
All over the tv and radio the pundits were calling for a blowout by Heracles SC but Jamster's men showed they are no push overs and have as much a right as any to the D2 crown.
The teams swapped goals twice and the 1 point was a fair result.
Fillipo Inzaghi kept his incredible scoring run going by netting both of Jamster's goals, the first off of a Bonaventure Kalou cross and the second coming on a mistake by Ricardo Carvahlo that he slipped into the net.
HP's scoring came after a great individual run by youngster Yohan Gourcuff who beat two defenders and slotted Crespo through on goal for his second goal of the season. Mutu was on the board once again as he got behind the defence and ran onto a Kaladze clearance.
Goals
Inzaghi (39)
Crespo(57)
Inzaghi (70)
Mutu (77)
Assists
Kalou (39)
Gourcuff (57)
Kaladze (77)
MOTM:
http://i.sportitalia.com/2006/09/10/307127-1405861-458-238.jpg
Inzaghi
Charlie vs. The -G- 1 - 0
Charlie's men got the three points and will be happy, although they could have been more clinical in front of goal only winning 1-0.
Roy Makaay made no mistake with the service from Mancini and took the lead early. Makaay and strike partner Robbie Keane can count at least three other occasions when they should have scored again if it weren't for the heroic goalkeeping of Sebastian Frey.
Goals
Makaay (22)
Assists
Mancini (22)
MOTM:
http://www.elecash.org/blog/wp-images/imagenes/marquez.jpg
Marquez
BEST XI of the WEEK
----------------Frey------------------
----Marquez--Van Buyten--R. Carlos----
----------------------------------------
-------------Ballack--Diop----------------
-Schweinsteiger------------Gourcuff-----
----------------------------------------
--------Klose---Inzaghi---Drogba--------
Keeper
Frey: Was impressive in giving up just one to lethal attack force.
Defence
Marquez: Contributed to a shutout without taking a wrong step.
Van Buyten: Netted a great late goal and gave Adriano fits.
R. Carlos: Proving to be real creative force for table toppers with his second assist.
Midfield
Ballack: pure inspiration on his goal.
Diop: Rafa F.C. captain showed great leadership in another win.
Schweinsteiger: absolute dynamo once more, proving to be a real treat.
Gourcuff: just scratching the surface for this future star, great assist again.
Forwards
Klose: Scored with a agreat shot.
Inzaghi: continues reign atop score sheet with a brace.
Drogba: On form and on target with header
http://img458.imageshack.us/img458/1079/d2tablead9.png
http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/7126/d2goalscorersandassistedy8.jpg
The difference in most of the matches for matchday two was razor thin. The results showed the true parody in the division where pundits saw as many as 6 teams with realistic promotion chances. Without further delay, lets get to the matches.
Just a reminder:
0-4 = 0 goals
5-8 = 1 goal
9-12 = 2 goals
13-16 = 3 goals
17-20 = 4 goals
Division 2
Preki 2-2 Del Piero
Sheed 1-2 Rafa
Cranie 1-1 Phat
Jamster 2-2 HP
The G 0-1 Charlie
Match of the Day:
Preki vs Del Piero: 2 - 2
This was a highly anticipated match-up going before kick-off and it when it was all said and done it could be said that it lived up to the hype.
The match, however, appeared to be something of a dud with Preki's Merseysiders going ahead 2-0 inside of 25 minutes.
The first goal came off a Simao corner that Didier Drogba powerfully headed home inside the front post.
DP's side appeared to still be reeling five minutes later when Michael Ballack unleashed a 30 yard wonder strike that found the back of the net.
The match then found a level point for a while as both teams went back and forth giving their best shot. Bastian Schweinsteiger did yeoman's work down the right flank for DP causing Giorgio Chiellini many problems. These problems, however, could not be converted into goal as Gilardino appeared at a complete loss in front of goal.
The game took a drastic turn once four minutes of stoppage time was announced and Preki appeared to have bagged the first victory of the young campaign.
Collocini had the ball on his foot but misplayed it right iinto speedy striker Obafemi Martins. Martins went straight to goal but was denied by a charging Morgan De Scantis. The rebound came out to Rafael Van der Vaart and he converted for a goal. Almost immediately the DPs were scrambling to get the ball from the net and restart play.
Just over 2 minutes later Schweinsteiger was fouled by Chiellini along the right wing. The resulting free kick was delivered by Pirlo right on the head of Daniel Van Buyten who made no mistake in converting the equalizer.
The stunned Merseysiders and their fans were left to think about what could have been, while the DPs were happy with their scraped point.
Goals
Drogba (17)
Ballack (22)
Van der Vaart (91)
Van Buyten (93)
Assists
Simao (17)
Pirol (93)
MOTM:
http://i.eurosport.com/2006/10/08/312217-1463620-458-238.jpg
Ballack
Other Results
Rafa vs. Sheed 2 - 1
Rafa FC continued thier suprising season by picking up their second victory after having none the past two years. They are now positioned atop the table.
The game got underway when Papa Boba Diop picked out a streaking Migi Gonzalez for the first goal of the game. The young chilean got in behind the defense and showed some cool finishing.
Sheed's side showed they were no pushovers however when Andy Johnson converted from the spot after Robert Kovac conceded a penalty by taking down a dangerous Harry Kewell.
Rafa showed that this season they have the killer instinct when Roberto Carlos found Luka Modric trailing the play at the back post. Modric converted the half-volley and sealed the deal.
Goals
Gonzalez (15)
Andy Johnson(44)
Modric (66)
Assists
Diop(15)
Carlos (66)
MOTM:
http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/fifa/afp/20020531/i/134963239.jpg
Diop
Phat vs. Martin_Cranie 1 - 1
In a bit of a stale bore draw Martin_Cranie's men tied Norway Utd. 1-1. Both teams convereted their only real opportunities on the day.
Goals
Gudjohnsen (22)
Klose(39)
Assists
Zambrotta (39)
MOTM:
http://img.lenta.ru/news/2006/08/14/zambrotta/picture.jpg
Zambrotta
Jamster vs. HP 2 - 2
All over the tv and radio the pundits were calling for a blowout by Heracles SC but Jamster's men showed they are no push overs and have as much a right as any to the D2 crown.
The teams swapped goals twice and the 1 point was a fair result.
Fillipo Inzaghi kept his incredible scoring run going by netting both of Jamster's goals, the first off of a Bonaventure Kalou cross and the second coming on a mistake by Ricardo Carvahlo that he slipped into the net.
HP's scoring came after a great individual run by youngster Yohan Gourcuff who beat two defenders and slotted Crespo through on goal for his second goal of the season. Mutu was on the board once again as he got behind the defence and ran onto a Kaladze clearance.
Goals
Inzaghi (39)
Crespo(57)
Inzaghi (70)
Mutu (77)
Assists
Kalou (39)
Gourcuff (57)
Kaladze (77)
MOTM:
http://i.sportitalia.com/2006/09/10/307127-1405861-458-238.jpg
Inzaghi
Charlie vs. The -G- 1 - 0
Charlie's men got the three points and will be happy, although they could have been more clinical in front of goal only winning 1-0.
Roy Makaay made no mistake with the service from Mancini and took the lead early. Makaay and strike partner Robbie Keane can count at least three other occasions when they should have scored again if it weren't for the heroic goalkeeping of Sebastian Frey.
Goals
Makaay (22)
Assists
Mancini (22)
MOTM:
http://www.elecash.org/blog/wp-images/imagenes/marquez.jpg
Marquez
BEST XI of the WEEK
----------------Frey------------------
----Marquez--Van Buyten--R. Carlos----
----------------------------------------
-------------Ballack--Diop----------------
-Schweinsteiger------------Gourcuff-----
----------------------------------------
--------Klose---Inzaghi---Drogba--------
Keeper
Frey: Was impressive in giving up just one to lethal attack force.
Defence
Marquez: Contributed to a shutout without taking a wrong step.
Van Buyten: Netted a great late goal and gave Adriano fits.
R. Carlos: Proving to be real creative force for table toppers with his second assist.
Midfield
Ballack: pure inspiration on his goal.
Diop: Rafa F.C. captain showed great leadership in another win.
Schweinsteiger: absolute dynamo once more, proving to be a real treat.
Gourcuff: just scratching the surface for this future star, great assist again.
Forwards
Klose: Scored with a agreat shot.
Inzaghi: continues reign atop score sheet with a brace.
Drogba: On form and on target with header
http://img458.imageshack.us/img458/1079/d2tablead9.png
http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/7126/d2goalscorersandassistedy8.jpg