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Division 1
Matchday 2
Game Of The Week
D1 Matchday 2: La Naranja Mechanica 1-1 Newton Heath
La Naranja Mechanica XI
GK: Heurelho Gomes
LB: Fabio Grosso
CB: Jonathan Woodgate http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/4407/staruh7.png
CB: Jamie Carragher
RB: Arne Friedrich
DM: Momo Sissoko
CM: Xavi Hernandez (c)
CM: Ivan De La Pena
LWF: Ronaldinho
RWF: Martin Petrov (sub 70)
CF: Dirk Kuyt (sub 70)
Subs used:
Robinho (sub 70)
Samuel Eto'o (sub 70)
Newton Heath XI:
GK: Iker Casillas
LB: Arthur Boka
CB: Rio Ferdinand
CB: Fabio Cannavaro
RB: Giourkas Seitaridis
DM: Mahamadou Diarra
CM: Yaya Toure (sub 75)
CM: Julio Baptista (sub 79)
LWF: Joe Cole
RWF: Robin van Persie (sub 87)
ST: Andriy Shevchenko
Subs used:
David Pizarro (sub 75)
Klaas Jan Huntelaar (sub 79)
Damien Duff (sub 87)
Scoring summary:
HUN - Shevchenko (32)
BAR - Grosso (67)
Bookings:
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9251/yellowcu1.png HUN - J. Baptista
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9251/yellowcu1.png BAR - F. Grosso
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9251/yellowcu1.png BAR - J. Carragher
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9251/yellowcu1.png BAR - A. Friedrich
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9251/yellowcu1.pngHUN - M. Diarra
Comments:
Mixed fortunes for these two clubs on the opening weekend, added extra emphasis on the outcome of this match, in what already looked like a mouth-watering clash.
Both sides started off sluggishly, and looked off the pace, until a fierce shot from Ronaldinho livened the crowd. Newton Heath stepped up a gear, and their impressive looking trio in the middle, started to up the ante with fierce challenge after challenge, which did little to impress below-par La Naranja skipper, Xavi Hernandez. Julio Baptista was booked for a strong tackle on Ivan De La Pena, which left the Spaniard limping, and that set the tone for the rest of the match.
While Newton Heath's rough house tactics were one of the main talking points in the post-match interviews, it would be hard to forgot some of the splendid football which was played by both teams, who should have their eyes set on more silverware this season.
It was Andriy Shevchenko who would break the deadlock, latching on to a fine pass from Yaya Toure, and slotting the ball past the hesistant, Heurelho Gomes, just past the half-hour mark.
Shevchenko almost grabbed a second on the stroke of half-time, after a fine solo run was brought to a sudden halt by a superb block by Jonathan Woodgate, just in the nick of time.
It was a familiar pattern at the start of the second half to that of the first, with the teams taking some time to settle. This brief lull in play was to the advantage of La Naranja, whose slower, more methodical approach started to pay off. A one-two from Xavi and Ronaldinho left Mahamadou Diarra standing, as the Brazilian played a pass to the feet of Dirk Kuyt, who let leash with a thundering 25 yard shot, which flew into the side netting, as many supporters cheered for what they thought was an equaliser.
Robin van Persie and Julio Baptista both went close to giving Newton Heath some breathing space, before a magnificent swerving cross from Martin Petrov was met by the head of Fabio Grosso. Iker Casillas managed to get a hand to it, but could not keep it out, as the Italian world cup winner wheeled away in delight.
Both sides pressed for a winner, and despite multiple attacking substitutions, a goal could not be found. In the final few minutes, Huntelaar had a goal frustratingly ruled out for offside, but in the end, both sides seemed fairly content with a point, in the knowledge that there's a long way to go in this season.
MOTM: Jonathan Woodgate
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42178000/jpg/_42178169_woodgate203.jpg
Fantastic defensive performance by the 26 year old. Made a number of vital interceptions and blocks. Without him, Newton Heath may have run away comfortable winners.
D1 Matchday 2: Galaxy FC 4-0 Minof's Gang
Galaxy FC XI
GK: Heurelho Gomes
LB: Rincon
CB: Alex da Costa
CB: Per Mertesacker
RB: Johnny Heitinga (sub 74)
DM: Owen Hargreaves
CM: Michael Essien (sub 88)
CM: Steven Gerrard (c)
AM: Tomas Rosicky (sub 79)
RWF: Cristiano Ronaldo http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/4407/staruh7.png
CF: Fernando Morientes
Subs used:
Vincent Kompany (sub 74)
Arjen Robben (sub 79)
Wesley Sneijder (sub 88)
Minof's Gang XI:
GK: Jose Moreira
LB: Mariano Pernia
CB: Sami Kuffour
CB: Presas Oleguer (sub 81)
RB: Cafu
LM: Juan Roman Riquelme
CM: Deco (sub 75)
CM: Lucho Gonzalez (sub 60)
RM: Clarence Seedorf
ST: Raul
ST: Ronaldo
Subs used:
Olivier Dacour (sub 60)
Stilian Petrov (sub 75)
Marco Materazzi (sub 81)
Scoring summary:
GAL - Morientes (13)
GAL - Gerrard (pen 25)
GAL - C.Ronaldo (62)
GAL - Rincon (87)
Galaxy maintained their league momentum by hitting four past Minof's Gang without reply, to climb into second position. Debutant goalkeeper Oscar Ustari had little to do against the Gang's ineffective attacking play, bar a save from Clarence Seedorf.
The home side controlled proceedings from the first half, after a bright start. Early pressure told as Steven Gerrard's right side corner was only partially cleared. Tomas Rosicky swung a cross in from the left for Fernando Morientes to glance a header in.
Galaxy doubled their lead in the 25th minute, thanks to good pressure in midfield. Mikael Essien intercepted Oleguer's attempted clearance and beared down on goal before getting bumped over by Samuel Kuffour. Surprisingly, referee Stefano Farina opted to show only a yellow, but no matter. Gerrard cooly dispatched the penalty for 2-0.
The Gang's first opportunity stemmed from a familiar source. Raul escaped the offside trap and scooped the ball over Ustari, only to see it land on the roof of the net. Deco went to ground after a scything challenge from Owen Hargreaves minutes before half-time, but Seedorf's fiercely-hit free kick was straight at the Argentine stopper.
The tempo slowed down in the second period as Galaxy sat on their two-goal lead, while the Ronaldo and Raul failed to match the Gang's killer passes. On the hour, Ronaldo was sent tumbling on the edge of the area by Per Mertesacker but Farina waved away his claims, and Cristiano Ronaldo capitalised on the counterattack by darting between Milan duo Cafu and Seedorf on the left, before checking infield and drilling his shot into the far corner.
Brazilian left-back Rincon then capped his first FL appearance with a goal three minutes from time. A lungbursting run from defence and a neat one-two with substitute Wesley Sneijder left him to place it high beyond Valdes to round off Galaxy's second win this season. Minof's Gang will hope for a much improved performance next week against La Naranja.
Credit to Figo10 for the match review
MOTM: Cristiano Ronaldo
http://www.gulfnews.com/images/06/06/28/29_sport_wcup_cristiano_4.jpg
The Portuguese flying winger was at his imperious best, as he ran rampant down the right wing, and tore Mariano Pernia to shreds, to sum up a miserable afternoon for Minof's Gang.
D1 Matchday 2: Prohawks 2-1 Alizee Lyonnais
Prohawks XI
GK: Jens Lehmann
LB: Mikael Silvestre
CB: Walter Samuel CB: Lillian Thuram (c)
RB: Michel Salgado (sub 81)
DM: Claude Makelele http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/4407/staruh7.png
CM: Jermaine Jenas
CM: Juninho Pernambucano (sub 81)
LWF: Ryan Giggs
RWF: Luis Figo
CF: Ruud van Nistelrooy (sub 90)
Subs used:
Ivan Cordoba (sub 81)
Gilberto Silva (sub 81)
Kevin Kuranyi (sub 90)
Alizee Lyonnais XI:
GK: Gregory Coupet
LB: Eric Abidal
CB: Daniele Bonera
CB: William Gallas
RB: Willy Sagnol
DM: Lassana Diarra
CM: Gennaro Gattuso
RMF: Joaquin Sanchez (sub 77)
AMF: Francesco Totti (c)
SS: Kaka (sub 77)
ST: Louis Saha (sub 77)
Subs used:
Florent Malouda (sub 77)
Sidney Govou (sub 77)
Giorgios Samaras (sub 77)
Scoring summary:
PRO - Van Nistelrooy (19)
ALI - Gallas (36)
PRO - Van Nistelrooy (73)
Comments:
Francesco Totti would have an unsatisfactory return against his old club, in a bad-tempered game, for Quique Sanchez Flores first match as Prohawks manager.
It was Flores who was seen clenching his fists in delight at the final whistle, however, after a Ruud van Nistelrooy brace sealed the points for the Hawks.
Van Nistelrooy made no doubt of his intentions early on, as he raced onto a through ball from Ryan Giggs, only for William Gallas and Willy Sagnol to crowd him out.
It wouldn't take the Dutchman too much longer to score the opener. In the 19th minute, he flung himself towards a cross from Luis Figo, and knocked the ball into the back of the net. A scruffy goal, but a very important one at that.
Kaka tried to respond with a longe range effort which was well handled by Jens Lehmann, but a midfield which appeared unbalanced from the offset, denied Alizee of any chance of a major fightback.
Indeed, they could consider themselves fortunate not to fall further behind as Giggs missed the goal by inches, and Jermaine Jenas scuffed his glorious chance wide.
Louis Saha's attempt at goal was deflected wide by Makelele. From the resulting corner, William Gallas managed to leap above Mikael Silvestre, and head home, for what was a somewhat undeserving leveller.
The Prohawks were like a wounded animal at this point, and the points were well and truly up for grabs. Gattuso and Lassana Diarra failed to find an understanding with Totti and Joaquin, as Prohawks midfield started to retain their domination through the centre.
It appeared to be heading towards a frustrating afternoon for Flores' men, as chance after chance went begging, Juninho going the closest when his free kick clipped the outside of the post.
It was the Brazilian again, who was at hand for the next attempt at goal. His long range shot being well saved by Coupet, who then managed to fling himself across to the right to save the rebound from Jenas, which looked destinated for the corner of the net, but it was third time lucky, as Van Nistelrooy pounced and hammered the ball high into the roof of the net. The emphatic finish sent the crowd into a frenzy, as the Dutchman ran towards his adoring fans, and was quickly booked for his trouble.
Paul Le Guen called upon the cavalry, and brought on Sidney Govou, Florent Malouda and Samaras, to spark the side into life.
It wasn't to be, as the Prohawks hung on for a fine victory, which saw them climb the table.
MOTM: Claude Makelele
http://www.4thegame.com/media/00/02/84/claude_makelele_chelsea_profil e.jpg
Lead the midfield in style. The veteran midfielder was the heartbeat of the side from start to finish.
Other results:
vanNistelrooy 1-2 Nedy
Tim Cahill (22)
Michael Owen (28)
David Trezeguet (90)
OJ 0-3 Reyes
Franck Ribery (5)
Thierry Henry (40)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic (83)
Team Of The Week
--------------------------------Gomes--------------------------------
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-----Chimbonda-----Woodgate-----------Chivu---------Lahm----------
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---------------------Makelele-----------Baptista----------------------
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------C.Ronaldo---------------------------------------Ribery----------
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--------------------van Nistelrooy-------Trezeguet-------------------
Matchday 2
Game Of The Week
D1 Matchday 2: La Naranja Mechanica 1-1 Newton Heath
La Naranja Mechanica XI
GK: Heurelho Gomes
LB: Fabio Grosso
CB: Jonathan Woodgate http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/4407/staruh7.png
CB: Jamie Carragher
RB: Arne Friedrich
DM: Momo Sissoko
CM: Xavi Hernandez (c)
CM: Ivan De La Pena
LWF: Ronaldinho
RWF: Martin Petrov (sub 70)
CF: Dirk Kuyt (sub 70)
Subs used:
Robinho (sub 70)
Samuel Eto'o (sub 70)
Newton Heath XI:
GK: Iker Casillas
LB: Arthur Boka
CB: Rio Ferdinand
CB: Fabio Cannavaro
RB: Giourkas Seitaridis
DM: Mahamadou Diarra
CM: Yaya Toure (sub 75)
CM: Julio Baptista (sub 79)
LWF: Joe Cole
RWF: Robin van Persie (sub 87)
ST: Andriy Shevchenko
Subs used:
David Pizarro (sub 75)
Klaas Jan Huntelaar (sub 79)
Damien Duff (sub 87)
Scoring summary:
HUN - Shevchenko (32)
BAR - Grosso (67)
Bookings:
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9251/yellowcu1.png HUN - J. Baptista
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9251/yellowcu1.png BAR - F. Grosso
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9251/yellowcu1.png BAR - J. Carragher
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9251/yellowcu1.png BAR - A. Friedrich
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9251/yellowcu1.pngHUN - M. Diarra
Comments:
Mixed fortunes for these two clubs on the opening weekend, added extra emphasis on the outcome of this match, in what already looked like a mouth-watering clash.
Both sides started off sluggishly, and looked off the pace, until a fierce shot from Ronaldinho livened the crowd. Newton Heath stepped up a gear, and their impressive looking trio in the middle, started to up the ante with fierce challenge after challenge, which did little to impress below-par La Naranja skipper, Xavi Hernandez. Julio Baptista was booked for a strong tackle on Ivan De La Pena, which left the Spaniard limping, and that set the tone for the rest of the match.
While Newton Heath's rough house tactics were one of the main talking points in the post-match interviews, it would be hard to forgot some of the splendid football which was played by both teams, who should have their eyes set on more silverware this season.
It was Andriy Shevchenko who would break the deadlock, latching on to a fine pass from Yaya Toure, and slotting the ball past the hesistant, Heurelho Gomes, just past the half-hour mark.
Shevchenko almost grabbed a second on the stroke of half-time, after a fine solo run was brought to a sudden halt by a superb block by Jonathan Woodgate, just in the nick of time.
It was a familiar pattern at the start of the second half to that of the first, with the teams taking some time to settle. This brief lull in play was to the advantage of La Naranja, whose slower, more methodical approach started to pay off. A one-two from Xavi and Ronaldinho left Mahamadou Diarra standing, as the Brazilian played a pass to the feet of Dirk Kuyt, who let leash with a thundering 25 yard shot, which flew into the side netting, as many supporters cheered for what they thought was an equaliser.
Robin van Persie and Julio Baptista both went close to giving Newton Heath some breathing space, before a magnificent swerving cross from Martin Petrov was met by the head of Fabio Grosso. Iker Casillas managed to get a hand to it, but could not keep it out, as the Italian world cup winner wheeled away in delight.
Both sides pressed for a winner, and despite multiple attacking substitutions, a goal could not be found. In the final few minutes, Huntelaar had a goal frustratingly ruled out for offside, but in the end, both sides seemed fairly content with a point, in the knowledge that there's a long way to go in this season.
MOTM: Jonathan Woodgate
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42178000/jpg/_42178169_woodgate203.jpg
Fantastic defensive performance by the 26 year old. Made a number of vital interceptions and blocks. Without him, Newton Heath may have run away comfortable winners.
D1 Matchday 2: Galaxy FC 4-0 Minof's Gang
Galaxy FC XI
GK: Heurelho Gomes
LB: Rincon
CB: Alex da Costa
CB: Per Mertesacker
RB: Johnny Heitinga (sub 74)
DM: Owen Hargreaves
CM: Michael Essien (sub 88)
CM: Steven Gerrard (c)
AM: Tomas Rosicky (sub 79)
RWF: Cristiano Ronaldo http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/4407/staruh7.png
CF: Fernando Morientes
Subs used:
Vincent Kompany (sub 74)
Arjen Robben (sub 79)
Wesley Sneijder (sub 88)
Minof's Gang XI:
GK: Jose Moreira
LB: Mariano Pernia
CB: Sami Kuffour
CB: Presas Oleguer (sub 81)
RB: Cafu
LM: Juan Roman Riquelme
CM: Deco (sub 75)
CM: Lucho Gonzalez (sub 60)
RM: Clarence Seedorf
ST: Raul
ST: Ronaldo
Subs used:
Olivier Dacour (sub 60)
Stilian Petrov (sub 75)
Marco Materazzi (sub 81)
Scoring summary:
GAL - Morientes (13)
GAL - Gerrard (pen 25)
GAL - C.Ronaldo (62)
GAL - Rincon (87)
Galaxy maintained their league momentum by hitting four past Minof's Gang without reply, to climb into second position. Debutant goalkeeper Oscar Ustari had little to do against the Gang's ineffective attacking play, bar a save from Clarence Seedorf.
The home side controlled proceedings from the first half, after a bright start. Early pressure told as Steven Gerrard's right side corner was only partially cleared. Tomas Rosicky swung a cross in from the left for Fernando Morientes to glance a header in.
Galaxy doubled their lead in the 25th minute, thanks to good pressure in midfield. Mikael Essien intercepted Oleguer's attempted clearance and beared down on goal before getting bumped over by Samuel Kuffour. Surprisingly, referee Stefano Farina opted to show only a yellow, but no matter. Gerrard cooly dispatched the penalty for 2-0.
The Gang's first opportunity stemmed from a familiar source. Raul escaped the offside trap and scooped the ball over Ustari, only to see it land on the roof of the net. Deco went to ground after a scything challenge from Owen Hargreaves minutes before half-time, but Seedorf's fiercely-hit free kick was straight at the Argentine stopper.
The tempo slowed down in the second period as Galaxy sat on their two-goal lead, while the Ronaldo and Raul failed to match the Gang's killer passes. On the hour, Ronaldo was sent tumbling on the edge of the area by Per Mertesacker but Farina waved away his claims, and Cristiano Ronaldo capitalised on the counterattack by darting between Milan duo Cafu and Seedorf on the left, before checking infield and drilling his shot into the far corner.
Brazilian left-back Rincon then capped his first FL appearance with a goal three minutes from time. A lungbursting run from defence and a neat one-two with substitute Wesley Sneijder left him to place it high beyond Valdes to round off Galaxy's second win this season. Minof's Gang will hope for a much improved performance next week against La Naranja.
Credit to Figo10 for the match review
MOTM: Cristiano Ronaldo
http://www.gulfnews.com/images/06/06/28/29_sport_wcup_cristiano_4.jpg
The Portuguese flying winger was at his imperious best, as he ran rampant down the right wing, and tore Mariano Pernia to shreds, to sum up a miserable afternoon for Minof's Gang.
D1 Matchday 2: Prohawks 2-1 Alizee Lyonnais
Prohawks XI
GK: Jens Lehmann
LB: Mikael Silvestre
CB: Walter Samuel CB: Lillian Thuram (c)
RB: Michel Salgado (sub 81)
DM: Claude Makelele http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/4407/staruh7.png
CM: Jermaine Jenas
CM: Juninho Pernambucano (sub 81)
LWF: Ryan Giggs
RWF: Luis Figo
CF: Ruud van Nistelrooy (sub 90)
Subs used:
Ivan Cordoba (sub 81)
Gilberto Silva (sub 81)
Kevin Kuranyi (sub 90)
Alizee Lyonnais XI:
GK: Gregory Coupet
LB: Eric Abidal
CB: Daniele Bonera
CB: William Gallas
RB: Willy Sagnol
DM: Lassana Diarra
CM: Gennaro Gattuso
RMF: Joaquin Sanchez (sub 77)
AMF: Francesco Totti (c)
SS: Kaka (sub 77)
ST: Louis Saha (sub 77)
Subs used:
Florent Malouda (sub 77)
Sidney Govou (sub 77)
Giorgios Samaras (sub 77)
Scoring summary:
PRO - Van Nistelrooy (19)
ALI - Gallas (36)
PRO - Van Nistelrooy (73)
Comments:
Francesco Totti would have an unsatisfactory return against his old club, in a bad-tempered game, for Quique Sanchez Flores first match as Prohawks manager.
It was Flores who was seen clenching his fists in delight at the final whistle, however, after a Ruud van Nistelrooy brace sealed the points for the Hawks.
Van Nistelrooy made no doubt of his intentions early on, as he raced onto a through ball from Ryan Giggs, only for William Gallas and Willy Sagnol to crowd him out.
It wouldn't take the Dutchman too much longer to score the opener. In the 19th minute, he flung himself towards a cross from Luis Figo, and knocked the ball into the back of the net. A scruffy goal, but a very important one at that.
Kaka tried to respond with a longe range effort which was well handled by Jens Lehmann, but a midfield which appeared unbalanced from the offset, denied Alizee of any chance of a major fightback.
Indeed, they could consider themselves fortunate not to fall further behind as Giggs missed the goal by inches, and Jermaine Jenas scuffed his glorious chance wide.
Louis Saha's attempt at goal was deflected wide by Makelele. From the resulting corner, William Gallas managed to leap above Mikael Silvestre, and head home, for what was a somewhat undeserving leveller.
The Prohawks were like a wounded animal at this point, and the points were well and truly up for grabs. Gattuso and Lassana Diarra failed to find an understanding with Totti and Joaquin, as Prohawks midfield started to retain their domination through the centre.
It appeared to be heading towards a frustrating afternoon for Flores' men, as chance after chance went begging, Juninho going the closest when his free kick clipped the outside of the post.
It was the Brazilian again, who was at hand for the next attempt at goal. His long range shot being well saved by Coupet, who then managed to fling himself across to the right to save the rebound from Jenas, which looked destinated for the corner of the net, but it was third time lucky, as Van Nistelrooy pounced and hammered the ball high into the roof of the net. The emphatic finish sent the crowd into a frenzy, as the Dutchman ran towards his adoring fans, and was quickly booked for his trouble.
Paul Le Guen called upon the cavalry, and brought on Sidney Govou, Florent Malouda and Samaras, to spark the side into life.
It wasn't to be, as the Prohawks hung on for a fine victory, which saw them climb the table.
MOTM: Claude Makelele
http://www.4thegame.com/media/00/02/84/claude_makelele_chelsea_profil e.jpg
Lead the midfield in style. The veteran midfielder was the heartbeat of the side from start to finish.
Other results:
vanNistelrooy 1-2 Nedy
Tim Cahill (22)
Michael Owen (28)
David Trezeguet (90)
OJ 0-3 Reyes
Franck Ribery (5)
Thierry Henry (40)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic (83)
Team Of The Week
--------------------------------Gomes--------------------------------
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-----Chimbonda-----Woodgate-----------Chivu---------Lahm----------
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---------------------Makelele-----------Baptista----------------------
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------C.Ronaldo---------------------------------------Ribery----------
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--------------------van Nistelrooy-------Trezeguet-------------------