Serie A Kick Off!!!

The Italian Serie A kicked off with some good matches earlier this week on Sunday. One match that I’m sure surprised us all was the Bologna-AC Milan match. Bologna’s Marco Di Vaio got the match going with a goal in the 18th minute. It took Milan some time to respond when Massimo Ambrosini headed in a cross by Ronaldinho during the 41st minute.  Then later on in the 79th minute Francesco Valiani scored a beautiful goal from outside the box that found the upper left corner. Another match was Juventus vs Fiorentina. Last time these two teams faced each other it ended up with Juventus losing 3-2. This match was a different story, although neither side would come away with all three points. Both sides brought good lineups even with Fiorentina’s Adrian Mutu missing. Juventus scored first with a goal by Pavel Nedved in the 39th minute. The match appeared to be going Juve’s way when Felipe Melo was sent off in the 83rd minute. But when all seemed lost for Fiorentina ex-Milan player Alberto Gilardino scored in the 89th minute to tie up the match. Other scores: Inter Milan 1-1 Sampdoria; Cagliari 1-4 Lazio; Chievo Verona 2-1 Reggina; Torino 3-0 Lecce; Roma 1-1 Napoli; Catania Calcio 1-0 Genoa; Atalanta 1-0 Siena; Udinese 3-1 Palermo.

                                                                   -Alexander-

Germany Beats Portugal in Euro

Germany ran away today with what seemed like an easy win. The final score was three to one. The goals were made (in order) by Bastian Schwiensteiger (Germany), Miroslav Klose (Germany), Nuno Gomes (Portugal), Michael Ballack (Germany), and Postiga (Portugal).

Colombia vs. Uruguay

 Colombia Was  leading 1-0 against Uruguay. The only goal so far was scored by Edixon Perea. Colombia was leading 2-0 in the second half. Perea scored an upper nasty in the 75 minute. The score was now 2-1,as Abreu scoring a header in the 79 minute. Perea had a chance to complete his hat trick,but it went over. Uruguay had a close shot that Guarin  parried away with his head. Uruguay tied it in the 85, with Suarez scoring. There was a fight in the 88 minute. Final Score:2-2

                   -Anthony-

World Cup 2010

There are 862 days left until the much awaited World Cup in South Africa.  The South American standings are as follows:

			GP	W	D	L	GS	GA
1		Paraguay	4	3	1	0	9	1
2		Argentina	4	3	0	1	8	2
3		Brazil	4	2	2	0	8	2
4		Colombia	4	2	2	0	3	1
5		Venezuela	4	2	0	2	6	6
6		Uruguay	4	1	1	2	8	5
7		Chile	4	1	1	2	4	7
8		Ecuador	4	1	0	3	6	12
9		Peru	4	0	2	2	2	8
10		Bolivia	4	0	1	3	3	13

Its going to be a close race to see who will make it to the World Cup! I will keep you posted on the World Cup.

                                                                           -Alexander- 

Real Madrid on rampage.

 

Real Madrid struck a paralyzing blow to Barca’s title dreams, after beating Villareal and Giuseppe Rossi 3-2. It was a thrilling match with Robinho scoring early in the ninth minute. Rossi swiftly struck back 7 minutes later. The game went into the break tied, 1-1. Robinho once again scored in minute 53 of the match. Villareal were down, but not out. Capdevilla scored to prove this. It was all to no avail. Wesley Sneijder scored one minute later.

                                     -Anthony-

Colombia vs. Uruguay

1/27/08

Colombia will be playing Uruguay on Feb. 6 in Montevideo, Uruguay. Colombia will come expecting a win after beating Argentina 2-1. The match is classified as a friendly. The two nations clash for world cup qualifying in September.

                                              -Anthony-

USA vs. Mexico

1/27/08 

USA will be playing a Mexico squad thirsty for revenge on February 6. USA, feeling fresh from victory against European elite, Sweden, will get to bring Josmer Altidore for his first match against the Mexico squad. I hope this can impact the game. Mexico will bring Nery Castillo who, many hope, can lead Mexico to a victory. This game is a thrilling international rivalry and I don’t think the term “friendly” will exist in this match.

                                             -Anthony-

Inter Milan ties Udinese

Inter Milan picked up their 5th draw today against  Udinese Calcio. It was a scoreless draw. In the 21st minute midfielder Aparecido Cesar received a red card. Neither team could get the valuable three points, but they would have to settle with one point each.

                                 -Alexander-