Showing posts with label soccer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label soccer. Show all posts

Barcelona are champions of 2011 Europe Cup

Barcelona are champions of 2011 Europe Cup with an impressive 3-1 victory and deserves to claim the Champions League trophy once more. Manchester United is excellent team, were simply overwhelmed by an unstoppable Barcelona.

Barcelona and Manchester game match lived up to its hype just about everything you wanted in a UEFA Championship match from key saves, nifty passing and goals.

Barcelona first goal is a combination on nifty passes, Iniesta with the ball in midfield, passes it forward to Xavi, who runs at United before picking out the pass to Pedro on his right. Pedro takes a second to pick his spot and fires it low past Van der Sar's left hand. With 26 minute mark it's Barcelona 1-0 delivered by Pedro.

Few minutes later Rooney of Manchester United strikes back to tie the score 1-1 at 33-minute mark. The stadium erupted. At halftime it's still 1-1 when Messi takes a long pass from Iniesta then Messi picks his spot then fires a curving shot past Evra and Van der Sar. It was a nice shot, 2-1 Barcelona at 53-minute mark.

Then there was David Villa, Spain's goal hero in last year's World Cup, put icing of the cake on the triumph with Villa's superb curling effort into the upper right corner for a 3-1 advantage in the 69-minute mark. A brilliant strike from David Villa that shuts down the Manchester United hope.

Indonesia Failed Champion at AFF 2010

Results antiklimask finally achieved the Indonesian national team in the arena of AFF Cup 2010. Show slick since the start of the tournament, Indonesia has still failed to present the first title in this event. After losing 0-3 in leg 1, the Red and White squad was just able to win 2-1 as host Malaysia in the Bung Karno Stadium, Wednesday (29/12).

These results make Malaysia capable of partying in GBK by winning the first time in the AFF Cup. Despite losing 1-2, Malaysia 4-2 aggregate lead and the right to lift the trophy in front of the Indonesian public.

It took more than three-goal deficit to reverse the situation, Indonesia immediately took the initiative to attack from the beginning. Malaysia chose to play safe by playing with discipline. They just rely duet spearhead, Norshahrul Idlan and Safee Sali.

In early action, inisden laser beam had appeared in the Bung Karno Stadium. But this time the light is green alser it leads right into the goalkeeper's face Malaysia, while Indonesia received Khairul Fahmi corner kick.

Despite playing more cautiously, Malaysia itself capable of several times to give a threat to gaang Mark Haris Maulana. The first experiment conducted Malayan tiger team captain, Safiq Rahim when his shot was wide of the goal of Indonesia.

In the 18th minute, Indonesia take advantage when the referee gave a penalty after Mohd Sabre considered touching the ball with his hand while anticipating header from Arif Suyono. Yellow card for Sabre and penalties for Red and White Squad.

Unfortunately, Indonesia hopes to excel quickly have run aground. Team captain, who is believed to be the Word Utina executioner failed to carry out their duties perfectly. Word of the execution right foot was still too weak and able to captured perfectly by Fahmi.

The failure of Indonesia had a chance to make a little mental drop. Malaysia to use it to launch a quick counter-attack through defense Ashari from the right side of the Red and White. But Ashari kick after defender could outwit Indonesia was wide of goalkeeper Mark.

Once the opportunities that Malaysia, Indonesia tried to get up again. Control of the ball again taken over Alfred Riedl squad since the mid-first round. But the brilliant appearance Fahmi still thwart host several opportunities to score first.

In minute 33, Malaysia back to steal the opportunity to threaten the goal of Indonesia. But the action that releases Safee bicycle-kick sideways still thin on the left side of goalkeeper Mark.

Five minutes before halftime, Arif again get a chance when faced with Fahmi in front of goal. Unfortunately header Arif is still failing, and had previously been more used to be in the off-side position.

Indonesia had closed the first half by creating chaos in front of goalkeeper Malaysia. Unfortunately wild ball defender who was trying to drive out Malaysia still has not passed the goal line. Throw the ball struck by Cristian Gonzalez also failed because it first happened violations.

Indonesia vs Malaysia in AFF Suzuki Cup Final

Indonesia vs Malaysia in AFF Suzuki Cup Final
Indonesia will meet Malaysia in AFF Suzuki Cup Final which will be held in Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta on December 26 and 29 respectively.Gonzales was the hero by scoring in each of the two semifinal matches. It would be sweeter if he would score the additional two goals in the next two final matches.
Wish Indonesia team luck!
Via Goal.com

A solitary Cristian Gonzales goal secured Indonesia’s place in the 2010 AFF Cup final, after their 1-0 second leg and 2-0 aggregate semi final win over the Philippines.
Both matches in the tie were played at the Gelora Karno Stadium in Jakarta after the Philippines were unable to provide a venue up to international standards.
After a fairytale campaign, the circumstances and opponent proved too much for Simon McMenemy’s men, who surpassed expectations by simply getting out of their group.
Malaysia await Indonesia in the two-legged final this weekend after they beat Vietnam on aggregate in the other semi final.