Tag: Soccer

Soccer Premier League Club News 20th February 2009


Arsenal Arsenal Arsene Wenger knows his side are sure to face another determined defence on Saturday, but believes in Andrey Arshavin he has a player capable of providing a key link between midfield and attack. "He can integrate well our combination game, he can move very well, he is very mobile so that is something … Continue reading Soccer Premier League Club News 20th February 2009

UEFA Cup Tottenham Hotspur and Shakhtar Donetsk (2009)


Aston Villa drew 1-1 at home to CSKA Moscow in the UEFA Cup on Wednesday night. John Carew handed Aston Villa a UEFA Cup lifeline with a second-half equaliser in the last-32 first-leg match with CSKA Moscow at Villa Park. The Norway international struck his eighth goal of the campaign after Vagner Love had broken … Continue reading UEFA Cup Tottenham Hotspur and Shakhtar Donetsk (2009)

UEFA Cup Aston Villa and CSKA Moscow (2009)


Aston Villa drew 1-1 at home to CSKA Moscow in the UEFA Cup on Wednesday night. John Carew handed Aston Villa a UEFA Cup lifeline with a second-half equaliser in the last-32 first-leg match with CSKA Moscow at Villa Park. The Norway international struck his eighth goal of the campaign after Vagner Love had broken … Continue reading UEFA Cup Aston Villa and CSKA Moscow (2009)

FA Cup 2009 Fifth Round


Manchester United took another step towards a phenomenal quintuple as they booked an FA Cup quarter-final berth at the expense of Derby County at Pride Park. Nani and Darron Gibson effectively wrapped up the contest during a first half in which Cristiano Ronaldo controversially had a goal ruled out for offside. Ronaldo did eventually notch … Continue reading FA Cup 2009 Fifth Round

Soccer: Germany Knocks Out Turkey (2008)


German defender Philipp Lahm’s 90th minute goal sealed a 3-2 win over an injury-plagued Turkey on Wednesday night in the UEFA Semifinal.  Three times European champions Germany are now assured of a spot in the finals in Vienna on Sunday. Germany striker Miroslav Klose had nudged his side into the lead on 79 minutes after … Continue reading Soccer: Germany Knocks Out Turkey (2008)