Schalke’s been shrunken, Bayern Stay Alert

Schalke’s been shrunken, Bayern Stay Alert

MUNICH – Bayern Munich are at home to Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga game , Sunday, March 2 . The Bavarian coach , Josep Guardiola confirmed that his team will continue to perform optimally in the game .

As reported previously , Schalke currently in a state that could be considered poor . Jens Keller ‘s squad has just finished off Real Madrid through 6-1 in the first leg of the Champions League .

Now , they will face Bayern Munich . Keller even joked that his team will have to park the bus in order to block the onslaught of the forces the Bavarians until he conceded .

Although discouraged , Guardiola said that Schalke remains one of the best teams in the Bundesliga . Former Barcelona coach was also promised strict resistance against Schalke .

” Bundesliga is a competition that is completely different [ from the Champions League ] . I do not know what will happen tomorrow . , But we have been training very hard , ” said Guardiola Goal.

” Schalke are one of the best teams in the league . They have performed well so far . Yet we in a good performance and can take one more step forward to defend the title , ” he continued .

Conte’s Juve Praise to Perform Better Than the First Leg

Conte’s Juve Praise to Perform Better Than the First Leg

Trabzon – Antonio Conte satisfied with the performance shown Juventus victory over Trabzonspor in the second leg of the Europa League round of 32 . He considered Juve perform better than the first leg .

Huseyin Avni Aker visit to the Stadium , Friday ( 02/28/2014 ) pm dawn , Juventus a 2-0 win over the host team . Bianconeri goals scored by Arturo Vidal and Pablo Osvaldo .

With this result , Juve right through to the last 16 with a 4-0 aggregate advantage . In the first leg played at the Juventus Stadium last week , Juve also won by a score of 2-0 .

Conte praised the performance of Claudio Marchisio et al . in this fight . He considered Juve as he wishes to play attacking .

” I am very happy , because this is certainly a better performance than the first leg , ” said Conte told Football Italia .

” We approach it the right way , while in Turin we just do what we want to tune and start . Qualifications We risked in the first leg . ”

” I told kemain that people should not think we came here and survive . We try to score early on and that’s what we did , ” he said .

Balanced Galatasaray 1-1 Chelsea

Balanced Galatasaray 1-1 Chelsea

Istanbul – Score 1-1 to end the party’s first leg round of 16 Champions League between Galatasaray with Chelsea . The Blues went ahead in the first half before Cimbom rewarded in the second half .

Chelsea make Fernando Torres started the game at the Turk Telekom Arena , Thursday ( 02/27/2014 ) pm dawn , with promising . His goal put the visitors ahead 1-0 .

However , Galatasaray and then managed to make a goal back through Aurelien Chedjou when the game entered the 64th minute . No more additional goals in the remaining time .

The result left Chelsea became the sole representative of the UK that is not defeat , and able to make a goal , in the party ‘s first leg of the Champions League round of 16 this time , following the defeat of Manchester City ( 0-2 of Barcelona ) , Arsenal ( 0-2 above Bayern Munich ) , and Manchester United ( 0-2 opponent Olympiakos ) .

Score 1-1 Chelsea will also make relatively more favored over Galatasaray considering the upcoming second leg will be played at Stamford Bridge on March 18 .

The game

Both teams threatened directly with each other in the early minutes . Didier Drogba Sodoran breakthrough bait can be reached Burak Yilmaz finally settling although still weak and inaccurate . After that mistake Fernando Muslera in doing halauan outside the area barely utilized by Willian

From the counter-attack in the 9th minute , Chelsea managed to lead through a quick counter-attack . After cutting Galatasaray attack on the left side , then the ball up to the forward Andre Schuerrle directly to Cesar Azpilicueta that do overlap . The ball was then sent to the front of the goal where Fernando Torres managed to send the skin round the wicket .

In the 14th minute Willian getting the ball outside the penalty box . He tried to find a space shot under obstacles and opposing players get fired immediately after . The ball was right to goalkeeper Muslera . Prior to that on the opposite side of the goal Galatasaray attacking efforts have run aground due to Drogba’s offside flag flutter .

Galatasaray threatened in the 17th minute through penetration Wesley Sneijder on the left side . However , shots continued feedback Izek Hajrovic pull Sneijder still make the ball soared over the crossbar Chelsea .

Of a strike in the 29th minute , Izek Hajrovic had the ball in pretty good position and fired a shot towards the Chelsea goal . However , Petr Cech was in the right position to secure the ball while dropping body .

Ten minutes later a ball from Sneijder submissions Alex Telles forwarded towards the Chelsea goal , forcing Cech stretched to brushed . From the corner , Galatasaray attack this time instead make Chelsea can counterattack with two against two though in the end it was a raw effort .

In the 42nd minute Burak Yilmaz had sent the ball into the Chelsea goal from a narrow angle , although it is not counted as a goal because apparently there are two balls on the field of play simultaneously.

Businesses Torres scored his second goal in the match in the 51st minute foundered at the hands of Muslera . Overshadowed by two opposing players , Torres still able to release a shot that forced Muslera rescue

Galatasaray reply came close in the 62nd minute. Drogba header in front of goal successfully forwarded Selcuk Inan although the ball just to the right of the goal posts towards Cech.

Two minutes later the score the equalizing goal then actually born. Starting from a corner kick taken by Sneijder, Terry headed the ball failed and Aurelien Chedjou behind it managed to poke the ball into the Chelsea goal.

Alex Telles managed to steal the ball from the Chelsea defense area in the 75th minute. Having a space shot, he was kicked out loud despite the skin round Cech still be dismissed.

Lineup

Galatasaray: Muslera, Eboue, Chedjou, Hakan Balta (Semih Kaya 46 ‘), Alex Telles, Selcuk, Melo, Burak, Sneijder, Hajrovic (Yekta 31’), Didier Drogba (Bulut 80 ‘).

Chelsea: Cech; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta; Ramires, Lampard; Willian, Hazard (Oscar 90 ‘), Schurrle (Mikel 66’); Torres (Eto’o 69 ‘)

Two Quick Goals So Important Factors in Dortmund victory

Two Quick Goals So Important Factors in Dortmund victory

St Petersburg – Borussia Dortmund won 4-2 when treated Zenit St Petersburg in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 . Two quick goals Dortmund referred to as a crucial factor in the victory .

A visit to the Petrovski Stadium on Wednesday ( 26/02/2014 ) pm dawn , Dortmund started the match very promising after Henrik Mkhitaryan and Marco Reus put the visitors had a 2-0 lead in the five minutes early .

” Make two quick goals is very important . They really hit it,” Dortmund captain Sebastian Kehl comments to Sky who told Reuters .

In the second half Zenit had tried to get up and reduce the lag by Oleg Shatov in the 57th minute . However , four minutes after Robert Lewandowski made ​​it a two-goal advantage Dortmund maintained.

Hulk penalty in the 69th minute and then make up Zenit life again . But again Dortmund responded quickly through Lewandowski ‘s second goal in the 71st minute .

” We remain compact and making it difficult to create chances . Us dominant until the end , ” said Kehl .

Napoli Genoa Detained

Napoli Genoa Detained

Naples – Napoli had to settle for an additional one point of the match against Genoa . Had superior first , Partenopei eventually have to accept a draw 1-1 .

Napoli took the initiative to attack since the early minutes of the match at the San Paolo on Tuesday ( 02/25/2014 ) pm dawn . The first opportunity came in the fourth minute through Gonzalo Higuain , but the Argentine striker kick was off the mark .

The next opportunity to come by Dries Mertens . Mertens fired hard from outside the penalty box , but goalkeeper Mattia Perin dismissed.

The deadlock finally broken in the 18th minute . Higuain who get through pass from Marek Hamsik with a dodgy download chip the ball over the reach of Perin .

Genoa equalized almost immediately . But , Luca Antonelli header Francelino Matuzalem free kick forward was still rising .

In the remainder of the first half , Genoa get a golden opportunity . Moussa Konate shot passed under Pepe Reina’s legs and slid toward the goal . But , still there Federico Fernandez, who swept the ball .

After halftime, Genoa tried hard to equalize the score . They continued to press the home side and get some good opportunities .

In the 48th minute , Konate shot was wide . Meanwhile , Giuseppe Sculli who had an open space in the penalty shoot failed to score a goal for completion mark. Sculli effort on 70 minutes can also be secured by Reina .

The new Genoa fruitless effort six minutes before the end of normal time . Emanuele Calaio assigned to execute a successful free kick curled the ball into the goal . His left leg kick can not be anticipated Reina .

With this draw , Napoli still sit in third place in Serie A. They collected 51 points from 25 matches , six points over Fiorentina who are in fourth position . Genoa remain in 11th position with 32 points .

Lineup
Napoli : Reina ; Reveillere , Fernandez , Albiol , Ghoulam ; Behrami , Jorginho ( Inler 80 ‘ ) ; Mertens ( Pandev 86 ‘ ) , Hamsik ( Insigne 72 ‘ ) , Callejon ; Higuain

Genoa : Perin ; Burdisso , De Maio , Antonini ; Motta ( Calaio 63 ‘ ) , Matuzalem , Bertolacci , Antonelli ; Konate , Gilardino ( Fetfatzidis 46 ‘ ) , Sculli ( Centurion 78 ‘ )

Atletico’s 0-3 defeat of Osasuna

Atletico’s 0-3 defeat of Osasuna

Pamplona – Atletico Madrid reap negative results when dealing with Osasuna in La Liga action continued . Los Colchoneros of Los Rojillos have lost with a final score of 0-3 .

When diving match that took place at the Estadio El Sadar , Monday ( 24/02/2014 ) pm dawn , Atletico conceded three goals in the first half .

Osasuna scored a quick goal in the sixth minute through a header Alvaro Cejudo . The goal came from a corner kick feed from the right side of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is escorted by .

The home side doubled keungulan 15 minutes later . The second goal was registered in the name Osasuna Emilliano Armenteros through the left leg kick from outside the penalty box .

Osasuna was overtaken more thrilling because Roberto Torres Courtois goal nets for the third time on 42 minutes . Feed from Damia be the cause.

Osasuna again get a chance in the 65th minute . Cejudo kick off the brain from outside the penalty is still widening .

Ardan Turan replied two minutes later . However , his shot was blocked

Osasuna again threatened by Roberto Torres in the 69th minute . Damn , kicking his left foot from outside the penalty box was off the mark .

A chance for Atletico back Turan comes through in 76 minutes . His strike continued feedback Gabi still a little shot .

Raul Garcia also do not want to miss trials for Atletico in the 77th minute . His shot from a narrow angle forward ball from Koke still sideways .

In the rest of the game , no additional goals . Atletico also defeated three goals without reply .

With this defeat , Atletico failed to match the acquisition of Real Madrid in the standings . Those who collected 60 points , three finished within three points of Real Madrid is in the top position . Atletico occupy the top three causes of Barcelona on goal difference were also collected 60 points.

As for Osasuna , an additional three points to make them collect 32 points , to occupy position 10 standings .

Lineup

Osasuna : Fernandez , Bertran ( Sonj 46 ) , Arribas , Loties ( Flano 80 ) , Damia , Lolo , Armenteros , Cejudo ( Loe 84 ) , Silva , Torre , Oriol

Atletico : Courtois , Godín , Luis , Alderweireld , Juanfran , Suarez ( Koke 46 ) , Adrian , Gabi , Diego ( Turan 59 ) , Villa ( Garcia 63 ) , Costa

Arteta: Arsenal Fantastic!

Arteta: Arsenal Fantastic!

London – Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta calls when his team played a fantastic 4-1 win over Sunderland . He is also proud of the response indicated the Gunners after the defeat in the Champions League .

Entertain Sunderland at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday ( 22/02/2014 ) , Arsenal won 4-1 . Overall, foster children dominated the match Arsene Wenger last night .

The host controls 65 % ball possession compared to 35 % belonging to Sunderland . The north London team took off 12 shots with nine on target , while the visitors had seven attempts and only three that led to the goal .

Not only picked up three valuable points to keep them competing in the hunt for the title , so this victory is also a positive momentum after losing 0-2 to Bayern Munich in the Champions League midweek yesterday . Arteta hoping the pace and impressive performance in the game last night could be maintained .

” We played very well . A number of goals that we create are also really nice and we get the three points are important to keep going , ” he said on the club’s official website .

” We want to show that we are really committed , that we are ready to lead this fight , and we played fantastic football . Reaction of this team is really good , very convincing . Matches we won and happy with the current position , ” said midfielder 31 this year .

” We had every opportunity to win the title . Competition we will face a really tough from now on , for three or four teams that will be really tight . We just need to keep going and see where we are at the end of April because that’s when everything will be determined , “added Arteta .

Very seized the attention is on the game ‘s first goal Olivier Giroud and Tomas Rosicky ‘s goal , which is created through the process pretty . Personal Arteta impressed by Rosicky ‘s goal .

” It was similar to Jack Wilshere goals against Norwich . Settlement finally qualified , with cut of Tomas . And that we , the team plays around a combination box and it was a fantastic goal , ” said Spain ‘s players passports .

Guardiola: Bayern Not Achieving Best Performance

Guardiola: Bayern Not Achieving Best Performance

Munich – In the domestic and European level , Bayern Munich showed such an impressive appearance . But the coach Josep Guardiola revealed that Bayern could still rise further.

Die Roten comfortably at the top of the Bundesliga standings with 16 points advantage of closest rival , Bayer Leverkusen . In the DFB – Pokal , the Bavarian team ‘s success through the semi-finals .

While tu in the Champions League , Bayern have a great chance to move into the quarterfinals . Following a 2-0 victory plucked in the first leg of the round of 16 at home to Arsenal .

Although already sip but Guardiola believes that Philipp Lahm et al . still have room to improve a number of aspects .

“We can still improve our level even higher, ” said Guardiola on the club’s official website .

” Every day the players understand a little more about mekanismen and our ideas . We talked about what we do well and not so well . ”

“Therefore , it is natural that if our understanding is growing , ” added the former Barcelona coach .

Penalty Fail Ozil, Ribery: I Guess That’s It

Penalty Fail Ozil, Ribery: I Guess That’s It

MUNICH – In the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 that brings Arsenal and Bayern Munich , Mesut Ozil had chances to open the scoring early in the game from the spot .

However , unfortunately predicated player The King of Assists Europe it failed to convert them into goals because of the direction the ball is able to be read by Die Roten goalkeeper , Manuel Neuer .

This incident also makes Munich winger Franck Ribery commented . The Frenchman was already suspected that Neuer would be able to thwart the execution of Ozil ball before shooting the executioner .

” Arsenal played well in the first 10 minutes and it is not easy for Bayern to fight it . When they got the penalty , I was convinced that ( Manuel ) Neuer could derail it , because he is the best goalkeeper , ” said Ribery to Squawka , Friday ( 21/02/2014 ) .

In the game , Ribery can not graze because they have to stick with cedea that happened . But he has faith that he will be able to participate bertandingan while the second leg at the Allianz – Arena next March .

” The second leg against Arsenal is a realistic comeback date . I have a good feeling about it . Hopefully I can get back playing, ” continued the 2013 European Footballer of it .

Courtois Affirms Position Atletico Not Safe

Courtois Affirms Position Atletico Not Safe

Milan – Atletico Madrid scored a success when treated AC Milan in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 . Despite bagging an away goal advantage , the position is called Los Colchoneros still not safe .

When a visit to the San Siro on Thursday ( 02/20/2014 ) pm dawn , Atletico managed to pick a narrow victory with a final score of 1-0 . Goals mere puppet made ​​by Diego Simeone ‘s team though dilesakan Diego Costa .

Two important rescue performed by Atletico goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in the first round . One of them , when he did rescue the ball over Andrea Poli ‘s header in the 18th minute .

About the performance Atletico , Courtois also revealed his comments . Not to forget , he also mentioned the return match will take place on 11 March.

” We played better in the second half , we were able to restrict them so as not to create dangerous moments , and create more opportunities , ” said Courtois on the official UEFA website .

” We started the game with a nice , then they quickly create dangerous opportunities . I feel that I made ​​a significant saving when brushed poly header , which I managed with the help tepis goalposts . ”

” There’s no reason to think that we have gone through . With an away goal , they could have returned to the game . ”

” We expect a tough game 90 minutes while diving match at the Vicente Calderon , but you can see that we can remove ourselves from the pressure , ” he added .