Win Penalty Shootout, APOEL Carving History

STROVOLOS - Vice Cyprus, Nicosia APOEL continue making history as the only team that advanced to the Cyprus Champions League quarter-final. Is Dionisis Chiotis, Greek goalkeeper who became a factor with a foiled escape of two executioners APOEL Olimpique Lyon penalty.
 This second leg, APOEL trying to avenge their defeat 0-1 at the headquarters of Lyon. They play a direct attack, until that occurs creates a quick goal after just nine minutes to walk.
 Gustavo Manduca is getting a sweet feed from Konstantinos Charalambidis, the ball can be converted well by Menduca, which also makes the home fans to cheer and excel while making APOEL 1-0 (aggregate 1-1).
 After a goal is created, the game both teams are pretty open. In fact, the two team's turn to attack but it was bumped in vain, because both APOEL and Lyon, had the same problem in terms of final settlement.
 In the second half, both teams also suffered the same fate, always failed the finishing touch. Up to an additional three minutes of injury time, both teams also did not score a goal. Forced the match into extra-time passed or extra time.
 In the extra time round, the match was dominated by teams from Cyprus this. Some of them attack up through the wings. Entering the 100th minute Lyon counterattack and kick around, almost Lyon could lead, if the header of the ball player was unable to Lyon captured well by goalkeeper APOEL. The first was the extra time, both teams have not scored.
 Entering the second 15 minutes of extra time, the game both teams began to decline, as well as their physical decline. But minutes into the 110, Bastos get a golden opportunity, but unfortunately he prefers a direct kick, rather than being split his free-standing. Score remained unchanged. For excellence APOEL 1-0 (1-1).
 Minutes to 114 turns APOEL who waste the opportunity, when Trickovski who received the ball from the center can only kick hard and never directed that failed to meet targets. So is the kick of Marcinho that still soar above the goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. As a result, the match must be settled on penalties.
 In the fourth shootout success executioner APOEL netted the ball. Lyon failed while two executioners.
 In the shootout, Lisandro kick had hit the pole, but the ball bounce instead of Chiotis goalkeeper and into the net. Kick from Lacazette (Lyon) defeated Chiotis. Greek international goalkeeper was a star in this game, when a kick from Bastos again be ignored by him, so APOEL qualify for the Champions League quarter-finals after winning 1-0 (aggregate 5-4) on penalties.
 Teams:APOEL: 22. D. Chiotis, 3. Paulo Jorge, 6. Marcelo Oliveira, 98. William, 7. S., Poursaitidis, 26. Nuno Morais, 10. K. Charalambidis (Marcinho 76 '), 31. Helder Sousa (Alexandrou 94 '), 9. E. Solari (Trickovski 74 '), 21. Gustavo Manduca, 8. Aílton Almeida
 LYON: 1. H. Lloris, 3. Cris, 13. A. Reveillere, 20. A. Cissokho, 4. B. Kone, 6. K. Kallstrom, 10. Ederson (Gomis 73 '), 11. Michel Bastos, 21. M. Gonalons, 19. J. Briand (Lacazette 100 '), 9. L. Lopez
 The executioner Penalty: APOEL 4-3 LYONAPOEL: Ailton (o), Nuno Morais (o), Alexandrou (o), Trickovski (o)LYON: Kalstroom (o) Lisandro (o), Gomis (o), Lacazette (x), Bastos (x)
 Note: (a) goals, (x) fails

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Return Draw, Conte Still Proud

BOLOGNA - Juventus back to get a draw for the 13th time this season, the party had no problem showing the game Bianconeri. But for the coach, Antonio Conte Juve did not lose momentum.
 
Conte's words confirm that the Bianconeri are not in a state hit hard, after a draw into a routine of food each week for children Conte care of this.
 
"I did not ask for much more to the players. As usual when we face Chievo, we played very well with the face of opponents who lenih organized, "said Conte, as reported by Football-Italy, Thursday (03/08/2012).
 
Former Siena coach lamented that his team did not win, even though the players look good and have lots of opportunities. To be honest Conte understood that the retainer hate Juve draw this.
 
"After the Bologna goal, they shut up and try to counterattack with three of them are dangerous. I'm happy for Mirko Vucinic goal, because now he could feel a little pressure, "he continued.
 
With these results fail to match these points Juve held AC Milan at the top. They can only close the gap to two points only, Juve pack 52 points, while Milan leads with 54 points.
 
"I think we dropped TIDA, not at all. I think baseball talking about that Juve lost momentum after this match. We are proud today we can count the great players. If we managed to win the scudetto, it will be a miracle and it will make us very happy, "he said.

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Zidane Mourinho Ideal Replacement Problem

MADRID - Jose Mourinho continues rumored to be leaving the Real Madrid this season. Several high-ranking Los Blancos was reportedly already begun releasing the names of replacement candidates for the architect.

Mourinho continues to pull out of Madrid was rocked by the issue in recent months. Refer to current issues, Mou will return to the Premier League and coached one of the London club, Tottenham Hotspur, or his old club Chelsea.

Speculation is growing fast, because last week a coach nicknamed The Special One was spotted in London to find a home. Mourinho is still mum looking for a house related to your exit in London.

This condition is practically made ​​camp Madrid began to move released the names of candidates for a new coach if Mourinho really leave. Madrid president Florentino Perez has reportedly had two candidates, namely Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger and Der Trainer German national team, Joachim Low.

However, as cited Tribalfootball, Monday (03/05/2012), Zinedine Zidane, who is currently the director of football El Real have another candidate who claims to have a quality no less than Mou.

The proposed coach Zidane told Perez is a former French international team-mate Laurent Blanc. Incidentally, former Barcelona defender, Inter Milan and Manchester United would be free status would transfer because it has been claimed resigned as coach of the French national team after Euro 2012 title in June.

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Aguero to Madrid, Messi Will Be Happy

BARCELONA - Barcelona striker Lionel Messi, claims will be happy when his friend, Sergio Aguero to move to Real Madrid. Messi also revealed she dreamed won the World Cup with Argentina national team squad.

Barcelona is the eternal enemies Real Madrid. Even so, Messi is a figure that puts the friendship. Companions happy, happy Messi joined, and that's why she'll be happy when Aguero moved to the mortal enemy of his team, Real Madrid, even though the consequences have to deal with Aguero.

"When he (Aguero) to go to Real Madrid then I am sure it will give him much joy. If it is the best thing for him, then I would be very happy, considering our friendship, "said Messi, as quoted by Soccerway on Monday (05/03/2012).

"I get along very well with Kun off the field and we played well together. However in the squad (Argentina) there are many good striker so we had to fight for our chances, "he added.

Messi has won all the prestigious title with Barcelona. Call it the Champions League, La Liga title, Copa del Rey trophies, to the Club World Cup trophy. Even so, there is one trophy that has not been able to Messi and it is the most coveted trophy by Messi, now this.

"I want to celebrate the World Cup title. That's what I want most though is still plenty of time to work and grow, "he said.
 

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AVB Victims 'Iron Fist' Abramovich

Chelsea boss Roman Abramovich big again showed his nature as a worthy dubbed 'the iron fist'. It is not separated decision Andre Villas Boas ejecting position (AVB) as Chelsea coach.
Sunday, March 4, 2012 to the end of his career Andre Villas Boas at Stamford Bridge. 0-1 defeat suffered by the Blues from West Bromwich Albion mediocre team to a climax patience Abramovich. This is the seventh defeat of the Blues in the Premier League.
The Russian oil tycoon with ambitions to create 'super team' in this instant of time AVB was finally ejected from office. AVB became the eighth coach to experience the 'iron fist' Abramovich who controls Chelsea since 2000.
Recorded, in just over eight months of the Portuguese coach gets a chance to show of skill. Unfortunately, inconsistencies in the appearance of the displayed 34-year coach is not enough to satisfy the big boss.
Since appointed to replace Carlo Ancelotti on June 22, 2011 and, AVB many people predicted would not last long at Stamford Bridge. In addition because of a very young age to the size of a coach, AVB is also considered to have not had enough experience to coached team like the Blues who have big ambitions.
Abramovich has been accused of 'gambling' because entrust the fate of his team in the hands of coaches who have yet to prove its capacity. Moreover, AVB was recruited by the dowry is high enough (15 million euros) with a release clause of the contract which is quite expensive 13.3 million pounds. Allegations of a 'blunder' was often addressed to Abramovich.
And many of the predictions that were proven true. AVB that comes with a capital 'treble winners' in Porto just fizzled out in Chelsea. Intense competition in the Premier League and the tight schedule makes AVB were unable to show his best.
Since coming, AVB has recorded 40 games to lead the Blues. The result, he was only able to bring 19 wins, 11 draws and 10 defeats. Overall, AVB just recorded a win ratio of 47.50 percent, or the worst of the seven previous coach.
These results are practically threatened Chelsea failed to win a trophy this season. In the arena of the Premier League, Chelsea are still scattered in the order of five to 46 points or 20 points difference from Manchester City at the top.
Thus, the opportunity to be champions Chelsea almost certainly disappear. Now, a realistic target that can be pursued to secure tikat The Blues is the Champions League (the top four positions at the end of the season).
In the arena of the Champions League, Chelsea also be faced with difficult situations. 1-3 defeat of Napoli in the last 16 first leg at the San Paolo, forcing Chelsea should be able to win 2-0 or by three goals to advance to the quarterfinals.
While in the last event, the FA Cup, Chelsea have re-cons melakoni Birmingham City in the fifth round (16), following a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge (18/2) ago.
Charts the rise and fall with AVB Chelsea many believe because of the inability of AVB in preparing the team and led his troops. It is common knowledge, when AVB was the tension involved with a number of senior Chelsea players, because the mixing rate is too rigid AVB strategy.
Frank Lampard became one of the players who reportedly did not like the coaching style of AVB is judged to make the players play like a robot. However, instead of changing the strategy, AVB would punish Lampard with often put on the bench. In fact, the fact that Lampard is the most fertile in the Chelsea players with 10 goals.
Various problems Abramovich is what ultimately led to dump AVB. Now, Chelsea appoint an assistant coach Roberto Di Matteo as a caretaker or caretaker coach until the club found a permanent coach.
Di Matteo, the fact the former pillars of Chelsea in the period 1996-2002 will be diving menahkodai first task in the game John Terry et al FA Cup fifth round replay against Birmingham City on Wednesday (03/07/2012) early morning. Can this guy 41 years to satisfy the desire 'The Iron Hand' Abramovich ..?
Here are eight coaches in the Age of Abramovich's Chelsea:Claudio Ranieri (18 September 2000-31 May 2004)Jose Mourinho (2 June 2004-20 September 2007)Avram Grant (September 21 to May 24, 2008)Luiz Felipe Scolari (1 July 2008 - February 9, 2009)Ray Wilkins (9 February 2009 - February 15, 2009)Guus Hiddink (February 16, 2009 - May 31, 2009)Carlo Ancelotti (July 1, 2009 - May 22, 2011)Andre Villas Boas (22 June 2011-4 March 2012)

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Mission Impossible The Gunners

LONDON - Game 16 second leg Champions League Arsenal will be undertaken which will host AC Milan at the Emirates Stadium Wednesday, March 7 early day. This will be a 'mission impossible' if the Gunners want to pass to the next round.
 
It is not separated from the 0-4 defeat at Arsenal obtained its first meeting at the San Siro two weeks ago. Now the children's Arsene Wenger takes a minimum of five goals to avenge the defeat, once won eight of the Champions League ticket. Although it is difficult, but Wenger remains confident that his team can achieve this difficult mission.
 
"The win and maintain our high confidence sekaraag we will always run with good performance," Wenger said as quoted by Emirates 247, Monday (03/05/2012).
 
Yes, the spirit of burning was attacked by the Arsenal players, having successfully conquered the host Liverpool 2-1 last Saturday. Arsenal, who had left to turn things around and re-package the three points in the last two games.
 
Earlier, Tottenham Hotspur have felt it. Children's upbringing Harry Redknapp conquered by the Gunner 5-2, after a two-goal lead through Luis Saha and Emanuel Adebayor.
 
In the game against Liverpool, Wenger mainstay players, Robin van Persie showed his fangs. He also scored two goals that took Arsenal to steal three points from the Reds in Anfiled. And Wenger was incessantly praised the Dutch national team player.
 
"When you see the ball land on (Robin) van Persie you know he can send the ball with a special goal. You can never lose quality players. In every game he came up with something special, "Wenger praised.

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Zanetti: Cambiasso Crying

MILAN - Inter Milan drew 2-2 match over Catania menyisakkan stories. Some incidents are very uplifting expressed by the Inter captain Javier Zanetti.
 
At the match, Inter rise from adversity after trailing 0-2 in the first round by Alejandro Gomez scored in the 19th minute and Mariano Izco in the 38th minute.
 
"Seeing how the situation, we showed great character. That's not easy, as Catania beat us hard with two quick goals, after we started the game well, "said Zanetti, as reported by Football-Italy, Monday (05/03/2012).
 
Zanetti Inter had said that the rise was no doubt of several factors, among which is the motivation of his team mate Julio Cesar who gave motivation to the entire team.
 
"In the locker room, Julio Cesar gave us a talk to the whole team and I have to praise him for his efforts. We were able to find the strength to fight, "said the captain.
 
But the situation was tense in the second half when coach Claudio Ranieri surprisingly replacing Esteban Cambiasso with Andrea Poli at minute 61. At that time the fans cheered as he immediately disagreed with the decision of the coach. Looking at the fan response, according to the view Zanetti, Cambiasso was crying.
 
"You have to ask the coach if it was the right decision to replace someone who has won so many titles. If Ranieri made ​​his choice, he must have a reason, "Zanetti said.
 
"We have to understand the mood of the fans and unfortunately we have lost a lot of games. At the final whistle to thank my fans, because they are very important in motivating us, "he said.
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Luis Enrique in the position of Roma Still Safe

AS Roma director Franco Baldini confirmed defeat of Lazio in the Italian Serie A match continued yesterday (04/03) would not threaten the position of Luis Enrique, who led the long-term projects in Rome.

As you know, Rome was forced to recognize the benefits of Lazio by a score of 2-1 in the derby della Capitale yesterday, but management still believes Baldini stated on the figure of Enrique.
"We were a little disappointed with the end result, but we do not doubt the future of Rome and also coach (Enrique)," Baldini said.

"Beyond the red card that makes us play with ten players, we play balanced with Lazio and we are almost able to equalize in the last minute."

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