MADRID BEAT AGAIN BY THIRD DIVISION CLUB

Disgraceful! Maybe it was the most appropriate word to describe the Copa del Rey action between Real Madrid and third division clubs Alcorcón. Star-studded squad humiliated Manuel Pellegrini four goals without reply to the host team, on Wednesday (28/10/2009).

El Real nightmare at Copa del Rey event happen again. After last season, was eliminated in the early phase of the Real Union, now the Los blancos should be lowered embarrassed after losing badly in the first leg against Alcorcón that in fact is losing caste in the paper.

Facing Madrid did not seem to make foster children Juan Antonio Anquela undaunted. From the beginning, Alcorcón attacking display a mature game and a strong determination to win. Makes host Raul et al look like an amateur team.

The first round clearly belonged to Alcorcón. Imagine, they directly lead to 3-0 half-time whistle sounded ending. Sergio Mora, Ruben Sanz, and Borja truly a scourge veteran goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek. After some initial attempts failed to reach the target, finally managed to open the benefits Borja Alcorcón at minute 16.

Six minutes later, goalkeeper Dudek again broken. This time, Los blancos defender Alvaro Arbeloa is adding other features through an own goal. Former Liverpool retainer to cut off the ball from the right sector with his feet. Unfortunately, he's just a ball into the goal Dudek.

Juanma host goalkeeper also fantastic. He managed to get Rafael van der Vaart and Raul frustrated after their two golden opportunities.

Ernesto Gomez Gomez midfielder scored three Alcorcón in minute 40. Committed blunders Royston Drenthe made freely Cascon Diego cross removed to Ernesto immediate goal to El Real.

Manuel Pellegrini immediately put Fernando Gago and Guti withdrew early in the second half after giving an injection of fresh energy. However, Alcorcón less affected and still continued dominance. Borja host closed the victory with a goal in minute 52.

Madrid actually quite managed to improve the game in the last 30 minutes. Unfortunately, El Real still not able to unload Alcorcón defense and must accept the results of these oppressive.

Other Match Results Copa del Rey:

Atletico Ciudad 2 to 4 Sevilla
Marbella from 0 to 2 Atletico Madrid
Recreativo Huelva 1 to 1 Sporting Gijon

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Complete results of European Zone Qualifying (World Cup)

2010 World Cup qualifying, entered the final stage which is now one game left to live. Some countries also have to ensure a ticket to the final round, such as German, Serbian, Italian and Danish. Here are the complete results of the European zone.

Group 1
* Danish 1 to 0 Sweden
Portugal 3-0 Hungary

Group 2
Luxemberg 0 to 3 Switzerland
Greek 5-2 Latvia
Israel 3 to 1 Moldova

Group 3
Ceska Rep. 2-0 Poland
Slovakia 0-2 Slovenia

Group 4
Finland 2 to 1 Wales
Russia 0 to 1 * Germany
Liechtenstein 0 to 2 Azerbaijan

Group 5
Armenia 1 - 2 * Spain
Estonia 0 to 2 Bosnia-Herzegovina
Belgium 2-0 Turkey

Group 6
Belarus 4-0 Kazakhstan
Ukraine 1 to 0 * UK

Group 7
Austria 2 to 1 Lithuania
Serbia 5 to 0 Romania
French 5-0 Faroe Kep

Group 8
Cyprus 4-1 Bulgaria
Montenegro 2 to 1 Georgia
Rep. Ireland 2 to 2 * Italy

*: Surviving the World Cup 2010

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Review Italia vs Rep. Irlandia

Italy needs a victory in the two remaining parties to ensure a ticket to the 2010 World Cup. However, the mission confirmed Gli Azzurri will not be easy. The problem, which will block your opponent is Rep.. Ireland that in fact the main rivals in Group 8 standings. Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon veteran agrees this.

This weekend, Italy will undergo stringent action. Coach Marcello Lippi will take his squad flew to Dublin to face Ireland in a host of follow-up World Cup qualifying. Victory over the squad who is now in arsiteki Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni's Italy would not have to drive to work hard in the face Cyprus ultimate party, four days later to win the tickets automatically qualify to South Africa.

Today, Italy is still entrenched at the top Group 8 with 20 points, while the Irish trailed in second position with a difference of four points. If you lose in Dublin, a difference of two points will be trimmed to just one point. The fact is what makes Buffon believes tough action packed place. Therefore, Juventus goalkeeper is not targeting any grandiose result of the match.

"We will face the fight against Irish sulti. We had experienced difficult moments to face them," said Buffon prism of the success of Ireland 1-1 Italy held, at the first meeting in Bari, Italy, April.

"Are we going to hit a draw results? You can not say that it is a good result. But, if these results that lie at the end of the game, no words we can say," he added, as reported by Goal, Friday (9 / 10 / 2009).

On this occasion, Buffon also wary of giving praise and Ireland coach, Giovanni Trapattoni who thinks football is very familiar with the character of Italy.

"Trapattoni is someone could instill character and the Italian game I salute him.. Mr. Trap is the maestro, and he also has won a lot of things," she said Trapattoni a chance to menukangi La Nazionale in the period 2000-2004

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MADRID BEAT BY SEVILLA

Real Madrid have finally met with defeat when come to the headquarters of Seville, Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan. Successfully beat Sevilla 2-1 Real Madrid, on Monday (5/10/2009).

This defeat makes El Real have left three points from its main rivals Barcelona in the fighting top of the league. Madrid collecting 15 points from six games. While Sevilla is in the top three with points and the same amount of action with Madrid.

Jesus Navas took Sevilla lead 1-0 at minute 33. Navas scored a goal with his head to meet the measurable cross. Navas jumped from behind the defender of Madrid, in failing driven Iker Casillas.

Madrid is down without Cristiano Ronaldo, appeared less bite in the early game. Manuel Pellegrini besutan team can only attack once Sevilla. However, Pepe was able to equalize the numbers in the early minutes of the second half. Header from the Portuguese defender made a balanced position.

While camps continue to Madrid equalized. Asik attacked El Real to forget defense. Scheme dead ball Renato Dirnei be transferred back to the header in the 66th minute.

After the lead, playing a total Sevilla survive. The strategy was fairly effective built to make the attack Kaka et al, are always crushed. Sevilla had to ensure the victory of the season six

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LAZIO BEAT SOFIA

Lazio opened up opportunities for the next round of qualifying for the 2009 Europa League. It happened after I Biancocelesti membekuk Levski Sofia 4-0 in the Georgi Asparuhov Stadium, Friday (2/10/2009) early morning pm.

Italian giants were trying to get up, after the first game Europa League Group G fell from the hands of Red Red Bull Salzburg.

Lazio opened the scoring through Francelino Matuzalem. Goal kick occurred after Matuzalem from a distance of 12 meters are not able dammed Dimitrov Sofia goalkeeper in the 22nd minute. Lazio 1-0 lead.

Lazio managed to increase the advantage before the first round ended. This time turn Matias Zarate mainstay bomber who managed to break into the goal Dimitrov at minute 45.

Winning 2-0 Lazio does not make happy. The team was besutan Davide Bellardini successfully added advantage in the second round by Mourad Meghni and Tommaso Rocchi. 4-0 score stood until the game was over.

Meanwhile, Salzburg itself again when he managed to win 2-0 against Villarreal. Two produced the winning goal Salzburg bombers and midfielder Marc Janko Tchoyi Bush

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REAL MADRID WIN AGAIN !!!!

Real Madrid continued to show maturity as a team of star-studded class. Down in the qualifier group C Champions League 2009/2010, foster children Manuel Pellegrini appeared crazed by clearing out his opponent 3-0 Olympique Marseille on Thursday (1/10/2009).

Playing the main squad, El Real have not able to gain first-half goals. And they've played quite nicely by relying on the performance of the main pillars such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Ricardo Kaka.

Marseille is not got no nails to reply to the host treatment. Although Les seemed a little depressed Phoceens still managed to threaten the action behind the captain through Mamadou Niang, unfortunately not hard work to fruition.

Since both teams are equally not able to score a goal, finally forced the score 0-0 glasses into action to cover the break.

The second midterm is opened, without preamble immediately raced Madrid. The result, in the 58th minute to be able to open the taps CR9 team goals, the score changed 1-0.

Disastrous for Marseille again came on 61 minutes. Senegal defender Souleymane Diawara from thrown off the court after receiving a second yellow card in the fight after breaking Ronaldo in the box forbidden.

Prizes awarded a penalty which the referee without hesitation he immediately took Kaka. With full confidence that Brazil national team players Steve Mandada lowered and his team added a 2-0 advantage.

Los blancos keganasannya not stop, three minutes later Ronaldo scored again to steal the triangle cooperating with Karim Benzema and Kaka. Changed back scoring 3-0 to Madrid.

Far superior, Pellegrini mandate to the team to play a little relaxed. As a result, the remaining time they failed to score a goal again.

With the big victory was 3-0, Los Merengues position at the top Group C certainly has not shifted. They are three points ahead of the other teams both had reached three figures.

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INTER BEAT BY RED CARD

Inter Milan midfielder, Dejan Stankovic admitted his team had played poorly in the first round in a duel versus Rubin Kazan, in a further round Champions League group stage on Tuesday (29 / 9). However, he said, in the second half Inter played better and the chance to win. Expectations were stranded following a red card received by Mario Balotelli.

In a duel that left Inter first goal scored by Alejandro Damian Dominguez in the 11th minute. After working hard to overcome a host of pressure, can Inter equalized through Stankovic at minute 27.

Goal Stankovic Inter opened hopes to be able to bring home three points from Kazan. They also kept trying to improve the appearance. Near halftime, Inter had the chance goal by Lucio, who unfortunately canceled. The two sides still had to settle for sharing the numbers 1-1 when the final whistle sounded the first 45 minutes.

Entering the second half, Inter showed improvement game. They began to serve the game and the Rubin wing of the ball better. However, not to mention capable of making an attack, Inter Milan Juventus surprised by the violations that led to Christian Noboa red card. After that, let alone add a goal, to thwart the creation of the second goal Rubin.

"I have no comment on the expulsions (Juventus). We have worked hard with ten men on the field and this is a difficult situation. Each person shows and has proved a big pengorbanna and determination to try it well," said Stankovic.

"After a difficult start, we found a rhythm and started controlling the game and at the end of the first half, we hope to excel. However, the results fairly well balanced,"

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JOVETIC GOAL BEAT LIVERPOOL

Liverpool at home to Fiorentina slumped in a duel continued Champions League group phase, Tuesday (29 / 9). Stevan Jovetic two goals in the first half to make "The Reds' 0-2 up.

Liverpool earlier in the fight to conquer difficulties club Hungary, Debrecen, got stung in the early minutes. However, "La Viola" got up and slowly began to build attacks from both wings.

The effort was host to fruition in the 28th minute. Jovetic apart from offside trap and managed to vagrancy ball from Cristiano Zanetti breakthrough. Without difficulty, players from Montenegro was sending a low ball into the right corner of goalkeeper Pepe Reina.

Only nine minutes earlier, again surprising Jovetic Reina with a sliding tackle hard kick the ball against Juan Vargas. The ball turned suddenly and Reina had no time to react to prevent the entry of the skin round into the net.

In the second half, "The Red" appears more aggressive, but "The Purple" well able to help. Fernando Torres movement escort choked by Alessandro Gamberini. Goalkeeper Sebastien Frey seldom received serious threats from Steven Gerrard et al.

Up to 93 minutes a game, "The Reds" was unable to score goals and be willing to come down to the third position of the standings. Olympique Lyon stayed on top after a 4-0 win over Debrecen.

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Match: Manchester United FC 4-3 Manchester City FC

City's big spending has reignited the Manchester derby and they certainly put the heat on United with a spirited performance at Old Trafford. The visitors, who kicked off with a perfect four wins from four Premier League games, fell behind three times only to equalise on each occasion, Craig Bellamy's second of the match late on seemingly securing them a point. However, the champions had the last word as Michael Owen scored in the sixth minute of added time to prompt unbridled celebrations from Sir Alex Ferguson – an indication perhaps that the wily manager views City as a genuine threat.

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Player: Raúl González (Real Madrid CF)

High-profile summer signings Cristiano Ronaldo (seven goals in five games) and Zlatan Ibrahimović (three in four Liga matches) may have made impressive starts for Real Madrid and FC Barcelona respectively, but both were overshadowed by Raúl who made his 524th league outing for Los Merengues in Wednesday's 2-0 victory at Villarreal CF. The 32-year-old is now the club's all-time leading appearance holder in the Spanish top flight and one away from Manuel Sanchís's overall mark of 708 competitive games in the famous white shirt.

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McLeish happy with system

Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish has urged the club's fans to be patient after they turned against him during Saturday's home defeat to Bolton Wanderers.

The Blues supporters were frustrated at McLeish's perseverance with just one striker during the 2-1 loss at St Andrew's and chanted '4-4-2' at times during the match.

Former Scotland manager McLeish said after the game: "When a lot of people are chanting, you tend to think 'maybe they're right'.

"At the same time I think it's a little bit harsh. We've been playing well with that (4-5-1) system.

"We wanted to have something to hold on to and then we can go for a goal, but we shot ourselves in the foot with the start and the set-piece they scored from. It's criminal.

"There's not any evidence that 4-4-2 means we'd create any more chances, as the Stoke City game and the Portsmouth game proved.

"We had a great crowd which was fantastic. It was great to see St Andrew's so full and now they've got to give us the patience, trust us and get behind us because I think we're a better side than last year in the Championship. You'd like to think so with the acquisitions."

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Chamakh brushes off Juventus talk

Morocco forward Marouane Chamakh insists his focus remains solely on life at Bordeaux following fresh speculation regarding his future. Chamakh saw his future become the subject of much conjecture over the summer,
with a move away from the Ligue 1 champions widely touted.

A host of Premier League clubs were reported to be tracking his availability, with Arsenal and West Ham leading the hunt.

Chamakh, however, remains in France for now and insists that he is prepared to give his all for Bordeaux this season.

That remains his stance, despite rumours now linking him with a possible switch to Serie A giants Juventus.

"I am very calm and I am concentrating on playing well in the league and in the Champions League for Bordeaux," Chamakh told skysports.com.

"I am not talking about transfers at the moment."

Reports in Italy claim Juve regard Chamakh as a potential replacement for French forward David Trezeguet, who looks set to quit the club at the end of the season.

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Forssell faces long spell on sidelines

Hannover's injury problems are piling up as striker Mikael Forssell is set to undergo foot surgery and faces three months on the sidelines.The former Chelsea and Birmingham frontman sustained a metatarsal bone
injury in the Bundesliga clash against promoted Mainz in mid-August.

The 28-year-old Finnish international, who joined Hannover from Birmingham on a free transfer in summer 2008, is now set to go under the knife of Munich-based specialist Dr Markus Walther.

Following the surgery, he is expected to leave hospital at the end of the week and will be unable to train for six weeks.

Speaking of the situation, Hannover manager Andrea Bergmann said: "We will be carefully waiting for him to return.

"He needed this surgery to recover well and all we can do at this time is hope that he will be back soon."

Forssell joins Germany international Jan Schlaudraff, Brazilian defender Vinicius Bergantin and former Fulham midfielder Leon Andreasen on the long-term injury list at Hannover, while goalkeeper Robert Enke also faces a spell on the sidelines with a mystery illness.

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Adebayor and City accept FA charge

Emmanuel Adebayor and Manchester City have 'reluctantly accepted' a Football Association charge of violent conduct against Arsenal.The Blues striker fell under the microscope on Saturday during the 4-2 victory over his former club Arsenal at Eastlands.



At one stage during that contest he was involved in an alleged stamping incident with Gunners forward Robin van Persie.

He was charged by the FA in the aftermath of the Premier League fixture and had until 6pm on Wednesday to appeal the ruling.

Adebayor has decided against contesting the decision, with City revealing that despite still having reservations about the incident in question they too will accept any punishment handed out to their Togolese star.

"Manchester City announce that both the club and Emmanuel Adebayor have reluctantly accepted the violent conduct charge laid by the Football Association in the wake of the victory over Arsenal," read a statement on the club's official website.

"The player strongly maintains that he did not intend to act in a violent manner.

"He apologised on the day to Robin van Persie personally and to the wider public for the outcome of the challenge.

"We await the findings of the FA's Disciplinary Panel which is due to meet on Thursday."

Adebayor also has an improper conduct charge hanging over his head as a result of his excessive goal celebration in front of Arsenal fans at Eastlands.

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Xavi impressed by Ibrahimovic

Barcelona midfielder Xavi has praised the impact made by new striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.The Sweden international has scored twice since joining Barca from Inter Milan over the summer in a swap deal which involved Samuel Eto'o going the opposite way.

But it is in the dressing room where Ibrahimovic has made the biggest impact, according to Spain midfielder Xavi.

He said: "He is beginning an adventure that will last for five years.

"He has surprised me because he jokes a lot when I thought he would be more serious.

"Everyone said he was awkward but that is not the case. He is very likeable, he has adapted very well."

Ibrahimovic makes a swift return to Inter this week as the two European giants lock horns in the Champions League.

It will also see Inter coach and former Barca backroom staff member Jose Mourinho come up against his old employers.

And Xavi sees many similarities between the Portuguese and current Barca boss Pep Guardiola.

He added: "I had three years with him (Mourinho) when he was an assistant to (Louis) Van Gaal and I learnt a lot.

"He is like Guardiola in that they are both obsessed by work.

"Perhaps Mourinho is more focused on defence while Pep is more romantic and wants to play well besides winning."

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Vieira predicts more success

Patrick Vieira is predicting another trophy laden campaign at home and abroad this season at Inter Milan.The Frenchman was expected to leave the San Siro in the summer with a move back to France and a return to Arsenal strongly mooted.

Despite the speculation the 33-year-old has been a prominent member of the Nerazzurri first team this term and started the 2-0 win over Parma at the weekend.

Having won the last four Scudetti the midfielder has predicted that Inter will be crowned champions again come May.

"We believe in ourselves, we have been the best team in this country for four years," he told skysports.com.

"There are big clubs in the Italian league but we are the best of those great clubs."

Despite personally failing to progress further than the quarter-final stage of the Champions League in the last five seasons, while Inter have also failed at the last-16 round in the past three years, Vieira insists the club can conquer Europe this term.

"We want to have a decent run in the Champions League," he added.

"The team is very good, I don't think any team will fancy us. We have all the ingredients to have a great season at home and in Europe."

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