THE FOOTBALL THREAD Vol 2
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fgl
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nope...it was AFC reserves and youth team down to 10 men winning in extra time.....
ShadowsDiamond
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i think theres something wrong with shev himself..this jinx thingy, to me i don noe la.. might be his personal issue affecting him..even after a new coach. hes has yet to make an impact on chelsea.
but in other hand, the number 7 is good luck for manchester united...George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona, David Beckham and now Christiano Ronaldo
fgl
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2 English Carling Cup: Quarterfinals
Final - Stamford Bridge Attendance: 41,366
Chelsea 2 - 0 Liverpool
Frank Lampard (59)
Andriy Shevchenko (90)
0
Preview Match Gamecast Report
Updated: Dec. 19, 2007, 10:15 PM UK
Chelsea 2-0 Liverpool: Blues through, Crouch offPA
Liverpool and England striker Peter Crouch saw red as Chelsea won 2-0 to progress to the semi-finals of the Carling Cup thanks to second-half strikes from Frank Lampard and Andriy Shevchenko.
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Peter Crouch gets his marching orders at Stamford Bridge
Lampard's deflected 59th minute opener was followed, seconds later, by a moment of madness from Crouch who was red-carded for a disgraceful two-footed lunge on Mikel John Obi.
Referee Martin Atkinson immediately dismissed the England striker who unleashed a four-letter tirade at Chelsea fans before disappearing down the tunnel.
Crouch will now miss Liverpool's home clash with Portsmouth and the visits to Derby and Manchester City over the festive period.
The Carling Cup has never been high on Rafael Benitez's hit-list and he underlined that by putting out a side which did not contain England midfielder Steven Gerrard and Spanish striker Fernando Torres.
Gerrard, laid low with a stomach complaint, was certainly missed by the Merseysiders - who showed little drive in a goalless opening half largely controlled by the home side.
But Chelsea's failure to break the deadlock was largely due to the agility of Liverpool's reserve goalkeeper Charles Itandje.
In the 11th minute he denied Ivory Coast striker Salomon Kalou when Andriy Shevchenko's low cross had invited him to try his luck from just inside the penalty area.
However, the Liverpool goalkeeper had to rely on his shoulder to prevent Lampard scoring in the 24th minute.
Alvaro Arbeloa's attempted clearance fell to Lampard's feet on the edge of the penalty area but the England man could not finish the job.
A minute later Chelsea had to rely on Petr Cech, playing his first game in the competition this season, when a move involving Andriy Voronin and Crouch set up Lucas.
The Czech international keeper, at fault for Arsenal's winner in the Barclays Premier League on Sunday, produced a fine diving save to deny the Liverpool midfielder.
But they were the only real highlights in a first half littered with poor passes and choked by a packed midfield.
Chelsea continued to look the more likely to score but Lampard was still finding his range when he sent a 20-yard shot high into the crowd in the 52nd minute.
Less than 60 seconds later, Itandje denied Michael Essien, back from his three-match suspension, with a flying one-handed save as the Ghanaian's 18-yard effort looked destined for the corner.
Liverpool's attacks were sporadic at best but they were almost gifted a goal in the 55th minute when Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho, playing his first game since breaking a small bone in his back against Everton in early November, failed to reach Cech with a back-header.
The ball fell straight into the path of Crouch but the lanky striker could not lift the ball over the advancing Chelsea keeper.
But four minutes later, Chelsea were in front. Mikel found Shevchenko with a clever pass and the Ukraine striker put Lampard in the clear thanks to a neat first touch.
The England midfielder's shot was half-stopped by Jamie Carragher but the ball ballooned up and over the stranded Itandje to register Lampard's 99th goal for the club.
But the game erupted in the worst possible way within a minute when Crouch inexplicably decided to launch himself at Mikel right in front of the home dugout.
The two-footed lunge was high and dangerous and Atkinson had no hesitation in dismissing the England striker - to the fury of Benitez and the player himself.
Mikel was later replaced by Michael Ballack, who was returning to action for the first time since April.
In the intervening period, the Germany captain underwent two ankle operations - but he showed no ill-effects as Chelsea went in search of a second goal.
Indeed, it was Ballack's header down to Shevchenko in the final minute of normal time which allowed the Ukrainian to drill an angled shot past Itandje to put Chelsea into the last four of the competition.
Final - Stamford Bridge Attendance: 41,366
Chelsea 2 - 0 Liverpool
Frank Lampard (59)
Andriy Shevchenko (90)
0
Preview Match Gamecast Report
Updated: Dec. 19, 2007, 10:15 PM UK
Chelsea 2-0 Liverpool: Blues through, Crouch offPA
Liverpool and England striker Peter Crouch saw red as Chelsea won 2-0 to progress to the semi-finals of the Carling Cup thanks to second-half strikes from Frank Lampard and Andriy Shevchenko.
GettyImages
Peter Crouch gets his marching orders at Stamford Bridge
Lampard's deflected 59th minute opener was followed, seconds later, by a moment of madness from Crouch who was red-carded for a disgraceful two-footed lunge on Mikel John Obi.
Referee Martin Atkinson immediately dismissed the England striker who unleashed a four-letter tirade at Chelsea fans before disappearing down the tunnel.
Crouch will now miss Liverpool's home clash with Portsmouth and the visits to Derby and Manchester City over the festive period.
The Carling Cup has never been high on Rafael Benitez's hit-list and he underlined that by putting out a side which did not contain England midfielder Steven Gerrard and Spanish striker Fernando Torres.
Gerrard, laid low with a stomach complaint, was certainly missed by the Merseysiders - who showed little drive in a goalless opening half largely controlled by the home side.
But Chelsea's failure to break the deadlock was largely due to the agility of Liverpool's reserve goalkeeper Charles Itandje.
In the 11th minute he denied Ivory Coast striker Salomon Kalou when Andriy Shevchenko's low cross had invited him to try his luck from just inside the penalty area.
However, the Liverpool goalkeeper had to rely on his shoulder to prevent Lampard scoring in the 24th minute.
Alvaro Arbeloa's attempted clearance fell to Lampard's feet on the edge of the penalty area but the England man could not finish the job.
A minute later Chelsea had to rely on Petr Cech, playing his first game in the competition this season, when a move involving Andriy Voronin and Crouch set up Lucas.
The Czech international keeper, at fault for Arsenal's winner in the Barclays Premier League on Sunday, produced a fine diving save to deny the Liverpool midfielder.
But they were the only real highlights in a first half littered with poor passes and choked by a packed midfield.
Chelsea continued to look the more likely to score but Lampard was still finding his range when he sent a 20-yard shot high into the crowd in the 52nd minute.
Less than 60 seconds later, Itandje denied Michael Essien, back from his three-match suspension, with a flying one-handed save as the Ghanaian's 18-yard effort looked destined for the corner.
Liverpool's attacks were sporadic at best but they were almost gifted a goal in the 55th minute when Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho, playing his first game since breaking a small bone in his back against Everton in early November, failed to reach Cech with a back-header.
The ball fell straight into the path of Crouch but the lanky striker could not lift the ball over the advancing Chelsea keeper.
But four minutes later, Chelsea were in front. Mikel found Shevchenko with a clever pass and the Ukraine striker put Lampard in the clear thanks to a neat first touch.
The England midfielder's shot was half-stopped by Jamie Carragher but the ball ballooned up and over the stranded Itandje to register Lampard's 99th goal for the club.
But the game erupted in the worst possible way within a minute when Crouch inexplicably decided to launch himself at Mikel right in front of the home dugout.
The two-footed lunge was high and dangerous and Atkinson had no hesitation in dismissing the England striker - to the fury of Benitez and the player himself.
Mikel was later replaced by Michael Ballack, who was returning to action for the first time since April.
In the intervening period, the Germany captain underwent two ankle operations - but he showed no ill-effects as Chelsea went in search of a second goal.
Indeed, it was Ballack's header down to Shevchenko in the final minute of normal time which allowed the Ukrainian to drill an angled shot past Itandje to put Chelsea into the last four of the competition.
fgl
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carling cup draw
The Carling CupArsenal face Spurs in Carling Cup Semi-Final
Arsenal will face Tottenham Hotspur in the Semi-Finals of the Carling Cup for the second successive season.
The North London rivals were paired together at Wednesday night's draw. Arsenal will host the first leg at Emirates Stadium on January 8 or 9 with the return leg at White Hart Lane on January 22 or 23.
Arsenal beat Tottenham 5-3 on aggregate at the Semi-Final stage last season. Spurs led 2-0 in the first leg at White Hart Lane but were pegged back to 2-2 thanks to a brace from Julio Baptista.
Emmanuel Adebayor fired Arsenal ahead in the second leg at the Emirates but Mido forced extra time before goals from Jeremie Aliadiere and Tomas Rosicky took the Gunners through to the Final.
Chelsea, who beat Liverpool in the last Quarter-Final on Wednesday night, will face Everton in the last four of the competition.
HERE'S TO AN ARSENAL VS EVERTON FINAL!
The Carling CupArsenal face Spurs in Carling Cup Semi-Final
Arsenal will face Tottenham Hotspur in the Semi-Finals of the Carling Cup for the second successive season.
The North London rivals were paired together at Wednesday night's draw. Arsenal will host the first leg at Emirates Stadium on January 8 or 9 with the return leg at White Hart Lane on January 22 or 23.
Arsenal beat Tottenham 5-3 on aggregate at the Semi-Final stage last season. Spurs led 2-0 in the first leg at White Hart Lane but were pegged back to 2-2 thanks to a brace from Julio Baptista.
Emmanuel Adebayor fired Arsenal ahead in the second leg at the Emirates but Mido forced extra time before goals from Jeremie Aliadiere and Tomas Rosicky took the Gunners through to the Final.
Chelsea, who beat Liverpool in the last Quarter-Final on Wednesday night, will face Everton in the last four of the competition.
HERE'S TO AN ARSENAL VS EVERTON FINAL!
GrimRiffer
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Yes, it's three domestic defeats then=)) FGL, what's the song that the Arsenal fans always sing during the beginning of the match? It sounds nice. Haha.
fgl
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yeah. sorry rephrase.....3 domestic defeats..hee hee ...sorry for not "resspecting" your CL win...
fgl
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I think it's "THE WONDER OF YOU" by Elvis Presley. Its sucks. I wish they would choose another song man...
fgl
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MAN U TEAM UP TO IT'S USUAL NONSENSE AND PARTY ANTICS AGAIN...
LONDON (Reuters) - Police said on Tuesday they were investigating an allegation a woman was raped at a hotel in Manchester where Manchester United players and staff were holding a Christmas party.
Greater Manchester Police said they were called after a report that a 26-year-old had been attacked at the Great John Street Hotel in Manchester's city centre in the early hours of Tuesday.
Reports on the BBC and Sky News said some players and their guests had gone to the hotel as part of the premier league club's annual Christmas party.
No one at Manchester United could be reached immediately for comment.
A hotel spokeswoman said the hotel was closed to the public but was likely to reopen on Wednesday.
"We have had an allegation at the hotel and we are helping police with their investigation," she said.
In a statement, police said: "Police are currently investigating a report of rape at a hotel in Manchester city centre.
"At about 4.15 a.m., police were called to the hotel on Great John Street to a report that a 26-year-old woman had been raped. Inquiries are continuing."
Police released no more details.
LONDON (Reuters) - Police said on Tuesday they were investigating an allegation a woman was raped at a hotel in Manchester where Manchester United players and staff were holding a Christmas party.
Greater Manchester Police said they were called after a report that a 26-year-old had been attacked at the Great John Street Hotel in Manchester's city centre in the early hours of Tuesday.
Reports on the BBC and Sky News said some players and their guests had gone to the hotel as part of the premier league club's annual Christmas party.
No one at Manchester United could be reached immediately for comment.
A hotel spokeswoman said the hotel was closed to the public but was likely to reopen on Wednesday.
"We have had an allegation at the hotel and we are helping police with their investigation," she said.
In a statement, police said: "Police are currently investigating a report of rape at a hotel in Manchester city centre.
"At about 4.15 a.m., police were called to the hotel on Great John Street to a report that a 26-year-old woman had been raped. Inquiries are continuing."
Police released no more details.
GrimRiffer
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All are present for the party except Cristiano. See, Cristiano is no playboy=)
GrimRiffer
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The best football tune is Tom hark by the piranhas!! It's so catchy. FGL I don't know the song but it is different I think. It's one of the Arsenal chant. It's nice. I watched the Arsenal vs Chelsea game and it was the first song I heard so yeah. It would be great if you can tell me the title though. It's stuck in my head even though Im a Man Utd fan. haha.
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fgl
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huh? .........
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