Kean: League is our priority

Goals from Kenny Miller and Anthony Gerrard condemned the visitors to a 2-0 defeat at Cardiff City Stadium as the Bluebirds did their bit to lift the spirits of a nation rocked by the death of Wales manager Gary Speed by reaching the last four of the Carling Cup for the first time since 1966.
Kean's side are bottom of the league table and he made five changes to his side for the trip to south Wales and also elected not to risk the defensive trio of Christopher Samba, Martin Olsson and Michel Salgado, who have all had hamstring injuries.
After a bright start, Rovers, without a win in five games, were outplayed by their npower Championship hosts, and while Kean was disappointed with their display, he felt he was right to make changes and save his first-choice line-up for Saturday's league meeting with Swansea.
He said: "It is a big disappointment. They were on the back foot to start, we had half-chances and pinned them back, but then the confidence starts back up for them when they scored because they're at home where they've been good. It gives everyone a spark.
"Before the game I had a decision to make in as far as I wanted to push Samba, Olsson and Salgado, who never travelled for this game.
"They could have played at a push and if we had been in a slightly different position in the league. We have Swansea coming up so I made five changes and left those lads behind. We wanted to make sure we have those lads available for Saturday.
"Saturday has to kick-start our season. We are in a position where we have forfeited going through in this competition and having the chance to reach a cup final.
"We now have games against sides who are within touching distance of us in the league and we need to treat those games as cup finals because we have not got through to the final of this competition."
A section of Blackburn fans have called for Kean, who signed a new contract last week, to be sacked and have staged a series of protests.
And the travelling support made no secret of their dissatisfaction at their cup exit with chants of "Kean out" ringing round the ground.
But Kean, who will meet with club owner's Venky's tomorrow to discuss potential January transfer targets, insists their disapproval does not affect him and he is not concerned about a latest protest taking place before Saturday's Ewood Park contest against the Swans.
"It's never nice when the fans are negative but when you are focused on the game it's something you put to the back of your mind, it doesn't affect me," he said.
"We all want the same things, we all want the club to win the game, the fans are frustrated but we all need to stick together.
"Once we get the lads in we will have the established back four we've not managed to have this season. If we get that in place then I'm sure we'll climb the table."

Source:http://www.football365.com/news/21554/7342306/Kean-Claims-He-Forfeited-Carling-Cup.-Hmmm.

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Duo escape action after cup row

Goals from Kenny Miller and Anthony Gerrard condemned the visitors to a 2-0 defeat at Cardiff City Stadium as the Bluebirds did their bit to lift the spirits of a nation rocked by the death of Wales manager Gary Speed by reaching the last four of the Carling Cup for the first time since 1966.
Kean's side are bottom of the league table and he made five changes to his side for the trip to south Wales and also elected not to risk the defensive trio of Christopher Samba, Martin Olsson and Michel Salgado, who have all had hamstring injuries.
After a bright start, Rovers, without a win in five games, were outplayed by their npower Championship hosts, and while Kean was disappointed with their display, he felt he was right to make changes and save his first-choice line-up for Saturday's league meeting with Swansea.
He said: "It is a big disappointment. They were on the back foot to start, we had half-chances and pinned them back, but then the confidence starts back up for them when they scored because they're at home where they've been good. It gives everyone a spark.
"Before the game I had a decision to make in as far as I wanted to push Samba, Olsson and Salgado, who never travelled for this game.
"They could have played at a push and if we had been in a slightly different position in the league. We have Swansea coming up so I made five changes and left those lads behind. We wanted to make sure we have those lads available for Saturday.
"Saturday has to kick-start our season. We are in a position where we have forfeited going through in this competition and having the chance to reach a cup final.
"We now have games against sides who are within touching distance of us in the league and we need to treat those games as cup finals because we have not got through to the final of this competition."
A section of Blackburn fans have called for Kean, who signed a new contract last week, to be sacked and have staged a series of protests.
And the travelling support made no secret of their dissatisfaction at their cup exit with chants of "Kean out" ringing round the ground.
But Kean, who will meet with club owner's Venky's tomorrow to discuss potential January transfer targets, insists their disapproval does not affect him and he is not concerned about a latest protest taking place before Saturday's Ewood Park contest against the Swans.
"It's never nice when the fans are negative but when you are focused on the game it's something you put to the back of your mind, it doesn't affect me," he said.
"We all want the same things, we all want the club to win the game, the fans are frustrated but we all need to stick together.
"Once we get the lads in we will have the established back four we've not managed to have this season. If we get that in place then I'm sure we'll climb the table."

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Macheda open to loan move

The Italian has struggled to force his way into Sir Alex Ferguson's plans this season, with injuries and the form of his attacking competition keeping him out of the picture.
Macheda is now weighing up his options ahead of the January transfer window, with the prospect of a short-term deal elsewhere put to him.
He says Premier League sides have been in touch, giving him food for thought.
A disappointing spell at Sampdoria last season has turned him against loan deals slightly, but he admits the opportunity to remain in England could sway him.
"An assignment on loan in January? We have opportunities, but I definitely won't be going back to Italy," Macheda told tuttomercatoweb.
"I would like to play in England, today and tomorrow, because I want my future to be at Manchester United.
"There are proposals from the Premier League, we are evaluating them and we'll make our choices when the time comes."
Asked about his standing at Old Trafford, with fellow academy graduate Danny Welbeck having edged ahead of him in the pecking order, Macheda added: "My situation at United? We have many strikers and it is complicated, but I understand the situation.
"Welbeck has exploded, I was injured for a month and I only came back for 10 minutes on Saturday (against Newcastle).
"Welbeck is a great player and a very good person. I have played alongside him since I was 16 and we were in the youth teams together.
"I am tipping him to be a big star in the future. I also believe I am capable of matching him because, despite some criticism, I am still only 20 years old."

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Conquer Blackburn, Cardiff to the Carling Cup Semifinal

Cardiff City successfully stepped into the semi-finals of the Carling Cup after the quarter-finals, Tuesday or Wednesday (11/30/2011) early morning local time, beat Blackburn Rovers 2-0.

Although the club from the League Championship (second caste Premier League), Cardiff actually perform better. In contrast, Blackburn Rovers who are residents of the Premier League (Premier League main castes) immediately overwhelmed.

Cardiff pressure finally make Blackburn did not move in the 19th minute. Kenny Miller did fine left foot shot from distance, beat Blackburn goalkeeper Mark Bunn. Cardiff were 1-0 up.

This makes Cardiff getting excited. Although Blackburn tried to get up, but Cardiff meladeninya. In the second half, Cardiff is also more dominant.

In the 50th minute, Anthony Gerrard's turn to break into the Blackburn goal. The ball kicks his right leg could not be driven Mark Bunn.

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Berlusconi Milan Ready to Lead Again

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, said it would return as soon as possible to effectively perform the role as President of AC Milan.

Berlusconi is the owner of AC Milan. However, due to his work as prime minister, the activity in the last few seasons the club is run by Adriano Galliani. He resigned as PM Italy on 13 November.

"Will I be re-run the role as president of AC Milan? Sure. I will return to occupy that position as soon as possible," said Berlusconi.

"I was the president who won more trophies than any other in football history. The number of titles won (former President of Real Madrid) Santiago Bernabeu, which ranked second on that list, less than half of what I have," he added.

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Aguero Bow Arsenal

Striker Sergio Aguero scored a decisive victory over Manchester City 1-0 Arsenal in the Carling Cup quarter-final match at the Emirates, Tuesday (29/11/2011).
Goals scored in the 83rd minute. In a counterattack, the ball forward Adam Johnson posts Edin Dzeko to Aguero. Aguero managed to control the ball and beat Lukasz Fabianski.
Playing as a guest, City took the initiative to attack. But, after Emmanuel Frimpong won the ball from Edin Dzeko in the second minute, Arsenal launched an offensive that led to long-range shot in the sixth minute Ignazi Miguel, who tamed Costel Pantilimon.
After the execution of Adam Johnson in the tenth minute, Arsenal also react quickly to build a new attack which was completed with a shot by Park Chu Young in the 11th minute. Again Pantilimon managed to save his goal.
City then created two consecutive chances by Pablo Zabaleta in the 15th minute and Dzeko in the 20th minute. While efforts Zabaleta off, shot Dzeko could be anticipated Lukasz Fabianski.
Afterwards, there are two golden opportunities created, which all come from Arsenal camp. After the execution of Francis Coquelin in the 26th minute countered Pantilimon, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain also had a similar look at his business on the 28th minute.
In the second half, Arsenal game is fairly balanced, with Arsenal is more consistently creating chances. However, their efforts failed to produce a goal due to Costel Pantilimon.
At minute 51 and 76th, for example, Alex Oxlade Chamberlain saw two accurate shots ran aground in the hands of Pantilimon. It is also common in the execution carried out Andrei Arshavin in injury time.
For the City, they are also fairly consistently create chances. However, besides Aguero execution that led to goals, there's nothing so dangerous to Arsenal.
During the match, Arsenal had the ball as much as 49 percent and created a golden opportunity seven out of ten times the effort. The City fired two shots accurately than nine times the experiment.
The composition of playersArsenal: Lukasz Fabianski; Sebastien Squillaci, Johan Djourou, Laurent Koscielny, Ignasi Miguel (Thomas Vermaelen 80); Yossi Benayoun, Emmanuel Frimpong, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Andrei Arshavin 87); Park Chu-Young (Gervinho 68), Marouane Chamakh
Man City: Costel Pantilimon; Kolo Toure, Nedum Onuoha, Pablo Zabaleta, Aleksandar Kolarov (Sergio Aguero 32), Stefan Savic; Owen Hargreaves (Abdul Razak 79), Nigel De Jong, Samir Nasri, Adam Johnson; Edin Dzeko

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Indeed Beckham Wants Uniform Andik

Selection after playing against Indonesia, Wednesday (30/11/2011) night, the LA Galaxy midfielder David Beckham is willing to exchange uniforms with Andik Vermansyah. Apparently, Beckham did want the uniform because the attacker Persebaya 1927 Andik it look good.

After the match, Beckham was approached Andik interview with a private television station. Without thinking, Beckham took off his clothes and then hug the England midfielder Andik.

"I do want (shirt) because he can also play well," said Beckham after the game.

Not only praised Andik, Beckham willingly gave his uniform because he felt guilty Andik manage. "I feel bad because she manage," said the former Manchester United player.

Andik also received praise from Coach Rahmad Darmawan. "I only have four words for Andik. He's small, nimble, strong, and fast," said RD.

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Barca lose in Alfonso Perez

Barcelona surrendered 0-1 to Getafe on BBVA League match, at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez, Saturday (11/26/2011). With these results, Barcelona remain in second place standings with 28 points, or lose six points from Real Madrid.
Victory is determined by the host Juan Valera in the 67th minute. From the middle of the penalty box, he gore Pablo Sarabia bait into the bottom right corner of goalkeeper Victor Valdez.
Barcelona opened the game by creating an opportunity from David Villa in the second minute, which ran aground in the hands of Miguel Moya.
Moya then consistently maintain performance. After blocking a shot Lionel Messi in the 13th minute, he dispelled the execution of Alexis Sanchez in the 37th minute.
Barcelona continued to test the Moya in the second round. Coach Pep Guardiola to incorporate attacker replaces Isaac Cuenca defender Maxwell in the 72nd minute to add power attack.

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Valdes: Barcelona Madrid Pursue Hard

Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes, deplored the 0-1 defeat to Getafe in the BBVA League continued on Saturday or Sunday (27/11/2011) early morning hrs. According to him, the defeat was made ​​more difficult to pursue his team Real Madrid, although the competition is still long.

Barcelona are still in the No. 2. However, their value is still 28 after the defeat. While Real Madrid cruised to the value of 34, after a 4-1 win over Atletico Madrid.

"This is our first defeat this season and we did not expect it. We already know how to win, but it did not happen. There are still many games left, but it would be difficult to pursue Madrid. Madrid in a good path, and they continue to win," Valdes told regret the United States.

"Our distance far enough with Madrid. But we will continue to strive after it," he added.

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Ronaldo: Still Long Way to champion

Real Madrid midfielder, Cristiano Ronaldo, said the team wants to be the best in the various arena. However, he says, his team is still too early to talk about probabilities, especially in the Liga BBVA.

"The road is still long. We did not think had won La Liga. We want to win everything. Perhaps, the current Madrid squad is the best since I became a part of this team. However, we have to win a trophy to reinforce it," said Ronaldo.

"Real is always a favorite champions (Champions League), but we also know it is very difficult. However, I think we can win it," he added.

Madrid has waded 13 League BBVA and master standings with 34 points. They are six points ahead of nearest rival, Barcelona.

Difference in points is still going to change, since both sides have not met. The first meeting will be held at the Santiago Bernabeu, 10 December, and a second meeting at the Camp Nou, on April 22, 2012.

For the Champions League, Real Madrid has waded five of six games and master the Group D standings with 15 points, or seven points ahead of Ajax Amsterdam in second place. In the last match, they will be against Ajax in the Amsterdam Arena, 7 December..

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Mancini Reveals Reason UK Dry Performance

Manchester City coach, Roberto Mancini, uncover the cause behind the dryness of the England national team achievement. British achievement crisis because the clubs have diving competition schedule is very solid and makes the player is not in fit condition when defending national team.

The Italian coach was upset because his team only has a recovery time of 48 hours ahead against Arsenal in Carling Cup quarter-final on Tuesday (11/29/2011). In fact, David Silva and his friends to appear in the Premier League against Liverpool on Sunday (11/28/2011). Moreover, for a home game against Arsenal, the City must have arrived in London on Monday (11/27/2011).

Mancini also find it hard to face tight schedule matches in England, to have to be smart to do the rotation.

"Arsenal play on Saturday (26/11/2011). While we were playing on Sunday (11/28/2011) afternoon. On Monday (28/11/2011), we've had to go to London and on Tuesday (29/11 / 2011) should play tonight. Incredible. This is the reason why the national team went to the final of European Cup and World Cup and then they failed, "beber Mancini.

"The players do not have time to recover their fitness. Shown once in two days like this, especially after we played in the Champions League, something very unusual. I do not know who to blame. The Premier League should be talking about this. Something important to play a very important but also have time to recover fitness. at least, you took three days for recovery between one match and another match,

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Liverpool targeting david villa

Liverpool Football Mirror reported plans to bring Barcelona striker, David Villa, next season.

Actually, not new "Reds" wants Villa. Liverpool had worked hard to get signatures on the Spanish striker last season. Unfortunately, Liverpool effort foundered because Villa would prefer to move to Barcelona.

However, Livepool not surrender. They wish to re-recruit Villa. They can bring Villa optimistic considering no one can give guarantee to the 29-year-old attacker remains in the first team next season.

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Tevez rejects Juventus

Juventus will recruit denied Carlos Tevez from Manchester City. Conversely, Juve have absolutely no interest to the Argentine striker.

"Tevez is a player that does not make us interested. Of course not, we're not interested. If you need a striker, we will not rush and evaluate what we should do," said Juventus sporting director Giuseppe Marotta.

Juventus wants Tevez news wafts from a statement FIFA agent, Giuseppe Rossi. If Juve is really not interested in recruiting Tevez, chances are the player who played for Manchester United it will move to AC Milan. Kia Joorabchian, Tevez as an agent, claimed to have negotiated the transfer of his client with Milan on Thursday.

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Xavi: No Time to Talk Finals

Barcelona midfielder Xavi, said it is too early to talk about his team Club World Cup final, in Japan, in December. Still, he acknowledges, would be interesting if the final display team and Santos.

Barcelona will meet Al Sadd in Esperance or semifinals, Dec. 15. While other semifinal will feature a match against Santos, one of the J-League champions, Auckland City, and Monterrey.

"We can not talk about the finals this time. We're not invincible. In this world there is no undefeated teams. Each team raises a problem for us. We are very excited about the Club World Cup, but need to know which team will compete in round finals, before we discuss it, "said Xavi.

"It would be interesting to see if Barcelona Santos. We know about Neymar, Ganso, and many other talented players. However, for now, the game (Barca-Santos) a new hypothesis," he continued.

Furthermore, Xavi admits that he was always inspired by Brazilian players. According to him, Brazilian soccer is always a reference for everyone.

"I've always been inspired by Brazilian players, especially those who played for Barcelona, such as Romario, Ronaldo and Rivaldo, who had played with me. Brazilian football is always an example to everyone," he added.

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Won 4-0, Milan 1 Number of Juventus

AC Milan's 4-0 win over Chievo in Serie A match at San Siro on Sunday (11/27/2011). They now sit in second place with 24 points, or lose a point from Juventus.
The first goal was created by Thiago Silva in the eighth minute. With the left foot, he fired the ball shipment Kevin-Prince Boateng get the bottom right corner of goalkeeper Stefano Sorrentino.
Eight minutes later, Zlatan Ibrahimovic lobbed Alberto Aquilani submissions from outside the penalty box. The ball sailed through the two opposing players, before finally lodged in the left corner of the goal Sorrentino.
Alexandre Pato change the numbers on the scoreboard to 3-0 in the 32nd minute. Goals stems from a shot that hit Alberto Aquilani Luciano Siqueira. Pato managed to reach the ball gag and with the right foot, stuffed it into the bottom left corner of the goal Sorrentino.
In the 44th minute, Ibrahimovic scored from the spot, which makes the position changed to 4-0. Luciano assessed a penalty awarded after breaking Pato.
Playing as the host, Milan dominated the game, especially in the first round. When the game has been running for 40 minutes, they created chances through Ibrahimovic. However, the shot is released from outside the penalty box that hit the crossbar Chievo.
After Mark van Bommel shot in the tenth minute countered Sorrentino, Chievo launched an offensive that led to gunfire Diego Pellisier, which can be anticipated Marco Amelia. Milan's Ibrahimovic goal is the answer for the threat.
Chievo then seemed to play more aggressively pursue the ball. Milan hosts serve game with ball control. The match was held tough. There was no chance until Michael Bradley fired a shot in the 29th minute, which blocked Amelia.
Milan then saw a gap in the Chievo midfield and attack, which led to Pato goal.
The game became more open shortly. Both sides had time to turn off the threat. After Cyril Thereau shot on the 35th minute missed, Milan responded with gunfire Ibrahimovic, who also failed to lead right into the target.
Threaten each other action was stalled after the referee to award a penalty to Milan, which is converted into a fourth goal by Ibrahimovic.
Milan then again took the initiative to attack in the second round. This effort resulted in two shots from Ibrahimovic in the 46th minute and Kevin-Prince Boateng in the 50th minute. While Ibrahimovic missed shot, execution can be tamed Sorrentino Boateng.
Chievo then improve their ball control. With this effort, they were able to reduce the aggressiveness of Milan. Almost without danger, Chievo and then launch an attack that led to gunfire Diego Pellisier in the 70th minute, which although again failed to produce a goal due to Amelia's rescue action.
Utilizing the situation has not been the return of opposing players in their positions, Milan stole the attack that led to shots of Luca Antonini in the 72nd minute. However, efforts can be stopped Sorrentino Antonini outside the goal line.
Milan tried to maintain the pressure. Chievo not remain silent. Wherever possible, they chase and try to grab the ball. Milan Chievo attempt to make trouble again launch an attack completely.
In the 87th minute, they almost conceded even by gunfire Perparim Hetemaj. Fortunately for Milan, Marco Amelia correctly read the direction of the ball and anticipate them.
Chievo retain their positions and continue to try to score a goal in the remaining time. Although hardly received any threats, they failed to score a goal. The last execution, conducted Kamil Vacek in the injury time missed the target after about a Milan player.
During the match, Milan had the ball as much as 70 percent and created five golden opportunity from 13 businesses. As for Chievo releasing four accurate shots from eight experiments.
The composition of playersMilan: Marco Amelia; Thiago Silva, Mario Yepes, Luca Antonini, Ignazio Abate; Mark van Bommel, Kevin-Prince Boateng (Urby Emanuelson 61), Antonio Nocerino, Alberto Aquilani; Pato (Stephan El Shaarawy 77), Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Robinho 67 )
Chievo: Stefano Sorrentino; Davide Mandelli (Francesco Acerbi 23), Bostjan Cesar, Bojan Jokic, Nicolas Frey; Luca Rigoni (Kamil Vacek 61), Paolo Sammarco, Michael Bradley, Siqueira Luciano (Perparim Hetemaj 46); Sergio Pellissier, Cyril Thereau

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While Chelsea 3-0 Wolves outperform

Chelsea's 3-0 lead over Wolverhampton Wanderers until the end of the first round of Premier League match at Stamford Bridge on Saturday (11/26/2011). All three goals were created by John Terry, Daniel Sturridge, and Juan Mata.
Chelsea did not have many difficulties to overcome a game for the visitors, who play five midfielders. Almost without danger, they consistently attack and create chances.
In the second and sixth minutes, for example, Raul Meireles and Ramires fired alternately. While Meireles shot missed, Ramires executions led to a corner kick, after the rescue that made Wayne Hennessey.
Juan Mata is believed to execute corner kick, sending the ball straight into the middle of the penalty box. With his head, Terry sent the ball into the bottom left corner of the visitors' goal.
Just three minutes later, Chelsea nearly increase the advantage. At that time, Juan Mata kick cross from Branislav Ivanovic, who Sanya shot over the crossbar to the Wolves.
After seeing the shots Didier Drogba (12) and Branislav Ivanovic (20) countered Hennessey, Chelsea managed to gain a second goal from Daniel Sturridge effort in the 29th minute. Goals stems from the movement of Juan Mata in the right sector Wolves defense, which led to a cross. With the left foot, Sturridge fired the ball into the middle of Wolves goalkeeper.
Wolves replied with a shot George Elokobi and Roger Johnson in the 32nd minute. However, none of the trouble Petr Cech.
Afterward, Wolves back in the depressed position. Hennessey looked busy anticipating Sturridge (40) and Drogba (44). However, in the 45th minute, left-foot shot Hennesey conquered Juan Mata, who is released from the penalty box, taking advantage of Ashley Cole's cross.
Chelsea 3-0 advantage did not make the lower aggressiveness. Their efforts have not produced results as expected, when the halftime whistle sounded.
During the first half, Chelsea had the ball as much as 54 percent and created five golden opportunity from 13 businesses. As for the visitors off three shots, without a single lead on target.
The composition of playersChelsea: Petr Cech; John Terry, David Luiz, Ashley Cole, Branislav Ivanovic; Oriol Romeu, Raul Meireles, Ramires; Juan Mata, Didier Drogba, Daniel Sturridge
Wolves: Wayne Hennessey; Christophe Berra, Roger Johnson, George Elokobi, Ronald Zubar; Karl Henry, Nenad Milijas (Sylvan Ebanks-Blake 38), David Edwards, Stephen Ward, Matthew Jarvis; Steven Fletcher

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Real Madrid Ronaldo Save on First Round

Striker Cristiano Ronaldo scored from the spot to make Real Madrid a 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid until the end of the first round of League BBVA, Saturday or Sunday (27/11/2011) early morning hrs. The first round is also colored a red card earned by Atletico goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, in the 21st minute for violating Karim Benzema.

Madrid started the game with the initiative to attack. Some of the opportunities they created though ultimately failed to use. Kekurangtenangan Jose Mourinho's troops became the main problem they are to score.

Although suppressed, precisely Atletico ahead in the 15th minute. Cooperation between the two ends Adrian and Eduardo Salvio brilliant execution of Adrian. Calmly, Adrian beat goalkeeper Iker Casillas with his right leg kick.

Disastrous for Atletico goalkeeper Thibout Courtois violations against Karim Benzema in the penalty box forbidden fruit. Not only that, the goalkeeper was forced to exit the field due to receive a red card.

Madrid finally able to equalize after Cristiano Ronaldo, who was appointed as executioner able to perform their duties properly.

Despite playing with 10 players, Atletico still demonstrate hard game which makes it difficult Madrid players develop their best ability. The result, Madrid failed to take advantage of the number of players until the end of the first half and 1-1 score did not change.

The composition of players
Madrid: Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, Pepe, Marcelo, Lassana Diarra, Xabi Alonso, Sami Khedira, Cristiano Ronaldo, Angel Di María, Karim Benzema, Mesut Oezil

Atletico: Thibaut Courtois, Alvaro Dominguez Soto, Diego Godin, Filipe Kasmirski, Luis Perea, Gabi, Paulo Assuncao, Arda Turan, Eduardo Salvio, Adrian, Diego (Sergio Asenjo 24)

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Madrid's fourth goal, Atletico 2 Red Cards

Real Madrid more firmly on top of the standings after a 4-1 win over Atletico Madrid in a Champions League continued BBVA, Saturday or Sunday (11/27/2011) early morning hrs. Match colored red card received two Atletico players, Thibaut Courtois (22) and Diego Godin (82).
Madrid started the game with the initiative to attack. Some of the opportunities they created though ultimately failed to use. Kekurangtenangan Jose Mourinho's troops became the main problem they are to score.
Although suppressed, precisely Atletico ahead in the 15th minute. Cooperation between the two ends Adrian and Eduardo Salvio brilliant execution of Adrian. Calmly, Adrian beat goalkeeper Iker Casillas with his right leg kick.
Disastrous for Atletico goalkeeper Thibout Courtois violations against Karim Benzema in the penalty box forbidden fruit. Not only that, the goalkeeper was forced to exit the field due to receive a red card.
Madrid finally able to equalize after Cristiano Ronaldo, who was appointed as executioner able to perform their duties properly.
Despite playing with 10 players, Atletico still demonstrate hard game which makes it difficult Madrid players develop their best ability. The result, Madrid failed to take advantage of the number of players until the end of the first half and 1-1 score did not change.
Madrid immediately kicked off early in the second half. The result, they are directly ahead 2-1 in the 49th minute of action thanks to Angel Di Maria. Mesut Oezil breakthrough bait begins to Ronaldo, the Portuguese man to cross off a direct kick struck by Di Maria with his left foot. The ball rolled smoothly into the empty goal because Sergio Asenjo already moving forward to close Ronaldo.
The host again increase the advantage in the 65th minute. Blunders committed by Diego Godin successfully utilized by substitute Gonzalo Higuain who had struck the ball into the goal after outwit Atletico goalkeeper and defender.
Unfortunately for Atletico, they have to lose a player again in the 81st minute after Godin's got a red card for abuse Higuain in the penalty box. The referee also gave prizes to the 12 right-kick Madrid due to these violations. Ronaldo, who became the executioner return to finish its job well.
Madrid still holding, but Atletico able to survive with nine players. The result, until the end of the game, 4-1 position remained unchanged.
This victory adds to the acquisition of Madrid points to 34 points. They are six points while Barcelona is in second place. As for Atletico stuck in seventh place with 16 points.
The composition of playersMadrid: Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, Pepe, Marcelo, Lassana Diarra, Xabi Alonso, Sami Khedira, Cristiano Ronaldo, Angel Di Maria (Gonzalo Higuain 62), Karim Benzema (Jose Callejon 74), Mesut Oezil (Fabio Coentrao 79)
Atletico: Thibaut Courtois, Alvaro Dominguez Soto, Diego Godin, Filipe Kasmirski, Luis Perea, Gabi, Paulo Assuncao, Arda Turan (Jose Antonio Reyes 78), Eduardo Salvio (Miranda 83), Adrian, Diego (Sergio Asenjo 24)

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Ferguson criticism Referee

Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, judging referee Michael Jones did not work very well when he led his team the match against Newcastle United's interminable 1-1, Saturday (11/26/2011).

One of Ferguson's decision is a decision criticized by Jones to give a penalty for Newcastle defender Rio Ferdinand after the judge violated Hatem Ben Arfa. According to Ferguson, who carried Ferdinand Dachshund Ben Arfa on the net.

Ferguson also deplores that Jones changed after discussion with his assistant while trying to determine whether it is a violation or not. In fact, before Jones assess the Dachshund was clean and only gave a corner for Newcastle.

"I think that everyone agrees (the tackle was clean), including the referee, because he thinks Rio won the ball and he only gave a corner. He (the referee) let the assistant referee to set it," said Ferguson.

"We faced this situation a few weeks ago when the linesman gave a penalty against Sunderland when it was clear the opponent's hand. Referee (then) was placed in a difficult situation at that time because they have to decide what he should do. He knew it was pure handball and set linesman. that's what the referee should do today, "he continued.

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Bow Lazio, Juventus Back Enthroned

Juventus back to Serie A master standings after a 1-0 win over Lazio at the Olimpico game, Saturday (26/11/2011). They collected 25 points, or one point ahead of nearest competitor, Udinese.
Juventus victory is determined by Simone Pepe scored in the 34th minute. Goals stems from the movement in the right sector Alessandro Matri Lazio defense, which led to a cross. Pepe who escaped from the guard defenders, managed to send the ball into the bottom right corner of the goal with his right foot.
Juventus had difficulty developing the game in the first ten minutes. Afterward, the club seemed to dominate the game and diligent enough to create opportunities.
In the 10th minute and the 23, for example, Claudio Marchisio and Pepe fired alternately. While the execution Marchisio misses, Matri blocked shots.
Lazio itself several times to launch malicious attacks. However, their efforts foundered in the middle of the road a lot.
In the 33st minute, for example, Tommaso Rocchi, releasing a breakthrough bait that seems addressed to Hernanes. However, Gianluigi Buffon managed to cut the flow of bait.
To resolve the impasse, Lazio fired remotely. In the 36th minute, for example, Hernanes doing business, but foundered in the hands of Gianluigi Buffon.
Lazio then took the initiative to attack in the second half. This effort ended with the execution of Cristian Ledesma, which is blocked by Stephan Lichtsteiner.
Lazio then managed to cut the flow of attack and turned to attack Juventus. The ball ended up in the foot back and fired into the goal Hernanes Juventus, which again blocked.
Juventus have not created the replies, when Hernanes and Miroslav Klose fired alternately in the 60th minute and 61st. While efforts Hernanes hit the goalpost, the execution can be anticipated Buffon Klose.
After the 70th minute, Juventus Lazio started coming out of the pressure and creates a direct threat through Emanuele Giaccherini, the crude on hand Federico Marchetti.
Lazio act quickly to improve the back line and managed to reduce business rose Juventus. Juventus kept trying to suppress, but could produce only one chance of Matri in the 85th minute, which misses the mark.
For 90 minutes, Lazio had the ball as much as 46 percent and created five golden opportunity from 12 businesses. As for Juventus five shots off accurately from 17 experiments.
The composition of playersLazio: Federico Marchetti; Marius Stankevicius, Mobido Diakite, Stefan Radu, Abdoulay Konko; Cristian Ledesma, Hernanes, Senad Lulic (Giuseppe Sculli 72), Christian Brocchi (Alvaro Gonzalez 46); Tommaso Rocchi (Djibril Cisse 64), Miroslav Klose
Juventus: Gianluigi Buffon; Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini, Stephan Lichtsteiner; Andrea Pirlo, Claudio Marchisio, Arturo Vidal; Mirko Vucinic (Emanuele Giaccherini 66), Alessandro Matri (Fabio Quagliarella 85), Simone Pepe (Marcelo Alejandro Estigarribia 81)

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Manchester United midfielder Crisis

MANCHESTER - Manchester United midfielder suffered a crisis when they met Newcastle United at Old Trafford Stadium on Saturday (26/11) tomorrow night. Anderson was reported to be absent until next February with a knee injury.

It is possible Sir Alex Ferguson will again put Ryan Giggs in United's middle sector as against Swansea in the last week. Following the Brazilian midfielder Tom Cleverley to the United treatment table. Anderson Cleverley injury and this makes United's central midfield sector was only inhabited by Michael Carrick, Darren Fletcher, and Darren Gibson.

Alternatively, Ferguson could have prepared Paul Pogba on the bench for the Red Devils since Fletcher and Carrick are still tired from full play for 90 minutes when United against Benfica in the Champions League this midweek. Or it could be, Ferguson returned to experiment with putting Wayne Rooney in central midfield.

Central midfield sector has become the most often used as an experiment by Ferguson due to various factors. Before Rooney, Paul Jones also had driven into a defensive midfielder Ferguson.

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