Giggs Rolls Back The Years as Man United win at Chelsea

Its advantage Manchester United at the half way stage in what looks like being the only competitive Quarter Final in the 2011 Champions League as the other 3 ties look as good as over after the nfirst games.

In an entertaining and closely contested match at Stamford Bridge Manchester United scored the games only goal following a move fit to grace any game of this standard. The impressive Michael Carrick who passed the ball well all night started the move with a sweeping  cross which veretan Ryan Giggs collected with a sublime 1st touch before pulling the ball back for Wayne Rooney who calmly side footed the ball into the net with the help of the goal post. United were good value for their lead going into the half, although Torres was a tad unlucky not to level things when hist deftly placed shot came back off the post.  

The second half saw a bit more fight from Chelsea, and they will count themselves unlucky to to have had at least one penalty with the one in the final minute where Patrice Evra’s foul Ramires was so blatant that the ref was probably the only person in the stadium who missed it.

A 1-0 lead is nice, however this game is far from over and if Chelsea play like they did in the second half then it would be no surprise to see them overturn this deficit.  

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Barcelona Stamp Their Authority On Shaktar

Barcelona, (short of a second leg collapse for both) effectively set up a mouthwatering Champions League Semi Final Clash with bitter rivals Real Madrid following a sublime display against Ukranian side Shaktar Donesk last night.

Final Score Barcelona 5-1 Shaktar Donesk

Attendance: 86,847

Andres Iniesta was in inspirational form scoring the first and then setting up Danny Alves for the second, which effectively ended the tie after 34 minutes. Central defender Pique made the score 3-0 early in the second half, and although Rakitskiy briefly gave Shaktar a glimmer of hope, further goals from Keita on the hour mark and a late strike from Xavi secured a comfortable 5-1 win for the Catalonians.

Make no mistake Shaktar are a very good side and this display by Barcelona points to the theory that we might be looking at the finest club side ever esembled. All we can say is bring on Madrid who with the self proclaimed “Special One” Jose Mouriniho in charge might just ensure we get a competative game.

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Jose Mourinho faces Real Madrid destiny

After losing for the first time at home in nine years on Saturday, Jose Mourinho cannot afford anything but a win against Tottenham in the forthcoming Champions League fixture. Why? Because he is in the toughest job in football with Real Madrid having had an astonishing 17 different managers since the Champions League began in 1992.  The most likely result in our opinion – Tottenham will lose and possibly quite heavily.

 

 

Shalke 04 surprise Holders Inter Milan In Champions League

German side Shalke 04 recovered from being a goal down in the 1st minute to pull off an impressive 5-2 win at reigning chamions Inter Milan last night. The italians started the game as strong favourites and even though Matip equalised for the German side on 17 minutes it looked like normal service would be resumed when the Argentinian international Milito restored inters advantage.

However Shalke were level again before the break, and then a 3 goal blast in the second half silenced the Italian contingent of the 75,000 crowd, and left them with one foot in the semi finals.

Inter Milan will now effectively need to win by 4 clear goals to turn this one around, and although they showed great battling qualities against Bayern Munich in the last round it is almost impossible to see them advance from here.

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Tottenham Find Bernabeu Trip a Step Too Far

Tottenham have probably exceeded their fans wildest pre-season expectations with their excellent debut Champions League season, however after last nights performance it looks like the end of the road for the plucky Londoners.

Follwoing great wins over both Inter & AC Milan in the route to the quarter finals, expectations were possibly a bit high, and after Peter Crouch received his marching orders early in the game the result was never in doubt.

Tottenham didn’t have a whole lot of luck with Jermaine Jenas having to be called in at the last minute after Aaron Lennon had to pull out, however they were 1-0 down before Crouch was sent off and had looked a little overawed by the occasion.

Real Mardid despite all their pressure took until the 57th minute to add a second when Adebayor scored again and then Di Maria (72nd) and Ronaldo (87th) effectively killed off any hopes Spurs had of a White Hart Lane comeback.

Its hard to judge just how good or otherwise Real Mardid are n this showing, however it looks like Jose Mourinho could be on his way to yet another Champions League Final.

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BCFC v Llanelli April 1st 2006

Bangor City v Llanelli – Welsh Cup Semi Final – final score 1-0 – Goal scorer: Paul O’Neill
Video Rating: 5 / 5

Cambrian 3 – 1 Troedyrhiw

Welsh Cup Round Two

Whitley Bay Reach 3rd Consecutive FA Vase Final

Whitley Bay will attempt to secure a place in football history in May when they meet Coalville Town in the 2011 FA Vase Final. Winners in 2009 & 2010 now the Bay hope to make it 3 on the bounce, a feat never achieved in the competitions history.

They reached the final with an emphatic 5-2 aggregate victory over Poole Town winning the away leg 2-1 thanks to two very late goals, and they completed the job thanks to a Paul Chow  hat-trick. It could have been very different had the Dorset side mamaged to keep their composure better, as they led in both games in the early stages, however Whitley Bay have shown a never say die attitude and they will go to Wembley as justifiable favourites, and we expect them to complete their historic treble.

Final Score 3-1 and 5-2 on aggregate

Happy Tweeters and some great Pics on Facebook

I posted 129 photos on Facebook in the album “Whitley Bay vs Poole Town, FA Vase Semi Final 2nd Leg” http://fb.me/tAs8idAX

By ImagesBySW at 04/02/2011 20:43

Great game!! Whitley Bay at Wembley three in a row!! Howay the Bay!!! @WhitleyBayFC

By roscopiccotrain at 04/02/2011 20:30

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Coalville Town Secure Place In 2011 FA Vase Final

Coalville Town F.C.

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Coalville Town have reached their 1st ever FA Vase Final after a resounding aggregate win over the strongly fancied Kings Lynn Town.

Callum Woodward, Jerome Murdock and Matt Gardener all scored for Coalville in their second leg away tie as they grabbed a 3-2 win to make the final score 6-2 on aggregate.

Robbie Harris second-two for Kings Lynn in the second half  to put a little respectability on the score sheet however they will have to be content with a solid crowd of 2,345 offering some compensation for missing out on Wembley.

Coalville will now face Whitley Bay in the Final, who are bidding for an unprecedented 3rd consecutive win.

Happy Coalville Town Tweeters

Coalville Town FC are off to Wembley for the FA Vase.. Woohoo!

By haz_kendo at 04/02/2011 20:06

Am I proud of my Town – you bet! Pleased to be in Lynn to watch the match. Well done Coalville Town. Will be my first ever trip to Wembley!

By JohnLegrys at 04/02/2011 21:02

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Merthyr Tydfil v Rhyl

Merthyr Tydfil v Rhyl, Welsh Cup final @ Cardiff. 1951/52 season, final score 3-4.

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