Earlier this week, Sir. Alex Ferguson stated that his star defender Nemanja Vidic will be fit to play against Milan in the Champions League Semi-Final Leg 2. Nemanja Vidic beat all odds and passed all the physical and technical tests. Vidic stated that it was an honor to be voted one of the best defenders in English Premiership fot the season 06/07 and is eager to prove his quality against Milan Next Wednesday.
Bojan Krkic, who's father is Serbian and mother Spanish, and who is also the most talented young European soccer player scored on his debut for Barcelona 'A' side against Egyptian Al Ahliya this week. Bojan Krkic has been in the headlines for some time now and had walked the walk. Krkic, who is 16, will probably be loaned out next season if he does not get enough playing time. Ajax is the most serious contender so far.
Chelsea drew first blood as they beat Liverpool 1:0 today at Stamford Bridge. Joe Cole was the goal scorer in the 29th minute. Chelsea had dominated the whole match and they deserve the win. Chelsea's couch Mourinho stated that Chelsea will be playing the same game in Liverpool in leg 2. As things stand now Chelsea and Manchester United are headed in the final, but there is always a surprise. Lets wait and see what upcoming legs of Champions League semi-final bring us.
Tomorrow, another 2 great teams will face each other in a Champions League semi-final first leg, Chelsea and Liverpool. Chelsea had turned on the style recently who are currently 2nd in the English Premiership only 3 points behind the leaders Manchester United. Even though Chelsea was faced with a great number of injuries this season they have overcome this downfall and are in the Champions League semi-final. Liverpool had been on and off recently but still hold the respectable 3rd position 4 points in front of 4th placed Arsenal. Chelsea's star striker Schevchenko is playing top class football at the moment and with Premiership leading goal scorer Didier Drogba they can mean a lot of danger for any defense. However, Liverpool had their stars as well. Steven Gerrard, as always is the midfield "general" and Peter Crouch who is 6'7 can harm any defense as well. Chelsea got eliminated by Liverpool 2 years ago who eventually went on to beat Milan in the final. Lets wait and see if we will see Deja Vu or Vice Versa. One thing is for certain, both teams will leave their hearts on the field tomorrow and only the luckier side will prevail, if any.
Excellent game today at Old Trafford. Manchester United took an early lead with Dida's own goal even though the goal might be given to Cristiano Ronaldo. Milan then took a lead with Kaka's goals in 22nd and 37th minute. But, Wayne Rooney was a bit too much for A.C Milan's defense as he scored in 59th and broke Milan's heart in the 90th minute with a wonderful goal. A.C. Milan still have a respectable score and can hope to clinch the final in the second leg. 1:0 Milan win in the second leg would take A.C. Milan in the Champions League final.
Once again this season, Red Star Belgrade defeated their arch rivals Partizan Belgrade on Marakana Stadium in the Serbian Cup. Red Star needed only 15 minutes to score a goal when Miljas scored a very beautiful goal from 25 meters. In the 24th minute Nemanja Rnic received a red card after elbowing Red Star's Trajkovic. The whole second half, despite being one man down belonged to Partizan but they couldn't find the back of the net. Red Star Belgrade will face Vojvodina in the final who defeated Banat 1:0.
In todays match Vitesse Arnhem vs Sparta Rotterdam Danko Lazovic scored two goals. Vitesse won 3:0. Vitesse had the early lead when Danko Lazovic scored a beautiful goal in the 3rd minute. Verhaegh made it 2:0 in the 20th minute and Lazovic did the "Finish Him Fatality" in the 83rd minute with another great goal. Danko Lazovic deserves to play for a much better team as he had shown his qualities once again.
This young Brazilian Kerlon is one of the biggest young talents that Brazil has. He has excellent skills, a great shot, very fast, and has a trademark move "the seal". Check out his moves.
Two Champions League matches take place today. A.C. Milan takes on Bayern Munich in sold out San Siro and PSV takes on Liverpool in sold out Phillips Stadium. A.C. Milan must make it up to their fans for the draw against Roma this weekend. Ronaldo is unlikely to start up front as Gilardino playing on top and Seedorf and Kaka playing behind him seems to be the winning combination. Bayern Munich will play with their strongest team including Roy Makaay and Lukas Podolski playing on top. PSV will play with their most experienced squad as Cocu will lead the midfield and Liverpool will play with their fastest team as Dirk Kuyt and Craig Bellamy will be playing on top. Both quarterfinal first legs today should be a joy to watch as now only the elite teams are left in the Champions League.
After Nikola Zigic received a 3 match ban the pressure started building up on Javier Clemente to call upon Mateja Kezman for the matches against Finland and Belgium. Kezman acted shamefully in the last World Cup in Germany when he received a red card against then Serbia&Montenegro VS Argentina where the Argentines won 6:0. After that game Kezman did not get a call to play for Serbia.
Kezman stated, " I got accused of something that I did and something that I didn't do. I am only 27 years old and I still have much to contribute for the Serbian national team. Zigic is an excellent player but we can and must play without him against Finland and Portugal. My status had not changed, as I still wish to play for Serbia with all my heart" One thing is certain, Javier Clemente will either have to call Mateja Kezman or go with the inexperienced Milan Jovanovic for the games against Finland and Belgium.
Racing Santander beat Athletic Bilbao today 5:4. Zigic contributed 3 goals and will probably be announced the Spanish Primera player of the week, maybe even player of the month.
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