Historic Win For Fenerbahce, Arsenal and Liverpool Draw!

One more exciting UEFA Champions League matchday behind us. Yesterday we say Manchester United beat Roma 2:0 and Barcelona bearing Schalke 1:0.

Today's matches were even more exciting than yesterday's. Arsenal took on Liverpool on the Emirates Stadium today. Arsenal took the lead in the 23rd minute from a well taken corner and Adebayor headed it in the goal with style. Only 3 minutes later Liverpool managed to equalize with Dirk Kuyt's goal. Afterwards, Arsenal was attacking through out the whole match but were not able to score. Arsenal had about 70% ball possession. Liverpool will be going home with a slight advantage as these two will face off for a second leg in Liverpool.

Another, more exciting match today took place in Istanbul, Turkey as Fenerbahce hosted Chelsea. Chelsea were the first team on board thanks to an own goal (Deivid). At half time the score was still 1:0 in Chelsea's favor. Fenerbahce made a few changes early in the second half including Kazim Kazim, who scored the equalizer in the 64th minute. In the 80th minute a miracle. The man that scored the own goal (Deivic), scores a beautiful goal from 30 yards beating Cuducini. The fans went ballistic, and 60,000 fans made it sound as if 600,000 fans were there at that moment. Fenerbahce won all of their home games in the Champions League this year including: Inter Milan, PSV, CSKA Moscow, Sevilla and now Chelsea. Which is quite an accomplishment. Chelsea will try to fix their mistakes next week in London and 1:0 win would take Chelsea through to the next round. Or will Fenerbahce make history.

Kazim Kazim's Goal, Take a Look

Manchester United and Barcelona Go Home With 3 Points Each

As UEFA Champions League resumed today, away teams were more successful.

Manchester United defeated Roma in Rome with the score 2:0 (C. Ronaldo, W. Rooney). The Red Devils demonstrated once again that they are very serious in this year's Champions League campaign. Crisitiano Ronaldo proved once again that he is World's best soccer player at the moment and Wayne Rooney confirmed good form as of lately. It will be very tough for Roma to score 2 goals in Manchester because Manchester United is not known for conceding many goals, especially not at home. Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand are 2 tough monsters to pass through.



FC Barcelona ended a negative streak by winning a very crucial match today in Gelsenkirchen as they defeated Schalke 1:0 (B. Krkic). Barca has shown once again that they are competing for Champions League final every year. At times Barcelona defense looked a bit sleepy but Schalke was not able to capitalize. Well deserved win for Barcelona as they await a rematch next week. No one that is not a die hard fan has ever heard of Bojan Krkic untill this year. This young man had already managed to be the youngest player ever to play in the Champions League, to be the youngest ever Barcelona player to score and today was one of the youngest players ever to score in a Champions League Match, a very important one as well.

Schalke 04 vs FC Barcelona (Higlights)

Back and Running!

After not writing for a couple of months I decided to start writing again. A lot of news in the soccer world since then. Lets list some of the top transfers in the soccer world.





Thiery Henry-Arsenal to Barcelona (24 million Euros)
Eduardo Da Silva-Dinamo Z. to Arsenal (24 million Euros)
Almiron-Empoli to Juventus (9 million Euros)
Iaquinta-Udinese to Juventus (11.3 million Euros)
Diego Forlan-Villareal to Atletico Madrid (21 million Euros)
Pepe-Porto to Real Madrid (30 million Euros)
Malouda-Lyon to Chelsea (20 million Euros)
Anderson-Porto to Man U. (25 million Euros)
Nani-Sporting L. to Man U.(25 millions Euros)

Serbians
Dusko Tosic-Sochaux to Werder Bremen (5 million Euros)
Danko Lazovic-Vitesse to PSV (5 million Euros)
S. Rajkovic-OFK Belgrade(Chelsea) to PSV (loan)
Nikola Gulan-Partizan to Fiorentina (2 million Euros)
"Lola" Smiljanic-Partizan to Espanyol (4 million Euros)


(possible) N. Zigic R. Santander to Fenerbahce (22 million Euros)


A lot of stuff happened in the mean time as Brazil won the Copa America and USA won the Gold Cup. Also Partizan got disqualified from UEFA Cup, only to be given another chance. Partizan won a 2 leg match against Zrinjski from Mostar by 11:1. Jovetic scored 4 goals in two matches and new signing Diara scored 3. Bezanija were upset by Bessa from Albania as they eliminated them from the UEFA Cup and Vojvodina beat Hibernians from Malta. Red Star Belgrade won their first leg of the second round Champions League qualifying as they beat Levadia 1:0 at home. Shall they pass Levadia, Red Star will face Rangers for the spot in the Champions League

The New Kings of Europe, Milan!

In a game that reminded more of a preliminary group meeting, A.C. Milan easily defeated Liverpool in the 2007 Champions League Final. The final score was 2:1 and even though that the scoreline does not represent Milan's overpowering of Liverpool but Milan had the game initiative throughout the whole game. Milan took the lead in the first half when Pirlo's free-kick was deflected into the goal by Pipo Inzaghi. The second half was a little boring to watch as Milan was controlling the middle of the field. In the 82nd minute Inzaghi made it 2:0. Liverpool responded with one goal in the 87th minute when Dirk Kuyt beat Dida with a beautiful header. But, it was a little too late and Milan got their revenge from the 2005 Champions league final. I must say that I was a little disappointed in both sides as neither Milan, nor Liverpool came out ready to play for the fans. Maybe all the players got drunk the night before the match (haha). Congratulations to A.C. Milan but hopefully we watch a more attractive final next year.

LIverpool and A.C. Milan will play in the Champions League Final.

After both Liverpool and Milan lost first leg matches to Chelsea and Manchester Unitet both have risen to the occasion at their home stadiums and claimed the Champions League Final spots. Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties 4:1 and Milan beat Man U 3:0 at home which made the final aggregate score 5:3 for Milan. The final shall be an interesting match as it's a rematch from the 2005 Champions League final where Liverpool climbed back from 3:0 to 3:3 and eventually won on penalties. A little less that 2 weeks remain till the greatest Club final in the world which will take place in Athens, Greece.

Vidic Will Play Against Milan!

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.

Champions League Semi-Final Highlights:

Chelsea vs Liverpool


Man U vs Milan

Chelsea vs Liverpool 1:0

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.

Chelsea vs Liverpool Preview:

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.

Manchester United vs A.C. Milan 3:2 [Champions League]

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.

A.C. Milan vs Bayern Munich - PSV vs Liverpool

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.