Sea Games Soccer
Singapore win the Bronze medal after their 5-0 thrashing of Vietnam but it should be at least a silver in my view. If only they were to beat Laos in the opening match, they would have avoided Thailand at least until the final. But reality is that Singapore lost 3-0 in the semi-final against Thailand and managed to salvage a consolation of a bronze medal with a five-star showing against Vietnam. Singapore at last manage to win a medal in soccer for the first time since 1995. That is a drough that stretches through 12 years. But the positive things is that Singapore manage to qualify from the group stage for the first time since 1999 ever since that year that soccer was changed to only allow players under 23 years of age to participate.
Friday, December 14, 2007
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Champion League Roundup
Champion League Group A
What a win for Liverpool, to win 4-0 away from home in the Champion League is simply awesome. Liverpool left it to the final group match to confirm their spot in the last 16. FC Porto finish top of the group when they beat Besiktas 2-0.
Champion League Group B
Schalke dashed Rosenborg dream of a spot of the last 16 when they piped the spot with a 3-1 win in Germany. Valencia ensured that they ended the disappointing campaign on a low with a dull goalless draw away against Chelsea.
Champion League Group C
Olympiakos dream of making it to the last 16 of the competition came true when they thrash Werder Bremen 3-0 to finish second in Group C. Real Madrid confirm top spot in the group when they crash Lazio 3-1 at the Santiago Bernambeau.
Champion League Group D
AC Milan and Celtic qualify from the group.
Champion League Group E
Britain hopes of having their six representatives for the first time through to the last 16 were dashed when Rangers fell to Lyon. After Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Celtic have guaranteed their spot in the last 16. All eyes will on Rangers to complete the unique achievement but they were hammered 3-0 at home by visiting Lyon. Lyon snatched the spot in the last 16. Barcelona were comfortable winner in the group other match, 3-1 winners over Stuttgart which condemn Stuttgart to the bottom of the groups.
Champion League Group F
Roma and Manchester United drew 1-1 at Rome as two sets of fans crashed again for the second consecutive season. Both teams have basically nothing to play for. Dynamo Kiev became the only team in the Champion League this season not to gather any point after they fell to their sixth defeat in their sixth group matches against Sporting. Sporting head for the UEFA Cup as a consolation.
Champion League Group G
Inter Milan top the group after their 1-0 victory at PSV. Fenerbache made history when they made to through the last 16 for the first time. Their 3-1 victory over CSKA Moscow was simply magnificent.
Champion League Group H
Sevillla finish their maiden Champion League campaign with a spot in the last 16 as group winners after their 3-0 win at Slavia Prague. Arsenal had to settle for second spot and possibly a harder draw despite their 2-1 home win against Romanian opponent.
Monday, September 17, 2007
What a win for Liverpool, to win 4-0 away from home in the Champion League is simply awesome. Liverpool left it to the final group match to confirm their spot in the last 16. FC Porto finish top of the group when they beat Besiktas 2-0.
Champion League Group B
Schalke dashed Rosenborg dream of a spot of the last 16 when they piped the spot with a 3-1 win in Germany. Valencia ensured that they ended the disappointing campaign on a low with a dull goalless draw away against Chelsea.
Champion League Group C
Olympiakos dream of making it to the last 16 of the competition came true when they thrash Werder Bremen 3-0 to finish second in Group C. Real Madrid confirm top spot in the group when they crash Lazio 3-1 at the Santiago Bernambeau.
Champion League Group D
AC Milan and Celtic qualify from the group.
Champion League Group E
Britain hopes of having their six representatives for the first time through to the last 16 were dashed when Rangers fell to Lyon. After Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Celtic have guaranteed their spot in the last 16. All eyes will on Rangers to complete the unique achievement but they were hammered 3-0 at home by visiting Lyon. Lyon snatched the spot in the last 16. Barcelona were comfortable winner in the group other match, 3-1 winners over Stuttgart which condemn Stuttgart to the bottom of the groups.
Champion League Group F
Roma and Manchester United drew 1-1 at Rome as two sets of fans crashed again for the second consecutive season. Both teams have basically nothing to play for. Dynamo Kiev became the only team in the Champion League this season not to gather any point after they fell to their sixth defeat in their sixth group matches against Sporting. Sporting head for the UEFA Cup as a consolation.
Champion League Group G
Inter Milan top the group after their 1-0 victory at PSV. Fenerbache made history when they made to through the last 16 for the first time. Their 3-1 victory over CSKA Moscow was simply magnificent.
Champion League Group H
Sevillla finish their maiden Champion League campaign with a spot in the last 16 as group winners after their 3-0 win at Slavia Prague. Arsenal had to settle for second spot and possibly a harder draw despite their 2-1 home win against Romanian opponent.
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Results from yesterday match
Here are some of my view from last night EPL matches
Everton vs Manchester United
Vidic scored a late winner as Manchester United recorded a third consecutive 1-0 victory in the league.
Portsmouth vs Liverpool
Kanu missed a first half penalty as Portsmouth held Liverpool 0-0 at Fratton Park. Liverpool who had one eye on the trip to FC Porto rested several key players and paid the price. Reina preserve Liverpool unbeaten start to the season when he save Kanu penalty. Whereas Portsmouth keep up their recent unbeaten run against Liverpool with the stalemate.
Tottenham vs Arsenal
Arsenal went to the top of the EPL table with a comprehensive 3-1 victory over their north London rival.
Sunderland vs Reading
I felt that Sunderland derserved to win. 2-1 was a fair result.
West Ham United vs Boro
I think that West Ham continue to over-achieve. 3-0 was a scoreline that really flatter them.
Wigan vs Fulham
Wigan kept their unbeaten home record this season with a 1-1 draw.
Birmingham vs Bolton
Sammy Lee looks to be living on borrowed time after their latest 1-0 defeat at St Andrew. Kapo the hero for Birmingham as he scored the winner to give Steve Bruce the second victory of the season.
Chelsea vs Blackburn
Chelsea extend their unbeaten home record under Mourinho when they were held 0-0 by visiting Blackburn.
Monday, April 30, 2007
Everton vs Manchester United
Vidic scored a late winner as Manchester United recorded a third consecutive 1-0 victory in the league.
Portsmouth vs Liverpool
Kanu missed a first half penalty as Portsmouth held Liverpool 0-0 at Fratton Park. Liverpool who had one eye on the trip to FC Porto rested several key players and paid the price. Reina preserve Liverpool unbeaten start to the season when he save Kanu penalty. Whereas Portsmouth keep up their recent unbeaten run against Liverpool with the stalemate.
Tottenham vs Arsenal
Arsenal went to the top of the EPL table with a comprehensive 3-1 victory over their north London rival.
Sunderland vs Reading
I felt that Sunderland derserved to win. 2-1 was a fair result.
West Ham United vs Boro
I think that West Ham continue to over-achieve. 3-0 was a scoreline that really flatter them.
Wigan vs Fulham
Wigan kept their unbeaten home record this season with a 1-1 draw.
Birmingham vs Bolton
Sammy Lee looks to be living on borrowed time after their latest 1-0 defeat at St Andrew. Kapo the hero for Birmingham as he scored the winner to give Steve Bruce the second victory of the season.
Chelsea vs Blackburn
Chelsea extend their unbeaten home record under Mourinho when they were held 0-0 by visiting Blackburn.
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Saturday Matches Review
Chelsea vs Bolton
Chelsea hopes of a hat-trick of title might have evaporated after they were held 2-2 by Bolton. Chelsea is now five points behind leaders Manchester United after Man United 4-2 success over Everton at the other match which kickoffs at the same time. To add insult to injury, Carvalho is injured in the game and might miss the crunch European champion league semi-final clash at Liverpool on Tuesday.
Everton vs Manchester United
Manchester United are now within touching distance of the premiership title are they came from 2-0 down to beat Everton 4-2. They are now five points clear of two time defending champion Chelsea with three games remaining. Manchester United can wrap up the title should they beat Manchester City next weekend and Chelsea failed to beat Arsenal at the Emirates stadium.
Blackburn vs Charlton
Blackburn Rovers have sent Charlton closer and closer to playing Championship football next season by crushing Charlton 4-1 at Ewood Park. Charlton are now two points from safety and have only the last two games to preserve their top-flight status. Their home game against Tottenham and the trip to Anfield in their remaining two games of the season will determine whether they will stay up or be relegated at the end of the season.
Manchester City vs Aston Villa
Manchester City goal drought at the City of Manchester Stadium continues after visiting Aston Villa beat Manchester City 2-0. Man City Joey Barton failure to scored from the spot meant that they are now without a home goal since the New Year Day.
Middlesbrough vs Tottenham
Tottenham boosted their chance of a UEFA Cup spot next season after coming out 3-2 winner in a five goals thriller in the Riverside Stadium. Tottenham is now level on points with Portsmouth who occupies the final UEFA Cup spot next season.
Portsmouth vs Liverpool
Liverpool shows that their priority is in the European Champion League rather than in the league when they rested several key players in the 2-1 reverse at Fratton Park. The latest defeat is the eighth defeat on the road this season for Liverpool. Portsmouth does their European aspiration a word of good with the latest victory. They are now occupying the last UEFA Cup spot for next season.
Sheffield United vs Watford
Sheffield United is now three points clear of the relegation zone after their hard-fought 1-0 victory over already relegated Watford. Watford Marlon King nearly salvaged a point for Watford but his effort came back off the crossbar which is to the relief of the Sheffield United faithful. Sheffield United now knows that the fight for survival is in its own hand. A victory in two of their remaining games will virtually assured them of Premiership football next season.
Wigan vs West Ham United
Wigan are now just above the relegation zone on goal difference after they lost 3-0 at home against fellow relegation rival West Ham United in a match that is being billed as a relegation six-pointer. West Ham United 3-0 victory have given themselves real hope of avoiding the drop but with home game against Bolton and away game to leaders Manchester United, they will have an uphill task of beating the drop.
Italian League Results
Fiorentina 1 Chievo 0
Torino 0 AC Milan 1
Spanish League Reults
Atletico Madrid 0 Real Betis 0
Valencia 2 Recreativo 0
German League Results
Alemania Aachen 0 Hertha Berlin 4
Bayern Munich 1 Hamburg 2
Dortmund 2 Frankfurt 0
M’gladbach 0 Stuttgart 1
Maniz 1 Hannover 2
Nurnberg 1 Wolfsburg 1
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Chelsea hopes of a hat-trick of title might have evaporated after they were held 2-2 by Bolton. Chelsea is now five points behind leaders Manchester United after Man United 4-2 success over Everton at the other match which kickoffs at the same time. To add insult to injury, Carvalho is injured in the game and might miss the crunch European champion league semi-final clash at Liverpool on Tuesday.
Everton vs Manchester United
Manchester United are now within touching distance of the premiership title are they came from 2-0 down to beat Everton 4-2. They are now five points clear of two time defending champion Chelsea with three games remaining. Manchester United can wrap up the title should they beat Manchester City next weekend and Chelsea failed to beat Arsenal at the Emirates stadium.
Blackburn vs Charlton
Blackburn Rovers have sent Charlton closer and closer to playing Championship football next season by crushing Charlton 4-1 at Ewood Park. Charlton are now two points from safety and have only the last two games to preserve their top-flight status. Their home game against Tottenham and the trip to Anfield in their remaining two games of the season will determine whether they will stay up or be relegated at the end of the season.
Manchester City vs Aston Villa
Manchester City goal drought at the City of Manchester Stadium continues after visiting Aston Villa beat Manchester City 2-0. Man City Joey Barton failure to scored from the spot meant that they are now without a home goal since the New Year Day.
Middlesbrough vs Tottenham
Tottenham boosted their chance of a UEFA Cup spot next season after coming out 3-2 winner in a five goals thriller in the Riverside Stadium. Tottenham is now level on points with Portsmouth who occupies the final UEFA Cup spot next season.
Portsmouth vs Liverpool
Liverpool shows that their priority is in the European Champion League rather than in the league when they rested several key players in the 2-1 reverse at Fratton Park. The latest defeat is the eighth defeat on the road this season for Liverpool. Portsmouth does their European aspiration a word of good with the latest victory. They are now occupying the last UEFA Cup spot for next season.
Sheffield United vs Watford
Sheffield United is now three points clear of the relegation zone after their hard-fought 1-0 victory over already relegated Watford. Watford Marlon King nearly salvaged a point for Watford but his effort came back off the crossbar which is to the relief of the Sheffield United faithful. Sheffield United now knows that the fight for survival is in its own hand. A victory in two of their remaining games will virtually assured them of Premiership football next season.
Wigan vs West Ham United
Wigan are now just above the relegation zone on goal difference after they lost 3-0 at home against fellow relegation rival West Ham United in a match that is being billed as a relegation six-pointer. West Ham United 3-0 victory have given themselves real hope of avoiding the drop but with home game against Bolton and away game to leaders Manchester United, they will have an uphill task of beating the drop.
Italian League Results
Fiorentina 1 Chievo 0
Torino 0 AC Milan 1
Spanish League Reults
Atletico Madrid 0 Real Betis 0
Valencia 2 Recreativo 0
German League Results
Alemania Aachen 0 Hertha Berlin 4
Bayern Munich 1 Hamburg 2
Dortmund 2 Frankfurt 0
M’gladbach 0 Stuttgart 1
Maniz 1 Hannover 2
Nurnberg 1 Wolfsburg 1
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German League Review
Bochum blew the German League title fight wide open after they beat league leaders Schalke 04 2-1 at home last night. Werder Bremen could snatch the outright lead when they travel to relegation threatened Bielefeld on Sunday night. Stuttgart meanwhile could temporarily cut Schalke lead to one point if they beat M’gladbach away tonight.
Saturday, April 28, 2007
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UEFA Cup Semi Final Review
Espanyol vs Werder Bremen
Espanyol have given themselves an outstanding chance of reaching the 2007 UEFA Cup final with a wonderful 3-0 win against Werder Bremen who are currently second in the German :league. Espanyol will travel to Germany with an outstanding advantage. Bremen goalkeeper compounded his team woes in Spain by getting sent off for a professional foul on Espanyol captain Raul Tamudo.
Osasuna vs Sevilla
Osasuna beat Osasuna 1-0 in the all Spanish UEFA cup semi-final yesterday.
Sodado scored the vital goal that might put Osasuna in a first European final ever. Sevilla shows sign of fatigue as this is their third game in a week. They are still in hunt for the Spanish league title and Spanish Cup. They are just one point behind Barcelona and they have one foot in the Spanish Cup after they demolish Deportivo 3-0 in the Semi Final first leg of the Spanish Cup. Sevilla completing in three different front are taking a toll on their squad. The defending UEFA Cup champion Sevilla will play the second leg at home looking to overturn the 1-0 scoreline.
Friday, April 27, 2007
Espanyol have given themselves an outstanding chance of reaching the 2007 UEFA Cup final with a wonderful 3-0 win against Werder Bremen who are currently second in the German :league. Espanyol will travel to Germany with an outstanding advantage. Bremen goalkeeper compounded his team woes in Spain by getting sent off for a professional foul on Espanyol captain Raul Tamudo.
Osasuna vs Sevilla
Osasuna beat Osasuna 1-0 in the all Spanish UEFA cup semi-final yesterday.
Sodado scored the vital goal that might put Osasuna in a first European final ever. Sevilla shows sign of fatigue as this is their third game in a week. They are still in hunt for the Spanish league title and Spanish Cup. They are just one point behind Barcelona and they have one foot in the Spanish Cup after they demolish Deportivo 3-0 in the Semi Final first leg of the Spanish Cup. Sevilla completing in three different front are taking a toll on their squad. The defending UEFA Cup champion Sevilla will play the second leg at home looking to overturn the 1-0 scoreline.
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Chelsea vs Liverpool Review
Chelsea vs Liverpool
Joe Cole scored the winner as Chelsea beat Liverpool 1-0 in the first leg of 2007 Champion League semi-final. Chelsea has finally breached the Liverpool defense after the failure to score in the pervious four champion league meeting. Chelsea is now the favorite to advance to the final in Athens. But the 1-0 score line did not truly reflect the dominance especially in the first half. Liverpool chances of advancing to the final now depend on the second leg at Anfield.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Joe Cole scored the winner as Chelsea beat Liverpool 1-0 in the first leg of 2007 Champion League semi-final. Chelsea has finally breached the Liverpool defense after the failure to score in the pervious four champion league meeting. Chelsea is now the favorite to advance to the final in Athens. But the 1-0 score line did not truly reflect the dominance especially in the first half. Liverpool chances of advancing to the final now depend on the second leg at Anfield.
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Manchester United Vs Milan Review
Manchester United vs AC Milan
Manchester United chance of a treble was given a boost when they edge out AC Milan 3-2 at Old Trafford last night. Cristano Ronaldo scored the opening goal after just five minutes. But Kaka scored twice before half-time before Rooney equalized in the fifty-ninth minute. Rooney completed the comeback by scoring the second of the game deep into injury time to give Manchester United the edge but remember that AC Milan do have the two away goal which will be crucial should the aggregate score after the second leg remain a tie. Manchester United came into this game with three of their first choice defender out injured. But they show that attack is the best form of defense by bringing the game to Milan especially in the starting of the game and the second half. The second leg will also be a hell of a fight as both these teams are still very much in the tie.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Manchester United chance of a treble was given a boost when they edge out AC Milan 3-2 at Old Trafford last night. Cristano Ronaldo scored the opening goal after just five minutes. But Kaka scored twice before half-time before Rooney equalized in the fifty-ninth minute. Rooney completed the comeback by scoring the second of the game deep into injury time to give Manchester United the edge but remember that AC Milan do have the two away goal which will be crucial should the aggregate score after the second leg remain a tie. Manchester United came into this game with three of their first choice defender out injured. But they show that attack is the best form of defense by bringing the game to Milan especially in the starting of the game and the second half. The second leg will also be a hell of a fight as both these teams are still very much in the tie.
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Inter Champion of Italy, Barcelona lead at the La Liga was cut
Cristiano Ronaldo bagged the PFA player and young player of the year last night. This result hardly surprises anyone as most of the observer had predicted this before the results were announced. The following is the results for the matches played last night.
Newcastle United vs Chelsea
Chelsea missed a glorious chance to cut Manchester United lead at the top of the table to one point as they were held 0-0 by Newcastle United. Newcastle meanwhile retained their unbeaten home record against the so-call Big Four after the latest stalemate. The gap remained at three points between Manchester United and Chelsea remains at three points as both sides are both held to draw by their respective opponent. But Manchester United do have the upper hand of the superior goal difference should both team finished level on point at the season end. The match between Chelsea vs Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in the penultimate match looks to be a case of winner takes the title match.
Aston Villa vs Portsmouth
Portsmouth former England number one David James broke another former England number one David Seaman premiership clean sheet record by keeping a clean sheet in the 0-0 stalemate between Villa and Portsmouth. It is James 142 premiership clean sheet surpassing the 141 clean sheets that David Seaman kept. That draw kept Portsmouth hopes of qualifying for the UEFA Cup next season. They are just one pointing arrears of Reading for that last UEFA Cup slot.
Italian League
Atalanta 2 Roma 1
Chievo 2 Liverno 1
Empoli 0 Torino 0
Lazio 0 Fiorentina 1
Reggina 1 Udinese 1
Siena 1 Inter Milan 2
Palermo 3 Parma 4
Inter Milan were crowned the champion in Italy as they defeated Siena 2-1 last night. Their nearest rival Roma who defeated Inter at the San Siro in mid-week lost 2-1 away at Atalanta. Meanwhile Roma cross town rival Lazio unbeaten run in the league in 2007 was finally halted when Fiorentina edge Lazio 1-0 at the Stadio Olimpico. Parma climb out of the relegation zone as the beat Palermo 4-3 at Sicily in a seven goals thriller.
Spanish League
Deportivo 1 Osasuna 0
Levante 1 Getafe 1
Espanyol 2 Real Betis 2
Mallorca 1 Gimnastic 0
Recreativo 4 Racing 2
Sevilla 4 Bilbao 1
Villarreal 2 Barcelona 0
Barcelona away woes in the league in 2007 continue as Villarreal also know as the Yellow Submarine defeat Barcelona 2-0 at home. Their league at the top of the La Liga was reduced to one point as Sevilla demolished relegation threatened Athletic Bilbao. Real Madrid had earlier come within two point of Barcelona by beating Valencia 2-1 in Saturday match. Levante 1-1 draw coupled with a 2-0 loss for Celta against Real Zaragoza meant that Levante are now level on point with Celta who occupy the last survival spot.
Monday, April 23, 2007
Newcastle United vs Chelsea
Chelsea missed a glorious chance to cut Manchester United lead at the top of the table to one point as they were held 0-0 by Newcastle United. Newcastle meanwhile retained their unbeaten home record against the so-call Big Four after the latest stalemate. The gap remained at three points between Manchester United and Chelsea remains at three points as both sides are both held to draw by their respective opponent. But Manchester United do have the upper hand of the superior goal difference should both team finished level on point at the season end. The match between Chelsea vs Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in the penultimate match looks to be a case of winner takes the title match.
Aston Villa vs Portsmouth
Portsmouth former England number one David James broke another former England number one David Seaman premiership clean sheet record by keeping a clean sheet in the 0-0 stalemate between Villa and Portsmouth. It is James 142 premiership clean sheet surpassing the 141 clean sheets that David Seaman kept. That draw kept Portsmouth hopes of qualifying for the UEFA Cup next season. They are just one pointing arrears of Reading for that last UEFA Cup slot.
Italian League
Atalanta 2 Roma 1
Chievo 2 Liverno 1
Empoli 0 Torino 0
Lazio 0 Fiorentina 1
Reggina 1 Udinese 1
Siena 1 Inter Milan 2
Palermo 3 Parma 4
Inter Milan were crowned the champion in Italy as they defeated Siena 2-1 last night. Their nearest rival Roma who defeated Inter at the San Siro in mid-week lost 2-1 away at Atalanta. Meanwhile Roma cross town rival Lazio unbeaten run in the league in 2007 was finally halted when Fiorentina edge Lazio 1-0 at the Stadio Olimpico. Parma climb out of the relegation zone as the beat Palermo 4-3 at Sicily in a seven goals thriller.
Spanish League
Deportivo 1 Osasuna 0
Levante 1 Getafe 1
Espanyol 2 Real Betis 2
Mallorca 1 Gimnastic 0
Recreativo 4 Racing 2
Sevilla 4 Bilbao 1
Villarreal 2 Barcelona 0
Barcelona away woes in the league in 2007 continue as Villarreal also know as the Yellow Submarine defeat Barcelona 2-0 at home. Their league at the top of the La Liga was reduced to one point as Sevilla demolished relegation threatened Athletic Bilbao. Real Madrid had earlier come within two point of Barcelona by beating Valencia 2-1 in Saturday match. Levante 1-1 draw coupled with a 2-0 loss for Celta against Real Zaragoza meant that Levante are now level on point with Celta who occupy the last survival spot.
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Results from yesterday match
Manchester United title hopes dealt with another set back when they were held 1-1 drew by Middlesbrough. Mark Viduka equalizer had added another twist in the battle for the premiership title between Manchester United and Chelsea. The lead at the top was increase to four point temporarily but Chelsea can close the gap within one point should they beat Newcastle United at St James Park tonight. This is the first time that Manchester United had dropped point at home to team outside the top four. Elsewhere, Watford relegation from the EPL is confirmed after their 1-1 home draw against Manchester City. But the battle for survival is getting more interesting after these weeks results. Bobby Zamora kept up his recent good scoring form by getting that important winner against Everton. West Ham United 1-0 win against Everton coupled with a 1-1 stalemate in the Charlton-Sheffield United game meant that West Ham is just three points away from safety. With Wigan losing and Fulham drawing 1-1 against Blackburn, the fight to avoid relegation is getting hotter and might go down to the wire with three games reminding. West Ham, Charlton, Sheffield United, Wigan and Fulham are on 32, 33, 35, 35 and 36 points respectively. It is going to be two of these five teams that will be joining Watford playing Championship football next season. Liverpool second 2-0 home win this week against Wigan had strengthen their bid to finished third as they are now four points clear of Arsenal who was held 2-2 draw at Tottenham. Jenas scored the equalizer deep into stoppage time to dent Arsenal bid to finish third this season. Reading came from one goal down to beat Bolton 3-1 at the Bolton Reebok Stadium. The win for Reading meant that they now occupy temporarily that elusive 7th spot that guarantee a UEFA cup spot next season. To the Italian league, AC Milan had tightened the grip in their bid for Champion League football next season as they beat Cagliari 3-1 at San Siro. In the only other matches played yesterday, Sampdoria defeat Messina 3-1. They are now 7 points clear of Palermo in the battle for fourth spot. Over at the La Liga, Real Sociedad kept alive their hopes of avoiding relegation by beating Atletico Madrid 2-0 at home last night. They are now three points within Celta Vigo who plays Real Zaragoza away tonight. In the late match between Real Madrid and Valencia at the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid kept up their slim hope of stealing the La Liga title from the hands of Barcelona by beating fellow title challenger and in-form Valencia 2-1. They are now within two point of Barcelona who travels to Villarreal tonight. Over at the French league, Lyon had won their six consecutive French League title even without kicking a ball after their nearest rival Toulouse falter against Rennes. Over at the German League, Schalke 04 is back on top of the top of league with a 2-0 victory over Cottbus. Stuttgart has the upper hand in the battle for the final champion league spot by defeating Bayern Munich 2-0 at home. Munich now trail Stuttgart by five points in the battle for third place with only four rounds of matches to play. The battle to be champion is getting hotter by the weeks as Schalke now top the table with 62 points only two points ahead of Werder Bremen. Stuttgart is further two points in arrears of Bremen. Bayer Leverkusen leapfrogs their opponent Nuremberg into fifth spot by defeating them 2-0 at the Bay Arena. Bochum thrashes Frankfurt 3-0 away from home. Dortmund eases their relegation worries a little by defeating Hertha Berlin 1-0 away from home. Bielefield won 3-2 away from home against Wolfsburg to boost their chance of avoiding the drop.
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