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Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 5 2007, 08:30 PM

Thought I'd make one since Sevilla and Benfica are playing at the moment.

Went 1-0 down after 68 seconds to a Robbie Keane goal.

Former Spurs player Kanoute equalised from the penalty spot and Kerzhakov (watch out England, he looks good) Put them 2-1 with a head.

Benfica are currently 2-0 down just before half time.

Other scores:
Leverkusen 0-3 Osasuna FT
AZ Alkmaar 0-0 Werder Bremen

Looks like a good night for the Spaniards.

Posted by: Tennie Apr 5 2007, 09:11 PM

It's now 3-2 Benfica (65th minute). Simao and (amazingly) Nuno Gomes scored within two minutes. So Nuno /isn't/ entirely useless....

Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 5 2007, 09:34 PM

I'm still not so sure about that.

But a great result if it stays like that. I'd say we're favourites to go through now.

Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 5 2007, 09:50 PM

Final scores:

Bayer Leverkusen 0-3 Osasuna
Scorers:
1' [0 - 1] C.J. Cuellar
71' [0 - 2] D. Lopez
73' [0 - 3] P. Webo

AZ Alkmaar 0-0 Werder Bremen

Espanyol 3-2 Benfica
Scorers:
15' [1 - 0] R. Tamudo
33' [2 - 0] A. Riera
58' [3 - 0] W. Pandiani
63' [3 - 1] N. Gomes
65' [3 - 2] S. Simao

Sevilla 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur
Scorers:
1' [0 - 1] R. Keane
20' [1 - 1] F. Kanoute (pen.)
36' [2 - 1] A. Kerzhakov

Posted by: Kaka Is Brilliant Apr 5 2007, 09:52 PM

Decent result for Spurs, thought they were going to get hit badly when the 2nd went in but they weathered the storm well. With the away goal they have a great chance at White Hart Lane.

Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 5 2007, 09:54 PM

Same as Man U, I wouldn't like to HAVE TO beat a very good side to go through. Even though they're both at home. It is no easy means for either.

Nice to see Osasuno through. Savo plays for 'em, wasn't the best at Villa but I still love him!

To Tennie: I just saw the Benfica highlights, awful defending for all 3 goals.
Nuno did score an open goal tap-in from inside the 6-yard box, so yeah, he IS still useless

Posted by: Kaka Is Brilliant Apr 5 2007, 09:57 PM

No they won't be, I guess you don't get easy games at this stage of Europe well apart from Liverpool - PSV

Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 5 2007, 10:01 PM

Liverpool could play against Milan and Barca put together, they'd still cruise through, dunno what it is with them.

Posted by: Portikins Apr 5 2007, 10:07 PM

Benfica scored 2 away. In Luz, they're gonna burn Espanyol.

Osasuna is trough. Tottenham will pass Sevilla. Werder too I believe.

Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 5 2007, 10:22 PM

I don't see Spurs going through personally. I can't believe they scored, then again that's the kinda of luck you need in Europe.

Posted by: dst Apr 6 2007, 12:50 PM

I'm happy about the result but I was disappointed in the first half. Benfica were totally passive and only began playing some football when they were two down and the natural Captain came in! Rui was not good but he certainly gave some air to the team.

Why did Derlei play? I never liked that guy... in the first half he didn't manage to keep one ball at his feet...

Posted by: Portikins Apr 6 2007, 01:03 PM

Benfica just play the 2nd halves. It happened the same against Porto 5 days ago.
Miccoli and Nuno Gomes can't play 90 min x 50 matches per season. So Santos put Derlei instead of the italian in the beginning. Mantorras is better but injury-prone.

Benfica is missing an in-form Katsouranis (think he rested or something yesterday) and Luisao on the back.

Posted by: Tennie Apr 6 2007, 01:09 PM

Katsouranis was serving a 1-match ban for accumulated yellows. He should be back for the next game. Any idea on when Luisao is expected back?

Posted by: dst Apr 6 2007, 01:09 PM

Luisao is injured or something or did he also rest?

Posted by: Tennie Apr 6 2007, 01:45 PM

I think it's a knee problem, with Luisao. He's been out a couple of weeks.

Posted by: dst Apr 6 2007, 10:59 PM

Thanks. This is too bad though. Cause the kid last night displayed good potential but is way too inexperienced for such a game.

Posted by: Portikins Apr 7 2007, 01:11 PM

Here, the Benfica fans keep saying that Anderson (the other CB) is the one who's fckin' their defence. Probably they're right. He's having a really bad season if you compare it to the last one.

Luisao is still injuried. Dunno when he'll play again. Probably in 1-2 weeks against Braga or so. I doubt they'll risk him for Espanyol.

Posted by: dst Apr 12 2007, 09:53 PM

Sh!t Benfica is eliminated. Bad first half, unlucky second...

Posted by: Portikins Apr 12 2007, 10:04 PM

They wanted all the trophies... and end another season trophyless.
Their team is REALLY tired and basically have no bench, and key players injuried/suspended (Luisao, Assis...).

It's better for them to concentrate on keeping the 2nd place in the League (CL access, no 3rd pre). Sporting is playing better and just 1 point behind. The 3rd place gives you the CL access but you've to play the 3rd pre.

Posted by: dst Apr 12 2007, 11:39 PM

It's sad though... remember when I told you I don't like Santos at the beginning of the season? Today he wanted a 1-0 win... that's why the team didn't perform well. Anyway... the kid at the defence was much better today!! I like him...

Also, I just finished watching 1 hour highlights of Spurs vs Sevilla; amazing game! Well done for Tottenham, they never gave up. Definitely the best game I've watched all season long!!

But now I feel like I'm going to die...

Posted by: Portikins Apr 13 2007, 12:02 AM

And Sevillla is gonna win it again... easily.

Posted by: dst Apr 13 2007, 12:07 AM

They're not going to have any problem with Espanyol that's for sure...

And needless to say Dani Alves is F@CKING AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!! The man can play three positions amazingly well: RB, RMF, DMF!!

Posted by: Portikins Apr 13 2007, 12:14 AM

Osasuna.

Osasuna-Sevilla and Bremen-Espanyol. I guess a Sevilla-Bremen final... again for the spanish.

PS: Daniel Alves is "THE RB".

Posted by: dst Apr 13 2007, 12:23 AM

Oops yeah! My mistake. In any case they won't have any problem with Osasuna either!

Alves is the best RB in the world. Though tonight he played at RMF and I've also seen him as a DMF. He really is special!

The next Brazil NT is going to be great!

Posted by: Jack Sparrow Apr 13 2007, 02:12 AM

Hmmph...when I said that once, u insisted it was Nelson and not Dani who was the best...

Posted by: arivanjj Apr 13 2007, 02:25 AM

go SEVILLA!

Posted by: bigmacmtl Apr 13 2007, 05:45 AM

i dont think he's played for brazil senior quad yet? if he hasnt then it's obvious he should get a chance if not the be a starter.

Posted by: LaPalma Apr 13 2007, 07:13 AM

Yes, Bremen-Sevilla will most likely be the final again. But IMO this is going to be an open match. Sevilla surely is a great team, but Bremen is also not bad. Especially with Klose back in shape, DIego, Torsten Frings etc. . It'll definetely be an interesting match.

Posted by: Portikins Apr 13 2007, 09:42 AM

Dani Alves played the last Brazil NT matches. Dunga has some other players like Maicon or Cicinho (not fit... still bit injuried) for that place.

Posted by: dst Apr 13 2007, 11:24 AM

No. I said Nelson is my favorite RB!

Cicinho... he's not a RB!! He can't defend...

As much as Serginho is a left back...

Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 18 2007, 11:56 AM

Cicinho IS the best Right Back on the planet, end of discussion. ¬_¬

Posted by: dst Apr 18 2007, 12:12 PM

Well the discussion has ended but I think you missed something; "Cicinho IS the best injured Right Back on the planet"...

Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 18 2007, 12:15 PM

You'll see at the next WC. Cicinho will start at RB for Brazil, not Dani.

Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 18 2007, 12:16 PM

You'll see at the next WC. Cicinho will start at RB for Brazil, not Dani, as much as I love him.

Posted by: dst Apr 18 2007, 12:20 PM

I wouldn't be surprised if that happened, Daniel Alves has always been overlooked by Brazil and their choices are really weird to be taken seriously... I mean Cafu playing in the '06 WC instead of Cicinho? It's obvious the kid can't defend but compared to the 36 year old Cafu he's certainly better...

Posted by: Portikins Apr 18 2007, 12:22 PM

Dani Alves was the best brazillian RB last year and was not in the World Cup. Alex was the best CB and was not their 1st or 2nd choice.

Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 26 2007, 07:41 PM

UEFA Cup starting line ups for tonight:

Osasuna (ESP):
Keeper: Ricardo
Defenders: Izquierdo, Cuellar, Cruchaga, Corrales
Midfield: Juanfran Torress, Raul Garcia, Punal, David Lopez
Forwards: Soldado, Milosevic

vs

Sevilla (ESP):
Keeper: Cobeno
Defenders: Dani Alves, Javi Navarro, Escude, Dragutinovic
Midfield: Jesus Navas, Poulsen, Marti, Adriano
Forwards: Luis Fabiano, Kanoute

AND

Espanyol (ESP):
Keeper: Gorka Iraizoz
Defenders: Lacruz, Torrejon, Jarque, David Garcia
Midfield: Rufete, Moises, De La Pena, Riera
Forwards: Pandiani, Tamudo

vs

Werder Bremen (GER):
Keeper: Wiese
Defenders: Fritz, Naldo, Pasanen, Owomoyela
Midfield: Frings, Baumann, Diego, Daniel Jensen
Forwards: Klose, Hunt

Posted by: Darunia Apr 26 2007, 07:43 PM

Sevilla and Werder Bremen both playing away, but both obviously the favorites. I see them getting an away goal each.

Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 26 2007, 08:00 PM

Savo just whacked Poulsen in the face, he should have been sent off.

I don't think he even got a yellow.


GOAL ALERT:
Espanyol 1-0 Bremen
Moises with the goal after 20 minutes, header.

Posted by: Tennie Apr 26 2007, 08:47 PM

Sure should have. Even if it IS Poulsen that he hit.

Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 26 2007, 08:50 PM

What's wrong with Poulsen!?


GOAL ALERT:
Espanyol 2-0 Bremen
Birmingham reject Pandiani.

Posted by: Portikins Apr 26 2007, 08:56 PM

Espanyol 2-0 Bremen

Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 26 2007, 08:58 PM

GOAL ALERT:

Osasuna 1-0 Sevilla

Soldado, great header.

At least he misses the second leg.

Posted by: Portikins Apr 26 2007, 09:07 PM

He's a good and young player. Still a Real Madrid player on loan.

Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 26 2007, 09:13 PM

I think the stoppage in this game is a ploy to waste time, just so Sevilla don't win.


Sevilla: Marti off for Hinkel.

Dani Alvez given more advanced role now.

Posted by: Portikins Apr 26 2007, 09:27 PM

Dani(el) Alves.

He's "the RB". I believe he'll be in EPL next season.

Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 26 2007, 09:32 PM

I can't see that myself, if a Premiership team see's an exciting full back, they stay away.

He'll either stay in Spain, or move to Italy.



GOAL ALERT:

Espanyol 3-0 Bremen.
Bremen had their keeper sent off earlier. - All Spanish final.

Posted by: Darunia Apr 26 2007, 09:36 PM

Well, I was wrong... no away goals. Bremen almost certainly out. Sevilla can win at home, but they'll have to win by 2 goals or Osasuna will win/tie.

Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 26 2007, 09:40 PM

Ref blows whistle as someone was fouled, there's going to be a big scrap now.

Posted by: Darunia Apr 26 2007, 09:40 PM

What was with the big stoppage?

Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 26 2007, 09:47 PM

The ref was injured, the 4th official had to take his place.

Posted by: Portikins Apr 26 2007, 11:21 PM

All-spanish final.

Posted by: misha May 2 2007, 11:21 PM

I need Bremen to win tomorrow.

I made a triple bet: We win in at least 2 goals margin, Kaka scores before C.Ronaldo and Bremen wins their game against Espanyol

Posted by: Darunia May 3 2007, 02:14 AM

Gutsy bet, you're right 2/3 ... probably 3/3.

Bremen will win, but not by enough.

Posted by: kurtsimonw May 3 2007, 09:40 AM

I'd like to see you win the bet, I just don't see Espanyol losing to Bremen, I reckon a draw.

Posted by: misha May 3 2007, 01:43 PM

At home I see Bremen as clear favorites. They won't go through to the finals but I think they will win the game

Posted by: Darunia May 3 2007, 08:43 PM

Bremen 1-0 Espanol HT
Sevilla 1-0 Osasuna HT

Klose sent off for 2 yellows, one of them for diving =/

Posted by: kurtsimonw May 3 2007, 08:45 PM

Half Time scores:
Sevilla 1-0 Osasuna
Luis Fabiano with the goal after 35 minutes. We're on our way to another final.

Bremen 1-0 Espanyol
I didn't get the name of the scorer.

Klose got sent off for being a diving cheat, serves him right. Bye-bye Bremen.

Posted by: kurtsimonw May 3 2007, 08:57 PM

Bremen 1-1 Espanoyol

Game over.


Sevilla 2-0 Osasuna

RENATO!!!

Posted by: Portikins May 3 2007, 09:00 PM

All-spanish final.

Sevilla-Espanyol. Sevilla to do it for the 2nd year in a row.

Posted by: kurtsimonw May 3 2007, 09:02 PM

Hopefully.

Dani Alves is running riot at the moment, Sevilla look unbelievable. Any bets for 4 o 5-0?

Posted by: Portikins May 3 2007, 09:07 PM

I don't think they're going to do that. 2-0 is enough for them and play their chances in La Liga next Sunday in Bernabeu... so...

Posted by: kurtsimonw May 3 2007, 09:09 PM

Yeah, it's died down a bit anyways, I was just cuaght up all the excitement and momentum they had at the time. ¬_¬

I just realised the final is in Glasgow, maybe I could try and get tickets for that. I have much better chance than the CL Final.

Posted by: misha May 3 2007, 09:17 PM

I officially hate Bremen now. Klose is a moron

Posted by: kurtsimonw May 3 2007, 09:20 PM

I second that.

Not that he cares, he's turned his back on Bremen already.


FULL TIME SCORES:

Bremen 1-2 Espanyol (Agg. 1-5)

Sevilla 2-0 Osasuna (Agg. 2-1)

Espanyol to play Sevilla in an all-Spanish final in Glasgow on May 16th.

Posted by: Portikins May 3 2007, 10:01 PM

He's a world class foward. Really hope he stays away from the Camp Nou (latest rumours...). If he does that he'll be promoted to cvnto.

Posted by: misha May 3 2007, 10:12 PM

He's already there. Two yellow cards after 19 minutes in such important game

Posted by: Portikins May 3 2007, 10:17 PM

Bayern or Hyped FC (from Catalonia)? That's the big question.

Posted by: kurtsimonw May 3 2007, 10:26 PM

I say Bayern.

I don't think he'll leave Germany and I think he has a man crush on Podolski. ¬_¬

Posted by: kurtsimonw May 16 2007, 08:12 PM

GOAL!!

Espanyol 0-1 Sevilla

Adriano!

Posted by: han2503 May 16 2007, 08:13 PM

Man I forgot about the UEFA cup tonight.

Sevilla to win this 2-0 imo

Posted by: kurtsimonw May 16 2007, 08:14 PM

Well your prediction is out of the window.

Espanyol 1-1 Sevilla

Riera.

Posted by: misha May 16 2007, 08:23 PM

I don't care who wins it but I prefer Espanyol cuz they never won a european cup before. They were close once, 20 years ago,winning the first leg 3:0 against Leverkusen but lost 3:0 and on penalties in the second leg (sounds familiar ).

Posted by: kurtsimonw May 16 2007, 08:27 PM

Boo!

I'm a Sevilla fan, so obviously I want them to win.

Espanyol have Blues reject Pandiani, so I want HIM to lose.

Posted by: Portikins May 16 2007, 08:28 PM

Riera is a very good LW.

Posted by: kurtsimonw May 16 2007, 08:31 PM

Do you know if it is it the same Riera that had a spell with Man City sometime recently?

Posted by: misha May 16 2007, 08:37 PM

yep

Posted by: kurtsimonw May 16 2007, 08:39 PM

He must be best suited to Spanish football then, while at City he was useless, they may as well have signed me for a few months.. I'd be much more expensive though, of course.

Posted by: misha May 16 2007, 08:44 PM

Don't you think Villa fans would be disappointed seeing you signing at City?

Posted by: Darunia May 16 2007, 09:19 PM

Espanyol down to 10 men..

Posted by: jefri91 May 16 2007, 09:43 PM

good match.... its in extra time now

Posted by: Tennie May 16 2007, 09:57 PM

Goal Kanoute, 15th minute of extra time.

Posted by: misha May 16 2007, 09:58 PM

Kanoure scored 115 min

Posted by: jefri91 May 16 2007, 10:09 PM

OMG GOOOAAALL GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAl

Posted by: jefri91 May 16 2007, 10:10 PM

HOLY CRAP 5 MINS LEFT!!!!! PENALTY IS GOING TO START !!!!
FORZA ESPANYOL!!!!!

Posted by: misha May 16 2007, 10:13 PM

C'mon Espanyol! redeem yourself.

Posted by: misha May 16 2007, 10:27 PM

Palop won it for them

Posted by: arivanjj May 16 2007, 10:28 PM

good game.

Posted by: Darunia May 16 2007, 10:28 PM

Sevilla wins 3-1 on penalty kicks

Kanoute, Draguntionvic, and Puerta scored for Sevilla while Pandiani was the only Espanyol player to score out of four.

Posted by: Portikins May 16 2007, 10:36 PM

Congrats Sevilla!

But... just think in what will happen in 1 week... at this hour.

Posted by: kurtsimonw May 16 2007, 10:42 PM

I'm obviously happy that my Sevilla managed to retain it.

But I have to give real credit to Espanyol and their fans. For both fans and players alike, when your team goes down to 10-men and you fall behind it is just so easy to drop your heads and give up.

Espanyol's fans and players both kept going and gave a good account of themselves, they thouroughly deserved the equaliser in my opinion.

Shame about the penalties though, it's a lottery and they shouldn't feel like losers, I guess it's hard to make them feel different though.

Congrats to Sevilla, and also congrats to Espanyol for a great final!

Posted by: jefri91 May 16 2007, 11:17 PM

i started tearing once I saw them crying

Posted by: misha May 16 2007, 11:37 PM

What impressed me that before Espanyol got their second place medals, Sevilla players applauded them. That's never happens in european finals.

Posted by: Portikins May 16 2007, 11:40 PM

It's the change that Platini made some days ago. He wants the "old style" celebration and the medals-thing on the stands, not in the field like the previous years.

Posted by: Rossoneri7 May 17 2007, 12:14 AM

Yeah .. I heard about that too. Didn't get a chance to watch the final .. So he actually implemented it .. Do u know where I could get a clip of it ?? (not the game, the celebration.)

Posted by: Portikins May 17 2007, 12:20 AM

http://www.d1g.com/video/show/?id=1011824

Posted by: dst May 17 2007, 12:29 AM

Like I said... just like in 1994!

Posted by: Rossoneri7 May 17 2007, 12:30 AM

Thanx Porty

Man Sevilla will be a nu-sense next season in the CL.

Posted by: Portikins May 17 2007, 12:51 AM

All I hope is to play them later in August... in Monaco!

Posted by: Rossoneri7 May 17 2007, 01:01 AM

tsk tsk tsk ... How many times do I have to tell u this ... WHEN we play them in August

Posted by: han2503 May 17 2007, 08:02 PM

This could really come back to bite you on your @ss you know?

Posted by: Rossoneri7 May 17 2007, 09:53 PM

Are you kidding Istanbul had been a nightmare for me, up till this day.

A chance like this doesn't come on any day .. It is a chance to correct the wrong ! Milan v Liverpool 2nd leg ! Istanbul is today an open book and Milan has to close that book once and for all !!

I dont care who the fools beat to get here, but it is our destiny

I don't think I can jinx this match !! The 99% of this team were on the playing field at Istanbul and know what it felt like. I am sure they know why they are doing this more than Crouch or Kuyt of Pennent for that matter

Milan are going to do this for all the fans, the President, and for Paolo !

Posted by: misha May 17 2007, 09:57 PM

I agree. I think we are destined to beat them. Losing isn't an option

Posted by: han2503 May 18 2007, 12:46 PM

Fate can be a cruel thing, it might just come back and smack you right on the face.

You know that if we lose this I'm coming after you with many people carrying torches right?