Manchester United beat Portsmouth 2-0 tonight and lead the Premier League table with 4 points ahead of Liverpool with one game in hand, 6 games remaining.
Liverpool drew 4-4 with Arsenal at Anfield the night before and again, another goal at extra time to earn them another precious point. Liverpool is indeed truly blessed with so many extra time goals scored to win or draw last minute in my memory to bring them to where they are.
I'm interested to find out if take away the goals scored at extra time, where will Liverpool be on the table this season today (71 points). Finding as below (EPL only) and does not take into account extra time goals which does not affect the standing:
23.08.08 Liverpool 2-1 Middlesbrough - Mido (70), Pogatetz (og 85), Gerrard (94) -2
05.10.08 Man City 2-3 Liverpool - Kuyt (92) -2
07.02.08 Portsmouth 2-3 Liverpool - Torres (90) -2
04.04.09 Fulham 0-1 Liverpool - Benayoun (91) -2
21.04.09 Liverpool 4-4 Arsenal - Benayoun (93) -1
Minus 9 points that'll be 62 points and today they'll be on 4th place, same points with Arsenal, which is not as bad as I thought it might be.
How about Liverpool's late goals in UEFA Champions League 2008/2009?
27.08.08 Liverpool 1-0 Standard Liege (Qualifying 2nd Leg) - Kuyt (118)
04.11.08 Liverpool 1-1 Atletico Madrid (Group Stage) - Gerard (pen 94)
The fans should be glad that they made it to quarter final before the journey was ended by Chelsea.
Anyway I salute the team for its fighting spirit and perhaps that's the reason why the fans love it so much.
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Thursday, 23 April 2009
Saturday, 11 April 2009
Road To Wembley
Went to watch England played Ukraine for the World Cup 2010 Qualifier on 31 March 2009. England is on a good run under manager Fabio Capello and hopefully will do well next year in South Africa.
It's amazing to be at Wembley, where all the major football matches I watched on TV since like two decades ago were played.
Inside the stadium the atmosphere was great.
England was dominating the game and Peter Crouch scored England's first goal.
Beckham wearing number 17 jersey came on the second half to replace the new number 7 Aaron Lennon. He was the man best remembered wearing the number 7 for both England and Manchester United. It's arguable that who's the best replacement right winger for England, either Aaron Lennon or Theo Walcott, both are lightning fast but maybe not yet have the 'touches' Beckham has.
I must say Beckham still delivers the ball brilliantly, especially at the set piece. And he's the different one, when he gets the ball you hope things will happen. The £40 ticket was well worth it watching him alone.
Andriv Shevchenko, the number 7 for Ukraine came on the second half as well. He's the only two players who I recognised in Ukraine squad, others than Andriv Voronin, the Liverpool striker who is now on loan with Hertha Berlin. The European footballer of the year 2004 was a different class and he had brought changes to the game and scored the equaliser.
Just when everyone thought the game will be ended up a 1-1 draw... Beckham on the set piece...
and John Terry sealed the winner with a header! Beckham is still relevant and should continue to play. My wishful thinking is Beckham to divorce with Victoria and return to Manchester United and end his career there.
It was a good game and I was one of the 87,548 fans there to witness England on the path to win the World Cup 2010 (another wishful thinking?).
Tuesday, 19 August 2008
Emirates Cup 2008
Following last year's Emirate Cup, I have received an email notification few months ago for Emirates Cup 2008 featuring the host Arsenal, Hamburg, Juventus and the star-packed Real Madrid.
Unlike last year where I bought the first row tickets behind the goal which allowed me to take some nice pictures, this year we bought the middle tier for an overview of the pitch, more expensive seating but I don't quite like it coz even my longest zoom can't reach the distance effectively.
First match was Juventus vs Hamburg, don't know any of the Hamburg players except for the Dutchman Van der Vaart who wasn't in the line-up. Juventus were a different team after the relegation crisis two seasons ago which seen many new faces in the team. Anyway still glad to see Del Piero, Camoranesi, Jaquinta the world cup winners playing.
How many of them do you recognise?
Del Piero is old but still good.
Claudio Ranieri the familiar face in English football, coaching Juventus now.
Olic scored two goals and eventually Hamburg beat Juventus 3-0
Arsenal played Real Madrid in the second match.
The bright young gunners and the new Zidane - Samir Nasri, he's very good indeed.
The gunners.
Real Madrid players warming up.
Another young star Carlos Vela showing off some skills.
Gunners in colourful boots - Diaby in yellow, Van Persie in blue, Adebayor in green and Sagna in white.
The ex-MU player Gabriel Heinze was the boo-boys target of the day.
Adebayor scratching his butts before the match.
Guess who's back? Eduador who had a terrible injury last year is back to the Emirates.
First team line-up, probably not the real first team for Real Madrid but it's still packed with stars.
Adebayor and Van Persie kicked start.
Sagna headed off a high ball to Robinho.
Even though Arsenal lost two key players before start of the season but it's still a team to watch with all the young gunners rising.
It's Jerzy Dudek! Didn't expect the ex-Liverpool goalie to play for Real.
Van Nistelrooy came on second half.
Van Persie brought down, Adebayor stepped up to take the penalty and scored the only goal of the match.
Arjen Robben came on! He was one of my favourite who has wasted his time at Chelsea before moving to Spain.
Eventually Hamburg won the Emirates Cup 2008.
See you at the Emirates next year!
Unlike last year where I bought the first row tickets behind the goal which allowed me to take some nice pictures, this year we bought the middle tier for an overview of the pitch, more expensive seating but I don't quite like it coz even my longest zoom can't reach the distance effectively.
First match was Juventus vs Hamburg, don't know any of the Hamburg players except for the Dutchman Van der Vaart who wasn't in the line-up. Juventus were a different team after the relegation crisis two seasons ago which seen many new faces in the team. Anyway still glad to see Del Piero, Camoranesi, Jaquinta the world cup winners playing.
How many of them do you recognise?
Del Piero is old but still good.
Claudio Ranieri the familiar face in English football, coaching Juventus now.
Olic scored two goals and eventually Hamburg beat Juventus 3-0Arsenal played Real Madrid in the second match.
The bright young gunners and the new Zidane - Samir Nasri, he's very good indeed.
The gunners.
Real Madrid players warming up.
Another young star Carlos Vela showing off some skills.
Gunners in colourful boots - Diaby in yellow, Van Persie in blue, Adebayor in green and Sagna in white.
The ex-MU player Gabriel Heinze was the boo-boys target of the day.
Adebayor scratching his butts before the match.
Guess who's back? Eduador who had a terrible injury last year is back to the Emirates.
First team line-up, probably not the real first team for Real Madrid but it's still packed with stars.
Adebayor and Van Persie kicked start.
Sagna headed off a high ball to Robinho.
Even though Arsenal lost two key players before start of the season but it's still a team to watch with all the young gunners rising.
It's Jerzy Dudek! Didn't expect the ex-Liverpool goalie to play for Real.
Van Nistelrooy came on second half.
Van Persie brought down, Adebayor stepped up to take the penalty and scored the only goal of the match.
Arjen Robben came on! He was one of my favourite who has wasted his time at Chelsea before moving to Spain.
Eventually Hamburg won the Emirates Cup 2008.
See you at the Emirates next year!
Thursday, 15 November 2007
Magnificent 7 of United
Cantona 7 - the legend of United, purely genius. The French man is ugly but damn yao yeng! Check out the song in this clip!
Beckham 7 - the world best set piece and free kick specialist, it was really sad when he left United. I was still hoping for him to come back when he left Real Madrid. Lesson of the story: don't marry a wrong woman, it ruins your life! Not matter what, he deserves the respect well.
The best replacement yet for the No. 7 jersey.
Friday, 10 August 2007
Emirates Cup 2007 Part III
Match 1 of the Emirates Cup - Inter Milan v Valencia.
Valencia dominated throughout the game and I really couldn't believe Inter won the Serie A last season. Anyway, a lot of superstars and it was really unbelievable to see them play right in front of my eyes.
Materazzi conceded a free kick, the most hated football player in the world got boo-ed all the way throughout the match every time he touched the ball. Everyone still remember how he provoked Zidane and got him sent off in World Cup 2006.
It's Luis Figo the ex world player of the year organizing the wall! No. 10 is Adriano replacing Ibrahimovic just after 15-20 mins.
David Villa scored a brilliant free kick. Too bad he didn't come to the premiere league.
The new fat boy of Brazil, Adriano succeeding the old fat boy Ronaldo.
Bench players on the field during half time, I think this young lad of Inter will shine in near future, I don't even know his name but let's see.
The most friendly player on the pitch - the Spanish goal keeper Canizares. The English boy behind me keep shouting "Blondie! give me your drink!"
I didn't know Ivan Helguera has moved to Valencia from Real Madrid.
Julio Cruz took the free kick.
Valencia scored 2 goals in the first half and won the match 2-0. I was hoping to see Patrick Vieira but he didn't turn up, not even on the bench.
Valencia dominated throughout the game and I really couldn't believe Inter won the Serie A last season. Anyway, a lot of superstars and it was really unbelievable to see them play right in front of my eyes.
Materazzi conceded a free kick, the most hated football player in the world got boo-ed all the way throughout the match every time he touched the ball. Everyone still remember how he provoked Zidane and got him sent off in World Cup 2006.
It's Luis Figo the ex world player of the year organizing the wall! No. 10 is Adriano replacing Ibrahimovic just after 15-20 mins.
David Villa scored a brilliant free kick. Too bad he didn't come to the premiere league.
The new fat boy of Brazil, Adriano succeeding the old fat boy Ronaldo.
Bench players on the field during half time, I think this young lad of Inter will shine in near future, I don't even know his name but let's see.
The most friendly player on the pitch - the Spanish goal keeper Canizares. The English boy behind me keep shouting "Blondie! give me your drink!"
I didn't know Ivan Helguera has moved to Valencia from Real Madrid.
Julio Cruz took the free kick.Valencia scored 2 goals in the first half and won the match 2-0. I was hoping to see Patrick Vieira but he didn't turn up, not even on the bench.
Wednesday, 8 August 2007
Emirates Cup 2007 Part II
Been really tired and lazy these days, every night when I tried to write something on the bed, I fell asleep within minutes.
So we made it to the Emirates on 28th August, I tried my luck to bring in my camera and I was glad that it wasn't as crap as Stamford Bridge.
Me, Tom, Angel and Sam outside the stadium, KK was taking the picture.
I was quite excited even though it was not MU.
In the Emirates! 1st row behind the goal at Orange Quadrant, the seats are really nice.
Took a video with Arsenal's mascot. Video quality of my IXUS 30 is a bit crap though.
So we made it to the Emirates on 28th August, I tried my luck to bring in my camera and I was glad that it wasn't as crap as Stamford Bridge.
Me, Tom, Angel and Sam outside the stadium, KK was taking the picture.
I was quite excited even though it was not MU.
In the Emirates! 1st row behind the goal at Orange Quadrant, the seats are really nice.Took a video with Arsenal's mascot. Video quality of my IXUS 30 is a bit crap though.
Saturday, 28 July 2007
Emirates Cup 2007
Finally I managed to grab 5 tickets for the Emirates Cup from Arsenal website at face value of GBP25 each. Buy the tickets directly from the club is my advise, as I learned a lesson from the Chelsea scam months ago.
Even though Arsenal is not my favourite team but I am really excited and look forward for the games. 4 teams from 4 European top leagues will take part in the event - Arsenal, Inter Milan, Valencia and PSG St Germain.
My tickets are valid for 2 Saturday games - Int v Val at 2pm and Ars v PSG at 4pm. Our seats will be behind the goal post at the orange quadrant, row 1 at lower tier!!
On the players line up, I don't expect the managers will play the top players for the cup. The player I wish to see the most is Robin Van Persie, I believe he'll be shining this season after Henry's departure. Fabregas will only play against Inter on Sunday, Adebayor, Rosicky and Walcott will miss the tournament due to injuries problem.
It's a reunion tournament as Vieira and Edu will comes back to the Arsenal ground, playing for Inter and Valencia respectively.
Others I would like to see on the pitch:
Inter Milan - Ibrahimovic, Crespo, Adriano and I'll spit on Materazzi's face if I see him, for Zidane.
Valencia - David Villa! Morientes, Joaquin, some of my favourite spanish players.
PSG St Germain - The less interesting team, the only player I know is Pauleta who play for Portugal terribly in World Cup 2006.
It has been a crazy summer in the UK this year, been raining almost everyday and I hope the weather forecast is right and we'll enjoy the game under some lovely sunshine!
And Old trafford, wait for me.
Even though Arsenal is not my favourite team but I am really excited and look forward for the games. 4 teams from 4 European top leagues will take part in the event - Arsenal, Inter Milan, Valencia and PSG St Germain.My tickets are valid for 2 Saturday games - Int v Val at 2pm and Ars v PSG at 4pm. Our seats will be behind the goal post at the orange quadrant, row 1 at lower tier!!
On the players line up, I don't expect the managers will play the top players for the cup. The player I wish to see the most is Robin Van Persie, I believe he'll be shining this season after Henry's departure. Fabregas will only play against Inter on Sunday, Adebayor, Rosicky and Walcott will miss the tournament due to injuries problem.
It's a reunion tournament as Vieira and Edu will comes back to the Arsenal ground, playing for Inter and Valencia respectively.
Others I would like to see on the pitch:
Inter Milan - Ibrahimovic, Crespo, Adriano and I'll spit on Materazzi's face if I see him, for Zidane.
Valencia - David Villa! Morientes, Joaquin, some of my favourite spanish players.
PSG St Germain - The less interesting team, the only player I know is Pauleta who play for Portugal terribly in World Cup 2006.
It has been a crazy summer in the UK this year, been raining almost everyday and I hope the weather forecast is right and we'll enjoy the game under some lovely sunshine!
And Old trafford, wait for me.
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