October 2008 Blog Posts (56)

AS Saint Etienne vs FC Lorient - Preview and Highlights

SAINT ETIENNE, October 29 (Ligue 1)

FC Lorient inflicted a second home defeat in four days on AS St Etienne in emphatic fashion to leapfrog their opponents in French Ligue 1.

Jeremy Morel opened the scoring for… Continue

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FC Sochaux vs Olympique Lyon - Review and Highlights

MONTBELIARD, October 29

Olympique Lyon ended a run of three games without a win - but it was a struggle against Ligue 1's bottom side.

Winless Sochaux Montbeliard kept the champions at bay until 20 minutes into the… Continue

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SM Caen vs OGC Nice - Review and Highlights

CAEN, October 29 ( French Ligue 1 )

OGC Nice left it late again to grab a point at SM Caen on Wednesday night.

Having netted an equaliser six minutes into injury-time at… Continue

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Grenoble Foot 38 vs Lille OSC - Review and Highlights

GRENOBLE, October 29

Grenoble Foot 38 and Lille OSC remained on the fringes of the top five in Ligue 1 after a battling draw at the Stade des Alpes on Wednesday night.

The visitors, who remained a point behind the hosts,… Continue

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AS Monaco vs Nancy Lorraine - Preview and Highlights

MONTE CARLO, October 29

AS Monaco ended a run of five Ligue 1 matches without a win by claiming three points at the expense of struggling Nancy Lorraine on Wednesday.

Frederic Nimani opened the scoring for… Continue

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Nantes vs Olympique Marseille - Review and Highlights

NANTES, October 29

Olympique Marseille's bid to keep pace with the Ligue 1 leaders stuttered again as they were held by struggling FC Nantes.

It could have even been worse for the visitors who looked to be heading for a… Continue

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Valenciennes vs Stade Rennais - Review and Highlights

VALENCIENNES, October 29 ( French Ligue 1 )

Valenciennes AFC brought an end to their nightmare run of five straight defeats with a hard-fought point against Stade Rennes on Wednesday.

After a dismal first half,… Continue

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Girondins Bordeaux vs Le Havre AC - Review and Highlights

BORDEAUX, October 28

FC Bordeaux claimed top spot in Ligue 1 for 24 hours at least on Tuesday night with a thrashing of Le Havre AC.

David Bellion struck a brace before Fernando Cavenaghi and… Continue

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Everton FC vs Portsmouth FC ( HIGHLIGHTS )

Everton FC vs. Portsmouth FC - 0 : 3

0:1 - 12' J. Defoe

0:2 - 40' G. Johnson

0:3 - 69' J. Defoe

Portsmouth defeated Everton 3-0 on Saturday to record their first win over the Liverpudlians in four matches.

Pompey's Jermain Defoe played a key role in his side's win, striking home from about ten meters after twelve minutes to open the score. Late in the first half, Defoe set up Glen Johnson to make it… Continue

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West Bromwich Albion vs Everton FC

West Bromwich Albion FC vs. Everton FC - 1 : 2

0:1 - 65' L. Osman

0:2 - 76' Yakubu

1:2 - 89' R. Bednar (Penalty Goal)

Everton earned their first points of the season, beating West Bromwich Albion 1-2 on Saturday.

The Liverpudlians took the lead in the 65th minute as Leon Osman beat goalkeeper Scott Carson from about ten meters, and Ayegbeni Yakubu doubled the gap with a header eleven minutes… Continue

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Everton FC vs Blackburn Rovers (HIGHLIGHTS)

Everton FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC - 2 : 3

0:1 - 21' D. Dunn

1:1 - 44' M. Arteta

2:1 - 64' Yakubu

2:2 - 66' R. Santa Cruz

2:3 - 90' A. Ooijer

Blackburn have beaten Everton for the first time since 2005 to earn three points from their first Premiership match of the season.

David Dunn put the Rovers ahead after 21 minutes but had his goal cancelled out by Mikel Arteta in the… Continue

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West Ham United vs Arsenal ( HIGHLIGHTS )

West Ham United FC vs Arsenal FC - 0 : 2

0:1 - 75' J. Faubert (Own Goal)

0:2 - 90' E. Adebayor

Two goals in the final fifteen minutes helped Arsenal to a 0-2 win at West Ham United on Sunday.

The Gunners needed some help to take the lead, as Julien Faubert deflected an Emmanuel Adebayor shot into his own goal after 75 minutes.

Adebayor himself netted the second in injury time, finishing a well… Continue

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Fenerbahce vs Arsenal ( HIGHLIGHTS )

UEFA Champions League

Fenerbahce SK vs Arsenal FC - 2 : 5

0:1 - 10' E. Adebayor

0:2 - 11' T. Walcott

1:2 - 19' M. Silvestre (Own Goal)

1:3 - 22' A. Diaby

1:4 - 49' A. Song

2:4 - 78' D. Guiza

2:5 - 90' A. Ramsay

Arsenal delivered a strong performance in Istanbul on Tuesday, beating Fenerbahçe 2-5 to defend their top spot in Group G.

Emmanuel Adebayor opened the score after just ten… Continue

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Arsenal FC vs Everton FC (HIGHLIGHTS)

Arsenal FC vs Everton FC - 3 : 1

0:1 - 9' L. Osman

1:1 - 48' S. Nasri

2:1 - 70' R. van Persie

3:1 - 90' T. Walcott

Arsenal came back from behind to secure a 3-1 victory over Everton at Emirates Stadium.

The Liverpudlians took an early lead as Leon Osman combined with Steven Pienaar before slotting the 0-1.

But Samir Nasri's shot from about 18 meters levelled the score in the 48th… Continue

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Sunderland AFC vs Arsenal FC ( HIGHLIGHTS )

Sunderland AFC vs. Arsenal FC - 1 : 1

1:0 - 86' G. Leadbitter

1:1 - 90' C. Fábregas

A very late goal from Cesc Fabregas saved the day for Arsenal at Sunderland, although Arsene Wenger would have hoped for more than a draw in advance.

Arsenal seem to be saving their skillful displays for the Champions League, having delivered a second disappointing result in two Premiership games.

Grant… Continue

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Arsenal FC vs FC Porto ( VIDEO Highlights )

UEFA Champions League

Arsenal FC vs FC Porto - 4 : 0

1:0 - 31' R. van Persie

2:0 - 40' E. Adebayor

3:0 - 48' R. van Persie

4:0 - 71' E. Adebayor (Penalty Goal)

Arsenal did themselves a great favor on Tuesday, beating 2004 champions FC Porto 4-0 at Emirates Stadium.

After a good start from both sides, it was Arsenal to open the score just after the half hour mark. Emmanuel Adebayor laid back to… Continue

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Arsenal FC v. Hull City (VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS)

Arsenal FC vs Hull City AFC - 1 : 2

1:0 - 51' P. McShane (Own Goal)

1:1 - 62' Geovanni

1:2 - 66' D. Cousin

Arsenal suffered a painful home defeat by Hull City, despite taking the lead early in the second half.

Paul McShane tried to keep Cesc Fabregas from getting to the ball near Hull's goal, but accidentally put it behind the goalkeeper himself.

But Hull levelled the score in style on 62 minutes.… Continue

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Bolton Wanderers vs Arsenal FC (VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS)

Bolton Wanderers FC vs Arsenal FC - 1 : 3

1:0 - 14' K. Davies

1:1 - 26' E. Eboué

1:2 - 27' N. Bendtner

1:3 - 87' Denilson

Arsenal did as expected to take points from their Premiership meeting with Bolton Wanderers.

Bolton did take the lead through Kevin Davies after fourteen minutes but Emmanuel Eboue equalised from close range twelve minutes later.

And another minute later, Nicklas… Continue

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Arsenal FC vs Newcastle United (VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS)

Arsenal FC vs Newcastle United FC - 3 : 0

1:0 - 18' R. van Persie (Penalty Goal)

2:0 - 41' R. van Persie

3:0 - 59' Denilson

Arsenal did well to overcome last week's defeat by Fulham, scoring three against a helpless Newcastle United on Saturday.

Dutchman Robin van Persie, who would be named man of the match afterwards, scored from the penalty spot in the 17th minute after handling from Charles… Continue

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Fulham FC vs Arsenal FC (VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS)

Fulham FC vs Arsenal FC - 1 : 0

1:0 - 21' B. Hangeland

The big surprise of the weekend occured in London as Fulham defeated absolute favorites Arsenal 1-0 on Saturday.

Twenty one minutes had been played at Craven's Cottage when Brede Hangeland converted a Jimmy Bullard cross for what turned out to be the winning goal.

Fulham, inspired by in-form Toni Kallio, did well to avoid the equaliser while… Continue

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