Daily Archives: October 1, 2008

GROUP H Zenit St. Petersburg – Real Madrid CF 1-2 (1-2)

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Deny

It was not plain sailing for the Spanish champions as they were pushed all the way by a resilient but yet skilful Zenit St Petersburg side. The first goal came as early as the third minute when a Rafael van … Continue reading →

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GROUP H BATE Borisov – Juventus 2-2 (2-2)

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Deny

Four goals in a frenetic first half decided the outcome of this match. BATE Borisov took an early 2-0 lead through goals by Sergei Kryvets in the seventeenth minute and Igor Stasevich in the twenty third minute. Kryvets ran on … Continue reading →

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GROUP G Fenerbahçe – FC Dynamo Kyiv 0-0 (0-0)

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Deny

Turkish side Fenerbahe have failed to fight themselves back into contention in Group G, as Dynamo Kyiv held them to a goalless draw in Istanbul. After losing their opening game to Porto, Fenerbahe needed a win over Dynamo in order … Continue reading →

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GROUP G Arsenal FC – FC Porto 4-0 (2-0)

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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. Adebayor laid back … Continue reading →

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GROUP F Bayern München – Olympique Lyonnais 1-1 (0-1)

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Deny

Bayern came back from behind to secure a draw with Olympique Lyonnais, allowing the Germans to remain in first place in Group F. The French did take a 0-1 lead after 25 minutes, when Bayern’s Martin Demichelis headed past his … Continue reading →

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GROUP F Fiorentina – FC Steaua Bucuresti 0-0 (0-0)

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Fiorentina and Steaua Bucharest held each other to a goalless draw, which should be considered a particularly disappointing result for the Italians. Both the home side and their Romanian visitors created chances in Firenze, but the two keepers did well … Continue reading →

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GROUP E Villarreal CF – Celtic FC 1-0 (0-0)

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Deny

Villarreal almost put paid to Celtics chances of qualification for the next round when they beat the Scottish champions 1-0 at home. Celtic had an excellent chance just before half time to put the visitors in front but former Manchester … Continue reading →

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GROUP E Aalborg – Manchester United FC 0-3 (0-1)

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Manchester United made light work of their trip to Aalborg BK when they easily beat Danish Champions with 3-0. More satisfying for the defending Champions League title holders was the fact that their record signing from Tottenham Hotspur Dimitar Berbatov … Continue reading →

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Player of the day: Frank Lampard

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Deny

Few footballers deserve success as much as Frank Lampard. Although born with natural ability, the Englishman’s extraordinary work ethic has elevated him to a position where he is fted by his fellow professionals who consistently vote him among the top … Continue reading →

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Stage 2 – Group D: 01 October 2008 20:45 (CET) – Vicente Calderón – Madrid: Atlético Madrid – Marseille

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Deny

The Vicente Caldern will host its first Champions League match for eleven years on Wednesday night as Group D leaders Atltico Madrid host French side Olympique de Marseille. The Spanish side are back amongst Europes elite after more than a … Continue reading →

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Stage 2 – Group D: 01 October 2008 20:45 (CET) – Anfield – Liverpool: Liverpool – PSV Eindhoven

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Liverpool remain unbeaten this season in the English Premier League and have notched up notable victories over their two biggest enemies, Manchester United and Merseyside rivals Everton. Argentinian star Javier Mascherano, who is likely to return from injury for this … Continue reading →

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Stage 2 – Group C: 01 October 2008 20:45 (CET) – RSC Olympiyskiy Stadium – Donetsk: Shakhtar Donetsk – Barcelona

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With his side struggling on the domestic scene, FC Shakhtar Donetsk coach Mircea Lucescu is hoping past success against FC Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League caninspire them to raise their game once again. “Criticism is what we get but … Continue reading →

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Stage 2 – Group C: 01 October 2008 20:45 (CET) – José Alvalade – Lisbon: Sporting – Basel

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Paulo Bento, Sporting coach was disappointed byhis team’s display in losing at FC Barcelona on Matchday 1, but is confidentthat his team’sneed to gain their first points of the UEFA Champions League seasonshouldnot undulyaffect their approach. “We need to win … Continue reading →

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Stage 2 – Group B: 01 October 2008 20:45 (CET) – Stadio Giuseppe Meazza – Milan: Internazionale – Werder Bremen

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Deny

Mourinhos men will now be looking to really stamp their authority on this group by beating Bremen, who failed to beat Cypriot novices Anorthosis at home in the first matchday, drawing 0-0. Bremen are nevertheless an outfit not to be … Continue reading →

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Stage 2 – Group B: 01 October 2008 20:45 (CET) – GSP – Nicosia: Anorthosis Famagusta – Panathinaikos

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Deny

Fellow debutants Anorthosis Famagusta from Cyprus will face Panathinaikos in Group B on Wednesday with no inferiority complex having marked their rise to Europe’s elite echelon with a gritty 0-0 draw at Werder Bremen. Both Anorthosis and Panathinaikos see this … Continue reading →

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Stage 2 – Group A: 01 October 2008 20:45 (CET) – Stade Chaban-Delmas – Bordeaux: Bordeaux – AS Roma

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Having reached the quarter finals of the Champions League for the last two seasons, Roma were confident of at least making the first knockout round this campaign, having been drawn in Group A with Chelsea, Bordeaux and CFR Cluj. However, … Continue reading →

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Stage 2 – Group A: 01 October 2008 20:45 (CET) – CFR – Cluj-Napoca: CFR Cluj – Chelsea

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Deny

Romanian club CFR Cluj will believe anything is possible on Wednesday when they host Chelsea in the Champions League having blazed a trail for the competition’s supposed lightweights two weeks ago. Their stunning 2-1 victory against AS Roma in the … Continue reading →

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