Wayne Rooney made his first competitive start since sustaining an ankle injury and marked his return with the winning goal in this narrow 1-0 victory against Rangers for Manchester United. In typical fashion United left it late but Rooney kept his nerve from the penalty spot to send Rangers crashing out of the Champions League competition. 24-11-2010 - Rangers $-1 Manchester United (Group C) @ Yahoo! Video … [Read more...]
Striking Scottish Referees Seek Assurance From SFA Clubs
Striking referees in the Scottish football association want all SFL football clubs to confirm that their integrity is not in doubt before they can return to their jobs. Match officials have requested the SFA seek written assurances from all 42 clubs from the countries top four tiers by Thursday lunch time. The saga began last weekend when the decision to strike by referees came after intense critcism of decisions, especially those of Celtic boss Neil Lennon after a recent penalty decision was overturned by a match official. All Category One officials will meet this evening to voice their … [Read more...]
Sporting Braga 2-0 Arsenal Highlights
Arsenal's chances of qualifying for the knock-out stages of the Champions League hang in the balance after two late goals from Nascimento Matheus secured Braga an unexpected victory. To add insult to injury, Gunners captain Cesc Fabregas limped off injured during the second half but the night came to a miserable conclusion for Arsenal after a quick double from Matheus in the latter stages of the match leaves Arsene Wenger's men in trouble with just one match to play. … [Read more...]
Chelsea 2-1 MSK Zilina Highlights
Chelsea recovered from going one goal down to eventually emerge victors in their Champions League home clash with MSK Zilina this evening. Babatounde Bello opened the scoring for the visitors after collaborating with Robert Jez in a neat Zilina one-two move. Chelsea came back strong however and after Daniel Sturridge levelled after the break from a Salomon Kalou cross, Florent Malouda poked in an 86th minute winner to secure Chelsea's place at top of their Champions League group. … [Read more...]
Sunderland 2-2 Everton Highlights
Mikel Arteta salvaged a late point with a deflected equaliser in this four goal encounter. Tim Cahill opening the scoring for the visitors on the sixth minute with a signature headed goal before a double from Danny Welbeck in either half seemed to have won the game for Sunderland. Arteta came to the rescue however in the 83rd minute, leaving both sides to share the spoils. Final Score - Sunderland 2-2 Everton. … [Read more...]