แสดงบทความที่มีป้ายกำกับ Euro 2008 แสดงบทความทั้งหมด
แสดงบทความที่มีป้ายกำกับ Euro 2008 แสดงบทความทั้งหมด

วันพุธที่ 21 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2550

Eight Reds braced for big night


As many as eight United players could be involved when the Euro 2008 campaign draws to a close on Wednesday night.

Owen Hargreaves has recovered from tendonitis and could pip Aston Villa's Gareth Barry to a midfield place if England coach Steve McClaren decides to play a 4-5-1 system. Wes Brown is also in the squad to face Croatia at Wembley but Rio Ferdinand is suspended. McClaren has invited the injured Wayne Rooney to Wembley to cheer on his England team mates who need just a draw to qualify for Euro 2008.

Two United players could be on opposite sides in Belgrade. Nemanja Vidic's Serbia need to beat Tomasz Kuszczak's Poland, who have already qualified, to keep their campaign alive. Serbia will then face Kazakhstan on Saturday in a rearranged game and if the result is still crucial, but it remains unclear whether Vidic will be allowed to play in the match as it would mean missing United’s away fixture at Bolton.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani could both play for Portugal when they take on Finland, seeking the point they need to reach the Euro 2008 finals.

The Netherlands and France have both already qualified but Edwin van der Sar is set to play again for the Dutch away at Belarus while Patrice Evra may be given an opportunity for France over the border in Ukraine.

In Group F, Northern Ireland have an outside chance of going through. They must win in Spain, without the suspended United defender Jonny Evans, and hope that Latvia win in Sweden.

Source:
http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7BF9E570E6%2D407E%2D44BC%2D800F%2D4A3110258114%7D&newsid=509142

วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 18 ตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2550

Portugal scores 2 late goals to defeat Kazakhstan 2-1 in Euro qualifier

Portugal scored two late goals Wednesday to earn a 2-1 win over Kazakhstan and move closer to a spot at next year's European Championship.

Substitute Ariza Makukula, making his international debut, gave Portugal a 1-0 lead in the 84th minute on a header from close range after a cross from Ricardo Quaresma.

Cristiano Ronaldo added a second goal in the first minute of injury time, taking a pass from Nani and finishing with a high shot from inside the area.

Dmitry Byakov pulled one back for the hosts five minutes into injury time.

The win puts Portugal in second place in Group A with 23 points from 12 games. Poland leads the group with 24 points, while Finland has 20. Kazakhstan has seven points.

Portugal dominated the game from the outset, and Bruno Alves nearly put his team ahead in the fourth minute, but his header went wide after a free kick from Miguel Veloso.

Ronaldo, Maniche and Ricardo Carvalho also threatened for Portugal in the first half, but struggled to get their efforts on target.

Nani was brought on for Maniche early in the second half as the Portuguese attack slowed, and the visitors created several scoring chances before Makukula was able to break the deadlock.

Makukula was a late addition to the squad, flying in from Portugal to replace injured Benfica striker Nuno Gomes.

Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari watched the game from the stands, as he is serving a UEFA ban for scuffling with a Serbia player after a qualifier in Lisbon on Sept. 12.

Portugal next plays Armenia on Nov. 17, and then hosts Finland in the final qualifier for both teams.

Credit : http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/10/17/sports/EU-SPT-SOC-Kazakhstan-Portugal.php


Clip Hilight : Kazakhstan 1-2 Portugal

0-1 Makukula
http://letsprove.tv/video/Sports_zgv7nw9ky41192641506
0-2 C. Ronaldo
http://letsprove.tv/video/Sports_xpgr7ca82z1192641587
1-2 Byakov
http://letsprove.tv/video/Sports_v5wt28a1j91192641664

วันอาทิตย์ที่ 14 ตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2550

Ronaldo made 50th appearance and captained for National Team


Cristiano Ronaldo made his 50th appearance and captained for his National Team as Portugal won 2-0 over Azerbaijan earlier today.

That is a legendary achievement considering he's only 22 years old.

Although he did not score, he was Portugal's main threat, always pulling Azerbaijan's strings despite being fouled from left to right. He was unlucky to have scored twice.

However, his performance was enough to earn him MAN OF THE MATCH

Credit : http://cristiano.fan-sites.org/