Archive for July, 2009

Mexico wins the CONCACAF GOLD CUP!

 
Mexico wins over USA 5-0!
 

Consider the first half a warm up, with both sides having few goal opportunities.
 

But on the second half, Mexico took control of the game.  Gerardo Torrado scored a penalty goal on the 55th minute, which gave the Mexican team the lead and the confidence to press on. Soon after, Giovani [...]

Manchester United wins over Hangzhou Greentown 8-2!

 
The friendly game between the two completed the Asian tour.
 
Ryan Giggs scored three goals for the United team, along with two goals by Michael Owen and goals by Berbatov, Tosic and Nani.
 
Wang Hongyou and Brazilian Valdo scored for goals for the local team.

Chelsea wins over AC Milan 2-1!

 
Soccer fans had been anticipating this match between Chelsea and AC Milan for the inaugural World Football Challenge, and they were not disappointed. Ivorian Didier Drogba took the lead with a goal for Chelsea.
 
However, in the 38th minute, Clarence Seedorf found the equalizer for the Italians, drawing 1-1.

Then on the 69th minute in the second [...]

Steven Gerrard Gets Thuggish in the Soccer Field

Liverpool soccer star, Steven Gerrard, took all of his aggression out on the soccer field last night; as he should.  The recently arrested Gerrard didn’t waste much time on the field before proving his worth, and scoring of course.  A wave of relief passed through the air as the crowd went wild for the St. [...]

USA wins over Honduras 2-0!

There were a few chances taken during the first half, but on the 45th minute, Clarence Goodson took the lead with a header.
 
Then on the 89th minute, Kenny Cooper sealed the victory.

Real Madrid Hot For Xabi Alsonso

While Cesc Fabregas is trying to exit the Gunners for Real Madrid, Real insists they are only interested in Xabi Alsonso.  After shelling out millions on soccer superstars, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema, the team says there is only room left for truly talented midefielders; hence Xabi Alsonso.  Who can blame Fab for trying?  With [...]

Cecs Febregas Wants to Kiss Gunner Goodbye

Spanish footballer, Cesc Fabregas is getting antsy and wants out of the Gunners.  Last month, Cesc went so far as to calling the team ‘impotent’, due to their lack of trophys since their FA Cup win in 2005.

Chelsea Win Over Inter-Milan Video Highlights

Chelsea wins over Inter Milan 2-0!

 

 With a goal by Didier Drogba and a penalty kick by Frank Lampard on the 50th minute, Chelsea defeated the Italian Serie A champions 2-0.

The game, which took place at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, was part of the World Football Challenge, which also includes AC Milan and Mexico City’s Club America.

 

 
 

Los Angeles Preps for Chelsea and Inter Milan Soccer Game

Chelsea and Inter Milan will meet again at the Pasadena Rose Bowlon July 21st, 2009, but who will take the top spot?  Although the game doesn’t start until later in the afternoon, security will be beefed up around the stadium starting tonight around 2:00am.  The City of Los Angeles is expecting thousands of tailgaters to [...]