MLB Picks: New York Yankees vs. Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers are 18-8 in Yu Darvish's last 26 home starts, which is important to consider when making your MLB picks Monday, as they open up a four-game series with the New York Yankees.
Courtesy of SBR Forum, the Rangers are -184 favorites in the pro baseball odds, with the betting total sitting at 8.5 in the market.
Let's take a closer look at this American League matchup from a betting perspective while offering up a prediction along the way.
22 Temmuz 2013 Pazartesi
Puskas v West Brom
West Bromwich Albion take on Pusaks in their next pre-season friendly today.
Chris Lepkowski is on tour with The Baggies and will be providing live updates from the press box.
We hope he is in the press box, last game he had a foldaway table on the touchline and nearly lost his head after a wayward shot.
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Inter-Vicenza
Una partita che può dare già indicazioni importanti a Walter Mazzarri. E’ quella che sosterrà l’Inter oggi pomeriggio a partire dalle 17 presso lo stadio “La Pineta”. I nerazzurri dovranno fare a meno di Kovacic, Kuzmanovic e Obi e quindi l’allenatore ex Napoli ha intenzione di schierare questi undici: Handanovic; Andreolli, Ranocchia, Juan Jesus; Jonathan, Guarin, Cambiasso, Alvarez, Nagatomo; Palacio; Icardi.
Per i supporter nerazzurri che vogliono seguire la diretta dell’incontro è possibile collegarsi sulle frequenze di Inter Channel, mentre per chi non ha l’abbonamento al canale monotematico c’è la possibilità di vedere le gesta dei propri campioni sintonizzandosi, questa sera alle ore 21.30
Per i supporter nerazzurri che vogliono seguire la diretta dell’incontro è possibile collegarsi sulle frequenze di Inter Channel, mentre per chi non ha l’abbonamento al canale monotematico c’è la possibilità di vedere le gesta dei propri campioni sintonizzandosi, questa sera alle ore 21.30
20 Temmuz 2013 Cumartesi
Sri Lanka vs South Africa
South Africa and Sri Lanka are hoping to recover from recent setbacks in one-day cricket when they contest a five-match series starting in Colombo.
Both teams were knocked out in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy in the United Kingdom despite being rated as two of the strongest contenders in the eight-nation tournament.
Several people who are pre-occupied with work commitments and cannot devote time to watch the match on TV. Many television companies that offer live telecast of cricket matches on internet.
The free live streaming of cricket matches is rapidly becoming a new rage in the online media and is catching up with lot of cricket fans. Catching the free live streaming of cricket matches on internet, and watching this online is a safe bet if one is not near the television.
Both teams were knocked out in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy in the United Kingdom despite being rated as two of the strongest contenders in the eight-nation tournament.
Several people who are pre-occupied with work commitments and cannot devote time to watch the match on TV. Many television companies that offer live telecast of cricket matches on internet.
The free live streaming of cricket matches is rapidly becoming a new rage in the online media and is catching up with lot of cricket fans. Catching the free live streaming of cricket matches on internet, and watching this online is a safe bet if one is not near the television.
19 Temmuz 2013 Cuma
Ajax y Osasuna
La plantilla de Osasuna ha realizado el primer entrenamiento en Holanda, donde mañana disputará su primer partido amistoso de la pretemporada ante el Ajax, el primero de los cinco que jugará en su concentración fuera de España.
La expedición osasunista, formada por 26 jugadores, ha llegado a su lugar de concentración, Ermelo, a 80 kilómetros de Amsterdam, a las 14.30 horas y tras descansar unas horas el equipo navarro ha desarrollado su primer entrenamiento en Holanda a media tarde.
En la sesión no han participado los lesionados Emiliano Armenteros y Manuel Ortiz "Lolo"(Juan Francisco Martínez "Nino" se ha quedado en Pamplona por una grave lesión de rodilla), quienes probablemente se perderán los cinco amistosos de esta concentración.
El media punta navarro Roberto Torres se ha reincorporado al grupo tras guardar reposo los últimos días por una otitis.
La expedición osasunista, formada por 26 jugadores, ha llegado a su lugar de concentración, Ermelo, a 80 kilómetros de Amsterdam, a las 14.30 horas y tras descansar unas horas el equipo navarro ha desarrollado su primer entrenamiento en Holanda a media tarde.
En la sesión no han participado los lesionados Emiliano Armenteros y Manuel Ortiz "Lolo"(Juan Francisco Martínez "Nino" se ha quedado en Pamplona por una grave lesión de rodilla), quienes probablemente se perderán los cinco amistosos de esta concentración.
El media punta navarro Roberto Torres se ha reincorporado al grupo tras guardar reposo los últimos días por una otitis.
England vs Australia
London - Englands take on Australia in the second of the five-Test Ashes series and the game will be played at Lord's in London from July 18.
There wasn't much of a gap between the first and the second Tests and it will be interesting to see how the two sides, England and Australia, recover from the adrenaline rush of the first Test match.
First the good news, and this one is for the fans. As reported by CricketDiaries here, the second Test match will be streamed live for users around the world online. According to that site, it is a measure adopted by the English cricket board to overcome piracy issues surrounding the viewing of the Ashes series online.
Moving back to cricket, even in those three days between the Trent Bridge game — that England won — and this Lord's Test match much has transpired. Even as former coach Mickey Arthur demanded a $4 million compensation package from Cricket Australia and inadvertently revealed the issues between Shane Watson and Michael Clarke, there was a lot to consider on the field for new Australia coach Darren Lehmann.
The biggest question is the Australian line-up and he was unequivocal about his side's shot-selection. Ed Cowan was in the line of his fire for sure as Lehmann called his shot-making disappointing. Here's what Lehmann had to say about Cowan's shot-making.
The other issue that Lehmann will have going into this Test is the inexperience of their fast bowling attack. Remember the Lord's ground has a pretty nasty slope and that could make life difficult for most, including the young Aussie bowlers. There's a good chance that Lehmann will look to bring in the experience of Ryan Harris into the attack in place of Mitchell Starc.
Michael Clarke has brushed aside reports of in-team issues and as reported here, played up the side's unity. The issue, however, will arise when the going gets tough and it will be interesting to see how his team reacts to the situation.
The game begins today at 11 a.m. London time with the toss to be held a half hour before that.
18 Temmuz 2013 Perşembe
Hannover 96-West Brom
There's a first taste of pre-season action for Steve Clarke’s men this evening, with our tipster backing the Baggies to take care of their German opposition
West Bromwich Albion take on Hannover 96 tonight in their first friendly this summer.
Steve Clarke’s men will take to the field for the first time since their remarkable comeback versus Manchester United on the final day of last season, which saw them score late goals to draw 5-5.
Hannover will be no push overs tonight, though, finishing a solid ninth position in the Bundesliga last term.
Mirko Slomka’s men come into this match already having played six friendlies and enjoyed a run of successful matches before they faced PSV last time out.
The Dutch side tore Hannover to pieces, beating them convincingly 3-0. This was their first real test, after disposing of lower league German sides in the previous matches. Bet365 price them at 6/4 (2.50) to get back to winning ways this evening.
West Brom, meanwhile, will be full of confidence after a fantastic season in the Premier League.
Steve Clarke inspired his side to a top eight finish after a start that saw them keep up with the top four in the division. Despite one of their best strikers, Romelu Lukaku, returning to Chelsea, the Baggies have brought in Nicolas Anelka, who is a proven goal scorer. Bet365 cannot split the two sides, pricing West Brom at 6/4 (2.50) as well, with the draw at 12/5 (3.40).
Despite this being West Brom’s first friendly, they shouldn’t struggle against a Hannover side who were all out of sorts against PSV. It won’t be a walk in the park for the English side, but, with a strong team expected to line up, it’s certainly worth taking advantage of the 6/4 (2.50) price on offer for them to kick off their pre-season with a win.
West Bromwich Albion take on Hannover 96 tonight in their first friendly this summer.
Steve Clarke’s men will take to the field for the first time since their remarkable comeback versus Manchester United on the final day of last season, which saw them score late goals to draw 5-5.
Hannover will be no push overs tonight, though, finishing a solid ninth position in the Bundesliga last term.
Mirko Slomka’s men come into this match already having played six friendlies and enjoyed a run of successful matches before they faced PSV last time out.
The Dutch side tore Hannover to pieces, beating them convincingly 3-0. This was their first real test, after disposing of lower league German sides in the previous matches. Bet365 price them at 6/4 (2.50) to get back to winning ways this evening.
West Brom, meanwhile, will be full of confidence after a fantastic season in the Premier League.
Steve Clarke inspired his side to a top eight finish after a start that saw them keep up with the top four in the division. Despite one of their best strikers, Romelu Lukaku, returning to Chelsea, the Baggies have brought in Nicolas Anelka, who is a proven goal scorer. Bet365 cannot split the two sides, pricing West Brom at 6/4 (2.50) as well, with the draw at 12/5 (3.40).
Despite this being West Brom’s first friendly, they shouldn’t struggle against a Hannover side who were all out of sorts against PSV. It won’t be a walk in the park for the English side, but, with a strong team expected to line up, it’s certainly worth taking advantage of the 6/4 (2.50) price on offer for them to kick off their pre-season with a win.
Amazulu FC vs Manchester City
Amazulu FC vs Manchester City – Friendly Match Free Live Streaming
By dipendra on Thursday, July 18, 2013
Manchester City’s pre season friendly match in South Africa continues as they look to overcome loss in their first friendly match.
Tevez Manchester City
The first match in Pellegrini’s incharge turned away from city as they experienced 2-0 defeat so they look for improved display in Durban when they meet one of the oldest Football club in South Africca that was formed back in 1932.
Amazulu ended up 12th in ABSA Premiership while City are the English Premier league runnerups. Loosing 2-0 against SuperSport United in their first pre season match, they look for improved performance. The friendly match will be good opportunity for Amazulu to field their new players to set up chemistry between the team members.
17 Temmuz 2013 Çarşamba
Santa Fe vs Atlético Nacional
El Independiente Santa Fe y el Atlético Nacional dirimirán mañana en el estadio El Campín, de Bogotá, el título de campeón del Torneo Apertura de la Liga Colombiana de fútbol, tras el empate sin goles en el partido de ida jugado en Medellín.
El equipo rojo de Bogotá aparece como el favorito, no solo por la gran campaña que desempeñó durante el torneo, sino por haber sacado un empate sin goles en su visita al Nacional, además de contar con la ventaja de jugar de local con el apoyo de más de 40.000 aficionados que son esperado en el escenario deportivo.
El técnico Wilson Gutiérrez, aunque ha manifestado que el empate sin goles del domingo deja abierto el partido para cualquiera de los dos clubes, en Bogotá "vamos a plantear un juego de más ataque, que nos permita ganar esta serie".
Fiel a su característico estilo, Gutiérrez, que aspira a ganar la octava estrella del Santa Fe no hará mayores cambios en la plantilla titular que una vez más saldrá a la cancha con su líder, el centrocampista argentino Omar Pérez.
Gutiérrez esperar además que su goleador, Wilder Medina, que acaba de ser fichado por el Barcelona de Ecuador, se despida del equipo con goles, como aquellos a los que acostumbró a su afición en el resto del campeonato.
Por su parte, Atlético Nacional tendrá algunos cambios obligados en su plantilla, tras la acumulación por tarjetas amarillas de Alejandro Bernal quien podría ser reemplazado por Diego Arias o John Valoy.
El técnico Juan Carlos Osorio tampoco podrá contar con Juan David Valencia, por lesión, y en su lugar podría estar Farid Díaz o Sherman Cárdenas.
De igual manera se ha conocido que no será titular el veterano delantero Juan Pablo Ángel y que Jefferson Duque será el encargado de buscar los goles del equipo verde de Antioquia, que espera dar la vuelta olímpica como visitante, sumando el que sería su duodécimo título en Colombia.
"Esperamos que Santa Fe proponga más en Bogotá por el apoyo de su público, pero igual nosotros vamos a trabajar en una propuesta diferente", ha comentado el técnico Osorio, quien reconoció en Santa Fe al mejor equipo del momento en Colombia, con el mejor delantero, Wilder Medina.
En toda la historia profesional del fútbol colombiano, Santa Fe y Nacional se han enfrentado 219 veces. El equipo de Medellín ha gando en 89 oportunidades y Santa Fe en 64, mientras que han empatado en 66 ocasiones.
- Probables alineaciones:
Independiente Santa Fe: Camilo Vargas; Juan Daniel Roa, Carlos Valdés, Francisco Meza, Hugo Acosta, Yulian Anchico, Gerardo Bedoya, Daniel Torres, Omar Pérez, Wilder Medina y Jefferson Cuero. Entrenador: Wilson Gutiérrez.
Atlético Nacional: Franco Armani; Stefan Medina, Francisco Nájera, Óscar Murillo, Alexis Henríquez, Farid Díaz, Alexander Mejía, Diego Arias, Macnelly Torres, John Pajoy y Jefferson Duque. Entrenador: Juan Carlos Osorio.
Árbitro: Imer Machado
Estadio: El Campín, de Bogotá.
Hora: 19.30 local (00.30 GMT del jueves).
El equipo rojo de Bogotá aparece como el favorito, no solo por la gran campaña que desempeñó durante el torneo, sino por haber sacado un empate sin goles en su visita al Nacional, además de contar con la ventaja de jugar de local con el apoyo de más de 40.000 aficionados que son esperado en el escenario deportivo.
El técnico Wilson Gutiérrez, aunque ha manifestado que el empate sin goles del domingo deja abierto el partido para cualquiera de los dos clubes, en Bogotá "vamos a plantear un juego de más ataque, que nos permita ganar esta serie".
Fiel a su característico estilo, Gutiérrez, que aspira a ganar la octava estrella del Santa Fe no hará mayores cambios en la plantilla titular que una vez más saldrá a la cancha con su líder, el centrocampista argentino Omar Pérez.
Gutiérrez esperar además que su goleador, Wilder Medina, que acaba de ser fichado por el Barcelona de Ecuador, se despida del equipo con goles, como aquellos a los que acostumbró a su afición en el resto del campeonato.
Por su parte, Atlético Nacional tendrá algunos cambios obligados en su plantilla, tras la acumulación por tarjetas amarillas de Alejandro Bernal quien podría ser reemplazado por Diego Arias o John Valoy.
El técnico Juan Carlos Osorio tampoco podrá contar con Juan David Valencia, por lesión, y en su lugar podría estar Farid Díaz o Sherman Cárdenas.
De igual manera se ha conocido que no será titular el veterano delantero Juan Pablo Ángel y que Jefferson Duque será el encargado de buscar los goles del equipo verde de Antioquia, que espera dar la vuelta olímpica como visitante, sumando el que sería su duodécimo título en Colombia.
"Esperamos que Santa Fe proponga más en Bogotá por el apoyo de su público, pero igual nosotros vamos a trabajar en una propuesta diferente", ha comentado el técnico Osorio, quien reconoció en Santa Fe al mejor equipo del momento en Colombia, con el mejor delantero, Wilder Medina.
En toda la historia profesional del fútbol colombiano, Santa Fe y Nacional se han enfrentado 219 veces. El equipo de Medellín ha gando en 89 oportunidades y Santa Fe en 64, mientras que han empatado en 66 ocasiones.
- Probables alineaciones:
Independiente Santa Fe: Camilo Vargas; Juan Daniel Roa, Carlos Valdés, Francisco Meza, Hugo Acosta, Yulian Anchico, Gerardo Bedoya, Daniel Torres, Omar Pérez, Wilder Medina y Jefferson Cuero. Entrenador: Wilson Gutiérrez.
Atlético Nacional: Franco Armani; Stefan Medina, Francisco Nájera, Óscar Murillo, Alexis Henríquez, Farid Díaz, Alexander Mejía, Diego Arias, Macnelly Torres, John Pajoy y Jefferson Duque. Entrenador: Juan Carlos Osorio.
Árbitro: Imer Machado
Estadio: El Campín, de Bogotá.
Hora: 19.30 local (00.30 GMT del jueves).
16 Temmuz 2013 Salı
Cuba Vs. Belize
Cuba and Belize prepare to play their final opening round games in Group C of the CONCACAF Gold Cup and while both teams have struggled at times through 2 matches, there is still plenty to play for
A win for either team will keep slim hope alive of advancement to the quarterfinal round. The United States and Costa Rica are a perfect two-for-two in their first round contests but despite the lack of victories, Cuba and Belize still have a chance to move on.
When and Where to Watch Gold Cup Match
Cuba and Belize will meet on Tuesday, July 16th from Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. The match is set to begin at 5:30pm, EST with television coverage available on the FOX Soccer channel.
Those choosing to watch the game via on-line live stream can do so by visiting FOX Soccer 2 Go.
Match Preview
The Cuban national team dropped its tournament opener against Costa Rica in a game that saw the team struggle mightily on the offensive end. They were able to fire off 14 shots throughout the game but only a Jose Alfonso Pita attempt in the 85th minute had a real chance of splitting the pipes.
Suffering a 3-0 defeat to one of the top 2 teams in the group, Cuba was also lackluster on the defensive end. Costa Rican scorer Michael Barrantes was brilliant in the opener, recording goals at the 50 and 76-minute marks to propel his team to victory.
It was more of the same for Cuba in match No. 2 as this time the United States proved to be too much to handle. Dropping the contest 4-1, Cuba slipped toward the bottom half of the pool behind the U.S. and Cuba.
While Cuba certainly struggled in the opener, Belize had an extremely tough time with the United States.
Surrendering six goals to their opponents in a 6-1 loss, the Belizean nationals also watched as USMNT striker Chris Wondolowski record a first-half hat trick. Though they were never expected to be a major factor in Group C, most thought Belize had the talent to avoid major blowouts like the one suffered against the United States.
Belize put forth a much stronger effort the next time out against Costa Rica.
Not allowing a single goal from the Costa Rican offensive unit, Belizean defender Dalton Eiley put one through his own net for the only goal of the game in the 49th minute. The 1-0 loss was heartbreaking for sure, but Belize showed the ability to compete against one of the top teams in the tournament and bounce back from tough losses.
The problem facing both Cuba and Belize heading into Tuesday night's showdown is that while both teams can advance to the next round with a victory, a big win will be needed since the goal differential in the standings is a whopping minus-six.
The top 2 third place teams in the tournament will advance to the next stage and if one of those teams is to come from Group C, Cuba or Belize will need a huge offensive showing.
A win for either team will keep slim hope alive of advancement to the quarterfinal round. The United States and Costa Rica are a perfect two-for-two in their first round contests but despite the lack of victories, Cuba and Belize still have a chance to move on.
When and Where to Watch Gold Cup Match
Cuba and Belize will meet on Tuesday, July 16th from Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. The match is set to begin at 5:30pm, EST with television coverage available on the FOX Soccer channel.
Those choosing to watch the game via on-line live stream can do so by visiting FOX Soccer 2 Go.
Match Preview
The Cuban national team dropped its tournament opener against Costa Rica in a game that saw the team struggle mightily on the offensive end. They were able to fire off 14 shots throughout the game but only a Jose Alfonso Pita attempt in the 85th minute had a real chance of splitting the pipes.
Suffering a 3-0 defeat to one of the top 2 teams in the group, Cuba was also lackluster on the defensive end. Costa Rican scorer Michael Barrantes was brilliant in the opener, recording goals at the 50 and 76-minute marks to propel his team to victory.
It was more of the same for Cuba in match No. 2 as this time the United States proved to be too much to handle. Dropping the contest 4-1, Cuba slipped toward the bottom half of the pool behind the U.S. and Cuba.
While Cuba certainly struggled in the opener, Belize had an extremely tough time with the United States.
Surrendering six goals to their opponents in a 6-1 loss, the Belizean nationals also watched as USMNT striker Chris Wondolowski record a first-half hat trick. Though they were never expected to be a major factor in Group C, most thought Belize had the talent to avoid major blowouts like the one suffered against the United States.
Belize put forth a much stronger effort the next time out against Costa Rica.
Not allowing a single goal from the Costa Rican offensive unit, Belizean defender Dalton Eiley put one through his own net for the only goal of the game in the 49th minute. The 1-0 loss was heartbreaking for sure, but Belize showed the ability to compete against one of the top teams in the tournament and bounce back from tough losses.
The problem facing both Cuba and Belize heading into Tuesday night's showdown is that while both teams can advance to the next round with a victory, a big win will be needed since the goal differential in the standings is a whopping minus-six.
The top 2 third place teams in the tournament will advance to the next stage and if one of those teams is to come from Group C, Cuba or Belize will need a huge offensive showing.
14 Temmuz 2013 Pazar
Atlético Nacional vs Santa Fe
Siga, en vivo, la final entre Atlético Nacional e Independiente Santa Fe de la Liga Postobón. Los rojos son el mejor equipo del semestre y los verdes llegan a arruinar la fiesta bogotana.
Haga clic acá para ver, en vivo, el minuto a minuto de la final.
Atlético Nacional recibirá a Independiente Santa Fe en el choque de ida de la que será la tercera final entre ambos, luego de un triunfo para los de Bogotá en 1971 y otro para los verdes de Medellín en el Apertura 2005.
Las estadísticas reflejan que han sido los dos mejores equipos del año con 44 puntos para Santa Fe y tan solo una diferencia de dos para Nacional con 42.
La campaña que ha hecho Santa Fe lo muestra como favorito, ante un Atlético Nacional que incluso ha recibido la crítica de propios y extraños por su desempeño en el torneo, pese a los números.
Sin embargo, los dirigidos por Juan Carlos Osorio apelarán a su jerarquía, a su historia, esa que cuenta que ha ganado 11 títulos locales, la misma que dice que fue el primer campeón de Colombia en la Copa Libertadores 1989 y la que lo respalda como equipo ganador.
"Estoy muy tranquilo y optimista porque vamos a disputar una final contra un gran rival como es Santa Fe, pero tenemos todas las posibilidades de ganar también. Hay un espíritu de equipo muy alentador y vamos a planificar los juegos de la mejor manera y a esperar que los muchachos tengan un buen desempeño", afirmó Osorio.
El experimentado delantero Juan Pablo Ángel manifestó hoy que "cada final es distinta por las circunstancias en las que llegan ambos equipos, y en este caso Santa Fe tiene una revancha importante después de haber perdido el objetivo de llegar a la final de la Libertadores", dijo.
Y agregó "pero nosotros estamos con la ilusión de ganar otra vez un campeonato, una meta que nos propusimos a comienzo de año".
Atlético Nacional ganó los títulos de 1954, 1973, 1976, 1981, 1991, 1994, 1999, 2005-I, 2007-I, 2007-II y 2011-I.
Santa Fe se desplazó al medio día de hoy a la capital de Antioquia, con la mira puesta en el octavo título de su historia, tras los alcanzados en 1948, 1958, 1960, 1966, 1971, 1975 y 2012-I.
Tras pasar la página de la eliminación en la semifinal de la Copa Libertadores frente al Olimpia paraguayo, Santa Fe está dispuesto a entregarle una gran alegría a sus hinchas con un título más, apoyados por la gran campaña durante el año.
"La idea de nosotros es hacer un gran partido, una gran final para que podamos entregar otro título a Santa Fe y a la gente en Bogotá", manifestó el técnico Wilson Gutiérrez.
"Para esta final nos hemos centrado en la recuperación de los jugadores tras el esfuerzo contra Olimpia, estamos y pensando en el buen manejo de balón que queremos tener y en no renunciar a lo que nosotros estamos acostumbrados a hacer", añadió.
El goleador del equipo y del campeonato, Wilder Medina, con 12 anotaciones, motivado no solo por la final, sino por su traspaso al Barcelona ecuatoriano, se mostró optimista por dejarle un título más a Santa Fe antes de su salida.
"Tenemos un gran equipo, una gran institución, una final no se juega todos los años y vamos a ir con toda. A la final llegamos felices, aunque dolió la eliminación en Copa Libertadores, pero ya pasó, ahora lo que queremos es ponerle otra estrella al escudo de Santa Fe", manifestó Medina antes de viajar a Medellín.
- Probables alineaciones:
Atlético Nacional: Franco Armani; Steffan Medina, Francisco Nájera, Óscar Murillo, Juan David Valencia, Alexander Mejía, Alejandro Bernal, Sherman Cardenas, Macnelly Torres, John Pajoy, Fernando Uribe. Entrenador: Juan Carlos Osorio.
Independiente Santa Fe: Camilo Vargas; Juan Daniel Roa, Carlos Valdés, Francisco Meza, Hugo Acosta, Yulian Anchico, Gerardo Bedoya, Daniel Torres, Omar Pérez, Wilder Medina y Jefferson Cuero. Entrenador: Wilson Gutiérrez.
Arbitro: Ulises Arrieta.
Estadio: Atanasio Girardot, de Medellín
Hora: 18.00 local (23.00 GMT).
Haga clic acá para ver, en vivo, el minuto a minuto de la final.
Atlético Nacional recibirá a Independiente Santa Fe en el choque de ida de la que será la tercera final entre ambos, luego de un triunfo para los de Bogotá en 1971 y otro para los verdes de Medellín en el Apertura 2005.
Las estadísticas reflejan que han sido los dos mejores equipos del año con 44 puntos para Santa Fe y tan solo una diferencia de dos para Nacional con 42.
La campaña que ha hecho Santa Fe lo muestra como favorito, ante un Atlético Nacional que incluso ha recibido la crítica de propios y extraños por su desempeño en el torneo, pese a los números.
Sin embargo, los dirigidos por Juan Carlos Osorio apelarán a su jerarquía, a su historia, esa que cuenta que ha ganado 11 títulos locales, la misma que dice que fue el primer campeón de Colombia en la Copa Libertadores 1989 y la que lo respalda como equipo ganador.
"Estoy muy tranquilo y optimista porque vamos a disputar una final contra un gran rival como es Santa Fe, pero tenemos todas las posibilidades de ganar también. Hay un espíritu de equipo muy alentador y vamos a planificar los juegos de la mejor manera y a esperar que los muchachos tengan un buen desempeño", afirmó Osorio.
El experimentado delantero Juan Pablo Ángel manifestó hoy que "cada final es distinta por las circunstancias en las que llegan ambos equipos, y en este caso Santa Fe tiene una revancha importante después de haber perdido el objetivo de llegar a la final de la Libertadores", dijo.
Y agregó "pero nosotros estamos con la ilusión de ganar otra vez un campeonato, una meta que nos propusimos a comienzo de año".
Atlético Nacional ganó los títulos de 1954, 1973, 1976, 1981, 1991, 1994, 1999, 2005-I, 2007-I, 2007-II y 2011-I.
Santa Fe se desplazó al medio día de hoy a la capital de Antioquia, con la mira puesta en el octavo título de su historia, tras los alcanzados en 1948, 1958, 1960, 1966, 1971, 1975 y 2012-I.
Tras pasar la página de la eliminación en la semifinal de la Copa Libertadores frente al Olimpia paraguayo, Santa Fe está dispuesto a entregarle una gran alegría a sus hinchas con un título más, apoyados por la gran campaña durante el año.
"La idea de nosotros es hacer un gran partido, una gran final para que podamos entregar otro título a Santa Fe y a la gente en Bogotá", manifestó el técnico Wilson Gutiérrez.
"Para esta final nos hemos centrado en la recuperación de los jugadores tras el esfuerzo contra Olimpia, estamos y pensando en el buen manejo de balón que queremos tener y en no renunciar a lo que nosotros estamos acostumbrados a hacer", añadió.
El goleador del equipo y del campeonato, Wilder Medina, con 12 anotaciones, motivado no solo por la final, sino por su traspaso al Barcelona ecuatoriano, se mostró optimista por dejarle un título más a Santa Fe antes de su salida.
"Tenemos un gran equipo, una gran institución, una final no se juega todos los años y vamos a ir con toda. A la final llegamos felices, aunque dolió la eliminación en Copa Libertadores, pero ya pasó, ahora lo que queremos es ponerle otra estrella al escudo de Santa Fe", manifestó Medina antes de viajar a Medellín.
- Probables alineaciones:
Atlético Nacional: Franco Armani; Steffan Medina, Francisco Nájera, Óscar Murillo, Juan David Valencia, Alexander Mejía, Alejandro Bernal, Sherman Cardenas, Macnelly Torres, John Pajoy, Fernando Uribe. Entrenador: Juan Carlos Osorio.
Independiente Santa Fe: Camilo Vargas; Juan Daniel Roa, Carlos Valdés, Francisco Meza, Hugo Acosta, Yulian Anchico, Gerardo Bedoya, Daniel Torres, Omar Pérez, Wilder Medina y Jefferson Cuero. Entrenador: Wilson Gutiérrez.
Arbitro: Ulises Arrieta.
Estadio: Atanasio Girardot, de Medellín
Hora: 18.00 local (23.00 GMT).
West Indies vs Pakistan
Nasir Jamshed and Shehzad are at the crease. Nasir Jamshed is on strike. Roach will open the attack
The players are making their way out to the centre. There are a few dark clouds around.
Teams:
West Indies (Playing XI): Johnson Charles(w), Chris Gayle, Darren Bravo, Marlon Samuels, Lendl Simmons, Dwayne Bravo(c), Kieron Pollard, Darren Sammy, Kemar Roach, Sunil Narine, Jason Holder
Pakistan (Playing XI): Nasir Jamshed, Ahmed Shehzad, Mohammad Hafeez, Misbah-ul-Haq(c), Asad Shafiq, Umar Akmal(w), Shahid Afridi, Wahab Riaz, Saeed Ajmal, Asad Ali, Mohammad Irfan
Misbah: Not too sure about this pitch. We were also looking bowl first because of the weather. If we can survive the first few overs it must be good. We haven't played cricket for a long time. The guys are fresh and have had a break after the Champions Trophy. We will have to take responsibilty as a batting unit. Umar Akmal and Shahid Afridi are back. Umar will keep wickets.
Dwayne Bravo: We will bowl first. It has been a while since we played international cricket here. Overcast conditions should help the bowlers a bit. Hopefully we will restrict them to a decent total. Simmons and Holder are in. Devon Smith is left out. We are excited and looking forward to a good start. The fitness levels are good in the team. Hopefully we will go well today.
West Indies have won the toss and elected to field
Pitch Report: The pitch has a thick covering of grass, but it is dry and good for batting. A few cracks should help the spinners. But it might not have the same carry and bounce throughout the innings.
08:45 Local Time, 12:45 GMT, 18:15 IST: The players are out there warming up. The news is that, toss will happen at 09:00 Local Time. And the game will begin at 09:15 Local Time.
08:39 Local Time, 12:39 GMT, 18:09 IST: The good news is that the sun is shining nicely. Hopefully it should be a small delay.
08:35 Local Time, 12:35 GMT, 18:05 IST: The Toss has been delayed due to wet outfield. But as we speak, there is a bit of drizzle around and the covers are coming back on.
Hello, and a warm welcome to one all for the first ODI between West Indies and Pakistan. The cricket carnival continues in the Caribbean. After India and Sri Lanka, the third sub-continental gaint, Pakistan visit these shores. The big news from the Pakistan camp is that Shahid Afridi is back while the trio of Farhat, Malik and Kamran have been axed. Toss and team updates in a while..
Preview
Dwayne Bravo will begin the five-match one-day international series against Pakistan fully aware he has failed to fire since taking over as West Indies captain.
The all-rounder was handed the skipper's role before last month's Champions Trophy, but has since struggled.
His team have also failed to find any form, missing out on the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy, before India and Sri Lanka beat them to the final of their own Tri-Series tournament. Bravo takes his side to GUY for the opening two games of the series against Pakistan, which starts on Sunday, and admits he needs to lead from the front.
'I really need to actually step up a bit more with my batting, bowling and fielding, in order for the team to do well,' he told the GUY Chronicle. 'The team requires me to perform at my best and once I can do that, the team, and by extension West Indies cricket, will benefit some more.'
Despite that the 29-year-old is confident his side can reverse their poor recent record.
'I am comfortable with the squad and I am comfortable with each and every player,' he said.
'I know a lot of players had a poor form in the last series. But they are all good players and we know what they did in the past and there is not much I can say to them, but just to make sure they believe in themselves. I have to make sure they continue to back their ability. They have done great for the West Indies in the past and people must not forget that.
'We all know some persons have short minds in the Caribbean, but just remember the great things they have done for us over the past eight years or so and I am looking forward to the guys who have not done well in the last series, to come forward and do well.'
Wicketkeeper Denesh Ramdin has been left out for the first two games, meaning the Windies will have to decide whether part-timers Lendl Simmons or Johnson Charles - who kept in the Tri-Series - takes the gloves.
Pakistan welcome back all-rounder Shahid Afridi for the series, after he was left out of the Champions Trophy, as well as Umar Akmal, who could also keep.
The players are making their way out to the centre. There are a few dark clouds around.
Teams:
West Indies (Playing XI): Johnson Charles(w), Chris Gayle, Darren Bravo, Marlon Samuels, Lendl Simmons, Dwayne Bravo(c), Kieron Pollard, Darren Sammy, Kemar Roach, Sunil Narine, Jason Holder
Pakistan (Playing XI): Nasir Jamshed, Ahmed Shehzad, Mohammad Hafeez, Misbah-ul-Haq(c), Asad Shafiq, Umar Akmal(w), Shahid Afridi, Wahab Riaz, Saeed Ajmal, Asad Ali, Mohammad Irfan
Misbah: Not too sure about this pitch. We were also looking bowl first because of the weather. If we can survive the first few overs it must be good. We haven't played cricket for a long time. The guys are fresh and have had a break after the Champions Trophy. We will have to take responsibilty as a batting unit. Umar Akmal and Shahid Afridi are back. Umar will keep wickets.
Dwayne Bravo: We will bowl first. It has been a while since we played international cricket here. Overcast conditions should help the bowlers a bit. Hopefully we will restrict them to a decent total. Simmons and Holder are in. Devon Smith is left out. We are excited and looking forward to a good start. The fitness levels are good in the team. Hopefully we will go well today.
West Indies have won the toss and elected to field
Pitch Report: The pitch has a thick covering of grass, but it is dry and good for batting. A few cracks should help the spinners. But it might not have the same carry and bounce throughout the innings.
08:45 Local Time, 12:45 GMT, 18:15 IST: The players are out there warming up. The news is that, toss will happen at 09:00 Local Time. And the game will begin at 09:15 Local Time.
08:39 Local Time, 12:39 GMT, 18:09 IST: The good news is that the sun is shining nicely. Hopefully it should be a small delay.
08:35 Local Time, 12:35 GMT, 18:05 IST: The Toss has been delayed due to wet outfield. But as we speak, there is a bit of drizzle around and the covers are coming back on.
Hello, and a warm welcome to one all for the first ODI between West Indies and Pakistan. The cricket carnival continues in the Caribbean. After India and Sri Lanka, the third sub-continental gaint, Pakistan visit these shores. The big news from the Pakistan camp is that Shahid Afridi is back while the trio of Farhat, Malik and Kamran have been axed. Toss and team updates in a while..
Preview
Dwayne Bravo will begin the five-match one-day international series against Pakistan fully aware he has failed to fire since taking over as West Indies captain.
The all-rounder was handed the skipper's role before last month's Champions Trophy, but has since struggled.
His team have also failed to find any form, missing out on the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy, before India and Sri Lanka beat them to the final of their own Tri-Series tournament. Bravo takes his side to GUY for the opening two games of the series against Pakistan, which starts on Sunday, and admits he needs to lead from the front.
'I really need to actually step up a bit more with my batting, bowling and fielding, in order for the team to do well,' he told the GUY Chronicle. 'The team requires me to perform at my best and once I can do that, the team, and by extension West Indies cricket, will benefit some more.'
Despite that the 29-year-old is confident his side can reverse their poor recent record.
'I am comfortable with the squad and I am comfortable with each and every player,' he said.
'I know a lot of players had a poor form in the last series. But they are all good players and we know what they did in the past and there is not much I can say to them, but just to make sure they believe in themselves. I have to make sure they continue to back their ability. They have done great for the West Indies in the past and people must not forget that.
'We all know some persons have short minds in the Caribbean, but just remember the great things they have done for us over the past eight years or so and I am looking forward to the guys who have not done well in the last series, to come forward and do well.'
Wicketkeeper Denesh Ramdin has been left out for the first two games, meaning the Windies will have to decide whether part-timers Lendl Simmons or Johnson Charles - who kept in the Tri-Series - takes the gloves.
Pakistan welcome back all-rounder Shahid Afridi for the series, after he was left out of the Champions Trophy, as well as Umar Akmal, who could also keep.
13 Temmuz 2013 Cumartesi
Costa Rica vs Belize
Costa Rica vs Belize in the Gold Cup 2013 soccer tournament takes place on Saturday afternoon, with Costa Rica looking to claim their second win of the competition and confirm their place in the knock out stages. The match kicks off at 6 p.m. ET and can be watched online through free live stream (details below).
Belize were up against one of the tournament favorites in their opening game in the United States, and the big gap in class was apparent in the 6-1 defeat for tiny Belize.
Things do not get that much easier today though as they come up against a very capable Costa Rica team who are unlikely to be in any mood to take it easy against the big underdogs.
Belize may be hoping to claim a shock draw, which would be a massive result and would open the door to them trying to claim one of the two third place qualifying spots open in this year's CONCACAF Gold Cup.
In their final Group C game Belize will be playing Cuba and that will be the game they will be going all out for to claim a win in this year's tournament.
Meanwhile, Costa Rica claimed a good win against Cuba in their first game, winning 3-0. They will hope to claim another confident win today to build on their good work so far and build confidence ahead of their final group game against the United States.
Belize were up against one of the tournament favorites in their opening game in the United States, and the big gap in class was apparent in the 6-1 defeat for tiny Belize.
Things do not get that much easier today though as they come up against a very capable Costa Rica team who are unlikely to be in any mood to take it easy against the big underdogs.
Belize may be hoping to claim a shock draw, which would be a massive result and would open the door to them trying to claim one of the two third place qualifying spots open in this year's CONCACAF Gold Cup.
In their final Group C game Belize will be playing Cuba and that will be the game they will be going all out for to claim a win in this year's tournament.
Meanwhile, Costa Rica claimed a good win against Cuba in their first game, winning 3-0. They will hope to claim another confident win today to build on their good work so far and build confidence ahead of their final group game against the United States.
Marselha x FC Porto
Depois do Valadares e do Maastricht, o «novo» FC Porto fabricado por Paulo Fonseca enfrenta este sábado (19h30) o primeiro teste de fogo da pré-temporada. Em Sion, na Suíça, o tricampeão português coloca-se à prova perante o histórico Olympique Marseille, no reencontro de Lucho González com a antiga equipa.
Depois das goleadas, um choque a «doer»
Nos já tradicionais duelos de menor grau de exigência a abrir a pré-temporada, o FC Porto acabou por trabalhar essencialmente os processos ofensivos e a finalização, tarefas traduzidas em goleadas sobre o Valadares (14x0) e o Maastricht (6x0).
Agora surge um adversário bem mais cotado e capaz de colocar problemas ao dragão de Paulo Fonseca, que destacou isso mesmo na antevisão ao duelo com os franceses, inserido na Valais Cup 2013: «O Marseille é uma equipa muito forte e tenho a certeza que vão ter a mesma abordagem que nós. Por isso, estou à espera que seja um jogo muito interessante.»
Será também uma oportunidade de outro nível para os reforços provarem que podem entrar no onze do tricampeão nacional. Ghilas, um dos destaques das primeiras duas semanas de trabalho, voltará a estar no centro das atenções, embora tenha saído mais cedo do treino de sexta-feira.
Os mexicanos Diego Reyes e Hector Herrera também podem ser lançados por Paulo Fonseca, que já deixou claro que os dois sul-americanos precisam de mais tempo para se adaptarem à nova realidade.
Jogo especial para Lucho
O jogo deste sábado tem ainda um condimento extra, uma vez que vai permitir a Lucho González defronta a ex-equipa. O médio argentino passou por Marselha entre 2009 e 2012, tendo conquistado uma Liga francesa logo no ano de estreia.
Depois das goleadas, um choque a «doer»
Nos já tradicionais duelos de menor grau de exigência a abrir a pré-temporada, o FC Porto acabou por trabalhar essencialmente os processos ofensivos e a finalização, tarefas traduzidas em goleadas sobre o Valadares (14x0) e o Maastricht (6x0).
Agora surge um adversário bem mais cotado e capaz de colocar problemas ao dragão de Paulo Fonseca, que destacou isso mesmo na antevisão ao duelo com os franceses, inserido na Valais Cup 2013: «O Marseille é uma equipa muito forte e tenho a certeza que vão ter a mesma abordagem que nós. Por isso, estou à espera que seja um jogo muito interessante.»
Será também uma oportunidade de outro nível para os reforços provarem que podem entrar no onze do tricampeão nacional. Ghilas, um dos destaques das primeiras duas semanas de trabalho, voltará a estar no centro das atenções, embora tenha saído mais cedo do treino de sexta-feira.
Os mexicanos Diego Reyes e Hector Herrera também podem ser lançados por Paulo Fonseca, que já deixou claro que os dois sul-americanos precisam de mais tempo para se adaptarem à nova realidade.
Jogo especial para Lucho
O jogo deste sábado tem ainda um condimento extra, uma vez que vai permitir a Lucho González defronta a ex-equipa. O médio argentino passou por Marselha entre 2009 e 2012, tendo conquistado uma Liga francesa logo no ano de estreia.
Usa vs Cuba
USA vs Cuba in the Gold Cup 2013 soccer tournament takes place on Saturday afternoon with the United States looking to build on their confident blowout win against Belize in their opening game. The match will kick off at 3.30 p.m. ET and can be watched online through free live stream (details below).
The United States won their opening game against Belize 6-1, but today's opposition, Cuba, should put up more resistance and provide a tougher challenge for U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann's men.
At the moment in Group C, the United States are top after their large win, but they are just ahead of Costa Rica who beat Cuba 3-0 in their opening encounter. That should mean that the U.S. are hot favorites for another good win today. Costa Rica also will be big favorites to put a hatful past lowly Belize, and that should set up a USA vs Costa Rica game to close out the group to decide who will top Group C for the knock out rounds.
The United States are the tournament favorites in many people's minds, especially given how Mexico have been in very lukewarm form and have a relatively inexperienced squad with them in this Gold Cup tournament.
Jurgen Klinsmann will be pleased with his squad right now, even though many players could be labeled as second string to his regular starting 11, they have performed well and have played with fluency and conviction.
Cuba meanwhile know they have to pull off a shock today if they are to have any reasonable chance of progressing. If they lose here today they will basically be on the brink even before their final game of the group. They will probably more realistically be looking to claim one of the two third place qualifying positions to get through to the next round. So even if they can claim a draw today it would be a massive result for them.
The United States won their opening game against Belize 6-1, but today's opposition, Cuba, should put up more resistance and provide a tougher challenge for U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann's men.
At the moment in Group C, the United States are top after their large win, but they are just ahead of Costa Rica who beat Cuba 3-0 in their opening encounter. That should mean that the U.S. are hot favorites for another good win today. Costa Rica also will be big favorites to put a hatful past lowly Belize, and that should set up a USA vs Costa Rica game to close out the group to decide who will top Group C for the knock out rounds.
The United States are the tournament favorites in many people's minds, especially given how Mexico have been in very lukewarm form and have a relatively inexperienced squad with them in this Gold Cup tournament.
Jurgen Klinsmann will be pleased with his squad right now, even though many players could be labeled as second string to his regular starting 11, they have performed well and have played with fluency and conviction.
Cuba meanwhile know they have to pull off a shock today if they are to have any reasonable chance of progressing. If they lose here today they will basically be on the brink even before their final game of the group. They will probably more realistically be looking to claim one of the two third place qualifying positions to get through to the next round. So even if they can claim a draw today it would be a massive result for them.
11 Temmuz 2013 Perşembe
Panama vs. Martinique
Somehow, some way, Panama and Martinique are fighting for the lead in Group A.
Panama are stunningly in the driver's seat in Group A following their defeat of Mexico, and can put themselves in a position to avoid the tournament's other big guns in the quarterfinal if they clinch three points against Martinique on Thursday. Martinique have proven to be no pushovers, however, and outplayed Canada for 90 minutes in their opener before hitting a spectacular winner.
While Martinique are unlikely to control the game as easily against Panama as they did against Canada, the Panamanians will certainly be weary of the danger they present on the counter. Panama looked excellent in their opener and will expect to take control of this match early, but don't be too stunned if Martinique give them a tough time and keep the result in doubt deep into the second half.
Match date/time: Thursday, 8:30 p.m. ET
Panama are stunningly in the driver's seat in Group A following their defeat of Mexico, and can put themselves in a position to avoid the tournament's other big guns in the quarterfinal if they clinch three points against Martinique on Thursday. Martinique have proven to be no pushovers, however, and outplayed Canada for 90 minutes in their opener before hitting a spectacular winner.
While Martinique are unlikely to control the game as easily against Panama as they did against Canada, the Panamanians will certainly be weary of the danger they present on the counter. Panama looked excellent in their opener and will expect to take control of this match early, but don't be too stunned if Martinique give them a tough time and keep the result in doubt deep into the second half.
Match date/time: Thursday, 8:30 p.m. ET
India vs. Sri Lanka
Inspired India beat Sri Lanka by 81 runs at the Port of Spain in a do-or-die encounter to seal the final berth. India were under the cosh after their loss in the first two games. The manner in which India won their final two encounters – by obtaining the bonus point shows the reason why they are the No 1 side in One-Day International (ODI) cricket. On Thursday, they will lock horns with Sri Lanka in the final of the tri-series at the Port of Spain. The momentum will be with India since they have so far been unbeaten at the venue.
The inclusion of Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the final might give India the incisive edge. "Dhoni is getting better and he may be fit for the final," Virat Kohli said during the toss on Tuesday against Sri Lanka at the Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad.
India’s bowling has been impressive. Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s figures of 6-1-8-4 were a reward for bowling just around the off-stump with subtle movement. The conditions have tended to suit the pace bowlers because of the lateral movement on the wicket. Umesh Yadav has had issues with the controlling the new ball but he has been finding the movement. Ishant Sharma has been playing the role of the backup seamer and has so far picked up six wickets in three games.
The spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin have found a lot of turn at the Queen’s Park Oval. Kohli has given the duo attacking fields and encouraged them to go for wickets.
Indian batsmen have shouldered the responsibility well after not-so-good performance in the first two games. Kohli is in good form after his century against West Indies. Rohit Sharma played a mature knock of 48 against Sri Lanka to give India a decent platform before rain intervened. Rohit’s innings was decisive in the final analysis.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, might be a tad jaded after playing continuously for three days. Against India their batting collapsed like a pack of cards. No top-order batsman could get going and in the end 96 all out was a morale-shattering performance.
Sri Lankan batting has the class to overcome the disastrous performance. In their first game against India the opening duo of Upul Tharanga and Mahela Jayawardene scored a century each and batted India out of the game. Kumar Sangakkara is fresh from a classy 90 against West Indies. Angelo Mathews too has been in good touch.
Shaminda Eranga has bowled with a lot of pace but has gone for runs as well. In the absence of Nuwan Kulasekhara, Dilhara Lokuhettige has opened the bowling for Sri Lanka. Lokuhettige has made a comeback in the Sri Lankan side after eight years. Mathews has been Sri Lanka’s most economical bowler in the tri-series and he has also picked up wickets. Lasith Malinga is Sri Lanka’s strike bowler who can never be discounted. Rangana Herath is in good rhythm and the couple of wickets he got against India – an arm ball to trap Kohli and the sharp turn to beat Dinesh Karthik on Tuesday highlights his class.
The sides are evenly matched. Both of them have beaten each other by thumping margins. Expect the final to be a riveting contest.
Teams:
India (probable): Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Dinesh Karthik, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni (c&wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umesh Yadav, Ishant Sharma.
Sri Lanka (probable): Upul Tharanga, Mahela Jayawardene, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Dinesh Chandimal, Lahiru Thirimanne, Angelo Mathews (c), Jeevan Mendis, Dilhara Lokuhettige, Rangana Herath, Shaminda Eranga,Lasith Malinga.
Time: 19.00 IST | 13.30 GMT
10 Temmuz 2013 Çarşamba
Italiano y Curico
PORTADAGRUPOS Y ESTADÍSTICASNOTICIAS
Emol Deportes Fútbol Ver más noticias de DeportesProgramación de Copa Chile: Audax recibe a CuricóEste miércoles se disputará el partido entre itálicos y curicanos válido por el grupo 1 del certamen.
SANTIAGO.- Este miércoles se jugará el duelo entre Audax Italiano y Curicó Unido por el grupo 1 de la Copa Chile.
En el estadio Bicentenario de La Florida, itálicos y curicanos se verán las caras en un compromiso que fue reprogramado por la ANFP.
Revise la programación:
Fortaleza x Luverdense
Até hoje, Fortaleza x Luverdense já se enfrentaram duas vezes. Os duelos ocorrem na Série C 2012. E nos dois encontros, o time de Mato Grosso não saiu de campo derrotado. No jogo de ida, em Lucas do Rio Verde, o Luverdense venceu por 2x0, com Robinho marcando duas vezes.
Na partida de volta, no estádio Presidente Vargas, um jogo super movimentado que terminou com o empate em 3x3. Relembre como foi na reportagem da TV O POVO:
Na partida de volta, no estádio Presidente Vargas, um jogo super movimentado que terminou com o empate em 3x3. Relembre como foi na reportagem da TV O POVO:
Basel vs Dortmund
Die Partie zwischen dem FC Basel und Borussia Dortmund, die live im Fernsehen und als Live-Stream im Internet übertragen wird, ist der zweite ernsthafte Test für die Mannschaft von Trainer Jürgen Klopp innerhalb weniger Tage. Mit dem Schweizer Meister wartet dabei eine ganz besondere Herausforderung, zumal man sich in der Champions League wiedersehen könnte.
Vor knapp einer Woche hat Jürgen Klopp bei Borussia Dortmund das erste Mal zum Training gebeten und seit dem hat man schon zwei Testspiele absolviert. Das Benefizspiel gegen das Team von Oliver Pocher hat die Spieler nicht sonderlich gefordert, aber schon beim Test gegen den 1. FC Magdeburg war zu beobachten, dass man noch einige Grundlagen für die kommende Spielzeit schaffen muss. Mittlerweile sind alle Spieler des Kaders eingetroffen und das intensive Arbeiten kann beginnen.
FC Basel – Borussia Dortmund: Testspiel gegen den Schweizer Meister
Am heutigen Mittwoch steht Borussia Dortmund dem FC Basel gegenüber. Auch der amtierende Schweizer Meister ist in seiner Vorbereitung deutlich weiter, da man in der Alpenrepublik auf eine sehr kurze Sommerpause setzt. Die Grundlagen werden in der deutlich längeren Winterpause geschaffen. Dies wird sich in der Partie sicherlich auch bemerkbar machen, denn die Mannschaft von Trainer Jürgen Klopp kann gar nicht über so viele Grundlagen verfügen nach nur einer Woche Training. Dennoch ist der Test eine wichtige Standortbestimmung, denn der FC Basel kann sich ebenfalls für die Gruppenphase der Champions League qualifizieren und wäre somit ein potenzieller Gegner.
Vor knapp einer Woche hat Jürgen Klopp bei Borussia Dortmund das erste Mal zum Training gebeten und seit dem hat man schon zwei Testspiele absolviert. Das Benefizspiel gegen das Team von Oliver Pocher hat die Spieler nicht sonderlich gefordert, aber schon beim Test gegen den 1. FC Magdeburg war zu beobachten, dass man noch einige Grundlagen für die kommende Spielzeit schaffen muss. Mittlerweile sind alle Spieler des Kaders eingetroffen und das intensive Arbeiten kann beginnen.
FC Basel – Borussia Dortmund: Testspiel gegen den Schweizer Meister
Am heutigen Mittwoch steht Borussia Dortmund dem FC Basel gegenüber. Auch der amtierende Schweizer Meister ist in seiner Vorbereitung deutlich weiter, da man in der Alpenrepublik auf eine sehr kurze Sommerpause setzt. Die Grundlagen werden in der deutlich längeren Winterpause geschaffen. Dies wird sich in der Partie sicherlich auch bemerkbar machen, denn die Mannschaft von Trainer Jürgen Klopp kann gar nicht über so viele Grundlagen verfügen nach nur einer Woche Training. Dennoch ist der Test eine wichtige Standortbestimmung, denn der FC Basel kann sich ebenfalls für die Gruppenphase der Champions League qualifizieren und wäre somit ein potenzieller Gegner.
Лудогорец срещу Берое
"Гоним по-добро представяне през този сезон"
Председателят на Съвета на Директорите и изпълнителен директор на Берое Илко Русев заяви, че отборът ще подходи сериозно за мача за Суперкупата срещу Лудогорец.
„Ще подходим сериозно за мача срещу Лудогорец. Подготовката е към края си. Това е първият мач, в който ще видим какво е състоянието на отбора преди участието в Лига Европа. Подхождаме сериозно и се надявам да бъдем по-радостните след края на мача“, коментира Русев.
„Ние ще продължим по пътя, който сме поели, откакто сме собственици. Мисля, че мястото ни е в първата половина на таблицата. В зависмост от изхода на първите срещи, които са срещу по-стойностните отбори от българското първенство, ще видим и какви цели може да преследваме. При всяко положение ако не се класираме в първата половина, това ще бъде един неуспех за нас“, добави председателят на Съвета на директорите на Берое.
„Продължаваме по същия начин на развитие на клуба. Искахме да подсилим отбора с няколко нови попълнения. Засега това все още не е факт. Само Благой Макенджиев привлякохме. Търсим футболисти, които сме сигурни, че ще бъдат подходящи за нашия отбор. Има още време и мисля, че ще се подсилим с някой нов футболист“, продължи изпълнителният директор на Берое.
„Ще се постараем да вдигнем нивото. Успехът през миналото първенство бе сериозен. С много труд и работа се надявам да надградим“, каза още Илко Русев.
Председателят на Съвета на Директорите и изпълнителен директор на Берое Илко Русев заяви, че отборът ще подходи сериозно за мача за Суперкупата срещу Лудогорец.
„Ще подходим сериозно за мача срещу Лудогорец. Подготовката е към края си. Това е първият мач, в който ще видим какво е състоянието на отбора преди участието в Лига Европа. Подхождаме сериозно и се надявам да бъдем по-радостните след края на мача“, коментира Русев.
„Ние ще продължим по пътя, който сме поели, откакто сме собственици. Мисля, че мястото ни е в първата половина на таблицата. В зависмост от изхода на първите срещи, които са срещу по-стойностните отбори от българското първенство, ще видим и какви цели може да преследваме. При всяко положение ако не се класираме в първата половина, това ще бъде един неуспех за нас“, добави председателят на Съвета на директорите на Берое.
„Продължаваме по същия начин на развитие на клуба. Искахме да подсилим отбора с няколко нови попълнения. Засега това все още не е факт. Само Благой Макенджиев привлякохме. Търсим футболисти, които сме сигурни, че ще бъдат подходящи за нашия отбор. Има още време и мисля, че ще се подсилим с някой нов футболист“, продължи изпълнителният директор на Берое.
„Ще се постараем да вдигнем нивото. Успехът през миналото първенство бе сериозен. С много труд и работа се надявам да надградим“, каза още Илко Русев.
Pogon Szczecin / Lyon
Après quasiment deux semaines d'entraînement, l'Olympique Lyonnais dispute son premier match amical ce mercredi soir en Pologne contre Pogon Szczecin.
Ce sera plus un décrassage amical qu'une confrontation destinée à dégager une équipe type même si la compétition arrivera bien vite pour l'OL, le 30 ou 31 juillet à l'occasion du match aller du 3e tour préliminaire de la Champion's league. Bafétimbi Gomis, invité à s'entraîner à part de ses coéquipiers en attendant une possibilité de transfert qui lui convienne à lui et au club, ne sera pas de la partie. Jimmy Briand, sur qui l'OL ne compte plus guère mais qui n'a pas de proposition, pourrait en revanche faire le déplacement s'il est apte. Il est actuellement aux soins.
"Ce sera une première opposition. Cela se présente bien. La satisfaction est de ne pas déplorer de problème physique malgré la chaleur actuellement sur Lyon et l'intensité des entraînements. Ce match sera un premier test. Jusqu'à présent, nous avons beaucoup axé le travail sur le côté individuel. Mercredi, nous commencerons à travailler surtout les associations et entrer dans les principes collectifs, explique Rémi Garde. Il ne faut pas traîner en route. Cela va aller très vite avec seulement quatre matches amicaux mais je considère la rencontre face à Pogon comme une première opposition et je suis plutôt dans l'esprit de ne pas dégager d'équipe type cette fois-ci mais plutôt de voir plutôt des associations entre différents joueurs sur le terrains", dit encore l'entraîneur.
Ce sera plus un décrassage amical qu'une confrontation destinée à dégager une équipe type même si la compétition arrivera bien vite pour l'OL, le 30 ou 31 juillet à l'occasion du match aller du 3e tour préliminaire de la Champion's league. Bafétimbi Gomis, invité à s'entraîner à part de ses coéquipiers en attendant une possibilité de transfert qui lui convienne à lui et au club, ne sera pas de la partie. Jimmy Briand, sur qui l'OL ne compte plus guère mais qui n'a pas de proposition, pourrait en revanche faire le déplacement s'il est apte. Il est actuellement aux soins.
"Ce sera une première opposition. Cela se présente bien. La satisfaction est de ne pas déplorer de problème physique malgré la chaleur actuellement sur Lyon et l'intensité des entraînements. Ce match sera un premier test. Jusqu'à présent, nous avons beaucoup axé le travail sur le côté individuel. Mercredi, nous commencerons à travailler surtout les associations et entrer dans les principes collectifs, explique Rémi Garde. Il ne faut pas traîner en route. Cela va aller très vite avec seulement quatre matches amicaux mais je considère la rencontre face à Pogon comme une première opposition et je suis plutôt dans l'esprit de ne pas dégager d'équipe type cette fois-ci mais plutôt de voir plutôt des associations entre différents joueurs sur le terrains", dit encore l'entraîneur.
9 Temmuz 2013 Salı
Cuba vs. Costa Rica
La selección cubana de fútbol debutará este martes en la Copa de Oro de la Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe de Fútbol (Concacaf) ante Costa Rica, en Portland (noroeste de Estados Unidos).
En la escuadra de la mayor de las Antillas, integrada por 23 jugadores, destacan los veteranos Odelín Molina (portero) y el volante de contención Yenier Márquez, quienes asistirán a su sexta Copa de Oro.
El técnico de la selección de Cuba, Walter Benítez, aseguró que su equipo conoce el poderío histórico de Costa Rica en la Copa de Oro y que a pasar de los resultados anteriores han preparado el partido inicial para escribir una historia diferente.
"Nos hemos preparado bien creemos que podemos hacer un buen partido, sabemos que Costa Rica tiene jugadores muy competitivos, pero en el terreno las diferencias pueden acortarse", afirmó durante la conferencia de prensa realizada esta tarde.
La máxima competición de la Confederación Norte Centroamericana y del Caribe de Fútbol (CONCACAF) ya está en marcha. Como cada dos años, Estados Unidos recibe en sus tierras a las mejores selecciones del área en busca de levantar la Copa de Oro, que en esta edición tiene el valor añadido de conceder medio boleto a la Copa Confederaciones de 2017.
Cuba asiste por séptima ocasión a estas lides y con una nómina bastante renovada busca dejar una buena imagen para superar la fase de grupos y colarse entre los mejores 8 equipos del certamen.
La comitiva cubana llegó a Portland, tras partir en la mañana del domingo desde La Habana. Los dirigidos por el granmense Walter Benítez no tuvieron mucho tiempo para relajarse, pues debutan ante la potente escuadra de Costa Rica en el inicio de las acciones del grupo C. La segunda presentación llegará el día 13 frente al favorito once de Estados Unidos, mientras en el cierre de la etapa clasificatoria (16 de julio) se medirán a la debutante representación de Belice.
Los principales problemas de Cuba en su afán por igualar o superar la actuación de 2003, cuando avanzaron hasta los cuartos de final, vuelven a ser los mismos de torneos precedentes. La falta de volumen competitivo y la carencia de partidos internacionales son un lastre para un plantel que llega a Orlando como campeón del Caribe. Es incomprensible que para una cita de tanta magnitud los cubanos no hayan sumado un encuentro oficial desde diciembre de 2012.
Más allá de los impedimentos consabidos, la conformación de esta selección generó polémica por la exclusión de algunos futbolistas consagrados que integraron el grupo titular de la Copa del Caribe. Hasta cinco jugadores de la anterior convocatoria no hicieron el grado, pero los casos más notorios son los de Carlos Domingo Francisco y Marcel Hernández. Los argumentos esgrimidos para dejar fuera del plantel a estos pesos pesados fueron el rendimiento en el campeonato nacional y su estado de forma física.
La nota positiva en toda esta historia es el regreso a las filas de la absoluta de un jugador extraclase como Yenier Márquez. El futbolista de Villa Clara se había retirado de forma voluntaria del anterior proceso y tras materializar un torneo nacional excelso vuelve por sus fueros. Márquez junto a Odelín Molina, son los elementos más experimentados del plantel antillano con 5 participaciones en la Copa de Oro.
A pesar de las ausencias de futbolistas de experiencia internacional y de probada calidad técnica, el seleccionador nacional confía en el grupo de jugadores convocados y espera buenos resultados. La posible alineación titular para el debut ante Costa Rica podría mostrar a Odelín Molina en el arco, un sistema defensivo integrado por Aliannis Urgellés, Renay Malblanche, Jorge Luis Clavelo y Joel Colomé, el doble pivote de Jaine Colomé y Yenier Márquez, con Alberto Gómez y Ariel Martínez de extremos, Miguel Ángel Sánchez de mediapunta y Yoandri Puga como hombre gol.
Cuba y Costa Rica se han visto las caras en 5 ocasiones durante los últimos años en partidos clase A (eliminatorias mundialistas o Copa de Oro) en los que los ticos son notablemente superiores con balance de 4 éxitos y un empate. El balance de los cubanos en seis incursiones en la Copa de Oro es de una victoria, dos empates y 13 derrotas.
Posteriormente, los Estados Unidos también jugarán su primer partido de la Copa Oro 2013 al enfrentarse a Belice, por lo que el juego entre costarricenses y cubanos se torna importante para las aspiraciones de obtener un posible pasaje, contando con que los estadounidenses derroten a los beliceños.
Para el próximo 15 de julio, Cuba enfrentará a los Estados Unidos y cerrará el 18 de este mismo mes la primera fase contra Belice.
En el inicio del torneo, el domingo, México comenzó la defensa de su título con una derrota ante Panamá por 1-2 y Martinica dio la sorpresa al vencer a Canadá por 1-0 en el grupo A.
En el grupo B, Honduras inició con un triunfo por 2-0 sobre Haití su caminar por la Copa Oro, mientras que El Salvador empató ante Trinidad y Tobago por 2-2, con lo que los hondureños tomaron el liderato de su grupo con tres puntos, seguidos por El Salvador y Trinidad y Tobago con uno, y Haití en el fondo de la tabla sin unidades.
8 Temmuz 2013 Pazartesi
Haití vs. Honduras
La selección de Honduras, de la mano de su entrenador Luis Fernando Suárez, se apresta a debutar en la edición 2013 de Copa Oro, cuando este lunes 8 de julio se enfrente a Haití en partido válido por el grupo B.
Suárez ha confirmado la alineación de su equipo para enfrentar al equipo caribeño. La delantera será comandada por el último goleador del fútbol hondureño, Rony Martínez y el delantero del Olimpia, Roger Rojas.
Para Suárez el partido ante los haitianos no será tan fácil como muchos lo piensan, ya que estos (Haití) han tenido importantes fogueos ante Italia y España y se le ha visto bien.
Haití tiene lo suyo y no es un equipo fácil. El equipo caribeño es dirigido por el cubano Israel Blake. El ser sólidos y ordenados en su línea baja es una de sus características.
Suárez ha confirmado la alineación de su equipo para enfrentar al equipo caribeño. La delantera será comandada por el último goleador del fútbol hondureño, Rony Martínez y el delantero del Olimpia, Roger Rojas.
Para Suárez el partido ante los haitianos no será tan fácil como muchos lo piensan, ya que estos (Haití) han tenido importantes fogueos ante Italia y España y se le ha visto bien.
Haití tiene lo suyo y no es un equipo fácil. El equipo caribeño es dirigido por el cubano Israel Blake. El ser sólidos y ordenados en su línea baja es una de sus características.
El Salvador vs. Trinidad y Tobago
La selección de El Salvador, dirigida por el técnico peruano Alberto Castillo, iniciará su participación en la Copa Oro 2013 enfrentando a Trinidad y Tobago.
En la historia de este torneo, el equipo cuscatleco nunca ha pasado la fase de grupos, por lo que el clasificar a los cuartos de final es el objetivo. Esta será la oportunidad para "La Selecta" de demostrar si ha evolucionado como equipo o será más de lo mismo.
El Salvador está integrado en el grupo B, junto a las selecciones de Honduras, Trinidad y Tobago y Haití.
Los dirigidos por "La Chochera" Castillo se comprometieron ha realizar un buen papel en el torneo, incluso manifestaron que buscarán el título. Palabras mayores para un equipo que no ha convencido a nadie en sus últimos partidos de fogueo.
Fue allí donde Castillo sacó apuntes y valoraciones que le permitieron identificar las fortalezas y debilidades que tiene su equipo, antes de enfrentar a triniteños, hondureños y haitianos.
Por su parte, Trinidad y Tobago, contará con la experiencia de jugadores como Densill Theobald, Carlos Edwards, Keon Daniel del Philadelphia Union, Cornell Glen y Kenwyne Jones.
En la historia de este torneo, el equipo cuscatleco nunca ha pasado la fase de grupos, por lo que el clasificar a los cuartos de final es el objetivo. Esta será la oportunidad para "La Selecta" de demostrar si ha evolucionado como equipo o será más de lo mismo.
El Salvador está integrado en el grupo B, junto a las selecciones de Honduras, Trinidad y Tobago y Haití.
Los dirigidos por "La Chochera" Castillo se comprometieron ha realizar un buen papel en el torneo, incluso manifestaron que buscarán el título. Palabras mayores para un equipo que no ha convencido a nadie en sus últimos partidos de fogueo.
Fue allí donde Castillo sacó apuntes y valoraciones que le permitieron identificar las fortalezas y debilidades que tiene su equipo, antes de enfrentar a triniteños, hondureños y haitianos.
Por su parte, Trinidad y Tobago, contará con la experiencia de jugadores como Densill Theobald, Carlos Edwards, Keon Daniel del Philadelphia Union, Cornell Glen y Kenwyne Jones.
3 Temmuz 2013 Çarşamba
Pasto Tolima
Un partido fundamental en la carrera hacia la final del fútbol colombiano disputarán este miércoles Itagüí y Nacional, en la quinta fecha del grupo B. Las esperanzas de ambos están latentes y por eso cada uno debe buscar un triunfo que lo deje cerca de la final, en la que ya está Santa Fe, pero también para evitar relegar sus posibilidades, dependiendo de lo que pase en el otro juego, entre Pasto y Tolima.
Los dos equipos antioqueños jugarán con necesidad, ya que ninguno puede darse el lujo de perder y, en el caso de Nacional, colero del grupo con 4 puntos, ni siquiera puede empatar, pues quedaría sin opciones, sin importar el resultado del otro juego.
El partido es de pronóstico reservado, dado que ninguno ha convencido en el cuadrangular: Itagüí perdió sus dos partidos de local y Nacional mantiene una irregularidad que lo tiene al borde de la eliminación.
Además, el antecedente más inmediato indica que las ‘águilas’ ya vencieron a los ‘verdolagas’ en el Atanasio Girardot, en la segunda fecha del cuadrangular. “Nacional tiene jerarquía y casta, pero Itagüí tiene también cosas muy importantes”, Ervin Maturana, jugador de Itagüí.
En el otro juego, Pasto y Tolima lucharán por los tres puntos que son imperiosos si no quieren esperar resultados en la última fecha del grupo B en caso de haber un ganador en el otro compromiso.
Una de las novedades en Pasto será el regreso al pórtico de Lucero Álvarez después de haber pagado una fecha de suspensión. Entre tanto, Tolima tendría como novedad una línea de tres en el fondo. Los dirigidos por Carlos Castro, quieren aprovechar su liderato.
“Pasto es un rival con jugadores importantes, pero confiamos en nuestro trabajo, dependemos de nosotros mismos, así que vamos a dar el todo por el todo”, finalizó Yimmi Chará.
REDACCIÓN DEPORTES
Los dos equipos antioqueños jugarán con necesidad, ya que ninguno puede darse el lujo de perder y, en el caso de Nacional, colero del grupo con 4 puntos, ni siquiera puede empatar, pues quedaría sin opciones, sin importar el resultado del otro juego.
El partido es de pronóstico reservado, dado que ninguno ha convencido en el cuadrangular: Itagüí perdió sus dos partidos de local y Nacional mantiene una irregularidad que lo tiene al borde de la eliminación.
Además, el antecedente más inmediato indica que las ‘águilas’ ya vencieron a los ‘verdolagas’ en el Atanasio Girardot, en la segunda fecha del cuadrangular. “Nacional tiene jerarquía y casta, pero Itagüí tiene también cosas muy importantes”, Ervin Maturana, jugador de Itagüí.
En el otro juego, Pasto y Tolima lucharán por los tres puntos que son imperiosos si no quieren esperar resultados en la última fecha del grupo B en caso de haber un ganador en el otro compromiso.
Una de las novedades en Pasto será el regreso al pórtico de Lucero Álvarez después de haber pagado una fecha de suspensión. Entre tanto, Tolima tendría como novedad una línea de tres en el fondo. Los dirigidos por Carlos Castro, quieren aprovechar su liderato.
“Pasto es un rival con jugadores importantes, pero confiamos en nuestro trabajo, dependemos de nosotros mismos, así que vamos a dar el todo por el todo”, finalizó Yimmi Chará.
REDACCIÓN DEPORTES
Botafogo x Figueirense
A Copa do Brasil retorna nesta quarta, dia 03, com o jogo de ida entre Botafogo e Figueirense.
O jogo será disputado no Estádio Raulino de Oliveira, em Volta Redonda, no Rio de Janeiro, a partir das 21h50 (horário de Brasília).
Na fase anterior, o Botafogo eliminou o CRB de Alagoas, ganhando por 3 a 0 em casa, depois de um empate sem gols na casa do rival.
No lado do Figueirense, os catarinenses venceram o Arapongas do Paraná, com uma vitória por 3 a 1 em casa, depois de empatarem sem gols também na ida.
O jogo da volta entre Botafogo e Figueirense acontece em 24 de julho.
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FICHA TÉCNICA
BOTAFOGO X FIGUEIRENSE
Local: Estádio Raulino de Oliveira, em Volta Redonda (RJ)
Data: 3 de julho de 2013 (quarta-feira)
Horário: 21h50 (de Brasília)
Árbitro: Guilherme Ceretta de Lima (SP)
Assistentes: Herman Vani (SP) e Fábio Baesteiro (SP)
BOTAFOGO: Jéfferson; Lucas, Dória, Bolívar e Julio Cesar; Marcelo Mattos, Gabriel, Seedorf, Lodeiro e Vitinho; Rafael Marques
Técnico: Oswaldo de Oliveira
FIGUEIRENSE: Tiago Volpi; André Rocha, Thiego, Douglas Silva e Wellington Saci; Nem, Ronaldo Tres, Maylson e Diguinho; Rafael Costa e Ricardinho
Técnico: Adilson Batista
Santos x Corinthians
Corinthians claimed the Brasil Campeonato Paulista champion this season after they defeated Santos 3-2 over two leg aggregate as both sides were drawing 1-1 in the second leg of that final battle.
Already leading 2-1 in previous meeting, Corinthians travel to face Santos with strong confidence in maintaining their aggregate lead over their rival. Things didn't look easy though for the visitor as their opponent took the lead first on 26 minutes from Cicero's lovely volley effort.
However, the away side didn't need much time to get themselves back on level terms as Danilo equalized two minutes later to make it 1-1 before half time. Unfortunately, no more goals were scored after the break as Corinthians hold on to the result and grabbed the trophy.
Santos vs Corinthians highlights video. Score: 1-1. Brasil - State Leagues football match played on Monday
Already leading 2-1 in previous meeting, Corinthians travel to face Santos with strong confidence in maintaining their aggregate lead over their rival. Things didn't look easy though for the visitor as their opponent took the lead first on 26 minutes from Cicero's lovely volley effort.
However, the away side didn't need much time to get themselves back on level terms as Danilo equalized two minutes later to make it 1-1 before half time. Unfortunately, no more goals were scored after the break as Corinthians hold on to the result and grabbed the trophy.
Santos vs Corinthians highlights video. Score: 1-1. Brasil - State Leagues football match played on Monday
24 Haziran 2013 Pazartesi
France/USA U20
We're still several weeks away from seeing Chelsea in action again and the Confederations Cup is off before the Semis start, but that doesn't mean we don't have some football to watch today. The U20 World Cup has some action about to get underway, and there are a handful of players that have been linked to Chelsea that will be featuring for their countries today.
Lucas Digne and Geoffrey Kondogbia have both seen regular links to the Blues, and both will be starting for the French when they face the United States in about 30 minutes. Additional target Kurt Zouma will start the contest on the bench, but could well factor into this one as most would expect the French squad to end up in a position to be killing this game off later on.
The other early game features Cuba taking on Nigeria, with Spain/Ghana and Portugal/South Korea both set to start later on. Enjoy the games, and here's hoping the young Blues targets impress.
Lucas Digne and Geoffrey Kondogbia have both seen regular links to the Blues, and both will be starting for the French when they face the United States in about 30 minutes. Additional target Kurt Zouma will start the contest on the bench, but could well factor into this one as most would expect the French squad to end up in a position to be killing this game off later on.
The other early game features Cuba taking on Nigeria, with Spain/Ghana and Portugal/South Korea both set to start later on. Enjoy the games, and here's hoping the young Blues targets impress.
Monsters University
Monsters University," the prequel to Pixar's 2001 animated blockbuster "Monsters, Inc.," scared up $82 million in weekend ticket sales to easily outdistance the week's other new movie, the big-budget apocalyptic thriller "World War Z," which came in with an impressive haul of $66 million.
"World War Z,", the story of a zombie pandemic starring Brad Pitt, was Pitt's biggest opening weekend ever, easily outpacing the $50.3 million for "Mr. And Mrs. Smith."
Last week's top movie, the Superman reboot "Man of Steel", was third with ticket sales of $41.2 million.
"Monsters University," featuring the voices of Billy Crystal and John Goodman as monsters who flunk out of the college's scare program, continued the tradition of hugely successful films produced by Pixar, a unit of the Walt Disney Co.
It was Pixar's 14th consecutive film to head the box office for the weekend it premiered in theaters, according to Paul Dergarabedian, president of Hollywood.com's box office division, easily outpacing industry projections of a $70 million weekend.
"It definitely exceeded our expectations," said Dave Hollis, executive vice president of distribution for Walt Disney Studios. "The first film was so beloved and set such a high bar so we're ecstatic."
Hollis said "Monsters University" was boosted by word of mouth.
"It's turned into a bit of a date night option," he said. "And there haven't been a lot of family options in the marketplace."
Distributed by Paramount Pictures, "World War Z" was delayed from its initially planned December release after the studio decided to reshoot the final third, pushing its budget from $170 million to more than $200 million, according to published reports.
Paramount said the film, which Pitt produced, cost $190 million to produce. Pitt stars as a former U.N. crisis specialist called upon to help defeat zombies who threaten to take over the planet.
The film had been forecast to rack up ticket sales of about $50 million, according to Hollywood.com's box office division, while the studio said it was looking to the high 40s, given the competition from "Monsters" and "Man of Steel."
"I don't think there's a person on the planet who thought this would open at $66 million," said Don Harris, Paramount's president of distribution. "These are pretty heady numbers."
"We're in really good shape" heading into the lucrative peak summer season weeks including the July 4 holiday, Harris said.
"And we certainly broadened the audience," he added, noting the film's 51 percent female-49 percent male audience breakdown, unusual for a big budget summer action film.
"Man of Steel," which stars British actor Henry Cavill as the muscled superhero, has generated domestic ticket sales of $210 million, already more than 2006's "Superman Returns," which starred Brandon Routh and took in just over $200 million.
Directed by Zack Snyder, the current version was distributed by Warner Bros.
"This Is the End," the apocalyptic comedy written by star Seth Rogen and his childhood friend Evan Goldberg, collected $13 million to take fourth place in the United States and Canada.
"Now You See Me," starring Woody Harrelson and Jesse Eisenberg as magicians who evade the police after high-profile robberies, was fifth with ticket sales of $7.9 million, pushing its total domestic take to just under $95 million.
"Despicable Me 2," which opens July 3 in North America, had a strong debut in Australia where Universal opted to open the film early to coincide with winter school holidays. The film took in $4.3 million, added to $2.1 million from paid previews last week.
"Monsters University" was distributed by the Walt Disney Co. Warner Brothers, a unit of Time Warner, distributed "Man of Steel." Viacom's Paramount Pictures unit distributed "World War Z." Sony's film studio distributed "This is the End." "Now You See Me" was distributed by Lions Gate Entertainment.
(Reporting By Ronald Grover and Chris Michaud; Editing by Bill Trott)
World War Z
WELCOME TO THE AGE of the cinematic mash-up, in which a committee of screenwriters jam together elements of past movies into a Frankenstein-like digital effects-laden extravaganza. For Mark Forster’s middling zombie flick, see if you can name-check the influences. Right off the bat there’s a credit sequence that plays like a slower, more somber version of Zack Snyder’s Johnny Cash-driven intro to the 2004 Dawn of the Dead remake. Then quick as a flash we’re in Contagion territory as a zombie infection sweeps across the globe and UN Emergency agent Brad Pitt is recruited to help find the root cause of the plague. But this isn’t grandpa George Romero’s shuffling take on the undead but rather 28 Days Later’s fast-moving horror show, where a single bite can turn you into a flesh-craving monster in 12 seconds flat. And so the remix goes on.
It’s not that Max Brooks’ source novel World War Z didn’t have an ambitiously serviceable (and fairly original) take on the zombie apocalypse, it’s that it wasn’t built for a single box office star. … And might take some real narrative chops to pull off. Why bother with a narrative tapestry that offers a Studs Terkel approach to a global undead infection — with multiple characters, situations and locales — when you can simply send your A-lister globetrotting a la James Bond from one CGI fest to the next. Ironically, the movie’s $200 million approach spins the entire low-budget reason zombie flicks exist on its head. But once the coffers run dry, Forster and his writers relocate the rewritten third act to a tensely mounted game of cat and mouse in a research facility that could have been part of The Walking Dead’s first season finale.
Truth be told, World War Z’s first 30 minutes are impressively frantic as we watch the zombie epidemic spread like wildfire through Philadelphia — which becomes a microcosm of what is happening on a global level. Forster stages the chaos and carnage with mounting urgency and terror, putting the audience in the center of a horrifying catastrophe. Swarms of teeth-gnashing zombies overrun urban landscapes and descend like hungry ants upon their fleeing victims. The best of these sequences is set in Jerusalem, where the undead pile atop one another in order to scale a defensive wall. Once over, they surge into the crowds like a rabid wave of death and destruction.
After its pedal-to-the-metal opening, however, WWZ settles into a narrative rut. Pitt criss-crosses the planet in search of the outbreak’s origins and a possible cure as his underdeveloped family waits aboard an aircraft carrier in grimaced worry. South Korea, India, Israel and Cardiff set the stage for some tense action vignettes but have little dramatic connection to one another. Each location just becomes an opportunity to indulge in another archetypical zombie scenario before jetting off to the next. It’s like a masterfully recorded Best-Of album that only plays the radio edits. A mid-air attack aboard an airliner could have been an instance of show-stopping terror, but is forced through its paces at such a breakneck pace that the full force of its horror never truly hits home. Forster’s filmmaking is built on velocity above all else, gutting his film of any dramatic resonance.
And as capable a lead as Brad Pitt is, his character is a little more than a good-hearted tough guy. We know he’s brave and loves his family but little else. The story never tests his emotions or loyalties. Instead he’s just another blank action hero on a mission to save humanity. The same can be said about the rainbow coalition of supporting actors who assist him on his quest.
What’s ultimately missing from WWZ is the sense of dread, doubt and loss that accompany the world-ending catastrophe at hand. Paced only for immediate reactions, Forster’s film never lets the helplessness and fear sink in. The stakes for humanity are obviously high, but within the film they feel inappropriately subdued and generic.
As Forster rounds the bend into his final act, the movie downshifts into a suspenseful quest to retrieve vials of pathogens from a zombie-infested laboratory. The focus is welcome. Executed like a heist, Pitt is part of a trio who must sneak past the inattentive undead. The sequence doesn’t particularly stand out for its execution, but at least it’s a change from the hysterical bombast of the movie’s first two-thirds. Once Pitt’s goals are achieved, however, the movie doesn’t so much conclude as lose power. A quickly sketched montage backed by an uninspired voice-over narration gives way to an incredibly awkward “that’s it?” freeze frame. It’s here that WWZ’s reported story problems and reshoots are most evident. If this ending is the best writer Damon Lindelof and company could come up with, it’s hard to believe the movie will spawn any sequels. Then again, we are talking zombies here.
22 Haziran 2013 Cumartesi
Italy vs. Brazil
Brazil will be looking to close out the group stages of the 2013 Confederations Cup on Saturday afternoon against Italy. Both teams are already locks to make the next round of the tournament, but seeding is still at stake. If Brazil gets the win, they get the No. 1 seed coming out of Group A, while Italy will need to get the win if they want to be on top.
Italy’s offense will come out aggressive as they look to take down Brazil, but Neymar and the fierce Brazilian attack could prove to be too much as Brazil takes another step towards taking home the Confederations Cup in their home country.
How can you catch all of the action without missing a beat? We’ve got you covered with all of the necessary action you will need to tune in to the Italy vs. Brazil match.
Date: Saturday, June 22
Start Time: 3 p.m. ET
Location: Salvador, Brazil
Venue: Arena Fonte Nova
Head Referee: Ravshan Irmatov (Uzbekistan)
Who do you think will come out of this afternoon’s action with the win? Share your thoughts in the comments section.
Be sure to stay tuned to FanSided.com throughout the Confederations Cup as we keep you updated on the latest news and results.
Italy’s offense will come out aggressive as they look to take down Brazil, but Neymar and the fierce Brazilian attack could prove to be too much as Brazil takes another step towards taking home the Confederations Cup in their home country.
How can you catch all of the action without missing a beat? We’ve got you covered with all of the necessary action you will need to tune in to the Italy vs. Brazil match.
Date: Saturday, June 22
Start Time: 3 p.m. ET
Location: Salvador, Brazil
Venue: Arena Fonte Nova
Head Referee: Ravshan Irmatov (Uzbekistan)
Who do you think will come out of this afternoon’s action with the win? Share your thoughts in the comments section.
Be sure to stay tuned to FanSided.com throughout the Confederations Cup as we keep you updated on the latest news and results.
Mexico vs. Japan
This was supposed to be Mexico’s summer, but their offense has been struggling and their entire team has been unimpressive. After a devastating loss to Italy and domination from Brazil, Mexico will need to get a win over Japan, who has looked much more impressive than El Tri through the first two games.
If Mexico’s offense continues to struggle, then there will be a major shake up for El Tri and a lot of questions to be answered leading up to the important World Cup qualifiers. Japan has already earned a spot in next year’s tournament, but Mexico has a long way to go and they can use this performance to build up some momentum heading in to the stretch.
How can you catch all of the action without missing a beat? We’ve got you covered with all of the necessary action you will need to tune in to the Mexico vs. Japan match.
Date: Saturday, June 22
Start Time: 3 p.m. ET
Location: Salvador, Brazil
Venue: Arena Fonte Nova
Head Referee: Ravshan Irmatov (Uzbekistan)
Who do you think will come out of this afternoon’s action with the win? Share your thoughts in the comments section.
Be sure to stay tuned to FanSided.com throughout the Confederations Cup as we keep you updated on the latest news and results.
If Mexico’s offense continues to struggle, then there will be a major shake up for El Tri and a lot of questions to be answered leading up to the important World Cup qualifiers. Japan has already earned a spot in next year’s tournament, but Mexico has a long way to go and they can use this performance to build up some momentum heading in to the stretch.
How can you catch all of the action without missing a beat? We’ve got you covered with all of the necessary action you will need to tune in to the Mexico vs. Japan match.
Date: Saturday, June 22
Start Time: 3 p.m. ET
Location: Salvador, Brazil
Venue: Arena Fonte Nova
Head Referee: Ravshan Irmatov (Uzbekistan)
Who do you think will come out of this afternoon’s action with the win? Share your thoughts in the comments section.
Be sure to stay tuned to FanSided.com throughout the Confederations Cup as we keep you updated on the latest news and results.
Royal Ascot 2013
he crowds once again flocked to Ascot for day two of the famous festival.
Among those watching on were the Queen and Camilla, along with thousands of others in the grandstand as the sun beats down on the racecourse.
Six races were scheduled for Wednesday in another busy day of racing, with plenty of entertainment throughout.
James Doyle was the big name of the day, securing a treble.
If you would like to see how the day panned out, make sure to visit our live blog.
And you can also see who finished where in the top three with our day two results page.
If you'd like you join the crowds at Royal Ascot, see our ticket offers here.
2.30pm - Jersey Stakes
Gale Force Ten - 9-2 fav
Montiridge - 15-2
Tawhid - 25-1
Among those watching on were the Queen and Camilla, along with thousands of others in the grandstand as the sun beats down on the racecourse.
Six races were scheduled for Wednesday in another busy day of racing, with plenty of entertainment throughout.
James Doyle was the big name of the day, securing a treble.
If you would like to see how the day panned out, make sure to visit our live blog.
And you can also see who finished where in the top three with our day two results page.
If you'd like you join the crowds at Royal Ascot, see our ticket offers here.
2.30pm - Jersey Stakes
Gale Force Ten - 9-2 fav
Montiridge - 15-2
Tawhid - 25-1
Australia vs British and Irish Lions
Australia and the British and Irish Lions will lock horns for the first of their power-packed Tests at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
The much awaited matchup will finally come to fruition on Saturday, with both sides desperate for victory to gain an upperhand in the series.
Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll is desperate to end up on the winning side of a Lions tour, as the 34-year-old prepares to bid goodbye to the rugby world next year.
"I'm not going to be involved in any more World Cups ... for me the only other thing I haven't been able to achieve is winning a Lions series," O'Driscoll, who made his Lions debut in 2001, told the Guardian. "I dearly want to be part of that, for my own sake and the Lions' sake going forward. I think we need to win one of these series soon.
"I don't want to be someone who's had a lot of appearances in Lions teams but, ultimately, not won a series. That is what it comes down to. You talk about the fun and the gelling but if we got on terribly and won the series I'd take that above getting on great and losing. That is not what this is about."
O'Driscoll is expecting a tough and physical battle against Australia. "I think it'll be more than a battle of wills," he added. "It will be a battle of the breakdown.
"It's a pretty simple game -- you win the tackle contest, whether you're carrying or you're defending, and you've a good chance of winning.
"We have to go out and make sure we're able to dominate the contact area but I don't know if the 'will' thing is going to be enough, we also have to play with smarts to get us across the line.
"I've enjoyed being able to be a senior player and add my tuppence worth. In all teams there is one captain but it's important to have leaders scattered throughout them as well."
To watch Australia vs Lions Live Stream for U.K. viewers, click here.
Expected lineups: Australia: Robinson, Moore, Alexander, Horwill (c), Douglas, Mowen, Hooper, Palu, Genia, O'Connor, Ioane, Lealiifano, Ashley-Cooper, Folau, Barnes.
Lions: Halfpenny, Cuthbert, O'Driscoll, Davies, North, Sexton, Phillips, Corbisiero, T Youngs, A Jones, AW Jones, O'Connell, Croft, Warburton (c), Heaslip.
The much awaited matchup will finally come to fruition on Saturday, with both sides desperate for victory to gain an upperhand in the series.
Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll is desperate to end up on the winning side of a Lions tour, as the 34-year-old prepares to bid goodbye to the rugby world next year.
"I'm not going to be involved in any more World Cups ... for me the only other thing I haven't been able to achieve is winning a Lions series," O'Driscoll, who made his Lions debut in 2001, told the Guardian. "I dearly want to be part of that, for my own sake and the Lions' sake going forward. I think we need to win one of these series soon.
"I don't want to be someone who's had a lot of appearances in Lions teams but, ultimately, not won a series. That is what it comes down to. You talk about the fun and the gelling but if we got on terribly and won the series I'd take that above getting on great and losing. That is not what this is about."
O'Driscoll is expecting a tough and physical battle against Australia. "I think it'll be more than a battle of wills," he added. "It will be a battle of the breakdown.
"It's a pretty simple game -- you win the tackle contest, whether you're carrying or you're defending, and you've a good chance of winning.
"We have to go out and make sure we're able to dominate the contact area but I don't know if the 'will' thing is going to be enough, we also have to play with smarts to get us across the line.
"I've enjoyed being able to be a senior player and add my tuppence worth. In all teams there is one captain but it's important to have leaders scattered throughout them as well."
To watch Australia vs Lions Live Stream for U.K. viewers, click here.
Expected lineups: Australia: Robinson, Moore, Alexander, Horwill (c), Douglas, Mowen, Hooper, Palu, Genia, O'Connor, Ioane, Lealiifano, Ashley-Cooper, Folau, Barnes.
Lions: Halfpenny, Cuthbert, O'Driscoll, Davies, North, Sexton, Phillips, Corbisiero, T Youngs, A Jones, AW Jones, O'Connell, Croft, Warburton (c), Heaslip.
20 Haziran 2013 Perşembe
Spain vs Tatihi
It could be a rough day for the fine people of Tahiti. After being annihilated by Nigeria in the opening game of the 2013 Confederations Cup, they will be taking on the best team in the world. It will be no easy task for the Tahitians to avoid an embarrassing loss, and you would have to believe that they realize that in the back of their heads.
With a win by Spain, they advance past the group stages of the tournament where they will meet either Brazil or Italy.
For Tahiti, they have to be looking simply for a moral victory in this game. If they can come away with a goal, that would be all this team could ask for.
How can you catch all of the action without missing a beat? We’ve got you covered with all of the necessary action you will need to tune in to the Spain vs. Tahiti match up.
Date: Wednesday, June 20
Start Time: 3 p.m. ET
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Venue: Estádio do Maracanã
With a win by Spain, they advance past the group stages of the tournament where they will meet either Brazil or Italy.
For Tahiti, they have to be looking simply for a moral victory in this game. If they can come away with a goal, that would be all this team could ask for.
How can you catch all of the action without missing a beat? We’ve got you covered with all of the necessary action you will need to tune in to the Spain vs. Tahiti match up.
Date: Wednesday, June 20
Start Time: 3 p.m. ET
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Venue: Estádio do Maracanã
19 Haziran 2013 Çarşamba
Italy vs. Japan
Italy will be able to secure their place in the knockout stage of the Confederations Cup with a win over Japan on Wednesday.
So far, the tournament has been very good, even arguably better than the 2012 Euro or 2010 World Cup. You don't have the event watered down by a bunch of average teams overmatched by the elite.
Group A looks to be the better of the two, and you'll be seeing why on Wednesday. The first match featuring Brazil and Mexico will likely overshadow Italy vs. Japan. That doesn't mean it won't be a cracking match between two talented sides.
Here is a quick preview for this Group A fixture.
When: Wednesday, June 19, at 6 p.m.
Where: Arena Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
So far, the tournament has been very good, even arguably better than the 2012 Euro or 2010 World Cup. You don't have the event watered down by a bunch of average teams overmatched by the elite.
Group A looks to be the better of the two, and you'll be seeing why on Wednesday. The first match featuring Brazil and Mexico will likely overshadow Italy vs. Japan. That doesn't mean it won't be a cracking match between two talented sides.
Here is a quick preview for this Group A fixture.
When: Wednesday, June 19, at 6 p.m.
Where: Arena Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
16 Haziran 2013 Pazar
WWE Payback 2013
With everything seemingly in place, the stage appears to be set for Sunday's WWE Payback pay-per-view. The event, which will take place at Allstate Arena outside Chicago, has never taken place before, so consider this to be a test run.
The card is strong and the return of CM Punk is sure to make for a lively crowd, so Payback figures to be a very entertaining show. While most fans will likely choose to watch Payback on TV, that isn't an option for everyone. Luckily, there is an unprecedented number of ways to watch WWE pay-per-views now, so no fan has to miss a second of the action.
Here is everything you need to know about when and where to watch Payback on Sunday night as well as the special pre-show 30 minutes beforehand.
The card is strong and the return of CM Punk is sure to make for a lively crowd, so Payback figures to be a very entertaining show. While most fans will likely choose to watch Payback on TV, that isn't an option for everyone. Luckily, there is an unprecedented number of ways to watch WWE pay-per-views now, so no fan has to miss a second of the action.
Here is everything you need to know about when and where to watch Payback on Sunday night as well as the special pre-show 30 minutes beforehand.
Spain-Uruguay
Barcelona's Victor Valdes is set to start as Spain's goalkeeper in their Confederations Cup clash against Uruguay at the Arena Pernambuco.
Captain Iker Casillas featured in friendly wins over Haiti and the Republic of Ireland last week, but is unlikely to get the nod on Sunday, as he has not played for his club side Real Madrid since January.
Coach Vicente del Bosque will have to choose between David Villa and Fernando Torres in attack, with Cesc Fabregas offering another alternative as a 'false nine' striker.
Uruguay forward Luis Suarez is available after missing Tuesday's World Cup qualifier win over Venezuela through suspension.
Boss Oscar Tabarez could name an attack-minded side with Suarez, Diego Forlan and Edinson Cavani all starting together.
Captain Iker Casillas featured in friendly wins over Haiti and the Republic of Ireland last week, but is unlikely to get the nod on Sunday, as he has not played for his club side Real Madrid since January.
Coach Vicente del Bosque will have to choose between David Villa and Fernando Torres in attack, with Cesc Fabregas offering another alternative as a 'false nine' striker.
Uruguay forward Luis Suarez is available after missing Tuesday's World Cup qualifier win over Venezuela through suspension.
Boss Oscar Tabarez could name an attack-minded side with Suarez, Diego Forlan and Edinson Cavani all starting together.
15 Haziran 2013 Cumartesi
UFC 161 Rashad Evans vs. Dan Henderson
Light heavyweight greats RashadEvans and Dan Henderson will attempt to return to title contention on Saturday, when they will meet at UFC 161 in Winnipeg, Canada.
After coming up short in a title shot against former teammate and current champion Jon Jones, Evans suffered a big setback in an upset loss to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Coming off of what could be considered the worst performance of his career, Evans may have had a wake-up call. Then again, he could also continue his downward trend against Henderson.
Scheduled to fight Jones at UFC 151, Henderson suffered a knee injury that cost him the title shot. Upon his return, Henderson met Lyoto Machida and failed to earn back his chance at UFC gold by dropping a decision.
In addition to the 205-pound main event, UFC 161 will feature a number of competitive bouts that will hopefully make up for the loss of the fight card's original main event between interim bantamweight champion Renan Barao and EddieWineland.
Here is how MMA fans can tune in to watch every portion of the UFC 161 fight card.
After coming up short in a title shot against former teammate and current champion Jon Jones, Evans suffered a big setback in an upset loss to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Coming off of what could be considered the worst performance of his career, Evans may have had a wake-up call. Then again, he could also continue his downward trend against Henderson.
Scheduled to fight Jones at UFC 151, Henderson suffered a knee injury that cost him the title shot. Upon his return, Henderson met Lyoto Machida and failed to earn back his chance at UFC gold by dropping a decision.
In addition to the 205-pound main event, UFC 161 will feature a number of competitive bouts that will hopefully make up for the loss of the fight card's original main event between interim bantamweight champion Renan Barao and EddieWineland.
Here is how MMA fans can tune in to watch every portion of the UFC 161 fight card.
12 Haziran 2013 Çarşamba
Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks
Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks takes place in the Stanley Cup 2013 Final Game 1 on Wednesday night, with both sides desperate to get their noses in front early on in the series. The game will start at 8 p.m. ET and can be watched online through free live stream (details below).
Many hockey fans are excited about this year's final; it is an Original Six matchup for the first time in 34 years, and also is a match up between two extremely exciting teams – meaning the series should be a fantastic one even for the neutrals.
Boston have fought tooth and nail to get here tonight; their fans will remember how they were three goals down in the third period of Game 7 in the first round. Likewise Chicago fought back from three games to one down in the second round to sneak through.
Since those wobbles both teams have improved immensely and they are both playing some of the best hockey their fans have seen all season.
The Bruins have now won nine of their past 10 games, and the Blackhawks have won seven of their last eight. But something will have to give way tonight and it will be exciting to see which team comes out on top.
The Blackhawks perhaps have a bit more pressure on them to win tonight, to take advantage of their home advantage. If the Bruins can win tonight in Chicago then it would immediately put massive pressure on the Blackhawks for Game 2, as well as through Games 3.
Many hockey fans are excited about this year's final; it is an Original Six matchup for the first time in 34 years, and also is a match up between two extremely exciting teams – meaning the series should be a fantastic one even for the neutrals.
Boston have fought tooth and nail to get here tonight; their fans will remember how they were three goals down in the third period of Game 7 in the first round. Likewise Chicago fought back from three games to one down in the second round to sneak through.
Since those wobbles both teams have improved immensely and they are both playing some of the best hockey their fans have seen all season.
The Bruins have now won nine of their past 10 games, and the Blackhawks have won seven of their last eight. But something will have to give way tonight and it will be exciting to see which team comes out on top.
The Blackhawks perhaps have a bit more pressure on them to win tonight, to take advantage of their home advantage. If the Bruins can win tonight in Chicago then it would immediately put massive pressure on the Blackhawks for Game 2, as well as through Games 3.
11 Haziran 2013 Salı
Iraq vs Japan
Japan will be heading towards Iraq for next WC Qualifiers match of Asian. Japan have already fixed their place in upcoming world cup still they won’t show any mercy on home side as they denied Japan’s chance of qualifying in 1994 world cup after they stopped samurai 2-2 on same venue.
In last battle, Japan made a draw with Australia in the group 2 of the World Cup (preliminaries) Asia. Then the team becomes the first one except Brazil who acquires the qualification to the 2014 World Cup.
Japan is traveling to Brazil for upcoming Confederations Cup which will start from 15th of this month and possibly they won’t field their all starting XI for resting the players.
In last battle, Japan made a draw with Australia in the group 2 of the World Cup (preliminaries) Asia. Then the team becomes the first one except Brazil who acquires the qualification to the 2014 World Cup.
Japan is traveling to Brazil for upcoming Confederations Cup which will start from 15th of this month and possibly they won’t field their all starting XI for resting the players.
China vs. Netherlands
Fresh off of a win in the UEFA Champions League, Bayern Munich star Arjen Robben is set to join forces with Manchester United’s Robin van Persie will lead their national side, the Netherlands, in to Beijing for a friendly match up against China. The loaded Dutch squad will attract most of the attention, but the Chinese could be looking for some sort of redemption after they fell short in qualifying for the 2014 World Cup.
If there is one player to watch from the host squad, keep your eyes on Hao Junmin who seems to have an eye for the back of the net.
Here is all of the information you will need to catch this international friendly between the Netherlands and China, including where to catch it online and the official start time:
Date: Tuesday, June 11
Start Time: 8:00 a.m. ET
Location: Beijing, China
Venue: Workers Stadium
If there is one player to watch from the host squad, keep your eyes on Hao Junmin who seems to have an eye for the back of the net.
Here is all of the information you will need to catch this international friendly between the Netherlands and China, including where to catch it online and the official start time:
Date: Tuesday, June 11
Start Time: 8:00 a.m. ET
Location: Beijing, China
Venue: Workers Stadium
South Korea Republic v Uzbekistan
South Korea are currently top of their group but only by higher goal difference. South Korea have 11 points which is similar to Uzbekistan’s . With three wins, two draws and one losses, both these teams are in competition to remain top of the group while Korea has positive 6 goal points comparatively higher than Uzbekistan’s +2.
Uzbekistan’s defeat came against Iran when they played at their home while South Korea were also victims of Iran.
When these two teams met each other last in Uzbekistan’s home the game resulted 2-2 draw.
Korea Republic is ranked 40th in FIFA ranking while Uzbekistan are 58 which suggests the match to be an excited one.
Uzbekistan’s defeat came against Iran when they played at their home while South Korea were also victims of Iran.
When these two teams met each other last in Uzbekistan’s home the game resulted 2-2 draw.
Korea Republic is ranked 40th in FIFA ranking while Uzbekistan are 58 which suggests the match to be an excited one.
10 Haziran 2013 Pazartesi
WWDC 2013
It's been a while since there was big news in the world of Apple. But with its annual Worldwide Developers Conference kicking off today in San Francisco with the Apple keynote at 1 p.m. ET, the wait for big news may not be much longer.
Want to be watching when Apple potentially reveals "iRadio," a new or OSX or new laptops? You're in luck: Apple is hosting a live stream of the event on "Apple Events" section of their website.
Want to be watching when Apple potentially reveals "iRadio," a new or OSX or new laptops? You're in luck: Apple is hosting a live stream of the event on "Apple Events" section of their website.
9 Haziran 2013 Pazar
Tom Awards 2013
The 27-year-old Tony-nominated Orphans actor was joined by Billy Magnussen, who is nominated for his work in the play Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.
That same day, Tom‘s fiance Sienna Miller was spotted out on a stroll with their daughter Marlowe and his mom Phoebe Nicholls.
Also pictured: Sienna and Tom out for a stroll in the West Village neighborhood earlier in the week.
7 Haziran 2013 Cuma
Austria vs. Sweden,
Austria and Sweden will battle it out in Vienna for a surprisingly important clash as both teams look to compete for second place in Group C.
Germany top the group by a distance, albeit having played six games, while Austria, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland all trail behind on eight points. The situation is further clouded by the fact that Sweden have an additional game in hand, having only played in four matches.
Nonetheless, that leaves second place wide open for all three teams, and while Ireland will be hoping for a draw, Austria will know that a win could be a huge result which will serve them very well in a remarkable qualification for the 2014 World Cup.
Austria coach Marcel Koller stated: "Sweden are ranked much higher in the world than us and are regarded as favourites for second place in the group. But when chances are offered to us, we want to use them and we want to defeat the Swedes - I can feel the positive energy of my team."
Sweden wiil swiftly follow up the encounter with another game on Tuesday which will bring them level on games played with Austria and Ireland - and almost certainly three points better off, since it is against minnows the Faroe Islands. That means they're not in serious trouble yet - but lose here and they may well be.
Germany top the group by a distance, albeit having played six games, while Austria, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland all trail behind on eight points. The situation is further clouded by the fact that Sweden have an additional game in hand, having only played in four matches.
Nonetheless, that leaves second place wide open for all three teams, and while Ireland will be hoping for a draw, Austria will know that a win could be a huge result which will serve them very well in a remarkable qualification for the 2014 World Cup.
Austria coach Marcel Koller stated: "Sweden are ranked much higher in the world than us and are regarded as favourites for second place in the group. But when chances are offered to us, we want to use them and we want to defeat the Swedes - I can feel the positive energy of my team."
Sweden wiil swiftly follow up the encounter with another game on Tuesday which will bring them level on games played with Austria and Ireland - and almost certainly three points better off, since it is against minnows the Faroe Islands. That means they're not in serious trouble yet - but lose here and they may well be.
Croatia v Scotland
We're always at our best when we're completely written off, aren't we? Well this might be the most written offest we've ever been.
Croatia are ranked fourth in the world, boast a Champions League winning forward and a depth of talent from across some of the biggest clubs in Europe. Still, there's hope.
Gordon Strachan might have been deprived of some of his first choice players. We might well be going to face one of the best sides in the world. Some of our players might not have started school when Suker, Boban and company ruled the roost. But...
Andy Coyle, Grant Russell and Thom Watt soak up the rays, and try to figure out what Scotland do to stop the Croats.
Croatia are ranked fourth in the world, boast a Champions League winning forward and a depth of talent from across some of the biggest clubs in Europe. Still, there's hope.
Gordon Strachan might have been deprived of some of his first choice players. We might well be going to face one of the best sides in the world. Some of our players might not have started school when Suker, Boban and company ruled the roost. But...
Andy Coyle, Grant Russell and Thom Watt soak up the rays, and try to figure out what Scotland do to stop the Croats.
Liechtenstein vs. Slovakia
Slovakia will look to earn an important three points when it takes on Liechtenstein in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers on Friday.
Slovakia currently sits in third place with eight points in five games this campaign. The Repre (Slovakia's nickname) started its tournament with a 1-1 draw against Lithuania on September 7, 2012. Four days later, Slovakia managed a 2-0 win over Liechtenstein in Bratislava. A month later, the team utilized two goals in the first 10 minutes to coast to a 2-1 win over Latvia. However, the Slovakians lost 1-0 against Greece and drew 1-1 with Lithuania in their most recent games. These three points are vital for Slovakia as they will play two of their final four games against Group leader Bosnia and Herzegovina; Slovakia will also play one match against Greece in its final four. Marek Sapara and Martin Jakubko have combined for five of the team's six goals in the tournament.
Liechtenstein only has one point in five matches. The squad opened the tournament with an 8-1 loss against Bosnia and Herzegovina and dropped its second match 2-0 against Slovakia. After another two losses against Lithuania and Latvia, the team finally earned its first and only qualifying point in a 1-1 draw with Latvia.
Prediction: Liechtenstein has been the group's perennial punching bag. Slovakia is a team desperate for points with time winding down. Look for the latter squad to dominate this match in a 3-0 victory.
Slovakia currently sits in third place with eight points in five games this campaign. The Repre (Slovakia's nickname) started its tournament with a 1-1 draw against Lithuania on September 7, 2012. Four days later, Slovakia managed a 2-0 win over Liechtenstein in Bratislava. A month later, the team utilized two goals in the first 10 minutes to coast to a 2-1 win over Latvia. However, the Slovakians lost 1-0 against Greece and drew 1-1 with Lithuania in their most recent games. These three points are vital for Slovakia as they will play two of their final four games against Group leader Bosnia and Herzegovina; Slovakia will also play one match against Greece in its final four. Marek Sapara and Martin Jakubko have combined for five of the team's six goals in the tournament.
Liechtenstein only has one point in five matches. The squad opened the tournament with an 8-1 loss against Bosnia and Herzegovina and dropped its second match 2-0 against Slovakia. After another two losses against Lithuania and Latvia, the team finally earned its first and only qualifying point in a 1-1 draw with Latvia.
Prediction: Liechtenstein has been the group's perennial punching bag. Slovakia is a team desperate for points with time winding down. Look for the latter squad to dominate this match in a 3-0 victory.
Moldova vs. Poland
UEFA World Cup 2014 Qualifiers on Friday.
The Polish currently sit in third place with eight points in five matches. England is in second place with 12 points in six matches played; the Three Lions are idle on Friday. The first place team in the group automatically books passage to the World Cup Finals in Brazil next summer. The second place squad takes on another runner-up in a two-legged playoff; the winner moves on the Finals.
Poland started its tournament with a 2-2 draw against group leader Montenegro. In its second game, Poland took down Moldova 2-0 before drawing 1-1 with England. The team lost its first game on March 22 in a 3-1 defeat against Ukraine. Fortunately, the Poles bounced back with 5-0 win over San Marino. Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski was shutout for the first four games but managed to score a brace against San Marino. The team hopes that he will start scoring on a more consistent basis for the squad.
Moldova only has four points in six games and could see its chances of qualifying directing end if Montenegro defeats Ukraine. A loss would also put Moldova up against the wall in its final three contests. The team opened the tournament with a 5-0 loss against England and a 2-0 defeat against Poland in September 2012. October proved to be a better month as Moldova drew 0-0 with Ukraine and defeated San Marino 2-0. However, the squad has lost its last two games against Ukraine and Montenegro.
The Polish currently sit in third place with eight points in five matches. England is in second place with 12 points in six matches played; the Three Lions are idle on Friday. The first place team in the group automatically books passage to the World Cup Finals in Brazil next summer. The second place squad takes on another runner-up in a two-legged playoff; the winner moves on the Finals.
Poland started its tournament with a 2-2 draw against group leader Montenegro. In its second game, Poland took down Moldova 2-0 before drawing 1-1 with England. The team lost its first game on March 22 in a 3-1 defeat against Ukraine. Fortunately, the Poles bounced back with 5-0 win over San Marino. Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski was shutout for the first four games but managed to score a brace against San Marino. The team hopes that he will start scoring on a more consistent basis for the squad.
Moldova only has four points in six games and could see its chances of qualifying directing end if Montenegro defeats Ukraine. A loss would also put Moldova up against the wall in its final three contests. The team opened the tournament with a 5-0 loss against England and a 2-0 defeat against Poland in September 2012. October proved to be a better month as Moldova drew 0-0 with Ukraine and defeated San Marino 2-0. However, the squad has lost its last two games against Ukraine and Montenegro.
Portugal vs Russia
The prospect of a World Cup without Cristiano Ronaldo could move closer on Friday as Portugal face Russia in a key qualifier.
Fabio Capello's Russia have four wins from four, and are a point clear of both Israel and Portugal with two games in hand.
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Portugal boss Paulo Bento said the margin for error has reduced after losing to Russia and drawing with Northern Ireland earlier in the campaign.
"It's evidently an important match, we can't hide it," he said. "We are all aware that we are a bit more pressed than before given a smaller margin of error after dropping a few points along the way.
"We must be ready to cope with this situation. It's our reality right now so we need to face that situation as natural and with some conviction that we can conquer what we want, which is the three points."
Russia have scored eight goals in those four games - including a 1-0 home win over the Portuguese - and are yet to concede a goal.
"On the other side there will be a team which defends well," said Bento. "Proof of that is they have not conceded any goals.
"They counter-attack well, get the ball away from the pressure zone with a lot of ease. Their players are fast and, since we have to take the initiative, we have to be attentive about when we lose the ball and in which part of the pitch and be aggressive (on the ball)."
Fabio Capello's Russia have four wins from four, and are a point clear of both Israel and Portugal with two games in hand.
Text coverage of all World Cup qualifying matches - from 5pm on Friday (UK time)
Portugal boss Paulo Bento said the margin for error has reduced after losing to Russia and drawing with Northern Ireland earlier in the campaign.
"It's evidently an important match, we can't hide it," he said. "We are all aware that we are a bit more pressed than before given a smaller margin of error after dropping a few points along the way.
"We must be ready to cope with this situation. It's our reality right now so we need to face that situation as natural and with some conviction that we can conquer what we want, which is the three points."
Russia have scored eight goals in those four games - including a 1-0 home win over the Portuguese - and are yet to concede a goal.
"On the other side there will be a team which defends well," said Bento. "Proof of that is they have not conceded any goals.
"They counter-attack well, get the ball away from the pressure zone with a lot of ease. Their players are fast and, since we have to take the initiative, we have to be attentive about when we lose the ball and in which part of the pitch and be aggressive (on the ball)."
Czech Republic vs. Italy:
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The Czech Republic and Italy will both be gunning for three huge points on Friday in Prague as the second half of European qualifying in Group B continues with a colossal matchup.
2012 European Championship runners-up Italy currently lead Group B with 13 points through five matches. But the Italians still have two matches left to play against the Czech Republic, which currently sits third in the group behind Bulgaria with eight points through five matches.
Each side has five matches left to play in Group B, but will want to pick up some critical points before heading into the fall.
Here we'll get you set with everything you need to know for Friday's pivotal 2014 World Cup Qualifier.
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The Czech Republic and Italy will both be gunning for three huge points on Friday in Prague as the second half of European qualifying in Group B continues with a colossal matchup.
2012 European Championship runners-up Italy currently lead Group B with 13 points through five matches. But the Italians still have two matches left to play against the Czech Republic, which currently sits third in the group behind Bulgaria with eight points through five matches.
Each side has five matches left to play in Group B, but will want to pick up some critical points before heading into the fall.
Here we'll get you set with everything you need to know for Friday's pivotal 2014 World Cup Qualifier.
Latvia vs. Bosnia
Bosnia and Herzegovina will look for a chance to increase its lead atop Group G in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers when it takes on lowly Latvia on Friday.
Bosnia and Herzegovina, nicknamed the Dragons, have 13 points in five qualifying matches. The team only has a three point lead on second place Greece, but has yet to lose a single game thus far. Bosnia and Herzegovina started the tournament with a resounding 8-1 win over Liechtenstein on September 7. Just four days later, the Dragons took down Latvia 4-1 on home field. A month later, the team lost its only points of the campaign in a 0-0 draw against second place Greece. On October 16, Bosnia and Herzegovina bounced back with a 3-0 victory against Lithuania and in its most recent match, the squad asserted its group dominance with a 3-1 win over Greece; the Greeks failed to score until the 93rd minute of play. Chelsea's Edin Dzeko leads the group in scoring with seven tallies; Vedad Ibisevic has five goals and Zvjezdan Misimovic has four tallies. Slovakia's Marek Sapara is the only other player in the entire group with at least three goals.
Latvia currently sits in fifth place in the group with five games to play. If it manages to win the rest of its matches, the Latvian squad can acquire 19 points. However, a defeat against Bosnia and Herzegovina would essentially eliminate the team from directly qualifying for the World Cup next summer.
Prediction: Bosnia and Herzegovina are the favorites in this game and should have little trouble dispatching Latvia. Look for Bosnia and Herzegovina to win 2-0.
Armenia vs. Malta
Malta will look to pick up its first points of the group stage when it takes on Armenia in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers on Friday
The Maltese lost all five of their matches and only scored once; Roderick Briffa is the lone scorer. Despite the poor effort thus far, Malta can still qualify if it manages to win its final five matches. The top team in the group earns an automatic berth to the World Cup Finals in Brazil next summer while the runner-up must engage in one more playoff to earn passage. Malta started its tournament with a 1-0 loss against Armenia. The team then lost 2-0 against Italy; one of the goals came in the 92nd minute of play. Malta finally scored its first goal of the campaign in a 3-1 loss to the Czech Republic before imploding against Bulgaria in a 6-0 blowout loss. In their most recent match, the Maltese lost 2-0 against Italy.
Armenia currently sits in fifth place but has a huge advantage over Malta; the club has only competed in four qualifying matches this campaign. The team earned its only points in its first game against Malta. After that 1-0 victory Armenia lost 1-0 against Bulgaria and 3-1 against the Czech Republic. In their more recent game, the Armenians lost 3-0 against the Czechs. The squad has only scored twice in the entire tournament; Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Artur Sarkisov were the lone goal scorers.
Prediction: Malta has one goal in the entire tournament and has yet to show any indications of making a deep run. Look for Armenia to put on a show for its fans in a 3-0 win
Finland vs Belarus
ST LOUIS (LALATE) – Finland vs. Belarus 2013 (en vivo live score results below) heads to Helsinki for a critical soccer game today. Friday’s soccer match is a World Cup qualification match. As reps remind news, this game is for the UEFA Division’s Group stage, group I table. But only the top two teams in Group I advance. Yet neither of these two squads are currently ranked in the top two.
Finland vs. Belarus 2013 (start time 9 am PST) features two teams with overall decent records. But in qualifiers, they have struggled. In fact, both squads are facing elimination. Spain and France are in first place in group I with eleven and ten points respectively. But Finland is in last place with two points while Belarus is in fourth place with just three points.
Belarus has one win, no draws and three losses in qualifiers. Finland, however, has no wins, two draws and one loss. Belarus has not had any qualifiers this year, however, reps remind news. They will face Finland not just today but again three days later. Then in the fall, in September, they will battle France and Spain. Finland after today and next week’s Belarus matches faces Georgia and Spain in September, officials tell news.
Finland vs. Belarus 2013 (start time 9 am PST) features two teams with overall decent records. But in qualifiers, they have struggled. In fact, both squads are facing elimination. Spain and France are in first place in group I with eleven and ten points respectively. But Finland is in last place with two points while Belarus is in fourth place with just three points.
Belarus has one win, no draws and three losses in qualifiers. Finland, however, has no wins, two draws and one loss. Belarus has not had any qualifiers this year, however, reps remind news. They will face Finland not just today but again three days later. Then in the fall, in September, they will battle France and Spain. Finland after today and next week’s Belarus matches faces Georgia and Spain in September, officials tell news.
Azerbaijan vs. Luxembourg
Group F is one of the most exciting groups in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers as three teams are in a dead heat for the top two spots. However, the bottom of the group looks less promising with three teams essentially out of the running. Two of those sides are Azerbaijan and Luxembourg; the two squads will face off on Friday in group play.
Azerbaijan sits in a tie with Northern Ireland for fourth place in the group. The team only has three points in six points and has yet to win a single match in the tournament. Azerbaijan opened its tournament with a 1-1 draw against Israel. In the second game on September 11, 2012, Azerbaijan lost 3-0 against Portugal. Fortunately, the team did not allow a single goal against Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. After a 1-0 loss against Russia, the squad bounced back with a 1-1 draw against Northern Ireland and a 0-0 tie against Luxembourg. Ruslan Abisov and Rauf Aliyev are the only two players to score for the team.
Luxembourg sits at the bottom of Group F with two points. The squad opened its tournament with a 2-1 loss against Portugal. After a 1-1 draw with Northern Ireland, Luxembourg imploded in two straight losses against Israel; the Israelis outscored the team 9-0 through two games. Fortunately, Luxembourg managed a 0-0 draw with Azerbaijan in its most recent match to salvage one point. Daniel da Mota has scored two goals for the team.
Azerbaijan sits in a tie with Northern Ireland for fourth place in the group. The team only has three points in six points and has yet to win a single match in the tournament. Azerbaijan opened its tournament with a 1-1 draw against Israel. In the second game on September 11, 2012, Azerbaijan lost 3-0 against Portugal. Fortunately, the team did not allow a single goal against Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. After a 1-0 loss against Russia, the squad bounced back with a 1-1 draw against Northern Ireland and a 0-0 tie against Luxembourg. Ruslan Abisov and Rauf Aliyev are the only two players to score for the team.
Luxembourg sits at the bottom of Group F with two points. The squad opened its tournament with a 2-1 loss against Portugal. After a 1-1 draw with Northern Ireland, Luxembourg imploded in two straight losses against Israel; the Israelis outscored the team 9-0 through two games. Fortunately, Luxembourg managed a 0-0 draw with Azerbaijan in its most recent match to salvage one point. Daniel da Mota has scored two goals for the team.
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Miami Heat vs. San Antonio Spurs
We’ve waited for over two months for this time to come and the NBA Finals are finally upon us. The Miami Heat suffered a scare against the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals but they appear to possibly be coming into the Finals red hot off their Game 7 win. As for the San Antonio Spurs, this may be the final chance they have to win a title with their legendary core of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili.
This is Miami’s third straight chance to win a title with their own legendary core of players but this one will perhaps be the hardest to achieve as the Spurs present a challenge they haven’t faced before. The Mavericks caught them still trying to adjust to the talent on the roster and Oklahoma City was still on the rise when they were beaten.
San Antonio’s been here before and they’ve been here against LeBron before. But it’s not 2007 anymore and LeBron has a taste for championship blood.
So what time do the Heat and Spurs tip off? We’ve got all of the information you will need to know to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the NBA Finals action.
This is Miami’s third straight chance to win a title with their own legendary core of players but this one will perhaps be the hardest to achieve as the Spurs present a challenge they haven’t faced before. The Mavericks caught them still trying to adjust to the talent on the roster and Oklahoma City was still on the rise when they were beaten.
San Antonio’s been here before and they’ve been here against LeBron before. But it’s not 2007 anymore and LeBron has a taste for championship blood.
So what time do the Heat and Spurs tip off? We’ve got all of the information you will need to know to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the NBA Finals action.
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