Cardiff 2-2 Liverpool: Skrtel, Kuyt great-finish

FINALLY Liverpool emerged as winners in the English League Cup, after beating Cardiff City in the final via the shootout.

In the final match held at Wembley on Sunday (26/02/2012) night, Liverpool left earlier in the first half goal by Joe Mason.

In the second half they equalized through Martin Skrtel and last until after the normal time.

Dirk Kuyt put Liverpool turned the lead in 107 minutes before Ben Turner equalized in 117 minutes. Games must proceed to the round-tosan tos.

He is phase two and three kicker Liverpool failed to successfully fulfill their duties. While the three kicker Cardiff failed and finally the Reds won the League Cup once thirst 8nya title since 2006-the last time FA Cup champion.

The game

Just one minute walk game Liverpool have given threat. Glen Johnson fired shots at a little curled outside the penalty box but the ball still hit the crossbar.

Cardiff made his first chance in the 19th minute and scored immediately fruitful. Starting the ball is not perfect swept by the Liverpool rearguard, Kenny Miller get it and give direct feedback breakthrough to Mason.

Mason is free to beat Pepe Reina with ease through a landscape shot through the legs. Liverpool 1-0 Cardiff.

In minute 42 Luis Suarez had a chance in front of the box. But unfortunately his shot was too weak and the ball can be secured by Cardiff goalkeeper.

A minute later a free kick from Steven Gerrard, the ball is released the penalty box and Daniel Agger menanduknya. The ball was just caught Tom Heaton.

Was 1-0 score remained until halftime.

An hour walk game Liverpool were finally able to equalize. Korner begins Stewart Downing, Andy Carroll leads to the ball and fed to Suarez.

Suarez the ball but still hit the pole. Skrtel immediately struck by the ball rebounded to score a goal.

Liverpool are still ahead in the second half of this game by creating a few chances but still failed to penetrate the heavily Cardiff goalkeeper Heaton.

In 85 minutes Miller came close to making Cardiff's second goal. Having escaped from custody Liverpool players, he is free standing and kicking off that unfortunately the ball was floated.

Gerrard had a chance in injury time but his shot was flying over the bar. As a result the score remained 1-1 and the match continued into Extra Time 2x15 minutes.

Kuyt! Liverpool finally back ahead in 107 minutes. Kuyt did a solo run from midfield and ended with a kick toward the goal. But the ball caught the foot of Cardiff defender.

The ball rebounded back towards Kuyt and mercilessly immediately greeted by a hard shot that pierced through the left corner of Heaton. Liverpool 1-2 Cardiff.

Liverpool victory in sight finally vanished when Ben Turner scored in 117 minutes equalizing position utilizing the heat in front of Reina's goal.

Finally, a score of 2-2 last up to two times after the extra time and penalties should be conducted to determine the winner.

In the shootout on the verge of failure after Liverpool had two early kicker, Steven Gerrard and Charlie Adam, failing to finish the job. Meanwhile Cardiff Don Cowie took a 1-0 lead.

But then the three executors Stewart Downing Liverpool, Dirk Kuyt and Glen Johnson successfully fulfill their duties.

While Cardiff just added another success by Peter Wittingham before kick his fifth executor, Anthony Gerrard, Liverpool off and make out a winner.

The lineup

Cardiff: Heaton; McNaughton (Blake 106 '), Hudson (A.Gerrard 98'), Turner, Taylor; Cowie, Gunnarsson, Whittingham, Gestede, Mason (Kiss 90 '); Miller.

Liverpool: Reina; Johnson, Skrtel, Agger (Carragher 87 '), Jose Enrique; Henderson (Bellamy 57'), Gerrard, Adam, Downing; Suarez, Carroll (Kuyt 103 ')

Napoli 1-0 Inter: Lavezzi great-strike

Napoli managed to pick the perfect point when facing Inter Milan in Serie A. advanced Partenopei to win 1-0 thanks to goals from Ezequiel Lavezzi and create a single Inter getting worse.

Compete at the San Paolo, Sunday (02/26/2012), the only goal came in the second half Napoli. Lavezzi beat Julio Cesar shot through measurability.

Napoli had to undergo 12 minutes of the match with 10 players. Salvatore Aronica sent off for breaking Marco Davide Faraoni.

Excellence number of players can not be maximized by Inter. Until the game ends, Napoli still emerged victorious.

Additional three points mengatrol Napoli to fifth position while shifting AS Roma standings with 40 points from 25 matches.

For Inter, defeat is a growing list of their successive defeats. Nerazzurri defeated at the party last four Serie A and now sit in seventh place with 36 points.

The game

Present an opportunity for Napoli in the fourth minute through long-distance shots Gokhan Inler. However, the ball headed right into the arms of Cesar.

The next opportunity to come by Lavezzi in the 17th minute. From the edge of the penalty box, he had hit the kick off the foot of Walter Samuel and then deviated slightly.

Eight minutes later, Cesar was forced to rescue a hit. Brazilian goalkeeper flew to ward off a hard shot Blerim Dzemaili.

Cavani experiments conducted in the 29th minute also was fruitless. Lavezzi free-kick his header went over the bar was still thin.

Inter was not without opportunities. They barely ahead when Wesley Sneijder's free kick in the 43rd minute thin float over the bar.

Until halftime, the score still 0-0.

Finally broke the deadlock as the match entered the 58th minute. Dzemaili action begins snaking in front of the Inter penalty box, the ball then he oper to Lavezzi free-standing. Cleverly, Lavezzi sent the ball into the far without being able to reach by Cesar.

Lavezzi re-examine Cesar in the 71st minute. However, this time Argentina striker free kick was punched to Cesar.

Eight minutes later, Napoli lost a player. Aronica straight red-carded for breaking Faraoni when he plays as the last player before the goalkeeper.

From where Faraoni violated, Inter got a free kick. Esteban Cambiasso who execute it can send the ball into the goal, but Morgan De Sanctis readily secured.

Inter almost equalized in the 88th minute through Giampaolo Pazzini. Though not guarded, Pazzini's header went Yuto Nagatomo cross was wide.

The lineup
Napoli: De Sanctis; Campagnaro, Cannavaro, Aronica; Maggio, Gargano, Inler, Zuniga; Dzemaili (Dossena 89 '); Lavezzi (Miguel Britos 82'); Cavani

Inter: Julio Cesar; Faraoni, Lucio, Samuel, Nagatomo; Zanetti, Stankovic (Poly 67 '), Cambiasso; Sneijder (Pazzini 45'); Forlan (Cordoba 45 '), Milito

Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona: Alves, Falcao, Messi scores

Barcelona are still keeping a distance of 10 points with Real Madrid at the top. This is thanks to a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid Los Cules specified goals from Lionel Messi.

In the action at the Vicente Calderon on Sunday (2/26/2012), Barca went ahead in the first round by Dani Alves.

Radamel Falcao equalized before Lionel Messi ensure three points for Barca.

With this victory Barca have 54 points from 24 matches and remain attached to Madrid from the second position of the league. For Atletico they now inhabit ranked ninth with 32 points.

The game

Barca took the initiative to attack since the beginning of the game and earn his first chance on 20 minutes through Xavi Hernandez. But his shot was tipped by Courtois.

On 36 minutes Barca managed to lead by Dani Alves. Messi, who had quickly handed the ball to Cesc Fabregas and then passed on to Alves at the far post.

With one touch of the ball into the goal dikiriman Alves Atletico and Barca lead 1-0.

Atletico are left in the first round immediately after the break stings. The result at 48 minutes they equalized through a volley kick Falcao continued his corner.

The host then kept pounding and Falcao Barca defense in the 69th minute almost gave his side the lead. Faced with Victor Valdes, Falcao successfully intercepted the ball chip Valdes.

In the 76th minute Barca could have scored by Alexis Sanchez but disallowed for handball and the attacker is considered instead awarded a yellow card.

Messi! Again, it's Argentina striker appeared as a savior for his team. Messi free kick on 81 minutes had sunk in the top right corner smoothly and Courtois who could not resist reaching for the ball. Barca winning 2-1.

Two minutes before the normal time after Valdes made Juanfran glorious rescue when a shot from close range can still be brushed.

The lineup

Atletico Madrid: Courtois, Juanfran, Miranda, Godin, Filipe, Tiago, Gabi, Arda (Silvio 86 '), Adrian, Koke (Salvio 77'), Falcao

Barcelona: Valdes, Alves (Cuenca 71 '), Mascherano, Puyol, Abidal, Xavi, Busquets, Iniesta, Messi, Fabregas (Pedro 78'), Sanchez (Pique 84 ')

Rayo Vallecano 0-1 Real Madrid: Ronaldo magic back-heel

Real Madrid could only win 1-0 over Rayo Vallecano in the Spanish League continued. Cristiano Ronaldo appeared as Los Blancos decisive victory through goals only child.

Clashing forces at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, Sunday (02/26/2012) , Real appear not at his best. They seem difficult to disassemble the home team's defense.

However, Jose Mourinho's team was able to excel in the first round. Goals scored from the feet of Ronaldo.

In the second half, the hosts appear offensive and try to equalize. Although kept pounding Madrid, they still could not avoid defeat.

This victory established the position of Madrid at the top of the standings with 64 points from 24 matches. They were 13 points ahead of Barcelona, ​​who will compete in a few hours at home to Atletico Madrid. Rayo ranked ninth with 31 points.

The game

Madrid threatened in the 26th minute through Ronaldo experiment. However, the 2008 world's best players kick from outside the penalty box it still leads to the side of the net.

Nearly Rayo goalkeeper Iker Casillas in the 40th minute. Piti menggocek ball in the penalty box before the kick off to the far post. Unlucky for him, because it failed to hit the ball castings.

The visitors finally broke the deadlock in the 55th minute. Ronaldo recorded his name on the scoreboard thanks to goals from pretty.

Starting corner kick taken by Mesut Ozil, created a crisis in the penalty box Rayo. Then chased a loose ball by Ronaldo. In the position of the body back to goal, he kicked the ball with his heel. Entry.

Nine minutes later, Sergio Ramos Real Madrid a chance to double the advantage. However, his free-kick can be countered by goalkeeper Joel Robles.

Entering the 72nd minute, the home side almost equalized. Starting error Ramos, Armenteros won the ball and passed it to Michu. Though not guarded, even bounced a shot Michu.

Rayo good chance to come back two minutes later. However, Tito kick from outside the box 16 can be pushed over by Casillas.

In the remaining time, Rayo continue to bombard the Madrid defense and looking for an equalizing goal. Instead goalkeeper Casillas, they even lose one player. Michu received a straight red card for abuse with roughly Sami Khedira.

The lineup
Rayo Vallecano: Joel Robles; Tito, Arribas, Pulido, Casado (Raul Tamudon 84 '); Movilla (Trashorras 70'), Javi Fuego; Piti (Lass 60 '), Armenteros, Michu; Diego Costa

Real Madrid: Casillas, Arbeloa, Sergio Ramos, Pepe, Marcelo (Granero 81 '), Xabi Alonso, Khedira: Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka (Coentrao 61'), Oezil; Higuain (Callejon 76 ')

Norwich 1-2 Manchester United: Scholes header, Giggs late-strike

Manchester United reap the full points at the headquarters of Norwich with a score of 2-1. Victory of the 'Red Devils' Ryan Giggs goal ensured the minutes of injury time.

Giggs scored the winner from the at Carrow Road on Sunday (26/02/2012), making the game-900 to the 'Welsh Wizard' for Manchester United, with whom he please register in this fight, so the more special.

Previous MU quickly lead to a goal by Paul Scholes in the beginning of the first half. In the second half Norwich then evened the score through Grant Holt, until Giggs sealed the victory MU.

These results make the achievement points, to 61 MU and is two points ahead of Manchester City who topped the standings with 63 points.

The game

At minute five, Giggs made it into the penalty box and successfully meet a cross from the right. But the ball was still rising.

Manchester United the lead on seven minutes. Nani from right to cross off that leads to the front of goal. Paul Scholes who was waiting in front of goal with the ball sniper.

Hernandez let the bait to Welbeck in the penalty box on 16 minutes. Welbeck welcome to flick though Ruddy managed to ward off the ball. Crucial because it leads to rescue the ball right into the top right corner Ruddy.

Pressure of Norwich came in 21 minutes. A ball thrown into the penalty area, but can be driven direct defense in MU. Corner for Norwich and not producing anything.

Golden opportunity to Norwich on 28 minutes. Pilkington got a gap on Manchester United's defense and pass to the face of goal. He kicked, although De Gea rescue nicely with his feet.

De Gea again shows mastery in under the crossbar on 34 minutes. Holt headed the bait in front of the net silane Pilkington had he secured a reflex catch.

Johnson fired shots at 58 minutes of speculation. The ball was wide away from Chelsea's goal. A minute later, Surman is in the penalty box to get up and kicked the ball directly facing the Carrick although the round leather.

Opportunities for MU in 64 minutes. Welbeck managed to meet the ball and buoyed to outwit Ruddy who ran from the nest. The skin round towards the empty goal but still able to pursue and then defender intercepted Norwich, Whitbread.

Giggs almost added advantage MU in 72 minutes. Jones sent a cross into the penalty area and Giggs greeted him with a flick directed though the ball was hit the crossbar.

De Gea to the rescue again on 83 minutes, after kicking the ball hard Wilbraham dismissed. But a moment later De Gea not move at Holt in action in the penalty box MU. He received the ball in the penalty box MU, spinning, and then sent the ball to the goalkeeper De Gea to make the score was 1-1.

In the minutes of injury time, Manchester United regained the lead. Ashley Young sent a cross to the front of the goal and the ball then leads to the far post where there is a direct Giggs pass into the goal. Score was now 2-1.

Teams Line-up:

Norwich City: Ruddy, Drury, Johnson (Bennett 63 '), Whitbread, Holt, Jackson (Hoolahan 46'), Surman, Pilkington (Wilbraham 70 '), Fox, Ward, Naughton.

Manchester United: De Gea, Evra, Jones, Ferdinand, Evans, Scholes, Carrick, Giggs (Smalling 93 '), Nani, Welbeck, Hernandez (Young 63').

Arsenal 5-2 Tottenham: Van Persie magic-strike, Walcott double

Arsenal look fantastic in the North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur. First left two goals, Arsene Wenger was able to catch up and even reverse the situation to be 5-2.

Compete at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday (26/02/2012), Tottenham started the match well. They are fast winning goal by Louis Saha.

As the game past the half hour, the visitors doubled their advantage. This time, Emmanuel Adebayor, who make a goal by white dots.

But, before the break, Arsenal can catch up. Two goals from Bacary Sagna and Robin van Persie made the score 2-2 to be equally strong.

In the second half, the Gunners scored three additional toll. Two of the foot of Theo Walcott, Tomas Rosicky's rest.

This victory lifted Arsenal to fourth position of Premier League standings with a collection of 46 points from 26 matches. Tottenham one strip on top with 53 points.

The game

Running for three minutes, Tottenham had opened the scoring. Saha brought the Lilywhites ahead while Arsenal host.

These goals came from bait Adebayor to Saha, who stood unmarked. He entered the penalty box, do the shot. Thomas Vermaelen hit the ball, bounced off the ground, making the goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny off step.

Tottenham goal in minute 33 second came from the spot, after Gareth Bale dropped Szczesny. Adebayor advanced as an executioner, and he successfully broke into his former club's goalkeeper.

Sagna Arsenal reduce the score at minute 39. It goes right back into the penalty box for the ball in the goal mouth stomach Spurs, who then could not stop Brad Friedel.

Only three minutes later, Arsenal scored again. Van Persie to outwit two opposing players, spun around, then kick off the left arch, and the ball lodged in the right corner of Friedel's goal. Score now 2-2.

At the beginning of the second half, Arsenal almost back ahead. However, Yossi Benayoun shot from inside the box can still be pushed over by Friedel.

The home team finally really excel at minute 51. Measured Sagna's cross from the right wing passed by Rosicky into the goal with a flick pelannya Tottenham. Arsenal lead 3-2.

Walcott could not take advantage of opportunities he gets in the 57th minute. Shot was wide.

Eight minutes later, Walcott fortunes changed. This time, she struck the ball into the goal.

In a counterattack, Van Persie managed to protect the ball from two defenders siege. He then passes the skin round towards Walcott who ran from behind. Briefly dribble, Walcott then mencungkilnya past Friedel.

Walcott to make a goal again in the 68th minute. Utilizing the feed side of Alex Song, 14 players back number is coolly Friedel for the second time.

Rosicky scored his second goal chance in the 76th minute. Play bait one-two with Walcott, he ends with a left leg kick direction is still sideways.

Tottenham have finally finished the game with 10 players. Scott Parker received a second yellow card in the 86th minute for roughing Vermaelen.

Until the end of the game, the score was 5-2 to Arsenal has not changed.

Team Line-up:
Arsenal: Szczesny, Sagna, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Gibbs (Jenkinson 75 '), Song, Arteta, Walcott (Oxlade-Chamberlain 82'), Rosicky, Benayoun (Gervinho 88 '), van Persie

Tottenham: Friedel, Walker, Kaboul, King (Dawson 82 '), Assou-Ekotto, Kranjcar (Van der Vaart 45'), Parker, Modric, Bale, Adebayor, Saha (Sandro 45 ')

AC Milan 1-1 Juventus: Nocerino, Matri scores, Vidal sent-off

AC Milan still topped the Serie A standings despite a 1-1 draw with Juventus in a match that took place at the San Siro on Saturday 2/25/2012). Milan remain 1 point ahead of Juventus who followed in second place with 50 points.

Milan went ahead in the 15th minute. after receiving a pass from Robinho, Nocerino managed to beat Gianluigi Buffon with his right foot shot.

Milan 1-0 up did not make the pressure lower. At the 25th minute, Milan actually scored a goal through a header from Sulley Muntari. Unfortunately the referee did not validate these goals despite Muntari headed the ball had crossed the goal line before countered by Buffon.

Juventus slowly giving rise to resistance. Antonio Conte a few times troops opened fire which unfortunately has not led to meaningful threat to Milan. Milan while still making threats through the occasional counterattack.

In fact, in the 42nd minute, a shot from Mark van Bommel made almost Milan fans cheered. Unfortunately, the ball is already out of reach by Buffon is still stretched thin on the left side Juventus.

In the second half, Juventus dominated the game more. But Milan's tight defense made it difficult for Juventus off the threat. Milan managed to make Juventus tired of fighting in the midfield.

The new Juventus goalkeeper Milan threatened in the 68th minute. Giorgo Chiellini cross from Fabio Quagliarella struck by the right foot. Luckily for Milan, Abbiati managed to close the ball and Quagliarella opportunities fail.

Fierce battle and both teams went hard. Not infrequently, the referee must blow the whistle because the violation occurred.

After trying hard, Juventus finally scored position in the 83rd minute. Substitute Alessandro Matri successfully grabbed Simone Pepe's cross with a half volley shot. The ball that rolled heavy could not be driven by Abbiati who had always fails the chances Juve.

At the 88th minute Juventus must play with ten men after Arturo Vidal received a red card for breaking Van Bommel. But this does not affect the outcome of the game. When the whistle sounded ending the game score remained 1-1.

According to the Lega Serie A, Milan controls the ball during the game as much as 45 percent and fired three accurate shots from nine businesses. As for Juventus created three chances out of eleven experiments.

The lineup
Milan: Christian Abbiati, Thiago Silva, Philippe Mexes, Luca Antonini, Ignazio Abate, Mark Van Bommel, Urby Emanuelson (Massimo Ambrosini 72), Sulley Muntari, Antonio Nocerino, Robinho, Pato (Stephan El Shaarawy 46)

Juventus: Gianluigi Buffon, Leonardo Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini, Andrea Barzagli, Claudio Marchisio, Arturo Vidal, Andrea Pirlo, Marcelo Estigarribia (Simone Pepe 46), Stephan Lichtsteiner, Marco Borriello (Mirko Vucinic 54), Fabio Quagliarella (Alessandro Matri 69)

Manchester City 3-0 Blackburn: Balotelli, Aguero, Dzeko score

Manchester City remain firmly on top of the Premier League standings, having managed a 3-0 win over Blackburn Rovers in the Premier League match on Saturday (02/25/2012). Three hosts scored the winning goal Mario Balotelli, Sergio Aguero, and Edin Dzeko.

An additional three points to make "The Citizen" collect 63 points. They are five points clear of Manchester United who will compete against Norwich City on Saturday (2/25/2012). Meanwhile, Blackburn failed to get out of the relegation zone with 21 points.

Playing in front of his own supporters, City appear to attack since the early minutes. The first round has been running for one minute, Balotelli has been threatened for the visitors. Starting from a collaboration with David Silva, Adam Johnson to cross into the penalty box which immediately struck by Balotelli. Unfortunately, his hard shot can be anticipated well by goalkeeper Paul Robinson.

In the mid-first round, "The Citizen" Blackburn continued to imprison more play defense. Combination of Silva and Johnson on the left side several times troublesome Blackburn defense. At minute 21, Silva was about to change the score. However, Robinson again managed to break the opponent's threats.

Blackburn then tried to get out of pressure. However, it is actually utilized City to break the deadlock scoring. Starting from behind the attacks, Balotelli is able to maximize bait Aleksandar Kolarov for Robinson thrilling goal in the 29th minute.

Until well into the final minute, the City created a number of opportunities. However, these efforts failed to convert chances into goals thanks to Robinson's performances under the rule of "The Rovers".

In the second half, City increased his lead to 2-0 through striker Sergio Aguero in the 52nd minute. This time, Robinson, who performed brilliantly in the first round, must be resigned to being broken thanks to anticipate mistakes Johnson's cross. Without mercy, which saw the hole, Aguero grabbed a loose ball with his hard shot that makes the ball go into the Blackburn goal.

Superior quality of the player, the City looks so comfortable playing rhythm games in Blackburn defense. The combination Kolarov, Johnnson, Silva and Balotelli many times to make Steve Kean's farm team overwhelmed.

At the 80th minute, Edin Dzeko is only one minute coming on for Arsenal, finally able to establish a 3-0 City victory. Kolarov cross he was able to get even with a header that hard menghujam Robinson into the net.

Teams Line-up:
Manchester City: Joe Hart, Joleon Lescott, Vincent Kompany, Aleksandar Kolarov, Pablo Zabaleta, Touré Yaya (James Milner 86), Nigel De Jong, David Silva, Adam Johnson (David Pizarro 71), Mario Balotelli (Edin Dzeko 79), Sergio Agüero.

Blackburn Rovers: Paul Robinson, Grant Hanley, Scott Dann, Martin Olsson, Bradley Orr, Morten Gamst Pedersen, Mauro Formica (Ruben Rochina 70), Radosav Petrovic (Steven Nzonzi 70), Marcus Olsson, David Hoilett, Yakubu Aiyegbeni.

Westbrom 4-0 Sunderland: Odemwingie double, Morrison, Andrew great-finish

Peter Odemwingie inspired West Bromwich Albion to a 4-0 Premier League win over in-form Sunderland with two goals at The Hawthorns.
The Nigerian struck early in each half, with James Morrison and Keith Andrews also on target as the Baggies cantered to just their third home win of the season.

Andrews was handed his full West Brom debut, stepping in for the injured Paul Scharner as Roy Hodgson made one change from the side which thrashed Wolves 5-1. Martin O'Neill's Sunderland were unchanged from the team which beat Arsenal 2-0 in the FA Cup last weekend, with Stephane Sessegnon again ploughing a lone furrow up front.

West Brom were quick out of the blocks and took the lead after just three minutes. Youssouf Mulumbu delivered a right-footed cross into the area and Odemwingie escaped the attentions of Kieran Richardson to head past Simon Mignolet. It was a fine finish from the Nigerian who displayed all the confidence of a man boosted by a hat-trick against Wolves in his previous match.

West Brom continued to look far the more threatening team, but Jack Colback wasted a golden chance to restore parity for the Black Cats when he failed to make proper contact with an inswinging Phil Bardsley cross.

Morrison then forced a diving save from Mignolet after unleashing a fierce left-footed effort from the edge of the area.

West Brom were utterly dominant and scored a deserved second before half-time. The impressive Jerome Thomas hung up a cross to the back post where Morrison was on hand to produce a downward header that gave Mignolet no chance.

Marc-Antoine Fortune, who has produced several strong performances since being recalled to the Baggies side by Hodgson, almost made it 3-0 before the break but his close-range effort was deflected wide by Richardson.

O'Neill responded to his side's dire first-half display by replacing Colback and Richardson with Fraizer Campbell and Nicklas Bendtner at the break.

But within three minutes of the restart the Black Cats fell further behind as Odemwingie swept home a cross from Fortune.

The Frenchman's cut-back was actually intended for Morrison but instead found the Nigerian inside the area and he made it five goals in his last two games.

Thomas then curled a sumptuous effort against the bar as West Brom threatened to run riot.

Sunderland were brighter in an open second-half and Lee Cattermole fired a presentable chance over the bar after beating two West Brom defenders.

Gardner let fly with a stinging effort that Foster managed to beat away as Sunderland looked for a consolation goal.

West Brom were still threatening and Mulumbu played in Thomas whose shot was blocked by Mignolet. Fortune then saw his follow-up effort cleared off the line.

Michael Turner headed a free-kick just wide from close-range, the ball coming to him quickly, giving him little time to direct his header.

Andrews completed the scoring in injury time with a goal on his full debut. The former Blackburn midfielder fired home after good play down the left from Morrison and a cut-back from substitute Graham Dorrans.

This was a rude awakening for a below par Sunderland side who have been one of the form teams in 2012 under the stewardship of O'Neill.
Source: Eurosport


TEAM LINE-UP:
WEST BROMWICH ALBION: Foster; Reid, McAuley, Olsson, Ridgewell; Odemwingie, Mulumbu, Morrison, Andrews, Thomas; Fortune. Subs: Fulop, Cox, Long, Dorrans, Tchoyi, Shorey, Dawson.
SUNDERLAND: Mignolet; Bardsley, Richardson, Turner, O'Shea, Larsson, McClean, Cattermole, Colback, Gardner, Sessegnon. Subs: Bridge, Campbell, Kilgallon, Meyler, Kyrgiakos, Bendtner, Westwood.

Newcastle 2-2 Wolves: Cisse, Guitterzz superb-strike

Newcastle United failed to get closer to the last four after being arrested Wolverhampton. Meanwhile, West Bromwich Albion 4-0 win over Sunderland large.

In the action on Sports Direct Arena on Saturday (02/26/2012), Newcastle first two-goal lead in the first half lasted 20 minutes.

In the sixth minute goal by Papis Demba Cisse and continued in the 18th minute through Jonas Gutierrez. But the Wolves got up in the second half and equalized through Matt Jarvis and Kevin Doyle 50 minutes on 66 minutes.

With the addition of one point, the Magpies held at number 6 with 43 ​​points from 26 matches. Then the Wolves are still at number 16 with 22 points.

Chelsea 3-0 Bolton: Luiz,Drogba,Lampard scores

Chelsea finally able to complete the thirst victory in four league games before. Against Bolton Wanderers, the Blues won three goals without reply.

In the action at Stamford Bridge on Saturday (25/02/2012), Chelsea produced a third goal in the second half of David Luiz, Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard.

With this victory 'The Blue' strip up one to fourth with 46 points from 26 matches, shifting the position of the new Arsenal match against Tottenham Hotspur tomorrow.

Full points is also a victory for Chelsea satisfying thirst and relieve a little pressure on Andre Villas-Boas who in the previous five games in all competitions, never took his team win.

Meanwhile, Bolton dropped to No. 19 with 20 points.

The game

Three minutes before Strurridge already threatened the Bolton goal. Unfortunately his shot from outside the box is still too weak and could be arrested Bogdan.

Sturridge again gave a threat to Bolton in the 28th minute when he was free on the left side of the opponent's defense. Kicked the ball hard to the far post but Bogdan still be dismissed.

A minute before the break Bolton get his first chance. Sanli Tuncay on the left side to give feedback to Ryo Miyaichi pull on the near post, but the Japanese footballer's kick was floated over the bar.

Two minutes after the restart, Chelsea managed to lead through goals Luiz. Got the ball in the penalty box, Luiz outwit Bolton defender before unleashing a curling shot into the left corner of Bogdan.

On 54 minutes Miyaichi saves from being broken, after Drogba headed the ball on the goal line.

An hour game walk through Drogba Chelsea doubled their advantage. Korner greeted Lampard Drogba's header before goalkeeper Bogdan.

On 62 minutes Chelsea almost made his third goal of Bogdan assume no hard shot brushed off Michael Essien. Lampard struck the ball rebound is still too weak and can be secured by Bogdan.

Lampard! At the 78th minute he forced Bogdan picked up the ball from the net for the third time. Eye Crossing from the right wing and Lampard split the Bolton defense at the far post to grab the ball by kicking volleyball and GOL!

The lineup

Chelsea: Cech, Ivanovic, Cahill, Luiz, Cole, Ramires, Essien, Lampard, Sturridge (Kalou 82 '), Drogba (Torres 76'), Eye

Bolton: Bogdan, Steinsson, Wheater, Ream, Ricketts, Reo-Coker, Muamba, Tuncay (Eagles 74 '), Pratley, Miyaichi, Ngog (Sordell 68')

Manchester United 1-2 Ajax: Chicharito, Özbiliz , Alderweireld score

Manchester United's 1-2 defeat of Ajax Amsterdam in the second leg 32 of the Europa League. Despite losing, the 'Red Devils' will qualify on an aggregate basis.

Manchester United started the game at Old Trafford on Thursday(23/02/2012) very well. Their immediate superior in the early minutes goal by Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez.

Before the break, Ajax managed to reply. A shot Aras Ozbiliz goalkeeper David de Gea.

In the second half, the visitors appeared very offensive. But, they can only struck another goal, namely the header past Toby Alderweireld.

With this defeat, Manchester United will qualify 3-2 on aggregate after a 2-0 win at the first meeting. In the next round, Sir Alex Ferguson's troops will be challenged Athletic Bilbao.

The game

MU was ahead when the game was only six minutes. Preceded the success of Park Ji-sung to cut the ball in midfield, Dimitar Berbatov then sent a breakthrough in the direction of Hernandez.

After trick Alderweireld, Hernandez then faced with goalkeeper Kenneth Vermeer. With the cold, the Mexican striker sent the ball into the goal.

Hernandez again endanger the movement of the Ajax goal in the 15th minute. However, mature feedback Hernandez released towards Berbatov can be driven by Jan Vertonghen at the mouth of the goal.

Seven minutes later, Ajax have a good chance of passing Ozbiliz kick in the penalty box. But, David de Gea still spry secure Chelsea's goal.

Entering the 38th minute, Ozbiliz truly the home team's goalkeeper. Hard shot from the front left leg was unable to reach the penalty box by De Gea.

Tom Cleverley Kans obtained in the 42nd minute could not make Manchester United winning again. His shot from outside the box 16 can be countered by Vermeer.

At halftime, the score was still 1-1.

At the beginning of the second half, the visitors launched a barrage against MU. Nicolas Lodeiro a shot at the 57th minute thin float over the bar.

A few moments later, Ajax almost equalized. Welcoming Christian Eriksen corner kick, Siem De Jong won the duel air and the ball toward the goal. Unlucky for him, De Gea showed tremendous reflexes and can be brushed off the ball.

MU counter-attack on the 73rd minute almost scored fruitful. Comb from the right wing, Nani and then stabbed into the fire from outside the area. The ball hit the crossbar was Ajax.

Ajax back ahead in the 87th minute. A free kick by Alderweireld Ozbiliz forwarded to Chelsea's goal with his head. De Gea've tried to block the ball, but the skin round it sped into the net.

After the goal Alderweireld, Ajax need one more goal to qualify. But, until the end of the game, their efforts were fruitless.

The lineup
Man Utd: De Gea, Rafael Da Silva, Jones, Smalling, Fabio Da Silva, Nani, Park, Cleverley (Scholes 61 '), Young (Evans 61'), Hernandez, Berbatov (Welbeck 72 ')

Ajax: Vermeer, Van Rhijn, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Koppers (Klaassen 46 '), De Jong, Anita, Eriksen (Serero 60'), Ozbiliz, Lodeiro (Blind 81 '), Sulejmani

FC Basel 1-0 Bayern Munich: Stocker scores

Bayern Munich failed to get positive results when diving first leg of the round of 16. Come to the headquarters of Basel, the Bavarians gave a score of 0-1 thin.

Compete at Saint Jakob Park on Wednesday (2/22/2012), Basel winning goal scored by substitute Valentin Stocker in 86 minutes.

Despite the defeat, Bayern dominated the game. Soccernet noted that German representatives had control of the ball by 61 percent to 21 shots that seven of them leading to the target.

Meanwhile, the home team only has eight times the chance to shoot a six-shot towards goal and one goal lead.

This defeat did not shut down a chance to qualify for Bayern. Jupp Heynckes landing squad was able to advance to the next round if they can win at least 2-0 in the second leg held at the Allianz Arena, March 13.

The game

Bayern immediately launched a deadly attack in the early minutes of the game. Mario Gomez after receiving a through pass Franck Ribery fired the stray light.

Ribery's turn to spread the threat. Kick left foot from close range can be caught by the goalkeeper Yann Sommer.

Rafinha dropped Marco Streller in the forbidden box. However, the referee did not consider it a violation so there is no penalty for Basel.

After quite depressed, Basel finally counterattacked. Feedback from the right side leads to Xherdan Shaqiri, which has great potential to continue to be a goal but managed to thwart Jerome Boateng.

Bayern returned to spread the threat. Philipp Lahm through pass off to Ribery who fired a shot from the left side and again it was saved Sommer.

Mark Steinhoefer cross at the far post to meet Streller. He tried to toss the ball but goalkeeper Manuel Neuer swiftly dismissed. Corner for Basel.

Aleksandr Dragovic corner the ball, Neuer could catch it in the bottom right corner of the goal.

Frei! Hoo-Jo Park stabbing in the penalty box and feed to Alexander Frei. The player who kicks off the latter hit the bar.

Strellar mature getting feedback from the left side and kick off. The result? Neuer again become prohibitive ball into the net.

Puncture of the right wing Arjen Robben to see David Alaba. Alaba continued with a hard shot but can be deflected Sommer.

Basel started the attack in the second round. Granite Xhaka slick bait to Fabian Frei. But Holger Badstuber block and throw the ball.

David Abraham infringement award against Robben's free kick for Bayern. Robben execution posse and meet Gomez who attempted overhead kick. The ball bounced and allows Sommer to catch it.

Lahm! Collaboration with the Alaba produce a golden opportunity. Bayern captain's kick made it from outside the box has not been able to conquer Sommer.

Sommer returned to frustrate rescue efforts Gomez. Thomas Mueller is coming on for Ribery to the keeper so that the offense was rewarded with free throws Basel.

Robben! Mueller to Robben passed the bait with a shot from outside the box. The ball bounced wide left of goal and Basel.

The decision to enter Valentin Stocker and Jacques Zoua positive impact. Split the Bayern defense Zoua, see Stocker bait breakthrough which then struck the ball to the goalkeeper Neuer. Basel 1-0 lead.

Four minutes of extra time, Bayern could not create a goal back. Basel came out as the winner of the match.


Teams Line-up:
BASEL: 1-Yann Sommer; 27-Mark Steinhoefer, 19-David Abraham, 6-Aleksandar Dragovic, 3-Park Joo Ho; 17-Xherdan Shaqiri (31-Jacques Zoua Daogari 83 '), 8-Benjamin Huggel, 34-Granite Xhaka, 20-Fabian Frei (14-Valentin Stocker 65 '); 9-Marco Streller, 13-Alexander Frei (24-Cabral 90')

Bayern Munich: 1-Manuel Neuer; 13-Rafinha, 17-Jerome Boateng, 28-Holger Badstuber, 21-Philipp Lahm; 44-Anatoliy Tymoshchuk, 27-David Alaba; 10-Arjen Robben, 39-Toni Kroos (11-Ivica Olic 89 '), 7-Franck Ribery (25-Thomas Mueller 71'); 33-Mario Gomez

Marseille 1-0 Inter: Ayew dramatic header

Marseille need a goal in the final minutes to beat Inter Milan in the first leg of the Champions League last 16. Goals mere puppet Ayew Andre L'OM won 1-0.

In a match at the Stade Velodrome on Wednesday (2/22/2012), the host team relies Brandao and Mathieu Valbuena on the front lines. Meanwhile, Diego Forlan put Inter backed by Wesley Sneijder.

Soccernet statistics recorded Marseille is dominant with possession of up to 59 percent. They fired 17 shots, but only four that led to the goal. Inter responded with eight shots on goal and four.

When the match ended goalless as will, Ayew emerged as a hero of his team. Went on a corner kick header sealed the win Marseille.

These results are favorable Marseille, who visit the headquarters of Inter in the second leg, March 13 next. They are simply chasing a draw to qualify for the quarterfinals.

Conversely, Inter must win by a margin of at least two goals to reverse the situation.

The game

Marseille started the game well. Just three minutes walk, they are threatened by kicking Benoit Cheyrou. Lucio had hit the foot, the ball leads to the side of the Inter goal.

Entering the 11th minute, Inter's turn to threaten. A cross from Esteban Cambiasso could be reached by Forlan. But, still spry Steve Mandanda under the rule and dismissed the flick Forlan.

Cesar Azpilicueta volley from outside the box is also not a goal for Marseille. The ball is still thin float over the bar.

Cambiasso was unable to maximize the chances he got in the 36th minute. Sontekannya still be blocked by Mandanda.

Until halftime, the score was still 0-0.

In the second half, the home team had a chance through a volley Jeremy Morel. But, the ball did not lead to the goal.

Dejan Stankovic can not maximize the opportunities he gets in the 74th minute. From Sneijder's free kick, flick Stankovic is still too weak and easily secured by Mandanda.

One of the best opportunities in the second half is owned by Andre Ayew in the 79th minute. Morgan Amalfitano welcomes cross, header Ayew is still thin on the side of the Inter goal.

Marseille winning goal finally born at the last minute injury time. Welcoming the corner Valbuena, Andre Ayew's header forced Julio Cesar to its knees.

After this Ayew goal, the long whistle sounded. Marseille won 1-0.

The lineup
Marseille: Mandanda, Azpilicueta (Fanni 80 '), Diawara, N'Koulou, Morel, Diarra, Cheyrou (Kabore 84'), Amalfitano, Valbuena, Andre Ayew, Brandao (Jordan Ayew 73 ')

Inter Milan: Julio Cesar, Maicon (Nagatomo 46 '), Lucio, Samuel, Chivu, Zanetti, Stankovic, Cambiasso, Zarate (Obi 64'), Sneijder, Forlan

Manchester City 4-0 Porto: Aguerro, Dzeko, Silva, Pizzaro score

Manchester City convincing victory over FC Porto in the second leg 32 of the Europa League. Beat the defending champion with a score of 4-0, The Citizens have the right to advance to the next phase.

Armed with a 2-1 win on away games, City lead through Sergio Aguero quickly when the game was 19 seconds old. At Etihad Stadium on Wednesday (2/22/2012), a new three other City goals came in the second round.

Edin Dzeko change the score to 2-0 in the 76th minute, before David Silva added advantage protégé Roberto Mancini finished 3-0. Ultimate goal in the game scored by David Pizarro.

This victory makes the City a 6-1 aggregate win over Portugal's representative at the same time defending champion status. The Citizens in the last step is the next face the winner of the match between Legia Warsaw cons of Sporting Lisbon.

The game

Exact match point-19 seconds when Aguero was Porto goalkeeper. Nicols error stems from the fact Otamendi feed on Nigel De Jong, the ball is passed directly to the Dutch defender Yaya Toure.

Keen to see Aguero moving into the penalty area, Toure immediately send feedback to the associates. Porto managed to split the defense, Aguero also successfully deceiving goalkeeper Helton. Goals and the City ahead 1-0.

Toure on 16 minutes almost enlarge the benefits of his team if he can pass Helton in position one on one. Less than a minute turn of Porto threatened by Varela, who also failed thanks to the alertness of goalkeeper Joe Hart below.

Another mistake that is made of a back row of Porto makes Aguero had another chance to score. But this time his attempt was stopped crossbar, although he had made it past goalkeeper Helton.

Porto really do not give up even in the left position. However, some opportunities dikreasikan always failed to convert a goal. As a result, until the halftime score 1-0 to the host is not changed.

At the beginning of the second half after Porto again showed tenacity finally able to make goals. But James Rodriguez flick into the referee canceled the goal because he was in an offside position.

City could only score his second goal in minute 76. New entry field to replace Nasri, Edin Dzeko took a 2-0 lead after The Citizens can accurate feedback from Aguero.

After conceding two goals Porto do not get better fate because they have lost to Rolando red card from referee. These conditions put to good use by the host to increase the number of goals in the rest of the game.

At 83 minutes turned into a 3-0 Score. Return the error stems from Porto defender, David Silva easily struck the ball into the goal passed Pizarro the ball forward. City turn created the ultimate goal Pizarro, taking advantage of loopholes in the back row of Porto.

Teams Line-up:

City: Hart; Richards, Kompany, Lescott, Clichy; De Jong, Barry ('58 Milner); Nasri (Dzeko '69), Yaya Toure, Silva; Aguero (Pizarro '80).

Porto: Helton, Maicon, Rolando, Alex Sandro, Otamendi (Rodriguez '63), Gonzalez, Joao Moutinho, James Rodriguez ('81 Defour), Fernando Varela ('63 Sapunaru), Hulk.

Napoli 3-1 Chelsea: Lavezzi double, Cavani,Mata scores

Napoli look stunning when they host Chelsea in the first leg last 16 Champions League on Tuesday  (2/21/2012). Coming from behind, Napoli finally beaten 'The Blues' 3-1.

Chelsea actually went ahead through Juan Mata. However, Napoli replied through goals Edinson Cavani and two goals from Ezequiel Lavezzi.

Shown in the cage, Napoli showed a great confidence. They immediately hit, even troublesome Chelsea defense.

At minute 6, Ezequiel Lavezzi escaped from the convoy and faced with Chelsea goalkeeper, Petr Cech. However, the ball can kick was denied by Cech.

Czech Republic's goalkeeper again showed his prowess in the 10th minute. This time, Edinson Cavani who escaped the offside trap, when receiving feedback from the stomach. He was quickly released the ball into the right corner of the Chelsea goal from close range. But Cech is able to block the ball with his foot.

Longer-lago, Cech showed toughness. In the 19th minute, Christian Maggio separated from the convoy. He did a hard kick into the goal, but Cech was able to ward off the ball.

Chelsea are likely to only be counter-attacked, akhirya actually went ahead. Daniel Sturridge bait to Juan Mata who was in front of goal Napoli, driven Paolo Cannavaro. However, less than perfect shot and the ball meluntir, falling forward Mata. Easily, even Mata scored the ball into the goal Napoli, failed driven goalkeeper Morgan De Sanctis.

Winning 1-0, Chelsea became more confident. However, Napoli also more incentive to push for an equalizer.

At the 35th minute, Chelsea had another chance. They were able to corner headlong David Luis, but still slightly above the goal.

Napoli finally able to equalize in the 38th minute. Cavani is to penetrate, giving feedback to Ezequiel Lavezzi. Although still outside the penalty box, Lavezzi goal kick to Chelsea. This time, Cech failed to secure the net, until the position to be 1-1.

In first half injury time, Chelsea off guard again. Edinson Cavani successfully pushed a cross into the Chelsea goal and scored. Chelsea players protested to the referee that Cavani push the ball with his hands, not his chest. However, the referee still endorse that goal and Napoli were leading 2-1 until halftime.

In the second half, Chelsea stepped up their attacks. Had difficulty because Napoli does not give up, but finally got the chance also to the 50th minute. Florent Malouda able to kick hard to the net, unfortunately the ball was blocked by De Sanctis.

Four minutes later, Napoli who get the opportunity. Lavezzi got a space shot wide after receiving feedback from Cavani. It's just kick the ball was off the mark.

At the 65th minute, Napoli successfully increased his lead thanks to goals from Lavezzi. Goals came from Hugo Armando bait away to Cavani. While at the same time, Cech had already advanced. However, David Luis mendahulinya to throw the ball. Unfortunately, the ball on the chest leading to Cavani and Lavezzi. Without difficulty, Lavezzi kicking the ball into the empty goal, 3-1.

In fact, in the 81st minute, Chelsea almost conceded again. Marek Hamsik is able to break through the defense, can cross off the next goal. The ball cut Maggio. However, Ashley Cole could still menghalaunya.

Chelsea tried to use the time to catch up, but it failed and was forced to give up 1-3.

Teams Line-up:
Napoli: 1st-Morgan De Sanctis; 28-Paolo Cannavaro, 6-Salvatore Aronica, 14, Hugo Armando Campagnaro, 23-Walter Gargano, 88-Gokhan Inler, 18-Juan Zuniga, 11-Christian Maggio, 7-Edinson Cavani, 22 -Ezequiel Lavezzi (20-Blerim Dzemaili 74), 17-Marek Hamsik (29-Goran Pandev 82)

Chelsea: 1-Petr Cech; 4-David Luiz, 24-Gary Cahill, 17-Jose Bosingwa (3-Ashley Cole 12), 2-Branislav Ivanovic, 16-Raul Meireles (5-Michael Essien 70), 7-Ramires, 15-Florent Malouda (8-Frank Lampard 70), 23-Daniel Sturridge, 11-Didier Drogba, 10-Juan Mata

CSKA Moscow 1-1 Real Madrid: Ronaldo great-finish

Real Madrid failed to bring home the victory on the trip to CSKA Moscow. Winning first through Cristiano Ronaldo in the first round, El Real to be satisfied with the score 1-1 after breaking his goal in the final minutes of the fight.

Undergoing the match in the Luzhniki Stadium on Wednesday (22/02/2012) pm dawn, Madrid also challenged the cold temperatures that reached minus five degrees Celsius at kick off. But the conditions did not deter 'The White' to appear dominant, although it also gets endless victory.

CR7 a goal in minute 26 that put the visitors ahead. Unyielding effort from CSKA to fruition the new equalizer in minute 92, through Pontus Wernbloom kick melee penalty boxed utilizing the heat of Madrid.

Loss of victory was in sight obviously stifling Madrid. But a draw at home against the students are still profitable because of Jose Mourinho's second match will be held at the Santiago Bernabeu on Next March 14.


The Game

Temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius in Moscow had feared coach Jose Mourinho was not to force Real Madrid trouble. In fact, since the beginning of Madrid is able to dominate the game. They have control of the ball 58 percent.

However, in the 14th minute, Real Madrid have lost Karim Benzema. The French striker was interested in his legs after trying to take advantage of Sami Khedira bait. Benzema finally withdrawn and replaced by Gonzalo Higuain.

Even so, this does not reduce the Madrid attacks. In fact, in the 17th minute, Madrid nearly scored with a kick Higuain. However, CSKA goalkeeper, Sergey Chepchugov, able to ward off the ball.

Even so, Chepchugov could no longer keep his goal when Ronaldo got the chance in the 28th minute. Utilizing a ball gag, Ronaldo kick left foot and broke into the net, bringing Madrid winning 1-0.

Madrid still to master the game, but occasionally CSKA attack. Only, Madrid's defense is still difficult to be dismantled.

Into the second half, Madrid maintains his game. They kept trying to appear dominant and oppressive. At the 50th minute, Real Madrid after Ronaldo had another chance to penetrate. He then gave the ball to Jose Maria Callejon. However, his shot was wide.

After continued pressure, in the 62nd minute CSKA able to counterattack. In fact, Seydou Doumbia able to kick into the goal. However, the flow of the ball is too weak, so easily controlled by Madrid goalkeeper, Iker Casillas.

Madrid then again try to dominate. Only, they are more geared to attack Ronaldo and predictable. Moreover, the CSKA defense was very tight.

At the 74th minute, Real Madrid had another chance. Khedira successful corner kick the ball toward the goal. However, Chepchugov able to catch it.

CSKA tried to reply to steal a chance to counterattack. However, it was Madrid who had a golden opportunity in the 84th minute. Kaka Ronaldo breakthrough bait used. Unfortunately, his shot was inches wide ball even though he got a big enough space.

In injury time, CSKA tried to attack. Their efforts paid off. Alan Dzagoev bait headlong forward Alexei Berezutsky Madrid goalkeeper. Pontus Wernbloom cut and scored. This goal forced Madrid drew 1-1.


Teams Line-up:

CSKA: 1-Sergey Chepchugov; 4-Sergei Ignashevich, 24-Vasili Berezutsky, 42-Georgy Shennikov, 6-Alexei Berezutsky, 22-Yevgeny Aldonin (7-Keisuke Honda 68), 3-Pontus Wernbloom, 21-Zoran Tosic (89 -Tomas Necid 81), 18-Ahmed Musaab (26-Sekou Oliseh 64), 8-Seydou Doumbia, 10-Alan Dzagoev

Madrid: 1-Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos 4-, 3-Pepe, 15-Fábio Coentrao, 17-Alvaro Arbeloa, Xabi Alonso, 14, 6-Sami Khedira, 7-Cristiano Ronaldo, 21-Jose Maria Callejon (8-Kaka 74), 9-Karim Benzema 20-Gonzalo Higuain (16), 10-Mesut Ozil

Palermo 5-1 Lazio: Barreto,Donati,Silvestre,Budan,Miccoli score

Udinese move Lazio from third place standings. Because, when Biancoceleste got beat Palermo 1-5, Zebrette grabbed a 0-0 draw Cagliari cons.

Palermo at the Renzo Barbera entertained on Sunday (2/19/2012), Lazio are behind by three goals at halftime. Goals host Edgar Barreto scored by the 10th minute, ten minutes later Massimo Donati, and Matias Silvestre three minutes before halftime.

Who continue to attack the host can add two more goals in the second half. Two additional goals scored by Igor Budan Palermo in the 47th minute and four minutes later Fabrizio Miccoli.

The only consolation goal scored by substitute Lazio Libor Kozak in the 85th minute.

With this defeat, scoring 42 points Lazio stuck. Although this number is equal to that of Udinese, they have to go down the strip because of goal difference.

For Palermo, the additional three-point position is not mengbah Micolli et al. ranked eighth in the standings with a collection of 34 points.

At the same time at the Stadio Friuli, Udinese could only pick one point after a 0-0 draw at home to Cagliari.

Although able to create a three-shot 13 ​​of them on target, the host remains unable to break the visitors' goal is escorted by Michael Agazzi. As a result, a score of 0-0 glasses did not change until the whistle sounded ending the game.

Additional one point is enough to deliver Udinese to third place standings. While the addition of one digit Cagliari do not change their ratings at nine positions standings with 31 points.

Time lineup
Palermo: Viviano, Pisano, Silvestre, Mantovani, Balzaretti; Migliaccio, Donati, Barreto (Bertolo 72); Ilicic; Budan (Vazquez 63), Miccoli (Rocca 78)

Lazio: Marchetti, Zauri, Ledesma, Dias; Gonzalez, Hernanes (Scaloni 77), Matuzalem, Candreva, Lulic; Klose (Kozak 45), Alfaro (Mauri 66)

Barcelona 5-1 Valencia: Messi four

Lionel Messi showed his magic again. These Argentine superstar scored four goals as his side beat Barcelona Valencia 5-1 by scoring a landslide.

Compete at the Camp Nou on Sunday (2/19/2012), Barca first left after Pablo Piatti goalkeeper Victor Valdes at the beginning of the game.

However, Barca do not panic. They reacted and responded with two goals from Messi in the first half.

In the second half, Messi scored two additional goals. A goal from Xavi Hernandez goal feast finally close the Catalans.

This victory makes Barca Barca add to the collection points to 51 points from 23 matches. They remain second in the standings, 10 points adrift of Real Madrid. Valencia in third with 40 points.

The game

The visitors stole a goal in the ninth minute. Sofiane Feghouli Exploiting cross from the right wing, Piatti cleverly cheated the ball without being able to be driven by Valdes.

Three minutes later, Barca had a chance to level the score. But Pedro was shot right leads into the arms of Diego Alves.

Position at the end is really strong in the 22nd minute. Starting from Adil Rami mistake in cutting the ball, Messi managed to use it and the Valencia goalkeeper from a narrow angle.

Five minutes later, Barca had turned 2-1 ahead. The first flick Messi welcomes Eric Abidal's cross from Alves irresistible. But, the ball rebounded back and Messi struck again broken the Valencia goal.

After the second goal Messi, Barca had two good chances in quick succession because of Alexis Sanchez and Cesc Fabregas faced with Alves. But, shot two of them can still be countered by the goalkeeper.

Entering the 40th minute, Fabregas returned to terrorize the Valencia goal. He welcomes feedback Andres Iniesta with an overhead kick, but the ball still hit the crossbar.

Until halftime, the score was 2-1 to Barca's advantage.

The second half has not gone a minute, Alves has been forced to work hard. He blocked a hard shot from inside the penalty box Sanchez.

Messi almost made a hat-trick in the 60th minute. But, Alves was again made to thwart a header brilliant rescue.

Valencia is not without opportunities. They had threatened to kick Feghouli first time. However, Vales showed excellent reflexes and block the ball.

Messi finally fulfills his hat-trick in the 76th minute. The world's best player grabbed the ball threw up the blocked kick Cristian Tello Alves.

Five minutes before the end of normal time, Messi, Alves was again forced to its knees. After receiving feedback breakthrough Sergio Busquets, he ran into the penalty box and then to chip the ball over the head of Alves.

At the time of injury time, Barca's Xavi scored perfect party. He was to lob the ball in the penalty box can be stopped by Valencia without Alves.

Team Line-up:
Barcelona: Valdes; Montoya, Pique, Puyol, Abidal; Sergio Busquets, Fabregas (Thiago 77 '), Iniesta (Xavi 86'); Alexis, Messi, Pedro (Tello 68 ')

Valencia: Diego Alves; Miguel (Ricardo Costa 25 '), Rami, Victor Ruiz, Mathieu; Albelda, Tino Costa (Topal 82'); Feghouli, Jonas, Piatti (Jordi Alba 66 '); Soldado

Liverpool 6-1 Brighton: Skrtel,Carrol,Suarez score

Liverpool cruised into the FA Cup sixth round after slaughter Brighton 6-1 in the fifth round on Sunday (2/19/2012). Three of the six goals of "The Reds" came from an own goal Brighton players.

Performed at home, Liverpool dominated the game since the early minutes. The game has been running for four minutes, defender Martin Skrtel has brought "The Reds' lead with a header, after receiving a Steven Gerrard corner.

Although Liverpool is more in charge of the game, Brighton was able to steal a goal by Kazenga Lua Lua in the 17th minute. Starting from a free kick, players from South Africa was able to kick hard to the right are not able to reach the goal keeper Pepe Reina.

Liverpool conceded a goal to increase the attack. Duo Luis Suarez and Andy Carroll in the front row many times creates a golden opportunity for Liverpool. At the 27th minute, Suarez get the opportunity after receiving a pass from Stewart Downing. However, although goalkeeper Peter Brezovan is dead move, the defender is able to save gawangnnya Brighton.

Liverpool continued to press. One minute before the break, Liverpool finally regained the lead to 2-1 with goals from Liam Bridcutt suicide. Goals came from a header from defender Glen Johnson are anticipated to Brighton. But unfortunately, the defender's header Bridcutt to Brighton on foot into his own net. Score of 2-1 did not change until the end of the first half.

Into the second half, Liverpool still dominated the game. At the 57th minute, Carroll finally able to add the host advantage to 3-1. Downing's cross from the left side of Brighton's defense, he was able to get even with a fierce shot which the goalkeeper failed driven Brezovan.

Liverpool winning 3-1 does not make a lower pressure. Gerrard built a number of attacks, Downing, and Charlie Adam is able to make a defense to rout Brighton. In fact, in the 71st minute, the score was again changed to 4-1 after defender Bridcutt made an own goal because one anticipates both Gerrard kicks.

Three minutes later, turn the Dunk Lewis added a goal to Liverpool 5-1 through an own goal. Intends to cut the ball cross from Suarez, the England midfielder is less well anticipate that the ball had crossed the line.

Three own goals make players Brighton confidence declined. It was then able to be utilized to increase Liverpool's sixth goal in the 84th minute through Luis Suarez. 6-1 score did not change until finally the long whistle sounded.

Teams:
Liverpool: Pepe Reina, Jamie Carragher, Glen Johnson, Martin Skrtel, Jose Enrique, Steven Gerrard, Stewart Downing (Maxi Rodrigues 76), Charlie Adam, Jordan Henderson (Dirk Kuyt 76), Andrew Carroll, Luis Suárez.

Brighton: Peter Brezovan, Gordon Greer, Adam El-Abd, Inigo Calderon, Lewis Dunk, Alan Navarro, Kazenga LuaLua, Liam Bridcutt, William Buckley (Craig Noone 64), Sam Vokes (Craig Michael Smith 66), Ashley Barnes.

Schalke 04 4-0 Wolfsburg: Huntelaar double, Raul, Matip score

Schalke 04 striker, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, played brilliantly when his team entertain VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga continued in the Veltins-Arena, Sunday (19/02/2012). Dutchman scored twice to make the club won the match 4-0.

The win does not change the position of Schalke in fourth place standings. However, Schanlke now has the value 44. They are only five points adrift of league pemumncak, Borussia Dortmund. Shalke also only 2 points adrift of Borussia Moenchengladbah in second place and one point ahead of Bayern Munich in third place.

Playing as the host, Schalke attack since the early minutes. The first goal Schalke striker Raul Gonzalez scored in the 10th minute. The Spaniard was able to release a hard kick into the net Wolfsburg, use the feedback Joel Matip.

Five minutes later, Schalke added advantage through Huntelaar. Former AC Milan player was able to maximize the cross Christian Fuchs with a fierce shot which the goalkeeper could not be anticipated by Diego Benaglio.

Throughout the first half, Schalke dominated the game. In fact, Schalke almost increased his lead, if Huntelaar had a penalty in the 37th minute. Until the end of the first half, the score of 2-0 did not change.

Into the second half, Schalke continued to press Wolfsburg. At the 49th minute, Joel Matip Schalke added advantage to 3-0. Young German players were able to score with a header receiving feedback corner.

At the 72nd minute, forcing goalkeeper Benaglio Huntelaar again picked up the ball from the net for the fourth time. Receiving a cross from Fuchs, Huntelaar is able to conquer Benaglio with powerful header into the net. Till the long whistle, the score was 4-0 to win Schalke unchanged.

Teams Line-up:
Schalke: Lars Unnerstall (Timo Hildebrand 45), Christoph Metzelder, Kyriakos Papadopoulos, Christian Fuchs, Atsuto Uchida, Joel Matip, Marco Höger, Julian Draxler (Teemu Pukki 68), Jefferson Farfan (Ciprian Marica 80), Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, Raul .

Wolfsburg: Diego Benaglio, Felipe Lopes Aliste, Marco Russ, Ricardo Rodriguez, Christian Träsch, Petr Jiracek, Alexander Madlung (Sebastian Polter 55), Marcel Schäfer, Makoto Hasebe (Giovanni Sio 29), Mario Mandzukic (Hasan Salihamidzic 81), Yohandry Orozco .

Cesena 1-3 AC Milan: Muntari,Emanuelson, Robinho score

AC Milan regained the top spot of the standings after Juventus win 3-1 at Cesena, in the continuation of Serie A, Sunday (02/19/2012).

Sulley Muntari marked his debut for the Rossoneri, scoring the opening goal of this game, which is then followed by Urby Emanuelson and Robinho. Daniel Pudil make the goal of "entertainment" for the host Cesena in the Stadio Dino Manuzzi.

This result makes Milan have collected 50 points from 24 games, one point ahead of Juventus, who yesterday became capolista a 3-1 win over Catania. But the "Old Lady" still has one game remaining.

Facing the gatekeeper of Cesena, Milan striker Maxi Lopez duet lower and Robinho. Coach Max Allegri also for the first time play Muntari, on loan from Inter Milan at the end of January.

And direct Muntari gave an impressive debut. In 29 minutes he was able to rebound the ball from the chest mental Cesena goalkeeper, Francesco Antonioli while trying to block a free kick Thiago Silva. Ball into the net, Milan lead 1-0.

Only two minutes later the visitors doubled its superiority. Dutchman, Emanuelson, kick past goalkeeper Antonioli hard left leg, finished his work with Robinho.

Cesena real opportunity occurs when Vincenzo Iaquinta's header forced Cristian Abbiati did a remarkable rescue, with the ball to the outside. Cesena and then changed his tactics to make Adrian Mutu as behind Iaquinta trequartista.

Milan continued to walk away as the second half 10 minutes. Robinho to change the position to be 3-0, after he escaped the offside trap, and outwit Antonioli with a cross shot.

The Milan players are compact jump to the edge of the field, share the celebration with Gianluca Zambrotta today to celebrate the 34th anniversary.

Cesena get a goal back with his new players, Pudil, in 64 minutes. Daniele Bonera mistake in securing the defense of Milan used Pudil edge of the penalty box. Hard kick can not be muted Abbiati.

The hosts got a great chance on 82 minutes, when Iaquinta escaped from an offside position to receive quality feedback. But the volley kick countered Abbiati.

Attackers aging Milan, Pippo Inzaghi, Maxi Lopez came on in injury time. In a short time it gained a chance, but the effort did not produce a goal. Milan's victory remained in figure 3-1.

Team Line-up:
Cesena: Antonioli; Rossi, Benalouane, Rodriguez; Comotto, Santana (Martinez 82), Colucci (Guana 71), Parolo, Pudil; Quality, Iaquinta

Milan: Abbiati; Abate, Bonera, Thiago Silva, Mesbah; Nocerino, Ambrosini (Van Bommel 51), Muntari; Emanuelson; Maxi Lopez (Inzaghi 91), Robinho (El Shaarawy 77)

Juventus 3-1 Catania: Pirlo, Chielline, Quagliarella score

Juventus successfully reach three figures when facing Catania. Won 3-1, 'Old Lady' shifting AC Milan from the top.

Host Juventus Stadium Catania on Saturday (18/02/2012), the host was shocked by Pablo Barrientos scored in the fourth minute. The new Juve equalized on 22 minutes Andrea Pirlo free kick.

Catania began 66 minutes to play with 10 men after Marco Motta received a second yellow card. Superior number of players, Juve able to score two additional goals by Giorgio Chiellini and Fabio Quagliarella.

This victory led the Bianconeri are still saving a match postponed return to the top of the standings with a collection of 49 points or two points ahead of Milan. Catania while stuck in the top 14 with 27 points.

The game
Four minutes walk game, the home fans were shocked by a goal from the visitors. Pablo Barrientos kick outside the penalty box from flowing into the top right corner and could not be reached by Gianluigi Buffon.

Left behind one goal, Juve stepped up attacks targeting a goal for an equalizer. But Marco Borriello's header welcomes feedback Paolo De Ceglie still secured Kosicky Toms.

Catania heat in front of goal after a corner kick almost yielded a goal for Juve. But the effort Borriello and Claudio Marchisio just another corner kick for Juve.

Pirlo! Goal! Andrea Pirlo took Juve equalized on 22 minutes after his free-kick over the fence and tore a calf Catania goalkeeper dead Kosicky step.

Fabio Quagliarella an effort from outside the penalty box on 30 minutes only on the crossbar Catania. So is the kick two minutes later Gonzalo Bergessio are also still hit the crossbar Buffon.

The second half began, Juve took the initiative to attack directly. A Pirlo free kick three minutes after the second half dimuai still flying over the crossbar thin Catania

Quagliarella 52 minute kick from close range Emanuele Giaccherini welcomes feedback was successfully blocked.

Pirlo once again tried to pull a shot from outside the penalty box. But the ball was able to be saved Kosicky.

Catania 66 minutes to play with 10 men after Marco Motta received a second yellow card after breaking De Ceglie.

Not long ago Catania actually close to scoring. But Sergio Almiron kick from inside the penalty box after the advantage of Juve rearguard was still able to be saved Buffon.

Juve finally back ahead on 74 minutes. Giorgio Chiellini's header welcomed Pirlo's free kick goal successfully ripped Catania.

Six minutes later, Juve extended his lead. Starting from Kosicky mistake in kicking the ball, off a feed Pirlo on Quagliarella.

Quagliarella then enough free hard kick toward the goal. Although Kosicky had hit, but the ball still rolled into the goal. Score 3-1 for Juven advantage lasted until the long whistle sounded.

Teams Line-up:
Juventus: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Giaccherini, Marchisio, Pirlo, Padoin (Pepe 61 '), De Ceglie (Vucinic 68'); Borriello (Lichsteiner, Quagliarella

Catania: Kosicky; Motta, Bellusci, Legrottaglie, Marchese; Izco, Lodi (Spolli 60 '), Almiron; Gomez (Seymour 71'), Bergessio, Barrientos (Biagianti 50 ')

Real Madrid 4-0 Racing Santander: Benzema double, Ronaldo, Di Maria score

Real Madrid 4-0 win over Racing Santander, BBVA Premier League match at Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday (02/18/2012). Madrid now control the standings with 61 points, or 13 points ahead of nearest rival, Barcelona.

The first goal was created host Cristiano Ronaldo in the sixth minute. From the middle of the penalty area, Ronaldo, Kaka shipment ball into the top right corner of goalkeeper Tono.

Karim Benzema was to increase the advantage in the 45th minute. After receiving feedback from Xabi Alonso, Benzema dribbling before unleashing a shot from a narrow angle into the middle of the goal Santander.

Madrid added advantage to 3-0, thanks to Angel Di Maria scored in the 73rd minute. From outside the box, he sent the ball into submission Alonso Tono right corner of the goal with a left foot shot.

Benzema back into the list of scorers in the 89th minute. Utilizing feedback Sami Khedira, Benzema scored the ball into the top left corner of goalkeeper Tono, a right-foot shot from the middle of the penalty box.

The match also marked the release of a second yellow card for defender Racing, Risma Domingo in the 39th minute. Domingo received the sentence as it is considered to handball when anticipating Ronaldo's cross.

According to Soccernet, during the match, Madrid had the ball as much as 68 percent and created nine chances out of 23 businesses. The Santander off eight shots, without a single lead right into the target.

The lineup
Madrid: Iker Casillas, Raphael Varane, Pepe (Ricardo Carvalho 76), Marcelo, Sergio Ramos: Xabi Alonso, Esteban Granero (Sami Khedira 71), Cristiano Ronaldo, Mesut Ozil (Angel Di Maria 63; Karim Benzema, Kaka

Santander: Tono; Bernardo Espinosa Zuniga, Marc Torrejon, Domingo, Alvaro; Marcos, Jouly Papa Diop, Lautaro Acosta (Julian Luque 78), Manuel Arana Rodriguez; Khouma Babacar (Pedro Alvarez Munitis 70), Adrian Gonzalez (Christian Fernandez 44)

Sunderland 2-0 Arsenal: Richardson great-strike, Chamberlain own-goal

After receiving a crushing defeat in the Champions League, Arsenal were forced back to bite the bullet. The Gunners are now eliminated from the FA Cup after the surrender of Sunderland 0-2 in the fifth round.

A visit to the Stadium of Light on Saturday (18/02/2012), lost to Arsenal goal by Kieran Richardson in the 40th minute and an own goal made Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the 78th minute.

With this victory, Sunderland entitled to advance to the quarterfinals. The next opponent will be determined by the draw on 19 February.

Arsenal immediately apply pressure to Sunderland to be the first chance in the sixth minute. Mikel Arteta's free kick executed but the kick curled inches wide of the Sunderland goal.

Bad news for Arsenal. Team injury list getting longer now that Francis Coquelin on a stretcher out of the field and was replaced by Sebastian Squillaci five minutes later.

Aaron Ramsey violation fruitful free kick for Sunderland. Operand Lee Cattermole who met Stephane Sessegnon kick off fast. The ball was wide.

The home team back to spread the threat. James McClean leveled off a cross that could be dangerous diceploskan Sessegnon into goals if it did not secure it Lukasz Fabianski.

Gervinho! Robin van Persie get the ball and passing to Gervinho in the penalty box. Ivory Coast players kicking it be ignored so that only the corner.

When receiving feedback breakthrough Alex Song, Van Persie ditekel by John O'Shea. The Arsenal player asked for a penalty but the referee could not be granted because the judge Dachshund clean O'Shea.

Goal! Sunderland 1-0 lead. Sebastian Larsson free-kick from Thomas Vermaelen secured with a header. But the ball arrived in the path of Kieran Richardson who had hit his shot before the break Arsenal Squillaci.

Two minutes of extra time, Arsenal have not been able to create a goal back. Score 1-0 to Sunderland advantage lasted until halftime.

Sunderland took just three minutes from the kickoff of the second half for Arsenal again threatened. Sagna violation Berbah free kick from a dangerous position. Larsson returned to the show as an executor, but was off the goalpost.

Bad luck back to haunt Arsenal after Ramsey and Squillaci injury which was later replaced Thomas Rosicky and Theo Walcott.

Arsenal had the opportunity of Van Persie free kick on 68 minutes. Ball on Bardsley Philipp, who then secured by goalkeeper Simon Mignolet. Vermaelen's header then also still be captured.

Goal! Sunderland extended his lead to 2-0. Starting from behind the attacks, Oxlade-Chamberlain trying to catch the ball. Sunderland players kick the pole, Chamberlain is trying to secure the legs instead of the ball into the net and even his own.

Until the game ends, Arsenal are not able to create a goal back. Final score 2-0 to Sunderland victory.


Teams Line-up:
Sunderland: Simon Mignolet, John O'Shea, Kieran Richardson, Michael Turner, Phillip Bardsley, Sebastian Larsson, Lee Cattermole, Craig Gardner, Stephane Sessegnon, Jack Colback, James McClean

ARSENAL: Lukasz Fabianski, Bacary Sagna, Johan Djourou, Thomas Vermaelen, Francis Coquelin (Sebastien Squillaci 11 ') (Theo Walcott 54'), Mikel Arteta, Alex Song, Aaron Ramsey (Thomas Rosicky 53 '), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Yao Kouassi Gervinho, Robin van Persie

Chelsea 1-1 Birmingham: Murphy, Sturridge score

Chelsea were guilty of producing another poor performance as they failed to alleviate the pressure on under-fire manager Andre Villas-Boas when drawing 1-1 at home to Birmingham City in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Villas-Boas, who has overseen a run of just two wins in 10 Premier League games and held a heated inquest with his players following a defeat to Everton last weekend, found himself under renewed scrutiny on 20 minutes when David Murphy exploited some lacklustre defending to put the Championship side in front.

Juan Mata then saw a penalty expertly saved by Birmingham keeper Colin Doyle and with Chelsea struggling to break down their opponents, Villas-Boas responded at half-time by ruthlessly withdrawing the disappointing Fernando Torres, who is now without a goal in 22 games for club and country.

A more cohesive second-half performance was the result and the impressive Daniel Sturridge equalised just after the hour mark when heading home unmarked, but with the crowd expressing discontent at the final whistle, chief executive Ron Gourlay shaking his head in the stands and Chelsea now facing an unwelcome replay, Villas-Boas remains under considerable pressure.

Birmingham were dealt an early setback when captain Stephen Carr was forced off due to an injury but the change appeared to have no real effect on the visiting defence in what was an accomplished Birmingham performance in the first half at Stamford Bridge.

Torres, who after six minutes marked 21 hours of football without a goal, was rather isolated in attack as a midfield containing Ramires, John Obi Mikel and Raul Meireles looked somewhat uninspired while Frank Lampard sat on the bench.

However, when Chelsea fell behind after 20 minutes it was due to a defensive lapse. The home side defended horribly from a corner as Curtis Davies tried and failed to execute an overhead kick, and Branislav Ivanovic appeared to turn his back on the ball as Murphy thumped home from close range.

Inside two minutes Chelsea should have been level. Ramires took possession of the ball in the box and drew a clumsy challenge from Wade Elliott to earn a penalty. However, Mata, who has been a rare glimmer of hope in an otherwise traumatic season at Stamford Bridge, saw his penalty tipped onto the post by a fine save from Colin Doyle.

It was an exasperating moment for Villas-Boas and his men, who were struggling to carve out clear-cut chances against the Championship side and could not afford to pass up a penalty. They were being restricted to shots from range, and when Sturridge did find Torres with a cross the Spaniard was unable to get a clean shot away under pressure from the excellent Curtis Davies.

David Luiz, in full PlayStation mode, did embark on one marauding run forward to win a free kick, from which the Brazilian defender forced Doyle into a smart save, while Sturridge also threatened with a lovely piece of thigh control and a stunning volley following a header back from Torres.

However, Chelsea were largely unimpressive and chants of "sacked in the morning" and "Jose Mourinho" reverberated from the visiting end. The lively Nathan Redmond tested Petr Cech with a low effort as Birmingham sought to extend their lead on the break before Chelsea were denied again when Mata saw a header saved by Doyle just before half-time.

The response from the Chelsea manager was to withdraw Torres at half time after yet another ineffectual display from the striker. Doing so at such an early juncture represented a scathing judgement of a player who has not scored in 22 games for club and country and also heralded the return of Didier Drogba from the African Cup of Nations.

The Ivorian looked lively following his introduction but Chelsea were almost undone by familiar failings again as more slack defending from a corner allowed Redmond to fire over the bar with a fierce first-time effort.

Villas-Boas sought to change things again just before the hour mark as Salomon Kalou replaced Mikel and Mata was asked to move into a central area to play off Drogba. The change quicky resulted in the Spaniard having a good chance as he pulled down a long ball in the box and fired wide with his right foot.

Mata was involved again when Chelsea drew level on 61 minutes. The Spaniard took possession in a central area and spread the ball wide to Ivanovic, who delivered a teasing cross from the right. Sturridge was left completely unmarked and directed the ball just inside the far post with a lovely header.

The England international had been Chelsea's most effective player and subsequently won his side a corner off Murphy as he continued to trouble the visiting defence. The set piece was cleared into the path of Meireles, who saw his low drive deflected up and just over the bar.

Birmingham, missing strikers Nikola Zigic and Marlon King, were blunt in attack although Jordan Mutch did test Cech with one firm strike from a free kick after he was brought down 25 yards from goal. Redmond was also gifted with a fine chance late on but fired his shot straight at the Chelsea keeper.

Looking to secure a win that, however unconvincing, would have eased some of the pressure on his shoulders, Villas-Boas threw on Lampard but his decision to make Mata the fall guy was met with discontent from the home supporters.

Further boos greeted the final whistle, while Gourlay and chairman Bruce Buck also looked rather displeased following confirmation that Chelsea must now visit St Andrew's in a replay.

Source: Eurosport

TEAMS: Chelsea: Cech, Ivanovic, Luiz, Cahil, Bertrand, Ramires, Mikel, Meireles, Sturridge, Torres, Mata. Subs: Hilario, Bosingwa, Essien, Lampard, Malouda, Kalou, Drogba. /// Birmingham: Doyle, Carr, Davies, Ibanez, Murphy, Redmond, Mutch, Fahey, Gomis, Elliott, Rooney. Subs: Butland, Caldwell, Spector, Burke, Reilly, Asante, Jervis.

Fiorentina 0-3 Napoli: Cavani great-double

Napoli achieve perfect results from the trip to Fiorentina. Two goals from Edinson Cavani and another by Ezequiel Lavezzi gave convincing 3-0 victory Partenopei.

Compete at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, Friday (17/02/2012), Napoli did not have to wait long to open up his lead. The game has been running for three minutes as the visitors opened the scoring through Cavani.

Cooperation between the 'The Three Tenor' Ezequiel Lavezzi and Marek Hamsik ended with Edinson Cavani Fiorentina managed to break the offside trap. Cavani flick deceive goalkeeper Artur Boruc and change the score finished 1-0.

Fiorentina then tried to reply by Marco Cassani volley Juan Manuel Vargas to continue crossing, but the effort was fruitless.

The visitors almost had it attempts to increase the advantage Cavani Hamsik not grab a corner kick floated over the bar. While the other attacks through raw by Christian Maggio's header off the post.

Napoli could only extended his lead in the second half, exactly 55 minutes. Successful pursuit of a breakthrough bait that is released Hamsik, Cavani directing the ball into the near post when faced with Fiorentina goalkeeper. Napoli 2-0 lead.

In Lavezzi almost 62 minutes the visitors' advantage to adding a kick if he did not release very well driven Boruc.

In the period of injury time to ensure Napoli came home with a 3-0 victory. Starting from behind the handkerchief, Lavezzi made ​​it through last Salifu temnakan release towards the near post which again led to the birth of a goal.

Teams Line-up:

Fiorentina: Boruc; Gamberini, Natali, Nastasic; Cassani, Behrami (Salifu 46), Montolivo, Olivera (Marchionni 64), Vargas (Cerci 75); Amauri, Jovetic

Napoli: Rosati; Campagnaro (Grava 12), Cannavaro, Britos; Maggio, Dzemaili, Inler, Dossena; Hamsik (Gargano 70), Lavezzi, Cavani (Pandev 74)