The Kasier Chiefs put in a confident performance in the first half against Manchester United, and they were unlucky not to take the lead when Vidic cleared a shot off the line. But the Premier League champions found their feet late on in the half, Martin broke down the left hand side and his cross was fired home by Ryan Giggs’ right foot. Early in the second half Wayne Rooney scored, coolly slotting home past the keeper. And then United put together a super move ending with Rooney’s cushioned header being turned home by youngster Tom Cleverly. In the final stages Frazier Campbell hit a low shot across the keeper for the killer fourth.
Australia shocked New Zealand 34-19 in the Tri-Nations in Sydney to win the Bledisloe Cup. Tries from Ryan Cross, Peter Hynes, Rocky Elsom and James Horwill secured a bonus point for the Wallabies, who now top the table with nine points from the All Blacks and South Africa, both of whom have five and have played a game more. Mils Muliaina, Andrew Hore and Andrew Ellis crossed for the Kiwis. Australia began like a house on fire and raced into a 10-0 lead after only 12 minutes as New Zealand seemed to miss captain Richie McCaw at the breakdown, struggling with discipline in defence.
Scott Dixon took care of business on Saturday in the Rexall Edmonton Indy while many of his IndyCar Series competitors took themselves out of the running. Dixon didn’t have the fastest car in the IndyCar Series’ Canadian debut, but the 27-year-old New Zealander definitely had the fastest pit crew. A brilliant final pit stop by the No. 9 Target/Ganassi Racing squad vaulted Dixon ahead of Penske Racing teammates Helio Castroneves and Ryan Briscoe, and he drove away to an uncontested six-second victory, his fifth win of the season.
Germany claimed the UEFA European Under-19 Championship trophy for the first time despite playing more than half the final against Italy with ten men. Goals from Lars Bender, Richard Sukuta-Pasu and Timo Gebhart secured victory in an eventful decider in Jablonec.
L’Italia Under 19 di Francesco Rocca perde 3-1 la finale dell’Europeo di categoria, nonostante una buona parte di gara in superiorità numerica. Vittoria meritata per i tedeschi, che hanno giocato meglio.
Spaniard Carlos Sastre was poised to win the Tour de France after surprisingly resisting Australia’s Cadel Evans in the 53km time-trial. Spaniard Carlos Sastre was poised to win the Tour de France after surprisingly resisting Australia’s Cadel Evans in the 53km time-trial. Stage 20 from Cerilly to Saint Amand Montrond was won by German Stefan Schumacher. Gerolsteiner’s Schumacher, who also won the first time-trial of the race, clocked a best time of one hour three minutes and 50 seconds to beat Swiss Fabian Cancellara by 21 seconds, with Luxembourg’s Kim Kirchen coming home third.
Lo spagnolo della Csc Sastre difende senza problemi la maglia gialla nella penultima tappa, 53 chilometri a cronometro, e domani sfilerà a Parigi da leader. Sul podio al momento pure l’australiano Cadel Evans e l’austriaco Bernie Kohl. Al tedesco Schumacher il successo di giornata davanti a Cancellara.
A second half goal from the highly-rated Marek Hamsik sent Napoli through.
Davanti a 60mila spettatori la squadra di Reja batte il Panionios 1-0 nel ritorno del terzo turno di Intertoto e approda al secondo turno preliminare di Uefa grazie ad un gol di Marek Hamsik.
Chelsea stormed into the lead against Chengdu when Shaun Wright-Phillips chipped a ball through to Anelka who simply rounded the keeper to score. The Blues, who were barely having to break sweat to control the game, got the second just after the half hour, Anelka was set free down the right who passed to Kalou to convert into the empty net. Chengdu’s embarrassment was confirmed in the 38th minute when Kalou cut in from the left, cut-back to Frank Lampard who buried the third. (First half highlights here.) The Blues’ continued to toy with their opponents after the break, and seconds after coming on for Terry, Joe Cole was freed by Anelka, and he scored with ease. Looking to rack up a cricket score, Carvalho’s left wing cross was fluffed by the Blades’ defence, leaving Di Santo free for number five. The rout was completed with further goals from Joe Cole (fancy flick) and Wright-Phillips.
Dundee were the first to score, Prince Buaben heading in Warren Feeney’s cross on 25 minutes. Henry levelled just 26 seconds later, finding the net at the second attempt. Barca brought on Lionel Messi at the break, and the Argentinean magician went on the score a second half hat-trick (first, second and third goals), with Samuel Eto’o bagging the other goal.
The home side shocked Roma with goals from Moreno, Stancu and Neaga, Vucinic pulled one back for the Italians.
La prima amichevole stagionale dei giallorossi coincide con una sconfitta: romeni subito in vantaggio con Moreno, nella ripresa raddoppio di Stancu e terza rete di Neaga. Di Vucinic, nel finale, l’unico gol dei vicecampioni d’Italia.
