Soccer Blogs Posts Tagged quarterfinals

Italian, Spanish Clubs Courting Mastroeni

2008-09-27T01:32:00+00:00

Overseas interest in Colorado Rapids midfielder Pablo Mastroeni is at an all-time high right now, with two possible countries emerging as his most likely destination for next year: Spain and Italy.Mastroeni has always spoken of his desire to ply his trade in Europe before he calls it a career. Italian club Cagliari has expressed interest in the US international midfielder in the past, as have several Serie B clubs, but the newest teams to enter the hunt are reportedly Spain's Malaga and Real Betis.

The Ozarks Friday High School Soccer Report

2008-09-06T04:51:53+00:00

Kickapoo Chiefs - 5
Nixa Eagles - 0
From the Eagles website: The game was back and forth for the first 10 minutes but Kickapoo found the net first off of a defensive mistake. The Chiefs would tally 3 more goals in the first half the last one coming on a questionable penalty kick call.

Peter Reid Becomes New Manager of...Thailand??

2008-09-02T18:40:00+00:00

Here's one of those random news stories we read about every season:

Born in the same Liverpool suburb as current well-known midfielders Steven Gerrard and Joey Barton, Peter Reid had a solid playing career, most notably at Bolton, Everton, and Manchester City. He won the FA Cup and old First Division twice (both at Everton).

Are CONCACAF Officials Biased toward the US?

2008-08-26T21:37:41+00:00

Supporters of the United States national team (myself included) have complained openly and often about the officiating we've received at the last two world cups including an apparent handball on Torston Frings on the goal line in the 2002 Quarterfinals which was missed by EPL official Hugh Dallas and the almost criminal call by Dr.

Olympic Women’s Semifinals Monday Include USA vs Japan

2008-08-17T20:43:49+00:00

From the US Soccer website

The U.S. team will play Japan in the semifinal at Beijing Workers Stadium on Monday, August 18th. The match kicks off at 8:00 am CT and will be broadcast live on MSNBC, Universal HD and the NBC Olympic Soccer Channel.

The Americans have made the semifinal round in all nine world championships FIFA has held for women?

Olympic Women’s Semifinals Monday Include USA vs Japan

2008-08-17T20:43:49+00:00

From the US Soccer website

The Americans have made the semifinal round in all nine world championships FIFA has held for women's soccer, including the last four Olympic Games.

USA Women Through to Semis After Beating Canada 2-1 + Preview Of Semifinals

2008-08-17T04:54:00+00:00

USA Women Olympic Match Report from du Nord reader Adam.

Quarterfinals:
-Fri Aug 15
USA 2-1 Canada

After a marathon match that included a rain delay and extra-time, the US emerged from the quarterfinals victorious over regional rivals Canada.

The US took the lead in the 12th minute when Angela Hucles tapped in a header from Heather O'Reilly.

Olympics: Men's soccer quarterfinals (Your Running Commentary)

2008-08-16T13:25:45+00:00

Good morning folks. The Olympic men's soccer quarterfinals kick off today with four quality match-ups. the games have taken place or are taking place this morning, but since they aren't being shown live I am not posting results until later today.

Here are today's match-ups:

Brazil vs.

Let's Kick Some Belgian Ass

2008-08-15T16:40:42+00:00

Tomorrow we enter the Olympic soccer quarterfinals where we face Belgium. In this post I'll try a new format for a match preview, so sit back and enjoy the read.

More Pre-Game Analysis

2008-08-15T01:30:36+00:00

It sounds like Lindsey Dolich likes the USWNT's chances - but is NOT taking Canada lightly (nor are we). There were major doubts that Swede Pia Sundhage would pull the strings for a team left reeling after the loss of superlative striker Abby Wambach. But, somehow, Sundhage delicately guided a vulnerable U.

Africa in the Olympic Quarterfinals

2008-08-14T18:05:00+00:00

While we lament the loss of the Nigerian Super Falcons in the Women's Olympic football tournament, praise must be heaped on the African men, who all swept into the quarterfinals of the men's Olympic tournament.

One thing we know for sure is that Africa will be represented in the semi-finals, as Nigeria take on Ivory Coast in the last eight.

Grant Wahl Says What I Was Thinking...

2008-08-13T18:32:00+00:00

...but am not a good enough writer to communicate. Here you go, I suggest checking it out.

He's right you know. Commentator Marcelo Balboa said during the Dutch telecast something to the effect of "get your yellow card suspension over with now before the quarterfinals" I have to respectfully disagree.

USA men tumble out of Olympic Tournament

2008-08-13T17:51:42+00:00

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The task was already going to be tough, but when U.S. Olympic defender Michael Orozco drew a red card just four minutes into the U.S. team's crucial Olympic match against Nigeria, the job turned into trying to swim in a shark tank with your foot cut off.

So much for that.

2008-08-13T12:49:06+00:00

I watched the first two USA games, and they were pretty underwhelming. This doesn't surprise me. Playing with 10 men, U.S. soccer team eliminated by Nigeria BEIJING (AP) -- Promise Isaac and Victor Obinna scored Wednesday to lead Nigeria over a 10-man United States team 2-1, earning a place in the quarterfinals of the Olympic football [.

Still Soaring … So Some Sundry Soccer Stuff … Sorry (non)Soccer Surfers and Smatterers!

2008-08-13T11:27:35+00:00

Wow, wow, wow. Even the Phillies' loss has not dampened my amazement and feeling of great good fortune. The USWNT is through to the quarterfinals (not too surprising) and has won their group (pretty darn surprising) and is starting to score some goals (excellent news). To date, five different people have scored, [.

Beijing Olympics: Adu and Bradley to miss Nigeria match

2008-08-13T01:20:29+00:00

Jozy Altidore meets the Nigerians

A big day in US soccer as the men's national team take on the Nigerians, the 1996 Olympic winners. A win or a draw should see them through the quarterfinals. They had a golden opportunity to seal the deal against the Netherlands but were undone by a 93rd minute equalizer by Gerald Sibon.

USA Women Win Group And Advance

2008-08-12T15:48:00+00:00

Despite their poor start in game 1 the USA women won for the second straight match today and finished first in their group, after Norway were blown out by Japan.

The USA beat New Zealand 4-0 today, while Japan won 5-1 over Norway.

That means the group stage ended like this:

6 USA (GD +3)
6 Norway (GD -1)
4 Japan
1 New Zealand

The USA will now face Canada in the Quarterfinals on Fri Aug 15 in Shanghai.

What Should the US Lineup be VS. Nigeria

2008-08-12T15:17:44+00:00

With the deciding game of the group stage coming up tomorrow for the US men, Peter Nowak has the most difficult decision of his career to make. A win or a draw sees the US advance to the quarterfinals of the Olympics, so the right lineup will make the whole difference. The most troubling part of the [.

Olympics: U.S. women top New Zealand, win group

2008-08-12T15:07:39+00:00

NEWS: They began their Olympic campaign with a shocking loss last week. On Tuesday, they closed out the first round by winning their group. Talk about turning the tables around. The U.S. women are in the quarterfinals after a convincing...

Who should the USA start vs. Nigeria?

2008-08-12T12:13:31+00:00

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The task is simple, but far from easy. Avoid defeat against Nigeria and the U.S. men's Olympic team advances to the quarterfinals of the tournament. Secure a victory against Nigeria and the Americans advance AND avoid facing Argentina in the quarters.

US Women Must Win To Advance

2008-08-11T18:19:25+00:00

From the US Soccer website:

U.S. WOMEN TO FACE NEW ZEALAND IN SHENYANG; WIN CLINCHES SPOT IN QUARTERS:
The U.S. Olympic Women's Soccer Team will face New Zealand on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at the Shenyang Olympic Sports Center Stadium with a win guaranteeing a spot in the quarterfinals. The USA currently sits second in Group G with three points behind Norway (six points) and a win over the Kiwis will clinch the second spot in the group, earning a quarterfinal match against the winner of Group F.

US Women Seek Win To Advance to Olympic Quarterfinals

2008-08-11T18:19:25+00:00

From the US Soccer website:

U.S. WOMEN TO FACE NEW ZEALAND IN SHENYANG; WIN CLINCHES SPOT IN QUARTERS:
The U.S. Olympic Women???s Soccer Team will face New Zealand on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at the Shenyang Olympic Sports Center Stadium with a win guaranteeing a spot in the quarterfinals. The USA currently sits second in Group G with three points behind Norway (six points) and a win over the Kiwis will clinch the second spot in the group, earning a quarterfinal match against the winner of Group F.

Women’s Olympic Soccer Updates

2008-08-11T16:05:39+00:00

I've been taking some time this morning to catch up on Olympic soccer news and, in particular, how the Swedish team is doing. Their performance at the Olympics has paralleled that of the USWNT in ways that have surprised me, as I thought they'd be one of the stronger sides coming out of the [...]SHARETHIS.

A look back at the USA-Netherlands match

2008-08-11T14:20:41+00:00

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It's okay to admit it. The U.S. Olympic team's 2-2 tie vs. the Netherlands feels like a loss, doesn't it? Just seconds from the biggest win in U.

Olympics Final Result: U.S.-Netherlands

2008-08-10T22:36:28+00:00

Before the Olympics began, U.S. midfielder Freddy Adu predicted the Americans would turn a few heads.

"A lot of people aren't giving us a chance to make it out of that group, but we're going to surprise a lot of people," he said. "I think we have a real good shot when you add guys like Brian McBride, Michael Parkhurst and Brad Guzan in goal.

USA Ties Netherlands 2-2, Netherlands Come Back in Final Minute

2008-08-10T14:18:56+00:00

The USA was so close to advancing to the quarterfinals. They held a 2-1 lead until the last minute of the game, but the Dutch came back for the tie. The USA would have been through, but now have to win against Nigeria to guarantee their place in the quarterfinals. The US went down early when a cross [.

Premiership Preview–8. Manchester City

2008-08-07T16:41:30+00:00

Manchester City's 2007-2008 campaign was their best since rejoining the Premiership after a few years of purgatory in England's lower levels. Manager Sven-Göran Eriksson compiled a very respectable 19-11-15 record in his first year on the job, guiding the club to a 9th-place finish, a trip to the Carling Cup quarterfinals, and a berth [.

Premiership Preview--8. Manchester City

2008-08-07T14:17:00+00:00

USA women fall to Norway in Olympic opener

2008-08-06T16:57:41+00:00

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Four minutes, two goals, one stunning loss.

The U.S. women's Olympic team got off to a terrible start on Wednesday, giving up two goals in the first four minutes as Norway shut down the Americans, 2-0, in the opening match of the tournament.

Champions League: The Draw for Round Three

2008-08-03T03:30:00+00:00

Heading into Friday's draw for Champions League third round qualifying fixtures, Atletico Madrid was the name all the big boys were hoping to avoid. Based on their status as Champions League participants for the first time in 12 seasons, La Liga's fourth-place team could have been drawn against the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal or Juventus.