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Last one out of Robertson Stadium, turn off the lights, eh?
It's not exactly that dire, but the club from South Texas finds itself in a state of alarming
flux. Let's look at the score sheet:
Ricardo Clark, the team's rock in midfield, is reportedly in the final stages of signing with
Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany.
The Taca De Portugal Round 16 action took place today as teams looked to move to the quarter
finals. Sporting got a scare from minnows Mafra as Sporting jumped to a 4-1 lead before Mafra
clawed their way back to lose 4-3. Sporting's goals came from Matias Fernandez, Carrico, Carlos
Saleiro and Yannick while Mafra got a hat trick from Chengdong.
The third round of the Carlsberg Cup got under way today as the twelve teams remaining in the
tournament look for an automatic spot in the UEFA Europa League next season.Group A- Academica
defeated Estoril 2-1 on first half goals by Eder and Lito while Estoril's marker came from
Antchouet, FC Porto will take on Leixoes on Tuesday.
Sporting Braga have found their replacement for recently departed Joao Pereira as they pick up 26
year old Miguel Garcia from Olhanense for $50,000 Euros, Garcia spent the past two seasons in Italy
playing for Reggina before returning to Portugal this season. Cristiano on the other hand is on his
way out of Portugal as the 26 year old Brazilian striker is headed to Greece to suit up for PAOK
Braga has opened the 2010 campaign of the Superliga the same way they ended 2009 and that is with a
victory over Nacional. Braga's markers came from Vandinho with the game only four minutes old and
then another in the second half from Andre Leone at the 57th mark for a 2-0 win. The win moves
Braga into sole spot of the Superliga for the time being with 36 points at the halfway mark of the
Benfica have started their 2010 with a victory over Rio Ave on the road, as the Eagles keep pace
with Braga as both clubs are on top of the Portuguese League with 36 points a piece. Benfica got an
early second half goal from Javier Saviola and it was all that the club needed in their 1-0
victory.Earlier today Sporting got a late marker from defender Tonel to defeat Leixoes 1-0 and move
into
Benfica and Braga's fight at the top spot continues as both teams came out winners today and moved
clear of third place Porto by six points. Benfica went into Madeira and crushed Maritimo 5-0,
Javier Saviola continued his hot hand when he opened the scoring after mad scramble in front of the
Maritimo net.
Kansas City's new digs, now under construction and set for a 2011 opening. It does look pretty
good, eh?
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For you MLS freaks here's a little something to chew on while wondering whether the new grounds
in Kansas City will really be open in 2011 as planned: (Hint: few things are as boringly
predictable as MLS stadiums taking longer than expected to erect and open.
Portuguese sports daily A Bola is reporting that Benfica is chasing Robinho, who is on the fast
track out of Manchester City. Read it here in Portuguese.
Robinho's signing by City might be one of the worst financial decisions made by a football club
in history; certainly one of the most expensive with the least return on investment.
Braga continue their remarkable season with another victory over the big three. Braga got a lone
marker in the first half by Paulo Cesar when the player made a nifty move around the Sporting
defender and let a hard low shot go which deflected of another Sporting defender into the net.
Braga have regained their three point lead on Benfica with the latter set to host Guimaraes today
looking
In the stands frequently brings you top quality articles and updates you on the major
leagues in Europe but I thought that maybe I should give a brief update on whats going on in France
and Portugal. If theres any leagues that people want me to do an update for (within reason), I will
aim to do so.
