On Wednesday night Thierry Henry handled the ball before sending in a cross that William Gallas (who else) headed into the Republic of Ireland's goal. It was a goal that sent Les Blues to South Africa 2010 at the expense of Giovanni Trapattoni's men in green. It is a goal ... Click to continue reading...

To echo our host's views on this, what took place between France and Ireland on Wednesday night really was a travesty. And lo and behold, here to rub salt in still-fresh wounds is soccer's top authority, FIFA.
For those who don't know, FIFA is about as honest, fair-minded and interested in bettering the world as your average African dictator -- and even that's probably an insult to African dictators. Click to continue reading...

Benny Feilhaber and a pair of his foes from Wednesday night's friendly will once again join forces to try to send Aarhus past Aalborg while Michael Parkhurst and Nordsjaelland will be looking for three points in Koge. Click to continue reading...

As you're probably aware, Brazilian football (CBF and CONMEBOL for that matter) have no respect for the international break. So two matches took place in Brazil on Wednesday night one for Copa Sudamericana and one for the Brasileiro. And it was enough for the biggest collective nervous breakdown, I've ever seen.

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On Saturday night, Russia defeated Slovenia 2-1 in the first leg of their World Cup Playoff, in Russia. Russia had gone 2-0 up, thanks to a double from Diniyar Bilyaletdinov, however Slovenia scored in the 88th minute with a goal from Nejc Pecnik, that has kept the Slovenians alive in the tie, especially with a crucial away goal.

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Singapore v Thailand 1-3
Persitara v Persebaya 1-2
Persitara v Persema 1-2
Johor v Terengganu 2-4
Muang Thong United v Chonburi 1-1
Geylang United v Albirex Niigata 1-0
Tampines Rovers v SAF 1-2
Gombak United v Woodlands 1-2
Albirex Niigata v SAF 1-3
Woodlands v SAF 1-4
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Greece came under attack last night by a rampant Ukraine team looking to put the disappointment of several missed tournaments behind them and now they have it all to do on Wednesday night away from home too. I've gotta say, getting a result in the Ukraine will be harder than ... Click to continue reading...

The Russian's may have a slight edge on Slovenia going into the second leg on Wednesday night, but they also have an unfair advantage and the 'X' factor you'd bet your house on... so I'm just going to go as far as calling it now. Expect Russia to be in ... Click to continue reading...

The Round of 16 is in the books, and more highly-regarded names have fallen by the wayside. I'll weave in the recap of the last round as we set the stage for the next. Voting for the quarterfinal round ends Wednesday night, so get your votes in now,... Click to continue reading...

They hate being lumped together. Which is as good a reason as any for writing about them together.And, yet again, it's an article that I don't really want to write. Another article about how the sections of idiots that both Rangers and Celtic have in their support are making numpties of us all.On Wednesday night Rangers fans got involved with police in Romania. Click to continue reading...

It's funny how when you're playing well and in good form you find things going your way, little bits of luck that can help decide a game.

I think it's fair to say we got a bit of that yesterday against Wolves. You certainly wouldn't have put too much money on the final scoreline after the first twenty minutes.

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Happy Friday to you all,

we should probably start with the news that Stan Kroenke is on threshold of the 30% which would require him to make an offer for all the shares in Arsenal. We've watched him draw ever closer in the last few months, his intentions remain very much a mystery. What you can say though is that with the 100 shares he bought from Peter Hill-Wood what is happening is being done with the full knowledge of the board.

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Two snippettas of news (I know there is no such word, but it is gone 10.30pm in the UK and the gas fire has been on for a couple of hours and I couldn't go jiving because I pulled a muscle jumping up and down in the Ems on wednesday night, so I am allowed [...] Click to continue reading...

Rafael Benitez insists he does not fear for his job even though Liverpool now need a miracle to reach the last 16 of the Champions League.
The Liverpool boss had seen victory snatched from his team by Lyon, who equalised through Lisandro Lopez in the dying seconds of their Group E clash at the Stade Gerland on Wednesday night. Click to continue reading...

Fernando Torres has undergone tests at a private hospital as Liverpool look to find a cure for their talisman's groin injury.
The Anfield hierarchy are desperate for their Spain striker to avoid surgery as they attempt to put Liverpool's season back on track after six defeats in eight games. Click to continue reading...

Lyon coach Claude Puel has assured Liverpool they will be doing their all to beat Fiorentina, despite already securing qualifcation.
Liverpool's hopes of reaching the last 16 of the Champions League is out of their hands after Lisandro Lopez's dramatic late goal denied the English side all three points in France on Wednesday night. Click to continue reading...

Club captain Cesc Fabregas notched a brace as a dominant Arsenal all but ensured qualification to the Champions League Round of 16 with a resounding 4-1 victory over Dutch champions AZ Alkmaar on Wednesday night. Cesc score in the 26th and 53rd minutes in the most straightforward of wins. A fit-again Samir Nasri (minute 43)and Abou [. Click to continue reading...

Phew, writing something vaguely interesting (even for me) at this time of the night here� is hard enough. Where do I start? I know, I'll start� with a Lithuanian most of you have forgotten about.

I was watching (albeit very briefly) Inter at Livorno the other day. It finished 2-0 to Inter btw.

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The United States U-17 team takes on Italy in a round of 16 match-up Wednesday night in Kaduna, looking to advance against the European powers in the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Click to continue reading...

Where do you draw the line when it comes to Fernando Torres' fitness? That's the question I've been asking myself ever since I wrote yesterday's piece on Steve Gerrard's absence from the squad for Wednesday night's European tilt against Lyon. I read, re-read, and then read Rafa's comments regarding the injury numerous times before coming [. Click to continue reading...

Defiant Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is adamant his side can claim a vital victory in Lyon on Wednesday night.
The Anfield boss watched on as his side capitulated 3-1 against Fulham on Saturday, a result which leaves them languishing outside the top four and one which made it six defeats in the last seven matches. Click to continue reading...

Missouri State Bears, Gerard Barbero (2012)

The Bears play their final regular season home game this year on Wednesday, November 4, at 1 p.m. when they face the Evansville Aces at Plaster Field. A win will guarantee the Conference Championship for the Bear's, giving them 22 points in 9 games with one remaining.

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Rafa Benitez has claimed success at Liverpool should not be measured in trophies.
The Merseysiders pride themselves as being the most successful club in England, with 18 titles and five European Cups.
But Benitez, who takes Liverpool into a week that could decide their Champions League fate after Saturday's shock 3-1 defeat at Fulham, said: "I don't agree when people say that you have to win trophies. Click to continue reading...

Thanks to an NSC reader's diligence (and Spanish), we have a proper video report of ambitious Aston Villa keeper Brad Guzan's lights out display on Wednesday night. I thought it deserved it's own post.- Greg Seltzer Click to continue reading...

Alejandro Bedoya started and went the full 90 as rebro tied the title challengers from Stockholm on Wednesday night. Click to continue reading...

Alberto Aquilani is expected to make his debut for Liverpool against Arsenal on Wednesday night but Arsene Wenger has revealed that the Italian could have been donning the red shirt of the home side.
Aquilani joined Liverpool from Roma for a fee of £20 million over the summer but has been prevented from making his debut due to injury. Click to continue reading...

Alejandro Bedoya is expected to start for rebro on Wednesday night as they travel to the capital in hopes of stealing a Europa League spot in the final two games. Click to continue reading...

While a Liverpool versus Arsenal match is always an interesting affair, the prospect of seeing two stars make their Premier League season debuts in the match makes the game all the more interesting.Arsenal's Samir Nasri and Liverpool's big money signing Alberto Aquilani are both set to make their season debuts in Wednesday night's Carling Cup match between Liverpool and Arsenal. Click to continue reading...

Lucas Leiva had a great game against Man Utd on Sunday.
I have been his biggest critic since he first joined Liverpool a couple of seasons ago.
But I have to say he was very good yesterday in central midfield alongside Mascherano.
He tackled like a man possessed, winning virtually every challenge he went into. Click to continue reading...

... it's gonna be the Yankees that the Phillies have to put in their place to take the World Series again.� Be there, starting Wednesday night ... as two ex-Cleveland aces go up against each other in their new(er) uniforms. That's CC vs. Cliff Lee.� Let's go, Phillies, you can do it!

And I love hearing that George Will has gone after Dick for his "dithering" comment noting that a little "dithering" by the Bushies might have been helpful before invading Iraq.

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DC United exited the CONCACAF Champions League on Wednesday night. United needed San Juan Jabloteh to beat Marathon. Instead, Marathon finished in second-place in Group B with a 4-2 win over Jabloteh. Jerry Palacios had a second-half hat-trick for Marathon. Click to continue reading...

Alexandre Pato's two goals in AC Milan's stunning Champions League victory over Real Madrid on Wednesday night may just have turned... Click to continue reading...

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has urged Reds fans to give fit-again Alberto Aquilani time to adapt to English football.
Aquilani, who joined the Reds in the summer from Roma, made his first appearance in a Liverpool shirt on Wednesday night for the reserves as he continues his recovery from ankle surgery. Click to continue reading...

Playing on the road against Group A's worst team, the Houston Dynamo couldn't get the win to send them to the quarterfinals. Instead, they exited the CONCACAF Champions League on Wednesday night, losing 3-2 to Isidro Metapan at the Tiburcio Carías Andino. Metapan opened the scoring through Elian Montes in the 7th, and were up 2-0 a minute later when Anel Canales scored. Click to continue reading...

Missouri Southern Lions, Randi Russell (Joplin)

Missouri Southern Lions 0
Missouri Western 1
The Missouri Western Griffons scored the match's only goal four minutes into the second half to defeat the Missouri Southern Lions 1-0 Wednesday night (Oct. Click to continue reading...