France, Portugal struggled looking for tickets

PARIS - France to the 2010 World Cup qualifying, while the team laden with star players, Portugal struggled to win 1-0 over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the playoffs the first match on Wednesday.

Nicolas Anelka gives France 1-0 victory over Ireland in Dublin when the 1998 world champion and 2006 world runner-up has the advantage ahead of the tournament playoffs both in Paris, Wednesday.

Chelsea striker, Anelka scored the crucial away goal on 18 minutes last match at Croke Park when kicking a player is infected Sean St. Wong and the ball bounced past Irish goalkeeper, Shay Given.

Irish-mempersia miserably best chance in the first scene when the experiment through Liam Lawrence missed kick close range.

"This is an advantage to us by the second match in Paris but our team has seen how Ireland is very difficult to overcome.

"There is one more game before we open the door to the final qualifying. What we do here is very good but time is 90 minutes a match we must overcome,''said the head of the French team, Thierry Henry.

Head of team Ireland, Robbie Keane refused to believe that the chances his team reached the end.

"Managers say we must believe that we will get there (Paris) and won. No need to question that we could do. We had a great team like Italy before and managed to get a good decision,''Keane said.

In Lisbon, Portugal advanced to the semi-final 2006 edition of the tournament struggled and played without the injured Cristiano Ronaldo.

It was almost a night of disaster Portugal, but the bar when a rescue attempt failed to penetrate the gate of their opponents, including two dangerous experiment in the final scene.

Defense Porto, Bruno Alves scored through a header in a single match to-31 minutes.

Header hit the bar before Senijad Ibricic experiment in dramatic scenes which saw the end of headers Bosnian striker, Edin Dzeko hit the bar while Zlatan Muslimovic volleyball also lost.

"We must work hard. Bosnia is not an easy team, they are arranged. We won and it is the most important thing.

"In the second match later, we term it is more difficult. However, we have the advantage and we will attack,''said Alves.

In the meantime, the team is not given high hopes Slovenia and Ukraine are in a position to approach the final.

Despite losing 2-1 to Russia in Moscow, a network Nejc Pecnik on two last-minute match, giving Slovenia hopes that they can also qualify for the second time the World Cup playoffs by the second match on Wednesday.

Ukraine, which advanced to the quarter-finals of the tournament in 2006, also grew confident to qualify was the second consecutive World Cup after binding to the 2004 European champions Greece 0-0 in Athens.

In Moscow, Everton midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov scored two goals for the team Guus Hiddink, Russia Pecnik network before the end of the tournament scene.

"It's frustrating when you allow your opponent scored on the end of the tournament scene, but we should blame themselves,''said Hiddink.

Slovenia coach, Matjaz Kek said he was disappointed with the decision of the tournament but his team still have the opportunity to add light to qualify.

Greece and Ukraine clash over a network without the Olympic Stadium which was witnessed by 50.000 spectators to attack Greece, Giorgos Samaras and players Ukraine, Taras Mikhalik mempersia-miserably best chance in the second scene. - AFP

Sory England Your team Still Not Good

England failed to block Brazil

DOHA - Brazil is in the correct path to the final preparations in the football World Cup next year when comfortable 1-0 win over England in the second row here, felt even numbers thin network.

Beautiful header by striker Villareal, Nilmar becomes decisive match which is always dominated world champion five times this.

Who missed a penalty by Luis Fabiano ensure England led by Wayne Rooney for the first time, continue to compete until the end of the game.

However, overall proves how Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard for the rest wounded, indispensable and must be fit for the final in South Africa next year.

Brazil did not show changes in the pace required to block opponents such as Spain in South Africa, next year.

Twelve days after the father for the first time, support Rooney leads England role after John Terry became the ninth player waived for injury.

Joleon Lescott as team leader in fixed, while Fabio Capello also modify the middle at the end when Michael Carrick injured ankle that allows Jermaine Jenas made his first appearance in over a year period.

Rooney to reach-57 appearance at the age of 24 years, also supported in part by the attack Darren Bent.

Given England only won three of their last 22 meetings with Brazil, twitchy action among the players already support is expected.

Matthew Upson for example, appear to be affected to leave his team exposed two times in a short period of consecutive loss when the ball away in the UK.

Rembatan one that is not controlled by Felipe Melo and failure Nilmar make umpanan latitude opportunity to prove it is not used until 23 minutes to get a chance to witness Brazil.

Umpanan wise Kaka above Wes Brown Michel Bastos enable advanced to the box and left the force rembatan bek Foster hit whatever from the pole apart from the goal.

England responded immediately with a half-open opportunity when Bent menanduk lintangan James Milner cross from the left side of the bypass.

Foster seems to hesitate when trying to catch the ball in the early game, the more peaceful when he blocked the attack Felipe Melo and Kaka.

Brazil midfielder two appearances generated with the help of the back row limit their involvement Rooney but he rejected the tackle when Thiago Silva at the end of the penalty box.

Pattern of the game with careful team, Capello will be delighted by the networks made their break but then missed a goal that reminded the importance of the presence of Terry and Ferdinand for their opportunities in South Africa.

- AFP

Markers of smoke title

Terry header (right) who has
destroy the dreams United at Stamford
Bridge felt. Chelsea beat United 1-0.

LONDON - Carlo Ancelotti considers success subjected handalan two teams, Liverpool and Manchester United-kan membukti their ability to fierce league title this season.

In the last season, Chelsea failed to beat United and Liverpool but the presence of operators from Italy that successful change and Chelsea are now comfortably lead the league with five points kelebi-han.


United to 1-0 victory over night also create a new record with the club record 11 consecutive victories at home.

"Victory over our main opponents very important for the spirit propelled players.

"At the same time, we also need to focus when you meet the other teams," said Ancelotti. - Agencies

'We are great without Henry'

Fabregas (right) celebrates with network Nasri (left) in Champions League action against AZ Alkmaar in the Emirates felt. Arsenal won 4-1.

LONDON - Arsene Wenger insisted Arsenal squad attacks that machinery is now greater than during the era of Thierry Henry.

Wenger saw the children fruit membelasah AZ Alkmaar 4-1 at the Emirates Stadium and only need one more point to advance to the next round.

Cesc Fabregas scored the opening goal was the Gunners before stealing focus Andrey Arshavin goal by creating opportunities for Samir Nasri, Fabregas and Abou Diaby.

"We do not have a lot of PILI-han in the attack machinery. Although we still have Theo Walcott and Nicklas Bendtner but they can not be revealed.

"Denilson, Eduardo, Tomas Rosicky and Carlos Vela are not played. That is why I am weird when people asking me to buy players while we still have the best players," said Wenger.

She is now able to guide Arsenal advances to knockout round was the 10th consecutive year.

"Our performance is very consistent. This season we seemed to grow stronger in every match. It is important to maintain this improvement, improve our games and cohesive team.

"After this we can believe about a new future. We have quality and I give full faith in this team.

"But everything up to us to continue to increase and maintain consistency," said Wenger again. - Agencies

Benitez hope miracle

Liverpool striker, Dirk Kuyt (right) congratulated the Babel scored Liverpool's only goal in Champions League action at the Gerland stadium felt. Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Lyon.

LONDON - Rafael Benitez remains calm with luck unfortunately with Liverpool this season.

In fact, the operator of Spain is also not worried thinking about his luck with the giants of England.

Even then, Benitez admits only miracle that can only help Liverpool continued challenges in the Champions League campaign.

The Reds campaign opportunities in Europe are now more affected after just recorded a 1-1 draw with Lyon felt.

In the match, substitute, Ryan Babel first put Liverpool in front in the 83rd minute, but Lyon equalized again through Lisandro Lopez to-90 minutes.

Even then, a draw that will see the note that Liverpool eliminated from this campaign season if the club Italy, Fio-rentina defeated Lyon end of this month.

"I do not think my work is now in danger. Furthermore, I do not really think about the matter and would prefer to focus on the next match.

"What is sure, our position is all the more difficult but not impossible.

"We just need to win the next match with the club Debrecen and see what results in a longer match. Everything depends on the results between Lyon and Fiorentina.

After the end of four matches, Lyon had already confirmed a place to pusi-ngan knockout after lead Group E with 10 points.

Fiorentina are in second place with nine points followed by Liverpool (4) and Debrecen (0). - Agencies

Chelsea more strong

Lampard celebrate Chelsea's first goal when
against Bolton in the Premier League action
at the Reebok Stadium yesterday. Chelsea won 4-0.

LONDON - Chelsea continue to strengthen their position as the leading Premier League.

Carlo Ancelotti squad operating ensure that the property valuable three points after they beat Bolton Wanderers 4-0 at the Reebok Stadium yesterday.

Frank Lampard scored the opening goal through Chelsea on penalties in the 45th minute.

Deco added a second goal in Chelsea to-61 minutes before the Bolton defender, Zat Knight scored on their own to-82 minutes.

Didier Drogba confirmed the victory with a stylish Chelsea's fourth goal in the final minutes of the second act.

Victory saw that Chelsea are now collecting 27 points after 11 league games face.

At Emirates Stadium, Arsenal 3-0 Tottenham Hotspur membelasah successful.

Robin van Persie opened the curtain on the network Arsenal to-42 minutes before Cesc Fabregas captain added a second goal a minute later the Gunners.

Van Persie completed the full day was mind explode when Arsenal goal in the third minute to-60.

At Craven Cottage, Liverpool back under pressure when losing 1-3 to Fulham.

Bobby Zamora, Erik Nevland and Clint Dempsey each scored a goal at Fulham, while Fernando Torres Liverpool's only goal explode. - Agencies

Beckham back to legitimate Milan: Galliani

Vice President of AC Milan, Adriano Galliani claims David Beckham moving back to San Siro is complete and a formal announcement will be made about the migration.

Beckham was linked with a move to Milan because both want to add the chance to be included in the England World Cup squad and Galliani is confident midfielder Los Angeles (LA) Galaxy will be menyarung Milan jerseys.

"Agreement to bring David Beckham has already been completed and the Galaxy will make the official announcement soon.

"We're just waiting to complete some legal documents last but Beckham will return to Milan," he said.

Beckham moved to San Siro after the Major League Football 'expired last January for a period of three months and action cemerlangnya with' The Rossoneri 'saw the contract extended until Serie A season ends.

Players aged 34 years then returned to the Galaxy this summer after helping Milan to reach fourth place in Serie A. rival

Ronaldo want Rooney in Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo believes the old former partner of Manchester United, Wayne Rooney should join in Real Madrid.

Ronaldo to leave Old Trafford in the summer transfer players early this season to join the Spanish giants, and also acknowledge quite impossible for Rooney to leave England in the near future but he believed the attacker was played at the Bernabeu match.

"Wayne will be the striker sensation here, he will assist us here.

"He was able to join us if menyinar Bernabeu and is ideal for the world's best players and he is among the world's best players.

"Wayne has the skills and morale to succeed and he was able to exhibit the same action in Spain," said Ronaldo.

Ronaldo also said quite impossible for the England striker is to leave the English Premier League (EPL).

"He loves his country very Manchester and although he comes from Liverpool. United is a club suitable for him but you can not foretell what will happen in the future, "he said.