Ullensaker and Kenneth Di Vita Jensen will try to gain some respectability after being thoroughly beaten (4-0) by Sandnes ULF in the first leg of the Relegation/Promotion Playoff
Ullensaker have just imploded – They needed to get an unlikely 4 goals to draw even on aggregate. They are now down 2 -1 (30) and down a man (straight red) so the improbable has become impossible
Tottenham welcome West Ham to White Hart Lane in a London Derby. Dempsey should start (no matter what the rumors)even though Clint is in a dry spell at Spurs. Not so sure in Friedel, the needle is swinging back and forth, and who knows the mind of AVB (no matter the rumors) game time 11.00am ET
Hoffenheim v Leverkusen, Both the USMNT players Fabien Johnson and Danny Williams should start for Hoffenheim.
game time 11.30am ET
Pescara v Roma. Would be very surprised if Bradley didn’t start. game time 9.00am ET
AZ v Feyenoord Jozy Altidore should start as AZ really need to win or fall back off the pace for a Euro league spot(early days)game time 8.30am ET
Admira v Rapid, Terence Boyd is going great guns at Rapid, unfortunately Rapid is not. With 2 wins in the last 5 they have slipped out of contention for Champions League (7 points behind Salzburg)But a win Sunday should solidify their Euro League spot (again early days)game time 9.00am ET
There are some other really good games on the cards tomorrow, I just picked what I feel are the best, no insult implied for any club not mentioned.
Sandnes ULF have beaten Ullensaker 3 – 1 (7-1 agg)
So Sandnes ULF will stay in the Eliteserien for another year
and Ullensaker and Kenneth Di Vita Jensen will remain in Division 1.
Dempsey with a lovely ASSIST on the second goal, chipping in garreth bale
Dempsey also played Aaron Lennon in behind the defense, with lennon giving defoe a tap in for goal #3
AZ Alkmaar 0-2 Feyenoord
Jozy altidore goes 90 but fails to get on the scoresheet in a home loss
Btw I don’t think this was mentioned before but at 6pm ET Tijuana plays Leon in the second leg of the Liguilla semifinals. Leon leads 2-0 on aggregate, but los Xolos have played great at home this year and will fancy their chances in the return leg. Joe Corona, Greg Garza, and Edgar Castillo will all be hoping to push into the final.
Jonathan Spector is starting for Birmingham today as they visit Derby
After last weeks dismantling by Manchester City, Aston Villa, Brad Guzan (starting)and Eric Lichaj will hope for a better time at home today v Arsenal
Anderlecht have pulled even (34)
Beerschot 1 – 1 Anderlecht (36)
Anderlecht take the lead (42)
Beerschot 1 – 2 Anderlecht (42)
Does Belgium still have that weird playoff format?
Current Scores;
Aston Villa 0 – 0 Arsenal (17)
Derby 0 – 0 Birmingham (27)
Beerschot 1 – 2 Anderlecht (HT)
Bnei Sakhnin 0 – 0 Maccabi Netanya (90)
Hi Ian,
Yes they do !
Derby have gone ahead (32)
Derby 1 – 0 Birmingham (34)
In Israel
Bnei Sakhnin 0 – 0 Maccabi Netanya (FT)
In Norway
Ullensaker and Kenneth Di Vita Jensen will try to gain some respectability after being thoroughly beaten (4-0) by Sandnes ULF in the first leg of the Relegation/Promotion Playoff
2nd half starts in Belgium
Half Time at Derby
Derby 1 – 0 Birmingham
Earlier mistake (oops!)
Bolton actually came back at Brighton at 90 +6 to get the tie. Time Ream went 78 min.
Half Time at Villa Park
Aston Vila 0 – 0 Arsenal
Anderlecht extend their lead (58) with a PK
Beerschot 1 – 3 Anderlecht (59)
OK, well Ullensaker have opened the scoring in Norway (18)
Now trail by 3
Sandnes ULF 0 – 1 Ullensaker (14)
Hmmm! well that didn’t last long (20)
Sandnes ULF 1 – 1 Ullensaker (20)
Ullensaker have just imploded – They needed to get an unlikely 4 goals to draw even on aggregate. They are now down 2 -1 (30) and down a man (straight red) so the improbable has become impossible
Sandnes ULF 2 – 1 Ullensaker (6 – 1 agg)
All the current scores;
Aston Villa 0 – 0 Arsenal (50)
Derby 1 – 0 Birmingham (58)
Beerschot 1 – 3 Anderlecht (75)
Sandnes ULF 2 – 1 Ullensaker (36)
Anderlecht extend their lead (80) in this game and in the League
Beerschot 1 – 4 Anderlecht (81)
Brad Guzan now has Eric Lichaj(52) in front of him to help with Villas defense
Sasha Kljestan subbed off at 82min (not a bad move – Sasha was carrying a yellow and Anderlecht are well on top)
All current scores;
Aston Villa 0 – 0 Arsenal (61)
Derby 0 – 0 Birmingham (70)
Beerschot 1 – 4 Anderlecht (87)
Sandnes ULF 2 – 1 Ullensaker (HT)
Full Time in Belgium
Beerschot 1 – 4 Anderlecht
Birmingham draw even (73)
Derby 1 – 1 Birmingham (75)
Anderlecht are now 7 points clear although they have played one more game than their closest rivals
Derby go back in front (80) Then Birmingham hit back – woohoo! ASSIST Jonathan Spector (82) Oh Boy!!! then Derby strike again (84)
Derby 3 – 2 Birmingham (86)
Malaga kicked off against Valencia a few moments ago
Gooch is starting on the bench today (after starting in Malaga’s last two games)
Malaga takes an early lead (8)
Malaga 1 – 0 Valencia (10)
Full Time in Derby
Derby 3 – 2 Birmingham
Jonathan Spector had a very eventful/busy game playing the full 90min receiving a yellow card and assisting in Birmingham’s 2nd goal
Full Time at Villa Park
Aston Villa 0 – 0 Arsenal
As in recent times Guzan is a true last line of defense. Evan though this is a home win, a good result for struggling Villa
Other Current Scores
Malaga 1 – 0 Valencia (20)
Sandnes ULF 2 – 1 Ullensaker (66)
Aggregate 6 – 1
OK that’s it for me today
Thank you for following and comments
Not sure about tomorrows commentary (I have had a lot of connectivity issues at my end today)
Hope your Saturday is going great and your Sunday rounds out a perfect weekend
Next post is a look at Sunday’s games
Sunday’s notable games;
Tottenham welcome West Ham to White Hart Lane in a London Derby. Dempsey should start (no matter what the rumors)even though Clint is in a dry spell at Spurs. Not so sure in Friedel, the needle is swinging back and forth, and who knows the mind of AVB (no matter the rumors) game time 11.00am ET
Hoffenheim v Leverkusen, Both the USMNT players Fabien Johnson and Danny Williams should start for Hoffenheim.
game time 11.30am ET
Pescara v Roma. Would be very surprised if Bradley didn’t start. game time 9.00am ET
AZ v Feyenoord Jozy Altidore should start as AZ really need to win or fall back off the pace for a Euro league spot(early days)game time 8.30am ET
Admira v Rapid, Terence Boyd is going great guns at Rapid, unfortunately Rapid is not. With 2 wins in the last 5 they have slipped out of contention for Champions League (7 points behind Salzburg)But a win Sunday should solidify their Euro League spot (again early days)game time 9.00am ET
There are some other really good games on the cards tomorrow, I just picked what I feel are the best, no insult implied for any club not mentioned.
and finally before I go;
Sandnes ULF have beaten Ullensaker 3 – 1 (7-1 agg)
So Sandnes ULF will stay in the Eliteserien for another year
and Ullensaker and Kenneth Di Vita Jensen will remain in Division 1.
Anybody see 1860 Munichs game today? I heard Bobby Wood got into the game? Which is awesome.
Ian, this is from this mornings post
Early games all coming from Germany
Bobby Woods came on in the 74th minute to help 1860 Munich snatch a tie at Union Berlin in the 2 Bundesliga
Union Berlin 2 – 2 1860 Munich
Tottenham 3-1 West Ham
Dempsey with a lovely ASSIST on the second goal, chipping in garreth bale
Dempsey also played Aaron Lennon in behind the defense, with lennon giving defoe a tap in for goal #3
Hoffenheim 1-2 Bayer Leverkusen
Fabian Johnson goes 83 minutes and scores a GOAL
Danny williams does not get into the match
Pescara 0-1 Roma
Michael Bradley goes 90 and picks up a yellow in a gritty road win
AZ Alkmaar 0-2 Feyenoord
Jozy altidore goes 90 but fails to get on the scoresheet in a home loss
Btw I don’t think this was mentioned before but at 6pm ET Tijuana plays Leon in the second leg of the Liguilla semifinals. Leon leads 2-0 on aggregate, but los Xolos have played great at home this year and will fancy their chances in the return leg. Joe Corona, Greg Garza, and Edgar Castillo will all be hoping to push into the final.