Monash Language Centre Sport Blog

Football Round Up

Sun, 06 May 2007 09:59:51 GMT

This year's Champions' League final will be a replay of the 2005 match-up as Liverpool and AC Milan both fought through to the final game. Liverpool beat Chelsea 1-0 to tie the scores on aggregate befor e winning 4-1 on penalties while the Italians shattered United's hopes with a comprehensive 3-0 win at the San Siro. United can console themselves , however, with the Premiership as they have virtually clinched the title after beating Manchester United 1-0.

In the UEFA Cup, Sevilla are on line to defend their title after beating Osasuna 2-1 on aggregate. They will face Espanol who easily accounted for Werder Bremen.

Football Round Up

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 08:59:36 GMT

In the UEFA Champions' League semi-final first leg, Wayne Rooney scored a last-minute goal to give Manchester United a 3-2 win at home to AC Milan, while Joe Cole's goal gave Chelsea a 1-0 win at home to Liverpool.

In the Asian Champions' league, Adelaide are out after a 1-0 defeat against Seongnam Chunma, but Sydney FC are still in with a chance of qualifying after thrashing Persik Kediri 3-0 in Paramatta.

Manchester United came back from 2-0 down to beat Everton 4-2. With Chelsea being held to a 2-2 draw by Bolton, the Reds have taken a big step towards the Premiership title. United and Chelsea will also clash in the FA Cup Final on May the 19th.

Champions' League Quarter-Finals

Sun, 08 Apr 2007 08:38:45 GMT

After the first leg, three of the ties are fairly evenly balanced. Valencia clinched a 1-1 draw in London against Chelsea to give them the edge in their tie while Bayern Munich did even better, getting a 2-2 draw against AC Milan at the San Siro. A 10-man Manchester United lost 2-1 to Roma in Italy but will still fancy their chances back at Old Trafford next week. The only team with little chance to progress is PSV Eindhoven. Their home 3-0 thumping by Liverpool leaves them with little to play for at Anfield next week.

Socceroos

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 09:39:33 GMT

An understrength Australian side outplayed China in Guangzhou to record an impressive 2-0 win. Brett Holman and Marc Bresciano both scored early goals, and although the Chinese hit back in the second half, they couldn't find a way past Mark Schwarzer. This is a good result for the Socceroos before their Asian Cup campaign gets underway in July, and it will send out a warning to Australia's Asian rivals.

Asian Champions' League

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 09:34:11 GMT

In Round 2 action, Sydney F.C. started well with goals from David Carney and Ufuk Talay but blew a two goal lead at home to Urawa Red Diamonds. The Japanese champions came back to earn a 2-2 draw at Aussie Stadium after Sydney goalkeeper Clint Bolton dropped an easy cross in the second half. Both sides now top the table with four points, one ahead of Indonesian outfit Persik Kediri, who surprisingly beat Shanghai Shenhua 1-0.

Adelaide United kept their campaign alive with a 2-0 win against Dong Tam Long An in Ho Chi Minh city. Shandong Luneng claimed top spot in the group after a 2-1 win over Seongnam Chunma.

Football Sessions

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:30:21 GMT

Our new course starts today, and our first football session is inside the sports centre on Wednesday afternoon from 1.30-3.00. For students studying in the afternoon, there will be a session on Thursday of Week 2 from 10.30-12.00.

Asian Champions' League - Round 1

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 23:56:41 GMT

Sydney FC started their campaign in style with a 2-1 away win against Shanghai Shenhua. Their next opponents, Urawa Red Diamonds, had an easy 3-0 win against Persik Kediri and will face Sydney in Australia in Round 2.

Adelaide United didn't fare so well, going down 1-0 at home to Chinese champions Shandong Luneng. Michael Valkanis' own goal means that Adelaide need maximum points from their next game, away to Dong Tam Long An in Vietnam.

UEFA Champions' League - Second Round

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 23:53:04 GMT

Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, A.C. Milan, Roma, Valencia, Bayern Munich and PSV Eindhoven have all progressed to the quarter-finals of the Champions' League. Holders Barcelona crashed out despite winning 1-0 at Anfield while Italian league leaders Inter's goalless draw in Valencia saw them go out on the away goals rule. This match ended with a huge fight in the middle of the pitch, and a Valencia player is in trouble for elbowing an Italian player.

Australia v Argentina

Sun, 04 Mar 2007 08:04:31 GMT

Australia will play Argentina in an international friendly at the MCG on the 6th of June. Tickets go on sale at Ticketmaster from 9.00 a.m. on Tuesday, the 6th of March, and they will disappear very quickly! If you want to buy tickets you can either go to www.ticketmaster.com.au, call Ticketmaster on 13 61 00 or go to a Ticketmaster outlet (e.g. on the ground floor of Myer at Chadstone). Don't miss your chance to see the Socceroos live in Melbourne in their last warm-up game before the Asian Cup Finals!

A-League Grand Final

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 08:29:43 GMT

In front of a packed house at Telstra Dome, Melbourne Victory destroyed Adelaide United 6-0 to lift the A-League title. Although United did have captain Ross Aloisi sent off, they were already 2-0 down by then, and they had no answer to Melbourne's attack. Archie Thompson scored the first five, four of which were set up by Brazilian import Fred, and deservedly won the man-of-the-match award. After Thompson was substituted in the 90th minute, his replacement, Kristian Sarkies, scored the goal of the game to seal the win. Adelaide now need to recover in time for their first Champions' League outing on the 7th of March while Ernie Merrick's boys can enjoy a good celebration at the end of a successful season!