With two goals in four minutes at the latter part of the first half against Sweden England today took the title in the UEFA Women´s U-19 Championship in Belarus. The game ended 2-0 to England.
England went through the tournament with a goal difference of 12-0 and their only small misstep was a goalless draw against Norway in the group stage.
The final was the second meeting between the two in the tournament. In the group stage first game England won 3-0.
Two years ago England lost the final to Germany after extra time, but now they then went all the way to the title. Sweden won the tournament 10 years ago, but didn´t manage to repeat that story.
Saturday 25 July 2009
Switzerland and Serbia today´s winners
Switzerland and Serbia took a 2-1 win each against Slovenia and Spain respectively to go top in their groups in the UEFA U-19 Championship in Ukraine.
In group A Switzerland came back from 0-1 to win 2-1 with two late goals against Slovenia. This means the Swiss team went top of the group before England which drew 2-2 with the host nation.
Spain was the only team to gain a win in the first round of games. Now they also got a loss, when Serbia won 2-1 despite Spain taking the lead in the game. Turkey took the lead against France in the second half, but the French side came back an equalized at the end of the game.
With one round of games remaining in the group stage all the teams are still in with a chance of progressing.
The last group stage games will be played on monday.
In group A Switzerland came back from 0-1 to win 2-1 with two late goals against Slovenia. This means the Swiss team went top of the group before England which drew 2-2 with the host nation.
Spain was the only team to gain a win in the first round of games. Now they also got a loss, when Serbia won 2-1 despite Spain taking the lead in the game. Turkey took the lead against France in the second half, but the French side came back an equalized at the end of the game.
With one round of games remaining in the group stage all the teams are still in with a chance of progressing.
The last group stage games will be played on monday.
Friday 24 July 2009
Replay of final in Gold Cup
The final of the CONCACAF Gold Cup in USA will see the same two teams up against each other as in the final two years ago. USA and Mexico last night booked their places in the final.
A goal at the end of each half made it a 2-0 win for the hosts against Honduras in the first semi final. The other semi final between Costa Rica and Mexico went all the way to a penalty shoot out which the Mexicans eventually won. Mexico took the lead with two minutes to go of regular time, but Costa Rica came back and equalized before the final whistle.
The final will be played on sunday at Giants stadium in New York.
A goal at the end of each half made it a 2-0 win for the hosts against Honduras in the first semi final. The other semi final between Costa Rica and Mexico went all the way to a penalty shoot out which the Mexicans eventually won. Mexico took the lead with two minutes to go of regular time, but Costa Rica came back and equalized before the final whistle.
The final will be played on sunday at Giants stadium in New York.
Wednesday 22 July 2009
UEFA CL second qualifying round finished
The second legs of the second qualifying round in UEFA Champions League has been played yesterday and tonight.
Seventeen teams qualified for the next round where there will be 15 match couples. The qualification will end up with 32 teams playing a group stage.
The third qualifying round will take place on 28/29 july and 4/5 august.
Seventeen teams qualified for the next round where there will be 15 match couples. The qualification will end up with 32 teams playing a group stage.
The third qualifying round will take place on 28/29 july and 4/5 august.
Sweden and England to meet in final
Sweden and England were the winners in todays semi finals in the UEFA Women´s U-19 Championship in Belarus.
The semi final between Sweden and France was the more dramatic one. For the third game in a row Sweden came from behind to snatch a win. France were leading 2-1 with five minutes to play when the swedesses equalized. In the extra time that followed Sweden scored three times to win 5-2.
England went to a 2-0 lead in the first half against Switzerland and scored one more in the second half to get a 3-0 win. Switzerland which started the tournament on a high then had to settle for a semi final spot.
The final between Sweden and England will take place on saturday.
The semi final between Sweden and France was the more dramatic one. For the third game in a row Sweden came from behind to snatch a win. France were leading 2-1 with five minutes to play when the swedesses equalized. In the extra time that followed Sweden scored three times to win 5-2.
England went to a 2-0 lead in the first half against Switzerland and scored one more in the second half to get a 3-0 win. Switzerland which started the tournament on a high then had to settle for a semi final spot.
The final between Sweden and England will take place on saturday.
Tuesday 21 July 2009
Spain the only winner in UEFA U-19 Championship
Spain was the only team that managed a win when the UEFA U-19 Championship started in Ukraine today. After being 0-1 down at half time to Turkey Spain scored two goals early in the second half to get a 2-1 win.
All the three other games ended in stalemates. In group A Switzerland equalized at stoppage time against England to get a 1-1 draw. Host nation Ukraine played a goalless draw against Slovenia.
In the other game in group B France and Serbia scored a goal each.
The tournament continues on friday.
All the three other games ended in stalemates. In group A Switzerland equalized at stoppage time against England to get a 1-1 draw. Host nation Ukraine played a goalless draw against Slovenia.
In the other game in group B France and Serbia scored a goal each.
The tournament continues on friday.
Monday 20 July 2009
UEFA U-19 Championship to be played in Ukraine
Tomorrow tuesday it´s time for the male UEFA U-19 Championship to get going in Ukraine. Eight teams have qualified for the tournament.
In group A Ukraine, Slovenia, England and Switzerland will fight it out for two places in the semi finals, while the same goes for France, Serbia, Turkey and Spain in group B.
The opening day will see four matches:
England-Swizerland
Ukraine-Slovenia
France-Serbia
Turkey-Spain
In group A Ukraine, Slovenia, England and Switzerland will fight it out for two places in the semi finals, while the same goes for France, Serbia, Turkey and Spain in group B.
The opening day will see four matches:
England-Swizerland
Ukraine-Slovenia
France-Serbia
Turkey-Spain
Costa Rica and Mexico joins Honduras and USA in the semis
Costa Rica and Mexico have secured their places in the semi finals in the CONCACAF Gold Cup in USA. They join Honduras and USA which both a day earlier made their qualifications into the next stage of the tournament.
Both Costa Rica and Mexico got four goals wins in their quarter finals. Costa Rica defeated Guadeloupe 5-1, while Mexico saw off Haiti 4-0. The two winners will meet in the second semi final on thursday.
Both Costa Rica and Mexico got four goals wins in their quarter finals. Costa Rica defeated Guadeloupe 5-1, while Mexico saw off Haiti 4-0. The two winners will meet in the second semi final on thursday.
Sunday 19 July 2009
Africa CL group stage started
The group stage with the eight remaining teams in the Africa Champions League has started this weekend.
Saturday saw two draws in group A. Zesco United (ZAM) and Kano Pillars (NIG) scored one goal each, while the two sudanese teams Al Merreikh and Al Hilal didn´t score any goals at all.
Today group B went going with two home wins. In Zimbabwe Monomotapa took a 2-1 win against Tunisian ESS Sahel and in the other game TP Mazembe from Democratic Republic of Congo won 2-0 against Nigerian Heartland FC.
The tournament continues in two weeks time.
Saturday saw two draws in group A. Zesco United (ZAM) and Kano Pillars (NIG) scored one goal each, while the two sudanese teams Al Merreikh and Al Hilal didn´t score any goals at all.
Today group B went going with two home wins. In Zimbabwe Monomotapa took a 2-1 win against Tunisian ESS Sahel and in the other game TP Mazembe from Democratic Republic of Congo won 2-0 against Nigerian Heartland FC.
The tournament continues in two weeks time.
France, Switzerland, England and Sweden to the semi finals
France, Switzerland, England and Sweden are the four semi finalists in the UEFA Women´s U-19 Championship in Belarus. This was decided in the last group stage games today.
Group A got a delicate finish with France, Switzerland and Germany all on six points. France today defeated Switzerland 2-0, while Germany outscored the host nation 9-0. Despite the big win Germany are out of the tournament since it is the result between the teams that stands on the same points that decides the ranking of the teams. Germany lost to Switzerland 0-3 and won 2-1 against France. This means that France win the group thanks to todays win over Switzerland. Both teams have a goaldifference of 3-2 in the meeting between these three teams.
In group B everything was much clearer. England took the top position by winning 4-0 against Iceland. Sweden for the second game in a row came from 0-1 behind to claim a 2-1 win, this time against Norway. This placed the girls from Sweden in second place.
This should make up two semi finals of France-Sweden and England-Switzerland on wednesday.
Group A got a delicate finish with France, Switzerland and Germany all on six points. France today defeated Switzerland 2-0, while Germany outscored the host nation 9-0. Despite the big win Germany are out of the tournament since it is the result between the teams that stands on the same points that decides the ranking of the teams. Germany lost to Switzerland 0-3 and won 2-1 against France. This means that France win the group thanks to todays win over Switzerland. Both teams have a goaldifference of 3-2 in the meeting between these three teams.
In group B everything was much clearer. England took the top position by winning 4-0 against Iceland. Sweden for the second game in a row came from 0-1 behind to claim a 2-1 win, this time against Norway. This placed the girls from Sweden in second place.
This should make up two semi finals of France-Sweden and England-Switzerland on wednesday.
Honduras and USA booked places in the semi finals
Honduras and USA booked their places in the semi finals in the CONCACAF Gold Cup in USA when the first two quarter finals were played last night.
Both games were decided by goals from the penalty spot. Honduras defeated Canada 1-0 with the goal being scored on a penalty from Walter Martinez after 35 minutes. The game between USA and Panama was 1-1 at full time and 13 minutes into extra time Kenny Cooper scored the decisive goal on a penalty.
These results put Honduras and USA up against each other in one of the semi finals.
The other two quarter finals Guadeloupe-Costa Rica and Mexico-Haiti are to be played later today.
Both games were decided by goals from the penalty spot. Honduras defeated Canada 1-0 with the goal being scored on a penalty from Walter Martinez after 35 minutes. The game between USA and Panama was 1-1 at full time and 13 minutes into extra time Kenny Cooper scored the decisive goal on a penalty.
These results put Honduras and USA up against each other in one of the semi finals.
The other two quarter finals Guadeloupe-Costa Rica and Mexico-Haiti are to be played later today.
Friday 17 July 2009
Luis Angel Firpo replaces Chalatenango in CL
CD Luis Angel Firpo will replace Chalatenango in the CONCACAF Champions League 2009-10. Both teams are from El Salvador. Chalatenango failed to fill the requirements for participating in the tournament and the place then went to Luis Angel Firpo, who accepted it.
Luis Angel Firpo will in the preliminary round meet DC United from USA. The first game is to be played at the end of this month.
Luis Angel Firpo will in the preliminary round meet DC United from USA. The first game is to be played at the end of this month.
Eight teams are remaining in the Africa Champions League which goes into the group stage tomorrow.
The eight teams are divided into two groups from which the two best in each group qualifies for the semi finals.
Group A will kick-off tomorrow, while group B get into action on sunday.
In group A plays Al Merreikh (SUD), Al Hilal (SUD), Zesco United (ZAM) and Kano Pillars (NIG).
Group B contains TP Mazembe (DRC), Heartland FC (NIG), Monomotapa (ZIM) and ES Sahel (TUN).
More information about the teams is to be found here.
The eight teams are divided into two groups from which the two best in each group qualifies for the semi finals.
Group A will kick-off tomorrow, while group B get into action on sunday.
In group A plays Al Merreikh (SUD), Al Hilal (SUD), Zesco United (ZAM) and Kano Pillars (NIG).
Group B contains TP Mazembe (DRC), Heartland FC (NIG), Monomotapa (ZIM) and ES Sahel (TUN).
More information about the teams is to be found here.
Gold Cup quarter finals starts tomorrow
The CONCACAF Gold Cup in USA has reached it´s quarter finals stage. Two games will be played tomorrow saturday and two on sunday.
Canada takes on Honduras, while hosts USA are up against Panama on saturday.
Canada takes on Honduras, while hosts USA are up against Panama on saturday.
Thursday 16 July 2009
Switzerland beat Germany, impresses in UEFA Women´s U-19
Switzerland has got off to a great start in UEFA Women´s U-19 Championship in Belarus. Today they took their second three goals win when they defeated Germany 3-0. The host nation got beaten with the same numbers by France. Switzerland and France are in the semi finals spots in group A at the moment, but there is still one round of games to be played.
In group B Sweden were 0-1 down to Iceland, but two late goals gave the Swedish girls a 2-1 win. Norway played their second goalless game, when they met England. England leads the group before Sweden.
The last group stage games will be played on sunday.
In group B Sweden were 0-1 down to Iceland, but two late goals gave the Swedish girls a 2-1 win. Norway played their second goalless game, when they met England. England leads the group before Sweden.
The last group stage games will be played on sunday.
Estudiantes South American club champions
Estudiantes from Argentina last night won the away game against Cruzeiro in Brazil 2-1 in Copa Libertadores to take the title as South American club champions 2009. The first game in Argentina ended goalless.
Cruzeiro took a home lead in the second half of the game, but Estudiantes came back and turned the game around.
This was Estudiantes fifth title in Copa Libertadores.
Cruzeiro took a home lead in the second half of the game, but Estudiantes came back and turned the game around.
This was Estudiantes fifth title in Copa Libertadores.
Monday 13 July 2009
News at every page
Now you can get football news from all around the world at all pages on soccer-stadium.net. There are though some exceptions. The CONCACAF rss feed doesn´t seem to work at this moment, while Afc, the Asian confederation, obviously have taken away their rss feed when they updated their website.
Conmebol in South America does not provide a rss feed.
All the others should be okay.
Conmebol in South America does not provide a rss feed.
All the others should be okay.
Great start for Switzerland and England
Switzerland scored four goals past the host nations goalkeeper in the first half when UEFA Women´s U-19 Championship started in Belarus today. The home team got one goal back in the second half but still lost 1-4. In the other game in group A Germany came from a goal down to beat France 2-1.
Also England got a three goal win by defeating Sweden 3-0 in group B. The Nordic meeting between Iceland and Norway ended goalless.
The tournament continues with the next round of games on thursday.
Also England got a three goal win by defeating Sweden 3-0 in group B. The Nordic meeting between Iceland and Norway ended goalless.
The tournament continues with the next round of games on thursday.
UEFA Women´s U-19 Championship starts today
Belarus is host for the UEFA Women´s U-19 Championship that kicks-off today. The eight participating teams are divided into two groups.
Group A contains Belarus, Switzerland, France and Germany, while group B is made up of Sweden, England, Iceland and Norway.
Both groups go into action today with France-Germany and Belarus-Switzerland the matchcouples in group A and Sweden-England and Iceland-Norway the matchcouples in group B.
Group A contains Belarus, Switzerland, France and Germany, while group B is made up of Sweden, England, Iceland and Norway.
Both groups go into action today with France-Germany and Belarus-Switzerland the matchcouples in group A and Sweden-England and Iceland-Norway the matchcouples in group B.
All quarter finalists decided in Gold Cup
Mexico, Guadeloupe and Panama took the last three places in the quarter finals in the CONCACAF Gold Cup in USA when group C played their last matches.
Mexico defeated Guadeloupe 2-0 to move to the top of the group. Guadeloupe were runner-ups before Panama who defeated Nicaragua 4-0.
Panama and Haiti went through as the two best third placed teams and Jamaica had to go home. The quarter finals will be played on 18 and 19 july with the following line-up.
Canada-Honduras
USA-Panama
Guadeloupe-Costa Rica
Mexico-Haiti
Mexico defeated Guadeloupe 2-0 to move to the top of the group. Guadeloupe were runner-ups before Panama who defeated Nicaragua 4-0.
Panama and Haiti went through as the two best third placed teams and Jamaica had to go home. The quarter finals will be played on 18 and 19 july with the following line-up.
Canada-Honduras
USA-Panama
Guadeloupe-Costa Rica
Mexico-Haiti
Sunday 12 July 2009
Haiti took a point from USA, Honduras win - all three through
USA, Honduras and Haiti all booked a place in the quarter finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup in USA last night. Haiti got a 2-2 draw with USA, which gave them a third place in the group after the host nation and Honduras. The latter defeated Grenada 4-0.
Goaldifference (games):
USA +6 (3)
Honduras +3 (3)
Guadeloupe +3 (2)
Goals forward/game (games):
USA 2,67 (3)
Guadeloupe 2,00 (2)
Honduras 1,67 (2)
Goals against/game (games):
Mexico 0,50 (2)
Guadeloupe 0,50 (2)
Canada 0,67 (3)
Jamaica 0,67 (3)
USA 0,67 (3)
Honduras 0,67 (3)
Goaldifference (games):
USA +6 (3)
Honduras +3 (3)
Guadeloupe +3 (2)
Goals forward/game (games):
USA 2,67 (3)
Guadeloupe 2,00 (2)
Honduras 1,67 (2)
Goals against/game (games):
Mexico 0,50 (2)
Guadeloupe 0,50 (2)
Canada 0,67 (3)
Jamaica 0,67 (3)
USA 0,67 (3)
Honduras 0,67 (3)
Saturday 11 July 2009
Costa Rica and Canada draw, Jamaica wins
Costa Rica and Canada played 2-2 last night in CONCACAF Gold Cup in USA. In the other game Jamaica defeated El Salvador 1-0. These results means Canada and Costa Rica are through to the quarter finals. Jamaica went ahead of El Salvador and took third place in group A. If this is enough to take them to the quarter finals as one of the two best third placed teams depends on the outcome of the other groups.
Goaldifference (games):
USA +6 (2)
Guadeloupe +3 (2)
Canada +2 (3)
Mexico +2 (2)
Goals forward/game (games):
USA 3,00 (2)
Guadeloupe 2,00 (2)
Mexico 1,50 (2)
Goals against/game (games):
USA 0,00 (2)
Mexico 0,50 (2)
Haiti 0,50 (2)
Guadaloupe 0,50 (2)
Goaldifference (games):
USA +6 (2)
Guadeloupe +3 (2)
Canada +2 (3)
Mexico +2 (2)
Goals forward/game (games):
USA 3,00 (2)
Guadeloupe 2,00 (2)
Mexico 1,50 (2)
Goals against/game (games):
USA 0,00 (2)
Mexico 0,50 (2)
Haiti 0,50 (2)
Guadaloupe 0,50 (2)
Friday 10 July 2009
Guadeloupe to quarter finals
Guadeloupe last night defeated Nicaragua 2-0 in the CONCACAF Gold Cup to secure a place in the quarter finals of the tournament. Also Canada and USA are through to the next stage. Mexico and Panama played 1-1 in the other game in group C.
Goaldifference (games):
USA +6 (2)
Guadeloupe +3 (2)
Canada +2 (2)
Mexico +2 (2)
Goals forward/game (games):
USA 3,00 (2)
Guadeloupe 2,00 (2)
Mexico 1,50 (2)
Goals against/game (games):
Canada 0,00 (2)
USA 0,00 (2)
Mexico 0,50 (2)
Haiti 0,50 (2)
Guadeloupe 0,50 (2)
Goaldifference (games):
USA +6 (2)
Guadeloupe +3 (2)
Canada +2 (2)
Mexico +2 (2)
Goals forward/game (games):
USA 3,00 (2)
Guadeloupe 2,00 (2)
Mexico 1,50 (2)
Goals against/game (games):
Canada 0,00 (2)
USA 0,00 (2)
Mexico 0,50 (2)
Haiti 0,50 (2)
Guadeloupe 0,50 (2)
Thursday 9 July 2009
Copa Libertadores first leg final without goals
Estudiantes from Argentina and Cruzeiro from Brazil last night met in La Plata in Argentina in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores final, the club championship of South America.
This first final saw a goalless draw. The second leg will be played in Belo Horizonte in Brazil next wednesday.
This first final saw a goalless draw. The second leg will be played in Belo Horizonte in Brazil next wednesday.
Canada and USA with full points
Canada and USA stands on full points in the CONCACAF Gold Cup in USA when two rounds of games have been played in groups A and B. Tonight group C will complete their second round.
Last night saw Haiti and USA both take 2-0 wins against Grenada and Honduras respectively. One day earlier Canada defeated El Salvador 1-0 and Costa Rica won with the same numbers against Jamaica.
Goaldifference (games):
USA +6 (2)
Canada +2 (2)
Mexico +2 (1)
Goals forward/game (games):
USA 3,00 (2)
Guadeloupe 2,00 (1)
Mexico 2,00 (1)
Goals against/game (games):
Canada 0,00 (2)
USA 0,00 (2)
Mexico 0,00 (1)
Last night saw Haiti and USA both take 2-0 wins against Grenada and Honduras respectively. One day earlier Canada defeated El Salvador 1-0 and Costa Rica won with the same numbers against Jamaica.
Goaldifference (games):
USA +6 (2)
Canada +2 (2)
Mexico +2 (1)
Goals forward/game (games):
USA 3,00 (2)
Guadeloupe 2,00 (1)
Mexico 2,00 (1)
Goals against/game (games):
Canada 0,00 (2)
USA 0,00 (2)
Mexico 0,00 (1)
Monday 6 July 2009
Guadeloupe and Mexico scores two each
Last night saw Guadeloupe and Mexico winning 2-1 and 2-0 against Panama and Nicaragua respectively in group C in the CONCACAF Gold Cup in USA. This means all teams have now played their opening games.
Goaldifference
USA +4
Mexico +2
El Salvador +1
Guadeloupe +1
Goals forward/game
USA 4
El Salvador 2
Guadeloupe 2
Mexico 2
Goals against/game
Canada 0
Honduras 0
USA 0
Mexico 0
Goaldifference
USA +4
Mexico +2
El Salvador +1
Guadeloupe +1
Goals forward/game
USA 4
El Salvador 2
Guadeloupe 2
Mexico 2
Goals against/game
Canada 0
Honduras 0
USA 0
Mexico 0
Sunday 5 July 2009
Video highlights from Gold Cup
There is now a link to the right of the blog where you can see video highlights from the ongoing Gold Cup in USA.
USA scored four against Grenada
USA defeated Grenada 4-0 in their opening game in the CONCACAF Gold Cup in USA. Honduras got a 1-0 win over Haiti.
This means USA leads the goalscoring in the tournament after two groups have finished their first round of games.
Offensive (goals forward/game):
USA 4
El Salvador 2
Canada 1
Honduras 1
Costa Rica 1
Defensive (goals against/game):
Canada 0
Honduras 0
USA 0
This means USA leads the goalscoring in the tournament after two groups have finished their first round of games.
Offensive (goals forward/game):
USA 4
El Salvador 2
Canada 1
Honduras 1
Costa Rica 1
Defensive (goals against/game):
Canada 0
Honduras 0
USA 0
Thursday 2 July 2009
CONCACAF Gold Cup starts in USA
The championship for North, Central America and the Caribbean, the CONCACAF Gold Cup, starts in USA tomorrow friday. Twelve teams have qualified for this biennal tournament and they are divide into three groups with four teams in each. The two best teams from each group and two best third placed teams advances to the quarter finals.
Host nation USA plays in group B with Honduras, Haiti and Grenada. Group A consists of Canada, Jamaica, Costa Rica and El Salvador. Finally in group C Panama, Guadeloupe, Nicaragua and Mexico are the participants.
The opening day will see two games in group A:
Canada-Jamaica
Costa Rica-El Salvador
The games will be played in 13 different cities, Boston, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Oakland, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Seattle and Washington DC.
USA have won the last two editions of the tournament.
Host nation USA plays in group B with Honduras, Haiti and Grenada. Group A consists of Canada, Jamaica, Costa Rica and El Salvador. Finally in group C Panama, Guadeloupe, Nicaragua and Mexico are the participants.
The opening day will see two games in group A:
Canada-Jamaica
Costa Rica-El Salvador
The games will be played in 13 different cities, Boston, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Oakland, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Seattle and Washington DC.
USA have won the last two editions of the tournament.
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