CFL PREMIER - Mohun Bagan beat Southern Samity 2-0.
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25.01: M.Mohun Bagan 2-0 Southern Samity (YBK - FT.)
MMB : Sangram, Daniel, Anwar, Daljit, Masih, Murli, Pradeep, Jewel, Lima, Ashim, Manish.
A loss at this stage will have a huge impact: Morgan.
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Kingfisher East Bengal stay the only Kolkata team in the top-four at the moment (as on January 25, 2012). With three points separating the Red-and-Gold from current League-leaders Dempo SC, www.the-aiff.com caught up with East Bengal Coach Trevor Morgan on the challenge ahead. EXCERPTS:
Yes, our performance has been inconsistent. We lost some of the matches which we should have won. But having said that, I think we are in a good position. Ideally, we would have loved to be at the top of the table by now. We need to stay focused.
MMB : Odafa 79', Sunil Chettri 89'
SOU : Avhijit, Rajib, Celestine, Gour, Lalrinfela, Zico, Debayan, Jimmy, Alfred, PRatik, Babin.
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FT: Match end. Mohun Bagan won 2-0.
90+1': Again attack of Sunil, His shot saved by Abhijit.
90': Referee added 4 minutes.
90': Mohun Bagan is leading 2-0 now.
89': Odafa got the ball from midfield, his shot deflected from Abhijit's hand and went to unmarked Sunil who scored the goal.
89': GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL..2nd goal of Bagan Sunil.
89': Bagan is leading 1-0.
88': Daljit fouled Alfred but referee denied.
87': Southern won corner, Eche shot saved by Sangram.
86': Sangram saved Alfred's Free kick.
79':
75': PLAYER CHANGE : Mohun Bagan. Jewel out and Barreto in.
74': Zico shot went out.
72': Still no score in the match..
70': Sunil got a ball in open space but unable to utilize.
68': two back to back corner won by Southern. No effect.
66': PLAYER CHANGE : Mohun Bagan. Sunil in and Daniel out.
63': Sunil Chettri is warming up in side line.
62': Daniel fouled and Southern got free kick. No effect.
57': Alfred attacked again but Masih blocj=ked.
55': Two well moves of Odafa but his shot cleared.
53': PLAYER CHANGE :Soutnern.. Babin out.
52': Lima's short corner, no effect.
51': Bagan won a corner. Jewel's shot and Daniel's header saved by corner.
50': PLAYER CHANGE : Mohun Bagan. Odafa in and Murli out.
50': Bagan got a fre kick, lima's shot, well saved by Abhijit.
48': Manish shot went out.
46': Starts of 2nd half match with goalless finish of first half.
HT : It's half time in the match. Scoreline 0-0.
45': Referee added 1 minute.
45': Jewel was fouled by Debayan Saha from behind. Free kick for Bagan. Lima's good shot from Pradeep, but went wide.
44': Bagan got free kick. Pradeep shot went to Abhijit.
42': Counter attack of Southern, Alfred again collect the ball from their defence, beat Bagan defenders but Jewel cleared.
42': Bagan is attackimg through LIMA more, his shot went out.
41': Bagan's attack. Lima's cross from left and Ashim header went out.
39': Alfred well beat Rakesh but Sangram came out in advance and collect the ball.
37': Southern is attackimg more to use their two wings. Rajib Ahmed overlapping, Alfred played well with the combination of Zico.
35':Yellow card to Gour Naskar, the Southern defender fouled Jewel.
34': Alfred's shot went wide.
33': Avijit well saved Lima's shot. Counter attack of Southern.
32': still no score in the match.
30': Sangram saved Alfred's attack.
27': Bagan got a Free kick. Lima's shot cleared.
25': No score yet in the match.
23': Zico attacked from left and his shot went to Sangram.
21': Sangram saved a shot of Alfred.
19': Bagan got a corner, Jewel kick cleared by Southern defence.
17: Bagan got a free kick. Lima's kick went to Pradip but Abhijit well saved.
15': Alfred header went out.
12': Again attack of Alfred but Anwar defended.
10': Southern attacked again. Alfred miss a chance.
5': Bagan got a chance. Lima's shot from Ashim's pass went wide.
3': Southrn got 1st corner kick
2': Southen got a free kick.
1' : Match Starts at YBK.
Churchill Brothers are a very capable side and are very tough to beat at home. They stay at the third place at the moment as four points separate us. But you need to remember, they have played a match less. It’s understandable they would come all guns blazing at us. We need to be cautious but we will play to win.
Both Tolgay and Penn are quality players with lots of potential. Their combination has always helped us. Both complement each other on the field and the team is reaping the benefits in return. I've no complaints.
Sanju is an exceptional talent who is a match-winner. He has matured a lot and understands his responsibilities and executes them on the field. That defines him. He will go a long way. I rate him very highly. In fact, this team boasts of many match-winners.
Defensive organisation is an aspect we need to improve upon. When we lost to Salgaocar in Goa, our defence wasn't upto the mark. Hopefully, Nirmal Chhetri would be back with the team and we will have to reorganise our defence against Churchill who have some very good forwards.
The League has reached a stage where a win or a loss can have a huge impact on any team. And mind you, the top 4-5 teams don't stay far way from each other. We need to stick to the basics. Predicting anything at the moment won't be right.
Preview: Copa del Rey - Barcelona vs. Real Madrid.
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On Wednesday night Real Madrid will face Barcelona in the Copa del Rey quarter-final second leg at Camp Nou trailing 2-1 from the first leg match. Real Madrid will need to score at least two goals in the Camp Nou to advance to the next round of the Copa del Rey. For this under pressure Portuguese manager Mourinho will be looking a attacking mindset.
Controversial Real Madrid defender Pepe will play this match if he is fit, despite the controversy over his alleged stamp on Lionel Messi’s hand in last week's first game. They remains five points ahead of arch-rivals Barcelona, greatest side of all-time and recent El-Clasicos have been far more encouraging for Real Madrid, even if they have ended in defeat.
Mourinho might be thinking about playing Kaka, Ozil, Cristiano Ronaldo and Benzema in the attack. Alvaro Arbeloa should be back in the lineup, so the defensive line should be composed of himself, Varane, Ramos and Marcelo/Coentrao. That would mean Alonso and Diara will play in the midfield.
Barcelona are undoubtedly favourites to progress to the next round. After having a 2-1 victory in Santiago Bernabeu, The Catalans looks more relaxed. While Messi, made a brilliant hat-trick in the previous La Liga match against Malaga. Messi not played very well in their previous El-Classico, his back in form will be a big relief to Guardiola.
The trio of Sergio Busquets, Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta have proved too strong for Real for many a year now and if Cesc Fabregas also in, then it will be arguably all time best midfield. It is the main area for each El-Classico win.
Barcelona will be without Keita, Villa, Ibrahim due to injury. Being 5 point ahead in La Liga table Barcelona looks forward for another win to mentally back in La Liga race also.
Current form:
Possible lineups:
Barcelona : Pinto; Adriano, Pique, Puyol, Alves; Busquets, Xavi, Iniesta, Fabregas; Sanchez; Messi.
Real Madrid: Casillas; Marcelo, Pepe, Carvalho, Ramos; Ozil, Alonso, Diarra, Kaka; Ronaldo; Benzema.
THE BEAUTIFUL GAME : WORLD FOOTBALL NEWS MAGNET..
24.01.2012 : ADHIRAJ DUTTA...KFC.. | www.kolkatafootball.com HOME PAGE
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has insisted that he has not created divisions within his squad. Mourinho - speaking ahead of his side's Copa del Rey quarter-final second leg on Wednesday - dismissed the notion he had incited clans at the Bernabeu, which were allegedly caused by reports the Portuguese boss was departing at season's end.
Striker Robin van Persie has warned Arsenal's rivals to write them off at their own peril. The Gunners suffered a 2-1 defeat against Manchester United on Sunday and currently sit fifth on the Premier League table, five points behind Chelsea who occupy the final Champions League place.
Diego Maradona believes Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola is keen to take charge of Inter if he ever decides to leave his current club. The Barca boss has an expiring contract at Camp Nou, and he has yet to make a decision on his future.
Legendary Brazil captain Carlos Alberto Torres says he is pessimistic about his country's chances of glory in the 2014 World Cup finals. Brazil have struggled in recent times under the stewardship of Mano Menezes, including a string of below-par performances in last year's Copa America, as well as numerous defeats against rival nations.
Melbourne Victory star Harry Kewell has admitted he dived in order to win a penalty in Sunday's 4-1 A-League loss to Perth. Kewell was criticised by opponents and fans after his performance on Saturday, with Glory defender Steve Pantelidis going as far to suggest Kewell was a 'protected species' after he escaped a second yellow card for his theatrical attempt to win a penalty.
President Alfredo Florez said the Spanish Fotball Federation will rule on Pepe's alleged stamp on Lionel Messi on Wednesday. The federation's Competition Committee convened on Monday to analyse the reports of the referees who officiated the first-leg matches of the Copa del Rey quarter-finals.
The FA has charged Manchester City's Mario Balotelli with violent conduct after an incident against Tottenham on Sunday. The 21-year-old's injury-time penalty gave City a 3-2 win, but earlier he appeared to stamp on Scott Parker.
Balotelli faces a four-match ban following a dismissal earlier this season, but any unsuccessful appeal could result in a longer suspension.
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has paid tribute to comeback hero Paul Scholes after they were honoured by the Football Writers' Association. The duo are the first double recipients of the tribute award..
WORLD FOOTBALL PLAYERS TRANSFER GOSSIP : what's going on !!!
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Yoann Gourcuff's agent has rubbished claims the France international could be set for a move in the January transfer window. Attacking midfielder Gourcuff has been a long-time target of Arsenal and his mixed form at Lyon prompted further speculation the player would be moving out.
The agent of Universidad de Chile defender Igor Lichnovsky reveals that both Chelsea and Inter have shown interest in his client. The 17-year-old attracted the attention of big European clubs with his solid displays for Chile Under-17 side, whereas he was recently handed a debut at Universidad de Chile.
Inter midfielder Thiago Motta admits that he could join Paris Saint-Germain before the transfer window closes in January. The Brazilian midfielder is out of contract in the summer and he has yet to be offered a new deal at Giuseppe Meazza.
Paris Saint Germain have emerged as rivals to Queens Park Rangers in the bidding to secure the signature of Chelsea defender Alex. The 29-year-old Brazilian has been widely reported as being in talks with QPR about a short move across London but the big-spending French club could be set to scupper any such deal.
Highly-rated Benfica midfielder Nicolas Gaitan has not attracted approaches from Manchester United or Manchester City, according to his agent. The Premier League title rivals are both thought to be targeting the Argentine, who has enjoyed an impressive first half of the season in Portugal.
