(0-1) 39' Derdiyok, (1-1) 51' Simao (p)
Atletico Madrid complicate matters with a draw against Bayer Leverkusen in their second group tie of the competition. With Sergio Agüero left out as a precaution, Bayer took the lead just before half-time with a well drilled shot in the area. After a dismal first 45 minutes, Atletico came out a different side in the second half and it didn't take them long to draw level through Simaos penalty. Tiago made an impression when he came on, but with the game wide open any one of the two teams could have gone on to get a decisive winner. As it was the match ended in a draw and Atletico are now obliged to start picking up wins if they want to make it out of the group.
Borussia Dortmund 0 - 1 Sevilla
(0-1) 46' Cigarini
Vital win for Sevilla in Germany as Italian Luca Cigarini grabbed the all-important goal in the Westfalenstadion. Gregorio Manzano didn't waste any time in his first match on the Sevilla bench, breathing new life into a souless set of players at half time. And it only took them a matter of seconds to get the winning goal, Cigarini taking advantage of a loose ball in the area to slot in and put his team back on track in the Europe League. Soon after Dortmund defender Schmelzer saw red, which allowed the Nervionenses to dominate the second half and leave with the three points that were so essential to any hopes they had of staying in the Europa League beyond the group stages.
Young Boys 2 - 0 Getafe
(1-0) 10' Degen, (2-0) 63' Degen
Shocking performance from Michels Getafe team which sees the Madrid outfit take a step backwards after their opening round win. With Pedro Leon and Roberto Soldado sold over the summer, Getafe are seriously lacking in quality this year, so it will be a test of Michels managerial ability whether or not 'Eurogeta' suffer this season.
Villarreal 2 - 1 Club Brugge
(1-0) 10' Rossi, (1-1) 46' Donk, (2-1) 56' Gonzalo
Villarreal survived a barrage of brutal tackles from Brugge to sneak past the Belgians courtesy of Gonzalos 56th minute strike. Villarreal outclassed their rivals who were left with no choice but to resort to dirty tactics to stop the Yellow Submarine. Cani was injured by a shocking challenge and Vargas was sent off for Brugge. Guiseppe Rossi continues his impressive start to the season with another goal. The Italian/American is on fire.
1st point: I just want to say thanks for the mention about the podcast.
ReplyDelete2nd point: Whats wrong with Alumnia? Arsenal fans will gladly pay for his airfare
3rd point: We are taking down our link as we didnt know you were with the prawn sandwich brigade
4th: Well done on the podcast mate. You did really well and it was good to listen to. Mando and Elisa know there stuff and its nice to get the chance to promote the blog. Sorry I havent commented lately but with the start of the school year it has been crazy
Steve, do you think Atleti want to roll into Europa again by the skin of their teeths? lol.
ReplyDeleteI expect Manzano to make a huge impact. I love the way the guy talks, so inspirational, like a zen guru.
Don't expect much from Geta this year, if they keep playing poorly. That said Young boys have been quite impressive this year in Europa in the games vs Tottenham and such.
You know who has caught my eye at Villarreal? Jefferson Montero, the ecuadorian, what a cross, love the way he beats his man and the speed. Poor Jozy Altidore had his chances but zilch in goal.
The podcast is out. http://www.forzafutbol.com/2010/09/forza-futbol-podcast-115-focus-on.html
Good stuff!
Cheers Gary! No problem, I'll have to start getting over to MadridAtleticos too. Almunia? Strange one. Had an awesome season a couple of years back, but he is just so error prone at the moment. Right up Zaragozas street then ;) And yeah, for my sins I am a dedicated member of the prawn sandwich brigade...please accept my apologies :)
ReplyDeleteElisa: Manzano is box office! Love hearing him speak too, proper philosopher of football...like Valdano but without the arrogance. Getafe are incredibly irregular but have some decent players (Miku, Casquero, Parejo, Manu) but they're poor in defence so i expect mid table and a short run in the Europa League. I heard about Jefferson Monteros stormer after he came on as a sub but unfortunately didnt catch the match. Altidore will find it tough going behind Nilmar and Rossi the form theyre shwoing at the moment. Looks like Villarreal are recapturing the form of Pellegrinis era. Good to see ;)