Posted on March 16, 2008 by Breton
Brian McBride entered today’s match looking to find the ever-elusive first goal since returning from long-term injury. Timmy Howard entered the match looking to extend Everton’s run of EPL form and let go of the heartbreak that was their loss in penalty kicks to Fiorentina in the UEFA Cup. Both definitely showed up to play. [...]
Filed under: EPL, Everton, Fulham | Tagged: Brian McBride, Tim Howard | 1 Comment »
Posted on March 16, 2008 by Ryan
Last season’s Betis v Sevilla game in the Copa del Rey was marred with a ‘botellazo’ (basically meaning a huge hit with a bottle) to the face of Juande Ramos. Ramos was knocked unconscious and spent the night in the hospital and the game was suspended.
Even my girlfriend, who actually knows more about Spanish [...]
Filed under: Athletic Bilbao, Real Betis | Tagged: Armando Riviero, Athletic Bilbao, Botellazo, Botellazo Armando, La Liga, Real Betis | 1 Comment »
Posted on March 16, 2008 by Jeff
…and knowing said game isn’t over, here’s a couple things that come to mind:
- Tell me we don’t usually play so fitfully. A couple players have “it” – and I’ll get to that below – but the general vibe I’m getting is damned sloppy. So, tell me this is fatigue. Because, if [...]
Filed under: Chad Barrett, Olympic Qualifying, Sacha Kljestan, U.S. Men's Olympic Soccer | Tagged: Dax McCarty, Stuart Holden | 5 Comments »