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uncompromising cup matches, broken hopes for a successful season and a triumph at the end of a long hard road to trophy – a review of football events over the past week in France, Germany and Portugal.

Cup battles

last week matches took place on 1 / 8 finals in France. And already at this early stage was not without sensation. Dropped out of the Cup “Marseille.” Match with a representative of the French Fourth Division “Carquefou” resembled the battle between David and Goliath. In the eyes of the fans loved the players that the club have managed to create a modest little miracle.

“Carquefou” (D-4) – “Marcel” – 1:0 (1:0)

Goal: N'Doye 7 (1:0).

result of this match shocked the leadership “of Marseilles.” Pape Diouf, president of the club said the players will be able to redeem the fans only if they can be up to the season in the top three prize elite French championship: “This is a huge disappointment to all fans of” Marcel. “Now, in order not to smear the ending of the season, we need to add a championship game in France and third place, in order to perform next season in the Champions League “. In another two matches of this stage is seen between contenders for the trophy. Regular time between the “Bordeaux” and “Lilly” did not bring their heads. And in each of the two halves of additional hosts managed to score the ball, thereby breaking the resistance of the guests. “Lion” at the last minute managed to get a ticket to the quarterfinals, leaving behind the competition “Sochaux”.

“Bordeaux” – “Lille” – 2:0 (0:0)

Goals: Fernando, 96 (1-0), Bellon, 114 (2:0).

“Lion” – “Sochaux” – 2:1 (0:0)

Goals: Benzema, 56 (1-0), Traore, 89 (1-1), Benzema, 90 (2:1).

Clubs from the lower divisions, managed to get through to the decisive stages of the tournament thanks to the organized game, and strong character, in European football are not uncommon. In the current Cup in Germany jumped above the head of FC “Carl Zeiss Jena”, failing to reach the semifinals. However, to do better the club was not destined. In the finals of the tournament will meet in Munich “Bavaria” and Dortmund, “Dortmund”.

“Borussia” – “Carl Zeiss Jena” – 3:0 (1:0)

Goals: Ting, 13 (1-0); Klimovich, 70 (2-0), Petric, 87 (3:0).

“Bavaria” – “Wolfsburg” – 2:0 (0:0)

Goals: Ribery, 60 (1-0), Miroslav Klose, 66 (2:0).

complete the survey Cup battles in Portugal, which hosted the final match of the League Cup. Neither the principal nor the extra time “Sporting” and “Setúbal” could not identify the winner. Goals balls audience had the opportunity to see just a penalty shootout. Hero of the meeting was the goalkeeper “Setúbal” Eduardo Carvalho, who was able to reflect the three hits from the 11-meter mark. One of the three was hit Marat Izmailov. His “Sporting” lost in a penalty shootout with the score 2:3.

“Setúbal” – “Sporting” – 0:0 (3:2 in a penalty shootout )

Transfer news

experienced Oliver Kahn recently announced his retirement at the end of the season. Management believes that the “Bavaria” as the new club's goalkeeper Artur Boruc is perfect. A candidate's track record: Number 1 in the national team of Poland, behind 10 years of playing in goal Scottish “Celtic” and World Cup 2006. All of this guidance, “Bavaria” valued at € 13 million will see whether this amount is satisfied with “Celts”.

seems to hold Lucio in “Bavaria” will be very difficult. Brazilian defender to claim “Roma”, “Milan” and “Barcelona.” Reportedly even said that the Catalans are willing to pay for players 12 million pounds and offer a four-year contract Lucio. About their preferences titled Brazilian stated the following: “I have repeatedly said that the championships in Italy, Spain or England – the best in Europe. I would like to play them and would be happy if I received such a proposal” .

“Porto” this season, stands just brilliant. The team went to the playoffs the Champions League, sweeps away all of their way to the national championship. According to football experts played a great role in this 24-year old Ricardo Quaresma. Midfield is a very bright, hands out assists, scoring himself. His game attracted the attention of the Portuguese leadership of Milan “Inter”, which deals with Quaresma as a replacement for his compatriot Luis Figo. President of “Porto” Jorge Nuno Pinto said he would not be happy to care leader of his team, but if you get the offer in the region of 30 million pounds, or simply can not refuse.

Another loud

transfer event can result in a transition to Madrid “Real” Klaas Jan Huntelaar. Attacking “Ajax” is eager to see the ranks of the royal club sporting director of “Real” Predrag Mijatovic. According to Serb Huntelaar can play in attack with Ruud van Nistelrooy. Interest in the Amsterdam club striker also show “Milan” and “Roma”.

Firsthand

After

defeat his charges of “Valenciennes” 1:3 match in the 30th round of the championship of France head coach, “Bordeaux” Laurent Blanc has admitted that his team not yet ready to fight for the championship: “Today's team does not deserve to be above the” Lion. “We are too far away. It is better to look back” . Separation of “Lion” is now 9 points.

Djibril Cisse holds a successful season. The player has become a leader attacks “Marseille”, scoring many goals. However, native championship does not like french striker, and he dreams of “Foggy Albion.” “I must admit that I miss England. Playing in the” Liverpool “was for me something special. I want to return to the Premier League. But now I stand for” Marseilles “and all my thoughts only about it “, – shared with reporters Cisse.

Ivan Saenko

club is going through tough times. This season, “Nuremberg” survived replaced head coach, and challenge – is to remain in the German elite. His opinion about the situation in the team shared the Russian striker: “We must immediately stop talking about the coaches, they do not give. Blame exclusive we, the players. Now everyone has to think about what he personally can do better” . Saenko also assured fans that he would not leave the club: “I talked about this with coach Guus Hiddink. It would be better for the club and for me, if I stay here, even in the second Bundesliga. But I'm sure we will cope with the task of saving space in the elite “.

Antonio Vinogradov, Sport. ru

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