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As you know billybob annouced that Penguin Mail will be launched this week and they also made a logo sneek peak :

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Dunga, however, would have been pleased with the start Brazil made.

3 minutes in to the match, Diego struck from close range after some great footwork from his former Santos teammate, Robinho.

Brazil then began a spot of showboating with Robinho, in particular, spraying the ball about with panache.

But as they are wont to do when they think the game is already won, Brazil became slapdash and Canada soon equalised when Rob Friend headed home after he beat keeper Júlio César in the air.

Brazil were caught napping again when Nakajima broke from midfield. But with only Júlio César to beat, the Canadian lobbed the ball wide.

On a hard, greasy pitch Brazil had problems keeping their footing but this didn’t seem to affect Canada who were having the better of the half.

As Brazil failed to get to grips with the conditions, Canada began to enjoy a period of control hitting the side netting and testing the Brazilian keeper again.

On the 41st minute, Brazil were opened up down the centre once more and Júlio César did well to save De Rosario’s effort.

But moments later, Gilberto broke down the left; Pat Onstad failed to hold Luís Fabiano’s header and Brazil ended the first-half with an undeserved lead.

The second period got off a leisurely start but Canada it seemed were still keen to embarrass Brazil.

With 50 minutes on the clock, they did just that after they were back on level terms thanks to Guzman’s unstoppable shot. 

Two minutes later, Brazil thought they’d gone back in front when Luis Fabiano fired home but the striker was offside.

But Brazil didn’t have to wait long. Robinho pounced on to a loose pass, and rounded Onstad before slotting the ball in.

Dunga then began to make changes including the introduction of Adriano. But the biggest cheer from the crowd came when AC Milan’s Alexandre Pato got to his feet.

However, Canada were not impressed and continued to take the game to the South Americans.

Nsaliwa had a great chance to make it 3×3 when he danced past a static defence and then shot just wide.

Brazil held on for the win but it was less than convincing from a full-strength side against plucky, yet moderate opposition.

 

See the goals here

Brazil 3×2 Canada

Qwest Field, Seattle (USA). 31/05/2008. Referee: Kevin Stott (USA). Ass: Anthony Vasoli (USA), Jeff Hosking (USA). Attendance: 47,052

Brazil: Júlio César, Maicon (Daniel Alves), Lúcio (Luisão), Juan, Gilberto; Mineiro, Josué, Júlio Baptista (Elano), Diego (Pato); Robinho (Rafael Sobis), Luis Fabiano (Adriano). Coach: Dunga

Canada: Onstad, Klukowski, Hastings, Stalteri, Serioux; Nakajima, Hutchinson (Bernier), De Rosario (Peters), De Guzman (Nsaliwa); Friend, Radzinski (Jong). Coach: Dale Mitchell

Goals: Diego, 4; Friend, 9; Luis Fabiano, 44; De Guzman, 50; Robinho, 62.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certainly coach Dunga would not have been too happy with the way that Brazil gave away possession in midfield and how his regular centreback pairing of Juan and Lúcio struggled with balls played down the centre of the defence.

Dunga, however, would have been pleased with the start Brazil made.

3 minutes in to the match, Diego struck from close range after some great footwork from his former Santos teammate, Robinho.

Brazil then began a spot of showboating with Robinho, in particular, spraying the ball about with panache.

But as they are wont to do when they think the game is already won, Brazil became slapdash and Canada soon equalised when Rob Friend headed home after he beat keeper Júlio César in the air.

Brazil were caught napping again when Nakajima broke from midfield. But with only Júlio César to beat, the Canadian lobbed the ball wide.

On a hard, greasy pitch Brazil had problems keeping their footing but this didn’t seem to affect Canada who were having the better of the half.

As Brazil failed to get to grips with the conditions, Canada began to enjoy a period of control hitting the side netting and testing the Brazilian keeper again.

On the 41st minute, Brazil were opened up down the centre once more and Júlio César did well to save De Rosario’s effort.

But moments later, Gilberto broke down the left; Pat Onstad failed to hold Luís Fabiano’s header and Brazil ended the first-half with an undeserved lead.

The second period got off a leisurely start but Canada it seemed were still keen to embarrass Brazil.

With 50 minutes on the clock, they did just that after they were back on level terms thanks to Guzman’s unstoppable shot. 

Two minutes later, Brazil thought they’d gone back in front when Luis Fabiano fired home but the striker was offside.

But Brazil didn’t have to wait long. Robinho pounced on to a loose pass, and rounded Onstad before slotting the ball in.

Dunga then began to make changes including the introduction of Adriano. But the biggest cheer from the crowd came when AC Milan’s Alexandre Pato got to his feet.

However, Canada were not impressed and continued to take the game to the South Americans.

Nsaliwa had a great chance to make it 3×3 when he danced past a static defence and then shot just wide.

Brazil held on for the win but it was less than convincing from a full-strength side against plucky, yet moderate opposition.

See the best moments here

Brazil 3×2 Canada

Qwest Field, Seattle (USA). 31/05/2008. Referee: Kevin Stott (USA). Ass: Anthony Vasoli (USA), Jeff Hosking (USA). Attendance: 47,052

Brazil: Júlio César, Maicon (Daniel Alves), Lúcio (Luisão), Juan, Gilberto; Mineiro, Josué, Júlio Baptista (Elano), Diego (Pato); Robinho (Rafael Sobis), Luis Fabiano (Adriano). Coach: Dunga

Canada: Onstad, Klukowski, Hastings, Stalteri, Serioux; Nakajima, Hutchinson (Bernier), De Rosario (Peters), De Guzman (Nsaliwa); Friend, Radzinski (Jong). Coach: Dale Mitchell

Goals: Diego, 4; Friend, 9; Luis Fabiano, 44; De Guzman, 50; Robinho, 62.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certainly coach Dunga would not have been too happy with the way that Brazil gave away possession in midfield and how his regular centreback pairing of Juan and Lúcio struggled with balls played down the centre of the defence.

Dunga, however, would have been pleased with the start Brazil made.

3 minutes in to the match, Diego struck from close range after some great footwork from his former Santos teammate, Robinho.

Brazil then began a spot of showboating with Robinho, in particular, spraying the ball about with panache.

But as they are wont to do when they think the game is already won, Brazil became slapdash and Canada soon equalised when Rob Friend headed home after he beat keeper Júlio César in the air.

Brazil were caught napping again when Nakajima broke from midfield. But with only Júlio César to beat, the Canadian lobbed the ball wide.

On a hard, greasy pitch Brazil had problems keeping their footing but this didn’t seem to affect Canada who were having the better of the half.

As Brazil failed to get to grips with the conditions, Canada began to enjoy a period of control hitting the side netting and testing the Brazilian keeper again.

On the 41st minute, Brazil were opened up down the centre once more and Júlio César did well to save De Rosario’s effort.

But moments later, Gilberto broke down the left; Pat Onstad failed to hold Luís Fabiano’s header and Brazil ended the first-half with an undeserved lead.

The second period got off a leisurely start but Canada it seemed were still keen to embarrass Brazil.

With 50 minutes on the clock, they did just that after they were back on level terms thanks to Guzman’s unstoppable shot. 

Two minutes later, Brazil thought they’d gone back in front when Luis Fabiano fired home but the striker was offside.

But Brazil didn’t have to wait long. Robinho pounced on to a loose pass, and rounded Onstad before slotting the ball in.

Dunga then began to make changes including the introduction of Adriano. But the biggest cheer from the crowd came when AC Milan’s Alexandre Pato got to his feet.

However, Canada were not impressed and continued to take the game to the South Americans.

Nsaliwa had a great chance to make it 3×3 when he danced past a static defence and then shot just wide.

Brazil held on for the win but it was less than convincing from a full-strength side against plucky, yet moderate opposition.

See the best moments here

Brazil 3×2 Canada

Qwest Field, Seattle (USA). 31/05/2008. Referee: Kevin Stott (USA). Ass: Anthony Vasoli (USA), Jeff Hosking (USA). Attendance: 47,052

Brazil: Júlio César, Maicon (Daniel Alves), Lúcio (Luisão), Juan, Gilberto; Mineiro, Josué, Júlio Baptista (Elano), Diego (Pato); Robinho (Rafael Sobis), Luis Fabiano (Adriano). Coach: Dunga

Canada: Onstad, Klukowski, Hastings, Stalteri, Serioux; Nakajima, Hutchinson (Bernier), De Rosario (Peters), De Guzman (Nsaliwa); Friend, Radzinski (Jong). Coach: Dale Mitchell

Goals: Diego, 4; Friend, 9; Luis Fabiano, 44; De Guzman, 50; Robinho, 62.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certainly coach Dunga would not have been too happy with the way that Brazil gave away possession in midfield and how his regular centreback pairing of Juan and Lúcio struggled with balls played down the centre of the defence.

Dunga, however, would have been pleased with the start Brazil made.

3 minutes in to the match, Diego struck from close range after some great footwork from his former Santos teammate, Robinho.

Brazil then began a spot of showboating with Robinho, in particular, spraying the ball about with panache.

But as they are wont to do when they think the game is already won, Brazil became slapdash and Canada soon equalised when Rob Friend headed home after he beat keeper Júlio César in the air.

Brazil were caught napping again when Nakajima broke from midfield. But with only Júlio César to beat, the Canadian lobbed the ball wide.

On a hard, greasy pitch Brazil had problems keeping their footing but this didn’t seem to affect Canada who were having the better of the half.

As Brazil failed to get to grips with the conditions, Canada began to enjoy a period of control hitting the side netting and testing the Brazilian keeper again.

On the 41st minute, Brazil were opened up down the centre once more and Júlio César did well to save De Rosario’s effort.

But moments later, Gilberto broke down the left; Pat Onstad failed to hold Luís Fabiano’s header and Brazil ended the first-half with an undeserved lead.

The second period got off a leisurely start but Canada it seemed were still keen to embarrass Brazil.

With 50 minutes on the clock, they did just that after they were back on level terms thanks to Guzman’s unstoppable shot. 

Two minutes later, Brazil thought they’d gone back in front when Luis Fabiano fired home but the striker was offside.

But Brazil didn’t have to wait long. Robinho pounced on to a loose pass, and rounded Onstad before slotting the ball in.

Dunga then began to make changes including the introduction of Adriano. But the biggest cheer from the crowd came when AC Milan’s Alexandre Pato got to his feet.

However, Canada were not impressed and continued to take the game to the South Americans.

Nsaliwa had a great chance to make it 3×3 when he danced past a static defence and then shot just wide.

Brazil held on for the win but it was less than convincing from a nearly full-strength side against plucky, yet moderate opposition.

See the best moments here soon

Brazil 3×2 Canada

Qwest Field, Seattle (USA). 31/05/2008. Referee: Kevin Stott (USA). Ass: Anthony Vasoli (USA), Jeff Hosking (USA). Attendance: 47,052

Brazil: Júlio César, Maicon (Daniel Alves), Lúcio (Luisão), Juan, Gilberto; Mineiro, Josué, Júlio Baptista (Elano), Diego (Pato); Robinho (Rafael Sobis), Luis Fabiano (Adriano). Coach: Dunga

Canada: Onstad, Klukowski, Hastings, Stalteri, Serioux; Nakajima, Hutchinson (Bernier), De Rosario (Peters), De Guzman (Nsaliwa); Friend, Radzinski (Jong). Coach: Dale Mitchell

Goals: Diego, 4; Friend, 9; Luis Fabiano, 44; De Guzman, 50; Robinho, 62.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was rough. It was fun. And it was a 4-4 draw.

This day’s footy match between us and the other side was little rough. There were some bhana-bhan and physical tacklings. But the beautiful game was enjoyable as always.

I scored the first goal from our side. Ravi dai thrashed two unstoppable goals into the post. Another goal came from Pushpeshwor. Those tantalising goals by Ravi dai from almost ZERO angle, arguably earns him the man of the match (from our side ).

One player we missed like no other was the avatar of C.Ronaldo, Pujan Malla, who scored 5 goals of 10 against the same side, last time. Without him we rested 4-4. Not bad from us.

To our pleasure, Anit Babu dai with his brand new Nivia boot showed up early in the morning. It was his first full post match with us. He had some hard and powerful clearances in the match. Puja di was happy (like no other) by Anit dai’s this kind of sporty action.

Shaq dai (Nickname = Ashish ), was also playing from our side. Dibesh dai (Deebesh, as Sanam dai would say) had also some nice times in the match. Sanjeeb sir, Rabin sir, Mrigesh, Pranab sir, Pappu sir (spare me for i don’t know his name), Rajesh sir, Rajesh dai and all had memorable moments. Mrigesh, not to surprise, was outstanding with his gloves. Alert for Peter Czeck. Shaym dai and his fren were also holding the defense line tightly.

Last but not the least, OM dai was marvelous all around the field. He played striker. He played mid-fielder. And he played SUBSTITUTE too. Thanks to his Nokia N70, that we have some pics and videos here. He is now planning to increase his stamina by playing daily at evenings. Cheers.

Oh, I nearly forgot to mention this: During the match, the other side had 30% possession, we had other 30% possession. 10% was for the discussion and fouls. And the rest 30% possession belonged to Pasang, the sultan. Hip Hip Hurray. A really remarkable day.

[Some skills from OM dai HERE]

[Its me HERE]

McFARLAND — It’s not difficult to spot Sara Stern on the soccer field.

Even if she doesn’t have the ball, isn’t making a creative move, isn’t dribbling into space and unleashing a shot toward the goal, there’s one part of the McFarland sophomore’s game that keeps eyes going toward her.

Her shoes.

A set of red Adidas Tunits easily stands out from the traditional black or white shoes on the green grass, and on Thursday, Stern was putting the flashy footwear to good use.

“I like shoes a lot,” Stern said, “and any funky shoe I can buy, I’m on that.”

Her goal and assist carried McFarland to a 2-0 victory over Monona Grove and to within a victory of the Badger South Conference championship.

She broke a scoreless tie eight minutes into the second half, helping the Spartans break free from an evenly played game.

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As much as I enjoy and appreciate the ability to freelance for The Fort Pierce Tribune, writing a story every week or so won’t pay the bills. I need to make money other ways.

Luckily, the kids I babysat last summer called me today to say hi, and their mom said she would need me again here and there. The children are great, and the job pays well.

However, there also is a less practical and not-as-rewarding way I’ve been making money: gambling.

Although it carries a negative connotation, gambling - in my opinion - is acceptable if you don’t use money belonging to you or anyone else. I place daily sports bets on everything from Major League Baseball to international soccer games - beginning with the 10 cents provided by the Web site’s advertisers, who fund the operation.

My boyfriend, Kevin, worked my account to be able to withdraw $20 a couple months ago. Now I’ve been studying the Tribune’s sports section and the online sports news daily, and I’m finally getting my money back up there.

I knew someone back from my college days who gambled his money to pay his bills. Here’s a way to use no one’s money to pay mine.

Yesterday’s Wall Street Journal included not one, but two pieces of football-related reporting. And you won’t find either one on the sports page, either. (Yes, there is a sports page in every Friday’s Weekend Journal ).

I’ll give you three guesses at what I find objectionable in Culture Clash: Soccer Fans, Art Elite Butt Heads. This fascinating story describes how Basel, Switzerland is coping with the nearly simultaneous influx of football supporters for Euro 2008 and visitors for “the world’s most prestigious contemporary art fair.” The latter include the sort of people who are prepared to pay $600,000 for a sculpture that’s comprised of numerous small rooms, each decorated with political images.

Dear readers, you’re no doubt seething with indignation, as was I. Something is wrong with the world when honest, hard-working supporters of the Swiss and Czech national teams must share Basel with denizens of art snobbatoria from around the globe. But would you believe that the WSJ has a different take on this? They’ve quoted a New York art advisor who claims that “soccer hooligans drove our room rates through the roof.” Curiously, she believes that “This has ‘Christopher Guest movie’ written all over it.”

Does she mean a film like Best in Show? And the art people are like the high-strung, status-conscious couple whose weimeraner attacked one of the judges? (You really must see this film, if you haven’t already).

We see a photo of a wild-eyed, flag-waving man and boy juxtaposed next to an elegant couple standing in front of a no doubt significant piece of modern art. Most of the article is spent describing the art crowd’s dismay, but the author did apparently speak to one footy supporter. He is a social worker who counsels “troublesome soccer fans.” Really, I’m not making this up.

In Soccer Players Drain Coffers,
Steve McGrath takes a look at a recent Deloitte report on wages, revenues, and profitability in European football. (The full article is not available online without a subscription. If you have access to the print version, please see page C2 of the WSJ, May 30, 2008).

There’s nothing offensive about this story, unless you’re a Chelsea fan. During the 2006-7 season, Chelsea paid 132.8 million pounds in player salaries to Arsenal’s 89.7 million and Manchester United’s 92.3 million. I suppose Chelsea did win two trophies in 2007 (the Carling Cup counts, right?) and United only won the Premiership. The Journal said nothing about this, noting only that neither London club has won the Champions League.

Other interesting facts: John Terry was the highest-paid player in the Premiership in 2006-7, Premier League salaries as whole are 75% higher than those in La Liga, and Bundesliga operating profits of 250 million euros exceeded those of the Premiership (141 million euros), for the first time ever. As a percentage of revenue, player salaries at top clubs are at record levels (63%). High salaries lead the clubs to take on debt and raise ticket prices…etc., etc. You won’t catch me wringing my hands over any of this, though. When fans stop buying tickets and watching televised matches, the salary spiral will stop.

There’s supposed to be no such thing as bad publicity, but I think that the tiresome, offensive tone of the Culture Clash article far outweighs the Journal’s neutral coverage of European club football finances. The former, after all, occupied a prominent front-page position in Friday’s popular Weekend Journal and “Soccer Players Drain Coffers” was placed on page two of the Money & Investing section.

That probably wasn’t obscure enough for John Terry, though. The Journal still had room to run the now-famous photo of him seated on the rain-soaked pitch after that critical missed penalty in last week’s Champions League final.

Hällo!

Hier ist wieder Euer HÄ!

Heute ist die Verteidigung dran, denn die Null muss ja bekanntlich stehen.

In unserer Älf gibt es aber keine Nullen und die Nummer Eins unsärär Verteidigär ist:

Jupp Posipäl!

Jupp, auch Josäf genannt, wurde in Rumänien geboren und wanderte schliesslich nach Hannovär aus.

Jupp spielte bei Arminia Hannovär bis er schliesslich zum Hämburgär SV wechselte und ist in unserer Älf där rächtä Verteidigär, bekannt aus Funk & Färnsehen: “Keinär wankt. Der Regen prasselt unaufhörlich härniedär. Posipäl hat gestoppt. Souverän gestoppt.”

Tja, wär sonst als unser Jupp…

Zimmermän, wir danken Dir!

Oliver Kahn hat in einen Interview mit der “tz” dazu aufgefordert Jens Lehmann den Rücken zu stärken. Das Vertrauen der Manschaft und der Trainer habe Lehmann, jetzt fehle noch das Vertrauen von Außen. Lehmann wird das packen, würde - genau wie Kahn - einen guten Abschied haben wollen und alles dafür geben und es auch packen. “Vor der EM sollte man nichts mehr in Frage stellen.”, so Kahn weiter.

Ich denke das Oliver Kahn mit seiner Meinung vollkommen richtig liegt. United we stand - united we fall, sollte das Motto sein. Jogi Löw hat die Entscheidung getroffen einen Torwart ohne Spielpraxis zur Nummer 1 zu machen, jetzt müssen wir da durch. Und wenn wir Fans die Unsicherheit des Mannes spüren, den wir für den sehnlichen Wunsch - einen Titel - benötigen, dann ist alles andere hinfällig und wir müssen ihn mit unseren Verhalten aufbauen und die notwendige Sicherheit geben.
Ich erinnere mich noch daran wie einwandfrei sich die Bayern-Fans vor Jahren verhalten haben. Eine Zeit wo Verteidiger Samuel Kuffour ebenfalls ohne Sicherheit spielte. Die Sprechchöre bauten ihn damals wieder auf.
Solche Aktionen würde ich mir auch von den deutschen Fans bei der EM wünschen…- und die Presse könnte gleich mal damit anfangen.