Wednesday, April 30, 2008

1/5/2008 UEFA Cup Live - Fiorentina vs Rangers

Walter Smith and his team's adventure this season continues in this live commentary UEFA Cup match between Fiorentina and Rangers as they bid to enter their first European final for many years with a second last final effort. It will not be an easy match for the Scottish side even though they have a slight advantage due to having not conceded any goals in the first leg at home. But they will still need to conjure up a goal or two at Fiorentina's ground, which will not be easy considering the huge number of home soccer fans who are well known for their passionate and vocal support of the team, while intimidating many opponents who visit the ground. This might not actually be too much of a problem considering Rangers should be well used to such live soccer match with intense atmospheres especially against Celtic in Old Firm derbies. They will need to keep their concentration high and be focused for this live commentary and online TV soccer game between Fiorentina and Rangers and hope to capitalise on any mistakes from their Italian opponents.

The Viola stand on the brink of a very satisfying and successful season if they can win this live commentary and live streaming radio telecast UEFA Cup match between Fiorentina and Rangers and enter the final, where they will have as good a chance as any team to win it. Their last European trophy was in 1961, when they beat their opponents for today to win it on aggregate. Whether they can repeat the feat will depend on how focused the players are, and they must keep their recent defensive lapses to a minimum and stop Rangers from launching their quick counter attacks which will be boosted by the return of Ferguson in midfield. They also need to make their chances count, as they will be at a premium against a strong Rangers defence. The missing David Weir from the Rangers defence will be crucial though, as he provides much defensive stability for the team, and this could leave them open for this live commentary and live streaming TV broadcast UEFA Cup match between Fiorentina and Rangers and dash their hopes of a massive four trophy haul this season.

1/5/2008 UEFA Cup Live - Zenit St Petersburg vs Bayern Munich

The UEFA Cup will kick off early with this live commentary match between Zenit St Petersburg and Bayern Munich in the first semi final of the day and with the game on a knife's edge after a pulsating one all draw in the first leg which saw the Russian team come back dramatically off an own goal scored by a defender from the German team. The first game was largely one sided as Bayern Munich dominated at home and should have put the game beyond their opponents but football is a funny game and no sooner were they made favourites to win the UEFA Cup, Bayern Munich is now treading a fine line between an exit and adding another European trophy to their collection. They will be at full strength generally for this live commentary and online TV soccer game between Zenit St Petersburg and Bayern Munich and will welcome back top scorer Luca Toni after he had to sit out the first leg due to suspension.

The Italian striker's return to the lineup for the German side in this live commentary and live streaming radio telecast UEFA Cup match between Zenit St Petersburg and Bayern Munich could not come at a better time for them as his replacements are still not finding any rhythm to score regularly. German strikers like Podolski are still trying to get some sort of form and they will need to improve their game considerably to help their team out tonight. Their Russian opponents will not be fielding their strongest side as well as their hands are forced back due to mass suspension as a result of collecting too many yellow cards in the first leg. They will miss several crucial players in the side but manager Dick Advocaat refuses to use that as an excuse for any poor performances. He claimed that whoever plays will have to be professional about it and give their all in this live commentary and live streaming TV broadcast soccer match between Zenit St Petersburg and Bayern Munich and certainly if they play well to guide the team to the final, they will have the opportunity to play in the final regardless of which key player comes back into the team.

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

30/4/2008 UEFA Champions League Live - Chelsea vs Liverpool

The dust has settled after the first semi final last night and tonight this live commentary UEFA Champions League match between Chelsea and Liverpool will be the focus of every soccer fan on the planet as they await to find out who will be the team to face Manchester United in the final in May next month. Unexpectedly, this tie has been the one with the more exciting and dramatic moments and action, instead of turning out to be the bore game that many experts have claimed that it would be, due no doubt to the past history of their meetings in the same competition in previous years. Both Chelsea and Liverpool have instead turned this live soccer match into something of a spectacle, with drama, action, last minute goals and no lack of inter sniping between managers, players and even within club management. Sandwiched in between was the live football match in the English Premier League that Chelsea beat Manchester United and breathed new life into the title race. Suddenly, Avram Grant looks like a manager with ability to beat the top teams and will continue to try to do that tonight. It will again be a tough game, but could be made easier with their impressive home record and Liverpool's lack of one at Stamford Bridge. Many signs point to this live commentary and online TV soccer game between Chelsea and Liverpool being a win for the home team, and they are hard to ignore for many experts.

After having achieved so much in the competition, Rafael Benitez will hope his team can do it at least one more time in this live commentary and live streaming radio telecast UEFA Champions League match between Chelsea and Liverpool as their whole season now hinges on this game to continue having hopes of success. Without a trophy this season will probably be a bad omen for Benitez and he could be making the right moves to be siding with Tom Hicks in the boardroom actually because DIC and Gillett actually do want to get rid of him but are playing the PR game right now due to fans being on the Spaniard's side, and the two parties are cleverly making use of Tom Hicks' naivety in football politics to make him the fall guy in the whole crisis. Watching the many Liverpool live soccer matches online will sometimes witness the few selected protests against the huge portly American owner but they might have been taken in by Parry and Gillett in the secret boardroom politics at Anfield. Whatever it is, the focus now has to be on this live commentary and live streaming TV broadcast soccer match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge because they need to win this and might actually do so, as they have done on so many occasions to turn a blind eye to history and records in this competition and emerge triumphant.

29/4/2008 UEFA Champions League Live - Manchester United vs Barcelona

All the talk before this live commentary UEFA Champions League match between Manchester United and Barcelona has been on the fear that Alex Ferguson and his players are starting to show in the face of mounting pressure to win the games that they are expected to have easy victories from. They have been arguably, the best team in the world very much this season, inspired by the form of Ronaldo. However, they have struggled of late to win games and have often had to fight back to draw games. That alone should be reason enough for everyone to realise that they are not fearful of anything, in fact on the other hand they are showing the kind of resilience and determination normally associated with champions. But it also shows that they are not gelling as well as they should at this point of the season and will need to play much better to stand tall again. In fact, it would probably be Ferguson's normal tactics to use all the bad pre-match press that they are getting from this live commentary and online TV EPL game between Manchester United and Barcelona to create a siege mentality in his players and get them to win once again.

In an opponent like the Spanish team, they do have a difficult team to play against in this live commentary and live streaming radio telecast UEFA Champions League match between Manchester United and Barcelona, and certainly a team that is starting to smell blood given the slightly more advantageous position that they are in. Barca will not need to win this game to go through, the least they could do would be a scoring draw. However, that is not as easy and clear as the possibilities suggest, despite the amount of undisputed talent in the Spanish side. They do not have form on their side, and neither do they have Ronaldinho to provide some tricks and invention if required, even though Messi would be around to provide that in droves, but he has less experience in these occasions compared to the Brazilian at this stage in his career. The Old Trafford crowd might also be able to intimidate the visitors, but highly unlikely given that many of them are not real football fans anyway, although the true United supporters should be able to make enough of a din to provide some atmosphere for a big game. The simple fact is that the visitors will have to play much better in this live commentary and live streaming TV broadcast soccer match between Manchester United and Barcelona than they have done for so much of this season to stand a chance, and one only has recent performances to go with and that seems unlikely to happen tonight.

Sunday, April 27, 2008

28/4/2008 English Premier League Live - Derby vs Arsenal

Suddenly, this live commentary English Premier League match between Derby and Arsenal has taken on title challenge proportions not from the home side but from the fact that there is still a small possibility that Arsenal will be able to win the league, due to Saturday's result between Chelsea and Manchester United. Of course, it will take a miracle for them to really win it as they need their two rivals to actually lose all their remaining games and that is about as likely to happen as Liverpool winning the English Premier League title ever again under Rafael Benitez with Neil Warnock's curse and also the thousands of blinded Liverpool fans who think they should stick by Gillett and Parry who obviously were the ones who wanted to flog the club to other buyers and wanted to get rid of Benitez in the first place. While there is no such problems at Arsenal yet, they do indeed have to relook at Wenger's ability to inspire his team as he has failed to do so for three seasons straight and has become so desperate now that he might consider bringing Thierry "The Pout" Henry back to the club and featuring in games like this live commentary and online TV EPL game between Derby and Arsenal at Pride Park since he will get to play in his best position at a club where he is -the- star instead of being at a place like Barcelona where he needs to share the limelight with other players.

The home side is not much better for this live commentary and live streaming radio telecast English Premier League match between Derby and Arsenal as they have been horrible throughout the season and still harbouring hopes of being worse than Sunderland of many seasons ago. In truth, eleven points is just about right for their effort and while I do not doubt their efforts and hard work and desire, they simply are not good enough for the EPL and there is nothing wrong about them going down except for their poor fans who have had to endure a season like that but credit to them they have stuck to their team and deserve to be labelled the best set of fans in the whole league and miles better than those fairweather Manchester United fans who were nowhere to be seen when they were struggling before Alex Ferguson started tapping up players left right center from other clubs. Well, they now have three more live soccer games in which to catch their team in the top flight just like this live commentary and live streaming TV broadcast soccer match between Derby and Arsenal and if they buy better players the next time they are promoted perhaps they might have more live games to watch than just the 38 in one season.

Friday, April 25, 2008

26/4/2008 English Premier League Live - Tottenham vs Bolton

Can Gary Megson continue to create a miracle for his team and lead them to more victories in this live commentary English Premier League match between Tottenham and Bolton when just less than a month ago they look dead and buried and certainties for the drop with their terrible form which saw defeat upon defeat? Now, the team looks all revved up and are playing with resolve and spirit and could actually condemn the likes of Fulham and Birmingham to the drop if they maintain their good form and attain a third win in a row which will see them put further distance between Fulham and themselves and perhaps send the London club down despite whatever result they achieve against Manchester City today. But before all that happens, they must win this live commentary and online TV EPL game between Tottenham and Bolton in what promises to be a difficult match for themselves as well.

Spurs will not be giving any favours on their own home ground in this live commentary and live streaming radio telecast English Premier League match between Tottenham and Bolton or face their own fans' wrath but they will be comforted by the fact that they have done generally well at home and are free scoring. The likes of Dimitar Berbatov will have to be closely watched by Bolton or the sly Bulgarian will be able to open up their defence easily and expose a can of worms of bad defending. In fact, it would likely be a thrashing by the London side as they have greater firepower and can take advantage of weak defending by the visitors and put a couple of goals past them. Bolton might have to resort to some harder play to keep their hosts in check and if they can do that successfully and nullify the threat of Berbatov and Robbie Keane, they will have a great chance of securing a good result in this live commentary and live streaming TV broadcast soccer match between Tottenham and Bolton and accumulate the necessary points for safety, no matter how many people do not like them.

26/4/2008 English Premier League Live - Manchester City vs Fulham

While the pre match attention has been on the crisis developing between Thaksin and Eriksson, this live commentary English Premier League match between Manchester City and Fulham will decide if Fulham can now start packing their bags for a return to the English League Championship after a season of struggles and disappointment. Roy Hodgson has tried his utmost to help save the club but even his hands are tied as the times have moved on beyond him and his tactics and strategies no longer work in the EPL and he also has limited quality players to work with, which has seen the club hardly winning a game under him since he took over. They will really need to take out their swords and go for the kill in this game as they really have nothing left to lose and should throw everything at this live commentary and online TV EPL game between Manchester City and Fulham including the kitchen sink in all attempts to win it.

Back to Thaksin and Eriksson for this live commentary and live streaming radio telecast English Premier League match between Manchester City and Fulham and the two are set to clash head on this weekend as they discuss what Thaksin's comments meant really and whether Eriksson will decide to leave the club before the chopper comes down on his head as Thaksin feels that he has not delivered anything to the club. But this season has still been good for the club despite fading in the second half of the season, which must be fairly part of the fault of injuries to key players. They have stumbled through the rest of the season but have still achieved a respectable position since the new manager took over and do not forget that the club was nearly relegated last season and the one before and has always lived in their neighbours' shadow but this season achieved an unlikely double over them thanks to Eriksson. The squad will need to forget about the internal problems and prepare for this live commentary and live streaming TV broadcast soccer match between Manchester City and Fulham and try to win another three points to end the season on a great note amidst the controversy.

26/4/2008 English Premier League Live - Birmingham vs Liverpool

Can Birmingham save themselves from relegation and stay in the top flight for one more season we can only start to guess from this live commentary English Premier League match between Birmingham and Liverpool as the permutations are starting to become mind boggling with no one team being able to sustain any sort of form for a prolonged period of time. Birmingham has been on the edge of trouble for a while now and been in and out for a while but now they do not have many games left to save themselves so they really need to put together a run of points or face confirmation of relegation within the next two weeks. They need to make their home games count and this live commentary and online TV EPL match between Birmingham and Liverpool is a must must win for them, if they do not win, they can probably start believing that they will join Derby and Fulham for the drop, especially since they should have been long safe by now after the dreadful runs of both Bolton and Fulham before last week.

They will have to contend with a Reds side still smarting from their mindboggling draw with Chelsea in midweek and will use this live commentary and live streaming radio telecast English Premier League match between Birmingham and Liverpool to recover some morale and confidence as they know they will face a very difficult second leg trip to Stamford Bridge where they have never ever scored a single goal under Benitez. Even for this game, they will probably rest the likes of Gerrard, Torres, Hyppia, and more as they need them fresh for the second leg where the competition has now become their last hope for a trophy this season and even if they manage to overcome Chelsea, they will probably have to face the incredible Manchester United whom they have not beaten for ages. So this live commentary and live streaming TV broadcast soccer match between Birmingham and Liverpool will serve no more than a distraction for them as they prepare for their crunch semi final against Chelsea in midweek.

26/4/2008 English Premier League Live - Chelsea vs Manchester United

Stamford Bridge will play host to the clash of the titans in this live commentary English Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United as both teams try to decide the destiny of the English title in different ways, with Chelsea focused on grinding out a result against their nemesis, and the Red Devils keen to continue with their attacking soccer to achieve their objectives of winning the title once again in a fantastic season. Despite earlier promises given when he first took over, Avram Grant has not been able to deliver the entertaining winning football that Roman Abramovich craves so much in the image of Manchester United, and he could soon be paying for that inability to deliver. But before that, curiously enough, he could actually deliver an amazing Double with the EPL title and Champions League trophy, but he must start by winning this live commentary and online TV English Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United to stand a chance.

On the other hand, the Red Devils have been simply irresistable with their play and will be extremely sure of themselves for this live commentary and live streaming radio telecast English Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United as they are eager to win the title by doing it in their rivals' own stadium, which would be a huge mental blow to the other teams. Ronaldo has carried the team for most of the season with his near record breaking scoring sprees and creating many chances for the likes of Rooney and Tevez. More importantly he has been able to maintain this form for the whole season, something not often done by many other good players as most experience ups and downs even within one season. As a result, Manchester United are now again on the brink of greatness and if they can win this live commentary and live streaming TV broadcast soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester United, they will stamp their place in history and forever greatness which can be a depressing thing for many people since nobody really likes Manchester United.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

24/4/2008 UEFA Cup Live - Bayern Munich vs Zenit St Petersburg

Bayern Munich will clash with Zenit St Petersburg in this live commentary UEFA Cup soccer semi final where the two teams will play their first leg in Bayern's stadium, roared on by a massive home crowd numbering in the tens of thousands. Bayern are now the big favourites to win the trophy, and it remains to be seen if the German champions are able to handle the pressure and beat all before them to lift the trophy come May. They will have to do it without top scorer Luca Toni in this game, but have enough capable replacements to tide them over this period, as the likes of Podolski and Klose are all capable of coming in and do the job required of scoring a few goals to bury other teams. The home fans will also provide an impetus as they are loud and noisy and very good fans who support their team all the way, and will get on the backs of the Russian players in this live commentary and online TV soccer match between Bayern Munich and Zenit St Petersburg and try to intimidate them into making critical mistakes from which their own team would be able to capitalise on and score.

However, whether things can be so straightforward in this live commentary and live streaming radio telecast UEFA Cup match between Bayern Munich and Zenit St Petersburg will have to be seen as the Russian team is coached by Dutch coach Dick Advocaat who has more than a few tricks up his sleeve and will try to engineer another major shock in the UEFA Cup by beating his German opposition. With enough track record in previous rounds against the likes of Marseille and another German team Bayer Leverkusen, Zenit will be confident of causing more upsets and getting into the record books as it has been ages since a Russian team has reached the finals of a European competition and they might just be the first one to do so in recent memory. Their opponents will be well warned not to underestimate them, as Zenit has good tactical awareness and strength in depth, and will be well drilled and prepared to cause a few problems in this live commentary and live streaming TV broadcast soccer match between Bayern Munich and Zenit St Petersburg, and perhaps allow more soccer fans all across the world to know more about the team instead of being a one season wonder.

24/4/2008 UEFA Cup Live - Rangers vs Fiorentina

Will Scotland's Rangers finally win a European trophy after ages without one by moving one step closer after this live commentary UEFA Cup semi final where Rangers plays Fiorentina from the Italian Serie A in front of a sellout Ibrox home crowd and bring glory and pride to Scotland which has been starved of European glory for so long? Or will they fall at the hands of a cunning but hardworking Fiorentina side that has no lack of talented individuals but have based their success this season on teamwork and discipline? All these and more will be answered by the end of next week but tonight we have the first meeting between the two sides and an exciting match could be in store for all soccer fans. With so much at stake in this live commentary and online TV soccer match between Rangers and Fiorentina, there will be a lot of attention on this game to see if Rangers can finally come out of the shadows of their Old Firm rivals Celtic and reemerge as the force of Scottish football once again or Fiorentina can add polish to their achievements this year and sign off the season with a trophy.

To do that, Rangers will need to overcome their mounting injury problems as their captain Barry Ferguson will definitely miss this live commentary and live streaming radio telecast UEFA Cup game between Rangers and Fiorentina and other key players will also be out due either to suspension or injury. Walter Smith is said to be rightfully worried about his side's chances, although he is confident that the spirit shown by his men in previous rounds and other games this season will be able to help them pull through. But definitely they will need more than that as they will be up against a very good Fiorentina side that has beaten the likes of Everton in a hard graft of a match and also managed to pound PSV Eindhoven into submission on their own turf. Italian sides are also very shrewd and they will have great defensive tactics to stifle Rangers and perhaps that might bring them through in the end. One expects this live commentary and live streaming TV broadcast soccer match between Rangers and Fiorentina to be a very tense one, with both sides not trying to stretch themselves too much, especially the home side who will have to cope with so many missing players and in the end that might be the deciding factor over two legs.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

23/4/2008 AFC Champions League Live - Gamba Osaka vs Melbourne Victory

Two weeks ago, it was seven goals, so this time in this live commentary AFC Champions League match between Gamba Osaka and Melbourne Victory, it will probably see a match with very few goals and more tension. Both teams will be doing all they can to ensure that the goalfest from the first match does not repeat itself or they face a tongue lashing from their managers if they make the same defensive mistakes again. We can expect to have a game where the two teams will be more patient and not as swashbuckling as they both were previously. The midfield will try to close down players fast and not allow any space of any sort for either side to exploit. In such a situation, the Australian team might do a little better, given their size and raw physical power, but Gamba Osaka are no slouches themselves and showed in the first game how their speed, quick thinking and experience paid off which might do so again in this live commentary and online TV soccer match between Gamba Osaka and Melbourne Victory in Japan.

But what if the opposite happens in this live commentary and live streaming radio telecast AFC Champions League semi final between Gamba Osaka and Melbourne Victory and another goal feast starts to develop in front of our eyes with each passing minute? Well, for one thing us fans will enjoy it for sure, and the first game must still be fresh in the minds of those who saw it. It is always tough to repeat such classics in following meetings but all it takes is an early goal by either side and we might be left on the edge of our seats once again for the full ninety minutes. Obviously, the home side will have strong home support in the impressive Expo 70 Stadium, and Japanese fans are famous for being an organised and rowdy bunch in cheering their team on, so perhaps we can still expect a very exciting live commentary and live streaming TV broadcast soccer match between Gamba Osaka and Melbourne Victory in the AFC Champions League, where the best of Asian club football gather to test themselves to become the best team in the region.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

23/4/2008 UEFA Champions League Live - Barcelona vs Manchester United

Can Manchester United do what everyone is predicting in this live commentary UEFA Champions League semi final where Barcelona hosts Manchester United and beat their Spanish rivals at a canter, or will they face a rigourous test of their credentials to finally become European club champions once again in a season where they have been dominant and supreme over most teams? These and more questions will be answered tonight when Ronaldo and his merry band of troublemakers for defenders bring their A game to the Nou Camp and hope to silence the tens of thousands of Catalan supporters who will no doubt turn on their own team in a heartbeat if they go down to the English. In fact, one might be forgiven to think that the team playing such cultured and cutting edge attacking football was not English but Barcelona was wearing Manchester United jerseys instead but times have changed and with the mass import of skilful players from all over the world, the Red Devils are slowly pulling away from their rivals not only in the English game but also worldwide, which will once again be evident in this live commentary and online TV soccer match between Barcelona and Manchester United at the Nou Camp and with Alex Ferguson stealing a smile ever once so often in the dugout.

The home side is on a downward spiral, on the other hand, under Frank Rijkaard they just look from getting worse to absolutely horrible and are in prime form for this live commentary and live streaming radio telecast UEFA Champions League semi final between Barcelona and Manchester United to be torn apart by their guests. They are paying for building their side around a lazy player like Ronaldinho who looks set for a move to Inter Milan now rather than AC Milan, and the other players in the team are not pulling their weight and are complaining about their bruised egos instead, like Samuel Eto'o. Many of these players have forgotten that it is about the team, not about the player, and if they do not play in harmony, no matter how good they are individually, they will not win anything. Rijkaard should also shoulder some of the blame, since he has done absolutely nothing to help solve the situation and seems to be just waiting for his contract to play out and collecting the salary for doing nothing. Either that or he is rather clueless about managing all of a sudden. Overall, things do not bode well for the Spanish side and if they are to avoid a beating in this live commentary and live streaming TV broadcast soccer match between Barcelona and Manchester United at their own ground the Nou Camp tonight they must perhaps park a bus in front of the goal and also show their true colors as a team.

22/4/2008 UEFA Champions League Live - Liverpool vs Chelsea

Anfield will once again play host to a massive live commentary UEFA Champions League semi final where Liverpool will host Chelsea in a much anticipated radio broadcast soccer match tonight. While much has been made of the dour encounters between the two in the recent past in the same competition, there can be no denial that these tussles are titanic in measure and the lack of goals have hidden the fact that they have actually been filled with much drama in other ways, of which the most memorable was Luis Garcia's 'ghost goal' for Liverpool which ultimately won them the tie the first time these two teams met, and eventually the Champions League trophy. These games are not for the football purist, but for the football tactician or strategist, which unless you look like Rafael Benitez, will not be your cup of tea, or indeed of most soccer fans'. The pre match hype before this live commentary and online TV soccer match between Liverpool and Chelsea has predictably concentrated on either side's star players, but it could really be down to the low key but just as effective players who will decide the game's outcome over two legs.

These players include Michael Essien (if he gets to start under Avram Grant as he has been sidelined numerous times in recent weeks for some unknown reason) and Joe Cole from Chelsea, and Liverpool's Carragher and Mascherano will be the ones to watch in this live commentary and live streaming radio telecast UEFA Champions League semi final between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield. If there are too many whiners now in the Chelsea team due to bruised egos, Essien certainly is not within that bracket, and his undying efforts during games will be sorely needed to keep players like Torres and Gerrard at bay. Together in tandem with Makelele, they will be key to stopping the Anfield juggernaut from progressing further once again in this competition. Joe Cole will be required for his invention, which Chelsea sorely lacks as they depend too much on pure brute power play to create openings. Carragher as usual will have to up his game to force Chelsea as far away from the goal as possible, even if his standard has dipped sometimes this season but obviously one cannot expect a player to be at 100% every match. Mascherano will need to keep his crazy antics under control and keep things tidy between defence and midfield for Liverpool. This is also the reason why games between the two sides like this live commentary and live streaming TV broadcast soccer tie between Liverpool and Chelsea often end up in a deadlock, with a single mistake the likely reason to break any stalemate.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

9/4/2008 UEFA Champions League Live - Barcelona vs Schalke 04

Having achieved an impressive away win in the first leg, the Catalan team will be eager to get going in this live commentary and radio broadcast UEFA Champions League second leg quarterfinal and finish off the job by burying their German opponents and advancing to the semi final for a delicious tie again English champions Manchester United. Much has been made of Rijkaard's side who has capitulated in the face of growing pressure in the domestic title race, but not one journalist has pointed out that the side has been shorn of many of their key players who make the team tick, such as Ronaldinho, Messi and Deco. While the former has an attitude problem which has seen him exiled and ostracised from the rest of the team, the rest have been professional to say the least and without the creativity needed from them, it would paralyse any team. If one criticism may be leveled at Barcelona, it would be their over reliance on players like Messi, and with no capable backup, they will be expected to struggle in games like this live commentary and TV telecast soccer match between Barcelona and Schalke 04 at the Nou Camp.

Slomka and his German team are under no illusions as to the size of their task, and that is that they have to beat their Spanish opponent at their home ground in this live commentary and live streaming radio telecast UEFA Champions League quarterfinal between Barcelona and Schalke 04 and they will have to do it in the intimidating atmosphere of the Nou Camp where the home fans are just as likely to turn on their team as they will scare the living daylights out of visiting teams. If Slomka would like to find out how to get the better of his counterpart, he would do well to watch the tape of Villareal's comprehensive defeat of the Catalan side last month when they came here and swaggered their way to a two goal victory. He could also catch a glimpse of how Getafe fought to a draw against the same opponent last weekend, when Barcelona struggled so much and ended up having ninety five thousand white handkerchiefs waved in their faces, a sign of growing discontent amongst fans. Perhaps the only chance the German team has in this game is to leverage on the fans' anger at their struggling team and hope that it will unsettle the home side in this live commentary and live streaming TV broadcast soccer tie between Barcelona and Schalke 04, and in the process perhaps score a shock upset win over them and advance to the semi final. However, if they do, they would almost certainly be out of the competition after playing Manchester United.

9/4/2008 UEFA Champions League Live - Manchester United vs AS Roma

In reality, this live commentary and radio broadcast UEFA Champions League clash between Manchester United and AS Roma at the Theater of Dreams was over when the full time whistle blew in the first leg. By then, there was no way back into the tie for the Italian side as they wasted numerous chances to score and suffered concentration lapses which allowed Ronaldo to sneak in another goal and led to their eventual downfall. It was a bitter pill to swallow considering how Roma wanted revenge for their humiliation at the hands of the same opponent in the same competition last year, when they were slapped left right and center before walking off the pitch at Old Trafford with seven goals stuck right up their behinds and embarrasing the one pillar of Italian football that it was famous for - defending. They have a chance to put things right in this live commentary and TV telecast second leg tie at Old Trafford between Manchester United and AS Roma and perhaps try to get a respectable result, as it is unlikely that Alex Ferguson will allow his players to slip up like they did on Sunday against Boro, and surrender their lead from the first leg.

Luciano Spalletti must be left cursing his luck with the untimely injury to his midfield star Francesco Totti for this live commentary and live streaming radio telecast UEFA Champions League match between Manchester United and AS Roma, for they believed that had they all been healthy, the Red Devils would have suffered even more and perhaps be the team facing an exit. However, with Ronaldo in red hot form throughout the season, and Rooney seemingly recovering from an early slump and showing how he revels on the European stage, not many would bet against Manchester United going on to win it all, with the Double of the English Premier League and Champions League a real possibility and probability. They will however, be having some jitters with key defender Vidic out and Rio Ferdinand could also be missing for this game. Pre match reports have the England defender ready for the second leg, but Ferguson might not risk him and put faith in his backups instead, who did not exactly perform up to the mark over the weekend at the Riverside. There should not be any hangovers in this live commentary and live streaming TV broadcast soccer game between Manchester United and AS Roma for the home players though, as they will all be eager to create history for their own batch to emulate what the earlier Ferguson class achieved.

Monday, April 7, 2008

8/4/2008 UEFA Champions League Live - Chelsea vs Fenerbahce

Many journalists and punters are saying this is a foregone conclusion and that the Stamford Bridge outfit will come out clear winners in this live commentary and radio broadcast UEFA Champions League tie between Chelsea and Fenerbahce, given the quality that abounds in the home team and also their first leg performance which had everything except a striker who could put the ball in the net. However, they fail to recognise that that scenario might just happen again and that lightning does indeed strike twice, especially if you have a team led by Avram Grant. While the Israeli definitely has an excellent record since taking over from Mourinho, he does have a poor record during critical matches and Chelsea could easily lose this one if the right formation does not get fielded, or if Grant does not inspire and motivate his players well enough. All the right sounds and signals have been apparent before this live commentary and TV telecast soccer tie between Chelsea and Fenerbahce, but whether it translates to actual performance on the field is still anybody's guess, for Chelsea has been consistent in one thing and that is the inconsistency in their quality performances.

But what you have to credit them for is the ability to grind out results for the large part, even if they lose to the main rivals, those might not be crucial games if their rivals start dropping points against teams that Chelsea manage to grind out results against. Such as Arsenal, who have fell off the pace in recent months losing to the likes of Wigan. Manchester United might be suffering from Vidic's absence but the defender returns in three weeks' time and might just do enough to save their league title, although Chelsea fans will be hoping some complications crop up and delay his return. In the meantime, Grant has to deal with this live commentary and live streaming radio telecast Champions League game between themselves and Fenerbahce, and try to push his team past a shrewd Turkish team managed by a Brazilian legend in Zico, who started his managerial career in Japan before now trying his hand at the fiery Turkish top flight. While his team continues to sit nervously at the top of the league, they now turn their attentions to this live commentary and live streaming TV broadcast Champions League match between Chelsea and Fenerbahce, and hope to once again depend on midfield wizard Alex and another Brazilian legend Roberto Carlos to help pull them through this game and make history as the first Turkish team to ever progress to the Champions League semi final, which would be an incredible achievement.

8/4/2008 UEFA Champions League Live - Liverpool vs Arsenal

Can Arsenal overcome an away goal disadvantage and a hostile Anfield crowd to make it through to the semi finals against huge odds in this live commentary and radio broadcast UEFA Champions League match between Liverpool and Arsenal, or will Liverpool ride the home support and once again show themselves to be the European force that they are, even if they fail time and again in the English Premier League to compete with the best? There are so many questions in the air over this tie as the tension and expectations are heavy with it being the clash of the round and the two teams have so much at stake, with their seasons on the line. After such a bright start to the league campaign and delighting football fans all around the world with their exquisite attacking football, Arsenal now stare at down the barrel of a gun with nothing to show for all their efforts this season if they were to lose this live commentary and TV telecast UEFA Champions League game between them and Liverpool at Anfield and be eliminated from the competition. They might still be in with a shout for the league title, but it is really Manchester United's to lose and that would be unlikely to happen.

However, Liverpool as a team has much more to lose in this live commentary and streaming radio telecast Champions League tie between them and Arsenal, as they have zero chance in the league, and have once again flattered to deceive with all their pre season hype and promises. Their only hope of a trophy this season lies in this tournament, and while they might get past this round, it is difficult to see them lifting it unless another miracle comes along like it did a couple of years ago when Steven Gerrard inspired a comeback and the Anfield boys created history. Looking ahead, if they advance to the finals and meet Manchester United, given their recent record against the Red Devils, it is hard to see anything other than another thrashing at the hands of their deadly rivals. At the moment it is hardly even a rivalry, as they get beat time and again by Ferguson's men, due in part to the subliminal inferiority complex they seem to have when taking to field against them, defending instead of going at their throats. It appears to be different against Arsenal now as they have gained confidence from the two draws at the Emirates Stadium, and also because they believe they own the European competition. So this live commentary and live streaming TV broadcast Champions League match between Liverpool and Arsenal might see a win for the home team, but whether they will go on to win it is unlikely, unless they meet a team other than Manchester United.

Friday, April 4, 2008

5/4/2008 English FA Cup Live - West Bromwich Albion vs Portsmouth

Harry Redknapp has to be one of the most affable and charming managers in English football now and it would be a great moment for him when he brings his team to Wembley in this live commentary and radio broadcast soccer match between West Bromwich Albion and his team Portsmouth in the English FA Cup semi final which would surely have an electric atmosphere with Portsmouth fans starved of success but enjoying a decent slice of it ever since Redknapp's efforts have started to take fruit. It would be a proud moment for the ex West Ham manager and certainly he hopes it will not be the last time he visits the grand turf but just the beginning of a precious FA Cup final appearance (and win) in about a month's time.

But before that happens he has to ensure he navigates his team away from a potential cup upset in this live commentary and TV telecast English FA Cup match between West Brom and Portsmouth and with cup matches being the great levellers that they are, and West Brom predicted to win the competition by some arcade game, Redknapp could be feeling sorry for himself by the end of the game instead of celebrating another success on his resume. The underdogs of West Brom play a compact solid game and they are quite capable of putting a few in the net as well as shown in their results from previous rounds and also their season in the Coca Cola Championship which has already seen them score close to eighty goals in the season and could likely get a few more in this live commentary and live streaming radio broadcast soccer game between West Bromwich Albion and Portsmouth in the English FA Cup semi final as well. Portsmouth will need Sol Campbell to be at his best and without Jermaine Defoe, the scoring duties will fall on the other players and one of the players to watch out for will be Croatian winger Kranjcar who is a fantastic dribbler and crossed of the ball and was instrumental in England's elimination from Euro 2008 and will be crucial to his team's chances in this live commentary and live streaming TV telecast English FA Cup match between West Bromwich Albion and Portsmouth. Wembley awaits.

5/4/2008 English Premier League Live - Manchester City vs Chelsea

Can Chelsea sustain a challenge on Manchester United's title just when they seem to have gotten into prime position to do so they are once again suffering from a little loss of form and this live commentary and radio broadcast soccer match between Manchester City and Chelsea in the English Premier League could not have come at a worse time for them after that strange defeat to Fenerbahce in midweek when they should have won instead. However, once again the pressure is on Avram Grant as his tactics were questioned and an inability to bring his players on a fightback for a positive result against the Turkish side. Players like Drogba, Terry and Ballack should also take responsibility for not pulling their weight and all of them looked apprehensive in the game and had it not been for bad luck on Zico's team, they might have walked away with a bigger margin of victory and certain European graveyard for Chelsea.

They will now have to look forward to this live commentary and live streaming TV telecast EPL game between Manchester City and Chelsea and not look too far forward to the next match which is the critical Champions League decider at Stamford Bridge against Fenerbahce. Chelsea should make sure they can win the league title first before anything else each season, and treat the Champions League as a bonus, as being Champions will allow you to automatically be in the CL every season and brings with it more honour. But there is no denying the fact that winning the CL is more glamourous and it will certainly prey on the minds of the players in this live commentary and live streaming radio broadcast clash between Manchester City and Chelsea in the English Premier League and if the Man City players learn how to take advantage of this distraction, they might achieve a 'double' of sorts by having beaten both Manchester United and Chelsea at the Stadium of Manchester Stadium in a season, which would be a huge achievement for their manager Sven Goran Eriksson.

5/4/2008 English Premier League Live - Blackburn Rovers vs Tottenham Hotspur

Last week's humiliating loss at home to Newcastle United must have gotten Juande Ramos seething and he will be demanding for a win in this live commentary and radio broadcast English Premier League match between Blackburn Rovers and Tottenham Hotspur from his team to please him otherwise he will start chopping players from his squad and those that are not good enough to play for him will be asked to leave in the off season. For weeks the Spanish manager has made his threat and it appears that the Spurs players are either not listening to him enough or are really just plain poor, not all of them, but many of them. Pascal Chimbounda should not even be in the club anymore and he is now trying to get his way back into the squad for next season but the guy is an obvious money grubber and should be fired soon to avoid more disciplinary problems in the future.

Mark Hughes has had no such disciplinary problems at his club and will be free to concetrate on this live commentary and TV telecast English Premier League match between Blackburn Rovers and Tottenham Hotspur and instead try to get his star striker McCarthy to play with the same form he displayed last season or he might have to let him go. He has had no such problems with England international David Bentley though, who has gotten himself into another small controversy by suggesting that the recent international friendly against France was a waste of time and it would be interesting to see how Fabio Capello responds to that as certainly it was a good exercise for the England manager to see how the players perform in his various systems before he settles for one. Bentley will first have to concentrate on this live commentary and live streaming radio broadcast English Premier League soccer game between Blackburn Rovers and Tottenham Hotspur and help his team to another win through his deft passes and brilliant crosses which have gotten him to where he is now even though he rejected to stay at Arsenal to fight for trophies. He will have to contend with Dimitar Berbatov for the limelight in this live commentary and live streaming TV telecast EPL match between Blackburn and Spurs though as the Bulgarian might just provide a few moments of magic to the delight of the Spurs fans which would probably gift Robbie Keane with more goals to add to his season's tally.

4/4/2008 German Bundesliga 1 Live - MSV Duisburg vs Energie Cottbus

Another weekend in the German Bundesliga 1, another relegation battle and this live commentary and radio broadcast match in the league will feature MSV Duisburg and Energie Cottbus as both teams are fighting relegation and lock horns to determine who has a greater chance of survival with one just sitting on top of the other in the league and it will be hard to decide who will win this game although the home side might have a slight advantage due to having a twelvth man in the form of their own fans but the team would still need to do the business on the field by playing well and scoring the goals that will bring them the win and it will not be easy as they can be sure that Energie Cottbus will come into the clash with a defensive mindset and determined not to give any inch away and perhaps pick up a point in this live commentary and TV telecast German Bundesliga 1 game between MSV Duisburg and Energie Cottbus as any away point at such a point in the season would be great.

I still remember seeing Energie Cottbus around last season, or were they in the second tier then. But they are an attractive team to watch actually and their brand of flowing football should have gotten them better results, and that might change in tonight's live commentary and live streaming radio broadcast German Bundesliga 1 match between MSV Duisburg and Energie Cottbus even though they are playing away and could face intense pressure from the home team who are equally motivated to do well and really need all the points that they can get. It might be a mistake for Cottbus to sit back and try to soak up the pressure because if they were any good at that they would not be looking up the table at this time, so they have to go forth and pepper the Duisburg goal with shots as much as possible but then again it also remains to be seen if they are any good with that and the same explanation applies that if they were, they might not in the situation they are in now with this live commentary and live streaming TV telecast German Bundesliga 1 match between MSV Duisburg and Energie Cottbus but we will all have to see if this little team can hang on with the big boys or will be sent down back to where they once came from, unfortunately.

5/4/2008 English Premier League Live - Newcastle United vs Reading

It's all joy and happiness at Tyneside now with Kevin Keegan close to justifying his Messiah tag but it will have to continue with another win in this live commentary and radio broadcast English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Reading in order for him to have a permanent tag around his neck with that term otherwise it would just be another temporary relief for the long suffering Newcastle fans before another season of woe befalls them in 2008/2009. The manner in which the team fashioned the win last week against Spurs was spectacular, and certainly not something that most people would have expected after weeks and months of terrible football and even worse defending. To show how different the display was from a typical Newcastle outing this season, even Nicky Butt scored, and Obafemi Martins was fantastic in his solo goal against the mighty Spurs after a brilliant long pass.

Relegation is almost a distant memory now but if they trip in this live commentary and TV telecast English Premier League game between Newcastle United and Reading and the other teams in the relegation battle were to pick up points this week, then it might be another harrowing weekend next week although honestly, it would be akin to winning the jackpot if Newcastle were to really go down this season, such are the chances for them to be in that position. Reading were in a similar position just a few weeks back but have quietly gone about their business and are also another team that look safe at this stage of the season and are actually in good condition for this live commentary and live streaming radio broadcast English Premier League match between Newcastle United and Reading and they will want to snatch at least a point off Kevin Keegan's side to continue their good form. Steve Coppell has managed to get out of one of the worst runs he has experienced with any club in his long managerial career and must breathe a sigh of relief after having spent months not getting the results he would have hoped for with many different tactics and strategies but they have all finally paid off and in time to I must say as they prepare for this live commentary and live streaming TV telecast EPL matchup between Newcastle United and Reading as the long season winds down and the more deserving teams are starting to pull their act together and make a concerted attempt to stay in the EPL.

5/4/2008 English Premier League Live - Arsenal vs Liverpool

Pretty soon we will all be sick of seeing these two sides playing each other but before that happens, this live commentary and radio broadcast English Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool will once again take centre stage in the English game as it is the second in the three game series the clubs will play over a period of a week. The Reds escaped with a draw in midweek in the Champions League when they were absolutely torn apart on occasions by Arsene Wenger's young team and were lucky not to have conceded a penalty and the conspiracy rumours have quickly started flying as soon as news of the referee and Dirk Kuyt having known each other due to being from the same town spread to journalists and fans alike. Dirk Kuyt was the Liverpool player involved in the contentious penalty incident and it is now implied that there might have been some subliminal favourtism shown there towards the player in a decision but that is really utter bollocks if you ask me.

Arsene Wenger will definitely use the incident and perceived injustice to gee up his players for this live commentary and TV telecast English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Liverpool. The game is still important to both sides as Arsenal are still in with a chance of the EPL title although they must ensure that they win every single game in the hope that Manchester United somehow drops points in the run up. Unlikely, but still possible. Liverpool can reinforce their grip on fourth if they win again and the chasing pack falter, but they must first concentrate on their own results. Getting a point at the Emirates Stadium is never easy, and Arsenal have had Liverpool's number of late, and you always wonder how Benitez will prioritise the club's objectives, so it really depends on what kind of team they take to the field with. Mascherano will definitely be out of this live commentary and live streaming radio broadcast soccer game between Arsenal and Liverpool after having his ban extended by two matches following the crazy sending off he got at Old Trafford. It will be interesting to see if Lucas Leiva will replace him again in the league and how he performs against the ball players of Arsenal. Steven Gerrard might have to take over some of the responsibilities of breaking up play and that might affect the link up play between him and Torres. And it also remains to be seen if Torres will play any part in this live commentary and live TV telecast English Premier League soccer game between Arsenal and Liverpool, or if he will be rest for the Champions League. You never know with any match Liverpool is involved in.

Thursday, April 3, 2008

UEFA Cup Quarterfinal Fiorentina vs PSV Eindhoven

By coolly dispatching English Premier League club Everton in the previous round, the Italian side will feel that destiny is on their side in this live online broadcast commentary UEFA Cup quarterfinal match between Fiorentina and PSV Eindhoven and hope to add another big scalp to their feathercap. Cesare Prandelli's side has displayed the kind of play so different from classic Italian teams, and their attacking verve and youthful vigour have surprised many and are big favourites to win it all. They will come up against a strong Dutch team that has experience on this big stage for many years partly due to being so dominant in their own league where the title is usually shared between PSV, Ajax and Feyernood. But Fiorentina have been the same cooker pressure situation for some weeks now, and having stuttered in their attempts to protect their last coveted Champions League qualifying sport within their grasp, they have to stay alert and play to their best abilities again.

The Dutch team are quietly sure of themselves to come out of this live online broadcast radio commentary and live online TV UEFA Cup soccer match between Fiorentina and PSV Eindhoven unscathed and probably a comfortable victory to bring to the return leg at their own home. In fact, they should rely on the European campaigns they enjoy every week and play it smart in order to frustrate Fiorentina and when they arrive at their own ground in Holland, they can put the tie beyond the Italian side. This will likely be a very close contest and this live online radio commentary and live online TV UEFA Cup quarterfinal match between Fiorentina and PSV Eindhoven could swing the pendulum both ways although in such situations, the Italians definitely not giving up after reaching this far in the competition. A fascinating match indeed with a team being well versed in the European way, with the other enjoying a resurgent form.

UEFA Cup Quarterfinal - Glasgow Rangers vs Sporting Lisbon

Could this be the year that Glasgow Rangers finally wins a European trophy after years of drought? Or could this live online broadcast commentary UEFA Cup quarterfinal match between Glasgow Rangers and Sporting Lisbon be the tie that finally ends the Scottish team's involvement in Europe? Walter Smith has much belief in his side and is convinced that if they can maintain their strong defensive displays from previous rounds and dig deep for that extra 50 per cent, they have as much chance as any other team in the tournament to lift the trophy up high. The Light Blues certainly have the players to do so, and they must have more faith in their abilities. With their fans behind them at Ibrox, things can get very intimidating for their opponents and certainly the atmosphere will once again be blazing hot for the Portuguese tonight as Rangers are determined to do better with each game.

There is not much to the away team in this live online radio broadcast commentary and live online TV UEFA Cup quarterfinal game between Glasgow Rangers and Sporting Lisbon as they have not been performing at home. Falling behind leaders Porto by 20 points certainly does not reflect well on the team, although manager Bento has displayed quiet confidence that his team will not shirk from the challenge and are likely to pull off a huge win. Portuguese teams are definitely very skilful with players such as Luis Figo and now Ronaldo having graced the world and European stage with their abilities. With so much at stake in this live online broadcast radio commentary and live online TV UEFA Cup soccer match between Glasgow Rangers and Sporting Lisbon, and with the Portuguese team wanting to do well in this competition to make up for their domestic nightmare, we might be in for an interesting match and 90 minutes of nervousness for both teams.

UEFA Cup Quarterfinal Bayern Munich vs Getafe

The current German champions square up against one of the most exciting Spanish teams currently in this live online broadcast commentary UEFA Cup quarterfinal match between Bayern Munich and Getafe as reputation and power look to dominate team effort, speed and tenacity. Those are the qualities that both teams embue specifically, and many wonder if Michael Laudrup's team can continue to collect amazing results in Europe and at home. They are hardworking, yet can mix finesse with skill, and have continued to do well this season despite previous manager Bernd Schuster having left for Real Madrid. Laudrup has instilled some of his own qualities from his playing days into the squad, and they have shocked a number of teams this season including champions Real Madrid. But are they strong enough to go up against a traditional powerhouse such as Bayern Munich?

The German side seems to be coasting to their domestic title again this season, and might be able to afford to concentrate for this live online broadcast radio commentary and live online TV UEFA Cup quarterfinal match between Bayern Munich and Getafe, and have a squad that is almost free of all injuries and suspensions. On the European front, Bayern's strikeforce have all performed well and manager Hitzfield has a nice headache to deal with today with regards to which strikers to choose to pair upfront against Getafe. They will hope to avoid the same limp showing against Anderlecht in the previous round although they had the tie sewn up by the first leg so the motivation could have been reduced by the time they had to play the Belgium side again. However, if they could repeat the form they displayed against Anderlecht in this live online broadcast radio commentary and live online TV UEFA Cup match between Bayern Munich and Getafe, then they could possibly become the overwhelming favourites for the trophy.

UEFA Cup Quarterfinal Bayer Leverkusen vs Zenit St Petersburg

An interesting live online broadcast commentary UEFA Cup quarterfinal match between Bayer Leverkusen and Zenit St Petersburg awaits us today in the first match of the day in this tournament. German team Bayer Leverkusen is preparing for this game at their home ground of the BayArena and are quietly confident of achieving a strong win in order to bring an advantage to the second leg next week against the Russian team. They know that the weather conditions in the second leg will be tricky and difficult, and whatever lead they feel is adequate, they need to achieve it tonight to have a larger cushion to bring over with them. However, Leverkusen does not bring the best form with them into tonight's game, having suffered two losses in the Bundesliga recently which has set them back badly in the title race, with many already discounting the side who is lagging behind the champions Bayern Munich by 10 points.

Zenit St Petersburg looks for a repeat of history as they look for more miracles in this live online broadcast radio commentary and live online TV UEFA Cup quarterfinal match between Bayer Leverkusen and Zenit St Petersburg, knowing that another win in this round will bring them to a great achievement for Russian teams where they have usually suffered in Europe recently. With improbably victories in previous rounds such as the come from behind amazing result against Marseille in the last 16 round, Zenit players know that they are more than capable of going up against the best in Europe and will be banking on their technical competency and lightning speed to cause some problems for the home team. They will also need to be on their guard in this live online broadcast radio commentary and live online TV UEFA Cup away game between Bayer Leverkusen and Zenit St Petersburg as they will try not to concede too many goals which would put the tie too far beyond them going into the return home leg.