Weekend Roundup – Masche One Over Tevez, More Goals Elsewhere

Greetings my friends, I’m sorry that I was unable to post any article during the weekend as I was outstation on some personal matters. But that did not stop me from watching any football matches on television. So let’s recap on what the Albiceleste was up to during the last two days.

English Premier League

Not one of the best performances in my opinion but a worthy result for Javier MASCHERANO and Liverpool. I could not ask for better start when Carlos TEVEZ hammered in the opener courtesy of a pass from United’s new signing Dimitar BERBATOV.An own goal from Wes BROWN brought some glimmer of hope for the Mighty Reds before half time. Then in the 77th minute, MASCHERANO battled his way down the right and to the line, before Dirk KUYT took control of the ball and set up Ryan BABEL for the winner.

Later on, I did manage to catch the Manchester City/Chelsea game and was happy to see Pablo ZABALETA named in the starting line up. Of course, what a goal from ROBINHO!

Spanish Primera Liga

Another bad night for Barcelona, as they were held at home to 1-1 draw against Racing Santander at home. Lionel MESSI scored from the penalty spot in the 71st minute to put Barca in the lead but Racing equalized in the 77th minute through Jonathan.A bad night also Atletico Madrid after going down 1-2 to 10-men Valladolid. Kun AGUERO scored the consolation for goal for Atletico.Real Madrid notches their first win of the season against Numancia in what turned out to be an exciting game. Numancia surprise Barca in their first game put up a brave performance before going down 4-3. Gonzalo HIGUAIN scored Real’s third goal in the 33rd minute.Almeria was held to a 2-2 draw at home against Valencia with Pablo PIATTI opening the scoring for them.

Italian Serie A

Diego MILITO celebrated his return to Genoa by scoring a penalty in the last minute against AC Milan as the Rossaneri crashed to a 2-0 defeat. Another disappointing result for Milan, despite having Andrei SHEVCHENKO, RONALDHINO & KAKA in their starting line up.Lazio maintained their 100% win after defeating Sampdoria 2-0 with Mauro ZARATE opening the scoring for them in the 7th minute. That goal brings his tally to three goals in two matches.Jose Ignacio CASTILLO was on target for Lecce in their 2-0 win over Chievo VERONA.

Turkish Super League

Leonardo IGLESIAS scored for Ankaragucu in their 2-2 draw against Gaziantepspor.

Greek Super League

Levadiakos defeated Thrasivoulos 1-0 courtesy of a goal from Pareira LEONARDO. AEK Athens snatches 1-1 draw away to PAOK with a goal from Ismael BLANCO.

Russian Premier League

Hector BRACAMONTE scored from the penalty in FC Moscow 2-1 win over city rival Spartak Moscow.

NFL – Saints Go Down Against the Redskins

The Washington Redskins came from behind to defeat the New Orleans Saints 29-24. Martin GRAMATICA was again 100% on his kicking duties.

He first made a PAT after a touchdown from Pierre THOMAS and later on converted a 49 yard field goal to bring the score to 10-9 in favour of the Redskins at half time.
In the third quarter, he converted two more extra points after touchdowns from Robert MEACHEM and Reggie BUSH. However that wasn’t enough to stop the Redskins from inflicting the first defeat of the season for the Saints.