Shabani Nonda's last-minute winner has sent Galatasaray top of the Turkcell Super League table with a 2-1 win at Denizlispor.
Nonda opened the scoring on 35 minutes but Roman Kratochvil equalised from the penalty spot three minutes after half-time.Nonda struck again at the death to send Galatasary to the Super League summit.
Sivasspor dropped to second after going down 2-1 at Konyaspor, despite Muhammet Kurtulus giving them a second-minute lead.
Burak Ozsarac and Murat Hacioglu struck to send the home side up to 12th, while Sivasspor are now two points behind the new leaders.
Besiktas missed the chance to go second as they were held to a goalless draw by Istanbul Buyuksehir and they are now three points off the pace.
Ankaragucu are up to seventh after Burak Karaduman's goal gave them a 1-0 victory over Caykur Rizespor.
FENERBAHCE ON WINNING TRACK IN THE LEAGUE!.......
Fenerbahce have claimed their fifth victory of the season to move within a point of third-placed Besiktas in the Turkish Super League .Fenerbahce won 2-1 at Kasimpasa with two goals in the first 13 minutes through Tumer Metin and Deivid.
Jonathan Tenhoue pulled one back before half-time but the hosts could not breach the visitors' defence again as Fenerbahce held on.Bottom-of-the-table Ankaraspor earned their first victory of the season with a 2-0 win over Genclerbirligi.Mehmet Yilmaz put the hosts ahead after 11 minutes, but the win was not secured until substitute Ferdi Elmas added a second in stoppage time.Genclerbirligi OFTAS won 2-0 at Manisaspor. Serkan Atak scored after 17 minutes but the visitors had Savas Esen sent off on the hour to put victory in doubt.However, substitute Ibrahim Sahin added a second in the 90th minute as Genclerbirligi OFTAS claimed a fourth win of the season.Elsewhere, Bursaspor and Gaziantepspor shared a 1-1 draw.Velice Sumulikoski put Bursaspor in front after 17 minutes but the visitors were level before half-time.Erdal Kilicaslan scored a 42nd-minute penalty after Ismail Gulduren had been sent off.
Kayserispor climb up to fifth!..........
Kayserispor have climbed up to fifth in the Turkcell Super League following a 1-0 win over 10-man Trabzonspor.
The visitors found themselves a man down after the 66th-minute dismissal of Ibrahima Yattara, and Kayserispor capitalised in the dying seconds with substitute Kemal Okyay scoring the winner.
The result sees Kayserispor move two places and three points above their opponents.
WEEK 10: Results........
Kayserispor 1- 0 Trabzonspor
Ankaraspor 2- 0 Genclerbirligi
Bursaspor 1-1 Gaziantepspor
Vestel Manisaspor 0- 2 Gencerbirligi Oftas
Kasımpasa 1- 2 Fenerbahce
Ankaragucu 1- 0 Rizespor
Konyaspor 2-1 Sivasspor
Besiktas 0- 0 Buyuksehir
Denizlispor 1- 2 Galatasaray
Monday, October 29, 2007
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Bordeaux 2-1 Galatasaray
Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh scored one goal and created another to help his side complete a second-half comeback and claim victory over Galatasaray at the Stade Chaban-Delmas.
Chamakh helped his side get their UEFA Cup Group H campaign off to a winning start by first picking out strike partner Fernando Cavenaghi to equalise Shabani Nonda's first-half penalty.
The 23-year-old Morocco international then got on the scoresheet himself with a powerful header from inside the penalty area.
The early stages of the match though were largely uneventful and a long-range shot from Chamakh in the seventh minute was the closest either side came to scoring.
Galatasaray opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 22nd minute after Nonda was brought down in the penalty area.
The Democratic Republic of Congo then stepped up to take the resulting spot-kick and slotted the ball into the bottom-right corner of the net past goalkeeper Ulrich Rame.
Nonda came close to doubling his side's advantage four minutes before the break but he could only direct his shot from inside the six-yard box wide of the post.
Bordeaux began the second half with more purpose and equalised in the 53rd minute after good work down the left flank by Chamakh.
His cross picked out Cavenaghi and the Argentinian striker struck the ball into the bottom-left corner of the net from just inside the centre of the penalty area.
The Ligue 1 side then took the lead 11 minutes later with a bullet header from the influential Chamakh.
Full-back Florian Marange delivered a dangerous cross from the the left which was met by the head of Chamakh and he directed the ball into the top-right corner and past goalkeeper Orkun Usak.
Bordeaux midfielder Johan Micoud almost made it 3-1 in the 70th minute when his cross-cum-shot forced Usak to make a smart save.
The lively Nonda remained a constant threat for the visitors and was unlucky to see his shot from 18-yards fly over the bar in the 74th minute but Bordeaux held on to take the points.
Chamakh helped his side get their UEFA Cup Group H campaign off to a winning start by first picking out strike partner Fernando Cavenaghi to equalise Shabani Nonda's first-half penalty.
The 23-year-old Morocco international then got on the scoresheet himself with a powerful header from inside the penalty area.
The early stages of the match though were largely uneventful and a long-range shot from Chamakh in the seventh minute was the closest either side came to scoring.
Galatasaray opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 22nd minute after Nonda was brought down in the penalty area.
The Democratic Republic of Congo then stepped up to take the resulting spot-kick and slotted the ball into the bottom-right corner of the net past goalkeeper Ulrich Rame.
Nonda came close to doubling his side's advantage four minutes before the break but he could only direct his shot from inside the six-yard box wide of the post.
Bordeaux began the second half with more purpose and equalised in the 53rd minute after good work down the left flank by Chamakh.
His cross picked out Cavenaghi and the Argentinian striker struck the ball into the bottom-left corner of the net from just inside the centre of the penalty area.
The Ligue 1 side then took the lead 11 minutes later with a bullet header from the influential Chamakh.
Full-back Florian Marange delivered a dangerous cross from the the left which was met by the head of Chamakh and he directed the ball into the top-right corner and past goalkeeper Orkun Usak.
Bordeaux midfielder Johan Micoud almost made it 3-1 in the 70th minute when his cross-cum-shot forced Usak to make a smart save.
The lively Nonda remained a constant threat for the visitors and was unlucky to see his shot from 18-yards fly over the bar in the 74th minute but Bordeaux held on to take the points.
Bordeaux v Galatasaray: Preview
Turkish giants Galatasaray head to Bordeaux looking to avenge last season's Champions League defeat at the Stade Chaban-Delmas.
After a goalless draw in Istanbul, the French side triumphed 3-1 at home in the group stages last term.
But as the two clubs gear up to face each other in their UEFA Cup Group H opener, Bordeaux midfielder Marouane Chamakh knows that this season's clash will be a tough tie.
``This game on Thursday and the match against Valenciennes on Saturday will be important for the rest of the season,'' he told the club's official website www.girondins.com. ``We have to get positive results.
``It's a pleasure to meet Galatasaray again because they are a big team on the European circuit.
``I think the supporters will enjoy a very good game because for the players these matches are always interesting to play in.''
Galatasaray go into this clash full of confidence having not lost a league match all season.
But their great start to the campaign came slightly unstuck in the second leg of their UEFA Cup first-round tie, as they slipped to 3-2 defeat at Swiss side FC Sion.
However, coach Karl-Heinz Feldkamp will not be too troubled by this result having triumphed 5-1 in the first leg.
With Austria Vienna, Panionios and Helsingborg all vying for a spot in the next round Chamakh knows that a good start at home is vital.
``It's always better to start at home to give you added confidence,'' he added.
``We need a good match to launch our European campaign and act as a reference point for the upcoming games.
``I hope the arrival of Galatasaray can help us achieve that
After a goalless draw in Istanbul, the French side triumphed 3-1 at home in the group stages last term.
But as the two clubs gear up to face each other in their UEFA Cup Group H opener, Bordeaux midfielder Marouane Chamakh knows that this season's clash will be a tough tie.
``This game on Thursday and the match against Valenciennes on Saturday will be important for the rest of the season,'' he told the club's official website www.girondins.com. ``We have to get positive results.
``It's a pleasure to meet Galatasaray again because they are a big team on the European circuit.
``I think the supporters will enjoy a very good game because for the players these matches are always interesting to play in.''
Galatasaray go into this clash full of confidence having not lost a league match all season.
But their great start to the campaign came slightly unstuck in the second leg of their UEFA Cup first-round tie, as they slipped to 3-2 defeat at Swiss side FC Sion.
However, coach Karl-Heinz Feldkamp will not be too troubled by this result having triumphed 5-1 in the first leg.
With Austria Vienna, Panionios and Helsingborg all vying for a spot in the next round Chamakh knows that a good start at home is vital.
``It's always better to start at home to give you added confidence,'' he added.
``We need a good match to launch our European campaign and act as a reference point for the upcoming games.
``I hope the arrival of Galatasaray can help us achieve that
BESIKTAS 2 -1 LIVERPOOL MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
BESIKTAS FIRST GOAL AGAINST LIVERPOOL IN ISTANBUL,INONU STADIUM.
BESIKTAS SINKS LIVERPOOL WITH BOBO'S GOAL......2-0
LIVERPOOL'S ONLY GOAL BY GERRARD.....2-1
BESIKTAS SINKS LIVERPOOL WITH BOBO'S GOAL......2-0
LIVERPOOL'S ONLY GOAL BY GERRARD.....2-1
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
BESIKTAS DEMOLISH LIVERPOOL IN ISTANBUL!..
Besiktas beat Liverpool 2-1 in their Champions League Group a match on Wednesday .
My Besiktas started the match very strong and took the lead in the 13th minute with a Sami Hyypia own goal after Serdar Ozkan shot deflected in off the Liverpool defender.
Bobo doubled the lead after 82 minutes,after receiving beautiful pass from Ibrahim Uzulmez and firing a shot in through the legs of Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina.
Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard pulled a goal back with a diving header with five minutes remaining but it was not enough to save Liverpool, who languish at the foot of the group with one point from three games. Besiktas earned their first win and point in the group.
Looking back to match, Besiktas played like a team ......from defense to the forwards they were flawless... They worked their buds off...
Defender Ibrahim Uzulmez was my player of the match...
This was a good win for Besiktas and good morel for Turkish people around the world, after a week of sadness....
Besiktas put a smile on Turkish people on Wednesday night...the party will go on until dust tonight....
Well done job!..... boys!...You guys, deserve it!.....
AHMET TURGUT
FENERBAHCE LOSE THE TOP SPOT IN GROUP G
Fenerbahce soccer team of Turkey drew with PSV Eindhoven of the Netherlands 0-0 in the European Champions League second match Group G in Eindhoven on Tuesday.
Until the dismissal of Deivid, who was shown a straight red card in the 64th minute for kicking an opponent, Fenerbahce had dominated the match but could not fashion a goal.
The draw saw the Turkish side slip to second place in the group a point behind Inter Milan, who moved top on six points after a 2-1 win at CSKA Moscow in Tuesday's early match.
PSV stay in third place with four points from their three matches above the Russian side who have just a point.
"It was a fair result after an irritating match that never had any tempo because there were too many freekicks," PSV coach Ronald Koeman told reporters.
"We played well for spells but were also very sloppy in our build up. Our final pass and cross were not good enough."
ZICO SATISFIED
PSV also looked shaky in defence but Fenerbahce nevertheless found it hard to translate pressure into clear chances although their manager Zico was happy with a share of the spoils.
"I'm satisfied with a point today," said the Brazilian. "We played well and eliminated their dangerous players. We defended well and also created chances but to win you have to score.
"Our chances in this group are good. We still have two home matches to play and have to make sure we stay in control."
Deivid came closest to scoring for the visitors in the first half when he fired just wide and shortly after the interval Semih Senturk wasted two more chances within a minute.
The striker had a close range effort blocked by Eric Addo after goalkeeper Gomes dropped the ball and seconds later was a whisker away from connecting with a fine cross by Ali Bilgin, who had replaced injured playmaker Alex after 34 minutes.
PSV's best opportunity to snatch all three points came 13 minutes from time when substitute Danny Koevermans headed a Jan Kromkamp cross just wide.
"It is obvious we are not in control (of the group) and the return (on Nov. 7) will be crucial," added Koeman.
We now have to try to turn that result to our advantage."
Referees: Howard Webb, Philip Sharp, Darren Cann (England)
PSV Eindhoven: Gomes, Kromkamp, Addo (Zonneveld), Marcellis, Salcido, Perez, Simons, Mendez (Koevermans), Bakkal (Aissati) , Farfan, Lazovic
Fenerbahce: Volkan Demirel, Gokhan, Lugano, Edu, Roberto Carlos, Deivid, Deniz, Aurelio, Vederson, Alex (Ali), Semih (Kazim)
Yellow Cards: Marcellis, Lazovic, Farfan (PSV Eindhoven), Aurelio, Deniz, Lugano (Fenerbahçe)
Red Card: Deivid (Fenerbahce)
Until the dismissal of Deivid, who was shown a straight red card in the 64th minute for kicking an opponent, Fenerbahce had dominated the match but could not fashion a goal.
The draw saw the Turkish side slip to second place in the group a point behind Inter Milan, who moved top on six points after a 2-1 win at CSKA Moscow in Tuesday's early match.
PSV stay in third place with four points from their three matches above the Russian side who have just a point.
"It was a fair result after an irritating match that never had any tempo because there were too many freekicks," PSV coach Ronald Koeman told reporters.
"We played well for spells but were also very sloppy in our build up. Our final pass and cross were not good enough."
ZICO SATISFIED
PSV also looked shaky in defence but Fenerbahce nevertheless found it hard to translate pressure into clear chances although their manager Zico was happy with a share of the spoils.
"I'm satisfied with a point today," said the Brazilian. "We played well and eliminated their dangerous players. We defended well and also created chances but to win you have to score.
"Our chances in this group are good. We still have two home matches to play and have to make sure we stay in control."
Deivid came closest to scoring for the visitors in the first half when he fired just wide and shortly after the interval Semih Senturk wasted two more chances within a minute.
The striker had a close range effort blocked by Eric Addo after goalkeeper Gomes dropped the ball and seconds later was a whisker away from connecting with a fine cross by Ali Bilgin, who had replaced injured playmaker Alex after 34 minutes.
PSV's best opportunity to snatch all three points came 13 minutes from time when substitute Danny Koevermans headed a Jan Kromkamp cross just wide.
"It is obvious we are not in control (of the group) and the return (on Nov. 7) will be crucial," added Koeman.
We now have to try to turn that result to our advantage."
Referees: Howard Webb, Philip Sharp, Darren Cann (England)
PSV Eindhoven: Gomes, Kromkamp, Addo (Zonneveld), Marcellis, Salcido, Perez, Simons, Mendez (Koevermans), Bakkal (Aissati) , Farfan, Lazovic
Fenerbahce: Volkan Demirel, Gokhan, Lugano, Edu, Roberto Carlos, Deivid, Deniz, Aurelio, Vederson, Alex (Ali), Semih (Kazim)
Yellow Cards: Marcellis, Lazovic, Farfan (PSV Eindhoven), Aurelio, Deniz, Lugano (Fenerbahçe)
Red Card: Deivid (Fenerbahce)
MUST-WIN MATCH FOR LIVERPOOL AND BESIKTAS
COULD BESIKTAS STOP LIVERPOOL?
Liverpool returns to the city where it won the 2005 Champions League title on Wednesday needing a victory in Istanbul to avoid an early exit from this season's competition.
The five-time European champions, who have just one point from their opening two matches, could be in danger of failing to reach the group stage if they falter against Besiktas.
"We need to go there and try to win because we need three points," Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez said Tuesday.
Liverpool's chances won't be helped by the absence of star striker Fernando Torres, who hasn't recovered from a thigh injury.
After losing in last May's final to AC Milan, the team it beat for the title in 2005, Liverpool is off to a woeful start to this season's campaign and is third in Group A.
A 1-1 draw at FC Porto in September was followed earlier this month by a dire 1-0 defeat to Marseille at Anfield.
"It is difficult," Benitez said. "We will see what happens in the other game (between Porto and Marseille), just wait and keep working, thinking about winning every game."
Besiktas, though, has lost both its matches and is winless in the Champions League in almost four years.
Besiktas coach Ertugrul Saglam will watch from the stands as he serves a one-match ban. Saglam was punished by UEFA for being sent from the dugout in Besiktas' 1-0 loss to FC Porto.
Benitez said the hostile atmosphere which usually greets visiting English teams in Istanbul can't be used as an excuse.
"We have enough experience in Europe," the Spaniard said before Liverpool flew to Turkey. "I don't think it will be a big problem."
With four matches remaining, the Reds need to start drawing inspiration from their unbeaten start in the domestic league, capped by Saturday's 2-1 victory at crosstown rival Everton.
Liverpool is fourth in the Premier League, six points adrift of leader Arsenal, and eager to end its 18-year wait for the English title.
Midfielder Javier Mascherano doesn't believe that domestic priorities are holding Liverpool back in European competition.
"I want to win both," Mascherano said. "We've got a big enough squad. We have pretty much two players battling for every position, so we're able to battle on all fronts."
The weekend derby victory was clouded by Steven Gerrard's anger at being substituted in the 70th minute - before Dirk Kuyt's winner.
"I was hurt and disappointed at being taken off because," the captain said. "I'm a local lad and the derby means everything to me."
Benitez insists there is no lingering rift.
"As a manager you need to make decisions in a moment," Benitez said. "You can understand the reaction because it is a derby and special. But for me, Steve is our key player so I think everything will be the same in terms of if I need to use him."
And Benitez won't be afraid to drag the England midfielder off the pitch again.
"After talking with him, he knows my idea," Benitez said. "If I need to replace him he knows that I am thinking about what is best for the team."
Midfielder Xabi Alonso is in contention for Wednesday's match after recovering from a foot injury.
Besiktas goalkeeper Hakan Arikan hasn't recovered in time from a recent injury and will be replaced by 34-year-old Turkey international Rustu Recber.
Besiktas came from 2-0 down to beat Trabonzor 3-2 on Saturday.
"God willing, we are going to repeat the same playing mentality against Liverpool," Saglam said.
With Saglam suspended for Wednesday's match, assistants Mutlu Topcu and Sinan Engin will be in charge.
Liverpool is winless in three away games against Turkish clubs in European competitions, while Besiktas has never beaten an English team in Europe at home.
Liverpool returns to the city where it won the 2005 Champions League title on Wednesday needing a victory in Istanbul to avoid an early exit from this season's competition.
The five-time European champions, who have just one point from their opening two matches, could be in danger of failing to reach the group stage if they falter against Besiktas.
"We need to go there and try to win because we need three points," Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez said Tuesday.
Liverpool's chances won't be helped by the absence of star striker Fernando Torres, who hasn't recovered from a thigh injury.
After losing in last May's final to AC Milan, the team it beat for the title in 2005, Liverpool is off to a woeful start to this season's campaign and is third in Group A.
A 1-1 draw at FC Porto in September was followed earlier this month by a dire 1-0 defeat to Marseille at Anfield.
"It is difficult," Benitez said. "We will see what happens in the other game (between Porto and Marseille), just wait and keep working, thinking about winning every game."
Besiktas, though, has lost both its matches and is winless in the Champions League in almost four years.
Besiktas coach Ertugrul Saglam will watch from the stands as he serves a one-match ban. Saglam was punished by UEFA for being sent from the dugout in Besiktas' 1-0 loss to FC Porto.
Benitez said the hostile atmosphere which usually greets visiting English teams in Istanbul can't be used as an excuse.
"We have enough experience in Europe," the Spaniard said before Liverpool flew to Turkey. "I don't think it will be a big problem."
With four matches remaining, the Reds need to start drawing inspiration from their unbeaten start in the domestic league, capped by Saturday's 2-1 victory at crosstown rival Everton.
Liverpool is fourth in the Premier League, six points adrift of leader Arsenal, and eager to end its 18-year wait for the English title.
Midfielder Javier Mascherano doesn't believe that domestic priorities are holding Liverpool back in European competition.
"I want to win both," Mascherano said. "We've got a big enough squad. We have pretty much two players battling for every position, so we're able to battle on all fronts."
The weekend derby victory was clouded by Steven Gerrard's anger at being substituted in the 70th minute - before Dirk Kuyt's winner.
"I was hurt and disappointed at being taken off because," the captain said. "I'm a local lad and the derby means everything to me."
Benitez insists there is no lingering rift.
"As a manager you need to make decisions in a moment," Benitez said. "You can understand the reaction because it is a derby and special. But for me, Steve is our key player so I think everything will be the same in terms of if I need to use him."
And Benitez won't be afraid to drag the England midfielder off the pitch again.
"After talking with him, he knows my idea," Benitez said. "If I need to replace him he knows that I am thinking about what is best for the team."
Midfielder Xabi Alonso is in contention for Wednesday's match after recovering from a foot injury.
Besiktas goalkeeper Hakan Arikan hasn't recovered in time from a recent injury and will be replaced by 34-year-old Turkey international Rustu Recber.
Besiktas came from 2-0 down to beat Trabonzor 3-2 on Saturday.
"God willing, we are going to repeat the same playing mentality against Liverpool," Saglam said.
With Saglam suspended for Wednesday's match, assistants Mutlu Topcu and Sinan Engin will be in charge.
Liverpool is winless in three away games against Turkish clubs in European competitions, while Besiktas has never beaten an English team in Europe at home.
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