SENOL GUNES'S TEAM BEAT BECKHAM'S TEAM

Former Turkish National team coach Senol Gunes' team FC Seoul beat Beckham's Galaxy team in a friendly match after a penalty shootout.

David Beckham was the only one of five Los Angeles Galaxy players to convert in a penalty shootout and the Major League Soccer team lost to South Korea's FC Seoul in an exhibition game Saturday.

After the match ended 1-1, Seoul won 2-1 in the shootout thanks to four saves by goalkeeper Kim Ho-jun.

"We were disappointed to lose on penalties but penalties are like that -- there has to be a winner and a loser," Beckham said. "The overall play of the team in the first 30 minutes was good, some of the best football I've played with the Galaxy."

Every Beckham touch was applauded by the crowd that filled just half of the 65,000-capacity Seoul World Cup Stadium.

"The fans were giving me thumbs-down before the penalty so when I scored, I gave them the thumbs-up," Beckham said. "It was all a bit of fun."

The Galaxy had the better of an energetic first half, but the game slowed considerably after the break.

After just six minutes, Beckham was brought down by Lee Chung-young and the former England captain exchanged words with the young Korean.

In the 20th minute, Beckham set up the opening goal, floating a freekick into the penalty area, where Alan Gordon slotted the ball past Kim from close range.

Seoul equalized 10 minutes later when Jung Jo-gook scored from the penalty spot.

Beckham was the first player up in the shootout and blasted his kick high into the net, but Kim wasn't beaten again.

It was the opening leg of the American team's preseason East Asian tour. The Galaxy will play against Shanghai-Hong Kong United in Shanghai on Wednesday and then travel to play Hong Kong Union on March 9.

Source: This blog editor and wires

TURKEY TURKCELL SUPER LEAGUE WEEK 24,RESULTS AND TABLE

Results of the Turkcell Super League soccer matches played between February 29nd and March 2nd.

RESULTS

Friday, 29 February 2008

Konyaspor 1-0 (HT 1-0)

Saturday, 01 March 2008

Ankaragucu 0-0 (HT 0-0) Fenerbahce

Kasimpasa 0-0 (HT 0-0) Genclerbirligi

Manisaspor 1-1 Istanbul Buyuksehir BSK

Sunday, 02 March 2008

Ankaraspor 1-1 Gaziantepspor

Besiktas 1-0 (HT 0-0) Galatasaray

Bursaspor 0-1 (HT 0-0) Sivasspor

Caykur Rizespor 0-0 Genclerbirligi OFTAS

Kayserispor 1-1 (HT 0-0) Denizlispor

TABLE
Team P PTS
1.BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş. 24 52
2.GALATASARAY A.Ş. 24 51
3.FENERBAHÇE 24 51
4.SİVASSPOR 24 51
5.KAYSERİSPOR 24 45
6.TRABZONSPOR A.Ş. 24 32
7.DENİZLİSPOR 24 30
8.GENÇLER. OFTAŞSPOR 24 29
9.MKE ANKARAGÜCÜ 24 29
10.GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ 24 28
11.KONYASPOR 24 28
12.BURSASPOR 24 27
13.GAZİANTEPSPOR 24 27
14.BÜYÜKŞEHİR BLD.SPOR 24 26
15.ANKARASPOR A.Ş. 24 24
16.ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR 24 23
17.VESTEL MANİSASPOR 24 22
18.KASIMPAŞA 24 16



FIXTURE

Friday, 07 March 2008

Genclerbirligi v Besiktas, 18:00

Saturday, 08 March 2008

Denizlispor v Ankaraspor, 11:30

Galatasaray v Kayserispor, 17:00

Istanbul Buyuksehir BSK v Konyaspor, 11:30

Sunday, 09 March 2008

Fenerbahce v Manisaspor, 17:00

Gaziantepspor v Caykur Rizespor, 11:30

Genclerbirligi OFTAS v Bursaspor, 11:30

Sivasspor v Ankaragucu, 11:30

Trabzonspor v Kasimpasa, 13:00

CNN.com:Fenerbahce determined to reach the top

ISTANBUL, Turkey -- Turks Fenerbahce hope to step up their claim to become a world force in football when they travel to Spain with a 3-2 lead for the second leg of their Champions League tie against Sevilla.


Brazilian coach Zico is convinced that Fenerbahce can become a great European club.

The 17-time Turkish champions have big ambitions.

"Our objective is to join the best clubs in the world - AC Milan, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United, Chelsea. It's not easy to get to that level but we have the ability," said team manager Volkan Balli.

Turkey has a modest record in European football, with Galatasaray's 1999-2000 UEFA Cup triumph a rare success..

Money is not a problem for Fenerbahce, who are financed by their president Aziz Yildirim, and they play at a 52,500-capacity ground on the Asian banks of the city - the Sukru Saracoglu stadium.

The club's organization and support is so widespread that it is nicknamed "Republic of Fenerbahce".

"Its true, the club is a republic. It's incredible. Everyone helps each other out. The fans love Fenerbahce, they buy Fenerbahce, they help the club." added Balli.

The club also supports basketball and volleyball teams who play at the highest international level.

The organization is also listed with a budget this season of around $200 million.

They have had no difficulty in attracting big name players like Argentine midfielder Ariel Ortega (2002-2003), Dutch striker Pierre van Hooijdonk (2003-2005) and French attacker Nicolas Anelka (2004-2006).

But their speciality is bringing Brazilians to the club.

World Cup winner Roberto Carlos, arrived in 2007 from Real Madrid, while they also have Ed Dracena in defense, Mehmet Aurelio, Alex de Souza and Gokcek Vederson in midfield and Deivid de Souza up front.

Their coach is Zico, a legendary Brazilian international,

"These players are here because they are good players and they are good players because they are Brazilian," said Zico.

"Fenerbahce are going to be a great European team because they have a dream.

"Look at the structures, they are amongst the best in Europe and all the signings have been made with the goal of becoming a great team."

http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/03/03/spain.sevilla/

BESIKTAS ON TOP OF THE TURKISH TURKCELL SUPER LEAGUE

Galatasaray's Servet Cetin (L) fights for the ball with Filip Holosko of Besiktas during their Turkish Super League derby soccer match at the Inonu Stadium in Istanbul March 2, 2008.
REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY)

Believe it or not!.......After Fenerbahce struggling thsi week and Galatasaray losing to Besiktas Today , Besiktas is the top team with 52 points
The Sevilla win at home cost big time, for Fenerbahce in the league and in the Fortis Cup..
At the ende of week 24, there is three team has 51 poinst....Galatasaray,Fenerbahce and Sivasspor...
So, the Turkcell Super League is heated from head to toe...last ten weeks will be though!..

VOLKAN - LINCOLN FIGHT IN FORTIS CUP MATCH

Photo:www.Ligtv.com.tr

Two biggest teams in Turkey..... Galatasaray and Fenerbahce..

They met again in the Fortis cup quarter final match.....


There were a lot of unnecessary cards were giving by Match referee Cuneyt Cakir...

Four red cards and 14 yellow cards....

Diego Lugano, Gokhan Gonul,Volkan Demirel from Fenerbahce and Cassio Lincoln of Galatasaray were all sent off.......

Fenerbahce was the better team on the pitch !.....

But, in the injury time, Galatasaray scored a last minute goal by Umit Karan..

After the goal.......,That's when ugly scene,Volkan- Lincoln fight started!....

It was ugly.... this is how started...

After the goal, Volkan picks the ball from inside the goal.... Lincoln, at the same time tells Volkan to give him the ball.....that is when the conversation starts between Volkan and Lincoln..... According to Volkan, Lincoln swears at Volkan...
"F... you mom, f... your wife " than Volkan runs after Lincoln and knees him around the crotch area......and Lincoln drops on the pitch..... than both of them got a red card for fighting.....
Watch the whole seen at the bottom link.......
http://www.ligtv.com.tr/Default.aspx?r=1&hid=34549

GALATASARAY ELIMINATES FENERBAHCE IN FORTIS CUP

Galatasaray beat Fenerbahce 2-1 in an Istanbul derby Wednesday night and eliminated its arch rival in the Turkish Federeation Cup.

The referee sent off three Fenerbahce players as the Istanbul team finished the game with only 8 players.

Galatasaray's winner came at injury time by Umit Karan.

The two teams had played to a goalless draw in the first leg game

FC Seoul Coach Senol Gunes ready for Beckham clash

FC Seoul's boss Senol Gunes is looking forward to finalizing pre-season preparations with a friendly against LA Galaxy and David Beckham this weekend.

The K-League team provide the first opposition for the MLS club on their East Asian tour.

"This is our last game before the season starts," Gunes told reporters. "We will do our very best."

Seoul kick-off their season on March 9 with a tough game at home to Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i.

"We have held pre-season training camps in Japan and Turkey," the former Turkish national team coach added.

"The 2008 season starts now. The players got a chance in 2007 to get some playing time under their belts."

Gunes took charge of the capital outfit in January 2007 and enjoyed a mixed season, taking Seoul into seventh.

He expects a higher placing this season.

"Our target is to win the league. The club has high expectations and it wont be easy but we are ready."