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BY ANTHONY ZILIS BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. - After a scoreless regulation as great as overtime in a third turn of a U.S. Open Cup, a Chicago Fire were degraded 3-0 in chastisement kicks by Charleston in front of 2,526 Toyota Park fans. "It feels good," pronounced Charleston midfielder Ian Fuller, who scored a clinching penalty. "Obviously you were under a gun a lot in a second half as great as especially in overtime. We defended scrupulously as great as thats what you get. Charleston put a MLS club upon a defensive for a opening minutes of a game, determining fool around as former MLS blue-collar worker Stephen Armstrong strike a post upon a shot from about 30 yards in a 5th minute. The Fire, that proposed usually three of a same players it proposed in Sunday's diversion against New England, looked dull early on. Armstong's possibility ended up being a best of a half by either team, as Charleston outshot a Fire, 5 to four, in a opening period. "We came out very gr...

BY ADAM SERRANO It took longer than expected, though peculiarity shined through as a Los Angeles Galaxy defeated AC St.Louis 2-0 upon Tuesday night in U.S. Open Cup play. St. Louis arrived during a Home Depot Center with dreams of an dissapoint by staying organized defensively as well as by launching speculative shots from distance. The strategy worked for 45 minutes, though it wasn't sufficient to better MLS' tip side as goals by Chris Klein as well as Juninho made a difference. St. Louis were a most active side in a initial half as well as although they didn't put many chances upon a Galaxy's net, though by putting vigour upon Los Angeles' midfield. However, as a game wore on, a Division Two side wore down as well as began surrender a number of chances late in a second half. The Galaxy eventually pennyless through in a 69th minute when Chris Klein, a local of St. Louis delivereda pleasing shot in to a tip left corner of a net from twenty yards out. It was Klein...

He may not be a fan of soccer though Kimmel is spot upon with his comments about a bore-fest played out in between Paraguay as well as Japan. His Play of a Day was fitting for this turgid encounter. The American stand up comic has additionally chipped in upon Frank Lampards goal opposite Germany. English & European Football Clubs & Leagues News | Video | Commentary

Weve highlighted a little writer gaffes during this World Cup though notwithstanding this entrance quite a couple of days after a event, this could good be a most appropriate of a lot. David Pleats criticism after Slovakias third goal on Radio 5Live is absolutely priceless. Football Betting Tips, Odds, Asian Handicap, Oicks, Preview & Prediction

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Comment & research round-up Quote of a day : Im saying Capello is a right man for a job. He has usually lost a single game. That is my opinion. you dont know that theres a decision to be made, is there? Hes got a stipulate as good as thats it. Its my perspective he should carry on. Yes, you get upon unequivocally good with Dave Richards though Im not vocalization upon anyone elses behalf. Personally, you dont think his destiny is up in a air. Im in South Africa as good as Daves behind in England. you dont know a outcome. - Phil Gartside, FA Board part of as good as crony of Dave Richards, as good as Bolton chairman. Runner-up : We know you have been personification good as good as right away you wish to emanate a bit of history. It is unequivocally difficult to concentration upon Ronaldo as good as try to neutralise his diversion since you all know he can switch from left to right as good as additionally go in a middle. We all know his ability. But every time he came in to an aggr...

Highlights - Paraguay beat Japan on penalties Paraguay coach Gerardo Martino said on balance his team deserved to beat Japan and reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. Oscar Cardozo converted the decisive spot-kick as Paraguay won 5-3 on penalties after extra time in a scoreless stalemate in Pretoria. Martino said: "It's never nice for a match to be decided in this way but I think we sought the win a little more. "I think we were lucky in the penalty shoot-out. That made the difference." In a tight encounter chances were few and far between but Martino was just happy to have made the last eight in South Africa. "Perhaps it wasn't the match people wanted to see but I don't think either team has anything to reproach themselves for," he added. "When you look at how the players played, the solidarity th...

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by Ron Furlong Doug Pensinger/Getty Images In a match-up that would be worthy of a World Cup title game, Brazil and The Netherlands hook up in a much anticipated quarterfinal match on Friday. The Dutch come in fresh off a comfortable win over Slovakia in the round of 16. The final was 2-1, but it never felt that close. Slovakia scored on a PK at the very end of injury time to break the clean sheet. Brazil also rolled through their round of 16 game, beating Chile 3-0. The South American club is oozing with confidence. "Some people doubted that we would perform," said Brazil coach Dunga. "But as we go along, that confidence is growing and growing and we hope to make it to the final." Brazil has few concerns entering the match, other than the yellow card Kaka picked up versus Chile. Kaka had returned to the Chile game from suspension and immediately got booked again. "It is a problem, I don't w...

JOHANNESBURG -- Upon further review, soccer's governing body now agrees that something must be done about the blatant missed calls that have infuriated fans and players alike at the World Cup. Just what that something is, though, won't even be addressed until after the tournament in South Africa is over. Damage Control A pair of high-profile blown calls has FIFA in damage control mode, writes Paul Grant. Blog • Bennett: Controversial Moments A high-tech solution is possible, but it probably would address only that most egregious of refereeing mistakes: whether or not the ball crosses the goal line. Even putting the idea on the table, however, is a concession for an organization that has long insisted that errors by officials are simply part of the game. FIFA president Sepp Blatter said Tuesday that changes will be considered, and that he has apologized to the English and Mexican teams, both of which were victims of bad calls Sunday. Several other teams were incorrectly den...

Brazil came to South Africa as joint favorites to win the World Cup. Though Dunga’s side has not yet hit its peak, Brazil still looks like one of strongest teams in the tournament. However, a tough test lies ahead for the Selecao, as Brazil faces one of the best European sides, the Netherlands, in the quarterfinals. Ahead of this crucial clash at the Port Elizabeth Stadium, we bring you 10 Things to Know About Brazil. No. 10: World Cup Kings Brazil is the undisputed king of the World Cup, having won the competition a record five times. The legendary striker Pelé was part of the teams that won the title in 1958, 1962 and 1970. As the latter triumph completed a hat-trick of world championships, Brazil was allowed to permanently retain the Jules Rimet Trophy. Brazil didn...

Germany or West Germany have met Argentina five times in the World Cup finals. The first was in 1958 in the group stage--West Germany won 3-1. They met again in the Group stages in 1966 playing, to a goalless draw. 1986 was their next meeting in the final when Diego Maradona led Argentina to a 3-2 victory. Four years later they met again in the dullest, most cynical final of all with Germany winning 1-0 with an 85th minute penalty. They dueled once more in the 2006 quarter final, winning on penalties in a much more entertaining game. The meet again on Saturday in the quarter finals in what could be a classic. German Defense Lahm, Mertesacker, Friedrich, Boateng, - that's as solid a defense as you will find at the World Cup. Philipp Lahm is the complete footballe...