Archive for February, 2010

Benfica, Sporting Braga make no mistakes

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Benfica remain on top of the Portuguese league following a convincing 0-4 win at Leixoes, while second-placed Sporting Braga beat Olhanense 3-1.

AZ, Heracles win in Eredivisie

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

AZ Alkmaar earned a convincing 0-3 win at Vitesse in Saturday’s Eredivisie action, while Heracles returned to winning ways with a 1-2 result at Heerenveen.

Lazio and Fiorentina frustrated by draw

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Lazio and Forentina drew 1-1 in the capital´s Stadio Olimpico on Saturday in a result that helped neither team in their respective Serie A battles.

Shawcross handed bitter-sweet England call-up

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Fabio Capello handed a surprise call-up to Ryan Shawcross for England´s friendly against Egypt just hours after the Stoke defender was sent off in tears during his club´s defeat against Arsenal.

Lyon, Montpellier close on blown away Bordeaux

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Montpellier drew level on points with French league leaders Bordeaux after beating Rennes 3-1 on Saturday night, while Lyon moved to within two points of the summit by defeating Nice.

Arsenal late show marred by horrific Ramsey injury

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Arsenal´s title ambitions remain alive after a 3-1 win at Stoke on Saturday in a match which was overshadowed by a horrific injury to Gunners´ midfielder Aaron Ramsey.