PCB to Name Squad for NZ ODI Series Today
Lahore, Pakistan: PCB to Name Squad for NZ ODI Series Today, The selection committee of Pakistan Cricket Board will announce 15-member list of probable players for the ODI series cricket team against New Zealand today, while Dubai and Abu Dhabi are jointly organizing the series .
According to sources, Misbah-ul-Haq and Muhammad Asif likely to be dropped from the squad, while Salman Butt will make a return.
PCB to Name Squad for NZ ODI Series Today was first posted on October 22, 2009 at 12:51 pm.
Manchester United beat to CSKA Moscow
MOSCOW : Latest updates that Manchester United put them on the brink of qualifying for the Champions League knockout phase with a win over CSKA Moscow at the Luzhniki Stadium.
Antonio Valencia earned the deserved victory late on when he angled in a strike at the far post after Dimitar Berbatov had flicked on a Nani cross.
Moments earlier, Valencia had smashed a shot against the crossbar.
The lively Nani had also gone close earlier on when his header was turned round the post by keeper Igor Akinfeev.
United were back at the scene of their 2008 Champions League final triumph over Chelsea when keeper Edwin van der Sar saved from Nicolas Anelka to secure a win on penalties.
That game had grass specially laid for it whereas the normal artificial surface was used on this occasion as a patient United notched their first win over a Russian side in Europe at the sixth attempt.
Despite CSKA being the more familiar with the so-called plastic pitch, United looked just as comfortable on the ball in what quickly developed into a cagey affair.
United were given a scare when centre-back Nemaja Vidic played his side into trouble and allowed Milos Krasic get in an 18-yard shot which he put over.
At the other end, Akinfeev was nearly caught out before managing to scramble a 30-yard Paul Scholes shot, which bounced in front of him, over his bar.
Gary Neville curled a left-foot shot narrowly high but, whether it was the pitch or defensive mindset of the teams, goalmouth chances were proving a rarity.
As much might have been expected considering, going into the tie, CSKA had won their last six matches at home in Europe while United were unbeaten in 13 away games in the Champions League.
Valencia made no mistake shortly afterwards when he scored the goal to reward a professional performance, leaving United commandingly top of Group B with three wins out of three.
Manchester United beat to CSKA Moscow was first posted on October 22, 2009 at 12:56 pm.
Fifa Open Maradona investigation
Fifa has opened an investigation into Argentina coach Diego Maradona’s profanity-filled tirade on live television following a World Cup qualifying win over Uruguay.
Fifa spokesman Nicolas Maingot said Wednesday: “The disciplinary case has been opened. We have no further details for the moment.”
After the win, which earned Argentina a spot at next year’s World Cup in South Africa, Maradona directed crude expletives at his media critics. Maradona called it an outburst and said he had nothing to apologize for.
Fifa Open Maradona investigation was first posted on October 22, 2009 at 1:05 pm.
Rooney misses Bolton match, Van der Sar back in starting XI
Wayne Rooney will miss Manchester United`s game against Bolton Wanderers due to a calf strain while Edwin van der Sar returns to the starting line up.
Man United boss Alex Ferguson confirmed on Friday that England striker Rooney will miss Saturday`s match against Bolton and admitted he also had doubts over his availability for the Reds’ Champions League fixture against CSKA Moscow, next Tuesday.
`Rooney’s out – that’s the one certainty,` Fergie said. `We’re doing our best to get him fit for Wednesday but I’ve got my doubts.
`Wayne has a calf injury and they can be troublesome. I certainly hope he’ll be fit for Liverpool (next Sunday). Because it’s a calf strain we know how difficult these things can be. We won’t be taking any chances in Moscow.`
Ferguson also received good news from his medical staff: Edwin van der Sar has recovered from his hand injury and is able to play against Bolton tomorrow. ( Live Scores Soccer )
The Dutch goalkeeper made his comeback on October 6th with the reserves in a match against Everton.
`Edwin’s fit and he plays tomorrow. He had a Reserves game about 10 days ago and came through that fine.
`He`s trained for quite a while now but because it was a hand injury, you don`t take any chances.`
The game he had in the Reserves was that confidence booster he needed. Now he’s fit, he’s fine and he’ll play against Bolton.`
Besides the absence of Rooney there may be two other players who`ll miss the North-West derby: Dimitar Berbatov is yet to return from Bulgaria, where his girlfriend gave birth this week while midfielder Darren Fletcher picked up an injury on international duty with Scotland. ( Live Scores Soccer )
`I think everyone else is okay,` Sir Alex said. `There are one or two bumps and bruises but nothing serious. And after the disappointment of Sunderland, this is an important game for us.` Source
Rooney misses Bolton match, Van der Sar back in starting XI was first posted on October 16, 2009 at 5:27 pm.
2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa
Latest news and views about 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, 19 October takes place at Home of FIFA in Zurich, with the spotlight focused on the eight European nations who have claimed places in the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa qualifying play-offs. The draw for the final eliminators, to be played on a home-and-away basis on 14 and 18 November, will be held at 14:00 local time, with France, Portugal, Russia and Greece entering it as the seeded teams.
France, runners-up at the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany, are determined to book their ticket to South Africa via the alternative route of the play-offs as they strive for a 13th appearance at the game’s showpiece event. The French were forced to settle for second place in European Group 7 behind a very impressive Serbia. UEFA EURO 2008 semi-finalists Russia are the second of the continent’s heavyweights going into the hat on Monday. The nine-time FIFA World Cup finals contenders, whose best placing was fourth at the 1966 tournament in England, missed out on top spot in Group 4 due to home and away defeats against eventual winners Germany. Live Scores Soccer Source FIFA
2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa was first posted on October 16, 2009 at 5:47 pm.
