Nehru Cup: Maldives beat Syria in dramatic fashion
August 28th, 2012 - 12:26 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Amid treacherous underfoot conditions, Maldives grabbed a dramatic 2-1 win over Syria, knocking them out of the Nehru Cup football tournament here Monday.Syria's bad luck ... Read more...
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Fellaini goal stuns Manchester United
August 21st, 2012 - 3:24 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 21 (IANS) Marouane Fellaini towered over Michael Carrick to nod home a corner kick to stun Manchester United and steer Everton to a 1-0 victory in their ... Read more...
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Chelsea win Champions League for the first time
May 20th, 2012 - 2:44 pm ICT by IANS
Munich, May 20 (IANS) Chelsea have for the first time won the Champions League, European soccer's premier club competition, managing to pip Bayern Munich in the penalty shootout 4-3 ... Read more...
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Neymar vows to avenge Santos’ shock defeat
April 27th, 2012 - 4:51 pm ICT by IANS
Rio De Janeiro, April 27 (IANS) Santos striker Neymar has vowed to seek revenge after Bolivar's shock 2-1 victory over the defending Copa Libertadores champions in La Paz.Neymar was subjected ... Read more...
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I-League: Prayag United held goalless by Air India
April 11th, 2012 - 10:14 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, April 11 (IANS) Air India played second fiddle to Prayag United SC but the resolute team spoiled the Kolkata outfit's party after a goalless draw in the football I-League ... Read more...
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We’re worthy winners, says Guardiola
April 4th, 2012 - 7:16 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, April 4 (IANS) FC Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola believes his side were worthy winners of the Champions League quarterfinal tie against AC Milan.Two Lionel Messi penalties put Barca ... Read more...
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Santos take lead in Group A of Libertadores Cup
March 23rd, 2012 - 6:42 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, March 23 (IANS) Santos took the lead in Group A with a 2-0 victory over Peru's Juan Aurich in the fourth round of the group phase in ... Read more...
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Sao Paulo win thriller against Santos
March 19th, 2012 - 6:55 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, March 19 (IANS) Sao Paulo playing host to rivals Santos fought hard to win 3-2 in the 14th round of the Sao Paulo state championship here.Sao Paulo ... Read more...
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Palmeiras lead Sao Paulo state championship
March 18th, 2012 - 5:25 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, March 18 (IANS) Playing at home, Palmerias took a provisional lead in the Sao Paulo State Championship as they beat Ponte Preta 2-1 in the 14th round ... Read more...
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Air India hold Pune in I-League
January 22nd, 2012 - 10:04 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Jan 22 (IANS) Pune FC Sunday afternoon allowed Air India to dictate terms as they were held to a 2-2 draw in the 16th round of I-League football.Air India ... Read more...
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Sporting Clube stun Mohun Bagan in I-League
January 19th, 2012 - 9:44 pm ICT by IANS
Margao, Jan 19 (IANS) Sporting Clube de Goa took the wind out of Mohun Bagan with a fascile 2-1 win in a 15th round I-League football encounter at the Nehru ... Read more...
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SAFF Cup: Maldives, Nepal move into semi-final
December 6th, 2011 - 11:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) The Maldives and Nepal qualified for the semi-finals of the SAFF Cup football tournament from Group B at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here Tuesday.
The ... Read more...
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SAFF Cup football: India slam five against hapless Bhutan
December 5th, 2011 - 10:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Defending champions India toyed with Bhutan, beating them 5-0 with a brace each from striker Sunil Chettri and midfielder Clifford Miranda in their second Group ... Read more...
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SAFF Cup: Impressive Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka 3-1
December 5th, 2011 - 8:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Afghanistan look good to make the semifinals after rallying to beat Sri Lanka 3-1 in the SAFF Cup football tournament at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium ... Read more...
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SAFF Cup: Thapa’s late strike sees Nepal beat Bangladesh
December 4th, 2011 - 10:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) A last minute strike by Sagar Thapa gave Nepal a 1-0 win over Bangladesh while Pakistan and the Maldives played out a goalless draw in ... Read more...
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SAFF Cup: Spirited Nepal held 1-1 by Maldives
December 2nd, 2011 - 10:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) A spirited Nepal were unfortunate to be held 1-1 by the Maldives while traditional rivals Pakistan and Bangladesh played out a goalless draw on the ... Read more...
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Hapless India go down 0-5 to Zambia
November 29th, 2011 - 10:01 pm ICT by IANS
Margao, Nov 29 (IANS) India were thrashed 5-0 by a higher ranked Zambia in an international football friendly at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda here Tuesday.Musaknya Bruce Bwalya struck ... Read more...
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United Sikkim taste first win in second division I-League
May 4th, 2011 - 6:57 pm ICT by IANS
Shillong, May 4 (IANS) United Sikkim notched up their first win in the second division I-League football's final round when they defeated Kolkata's Mohammedan Sporting 1-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru ... Read more...
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AIFF XI beat HAL 2-1 to end year on happy note
December 30th, 2010 - 7:52 pm ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, Dec 30 (IANS) The youngsters of AIFF XI ended the year on a happy note with a 2-1 win over Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in the sixth round of the I-league ... Read more...
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Paraguay beat Japan, reach quarters for first time (Lead)
June 30th, 2010 - 12:10 am ICT by IANS
Pretoria, June 29 (DPA) Paraguay advanced to the quarter-finals of the World Cup football for the first time with a 5-3 penalty shootout victory over Japan after both teams failed to score ... Read more...
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South Africa salvage pride with 2-1 over France; both exit (Lead)
June 22nd, 2010 - 11:27 pm ICT by IANS
Bloemfontein, June 22 (DPA) South Africa defeated 10-man France 2-1 Tuesday but that still made them the first World Cup football hosts to go out in the group stage and also ... Read more...
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South Africa salvage pride with 2-1 over France as both exit
June 22nd, 2010 - 11:07 pm ICT by IANS
Bloemfontein, June 22 (DPA) South Africa defeated 10-man France 2-1 Tuesday but that still made them the first World Cup hosts to go out in the group stage and also sent home ... Read more...
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Germany masterful in 4-0 drubbing of Australia (Lead)
June 14th, 2010 - 6:15 am ICT by IANS
Durban, June 14 (DPA) Three-time world champions Germany warned doubters they are real title contenders Sunday with a 4-0 victory over 10-man Australia for the perfect start to their 2010 World ... Read more...
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Only a draw for Inter Milan against Parma
February 11th, 2010 - 2:26 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, Feb 11 (DPA) Serie A leaders Inter Milan slowed their pace Wednesday in a 1-1 draw at 10-man newcomers Parma, managing to level an opener from Valeri Bojinov with a ... Read more...
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Inter Milan widen lead through win over Cagliari
February 8th, 2010 - 5:49 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, Feb 8 (DPA) Serie A football champions Inter Milan beat visiting Cagliari 3-0 Sunday and stretched their lead to 10 points on city rivals AC Milan.
The Devils, who like Inter ... Read more...
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Inter Milan rally against Juventus to clinch Italian Cup semi
January 29th, 2010 - 5:23 am ICT by IANS
Rome, Jan 29 (DPA) Mario Balotelli sealed Inter Milan's 2-1 rally over Juventus to give the Serie A leaders a spot in the Italian Cup semi-finals.
The usual, frustrating amount of imprecise ... Read more...
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AC Milan only chasers of Inter Milan after win at Juventus
January 11th, 2010 - 5:24 am ICT by IANS
Rome, Jan 11 (DPA) AC Milan remained the only plausible chasers of runaway Serie A leaders Inter Milan after a 3-0 win secured late Sunday at Juventus through an opener from ... Read more...
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Roma struggle to keep narrow lead despite dismissal
January 10th, 2010 - 2:22 am ICT by IANS
Rome, Jan 10 (DPA) Roma overcame an early red card and retained a 1-0 lead over visiting Chievo to move to fourth place in the Italian Serie A Saturday.
The Rome side ... Read more...
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Juventus hammer Sampdoria, move into second place in Serie A
October 29th, 2009 - 3:01 pm ICT by IANS
By Alberto Cagliano
Rome, Oct 29 (DPA) Giants Juventus came out of a dull period in the Serie A as they beat visiting Sampdoria 5-1 with a brace from Brazilian Amauri and ... Read more...
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Inter Milan go top through drubbing of Napoli
September 24th, 2009 - 3:02 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, Sep 24 (DPA) Champions Inter Milan drubbed Napoli 3-1 to go top in the Italian Serie A football, one point clear of Juventus, who could leapfrog them when they visit ... Read more...
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LA Galaxy-AC Milan Friendly Tie Ends In A Draw
July 20th, 2009 - 6:44 pm ICT by GD
The Los Angeles Galaxy gave the seven time Seria A champion, AC Milan, a run for their money as they forced the giants of Italian foot ball to end up in a ... Read more...
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Santosh Trophy: Mascarenhas hat-trick takes Goa to semis
June 7th, 2009 - 8:03 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, June 7 (IANS) Goa romped into the semi-finals of the 63rd National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy with a commanding 5-0 win against Maharashtra with Marcus Mascarenhas scoring a hat-trick ... Read more...
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Libertadores Cup: Cruzeiro win first leg against Sao Paulo
May 29th, 2009 - 2:01 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, May 29 (Xinhua) Playing in front of their home crowd Cruzeiro scored a 2-1 win over Sao Paulo in their first leg of the quarter-finals in this year's Libertadores ... Read more...
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Inzaghi sinks minnows Torino in Serie A
April 20th, 2009 - 4:12 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, April 20 (DPA) Veteran striker Filippo Inzaghi's hat-trick helped AC Milan breeze to a 5-1 win over guests Torino, to tie on points with second-placed Juventus in football's Serie A.
The ... Read more...
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Ranty, Ogba fall unconscious after head-on collision
December 19th, 2008 - 12:44 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Dec 18 (IANS) Four years after Brazilian Cristiano Junior's on-field death sent shockwaves across the soccer world, there were anxious moments during the Federation Cup semi final here Thursday as two ... Read more...
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