Saturday, October 31, 2009

Leeds United defeat Yeovil Town

Leeds United continued its march towards promotion with a 4-0 devastation of Yeovil Town at Elland Road. With the victory the Whites open up a hearty seven point lead over Charlton Athletic.

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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Rubin Kazan face Barcelona in Champions League

In the midst of a top class fight to maintain their lead in domestic play, Rubin Kazan travel to Barcelona on Tuesday in search of their first win in Group F Champions League action.

Rubin Kazan eased out of their recent slump, that started with loss to Dynamo Kyev in their opening Champions League match, with a modest 2-1 victory over relegation doomed Khimki in domestic play this Saturday.

For full report please visit preeminent Russian daily sports newspaper Sports-Express (Спорт-Экспресс)

Interview regarding Russia v Slovenia World Cup playoff

John Davies, Sport Express correspondent: "Despite being ranked the lowest in the pot, Slovenia is a highly capable side that, after a slow start to qualifying, went on a rampage combining attacking vision and letter perfect defeat in route to defeating Poland and group winners, Slovakia."

For full report please visit preeminent Russian daily sports newspaper Sports-Express (Спорт-Экспресс)

Monday, October 19, 2009

Jermaine Beckford gives Leeds a last gasp victory

Leeds returned to play with a fortunate 2-1 victory over Norwich City in front of the faithful at Elland Road. With the victory the Whites maintain their undefeated start to the League One campaign and climb to the top of the League One table, two points clear of Charlton Athletic, with an extra match to play.

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Summary of week 25 of the Rosgosstrakh Championship of Russia

Returning from the international break, week twenty-five of the Rosgosstrakh Championship of Russia separated the wheat from the chaff as the race for the crown is a test of whether defending champion Rubin Kazan can hold off Spartak Moskva and a surging Zenit Saint Petersburg.

For full report please visit preeminent Russian daily sports newspaper Sports-Express (Спорт-Экспресс)

Sunday, October 18, 2009

CSKA lose Mark Gonzalez

The Army men midfielder Mark Gonzalez will have to stay out of football till the end of the season.
Earlier report's that suggested Mark Gonzalez would be only out for three weeks have proven to be false as it was revealed prior to CSKA's draw to Spartak Nalchik on Saturday that the Army-Men will be without the services of their key winger for the balance of the campaign.

For full report please visit preeminent Russian daily sports newspaper Sports-Express (Спорт-Экспресс)

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Preview of week 25 of the Rosgosstrakh Championship of Russia

Returning from the international break, the Rosgosstrakh Championship of Russia heads to the final six weeks with the once seemingly insurmountable Rubin Kazan lead suddenly reduced to a single point over Spartak Moskva.

For full report please visit preeminent Russian daily sports newspaper Sports-Express (Спорт-Экспресс)

Marseille triumphant past Nancy

Olympique de Marseille returned from the international break with a flourish, downing Nancy 3-0 at Stade Marcel Picot. The victory propels l’OM to within three points of first place Lyonnais, who fell to Sochaux.

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Thursday, October 15, 2009

Russia flounders against Azeri's

Russia's final match in Group 4 play was supposed to be a pride-filled performance before heading into the playoff round but instead turned into a disappointing 1-1 draw in Baku.

For full report please visit preeminent Russian daily sports newspaper Sports-Express (Спорт-Экспресс)

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Russia faces Azeri's

With the 1-0 loss to Germany, Russia's World Cup qualifying hopes rest on two-legged playoff round on Saturday, 14 November and Wednesday, 18 November 2009.

For full report please visit preeminent Russian daily sports newspaper Sports-Express (Спорт-Экспресс)

Monday, October 5, 2009

preview week 24 Rosgosstrakh Championship of Russia

Leading into week twenty-four of the Rosgosstrakh Championship of Russia campaign, the unexpected has occurred as Rubin Kazan’s seemingly insurmountable lead has vanished. For full report please visit preeminent Russian daily sports newspaper Sports-Express (Спорт-Экспресс)

Zenit Saint Petersburg's choice must be Anatoliy Davydov.

Sport Express correspondent John Davies shares his opinion on the coaching role of Zenit caretaker Anatoliy Davydov.

Since assuming the mantle of responsibility at Zenit Saint Petersburg on 10 August, Anatoliy Davydov has led his side through six matches with only two dropped points. For full report please visit preeminent Russian daily sports newspaper Sports-Express (Спорт-Экспресс)

Thursday, October 1, 2009

CSKA wins in Champions League play

One of the hallmarks of a champion is the ability to respond under pressure and navigate the difficult road of adversity. Through each season the fortunes of clubs will rise and fall in varying degrees but it how they respond to challenge will establish the mettle of what they are made-of and whether they are worthy of standing on the victors podium. For full report please visit preeminent Russian daily sports newspaper Sports-Express (Спорт-Экспресс)