Champions League Round Up - 23 February 2006
... own ground.
Liverpool may have seen Benfica as a favourable draw but it was the Portuguese side who took the initiative. Both sides struggled to create chances and a draw at 21/10 looked likely. But defender Luisao headed in for Benfica to give the home side a slender 9/5 win.
Rangers came from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw against Villarreal. Juan Roman Riquelme gave the 13/8 Spaniards the lead with a penalty after eight minutes but Rangers hit back through Peter Lovenkrands. Diego Forland gave the visitors the lead again 10 minutes before the break but an own goal from Pena eight minutes from time handed the Gers a lifeline.
rank outsiders Werder Bremen caused an 11/5 shock against italian giants Juventus. Christian Schulz bundled in for the home side six minutes before half time but...more
Warm-up for Soccer Training and Games
...ssue extensibility muscles, tendons, ligaments
To enhance the functioning of the neuromuscular system To prepare the cardiovascular and respiratory systems To prepare the player psychologically for the coming activity To familiarize themselves with the environmental conditions Warm-ups should be intense enough to increase the body temperature, the effects of which will ultimately wear off depending upon its intensity and specificity. The procedure should begin with movements of the large muscle groups, as these are the main areas to which blood is redistributed. These include the following areas:Back lower leg: gastrocnemius and soleus Front lower leg: peroneals (shin) Front thigh: quadriceps Back thigh: hamstrings Inner thigh...moreSoccer Cleats guide - General Tips on Soccer Cleats
...Soccer cleats are athletic shoes that are specially designed for soccer players. Soccer shoes have large studs or cleats on the bottom that assist players in gripping the surface. These studs help players to be easily moved in the desired position.
Generally the cleats are made up of molded plastic because metal cleats are illegal as they cause danger to other players. plastic studs are round in shape that offers excellent grip on the hard mud of ...more
League One Betting Review - 13 February 2006
...Southend United replaced Colchester at the top of League One with a routine win over struggling Rotherham United on Friday night. big hitters will have relished the 1/2 on offer for the Shrimpers and they didnt disappoint with goals from Shaun Goater and Fredy Eastwood.
Former leaders Colchester United lost ground and saw their club record run of 10 successive victories end as they were beaten at Huddersfield Town. A deflected shot from Jon Worthington after 14 minutes and a 68 minute goal for David Gr...more