Cooper lifts Red Bulls to 1-1 draw with Chivas USA
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) Kenny Cooper scored in the 56th minute to lift the New York Red Bulls to a 1-1 draw with Chivas USA on Wednesday night.
Gabriel scores to help Union tie FC Dallas 1-1
FRISCO, Texas (AP) Gabriel Gomez scored in the 56th minute to help the Philadelphia Union tie FC Dallas 1-1 on Saturday night.
Timbers, Crew play to scoreless draw
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Portland Timbers goalkeeper Troy Perkins knocked Josh William's header over the bar in the 66th minute to keep the Columbus Crew at bay in a scoreless draw Saturday night.
Spurs' push for Champs League hit by Norwich loss<<
Tottenham's push for Champions League qualification was set back on Monday by Norwich's 2-1 win in the Premier League. Elliott Bennett powered the ball into the far corner of Brad Friedel's net in the 66th minute from outside the penalty area for the winning goal. The strike calmed Norwich manager Paul Lambert, who had been furious that two potential penalties were not awarded.
Spurs' push for Champs League hit by Norwich loss
Tottenham's push for Champions League qualification was set back on Monday by Norwich's 2-1 win in the Premier League. Elliott Bennett powered the ball into the far corner of Brad Friedel's net in the 66th minute from outside the penalty area for the winning goal. The strike calmed Norwich manager Paul Lambert, who had been furious that two potential penalties were not awarded.
DTotD: Spartak Moscow keeper gets his face broken by opponent’s knee
Spartak Moscow goalkeeper Andrei Dykan suffered a concussion and fractures to his face and jaw during Saturday's match against Zenit St. Petersburg when Alexander Kerzhakov's knee caught him in the head. Dykan dove to save a shot from Kerzhakov, but the Zenit striker could stop before his knee connected with the keeper's face. Kerzhakov rushed to Dykan's aid, but the keeper had to exit the 2-1 win for Zenit in the 66th minute because of his injuries.
Unfortunately for Dykan, this will probably keep him from playing for host nation Ukraine in Euro 2012 this summer .
Anyway, Dykan's Spartak teammate probably felt pretty bad for making a meal out of that challenge from behind just before Dykan got his face bashed in.
But the victim of this match's worst facial assault? Zenit's mascot .
Genoa fires Marino as coach, reappoints Malesani
Genoa has fired Pasquale Marino and reappointed Alberto Malesani, marking the 17th coaching change in the 20-team Serie A since the preseason. Genoa announced the move on Monday with the team 16th in the standings after nine games without a win, culminating in the 5-4 loss to Inter Milan on Sunday. The run includes five losses and four draws.
Stade Rennes 1-1 Olympique Lyonnais: Lisandro claims point for visitors with late equaliser
Neither sides' European ambitions were boosted as Remi Garde's men came from behind to seal a point through Lisandro Lopez's 76th minute leveler.
Celtic beats St Johnstone 2-0, 1 point from title
Celtic is just one point away from clinching its first Scottish title since 2008 after beating St. Johnstone 2-0 in the Premier League on Sunday. Greece striker Georgios Samaras opened the scoring in the 66th minute before Chris Millar's own goal sealed victory at Celtic Park, leaving Neil Lennon's side 18 points clear of Glasgow rival Rangers.
Ronaldo leads Madrid rout, Messi guides Barcelona
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a pair after setting up Karim Benzema's spectacular opener as Real Madrid routed Osasuna 5-1 while Lionel Messi responded with his 56th goal to keep Barcelona within six points in the Spanish league on Saturday. Gonzalo Higuain also scored a brace as Madrid didn't fumble at Reyno de Navarra Stadium, where Barcelona lost 3-2 this season, and Madrid leader Ronaldo...
